Lucy Ashton
Senior Political Reporter at BBC Radio Sheffield
Senior political reporter for @BBCSheffield covering South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire Award winning journo and politico. Views my own [email protected]
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2 days ago |
bbc.co.uk | Lucy Ashton
Image source, Louise HaighImage caption, Sheffield Heeley MP Louise Haigh has welcomed the fundingBBC South Yorkshire political reporterWhat's it like to live in a "trailblazer neighbourhood"? The Sheffield suburbs of Batemoor and Jordanthorpe are among 25 postcodes around the country which will benefit from £20m of government investment over the next 10 years. Yet when the BBC visited both areas, residents said they wanted to be listened to before the money is spent.
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2 days ago |
bbc.com | Lucy Ashton
'Listen to people before investing in our neighbourhood'Lucy AshtonBBC South Yorkshire political reporterLouise HaighSheffield Heeley MP Louise Haigh has welcomed the fundingWhat's it like to live in a "trailblazer neighbourhood"? The Sheffield suburbs of Batemoor and Jordanthorpe are among 25 postcodes around the country which will benefit from £20m of government investment over the next 10 years.
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bbc.com | Lucy Ashton
Uni hails savings after £50m shortfall warningLucy AshtonBBC News, South YorkshireBBCThe University of Sheffield said falling international student numbers meant it had to take action to cut costsThe University of Sheffield says it has stabilised its finances after warning of a £50m shortfall last year. All departments were told to make savings after student numbers fell because of a reduction in the number of international students.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Lucy Ashton
Rail strategy to focus on speed and reliabilityLucy AshtonBBC News, South YorkshireBBCBarnsley's new rail strategy is expected to be discussed by councillors last weekA long-term plan to improve Barnsley's train services has been launched, with the aim of providing "faster and more reliable" rail links. The new strategy was intended to lead to enhanced rail connectivity, making travel easier and quicker, and boosting economic growth, according to Barnsley Council.
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bbc.com | Lucy Ashton
School pioneers project to help SEND pupilsLucy AshtonBBC News, South Yorkshire political reporterBBCMum Abi and Carfield Primary School deputy head teacher Bethan ArthurA Sheffield school has received government support so pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) find it a calmer and happier place to learn. Carfield Primary School at Meersbrook was one of 1,200 schools nationwide chosen to take part in a £9.5m government scheme.
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A by-election will take place in the Stocksbridge ward in Sheffield on Thursday, June 26 It comes after sitting councillor Julie Grocutt resigned She was first elected for Labour but then quit the party and moved to the Community Councillors group
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