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Residents of Langsett village are deeply concerned about a proposal by Yorkshire Water to impose parking charges at the Langsett Barn car park, next to Langsett Reservoir.
This popular car park is well used by local people and visitors from further afield who come to the area to walk, cycle, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. But residents and business owners in Langsett village believe that the decision to charge for parking here will have a serious detrimental impact on the community. Langsett Parish Council Chairman Cllr Peter Horner said “We know that if this scheme goes ahead, visitors will find alternative places to park. That means
parking dangerously on the verges of the A616 or on the narrow roads of the village, blocking residents and access by emergency vehicles.”
The owners of the 300year-old Waggon and Horses pub believe the car park charges could make their business financially unviable after two tough years during the pandemic. Rachel Battye, who owns the pub with her sister Vanda said; “we already struggle with walkers using our car park and preventing our customers from coming to the pub. If Yorkshire Water go ahead with the scheme, visitors to the area will park in our car park to avoid paying, and it could be the end of the
pub, which has been here for over 300 years”.
Penistone & Stocksbridge MP Miriam Cates has gotten involved, writing to Barnsley Council to urge them to reject the proposals by Yorkshire Water. She said, “Langsett Reservoir is a valuable local asset, and it should be enjoyed by all. Imposing charges at the car park will displace large numbers of cars into the surrounding area, with terrible consequences for the local community and businesses. I am calling on Yorkshire Water to think again”.
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A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a Sheffield man. Andrew Hague, of Fox Hill Road, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 4 August). Emergency services were called to Fox Hill Road at around 8.15pm on Tuesday 2 August following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, a 50-year-old man was found injured and sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene. The 50-year-old man has been formally identified as Simon Wilkinson. Simon’s family continue to receive support and ask that their privacy is respected during this difficult time. A post mortem examination concluded that Simon died as a result of head and facial injuries from an assault.
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