Roland Sebestyen

Sheffield

Local Democracy Reporter at The Star (Sheffield)

Local Democracy Reporter for Sheffield

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More than 40 children died under the care of Sheffield Children’s hospital last year - report

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A new report says there were 41 deaths “under the care of Sheffield Children’s [Hospital]” in 2024/25. Sheffield City Council’s health scrutiny sub-committee will next week (June 5) discuss Sheffield Children’s quality account report in detail where – among many things – councillors will be able to ask questions about how the hospital is planning on learning from deaths that occurred under their care.
Date for Stocksbridge and Upper Don by-election in Sheffield is set

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A by-election for the Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward in Sheffield will take place on June 26, following the resignation of Councillor Julie Grocutt. Ms Grocutt, who stepped down from Sheffield City Council a few weeks ago, triggered the by-election after two local government electors from the area formally requested it in writing — the requirement for such a vote to be held.
Third Sheffield Labour branch votes to express opposition to government benefits cuts

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A third Sheffield Labour branch has voted to oppose the government’s planned benefit cuts, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has learned.
Sheffield shop stripped of licence after 1,000 illegal vapes discovered

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A Sheffield shop has been stripped of its licence after more than 1,000 illegal vapes were found at the premises. Jordanthorpe Food & Wine, on Dyche Lane, lost its licence after a hearing by the Sheffield City Council licensing sub-committee. The shop was previously referred to the committee for a review of its licence after a number of site visits. These had led to the repeated seizure of illegal vapes over the course of more than a year.
Sheffield shop loses licence after seizure of more than 1,000 illegal vapes

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A convenience store in Sheffield has had its licence revoked after authorities confiscated more than 1,000 illegal vapes from the premises. Jordanthorpe Food & Wine, located on Dyche Lane, lost its licence following a hearing by Sheffield City Council’s licensing sub-committee.
Sheffield Uni’s former 19th century Victorian villa used for offices may turn into new homes

2 weeks ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A historic Victorian villa in Sheffield city centre could soon be transformed into new housing under a fresh proposal. Located on Glossop Road, the 19th-century building—classified as a key unlisted heritage asset—was most recently used by the University of Sheffield. According to planning documents, this was “but these functions have been relocated to modern alternative premises,” after which the building was emptied and sold.
Ten new homes and two commercial units proposed to replace used car pitch in Sheffield

2 weeks ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A proposal to replace a used car pitch in Sheffield with a development of ten new homes and two commercial units has been submitted to Sheffield City Council. The application, submitted by Deyar Properties Ltd, outlines plans to build two three-storey buildings on the Green Gate Motor Company site on Upperthorpe Road. The development would comprise eight one-bedroom and two two-bedroom apartments, along with two ground-floor commercial units.
New boundary changes proposed for Sheffield Conservation Areas

2 weeks ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

Sheffield City Council is set to consider changes to the boundaries of several Conservation Areas across the city. A proposal is on the agenda for next Tuesday’s (May 27) planning committee meeting, following the council’s successful bid to the Government’s Planning Skills Delivery Fund (PSDF) in 2023.
Tom Hunt stays as leader of council and says ‘our better days are ahead of us’

2 weeks ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

Cllr Tom Hunt has been re-elected as the leader of Sheffield City Council at the authority’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) today. During the meeting, councillors voted once again to confirm Cllr Hunt in the top role. In the first round of voting, he received 34 votes, with Cllr Martin Smith of the Liberal Democrats securing 28, and Cllr Angela Argenzio of the Greens receiving 14.
Plan to convert house into new pre-school nursery in Stocksbridge refused

2 weeks ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A proposal to convert a house into a new pre-school nursery in Stocksbridge has been refused. The plan included the conversion of an end of terrace house on Smith Road but Sheffield City Council’s planning officers have decided against it on a number of grounds, including its impact on the neighbours, the harm on the character of the area, parking and loss of biodiversity.