Sheffield MPs Join Green Belt Fight

With pressure mounting from local residents, labour MPs Clive Betts and Marie Tidball are getting involved in the green belt fight to protect the the green belt in Sheffield.

Labour MP Clive Betts Joins The Fight to Save the Green Belt in S13

Labour MP Clive Betts has joined the S13 fight against the planned developments on green belt in this area of Sheffield. He wrote to Handsworth Residents with this letter inviting them all to attend a public meeting on June 13th at 6.30pm at Handsworth Social Club.

Clive is quoted in the Sheffield Star as saying "While we all recognise we need to be building more houses, this number is far too high for one area. I am working with a residents' campaign group to challenge this proposal at the public consultation. This is an opportunity to ensure your voices are heard when it comes to this unfair allocation of land being developed and the strain it will have on infrastructure and services".

Labour MP Marie Tidball Joins The Fight to Save the Green Belt in S35

Pressure has also been mounting in S35, with many concerned locals contacting |Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Marie Tidball. In response, Marie Tidball announced on Wednesday 11 June that she would hold a meeting on Thursday 3rd July between 5.30pm and 8.30pm. Marie will be joined at the meeting by the head of Sheffield City Council, Tom Hunt. The meeting will centre around the Sheffield Local Plan to build on green belt. Space is limited so residents keen to attend should register here by Friday 27th June. On her Facebook Page, Marie said "Priority is being given to those who have previously been in touch with me about this as an issue which affects them. I also want to hear from constituents who have relevant professional expertise too."

Once you have registered, if selected to attend, you will be sent details of the venue on the day of the event.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, Marie urges you to email her at marie.tidball.casework@parliament.uk and make sure you submit objections through the consultation to make sure your voice is heard.

Marie Tidball announces public meeting about green belt in S35

Fight to Save The Green Belt in S13 and S35

S13 and S35 are hit disproportionately by the Sheffield Local Plan to build on green belt in Sheffield. Find out more about plans to build 1,666 new houses and multiple "employment units" on green belt in Grenoside, Chapeltown, and Wharncliffe Side in S35. And plans to build on 99% of the remaining green belt in S13. The best way to make a difference to these plans is to join local campaigns, attend green belt events, and, most importantly, make sure you respond to the Sheffield Local Plan following the guidance of your local campaign.