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Woman “told to make herself homeless to get council help”

The applications cover land between Barugh Green Road and Higham Common Road and form part of the borough’s largest Local Plan allocation, known as MU1.

Major 1,560-home development in Barnsley to be decided amid objections

The two separate proposals, totalling 200MW of capacity across 2.3 hectares off Moat Lane, were initially refused by councillors in November, despite being backed by planning officers.

Battery storage plans to go to public inquiry

The building has stood empty for at least four years, according to council documents.

Green light for new craft ale and coffee house

Everyone Active colleagues and Councillor Kurtis Crossland, Chair of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee at Sheffield City Council, at Heeley Pool & Gym in Sheffield.

Community celebrates official opening of new gym at Heeley Pool and Gym in Sheff...

The proposals, which involve installing 200MW of battery capacity across 2.3 hectares off Moat Lane, were rejected by councillors last November, despite planning officers recommending them for approval.

Council to reconsider green belt objections over battery storage plans

A suburb in Sheffield is set to receive a 20mph speed limit order, following the outcome of a public consultation.

Next suburb in Sheffield set for 20mph speed limit order

Council accused of breaking pledge as green belt queries ignored

The latest application seeks to create five additional flats on top of the disused Cafe Sport building on Station Street, bringing the total number of residential units to 17.

More flats for former sports club despite privacy and parking concerns

The latest application, seeks to create five additional flats on top of the disused Cafe Sport building on Station Street, bringing the total number of residential units to 17.

Parking objections raised over revised Swinton flats plan

More than 50 people gathered to protest over plans for 868 green belt houses near their homes in Handsworth.

Council accused of 'failing everyone' over green belt housing plan

A Sheffield City Council slide showing the proposed layout of Castle Park in the city centre - the plots are for business developments

Excitement at Castle Park showcasing city’s birthplace – see how it will look

Coun Dianne Hurst, leader of the Sheffield Community Councillors group leader at Sheffield City Council, criticised the green belt housing list for being too focused on S13. Picture: LDRS

New green belt housing sites approved – councillors split over decision

Last year, Rotherham voters took part in the local elections, where all 59 seats on Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council were contested.

Why there are no elections in Rotherham this year: Here’s what you need to know

Sheffield City Council is set to announce a hospitality operator for the east entrance lodge in Endcliffe Park in summer.

Council gives update on hunt for operator for listed park lodge

Local councillors have voiced their concerns around the once-thriving 'Full Monty club' that has been set fire to twice in two months.

Councillors weigh in on Full Monty club drama after vandalism

Mollie (left) and June (right) at their beloved skatepark

Meet the locals fighting to save their DIY skatepark haven

Wales Road

Licence granted for Kiveton restaurant after 150 residents sign counter petition

The River Rother in 2018

Councillors call for urgent action to tackle sewage in Rotherham’s rivers

Kate Josephs stands as one of the top paid council employees across the country - earning more than the Prime Minister

Sheffield Council's top earners and salaries revealed

Opposition councillors have been accused of “nitpicking” during a council meeting where they criticised plans to spend £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money on new sculptures in Barnsley town centre, arguing that it was not a “good use of public funds.”

Councillors accused of ‘nitpicking’ after Yorkshire Rose sculpture criticism

Future of GP surgery remains undecided following death of doctor

Food waste recycling bin. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

“Abusive relationship” claim over council’s contract with waste firm Veolia

The Synergy building, in the Cathedral quarter, is being converted into flats. Historic buildings stand to the side and rear.

£21m office conversion to introduce 'new level of luxury living'

Coun Terry Fox, former leader of Sheffield City Council and a member of the finance and performance policy committee. Picture: Sheffield Council webcast

Row over council changes to recruitment of top officers on £100,000

Alexis Chappell, strategic director of adults' care and wellbeing at Sheffield City Council. Picture: Sheffield Council webcast

Sheffield adult social care complaints up by 35%

Residents demand action on narrow bridge amid fears of fatal collision

An image of a new Sheffield Inspires city marketing campaign. Image: Sheffield City Council

Praise for new Sheffield Inspires branding campaign for city

Council leader Tom Hunt launched No1 West Bar Square in October. The authority is in detailed discussions with a potential occupier.

Council issues statement on office four months after completion

The former Sunday School on Ecclesall Road is back on the market.

Dismay as operator makes announcement on ambitious food hall plans

A Yorkshire Ambulance Service ambulance. Picture: Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Ambulance station merger is an “ambition” but plans not yet definite

The Kelham Island are of Sheffield is being turned into one of the best and most popular places to live in the city

New election district for trendy Kelham Island as population grows

Councillors agreed to recommission the service for a further four years during a meeting yesterday, with the option to extend for an additional two years.

Domestic abuse service recommissioned

Councillors have expressed ‘shock’ over the potential closure of Rotherham town centre’s main Post Office on Bridgegate, and united to call for the branch to remain open.

Councillors oppose potential closure of ‘flagship’ Rotherham Post Office

Rotherham Town Hall was evacuated this morning during an overview and scrutiny board meeting.

Rotherham Town Hall evacuated during meeting

Councillors vote for six per cent pay rise

Meredith Teasdale, strategic director of children's services at Sheffield City Council. Picture: Sheffield Council webcast

Child safeguarding team praised as ‘rottweilers’ by boss

A Google Maps view of the former Hurlfield View Care Home in Gleadless Common, Sheffield. The building, which has attracted anti-social behaviour since its closure, is to be demolished

Care home that protesters fought to save to be demolished

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Parkwood Springs is a huge brownfield site overlooking Sheffield city centre.

Council rules out homes on huge brownfield site to spare green belt

18 pictures of veterans, personnel and young cadets at Armed Forces and Veterans Day 2025 in Sheffield on June 21, 2025.

18 pictures from Armed Forces and Veterans Day 2025

Urgent police search for missing mum and three children