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Lord Mayor of Sheffield to serve another year in office The Council has decided to postpone its Annual Council meeting until May 2021. Changes to the law mean that the Council does not have to hold an annual meeting this year and the current appointments will remain in place for another year.

Councillor Tony Downing, Lord Mayor of Sheffield, will serve an additional year in office to ensure

continuity during the current COVID-19 outbreak. Cllr Downing was initially due to step down on the 20th May after completing a oneyear term, he will now remain in office until May 2021. The Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Gail Smith, who supports the Lord Mayor in his civic duties, will also stay in her current role.

Lord Mayor Tony Downing said: “Val and I are honoured to continue in our role as Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress for another year, a role we are thoroughly enjoying.

It is with great pride that I see that the city is working together with the same spirit of community, resilience and support that has seen us through difficult times in the past. I

am constantly amazed by the Steel Spirit shown by the people of Sheffield.”

Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Gail Smith said: “Since I took office as Deputy Lord Mayor, it has been a privilege to support the Lord and Lady Mayoress in their very busy role. I will continue to do so over the coming year. Our communities

are experiencing some big changes in their lives during this pandemic, many things have changed, and some things will never be the same again. We need to continue looking out for each other, and if we do, I know we will all come out of this as stronger individuals, and our communities, and our city, will be all the better for it.”

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BE A SUCCESSFUL QUITTER IN 2020 Sarah* started smoking at the age of 23 following nights out with friends who were smokers.

On average she was smoking 6-10 per day but decided to stop smoking to follow a more healthy life style.

Sarah attended smoking cessation support at her local GP surgery, weekly appointments for 12 weeks meant that she had the professional support she needed, Sarah found this support excellent and very helpful and without it she doubts she would be where she is now, which is smoke free. Apart from using Nicotine Replacement Products Sarah found remaining positive was a major factor for her and helped her on a daily basis. Since stopping smoking Sarah feels far less breathless than she did and has noticed a drastic improvement and feels she now has a far better health, something she didn’t have when she was smoking. Since stopping

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In what month is Australian Day celebrated?

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What character does Josh Hutchinson play in the Hunger Games?

3.

The Rigveda is a sacred book in which religion?

4.

Which capital city on the bank of the Danube is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn?

5.

Richard Thaler has been awarded a Nobel prize in 2017 in what field?

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Which international airport, as of 2017, has the most passengers? a)New York b) Chicago c) Atlanta

7.

Who is the famously hard drinking Irish playwright and author who is quoted as saying “I only drink on two occasions—when I’m thirsty and when I’m not”?

8.

What term is used to show that a piece of music should be played very loud? a) Fresco b) Espansivo c) Fortissimo

9.

As of 2017, which has the highest population London or Hong Kong?

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In the News This Week 3rd June - 9th June

03/6/1862

A 3000-strong riot occurred at Wardsend Cemetery in Sheffield against rumours of bodysnatching from the grounds.

04/6/20012 The Diamond Jubilee Concert was held outside Buckingham Palace.

05/6/1977 The Apple II, one of the first personal computers, goes on sale.

06/6/1984 Tetris, one of the best-selling video games of all-time, is released.

07/6/1982

Priscilla Presley opens Graceland to the public.

08/6/1042

Edward the Confessor becomes King of England, one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England.

09/6/1924

In the second attempt to climb Mount Everest, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappear, possibly having first made the summit

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News, Information and Advice Council states it’s position on reopening of schools

We have taken this decision based on carefully reviewing our local position against the Government’s 5 tests.

• Test 1: Protect the NHS’s ability to cope.

• Test 2: See a sustained and consistent fall in the daily death rates from COVID-19 so we are confident that we have moved beyond the peak.

With regards to Test 1, we know that the NHS in Sheffield is coping and that in regards to Although the Government announced an the second test, infection rates locally are intention to re-open schools on a phased coming down. basis from June 1st, Sheffield City Council The Director of Public Health does not feel ( along with others) have chosen not to assured that the next three tests will be met follow the easing of restrictions staright in Sheffield by the 1st June. away. The Council have issued a detailed • Test 3: Reliable data from SAGE showing statement explaining the reason fro this that the rate of infection is decreasing to decision: Below is a statement from Councillor Abtisam manageable levels across the board.

The third test focuses on us having ‘reliable Mohamed, Cabinet Member for Education data that shows the rate of infection is and Skills, Sheffield City Council: decreasing to manageable levels’ – The Sheffield City Council understands that Sheffield Director of Public Health, Greg Fell this is an extremely challenging time for has advised that we do not currently have all living in our city. Following last night’s access to data about community transmission announcement, relating to the review of the current national lockdown arrangements, we of Covid-19 at a local level. We cannot be have taken time to consider our position. We confident of the rate of transmission and stated previously that in order to support the spread of Covid-19 at a community level.

This is measured by R, which is based on increase of children in nurseries and school settings, as a Council we need to be confident how many people on average each person passes the disease onto. Our aim is to keep of our position against the Government’s this below 1, resulting in a reduction to the 5 tests outlined on the 19th April 2020. A number of cases. As shared in last nights critical element to those tests included an effective national test and trace system being Government briefing we were told that the R value is between 07. and 0.9 nationally. The in place.

Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance We have been advised by the Sheffield confirmed that this is very close to R=1.

Director of Public Health, Greg Fell who has • Test 4: Be confident that the range of reviewed the local position and he does not feel assured that the recently announced ‘Test operational challenges, including testing and Trace’ programme will be sufficiently well capacityand PPE, are in hand, with supply established and robust enough to be in place able to meet future demand. for 1st June. He has advised that the Test and At this point in the pandemic Test 4 is crucial.

Trace system should be in place and working In relation to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) we are confident that our local effectively for 14 days before schools and framework approach will ensure that settings nurseries begin increasing their numbers. are supported with the use of PPE. Whilst nationally the Government is Locally, we do not feel confident that the requesting that schools and nurseries start recently announced NHS ‘Test and Trace’ to increase the number of pupils attending programme is sufficiently well established over the coming weeks, in light of the and robust enough to effectively manage any Sheffield Public Health advice we do not yet local outbreaks of COVID-19. This national feel assured that it is the right time and are NHS Test and Trace programme is welcomed advising our schools and nurseries to delay increasing numbers until the 15th June 2020. and is essential in order for us to reduce virus transmission in Sheffield. The Director We are acutely aware that many schools of Public Health‘s advice is the pace with may have already put systems in place for which we can identify cases and then ‘act’ to increasing numbers of children prior to this isolate cases is vital. It requires an accurate date. However, our priority must always and timely response. In Sheffield we want be ensuring the safety of our staff and the more time for this programme to mobilise, children is not compromised when the be tested and demonstrate that it is working numbers are increased. All settings will before we start to rely on it. continue to remain open for children of key • Test 5: Be confident that any adjustments workers and vulnerable children as they have been since the start of the national lock to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelms down. For maintained schools, where the the NHS. Council is the employer, we are instructing We need to be confident that any schools not to increase the number of children attending more widely. For all adjustments will not risk a second peak or other schools, academies, and nurseries in overwhelm our local NHS system. Given Sheffield, we are strongly advising that they this is our aim we only want to increase the also delay their wider reopening to the 15th number of children in schools and settings June. when we are confident we have all the right From the Director of Public Health: Greg systems in place locally and these are shown Fell to be working and effective and that it is

therefore as safe as possible for children and staff. We will continue to monitor things closely and advise schools/settings when we do feel the time is right. For maintained schools, where the Council is the employer, we are instructing schools not to increase the number of children attending more widely. For all other schools, academies, and childcare settings, we are strongly advising that they also delay their wider reopening.

We will continue to review our advice and guidance to all schools and childcare settings but, we advise that neither should open more widely before 15th June, in order to allow for a full 14 days cycle of the Test and Trace systems.

covid scam warning

Concerns have been raised over the emergence of new types of scams which try to take advantage of vulnerable households in South Yorkshire during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Over 2,000 online fraud attempts have been identified and blocked in the past month, according to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, including fake online shops and websites which attempt to steal user data, and fraudulent adverts. It is estimated that scams cost the UK economy up to £10bn each year with the average victim losing over £3,000.

In response, OFTEC, the registration body for off-grid heating, is helping to raise awareness of the types of scams taking place during the lockdown and how households in South Yorkshire can protect themselves from unscrupulous activity. These include: • Email scams. Be wary of any emails which say you can obtain a refund on taxes, heating bills or other expenses during the lockdown.

Avoid clicking on links as they may contain viruses or direct you to fake websites which are designed to impersonate well-known organisations such as banks.

• Social media scams. Adverts offering miracle coronavirus cures or treatments are fake and should be ignored or reported through the relevant social media platform.

These adverts may occasionally be mistakenly shared by a friend or family member but this does not make them any more legitimate.

• Telephone scams. With more people at home, there is an increased risk of telephone scams from criminals pretending to be calling from a bank, mortgage provider or utility company. If you receive an unexpected or suspicious call, do not share any financial or personal information and hang up immediately. If you have any concerns about a call you have received, contact your provider directly.

• Door knocking scams. Unqualified individuals may impersonate heating technicians or other tradespeople. If your boiler needs essential work, use a qualified technician who is GasSafe (for mains gas) or OFTEC (for heating oil or solid fuel) registered and ensure they follow government guidelines on social distancing.

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Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice.

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MATCH FISHING GETS GREEN LIGHT FROM GOVERNMENT THANKS TO NEW BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES Robust new best practice guidelines published by the Angling Trust to bring match fishing in line with COVID-19 procedures have now been agreed by the government as a basis for competitions to resume immediately. These include no gathering of competitors for the draw or prize giving and special equipment and arrangements to maintain social distancing during the weigh-in.

The Angling Trust guidelines were produced in consultation with leading anglers, organisers and fisheries in the match fishing community across all angling disciplines.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) made clear in their announcement and supporting literature on 13th May 2020 that it was unlikely that competitions could be undertaken across any sporting discipline.

However, the Angling Trust compiled a case for the best practice guidelines to form the basis on which match fishing can comply with both the overarching government guidance that accompanies the Coronavirus regulations and the specific prohibitions on public gatherings of more than two people from different households. Failure to follow these guidelines would almost certainly invalidate the insurance of clubs or fisheries and will certainly expose anglers, and therefore the wider public, to a great risk of infection.

In last week’s submission to the DCMS, Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook set out the reasons why competition

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• Fishing competitions involve no contact between competitors and is more or less the comparison of catch returns at the end of the day • Social distancing is maintained at all times during an angling competition • There are no spectators • No competitor is allowed to make contact with another competitor or their equipment The Angling Trust best practice document was presented to Sport England and the DCMS last week who agreed that they were ‘sensible’ and could be issued this week as the basis for a safe resumption of match fishing in England. In response, DCMS also stated that they were looking for sports to satisfy themselves that all guidance they are producing for their members adheres to the overarching guidance published by the government.

Following the easing of some of the lockdown restrictions on May 13th, general guidance to anglers in the Angling Trust’s When We Fish Again report will be revised. The changes will include: • A resumption in match fishing in line with best practice guidance • The use of keep nets will be permitted for all anglers • Kayak and boat fishing in freshwater Separate guidelines have been produced for game, coarse and sea angling competitions but Charter boat fishing is still not compliant under the current regulations.

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Premier League Return Announced Premier League Shareholders have agreed to a new provisional restart date for the 2019/20 season of Wednesday 17th June, provided that all safety requirements are in place.

Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal postponed due to the EFL Cup Final - will now take place on 17th June, followed by a full match round beginning on Friday 19th June.

Due to Covid-19, games will take place behind closed doors. Premier League Shareholders also approved a proposal that would see all 92 remaining matches broadcast live in the UK by the League’s existing broadcast partners:

Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC Sport and Amazon Prime.

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday 17th June.

But this date cannot be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed, as the health and welfare of all participants and supporters is our priority. Sadly, matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums, so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 matches. The Premier League and our clubs are proud to have incredibly passionate and loyal supporters. It is important to ensure as many people as possible can watch the matches at home.

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The planned kick-off times in the UK for live matches will also differ from the traditional times.

Weekend matches will be scheduled as follows: • Friday: 8pm • Saturday: 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm & 8pm • Sunday: 12pm, 2pm, 4:30pm & 7pm • Monday: 8pm Midweek matches will be scheduled as follows (all times BST): • Tuesday: 6pm & 8pm • Wednesday: 6pm & 8pm • Thursday: 6pm & 8pm

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timeline to that of the Premier League to avoid any potential issues with promoted and relegated Following on from the Clubs, the Sky Bet announcements from Championship season the Premier League, is set to conclude with the EFL Championship the Championship issued the following on Play-Off Final on or May 31st: around 30 July 2020.

Following Saturday’s Final details are still to announcement by the be confirmed following Government to allow further discussions with elite sporting events to the League’s Broadcast return behind closed partner, Sky Sports. doors, the EFL has this During the weekend’s weekend agreed to discussions it was a provisional restart further agreed to date of the weekend consider changing of 20 June 2020 for Regulations to matches in the Sky Bet permit the use of Championship. five substitutes in the The date is subject to remaining fixtures the strict proviso that all and also increasing safety requirements and the matchday Government guidance squad from 18 to 20 is met and that clubs players. Discussions receive clearance from their local authorities in will continue with Championship clubs in order to stage matches this respect. at their home grounds.

The fixture schedule, broadcast selections After discussing and details on iFollow/ various approaches streaming services will and the importance follow in due course. of completing the EFL Chair Rick Parry season in a similar said: “With Sky Bet Championship Clubs set to return to full contact training later this week and following Saturday’s Government ESTABLISHED announcement, we are edging closer towards OVER 100 YEARS resuming the 2019/20 EFL season. We have therefore today

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Superb in the air and fearsome in the tackle, his energy and determination were a Sheffield United huge part of what made Football Club are the team tick, and he deeply saddened to was liked and respected learn of the passing of by all. former player Brian Former team-mate Len Richardson.

Badger said: “I am so Brian was born in sorry to hear of Brian’s Sheffield in 1934 and passing. When I came in joined the Blades, to the first team frame first as an amateur, in 1954, going on to make at the tender age of 17, 336 appearances for he and Joe Shaw took the club, scoring nine me under their wings. goals over a period What better grounding that ended when he could a young lad have joined Swindon Town in January 1966. He spent in the game - they were chalk and cheese three years playing for - Joe was sheer class, United’s nursery club, but ‘Richo’ was the Oaks Fold, but it was former goalkeeping tireless worker, closing legend Jack Smith who down, marshaling, spotted him playing for totally fearless. He the S&H FA youth team was a proper player, and recommended a Sheffield lad with his services to the the heart of a lion, he club, but it would be epitomised what it took three years before he to play for Sheffield would become a first United and I was really team player under the management of Joe privileged to share the Mercer. same field as him.”

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