Sheffield UKIP protest: Police publish route and designated areas for both marchers and counter protestors
South Yorkshire Police has published the march route and designated areas ahead of a UKIP rally and counter-protest on Saturday.
The United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) has called a march to “reclaim Sheffield from the far-left” at 1pm tomorrow in the city centre.
A post on social media reads: “Reclaim Sheffield from the Far Left! Do you want your city back?”
The protest is part of a “mass deportations tour” by UKIP, which is running on a proposal for a five-year freeze on all immigration and ‘the complete rejection of wokeness, trans-Ideology and to stop the persistent attack of the family unit’.
In response to the march, the Sheffield Communities against Racism and Fascism (SCARF) organisation - which was founded after the riots August 2024 like was seen outside the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers - and Stand Up to Racism are planning a counter protest.
What has South Yorkshire Police said about the requirements?
Today (November 7), South Yorkshire Police published the march route protestors will be required to take as well as the designated areas for both UKIP supporters and counter-protestors, citing the Public Order Act 1986.
The force said in a statement: “We are in contact with people representing the protest groups, partners and local communities and a policing operation is in place around the protests to maintain public safety and provide reassurance to the public.
“As with all protests, our role at any planned event will be to balance the rights of those who wish to protest, together with those who may be impacted by it.
“While a protest may be peaceful and non-violent, on occasion we are aware the actions of protestors may not always be legal. Our officers will aim to prevent, where possible, crime and disorder. Where it does occur, we will provide an effective, lawful and proportionate response.
“We would encourage anyone with concerns on the day of the protest to please speak to our uniformed officers while they are in the area as they are there to help and support you.
If you experience any threatening behaviour or become concerned for your safety, please contact us on 101 or call 999 in an emergency.”
Where will the UKIP protest march meet and what route will it take?
After initially calling for the march to “muster” at Sheffield Cathedral, South Yorkshire Police have told the UKIP protest their ‘designated assembly point’ will be Tudor Square, where it will proceed to Blonk Street, outside of a Holiday Inn Express.
“They must not arrive before 1pm and must leave for the procession before 1.30pm,” todays’ statement reads.
“The assembly must be within Tudor Square and the procession must begin along the allocated route by 1.30pm.
“It must not deviate from the prescribed route which is; Norfolk Street, Arundel Gate, Angel Street, Snig Hill, Bridge Street, Lady’s Bridge and Blonk Street.
“Once they reach their destination of Blonk Street, they must stay in the designated area on Blonk Street between the Wicker and Five Weirs Walk.”
There is no given time when the protest is required to end, which is specified for the counter-protest requirements below.
Where will the counter-protest against the UKIP march meet?
Any planned counter-protests against the UKIP march will be required to meet and remain at a designated area on Castlegate.
The area, bordered by Lady’s Bridge and Blonk Street, is opposite to the UKIP march’s designated area outside the Holiday Inn Express and separated by the River Don.
Today’s statement reads: “For those in the counter protest, the conditions imposed require them to remain in a designated area on Castlegate.
“The protest must not commence before 11am and must end by 3.30pm on November 8, 2025, and so those taking part must not attend Castlegate outside of those times on the day.”