“I started 2020 as a lefty socialist and finished as a conservative”: 2023 in the People’s Republic of South Yorkshire 22 February 2023 Sam Baker takes a look at the changing nature of protesters in Sheffield, speaking to an eclectic mix of demonstrators in the city centre.
Sheffield's Clean Air Zone delayed again until 2023 30 March 2022 As well as pushing back the start date, the Council have announced new support for businesses to upgrade to cleaner vehicles.
Activists and councillors express concerns about Clean Air Zone 5 November 2021 Campaigners in Burngreave fear the daily charge could push the most polluting vehicles into their area.
Sheffield's Clean Air Zone to launch in late 2022 to tackle deadly pollution 26 October 2021 Councillors have backed a proposal to charge the most polluting buses, lorries and taxis – but private cars will be exempt.
Sheffield businesses urged to try out electric vans for free 22 June 2021 Sheffield Council are offering businesses the chance to try out one of 30 zero-emission vans, as it's revealed that commercial vehicles make up 25% of harmful emissions in the city.
Delays to Sheffield's Clean Air Zone risk widening inequality between north and south, finds report 9 April 2021 Postponed or cancelled charging schemes across the UK put health and the economy at risk, say thinktank Green Alliance.
Clean Air Zone for Sheffield city centre not yet abandoned 24 September 2020 Council push back on claims they have scrapped an anti-pollution project after announcing a post-pandemic review.
