Considering how cheap and well-connected our city’s public transport used to be, big changes which reduce emissions and offer a viable alternative to cars are well within reach. It’s a matter of political will.
Big northern councils like Sheffield could boost their economies and reduce their emissions through local energy production. They need to get behind the Local Electricity Bill, writes Labour Party activist Matt Killeya.
The experiment, which aims to reduce children's exposure to air pollution, will see roads directly outside school entrances closed to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times.
New climate action project led by Sheffield Climate Alliance seeks to 'empower individuals to take climate action at home, in their workplaces and in their communities'.
A substantial section of the Five Weirs Walk along the River Don has been closed since flooding in 2019, but the Council say they don’t yet have the money to fix it.
A consultation is now open on proposals to create a high-quality cycle route between Meersbrook and the city centre – with a potential extension to Totley in the future.
