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Issue 1157
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Local News
18th March 2021
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Greater flooding protection for Deepcar Sheffield City Council have confirmed that further investment is being made available for flood defences in Clough Dyke, Deepcar. Clough Dyke is an open watercourse that runs through woodland in Deepcar before entering a culverted section. In periods of prolonged or intensive rainfall the water can build-up behind blockages, resulting in deep water in the woodland. This presents a potential risk of flooding to nearby properties. Residents raised this issue with Local Labour councillor Julie Grocutt and in response Sheffield City Council and the
Discovery of possible Iron-Age site in Oxspring
Environmental Agency are devising measures to help alleviate the flood risk, until the permanent works can commence. As well as a more long-term solution being sought, immediate works will be undertaken to replace the temporary fencing with something more permanent. Lisa Banes, local campaigner and Labour local election candidate, welcomed the news stating: “This is a really encouraging development which should be a relief to residents. I know from speaking with those affected by flooding, or who are concerned about
Last October, Look Local reported on a local archaeology group obtaining funding for a survey of a possible Iron-Age or RomanoBritish site at Roughbirchworth, Oxspring. This geophysical survey has now taken place and has shown the outlines of ancient circular defensive ditches and other features which may have been Iron-Age houses. A spokesperson for the group, Barry Tylee said – ‘We are very excited about the results of the sur-
Stocksbridge Steel update
After a week of uncertainty surrounding Liberty Steel with news that its biggest lender, Greensill Bank had gone into administration, local MP Miriam Cates issued the following statement. “I’ve been informed by the Department for Business that Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng had a constructive meeting yesterday evening with Community, GMB and Unite union leaders to discuss the ongoing situation at Liberty Steel. Mr Kwarteng assured the Unions that he is continuing to monitor developments very closely and will work to build a strong, sustainable steel sector in the UK. Stocksbridge Speciality Steels is an asset of national importance and over the coming days I will be continuing to urge the Government to do everything possible to protect jobs and livelihoods and make sure that there is a great future for steel in Stocksbridge.” The Guardian reported on Monday 15 March “Gupta on Friday told GFC bosses to conserve cash while it negotiated new loans. Hundreds of workers at two of Liberty’s 11 UK plants – in Rotherham and Stocksbridge – were placed on furlough from Friday night, putting them on 80% pay on the government’s Covid job retention scheme.”
the risk of it, what a worry it can understandably causes. “I’m delighted that we’re seeing even more action from the council in making sure properties are safe and protected, and I want to thank Councillor Julie Grocutt for working with me in our efforts to get greater flooding protection for the area”. The council expects the new measures to directly reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties, as well as those in the surrounding area.
vey. Previously, there has been little evidence of Iron-Age or RomanoBritish people in this area and it had been thought that any remaining features or structures would have been ploughed out over the years, but this is not the case. We would now like to carry out a small excavation of some of these features to discover what remains, involving as many in the community as possible, especially schools and local children. This fits in with the National Curriculum (Key Stage 2) which covers
aspects of the Iron Age. Ila Fox in Oxspring is keen to get involved and has drawn us a picture showing what an Iron-Age house in Roughbirchworth might have been like.’ Thanks to Ila for the picture and to the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society for funding the survey. More information can be obtained from the Roughbirchworth Community Excavation Group’s Facebook page.
JACK’S SUPERMARKET DONATES WELCOME BACK HAMPERS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS Jack’s Supermarket, on Kilner Way in Sheffield, has kindly donated a hamper to welcome the hard-working teachers and staff back to schools in the local area. Following the government announcement, schools were allowed to reopen on Monday 8th March, and Hillsborough Primary School and Meynell Primary School were gifted with goodies from Jack’s for the staffroom, including tea, coffee, soft drinks, biscuits and snacks. Daniel Saragea, store manager of Jack’s Sheffield, said: “Teachers and other school staff have been working so hard throughout the pandemic, especially having to adjust to home learning. We wanted to show our support and appreciation by donating a hamper for all of the staff to enjoy as they settle back in as schools reopen. We love to help our local community in Sheffield and will show our appreciation for hard work in any way we can.”
