Sheffield Bid launcheS propoSal with £6m inveStment plan
Sheffield Business Improvement District (BID) has officially launched its proposal for a third term, covering the period from 2026 to 2031. The new plan outlines a bold, ambitious vision for the city centre, backed by £6 million of new investment and an updated boundary that reflects the evolving geography and energy of Sheffield city centreensuring all areas within it are connected and included.
Established in 2015, the not-for-profit, non-political organisation works to improve Sheffield city centre for all. Over the past five years, Sheffield BID has delivered measurable impact through its second term, including:
• More than 605,000 visitors to BID-supported events
• An uplift of £12.5 million in visitor spend
• £800,000 in match funding secured
• A £1.86 million economic impact from The Fringe at Tramlines in 2024 alone
• Almost 8,000 hours of additional cleaning annually.
Building on this success, “BID 3” introduces three bold themes to guide its work:
• City Care – A clean, safe, and welcoming city centre
• City Vibe – Inspirational events, culture, and campaigns that drive footfall and civic pride
• City Ambition –Partnerships, innovation, and investment to shape the city centre’s future.
A major component of the plan is a proposed extension to the BID boundary, ensuring it covers
key areas within the city centre to reflect the future neighbourhoods footprint of the city’s growth plan, enhancing connectivity and the visitor experience, and linking key sites – such as Castlegate and the Quays – with a vibrant city centre.
The expansion will see Sheffield BID represent over 540 businesses in its third term.
Tony Stacey, Chair of Sheffield BID, commented:
“This is a pivotal moment for Sheffield city centre. BID 3 is not just a continuation - it’s a bigger, bolder successor to everything we’ve achieved so far.
With an updated boundary and a renewed focus on innovation, vibrancy, and care, we’re inviting businesses to back a plan that will deliver real value and lasting impact. I urge
every eligible business to vote YES and help us shape the future of Sheffield.” Sheffield BID continues to work in close partnership with local organisations, cultural institutions, and city stakeholders to deliver high-impact initiatives. Signature events like Sheffield Bricktropolis, the Sheffield Christmas Trail, Dine Sheffield, Lunar Chinese New Year and The Fringe at Tramlines along with a host of creative placemaking projects and operational street support have helped enhance the city’s cultural identity and economic vitality.
Diane Jarvis, Chief Executive at Sheffield BID commented: “We are pleased to present our plans for a third term which builds on a decade of delivery, helping to make Sheffield
an even more welcoming, inspirational, and ambitious city. We are asking businesses to continue to support and endorse the work of Sheffield BID as we drive further positive change. Sheffield BID brings together proactive businesses, stakeholders, and partners who care about the place and want to make it better. This collective voice is stronger, more strategic, and more influential than any single business acting alone. It’s about shared ambition, and it enables progress that wouldn’t happen otherwise.”
Ballot papers will be issued by Sheffield City Council on 18 September, with voting open from 19 September to 16 October. The result will be announced on 17 October.
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Enter at your own risk! a new spine-tingling experience, scream Time is coming to Wentworth Woodhouse, one of the grandest stately homes in the country, this Halloween. With nods to thehaunted history of the Georgian house, a curse has taken hold and death is the guest of honour. Zombies, ghosts, and ghouls brush a little too close for comfort on this spooktacular Halloween trail featuring terrifying experiences and scare actors who remain in character.
Visitors will be greeted by a Georgian-era police officer who will brief them that a curse has taken hold of Wentworth Woodhouse and the terrifying secrets are buried deep within its walls.
As visitors go from room to room, they will encounter horrifying scenes. In the reception room, library, haunted bathroom, drawing room, ballroom and bedroom. You can run but you cannot hide.
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Neil Power, Events Delivery Officer at Wentworth Woodhouse has conducted paranormal events, he says: “I was a total sceptic before I came here. I am often here late at night and early in the morning and things have happened. I believe I heard someone tell me to get out when I was in the Earl of Strafford’s bedroom one night.
“I can’t explain it, the house was empty. We’ve heard doors slamming, chairs moving and
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The event is being brought to you by the team who deliver the popular Great British Food Festival and Luminate, light trails. They are working with Events Creative Director Lee Rath to create the experience.
Scream Time and Spooky Time at Wentworth Woodhouse runs from October 20th to November 2nd.
For more details and to book tickets please visit https://screamtime.co.uk
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decision time for airport funding as mayors meet
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard and Council Leaders will take a decision on whether to provide up to a further £160m (£159.52m) of funding to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport at a meeting of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) Board on Tuesday 9 September 2025. The funding will be on top of the £16m already committed previously by the Board.
The South Yorkshire Airport City (SYAC) Board paper includes three options for the Board to decide on:
1. To approve up to £160m of funding to City of Doncaster Council to fully reopen DSA.
2. Defer decision pending further assurance and completion of commercial negotiations.
3. Withdraw from public funding and seek alternative delivery models. The project is not without risk to the taxpayer given the sums of public funding involved, however, the report recommends the approval of the £160m project subject to a number of conditions to address a few outstanding concerns.
The decision will be taken by the Board made up of South Yorkshire’s Mayor who chairs it, the Leader of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Sir Steve Houghton, Mayor of City of Doncaster Council Ros Jones, Leader of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Chris Read and Leader of Sheffield City Council Tom Hunt.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport was closed in November 2022 by its owner, leaving South Yorkshire one of the largest city regions without an aviation presence. The closure impacted upon residents’ ability to travel, disrupted existing businesses and impacted upon business confidence for the future. Since it closed, the Mayors of South Yorkshire and Doncaster, along with local authority partners and central government have worked at pace to explore the opportunity to return aviation to the region through a reopened airport with a viable future.
This includes City of Doncaster Council acquiring land and assets through a 125-year long-lease; starting the regulatory process for the
reinstatement of airspace; the appointment of an airport operator in Munich International Airports (MIA); and the award of over £16m in SYMCA funding to support site holding costs, preparatory operational activity, and business case development.
Time has also been taken to set the vision for the South Yorkshire Airport City project – a 10-year plan for economic growth in which a reopened airport is an anchor for the development of the wider Gateway East site including reconnecting the region to global markets. It will capitalise on the region being the UK’s first Investment Zone focused on advanced manufacturing engineering and creating a sustainable aviation hub. McLaren, Boeing, Rolls-Royce and Hybrid Air Vehicles have already chosen to locate in the region. Crucially it would also see the creation of good, well-paid jobs allowing South Yorkshire’s residents to stay near and go far.
The Board paper notes the outcome of the assurance activity on the SYAC project which is required on all SYMCA investments and is a precondition of the receipt of devolved funding from central government. Assurance activity supports the assessment of projects, highlighting the risks and opportunities, and supports the commissioning of work to help the Board make balanced, informed decisions.
The Full Business Case (FBC) prepared by City of Doncaster Council has been tested by independent expert advisors, whilst additional work has been undertaken to supplement that business case and support the Board in its decision making.
As the SYAC project is not without risk to taxpayers’ money, a number of workstreams were commissioned to further test areas of concern. This included:
• Testing of City of Doncaster Council’s passenger traffic assumptions and financial model using an expert airport due diligence firm.
• A review of the programme plan to test the project timeline in conjunction with work undertaken with the Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA) to understand the implications of the regulatory process for the return of airspace and aerodrome certification.
• A review of the 125year superior headlease by a leading lease advisory firm.
• A review of the opportunity to develop the Gateway East site as a sustainable aviation and advanced manufacturing hub.
• A review of the methodology used to calculate the Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) and sensitivity testing in line with government guidance.
• A climate impact report to inform the understanding of a return of aviation to the region, and the impact on net zero aspirations.
• A Sustainability Opportunity Statement to assess options to mitigate adverse climate impact.
• A Surface Access Statement to establish a baseline of the current connectivity to the airport and Gateway East site, highlighting existing access challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• A review into skills and employment challenges to consider how best regional programmes could support workforce development.
• An Equalities Impact Assessment to properly understand the impact of the proposal on communities.
• Analysis of governance options for both the airport operations and wider Gateway East development.
Overall, while there are still risks, the extensive work undertaken points to a real opportunity to reopen DSA and make it a viable airport and deliver the wider South Yorkshire Airport City project.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard, said: “I couldn’t be more pleased to be able to confirm that next Tuesday, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board will be considering the decision to commit nearly £160 million pounds to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport and the development of a sustainable aviation and advanced manufacturing hub at Gateway East. It’s taken some time to get here. We’ve done a huge amount of work. Over the last few days and weeks in particular, my team have been working at pace. But that work
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is now completed, and we have a final deal in front of us. I can’t speak for others, but I’m really proud to be able to finally say, after looking at all the evidence, the risks and the opportunities, I am now able to confidently vote in favour of that funding. We’ve done our homework, which is why we can now take a fullyinformed decision about the future, based on data, insight and robust expertise. So, on Tuesday 9th September, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board, chaired by me, will take the decision on the future of that funding. All five members of the MCA Board will have a vote. There will be an important debate on the day, which I will of course listen to before casting my vote. Now we know everything we can about the project, I’ll be thrilled to be able to argue in favour of releasing that funding at that meeting.” The review of the programme plan for the resumption of the airport found that should a positive decision on funding be taken, the first summer season for scheduled commercial flights is likely to commence in 2028, although there is the possibility of some charter and cargo flights from winter 2027. This is because, along with other infrastructure work to get the airport back up and running, it would take two-years to complete airspace reinstatement and aerodrome certifications. Encouragingly, the CAA has committed to a principle of ‘no regulatory delay’. In testing the passenger traffic model and recasting the business plan and financial model, the forecasts show a range of traffic and property income scenarios, with base case scenarios unaffordable against the current funding envelope, but affordable against the higher-case scenarios. The report notes the high-case scenarios are considered achievable but will require a proactive and experienced airport management team that has a deep understanding of the broader UK regional airport market, as well as the key drivers of the market served by DSA.
Candlelighters, the Yorkshire children’s cancer charity, has issued a call to action for the public to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, during September.
Candlelighters CEO Emily Wragg explains: “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is an international campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer throughout September. It’s an opportunity to recognise the strength and bravery of the children and families we support, educate on the signs and symptoms, and share its impact on families.”
Emily adds that CCAM is important because each year in the UK around 4,000 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer. Although medical advances have saved many lives, childhood cancer remains one of the leading causes of death for children in the UK.
She says: “While people recognise the emotional impact of a childhood cancer diagnosis, many don’t know about the practical and financial implications involved too. During September, we highlight these critical issues and encourage people to help however they can – from spreading the word to raising funds for vital research and support.
Closer to home, every year, 150 children in Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer, turning life upside down for
them and their families.
Candlelighters’ services included emotional, practical, and financial support, and, of course, we have a range of fundraising that makes that possible.”
Emily advises: “Candlelighters receives no government funding and relies entirely on fundraisers to provide hospital support, financial grants, respite holidays, and research. Each of our activities and services ensures no family faces childhood cancer alone.”
The Yorkshire-based charity is reminding readers how they can help during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. They are hosting a range of awareness and fundraising events to recognise CCAM, including their 150-mile challenge. The aim is for supporters to complete 150 miles throughout September by walking, running, cycling, swimming, or wheeling - a mile for each child diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire each year.
Emily says: “By taking part in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, you’ll help fund research, provide support, and show solidarity with everyone affected by childhood cancer.”
Find out more about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and how you can get involved: www. candlelighters.org.uk/ how-you-can-help/ fundraise/childhoodcancer-awarenessmonth/
dog-walking scheme
With over 62,000 dogs estimated to live in Sheffield, the city’s greenspaces have seen a significant rise in recreational and commercial dog walking in recent years. While this brings health and wellbeing benefits, it also presents challenges for wildlife, park users, and the long-term sustainability of these valued areas. If the scheme gets the go ahead, the city’s dog walkers will be asked to do their bit to help protect these spaces. Developed in partnership with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Green Spaces Forum, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, the Eastern Moors Partnership, and a group of supportive commercial dog businesses, the proposal suggests an approach to encourage dog walkers to adopt best practices that support responsible dog ownership and environmental stewardship. It will be put before councillors at a Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee meeting on Monday 15 September 2025. If approved, the first steps towards this new approach will include:
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• A new voluntary registration scheme for commercial dog walkers.
• A citywide Code of Conduct for all dog walkers.
These measures are designed to be a starting point to promote responsible dog ownership, protect wildlife and habitats, and ensure Sheffield’s green spaces remain welcoming and safe for all visitors. Councillor Kurtis Crossthorn said: “Sheffield’s parks, woodlands and countryside are the heart of our communities. They’re where children play, where people find peace, and where nature thrives. We know many people are already walking dogs responsibly and already doing what they can to support our natural environment, but we also know that we could be doing more. This new guidance and registration scheme is all about creating a balanced approach that supports dog owners, businesses, other green space users and also protects our environment.” The report to committee states that this is just the start of the process and the Council will continue to collect feedback from partners and the public as things progress.
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New licensing guidance set to make Rotherham’s venues safer
Rotherham Council’s
Cabinet is expected to approve a new licensing policy.
The new licensing policy will shape how pubs, clubs, and entertainment venues operate across the borough for the next five years - with a strong focus on improving safety. When it meets on 15 September, Cabinet will be presented with the updated policy, that will run from 2025 to 2030.
Shaped by feedback from residents, it introduces a wide range of guidance for licensed premises. Among the most significant changes are measures designed to tackle harassment, spiking, and vulnerability in the night-time economy.
At the heart of the new policy is a commitment to improving safety for all - especially women and vulnerable people.
As well as taking proactive steps to prevent harassment, assault, and spiking incidents,
venues will now be advised to appoint a named “Women’s Safety Champion” to lead on safeguarding efforts, and staff must undergo training on how to respond to unacceptable behaviour.
The Council is also encouraging operators to take part in national campaigns such as Ask for Angela and WAVE (Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement), which help staff identify and support people who may be at risk.
Other steps include creating safe spaces within venues, improving lighting and signage, and ensuring there are clear routes for both staff and customers to report concerns. The policy also asks venues to make sure mobile phone charging stations, safe transport options, and recuperation rooms are available. The new policy also sets out tougher expectations for how venues manage security and protect
the public. Licensed premises will be advised to ensure trained door supervisors are in place, with a recommended mix of male and female staff, particularly where customer searches are carried out.
The policy also addresses drug misuse and drink spiking, asking venues to carry out regular checks, train staff in awareness, and provide welfare support. Measures such as drink covers, safe spaces, and medical assistance will be part of a broader effort to reduce harm and support vulnerable individuals.
Cllr John Williams, Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy, said:
“This new licensing policy marks a real step forward for Rotherham. We want to create a safer, more respectful environment for everyone who enjoys our town’s nightlife.
“We’ve listened carefully to the concerns raised during consultation, and we’ve responded
with clear, practical measures that will make a genuine difference. This policy is about creating a night-time economy that works for everyone - where people feel safe, respected, and supported.”
The Council says it will work closely with responsible businesses to help them meet the new standards and encourages all operators to engage with the training and support available.
Efforts to enhance safety of Rotherham’s nightlife are part of Rotherham Council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing safety and cleanliness across the borough, including the introduction of a new ‘Street Safe Team’ focused on increasing safety in town and village centres, as well as a new team dedicated to roadside cleansing, with a focus on popular routes and key gateways.
Sheffield’S legendary King Mojo celebrated with Major new project
A £114,300 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will bring an iconic 1960s venue back into the spotlight — honouring its role in shaping British music history and breaking down social barriers.
Pitsmoor Road’s King Mojo provided one of the earliest UK stages for artists that went on to become global icons. Legends like Stevie Wonder, Ike & Tina Turner, The Who and Jimi Hendrix all performed at the teenage club between 1964 and 1967.
A new project – ‘Mojo Rising –
Celebrating 60 Years of Music and Community’ – will mark the club’s 60th anniversary by exploring its rich cultural legacy and capturing
stories from those who experienced it first-hand.
The King Mojo – opened by Peter and Geoff Stringfellow in 1964 –operated in a neighbourhood that remains one of the most deprived in the city. During its heyday, it played a powerful role in promoting community cohesion and racial integration, welcoming diverse audiences and Black American artists at a time when such inclusivity was rare in the UK.
The project will be delivered by the Mojo Heritage Collective, supported by SADACCA, Sheffield Live, Dirty Stop Outs Ltd and others.
It will involve volunteers, artists, designers and academics working together to co-create exhibitions,
events and digital experiences.
The activities will include:
• A full-colour commemorative book
• A 3D digital recreation of the venue
A documentary film capturing the legacy of the venue
A new mural and travelling exhibition
• Workshops, public events and talks
• A series of podcasts and oral history recordings
• A dedicated website and social media archive
Volunteers will receive training in interviewing, research and heritage skills, to help deliver the project.
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Heritage Collective, said:
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The project will run over the next two and a half years.
Helen Featherstone, Director, England North, at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Mojo Heritage Collective with
their project to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the King Mojo club.
Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players the project can pass on some of these amazing stories and memories from the club’s heritage to the next generation of music lovers.”
Thanks to National Lottery players,
the story of King Mojo will be brought back to life — honouring its past and inspiring the next generation. You can read more about the history of King Mojo here: www. dirtystopouts.com/blogs/news/kingmojo-sheffield-1960s-club
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Fleeting Rumours cover all decades of Fleetwood Mac’s back catalogue. Including the early years with Peter Green performing songs like Black Magic Woman and Oh Well. The performance is based around the songs from the album Rumoursbut the band also play hits from Stevie Nicks solo career, before moving on to songs like Sweet Little Lies and Everywhere from Tango in the Night. Fleetwood Mac are one of the biggest bands in the world and the Rumours album selling over 100 Million copies worldwide.
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(Premises and Club Premises Certificates) regulations 2005 notice is hereby given that i: asher wiggers
Have made an application under Section 17 Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as mobile unit at the corner of herries rd south at the junction with penistone rd north, sheffield s6 1qe.
I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: The sale of alcohol (for consumption OFF the premises):
During football match days between the hours of 10.00-23.00 on match days.
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to Licensing Services, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield, S9 3HD about this application by 1st October 2025
For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents
For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service by e-mail to licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk.
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is unlimited.
the licensing act 2003
(Premises and Club Premises Certificates) regulations 2005 notice is hereby given that i: asher wiggers
Have made an application under Section 17 Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as mobile unit at the corner of john street and shoreham street, sheffield s2.
I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:
The sale of alcohol (for consumption OFF the premises):
During football match days between the hours of 10.00-23.00 on match days.
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to Licensing Services, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield, S9 3HD about this application by 1st October 2025
For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents
For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service by e-mail to licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk.
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is unlimited.
Leeds, LS2 7UE, stating their reasons, within 21 Days of this Notice. 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.
A Guide to making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office or www.gov.uk/object-hgv-operator-licence.
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Peak District National Park Authority, has received applications for Planning Permission / Listed Building Consent / Conservation Area Consent listed in the schedule below.
Copies of the application(s) can be viewed on the planning pages of the website at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/planning and if you wish to comment please write to the Chief Executive, Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE within 21 days of this notice.
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Coronation Street: As Abi Franklin admits to Carl that she can’t stop thinking about him, she’s bemused to see his phone ring with the caller ID Dylan. Under pressure, Carl admits that Brody and Dylan have been working for him, stealing cars to order. How will Abi react? Lisa reels in shock after last night’s events. But is it because Betsy is lying fighting for her life in hospital or is her reaction down to another shocking event? David reacts as the owner of the pregnancy test comes forward, but can they keep it under wraps, and who is the secret mum-to-be?
Emmerdale:
It seems as if John’s crazed leap from the edge has had the desired effect. Both he and Aaron are lying lifeless on the ground. Dialling 999, Robert summons the emergency services and tells them what he’s witnessed. But when the traumatised Sugden returns to the village, he’s met with hate. Aaron’s mum Chas doesn’t believe a word of his ‘story’ and instead is convinced Robert pushed the couple in a jealous rage. Will anyone believe innocent Robert? Charity tries to hide her panic when Jacob reveals he’s booked an early scan for the surrogate gran and his excited fiancée Sarah. Though Kammy’s been bitterly betrayed by Vinny, he’s not stopped worrying about his best mate. Having heard it all from Vinny, Kammy wants to track down Mike. Not about to let the homophobic catfish get away with attacking and blackmailing his best friend, Kammy is determined to make him pay. And as the wedding looms large, Gabby’s down in the dumps as she’s heard that neither her mum, Bernice, nor her mother-figure Kim, will be at the ceremony.
Eastenders:
While Kat is adjusting to the SHOCK of seeing her daughter Zoe again after 20 years, she remains at odds with her husband Alfie and Stacey. Many questions still remain unanswered about what’s been happening in Zoe’s life since she last lived on Albert Square. But is there a chance that her long-awaited return could be the event to reunite the Slater family? Julie feels sidelined when Nigel returns from his daytrip to the countryside with mate Phil. Callum agrees to meet with Jonno. However, it’s not long before Jonno reveals his true colours and the REAL reason that he has returned to Albert Square... As things get heated, Callum orders his dad to leave. But suddenly, Jonno collapses to the floor and suffers a heart attack...
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FOOTBALLR UNDUP
BLADES ISSUE SAFE STANDING UPDATE
As announced last month, at the request of the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and supported by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA), around 3,000 Safe Standing positions will be installed at the back of the Kop, as well as a section of the away end.
Following the decision, the club is planning to work with an appointed contractor and it is hoped that the installation may begin very soon in the chosen areas.
‘Safe Standing’ areas allows supporters the option to stand for the duration of a match.
Though standing is not compulsory, these areas are being introduced to help keep supporters safe while enhancing the matchday experience and atmosphere.
United can confirm that the areas affected will be:
Kop - Rows NN to AF Bramall Lane Lower
- Block H and part of block G, excluding disabled areas
Bob Dyson, chair of the Fan Advisory Board, commented: “We are delighted that the Safe Standing plans and implementation are coming to fruition after many months of discussion. We are all sure it will make a huge difference to the atmosphere in the stadium making the Kop the heartbeat of the support again!
“Rest assured the
club will work hard, through consultation, to meet the needs of all supporters. Please keep your feedback coming we are here to listen and work with our club as your Fan Advisory Board as we build and develop.”
For fans who currently sit in the area of the Kop affected, ‘Safe Standing’ does not mean you will have your seat replaced or removed, instead a rail will be installed in front of your seat. Those in that area will still be required to remain in their allocated position. There will be no increase in capacity in that area and you will only be able to be in the standing area if your allocated seat is in there. It is also important to note that as most people will be standing anyone who does not wish to or who may be 5ft 4ins or less will have their view restricted.
The club will be contacting all season ticket holders in the affected area shortly to agree to a Code of Conduct, anyone who wishes to relocate will be given the opportunity to do so. Similarly, teh Blades will be giving others who may be interested the opportunity to relocate into this area once we know what spaces will be available.
Further enquiries can be made via email at Safe.Standing@sufc. co.uk
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Grainger reflects on ‘surreal’ Owls moment
Making your debut for a club is always a special moment for any player.
But at the tender age of just 16 and a fan of the club too, it felt that bit more special for young Will Grainger. Much has been said of the forward, who only this season officially begins his two-year scholarship with the club’s academy. Though Grainger was part of the Owls Under18 squad long before his scholarship began. Last season, he had a total of 48 goal contributions for the Owls and Wales Under17s combined.
In a superb season at Under-18 level, Grainger finished on 14 goals –the second highest tally in the squad, while also chipping in with a team-
leading 15 assists. He stepped off the bench in the Owls Carabao Cup victory over Leeds and discussed that memorable moment with swfc.co.uk.
“It was very special,” he said. “Obviously it’s a very young squad and going into the game, we were all excited because there were a few debuts and others only just made theirs at Bolton.
“We had a little momentum after Bolton going into the game with Leeds and there was a belief in the changing room.”
Asked about the moment manager Henrik Pedersen gave the nod to come on from the bench against Leeds, Grainger continued: “It was a bit surreal, you never really know when you’re going to be needed.
“When I got the call to come on, I was thinking ‘wow, this is it’.
“But also when I came on the pitch, there was an element of, I’ve got to do my job here because it’s an important game. It was tough but a good
mental test.”
There continues to be many challenges thrown Grainger’s way whether that be with the Under18s, 21s or first team.
How is the academy product taking all this in his stride?
“I suppose I go about everything the same way whether I’m training with my age group or the first team,” he said.
“The mentality has to stay the same and I approach everything in the same manner I would normally. The team have been really good with me and it’s natural when you’re called up to be with them, you’re going to be a little shy. But they really take you in and make you one of their own. When I was making my debut they were speaking to me a lot before and ahead of the penalties as well because I was down to take one.
“They had their arm around me trying to reassure me, telling me to do the same as what I’d do playing for my age group and things like that.
“Then in training, if I don’t particularly understand a drill or something like that, they’d be guiding me but sometimes they’ll let me navigate it on my own, so a really good mix of everything but they have been great with me.”
In a twist of fate, Grainger had a match ticket to watch the first round tie at Bolton with his family.
“When I was in the Bolton squad, it was a big shock,” he added.
“The fact I’ve made my debut so quickly after, it’s just kind of escalated and I’m really happy.
“I was actually planning on going to the Bolton game and watching from the stands! When I found out I was in the squad, I was thinking I’m going to have to give my ticket away!
“My family are all Wednesday fans and watching me from the stands they’ve been a bit like, ‘he should be sat here watching the game with us!’
“But yes, it has been really nice for them as well.”
‘THIS ISN’T ABOUT MOMENTUM’
Grant McCann says Rovers are riding the crest of a wave at the moment but it has nothing to do with momentum.
Rovers surged to a 3-1 win over Bradford City to make it 16 points from a possible 21 since the start of the season.
Much has been said about Rovers carrying momentum through from their Sky Bet League Two title triumph last term.
But McCann believes it is now time for recognition that Rovers have shown themselves to be a good team at League One level.
“All the boys are rising the crest of a wave at the minute and we want to continue that,” McCann said.
“We can speak about momentum but it’s more than that now.
“We feel like we’ve got a strong team here that can compete with anybody in this division and we’re showing that at this moment in time.
“If anything, our momentum was broken at Huddersfield when they beat us there. That didn’t stop us from responding with five wins in a row.
“It’s a really good group of boys here. They work so hard, they want to defend, they want to keep the ball out of our net, they want to do the basics right because any good team does that.
“I’m hoping we can continue on that sort of trend because we’ve got players that can score goals. and win us games.”
“I thought the pressure and the intensity was there and keeping our minds in check as well,” McCann said. “Emotionally, we made sure we were spot in. “These games can be a little bit emotional and overriding things at times. You can do things you probably wouldn’t do normally.
“It was a big message to the group about keeping emotions in check, concentrating on the game plan. The boys delivered it to a tee.”
DENZEL STRIKE HELPS MILLERS GAIN THREE POINTS
Denzel Hall’s powerful volley proved to be the match’s decisive goal, helping Rotherham edge past Exeter.
Early in the game, Rotherham created several chances from crosses, but headers from Jordan Hugill and Kion Etete were both bravely saved by Exeter goalkeeper Joe
The majority of the scoring opportunities fell to the home team.
Hugill was once again denied after powering through the defense, and Hall’s subsequent shot narrowly missed the target, sailing just wide. However, Dutch midfielder Hall finally broke the deadlock in the
39th minute, unleashing a fierce shot after Ed Turns cleared a cross into his path.
In the second half, Exeter’s hopes of equalizing were dashed by Whitworth, who kept out a header from debutant Thomas Holmes. Joshua Kayode also had a couple of half-chances; notably, one shot from Reece James’s
cross narrowly missed the target.
Late in the game, Exeter pushed for an equalizer, but Sonny Cox couldn’t get enough contact on Josh Magennis’s header to direct it on target.
Magennis thought he’d scored in stoppage time with a tap-in, but his goal was disallowed for offside.
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
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