Sheffield Council are to raise parking charges by 30 per cent from April with the new rates affecting both parking meter charges and residential permits. The council told Sheffield Live! that the city’s parking charges remain comparable to or cheaper than other major cities including Leeds, Nottingham and Birmingham. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to councillor Lewis Dagnall, cabinet member for environment and transport.
Sheffield Council is set to draw on £11 million from its reserves in order to balance its budget in the face of cuts in central government funding. Sheffield Live! reporter Bailor Jalloh spoke to councillor Olivia Blake, cabinet member for finance.
Campaigners from Sheffield for Europe have welcomed the government’s promise to allow MPs a vote to delay departure from the European Union or rule out a no-deal Brexit, if Parliament rejects the Prime Minister’s deal for a second time. Mary Seneviratne, a People’s Vote campaigner told Sheffield Live! the government is “moving in the right direction.” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said his party will support a second referendum if his proposed Brexit deal is defeated. Baillor Jalloh reports.
A petition has been launched called for better security on trams after incidents of vandalism and attacks on drivers in the Gleadless Valley area. The petition by local resident James Wilson calls on Supertram operator Stagecoach and South Yorkshire Police to address the problem of anti-social behaviour on the trams. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!
A flotilla of canal boats at Victoria Quays was among the sights to recall the two hundredth anniversary of the opening of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. The first journeys on the 3.9 km canal in 1819, carrying coal from Tinsley to the canal basin, were witnessed by over 60,000 people. Thousands lined the tow path for the bicentary celebrations. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Lizzie Dealey, of the Canal and River Trust, and Garry McCord, of event sponsor Servelec.
A new contemporary art exhibition at the Sidney and Matilda gallery, Sidney Street, offers an eclectic take on climate vulnerabilities and changing landscapes. Flat + Earth features paintings and drawings of regional and international artists. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to exhibition curator Joanna Whittle.
Yorkshire Ambulance are inviting secondary schools to register for Restart a Heart Day, to be held 16 October, offering CPR training to over 30,000 students. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Emma Scott from Yokshire Ambulance.
Illustrator Dave Draws, known for his doodle maps, has brought his pen to the walls of Meadowhall to sketch two giant murals of local landmarks. The murals are on display for two weeks and feature well known locations from Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Victor Mujakachi, who was detained and set for deportation to Zimbabwe, has been given a three month reprieve following a public campaign. His solicitor has been invited to submit a fresh application for asylum with a decision to be made in three months time. Mujakachi, who has lived in the UK for over 16 years, told Sheffield Live! he has been overwhelmed at the public support he has received. Azz Mohammed reports.
A permanent flagpole carrying the United States flag has been unveiled at Endcliffe Park close to the memorial of the 1944 Mi Amigo plane crash. Returning damaged from a WW2 mission the US bomber crashed into woodlands killing all 10 crew on board and narrowly avoiding a group of schoolchildren. Tony Foulds who witnessed the crashed when he was just eight years old has been looking after the memorial for decades. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!