Labour-run Sheffield City Council have again brought forward proposals to sell off bits of the Beauchief Abbey Conservation Area – this time the historic barns next to the Abbey. In 2015, the Labour council attempted to sell off land in the conservation area, before backing down in the face of opposition from local residents and Lib Dem councillors, including a petition organised by Cllr […]

The Council is currently consulting with local residents regarding plans to sell and redevelop part of the former site of Hemsworth School on Blackstock Road. The Council intends to sell around half of the site for redevelopment, mostly that part containing the former carpark and school foundations, while retaining the rest of the site as […]

Around 8 years ago the site of the former Hemsworth Primary School on Blackstock Road was cleared and cleaned up, making it suitable for redevelopment. A playing field was provided for locals to use in the meantime. Fast forward to today and the former school site is still available, however the Labour council now plan […]