Inquiry from ex-UN chief into Sheffield tree felling project set to be released today

An independent inquiry into the Sheffield Street Trees dispute led by former UN humanitarian chief, Sir Mark Lowcock, is set to be released at 10:30am today.

A livestreamed press release by Sheffield City Council will follow shortly afterwards.

The report will investigate the controversial tree-felling programme which in Sheffield which has been ongoing since 2012.

Northern Mayors set to hold meeting about rail cancellations

Mayors in the North of England are hosting a summit to discuss the TransPennine Express (TEP) cancellations after about a quarter of services have been cancelled so far in 2023. 

More than 20,000 trains are set to be cancelled. 

This comes after rail fares in England and Wales were increased by an average of 5.9% on Sunday.

Sheffield City Council’s plans to improve transport, cycling, and walking in Neepsend met with controversy

The Connecting Sheffield: Neepsend-Kelham-City Centre scheme aims to improve pedestrian and cycle paths, making for an attractive and vibrant area.

An opposing campaign has emerged in the local area, naming the road scheme ‘rediculous’.