Local residents gave a cautious welcome to plans agreed by Sheffield City Council’s planning board for the site of the former Abbeydale Grange School. The plans approved by the planning board today, grant permission to build new homes on the site of the demolished school and the old Bannerdale Education Centre, but protect vital green [...]
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Ikea move could deliver £1 million a year to support Council services
A new Sheffield Ikea store could deliver £1.5 million to £2 million in business rates a year, according to Council estimates released today. The figures highlight further the benefits of Ikea locating in Sheffield. Under new Government funding rules, 50% of the business rates would go immediately to the Council to support front-line services. However, [...]
Village celebrates victory in High Green historic pub campaign
Local campaigners have celebrated victory today, as plans to convert a pub in High Green into a Sainsbury’s were rejected. Sheffield City Council’s West & North Planning Committee unanimously rejected plans to convert the Old Cart and Horses Inn on Wortley Road today. Campaigners feared the impact a new superstore would have on local traffic [...]
City Lib Dems welcome Ikea plan
Sheffield Liberal Democrats have welcomed reports that Ikea intend to open a new store in Sheffield – creating up to 700 jobs. The plans for the store, which would be located near Meadowhall, have been welcomed by the local business community. However, comments from the Labour constituency MP have focussed on congestion rather than jobs [...]
Local councillor backs progress at former Fosters tower block
Progress on final phase of the Fosters redevelopment in High Green has been welcomed by local Liberal Democrats. The final phase of the redevelopment of the site of the former Fosters tower block was agreed in January and work looks set to start at the end of this month. The third phase will see four [...]
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Local Elections 2012
