Politics & New Deal

Aman Ali is a Burngreave resident who came to England from Afghanistan to escape the violence that took several members of his family. His claim for asylum has been refused, but he and local residents are campaigning for his fresh claim to be accepted.

2008-04-20 18:08:45

Burngreave Seminars

A series of seminars on radical education at home, at work, in the community and in other cultures, hosted by the Burngreave Ashram.

2008-04-16 15:37:59

Burngreave Bouncing Back speeches

Speakers at the Burngreave Bouncing Back march on 15th March 2008.

2008-04-15 19:34:25

What’s happening at Sorby House?

Sorby House is meant to play a huge role in transforming the image of Burngreave as a place to live and work. However what it remains unclear what is been happening currently in Sorby House.

2008-04-11 17:50:25

Questions for New Deal

In February, we reported on allegations about Burngreave New Deal and posed four questions relating to the openness and transparency of decision-making. We follow up the story here.

2008-04-07 14:07:31

Fancy trying out bowling?

Crown green bowling is one of Britain’s oldest sports. It’s fun to play, easy to pick up but difficult to master, and offers a great source of gentle exercise.

2008-04-07 00:31:55

Conversation Clubs

Burngreave is home to a wide variety of languages, but demand for one outstrips all others – English.

2008-04-07 00:25:48

New Inspector for Burngreave

We invited Inspector Adrian McWalter to our office to talk about his new role managing the Burngreave, Shiregreen and Firth Park Safe Neighbourhood Area for South Yorkshire Police.

2008-04-07 00:15:49

Burngreave Small Grants Fund

Do you or your organisation have a new idea that would benefit local residents. Would a small grant help to make it happen?

2008-04-06 23:54:35

Sorby House

The New Deal funded £4.5 million refurbishment of Sorby House was completed in November last year, but it still stands empty.

2008-04-06 20:34:42

Richard Caborn visits St Catherine’s

In early March Y5 and school council children went on a visit to Westminster to visit the houses of parliament and meet with Richard Caborn our local MP. A few weeks later Richard Caborn returned the visit and attended one of our school council meetings.

2008-04-06 20:19:48

Young Advisors

Six young residents have set up a new project which aims to make sure young people’s voices get heard.

2008-04-05 19:47:47

What is BCAF?…

BCAF is a local forum that has existed for the last ten years, and is made up of people who live and/or work in Burngreave.

2008-04-05 18:21:29

Street Champions

On Monday 14th April, there will be the regular quarterly gathering of the twenty or so local volunteers around Burngreave, Firshill, Pitsmoor and in Fir Vale who are our ‘street champions’

2008-04-05 17:20:28

The challenge for responsible landlords

The Council is determined to try and improve matters for tenants and for landlords.

2008-04-05 17:14:56

Setting the Record Straight ...

Readers may be aware that in recent months ‘The Star’ newspaper has run a series of articles criticising the Burngreave New Deal for Communities regeneration programme.

2008-04-05 17:00:59

Back in 2000…

As part of making the Year 8 Delivery Plan, the Partnership Chair and the programme Chief Executive looked back at what’s been achieved in the last seven years…

2008-04-05 15:49:54

International Women’s Day

Arriving to find a buzzing atmosphere at the Vestry Hall on Friday 7th March, we did a round of the stalls (and buffet), and gained insight into the wealth of educational and social activities for women in the area.

2008-04-04 19:27:55

Building on Success

On the 20th March, the Women’s Construction Centre (WCC) celebrated the opening of its new learning centre at Buckenham Street.

2008-04-04 19:02:53

Response to "Two Sides to Every Academy"

A letter from Chris Mallaband, headteacher at Parkwood High School.

2008-04-04 18:59:34

Thoughts of a Parkwood parent

A letter from Mick Ibbotson, a Longley resident and parent.

2008-04-04 18:55:35

Parkwood Academy?

The Council’s Cabinet met on 27th February 2008 and approved officers to submit a formal “Expression of Interest” to develop Parkwood into an Academy. In the end, it wasn’t debated by the full Council, although the Anti-Academies Alliance presented Councillors with a 300-signature petition.

2008-04-04 18:49:10

Wade Street Green Space

At last work is to start on the very first development in the Master Plan for the Page Hall area.

2008-04-04 18:36:54

Messenger editorial

Including:

We ask questions about the transparency of decision-making at BNDfC following Sheffield Star allegations.
Messenger gets extra funding!

2008-04-04 18:08:55

Postbox victory

Residents will be pleased to see the return of the post-box on Burngreave Road, near the junction with Melrose Road following a campaign over recent months by the Messenger.

2008-04-04 17:54:22

Burngreave bouncing back gallery 1

Photographs of the Burngreave Bouncing Back march taken by Messenger volunteer Lesley Boulton..

2008-04-03 19:38:25

Burngreave bouncing back

Marchers gathered at Osgathorpe Park on 15th March, where Ibrahim Ilyas was shot in June 2006, to demonstrate against gun crime and for a better future for young people.

2008-04-03 18:18:47

Council minute

The official minute of the 5th March 2008 council meeting records the petition presented by the North Sheffield Anti-Academies Alliance.

2008-03-28 22:18:49

Street champions

For the last year, twenty gallant souls from around Burngreave, Pitsmoor, Firshill and Fir Vale have been volunteering to be street champions.

2008-03-18 22:13:21

Friends of Devon Gardens

Two new friends groups are now meeting regularly,led by Parks and Countryside staff.

2008-03-18 22:09:15

Burngreave bouncing back

This march is organised by the Seventh Day Adventist church in conjunction with Churches Together for Burngreave.

2008-03-18 22:00:25

Tradebase recycling shop is closing

After nine years at the Old Library, the Tradebase recycling shop closes on 5th April 2008.

2008-03-18 21:52:56

DIY streets, Firshill and Passhouses Roads

The latest Firshill and Passhouses Roads DIY street event took place on Tuesday 19 February 2008 in Firshill School.

2008-03-18 21:47:49

February's area panel meeting

Report from the last area panel meeting on 20th February 2008.

2008-03-18 21:34:03

March 2008 edition of Area Panel newsletter

This newsletter is produced every two months to coincide with the Panel’s public meetings.

2008-03-18 21:21:41

March Area Panel Meeting

Burngreave Area Panel meeting 19th March 2008. Main agenda item “What have we done differently, or more intensively, after the fatal shooting of Jonathan Matondo?”

2008-03-18 12:56:34

Pakistan After Benazir Bhutto

Local resident Matloub Husayn Ali Khan gives his view of former Prime-minister of Pakistan after her assassination on December 27th 2007.

2008-03-16 01:03:37

Academy Consultation and decisions

There has been a process of formal consultations and Council decisions about the proposal to make Parkwood School independent.

2008-03-09 21:28:35

Burngreave area within the Lower Don Valley: Past, Present & Future

The Burngreave area part of Lower Don Valley (LDV) in context of past, present and future community development research. In terms of economic investment & partnerships (public & private), employment, unemployment, consumerism and welfare.

2008-03-03 03:27:46

Letter: thoughts of a parent

Letter to the Messenger: Parkwood's Academy proposal – thoughts of a parent.

2008-02-27 22:58:45

Academy? Have your say

You can add your comments and/or vote on Parkwood becoming an Academy here.

2008-02-27 22:36:47

Big Plans For Parkwood

Proposals to turn Parkwood High School into an Academy have been given a boost, with news about additional funding for a new building. Plans are also being developed for an innovative partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, according to Sheffield City Council.

2008-02-26 20:57:31

Academies press coverage

The media has covered news and opinions on Academies. Here are some news reports.

2008-02-25 21:28:56

Parkwood - Academy proposals

Parkwood School is consulting on whether to convert to Academy status. A strong campaign of opposition is underway. Here is a full page of resources and background information.

2008-02-24 20:14:46

A great Night out At Burngreave Vestry Hall

Sheffield Theatres presents “Handful of Henna” by Rani Moorthy, at the Vestry Hall

2008-02-19 22:02:13

Burngreave New Years Honours Awards 2008

A packed reception room at the Town Hall on 25th January 2008 saw the annual New Years Honours awards presented,

2008-02-19 21:46:45

DIY Streets - Firshill and Passhouses Roads

The latest Firshill and Passhouses Roads DIY Street event took place on Saturday January 19th 2008 in Firshill School.

2008-02-19 21:43:06

Carwood Tenants and Residents Association

Carwood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA) had their annual general meeting on Wednesday 23rd January at St Peters Church Hall.

2008-02-19 21:40:12

Stop Smoking!

The Sheffield Stop Smoking Service is in your area! Come along to a drop-in service at Burngreave Vestry Hall starting Thurs 07/02/08 and Thurs 14/02/08, 12pm-1pm.

2008-02-19 21:37:50

November 2007 Area Panel Meeting

The Area Panel meeting in November attracted just fewer than one hundred people, young and old, to the Vestry Hall. The theme of the meeting was implications of the recent tragic death of Jonathan Matondo.

2008-02-19 21:28:45

Future Meetings

Future Area Panel Meeting: Wednesday 19 March, Vestry Hall, 2 Burngreave Road, 6.30pm-8.30pm.

2008-02-19 21:21:44

Message from the Panel Chair…

This newsletter is produced every two months to coincide with the Panel’s public meetings.

2008-02-19 21:18:28

February 2008 edition of Area Panel newsletter

This newsletter is produced every two months to coincide with the Panel’s public meetings.

2008-02-19 21:09:49

Militant Sheffield: From Asian Youth Movement 1980s to Muslim Youth 2001, onwards.

History of Asian Youth (AYM) of organising against racism and police inaction against racist attacks. During 1980s to 1990s and including Muslim community from 2001 onwards after 9/11.

2008-02-16 12:29:25

Biography

Matloub's background, professional history and achievements.

2008-02-16 12:00:29

A new Tesco at what cost?

A letter about the Tesco development from Tim Woolliscroft, exclusive to the website.

2008-02-11 16:03:02

New Deal to be investigated

Burngreave New Deal's management was effectively slated at the full meeting of Sheffield City Council on Wednesday 6th February, as all parties called for an investigation into its activities.

2008-02-09 14:15:47

Matloub Husayn Ali Khan

Writing by local Free-lance Journalist, Matloub Husayn Ali Khan.

2008-02-09 12:07:33

World Against War discussion to take place

An event entitled, “World Against War” will take place on 16th February 2008.

2008-02-09 11:06:05

Burngreave seminars at New Roots Shop

Burngreave seminars due to take place at New Roots Shop on Spital Hill in February and March.

2008-02-09 10:48:23

BCAF back in action

Burngreave Community Action Forum hold their Annual General Meeting, and quarterly forum meeting – Saturday 2nd February 2008. New Deal's John Clark is questioned about what New Deal is up to.

2008-02-06 09:35:25

Leroy Betts

For his committed work with the BNDfC Engagement Team and making the annual Bonfire Night event such a local event, Leroy Betts receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008.

2008-02-04 18:42:00

Rose Ardron

Rose Ardron receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for her local voluntary commitment since arriving in Burngreave in 1973.

2008-02-04 18:23:38

Carwood TARA committee

Carwood TARA are awarded a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for their efforts on their estate, and is given as a big ‘thank you’ to those members of the committee who have just met this week to hold their second AGM.

2008-02-04 18:19:45

Anne Murdoch and Flo Gill

Anne and Flo receive a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for their work with with the tenants and residents on Firshill over the years.

2008-02-04 18:15:29

Anesar Shaibi

Anesar receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for her work over the last seven years with the Yemeni Community Association as both a paid, part-time ESOL tutor, and as a part-time support worker.

2008-02-04 18:11:05

Awards Ceremony photo gallery 2

Second gallery of photos from the Burngreave New Year's Honours awards ceremony on 25th January 2008.

2008-02-04 17:24:23

Awards Ceremony photo gallery 1

Gallery of photos from the Burngreave New Year's Honours awards ceremony on 25th January 2008.

2008-02-04 16:28:06

"United we stand, divided we fall"

Local resident, Maureen Griffiths, urges residents to join the march against gun crime and negativity towards young people, on 15th March 2008.

2008-02-04 14:21:09

Regeneration - but not for us

Burngreave has come to be known as one of the most diverse and tolerant districts within Sheffield. In the recent book, “Burngreave Voices”, it is quoted as being “alive, friendly and welcoming”. Its diverse and multicultural background is unique to Sheffield.

2008-02-03 19:59:49

A new start for Burngreave’s Community Forum

The Burngreave Community Action Forum was established in 1997, to be the voice of influence for the community and communities in Burngreave. The Forum has had a difficult time in recent years. Its managing organisation, Burngreave Community Action Trust, collapsed in 2006 with the loss of it’s funding and the staff team. Now with their new Development Manager, Steve Gayle, and administrator Daniel Stanley there is a possibility of new life for our community forum.

2008-02-03 19:48:27

Downing Street visit

16 year old Kadie-Anne of the Burngreave Youth Council was invited to No.10 Downing Street by MP Richard Caborn and Prime Minister Gordon Brown to attend a reception on 16th January.

2008-02-03 18:37:47

Council Under Pressure on Freehold Sales

Two Sheffield residents’ groups joined Cookswood residents in expressing anger at the Council, who sold the land under their homes at auction.

2008-02-02 10:54:34

TESCO approved

Tesco’s plan for a 10,000m2 store at Spital Hill was approved by Sheffield City Council on 14th January. The store will include 871 parking spaces, a petrol station, car wash, recycling unit and offices. 395 jobs will be created in the Tesco store and a further 175 elsewhere in the development.

2008-02-02 10:47:38

Pakistan After Benazir Bhutto

A local resident's view of the former Prime-Minister of Pakistan: Benazir Bhutto after the recent assasination on 27th December 2007.

2008-02-02 10:43:11

Award winning Page Hall

Page Hall Community Association was formed in 2005 when a group of residents came together to fight the Council’s plan to knock down their homes. Since then they have seized the opportunity to do positive things for the area.

2008-02-02 10:42:22

Two sides to every Academy

Two meetings to consult the public about the proposals to transfer Parkwood School to an Academy were well attended

2008-02-02 10:37:36

Skinnerthorpe receive CPO

Sheffield City Council has issued Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) against over 140 Fir Vale homes. Some home owners on Skinnerthorpe Road, Owler Lane, Bagley Road and Barnsley Road will be forced to sell their homes, so that the houses can be knocked down, as part of the Burngreave and Fir Vale Masterplan.

2008-02-02 10:36:53

New Deal controversy

On January 23rd, the Sheffield Star published allegations concerning Burngreave New Deal and reported a call from the local Liberal Democrat leader for New Deal’s Chief Executive to be suspended, and for governance arrangements at Burngreave New Deal to be investigated.

2008-02-02 10:36:23

Northern General drop £95,000 bill

Last issue the Messenger highlighted the case of Aman Ali, a refused asylum seeker, who was badly injured and received a massive bill from the Northern General Hospital. This bill has now been written off thanks to the support from his friends.

2008-02-02 10:33:19

Honours for Burngreave

The Town Hall’s reception room was full of Burngreave’s finest on 25th January, as local Councillors, MPs Richard Caborn and David Blunkett and the Lord Mayor presented the Area Panel’s New Year’s Honours.

2008-02-02 10:26:39

Councillors’ Surgery Dates

February and March 2008 surgery dates for our local councillors, Jackie Drayton, Ibrar Hussain and Steve Jones.

2008-02-01 13:01:04

New Year's Honours

Volunteers, employees and organisations who received awards at this year’s annual Area Panel New Years Honours ceremony.

2008-02-01 12:52:32

Responding to a tragedy

Just fewer than one hundred people, young and old, attended the last Area Panel meeting in November. The theme of the meeting was the implications of the recent tragic death of Jonathan Matondo, and how the major local agencies are going to change, or intensify, their services in response.

2008-02-01 12:42:41

Burngreave Area Panel

Latest news from the Area Co-ordinator for the Burngreave Area Panel.

2008-01-31 18:00:32

Ellesmere Green Update

After consultation with local businesses, community groups and presentations to the Area Panel, the council can now set out their vision for this important green space.

2008-01-31 17:40:36

Walking Bus help wanted

Parents are wanted to help roll out Walking Bus across the area.

2008-01-31 17:38:32

New face at New Deal

The New Year sees a new face at New Deal with the appointment of Ann Allen as Deputy Chief Executive.

2008-01-31 17:28:34

A New Deal for Burngreave

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities including:

Back in 2000: A look back at what’s been achieved in the last seven years.
Setting the Record Straight: We respond to allegations made in the Sheffield Star.
Ten years of Abbeyfield Festival: Green City Action want to celebrate past festivals and make sure the whole community is involved.

2008-01-31 17:24:24

BCAF Quarterly Forum AGM

BCAF is holding its Annual General Meeting on 2nd February 2008 at the Vestry Hall.

2008-01-10 15:28:00

Christmas deportation binge

South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG) has called an emergency protest against the wave of Christmas detentions and deportations in South Yorkshire. Saturday December 22nd 1pm Town Hall.

2007-12-21 16:55:14

Out of school

Support for young people and parents has been top of the agenda this month following the sad death of Jonathan Matondo. Exclusion has been raised as an issue, as young people out of school are more vulnerable.

2007-11-29 11:01:25

School Academies

In two years’ time all of Burngreave’s secondary schools could be Academies. Parkwood, Fir Vale and Firth Park are all considering becoming independent from the City Council, run by private companies or trusts.

2007-11-29 10:50:34

Councillors' surgery dates

Dates and times of forthcoming councillor surgeries.

2007-11-28 17:55:03

New Year's Honours awards - 25th Jan 2008

A last call. Anyone who volunteers or works in the area “above and beyond” what you’d expect needs and deserves recognition.

2007-11-28 17:47:45

DIY Streets

At the end of October, thirty residents from Firshill Rd and Passhouses Rd met at Firshill School hall to consider the “DIY streets” idea.

2007-11-28 17:44:03

Transforming terraces

The housing regeneration programme for Burngreave and Fir Vale has an ambitious target of providing more good quality, affordable homes for a wide range of people.

2007-11-28 17:38:46

Burngreave Area Panel

Latest news from the Area Co-ordinator for the Burngreave Area Panel, including:

Transforming terraces
DIY Streets
New Year's Honours awards

2007-11-28 17:30:51

Media workshops hit the headlines

Representatives from community groups in Burngreave got a taste of the media spotlight thanks to some exciting workshops.

2007-11-28 17:17:05

Would you like to be a Mystery Shopper?

After the recent success of the first Mystery Shopping programme, a further course will begin in January 2008.

2007-11-28 17:14:25

Vestry Hall Community Day in December

As this issue goes to print, the official launch of the Vestry Hall was due to take place on 21st November, and an open day is planned for 8th December.

2007-11-28 17:07:05

News in brief

Short snippets of BNDfC news from Issue 73.

2007-11-28 17:03:46

Childminding qualification

The need for registered childminding facilities in the local area has been identified after parents involved in the Apprenticeships for All programme have found that they had to use childminders outside the Burngreave area.

2007-11-28 17:01:17

Fancy a career as a fire-fighter?

BOPPs (Burngreave Opportunities) are working in partnership with South Yorkshire Fire Service.

2007-11-28 16:57:56

Christmas vacancies event

Local residents attended a Christmas vacancies event held at Forum House in October.

2007-11-28 16:55:02

Forum House re-launch

Forum House was successfully re-launched in September 2007.

2007-11-28 16:48:06

Burngreave Opportunities links with Sheffield Museums and Galleries

Burngreave Opportunities (BOPPs) have forged close links with Sheffield Museums and Galleries (SM&G) in the production of the Yemen Exhibition funded by BNDfC.

2007-11-28 16:45:45

A4E (Action for Employment) partnership

Services offered by BOPPs (Burngreave Opportunities) and A4E complement each other and they have been working together to offer a complete package for Burngreave residents.

2007-11-28 16:43:02

Apprenticeships for All and the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Apprenticeships for All has been working in partnership with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to develop an employment and training programme for Burngreave residents.

2007-11-28 16:35:19

A New Deal for Burngreave

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities including:

Employment and Skills Special
Media workshops hit the headlines
Would you like to be a Mystery Shopper?

2007-11-28 16:29:44

Vestry Hall Administrator required

Job: BNDFC are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to fill the vacancy of Vestry Hall Administrator/Receptionist.

Salary £14,053 – £16,096
Closing date: Friday 7 December at 12.00 noon.

2007-11-28 15:39:15

Burngreave Area Panel meeting to discuss Jonathan's death

The next Burngreave Area Panel meeting will take place on 22nd November. The meeting will discuss the recent murder of Jonathan Matondo.

2007-11-20 17:42:36

How your neighbourhood works

An exciting new training programme aimed at people from across the Burngreave ward who have an active interest in the regeneration of Burngreave either as local activists or as paid workers and who want to become more involved and make more of an impact.

Closing date for bookings: Friday 9th November 2007.

2007-10-31 14:26:55

Dignity not detention!

Three day march – Sheffield to Lindholme Detention Centre, Friday 26th – Sunday 28th October 2007. Join the march from the Home Office in Sheffield to the Detention Centre at Lindholme near Doncaster to protest against the treatment of asylum seekers in this country.

Starts 1:45pm from Ellesmere Green.

2007-10-26 12:45:50

World Peace Conference to be held at Vestry Hall

Sheffield Stop The War Coalition are to hold a World Peace Conference at the Vestry Hall.

2007-10-24 16:56:19

BCAF Quarterly Forum meeting, 6th October 2007

The BCAF quarterly forum meeting on Saturday 6th October 2007 focussed on a variety of issues affecting the Burngreave community.

2007-10-10 16:12:21

BCAF agrees support for City of Sanctuary

BCAF pledged its support to City of Sanctuary, an organisation recognising the unique needs of asylum seekers and refugees and ensuring that they’ll be made welcome, at its quarterly forum meeting on Saturday 6th October 2007.

2007-10-09 17:39:33

BCAF celebrates tenth anniversary

Burngreave Community Action Forum celebrated its tenth birthday on Saturday 6th October 2007 at its Quarterly Forum Meeting held at the Vestry Hall.

2007-10-09 16:29:06

Contact details for Councillors

A list of contact details for local Councillors as well as the Burngreave Area Panel team.

2007-10-03 18:56:01

Burngreave Area Panel New Year Honours awards

Information on how to nominate someone for recognition in the New Year Honours.

2007-10-03 18:51:43

Your Council, Your Say roadshow

The roadshow is back, and this time the council wants your thoughts on safety.

2007-10-03 18:42:28

Last Area Panel meetings - July 2007

The panel held two public meetings in July. Here is a report from these meetings.

2007-10-03 18:21:23

Community Chest grants 2007/2008

The Panel are now in the 16th round of Community Chest grants for small voluntary groups.

2007-10-03 17:34:24

Flooding on Bolsover Road

After the recent flooding on Bolsover Road, twice in June, the residents sent a petition to the council asking why this had happened.

2007-10-03 17:26:02

About area panels

Details about what the Burngreave Area Panel is, and what it does.

2007-10-03 17:21:07

Message from the Panel Chair...

This newsletter will be produced every two months to correspond with our public meetings. It will keep you informed about what we're doing now and in the future.

2007-10-03 17:11:11

Burngreave Area Panel newsletter

The September 2007 edition of the Burngreave Area Panel newsletter.

2007-10-03 17:04:32

Jesse Jackson picture gallery

Photos of Jesse Jackson's visit to Sheffield and Burngreave.

2007-10-01 15:40:56

Burngreave seminars

Autumn Programme: Issues in Burngreave.

2007-09-28 19:11:13

Immigration advice agencies

Contact details for agencies offering advice on immigration and other issues.

2007-09-28 16:40:33

Cuts in ESOL

Despite a hard fought campaign to save English teaching for speakers of other languages, two of Burngreave’s main providers face massive cuts this term.

2007-09-26 14:06:10

Changes affect residents

I spoke to Yemeni residents who had been affected by immigration changes. They did not wish to be named.

2007-09-26 14:01:57

Immigration fees

Those applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain have found they must pay twice as much to apply, following changes in April this year.

2007-09-26 13:55:47

Testing citizenship

From April 2nd 2007 immigration rules changed, but there are fears that some local residents may not be aware of how difficult it now is to apply for settlement, in many cases requiring months of tuition and planning.

2007-09-26 13:52:03

Vestry Hall opens

Ten years on, the regeneration of the Burngreave Vestry Hall is nearing its conclusion. A small group of local invitees gathered on the 11th of September to view the transformation.

2007-09-26 13:44:27

Black community stirred into action

I heard about this meeting late in the day as the word got round and, with some uncertainty, I headed up towards the Cactus Club on Spital Hill. Approaching the club, I was called upon to sign a petition about its recent closure.

2007-09-26 13:19:03

Jesse Jackson in Burngreave

The Reverend Jesse Jackson – America’s foremost black Civil Rights leader – stopped in Burngreave on 26th August 2007.

2007-09-26 12:54:36

Councillors' Surgery Dates

Your local councillors, Jackie Drayton, Ibrar Hussain and Steve Jones, share surgeries on a rota basis. Details here.

2007-09-25 20:07:26

Burngreave Area Panel

Latest news from the Area Co-ordinator for the Burngreave Area Panel, including:

Residents take on the traffic on Firs Hill Road
Bring out your rubbish
Councillors’ Surgery Dates
Next Area Panel Public Meeting

2007-09-25 19:46:46

Wanted!

Local residents of Burngreave are wanted, to be members of the Children and Young People’s Strategy Group.

2007-09-25 19:22:11

A Big Welcome to our two new Neighbourhood Enterprise Champions

Lisa Hughes and Farid Abdulla will be working in the wider Burngreave area to offer help and support to generate the growth of new businesses in the area.

2007-09-25 19:16:43

A final farewell from our Chair, Rose Ardron

For the past six years, I (and my longsuffering family and friends) have lived and breathed New Deal for Communities. Now I am standing down as Chair and from the Board. It has been a great opportunity for me to do useful work with others, building relationships and striving to improve our community. I have always wanted us to have nothing but the best and we deserve nothing less.

2007-09-25 19:10:41

A New Deal for Burngreave

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities including:

A final farewell from Rose Ardron
Welcome to our two new Neighbourhood Enterprise Champions
Residents wanted to become members of the Children and Young People's strategy group
Burngreave's 4th Annual Bonfire celebrations
Crimestoppers
Update on Burngreave Police team

2007-09-25 19:05:08

Jobs with BCAF

Jobs: BCAF in partnership with BNDFC are now looking to recruit to two posts:

Development Manager: £27,313 – £31,649
Project Administrator: £16,176 – £19,575

Closing date for both vacancies is 5 October 2007 at 12.00 noon.

2007-09-13 17:27:08

Reverend Jesse Jackson to visit Sheffield

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, the renowned civil rights leader who worked alongside Martin Luther King and was the first black US presidential candidate, is to visit Sheffield on Sunday.

2007-08-24 16:46:54

Shaw Trust signs up to Spital Hill Partnership

As a direct result of the launch of the Spital Hill Partnership on 20 July 2007, the Shaw Trust has added its weight to this public/private sector initiative.

2007-08-08 16:13:51

Vestry Hall jobs

BNDfC are looking for 4 new staff to work in the Vestry Hall:

2 Administrators (Part time)
Support Technician (Full time)
Caretaker (Part time)

Closing date: Tuesday 21 August 2007

2007-08-08 15:31:27

Visit to Kashmir

In an article exclusive to the website, Julia Armstrong reports on how a delegation from Sheffield, including Lord Mayor Jackie Drayton, travelled to Bagh in Azad Kashmir in April 2007 to look at the work being done to help survivors.

2007-07-23 19:15:24

Your voice

The Burngreave Youth Council want to know what issues are affecting you, how we can help resolve them and how we can work together to bring the issue to the attention of those people who CAN make a difference.

2007-07-20 20:15:33

Messenger editorial

The rain continued to fall in July forcing the postponement of the much anticipated Abbeyfield Festival. But it wasn’t the only wash-out…

2007-07-20 18:46:33

Pitsmoor Credit Union merger

For more than 10 years, Pitsmoor Credit Union’s volunteer directors have worked hard to build a local credit union for local people. It has been successful and new people have joined, but a recent funding bid to the Lottery has failed, and without this funding the Pitsmoor office will close.

2007-07-20 01:42:22

New Head for Pye Bank

Governors at Pye Bank Church of England Primary School have announced in the last couple of weeks the appointment of a new Headteacher. Paul Hopkinson will take up the position in September.

2007-07-20 01:15:26

Owler Brook and Whiteways

In Fir Vale, the schools are arranged differently. Owler Brook is a 3-form entry infant school and Whiteways is a junior school, also with 3 forms in each year group. The proposal is to turn each school into a primary school for children from 4 to 11. Each school would have 2 forms per year group.

2007-07-20 01:13:15

St Catherine’s

St Catherine’s RC Primary School has always nurtured a small-community environment. It is a faith school with a Catholic ethos but teaches all its pupils appreciation and tolerance of other faiths.

This is a longer version of the article printed in the Messenger, and exclusive to the website.

2007-07-20 01:10:00

Council consults on school expansions

To cope with an increased number of children in the area, the Council is proposing the expansion of four schools in Burngreave and Fir Vale – St Catherine’s, Pye Bank, Owler Brookand Whiteways. Meetings took place throughout June to give parents the opportunity to have their say on the plans.

2007-07-20 01:08:30

Councillors’ Surgery Dates

Your local councillors, Jackie Drayton, Ibrar Hussain and Steve Jones, share surgeries on a rota basis. Details here.

2007-07-19 17:15:35

The priorities for this year

The most important role of the Area Panel is to make sure that the Council and other organisations such as the police and NHS provide services that respond to what local people want and need. The Area Panel has recently updated its annual plan which looks at what needs improvement and how this can happen.

2007-07-19 16:50:07

Burngreave Area Panel

Latest news from the Area Co-ordinator for the Burngreave Area Panel, including:

The priorities for this year
How to contribute to the flood relief funds
Councillors' Surgery Dates
Next Area Panel meeting details

2007-07-19 16:27:37

An invitation to a public meeting

Burngreave Community Action Forum and Burngreave New Deal for Communities Partnership invite you to come and find out about the major changes happening in Burngreave and meet the new Board Members.

2007-07-19 16:10:13

Dorrett Buckley-Greaves' Personal Statement

The personal statement of Dorrett Buckley-Greaves, candidate for the 2007 Community Representatives elections.

2007-07-19 15:44:30

Chris Sissons' Personal Statement

Chris Sissons, a candidate in the 2007 Community Representatives elections, provides his personal statement.

2007-07-19 15:38:18

Richard Ben Morris' Personal Statement

The personal statement of Richard Ben Morris, a candidate for the 2007 Community Representatives elections.

2007-07-19 15:29:23

Drew Dallen's Resignation Letter

As a result of there being no 2007 Community Representatives election, Drew Dallen has withdrawn as a candidate. Read his full letter of resignation, exclusive to the website.

2007-07-19 15:03:28

Drew Dallen's Personal Statement and Resignation letter

The personal statement of Drew Dallen, a nominee for the 2007 Community Representatives elections.

As a result of there being no election, this candidate has withdrawn. His full letter of resignation is available here, exclusive to the website.

2007-07-19 14:56:05

Muhammad Iqbal's Personal Statement

Muhammad Iqbal, nominee for the 2007 Community Representatives elections, provides his personal statement.

2007-07-19 14:45:43

Personal Statements from the Community Representatives nominees

Learn more about the nominees for the Community Representative elections.

2007-07-19 14:41:40

Community Representatives Elections

Latest News

By the close of nominations on Wednesday 6th June 2007, Electoral Reform Services (ERS), the company running our elections, had received six nominations. BNDfC had six places for Community Representatives on the Partnership Board. We have been advised by ERS that in this instance the six nominations can be accepted on to the Board ‘unopposed’.

2007-07-19 14:27:56

A New Deal for Burngreave

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities including:

Community Representatives Elections – Latest News
Personal statements from the nominees
Details of the public meeting where you can meet the new Board Members

2007-07-19 14:24:20

Residents say...

The Messenger asked people living close to the Mosque what they thought about the planned rebuilding. Nearly all are practising Muslims. No one objected to a Mosque being sited where it is now.

2007-07-18 23:31:57

Debate over mosque plans

The Council has received hundreds of comments for and against the planning proposal to demolish and rebuild a new Mosque on Barnsley Road. The Messenger visited the Mosque to find out more.

2007-07-18 23:22:27

Fundraising Dinner

This thursday 28th at 7pm there is a fundrasiing dinner for the rebuilding of Sheffield Girls College in Bagh Kashmir with a premiere showing of the film that Julia Armstrong took of the Sheffield delegation (including laying the foundation stone) and also photographic exhibition

2007-06-28 11:41:03

The Lord Mayor’s Picnic in the Park

The Lord Mayor (Councillor Jackie Drayton) invited Sheffield to come along to join her in a “Picnic in the Park” Sunday, 13th May 2007, Abbeyfield Park, to celebrate her year in office.

2007-06-13 11:50:33

Who really ended slavery?

This year marks 200 years since the abolition of slavery, and at a public meeting on 14th June 2007, we will hear a lot about those who campaigned to end it. Guest speaker: Weyman Bennett.

2007-06-11 17:39:45

Adult learning working group quarterly report May 2007

Details of the report from the Adult Learning working group to the BCAF quarterly forum on 26th May 2007.

2007-06-06 15:34:22

Adult Learning working group

Information about the Adult Learning working group, its activities and reports.

2007-06-06 15:29:24

Co-ordinating committee report May 2007

Details of the report from the co-ordinating committee given to the open forum meeting in May 2007.

2007-06-06 13:52:36

BCAF Co-ordinating Committee

Information about the Co-ordinating committee which manages BCAF.

2007-06-06 13:50:13

Agewise quarterly report May 2007

Report from BCAF Agewise working group for May 2007.

2007-06-06 13:21:23

BCAF Agewise working group

Details of the BCAF Agewise working group, its meetings and activities.

2007-06-06 13:19:05

Health groups quarterly report May 2007

Report from BCAF Health working group for May 2007.

2007-06-06 13:07:10

BCAF Health working Group

Details about the Health working group and its meetings

2007-06-06 13:03:55

Buildings working group quarterly report May 2007

Report from the BCAF environment/buildings working group for May 2007.

2007-06-06 12:50:57

Environment/Buildings working group

Details about the BCAF Environment/Buildings working group, with reports from meetings.

2007-06-06 12:28:55

Refugee and Asylum Seekers quarterly report May 2007

Report from BCAF refugee and asylum seekers working group from May 2007.

2007-06-06 12:12:35

Refugee and Asylum Seekers working group

Details about the BCAF refugee and asylum seekers working group, with reports from meetings.

2007-06-06 12:09:46

BCAF quarterly meeting May 07

Report from the May 2007 BCAF meeting.

2007-06-06 11:18:52

Partnership Board nomination form

Download of nomination form in PDF format for candidates for the BNDfC Partnership Board.

2007-06-05 16:08:50

A Day of Remembrance

22nd July 2007, Peter Street playing fields: ‘Burngreave Real People’ presents a day of music and activities to remember the 200 years since the abolition of slavery.

2007-06-04 19:55:49

Sold out

As various housing and projects take place, all that is missing are luxury family homes for those working in the emerging business quarter.

2007-06-04 15:44:18

Luxury Woodside

Campaigners for more affordable housing on Woodside failed to persuade Council members to rethink their plans at a recent meeting. Pleas for more public consultation over the options were ignored.

2007-06-04 15:27:54

Councillors' Surgery Dates

Your local councillors, Jackie Drayton, Ibrar Hussain and Steve Jones, share surgeries on a rota basis. Details here.

2007-06-01 20:35:31

Schools Expansion Consultation

Special meetings have been arranged to explain to parents the proposed expansion of four local primary schools in Burngreave, Pitsmoor and Fir Vale and to hear what you think. Try and make sure you get along to them, to ask questions, and have your say.

2007-06-01 20:11:19

Burngreave Area Panel

Latest news from the Area Co-ordinator for the Burngreave Area Panel, including:

Cricketers in Abbeyfield Park
Schools Expansion Consultation
Councillors' Surgery Dates
Next Area Panel meeting details

2007-06-01 20:00:58

BNDfC Community Representative elections

These are the last few days for your opportunity to register to vote in the BNDfC Community Representatives elections and for you to put yourself forward as a candidate to stand as a Community Representative on the BNDfC Board.

2007-06-01 19:41:22

JOB: Regeneration Manager – Employment and Skills

This is a key post within the programme and will develop and expand the activities that are already underway and integrate them into the Local Economic Development Strategy for the area.

Salary: £27,313 – £35,771
Closing date: Thursday 28 June 2007 at 12.00 noon

2007-06-01 19:22:31

Vestry Hall news

Burngreave Vestry Hall refurbishment reached the last lap recently, but there are concerns that little is planned for the provision at the Centre.

2007-05-31 21:16:07

New post for Regeneration Manager

Cecilia Shields, BNDfC Regeneration Manager for Employment & Skills, has recently taken on the post of the Neighbourhood Enterprise Champions Programme Manager for ‘Generation Enterprise’. Generation Enterprise is the title of Sheffield’s bid to the Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI).

2007-05-31 19:56:49

A New Deal for Burngreave

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities including:

New post for Regeneration Manager
Job: Regeneration Manager – Employment and Skills
BNDfC Community Representative elections – Deadline extended

2007-05-31 19:51:50

Council Sells Land

As the Council sells off its assets, local home-owners have had the land sold under their feet.

2007-05-30 22:19:43

Burngreave Community Action Trust AGM

Details of the Burngreave Community Action Trust (BCAT) Annual General Meeting.

2007-05-27 16:50:07

BCAF Quarterly Forum Meetings

A meetings for all Burngreave residents and workers.

2007-05-22 15:56:06

Burngreave Community Action Forum

Information about the activities of Burngreave Community Action Forum (BCAF)

2007-05-22 15:49:52

24th May Area Panel meeting

The next meeting of the Burngreave Area Panel is on Thursday 24th May 2006 in the Furnival meeting room (not at Verdon Street recreation centre).

2007-05-21 19:23:58

Legal Aid cuts

Sheffield Law Centre and other advice agencies in Sheffield are taking part in the Week of Action called by the Access to Justice Alliance, with a demonstration against Legal Aid cuts on Monday 21 May 2007 outside the Combined Court Centre.

2007-05-15 16:05:21

Got a proper ‘traffic plan’, Northern General?

Every organisation that creates traffic – either staff, visitors, customers or suppliers – is nowadays encouraged to explore what is called a ‘travel plan’…

2007-05-10 13:16:31

Councillors' Surgery Dates

Your local councillors, Jackie Drayton, Ibrar Hussain and Steve Jones, share surgeries on a rota basis. Details here.

2007-05-06 17:51:37

Next Area Panel Meeting

The next Area Panel meeting will be held on Thursday 25th May 2006 at 6pm at Firshill Community Primary School, Orphanage Road.

2007-05-06 17:46:58

Compost bin deal

The City Council and Veolia (formerly Onyx) have won some funds to subsidise the cost of compost recycling bins.

2007-05-06 17:44:38

A new school for Burngreave?

As the Messenger has reported recently, and many parents with young children will know, there is a growing shortage of school places for primary school age children in the area.

2007-05-06 17:36:52

Burngreave Area Panel

Latest news from the Area Co-ordinator for the Burngreave Area Panel. Including:

A new school for Burngreave?
Compost bin deal
Next Area Panel meeting details
Councillors' Surgery Dates

2007-05-06 17:33:35

Partnership Board Meeting – Wednesday, 29 March 2006

Details of what was discussed and decided at the 29th March 2006 Partnership Board Meeting.

2007-05-06 17:21:27

Are you on Incapacity Benefit and looking for a new start?

Come and talk with the Work and Well-being team at the BNDfC van as part of the Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival.

2007-05-06 17:15:46

Vestry Hall's new look on show

An important public meeting has been organised so you can get involved in the future plans of one of Burngreave’s most prestigious landmarks.

2007-05-06 17:12:35

Forum House provides Burngreave jobs boost

Burngreave Opportunities (BOPPS) – the One Stop Shop for Jobs and Training – is just one of the projects moving into Forum House.

2007-05-06 17:07:14

Theme Meetings

Details of the theme meetings for May 2006.

2007-05-06 17:02:44

Youth Work

BNDfC’s Community Engagement Team (CET) has been working with a group of kids from Parkwood School to organise an after school photo workshop.

2007-05-06 16:59:52

A New Deal for Burngreave

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities, including:

Forum House provides Burngreave jobs boost
Coffee Morning
Youth Work
Theme Meetings
Vestry Hall's new look on show
Are you on Incapacity Benefit and looking for a new start?
Details of the 26 March 2006 Partnership Board Meeting

2007-05-06 16:51:34

East Sheffield Regeneration Team

News from Sheffield City Council on the regeneration of Woodside.

2007-05-06 16:32:45

End of free English courses

Burngreave residents joined a demonstration against the government proposal to end free English courses for speakers of other languages.

2007-05-04 12:36:50

Burngreave Area Panel

Andy Shallice gives his views on local traffic issues. Plus:

‘Bring out your rubbish’ days in June 05

(Archive: June 2005)

2007-05-01 15:54:02

Not Continuing

Details on how the following projects are to cease after their funding from New Deal ends:

Creative Burngreave
Safer Homes

2007-04-29 17:01:56

Community projects keep going

Details of how the following projects are continuing:

The Yemeni Community Association
Pitsmoor Credit Union
Community Language Schools

2007-04-29 16:55:41

Uncertain futures

Details of how or whether the following projects will continue after New Deal's decision to cut their funding:

Catch the Drift
Burngreave Domestic Abuse Project

2007-04-29 16:49:05

Work Continues...

Details of how the following projects are continuing after New Deal's decisions about their funding:

Bookstart
Cellar Space Project
Family Support
Burngreave Language Support Agency
Catherine Street Renewal Project
Burngreave Community Action Trust

2007-04-29 16:36:20

New Deal projects update

New Deal funding ran out for some projects in March 2006, following New Deal’s decisions to give them ‘red’ and ‘amber’ lights and no further money. This issue, we asked what has happened these projects?

2007-04-29 16:23:14

Survey results

New Deal will be well pleased with the results of the recent Household Survey, which shows nearly two-thirds of those asked think New Deal has improved the area a great deal or a fair amount. Only aro