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Expansion plan for Sheffield anti-idling zone scheme

Sheffield Council is set to double the number of “anti-idling zone” signs with 600 more to be installed at secondary schools, taxi ranks, hospitals and other locations. In August last year, 600 anti-idling signs were put up in the city, with 150 of them at schools. Motorists can be fined £20 if their engine is left on, but according to the Council only one fine has been issued. Speaking to Sheffield Live! Broomhill and Sharrow Vale councillor Angela Argenzio of Sheffield Green Party said the scheme was “failing” because of a lack of enforcement and the local authority should be doing more. Baillor Jalloh reports.

Council U-turn on Sheffield street trees

Nearly 200 trees due to be felled in Sheffield have been saved after a U-turn by the council. A survey of 309 trees scheduled for removal has found that 191 can be retained “on a long-term basis”. Two years ago campaigners were arrested after standing beneath threatened trees in a bid to stop the felling and replacement programme. Green Party councillor Alison Teal, one of those arrested, told Sheffield Live! she’s delighted with the recommendations of the report but disappointed it has taken so long. Baillor Jalloh reports.

Sheffield Council admits China deal collapse

Sheffield City Council has confirmed a Chinese investment deal that it once described as the best investment deal outside London has now been scrapped. The Labour-run local authority announced the 60-year agreement with the Sichuan Guodong construction firm in 2016. Sheffield Liberal Democrats leader Penny Baker told Sheffield Live! she is not surprised that the deal collapsed. Baillor Jalloh reports.

Seniors world snooker set for the Crucible

The ROKiT World Seniors Snooker competition is set to come to Sheffield for the first time with snooker legends Stephen Hendry, Jimmy White and Joe Johnson among 20 players from 16 countries competing for the trophy. The competition will run for five days from 14 August. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!

Children’s Media Conference draws to a close

Sheffield’s international conference for children’s media brought over 1200 delegates to the city for three days of talks, screenings and exhibitions. The Children’s Media Conference brings together delegates from film, TV and interactive media involved in developing, producing and distributing content for kids. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to conference director Kathy Loizou.

Sheffield plan to recognised Palestinian statehood

Sheffield Council Deputy Leader Olivia Blake has said the city will bring forward a motion to recognise Palestine as an independent state. If passed, Sheffield could become the first UK city to recognise Palestinian statehood. The announcement followed the presentation by Palestinian solidarity campaigners of a petition with over 15000 signatures. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!

City centre dance festival returns to the streets

Sheffield’s best known free annual dance festival, Chance to Dance, was staged across the city centre at the weekend. The Peace Gardens, Tudor Square, Barker’s Pool, the Winter Garden and The Moor were filled with music, movement and joy as local dance groups took to the streets. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!

Marching band marks Armed Forces Day

Sheffield marked Armed Forces Day with performances at The Moor and Sheffield Cathedral by the Band of the Yorkshire Regiment. The concerts, at the invitation of the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, honour the contribution of current members of the armed forces and veterans of all ages. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!