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Our response to Storm Franklin
Storm Franklin brought snow, heavy rain and strong winds to Sheffield this weekend and our teams have worked around the clock to help keep the roads moving and communities safe.
With a yellow weather warning for wind still in place today for the UK, we are advising people to take extra care and only travel if it’s essential.
We've been checking on our rough sleepers in the city centre to make sure they are safe in this weather. Full services are still in place. If you have any concerns if you see anyone rough sleeping tonight please stay with them and call us on 0800 1691608.
There are some road closures in place so follow Streets Ahead on Twitter for the latest updates on closed and re-opened roads.” Meadowhall Road is open again now.
Although there is a low risk of flooding, there are currently 15 flood warnings in place for Sheffield. Find out more here.
If you spot any issues on the roads, please report them to us by clicking on the button below or call us on 01142734567. Please be aware our phone lines remain extremely busy.
Town Hall and Peace Gardens
Eugene Walker, Sheffield City Council’s Executive Director for Resources, is stepping into the role of acting Chief Executive.
Local Area Authorities
In March 2022, Sheffield’s Local Area Committees (LACs) will present their new community plans to the residents in their local areas.
Investigation update
The cross-party committee established following Chief Executive Kate Josephs’ statement on January 14 has met again ahead of the upcoming independent investigation.
Councillor Terry Fox and Julie Grocutt outside Liberty Steel
Liberty Steel has a key site in Stocksbridge which is an important part of the local economy – during a ward visit today the leader and deputy added their calls for the Government to step in and ensure the steelworks can continue to operate.
Support for travel firms
Sheffield City Council has opened a new scheme giving local taxi drivers the chance to trial an electric taxi. Eight “Black cab” style London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVCs) will be available for two weeks.
The service is really easy to use and your green bin will be emptied every two weeks between March and November. The service costs £57.65. Sign up by 21st February (Credit/Debit card) to receive all 19 collections.
If you don’t have a green bin or need a replacement, we can deliver one for £27.
The Digital Innovation Grant is open for a new round of applications, closing again at midday on Monday 28 February.
The Digital Innovation Grant programme supports Small and Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and can include eligible charities and social enterprises, in South Yorkshire to develop their use of digital technology.
Sheffield City Council has committed to reducing its use of glyphosate across all its service areas, including trialling glyphosate free areas in some parts of the city.
We’re looking for volunteers who can support children and young people in Sheffield with their literacy and communication. Find out more and apply below
New free digital skills training programme
As another measure to help close the digital divide in Sheffield, we’re offering free digital skills training. Our Advancing Digital programme can help you improve your skills and knowledge in areas including data analysis, social media marketing, finance technology and customer relationship management.
Register today or find out more by emailing: advancingdigital@sheffield.gov.uk
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Something for teachers and school governors… Schools Climate Education South Yorkshire’s climate conference is in less than a month
You can view the full programme and sign up by clicking the button below.
Sessions and resources will also be available online after the event for schools and families to access.
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We’re asking you what would help you to act on climate change as part of a new consultation. It’s another step towards helping Sheffield address the climate emergency.
The general theme is a bigger emphasis on prevention and support, as well as encouraging people to pay their rent by Direct Debit. Your feedback is important to us – please complete our short survey.
To establish a better understanding of Parkwood Springs and how it is used and perceived, we need the opinions and priorities of the local community, park users and other interested parties. We can then deliver activities and proposals better suited to the needs and interests of the local community.
Have your say on more of our consultations here
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