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BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
Supertram passengers face half-term disruption during rail works
Work to replace tram tracks in Sheffield will get under way this bank holiday weekend, and run through the half-term are warned to expect disruption to services from Saturday until Friday 30 work at Langsett Road in Hillsborough will affect Blue and Yellow routes between Malin Bridge/Middlewood and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) said the work would lead to quieter and smoother journeys. The tram stops out of action during the work are: City Hall, West Street, the University of Sheffield, Netherthorpe Road, Shalesmoor for Kelham Island, Infirmary Road, Langsett/Primrose View, Bamforth Street, Hillsborough Interchange, Malin Bridge, Hillsborough Park, Leppings Lane and Middlewood.A replacement bus timetable will be in place during the school SYMCA said £110m of improvements would be made by 2027, including a new tram/train station at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Supertram and bus disruption over Easter weekend
Supertram and bus passengers have been warned of disruption in South Yorkshire as works continue over the Easter weekend. Worn tram track will be replaced near Hillsborough Interchange and Middlewood Road, while the concrete track bed at Hillsborough Corner will be repaired. The new rails will reduce noise and improve comfort for passengers, according to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Works will take place from Friday 18 April until Sunday 20 April, resulting in bus diversions and changes to the blue and yellow tram timetable. Repairs follow the endorsement of the Supertram Business Plan at the SYMCA Board in March. It saw a commitment to invest more than £110m by 2027, including upgrades to trams, track, control systems and power supplies, alongside the construction of a new tram train station at the Magna science centre in Rotherham. During the works, buses will be unable to access Hillsborough Interchange and will instead stop at temporary bus stops along diversion routes. Infirmary Road, Langsett/Primrose View, Bamforth Street, Hillsborough Interchange, Hillsborough Park, Leppings Lane, Middlewood and Malin Bridge tram stops will not be served over the weekend. Blue and yellow trams are set to run on a revised timetable but tram replacement buses will also be available. Tram users were told further areas of rail replacement would be undertaken throughout the year as part of the investment programme. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Travel South Yorkshire South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Rail works will 'future-proof' Supertram - SYMCA
BBC News
18-04-2025
- BBC News
Sheffield: Supertram and bus disruption over Easter weekend
Supertram and bus passengers have been warned of disruption in South Yorkshire as works continue over the Easter weekend. Worn tram track will be replaced near Hillsborough Interchange and Middlewood Road, while the concrete track bed at Hillsborough Corner will be new rails will reduce noise and improve comfort for passengers, according to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).Works will take place from Friday 18 April until Sunday 20 April, resulting in bus diversions and changes to the blue and yellow tram timetable. Repairs follow the endorsement of the Supertram Business Plan at the SYMCA Board in saw a commitment to invest more than £110m by 2027, including upgrades to trams, track, control systems and power supplies, alongside the construction of a new tram train station at the Magna science centre in the works, buses will be unable to access Hillsborough Interchange and will instead stop at temporary bus stops along diversion routes. Infirmary Road, Langsett/Primrose View, Bamforth Street, Hillsborough Interchange, Hillsborough Park, Leppings Lane, Middlewood and Malin Bridge tram stops will not be served over the and yellow trams are set to run on a revised timetable but tram replacement buses will also be users were told further areas of rail replacement would be undertaken throughout the year as part of the investment programme. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Funding boost to transform ex-bank into arts hub
An arts project in Sheffield has been awarded £1m to revamp a former city centre bank building. The funding meant the empty Grade II listed former Yorkshire Bank Chambers in Fitzalan Square could be transformed into a new home for non-profit organisation S1 Artspace, according to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The arts charity had originally planned to build new art studios at its former base in Park Hill, but that was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. Louise Hutchinson, strategic director of S1 Artspace, said the additional funding was "an important step towards realising our vision" for the organisation's new base. The project forms part of the government's £20m Levelling Up Fund. It was announced last year that the renovated bank building would feature two floors of public galleries showcasing new works by local, national and international artists. It would also include artist studios, a community and events space, a research centre, a shop profiling local artists and makers and an independent bar, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The building, which has stood empty for more than a decade, was previously awarded a grant of £50,000 in 2024 to develop the project's business case for the scheme. S1 Artspace was also given a £10,000 Project Viability Grant from the Architectural Heritage Fund to ensure that architectural and historical features were preserved. Ms Hutchinson said: "The support from SYMCA and the Architectural Heritage Fund demonstrates the confidence in our plans and the importance of cultural investment in the region." Repair work by heritage specialists began in February to ensure the structural integrity of the site, make it water-tight and remove outdated interior alterations. Once that work was completed, a public consultation would be launched and the public would be able to share their views, the mayor's office said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Ex-bank to become new home for arts organisation Architects announced for art space 'My estate's garage is now an art gallery' S1 Artspace South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Funding boost to transform former Sheffield bank into arts hub
An arts project in Sheffield has been awarded £1m to revamp a former city centre bank funding meant the empty Grade II listed former Yorkshire Bank Chambers in Fitzalan Square could be transformed into a new home for non-profit organisation S1 Artspace, according to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).The arts charity had originally planned to build new art studios at its former base in Park Hill, but that was halted due to the coronavirus Hutchinson, strategic director of S1 Artspace, said the additional funding was "an important step towards realising our vision" for the organisation's new base. The project forms part of the government's £20m Levelling Up Fund. 'Cultural investment' It was announced last year that the renovated bank building would feature two floors of public galleries showcasing new works by local, national and international artists. It would also include artist studios, a community and events space, a research centre, a shop profiling local artists and makers and an independent bar, according to the Local Democracy Reporting building, which has stood empty for more than a decade, was previously awarded a grant of £50,000 in 2024 to develop the project's business case for the scheme.S1 Artspace was also given a £10,000 Project Viability Grant from the Architectural Heritage Fund to ensure that architectural and historical features were Hutchinson said: "The support from SYMCA and the Architectural Heritage Fund demonstrates the confidence in our plans and the importance of cultural investment in the region."Repair work by heritage specialists began in February to ensure the structural integrity of the site, make it water-tight and remove outdated interior that work was completed, a public consultation would be launched and the public would be able to share their views, the mayor's office said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
