Latest Press Cuttings
This page provides you with all the latest neighbourhoods related press cuttings from local papers The Star, Sheffield Telegraph, Yorkshire Post, and national papers The Independent and The Guardian. For past articles you can visit our press cuttings archive.
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Wednesday 19 November
Action group fights to revive Attercliffe
A businessman has launched a new action group to boost what he believes is one of the most neglected parts of Sheffield. The Star, 18/11/08, p4.
Environment Trust closes
They were supposed to be the homes of tomorrow - 47 environmentally friendly houses and apartments in Norfolk Park. The Star, 18/11/08, p12.
Green light for planning applications
Article with details of planning applications granted at a meeting of Sheffield Council's north and west planning and highways area board. The Star, 18/11/08, p15.
Row over revised plan for tower block scheme
Council leaders have entered into a war of words with a developer after work was halted on St Paul's Tower in Sheffield city centre which was supposed to become the tallest in the city. Yorkshire Post, 19/11/08, p8.
PM ignored unfair cold payments appeal
Council leaders fobbed off claim over Number 10's standard reply. The Prime Minister has been lambasted by council chiefs for ignoring pleas to make cold weather payments in Sheffield a fairer system. The Star, 18/11/08, p19.
11,346 crimes in one month
But toll is falling say police. A total of 11,346 crimes were reported to South Yorkshire Police in just one month this summer, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act. The Star, 18/11/08, p4.
New good neighbour role for church to fight crime
Churchgoers should consider moving to deprived inner city areas to help young people steer clear of gang related violence, according to a report unveiled in Yorkshire last night. Yorkshire Post, 19/11/08, p6.
Lord Mayor's dance honour
Young people from Aiming High - Street Dance Crew, which was formed with the help of the council, Sheffield Homes, community forums and the police, will be putting on their first public performance - in front of Lord Mayor Councillor Jane Bird. The Star, 18/11/08, p4.
Mrs Christmas plans a festive miracle
Gloria Stewart puts aside her own difficulties to organise a do to remember for the area's truly needy. The Star, 18/11/08, p8 and 9.
Banks charge more for new mortgages
Britain's mortgage lenders are continuing to raise their interest rates for new customers and neglecting to pass on the falls in market lending rates, which have been easing for several weeks. The Independent, 19/11/08, p13.
Tuesday 18 November
Troubled agency under tight control
Procedures have been put in place to ensure troubled Sheffield regeneration agency, Burngreave New Deal for Communities, is better managed. The Star 17/11/08, p4.
Landlords in loan hazard
Up to 40 per cent of landlords with a buy-to-let mortgage could be in negative equity by the end of next year, Standard and Poor's Ratings Services warned yesterday. Yorkshire Post 18/11/08, p7.
Monday 17 November
Council tax contract lost
The private company which collects council tax and manages housing benefits on behalf of Sheffield Council has lost its multi million-pound contract. The Star 15/11/08, p4.
Backing for homes on chapel site
Planners were today due to give permission for part of a chapel to be demolished to make way for six new houses in a residential district west of Sheffield city centre. Yorkshire Post, 17/11/08, p8.
Property sellers forced to slash prices by record margins
Property sellers have started to cut their prices substantially to attract what few buyers remain in the housing market, a survey says today. Guardian, 17/11/08, p26.
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