Over two dozen people gathered at Sheffield City Hall at the weekend to mark the 49th anniversary of the military coup in Chile that left many dead or disappeared and forced thousands to leave the country. The 1973 coup led by Augusto Pinochet ousted the popular unity government of President Salvador Allende and replaced it wth a military junta which ruled for 15 years. Baillor Jalloh spoke to Maria Vasqueres of Sheffield’s Chilean Solidarity Network.
Floral tributes have been laid at Sheffield’s Peace Gardens and a book of condolence opened in the city’s Town Hall for public tributes following the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield Sioned-Mair Richards said: “On behalf of the City Council and the people of Sheffield I want to express our great sadness at the news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth today. Our sincere condolences go to members of the Royal Family at this time of sadness and personal loss. Her reign will be acknowledged in history as one of the greatest of all monarchs and, through years of major challenges and difficulties for the country, she retained a true sense of dignity throughout.
“I recall the enthusiastic welcome given by the people of Sheffield when the late Queen visited the city in April 2015. It will be an event that many will remember for the rest of their lives and will always be a significant day in Sheffield’s history.
As a mark of respect, flags are to be flown at half-mast on civic buildings. Books of Condolence will also be opened in Sheffield and Stocksbridge Town Halls from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday until the day after the funeral. There will also be an eBook of Condolence on the City Council’s website and the Royal website at royal.gov.uk.
Floral tributes may be laid in a specially designated area of the Peace Gardens in the city centre.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch has died, aged 96.
Her eldest son, now King Charles III, said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family”.
A trial scheme to increase the amount of food waste recycled in Sheffield has started this week with over 8000 households taking part in the 12-week scheme. Sheffield Council say the aim is to reduce the amount of food waste ending up in black bins. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Joe Otten, chair of the Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee at Sheffield Council.
Sheffield pub owner, Jacqui Hanson, is among many calling on the government to do more to support pub businesses at risk of going out of business in the face of soaring energy prices. Hanson, owner, of the Rose House pub in Walkley, told Sheffield Live! that electricity bills have already risen sharply and she doubted the business can survive without government support. Baillor Jalloh reports.
Jake Rideout of Sheffield has won this years Peak District Highland Games after a fierce competition at the weekend event held in Matlock. The games featured seasoned competitors including two times previous Peak District Highland Games champion, Scott Mark Litchfield. Rideout went into the competition having previously won Yorkshire’s Strongest Man in 2021. Baillor Jalloh reports.
Sheffield Council has decided not to oppose the Grade II listing of the former John Lewis building at Barker’s Pool having previously written to government saying this would limit development. Councillor Shaffaq Mohammed, leader of Sheffield Liberal Democrats, told Sheffield Live! he remained opposed to the listing. Baillor Jalloh reports.
Sheffield’s Eurovision bid team are well prepared to show what the city can offer, following shortlisting to host the 2023 Eurovision song contest. The six other cities shortlisted to host the event in May next year are Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. Twenty cities expressed an interest but only seven were shortlisted. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to councillor Martin Smith, chair of Sheffield Council’s Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee.
Sheffield Mind has joined over 70 charities calling on the government to do more to support struggling families in the face of the cost of living crisis. Rising food prices have pushed UK inflation to over 10% for the first time since the early 80s with prices continuing to rise at their fastest rate for more than four decades. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Margaret Lewis, chief executive of Sheffield Mind.