SHEFFIELD, ITS RIVERS AND HOW THEY LIVE TOGETHER
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excerpts from Joy Bullivant's report (link)
Sheffield stands on the River Don at its confluence with several minor rivers. It lies on the eastern slopes of the Pennine hills. The rivers which meet in the city have carved steep-sided valleys out of the prevailing millstone grit and other sandstones. These rivers have created a landform and are part the hydrology which has been of critical importance to the physical and economic development of Sheffield.
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This report was put together after a meeting that was held at Sheffield University in response to disquiet aired after the present Flood Prevention consultations by the Council.
The Flood protection scheme could be seen as a great opportunity to build a new networked approach where all sides have a voice. Much of what we have that is conserved re. our waterways and the archaeology with it has been preserved by the blood, sweat and tears of voluntary groups. People who spend several days a month clearing debris, removing Knotweed and other invasive plants. No need to ask them whether they think it is worth preserving.
The purpose of this report was to look at some of these aspects that sometimes have come into conflict with each other. The aspects of bio-diversity, heritage, flood defence and urban regeneration.
There is a need to have an overall strategy for our riverside heritage which will enable us to tell a coherent story across the city and to seek out funding to restore, protect, and enhance many of the forgotten areas of the city. To target funding where it will do the most good. To build up education centres across the city. To create an interesting but unique view of the city that will be attractive to tourists, locals and investors; Instead of them being a potential burden due to flooding, the people of Sheffield could actively benefit from their ongoing proactive management. A linear (water) park through the city would add to Sheffield’s claim to be Britain’s greenest city and a truly unique feature.
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Rob Murfin, SCC - Q&A
The next Trustee's meeting will be held on February 7th and will include a session with Rob Murfin, Chief Planning Officer at Sheffield City Council. Appointed last year his broad remit includes heritage, housing and new developments. If you have any questions you would like the Trustees to put to him, please email Louise (Chair) at info@sheffieldcivictrust.org.uk by Monday 6th, and we will endeavour to cover as many as possible. Look out for a review in the next newsletter.
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SHEFFIELD HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
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HODs will take place over EIGHT DAYs in 2018 - Sept 6th-9th & 13th-16th.
It will be an opportunity to share in events and explore venues which tell the story of this city. As ever there will be no charge for these events. There is an extra theme in 2018, in part, in recognition of the centenary of the Universal Suffrage Act 1918, when women finally started to gain the right to vote. But alongside celebrating the unique achievements of the suffragists, we want to tell the stories of local women who have changed our lives over time. If you have ideas about someone who you would like to celebrate, or you would like to help in any way, please contact our Sheffield HODs coordinators on hods@sheffieldcivictrust.org.uk
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Sheffield Civic Trust is now officially on Instagram! Come on over and follow us @sheffcivictrust - what better way to stay connected with the Trust than through the images and event information we will be sharing with you in 2018!
Feel free to use the hashtag #sheffcivictrust on your photos when you’re out & about in the city centre and surrounding areas - be sure to tag us at @sheffcivictrust and we’ll re-post the best ones! We look forward to seeing you on there!
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AND FINALLY
- what to do if you see fly-tipping.
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Here are some of the key points made by the Rivelin Valley Conservation Group:
If you witness Fly-tipping as it happens:
Do not try & tackle the perpetrator/s but, if it is safe, note the following:
- Day, Date & Time, Weather conditions, Visibility
- Exact location: Where & Who is present
- Tippers- How many? Describe them
- What has been tipped? – Quantity/brief description
- Duration of dumping process
- Vehicle used? Description: i.e. make, colour, registration number
If you discover fly-tipping (perpetrator NOT present)
- Make guesstimate of size of load (eg bootload/vanload etc)
- Type? (household/white goods/food waste/builders)
- If any evidence (envelopes/receipts/personal dox/business cards/packaging with addresses etc) try to put some in evidence bag(labelled with date/location etc )
- Take at least 3 photos—scene, broader location, evidence including evidence bag etc
- Avoid closed bags, chemicals, food products etc.
Who to contact :
environmentalservicesadmin@sheffield.gov.uk | 0114 2734567
Ask them to "make out new card", give full details + photos, and provide your contact details
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