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An update has been provided after growing public concern over the lack of updates regarding the much-anticipated Stocksbridge Town Deal project.
new vision for the future of Stocksbridge and look forward to strengthening the involvement of the local community.”
Dr Marie Tidball MP has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Town Deal Board, alongside Yuri Matischen. Frustration has been mounting over the slow progress of key initiatives and the lack of clear communication on timelines. With £24.1 million invested into the regeneration of Stocksbridge, local residents and businesses are eager for more transparency and assurances that the project will deliver on its promises, as some Phase 1 milestones remain in the planning and early development stages.
Progress on key Phase 1 projects in the £24.1 million investment for Stocksbridge was a key focus of discussion at the Town Deal Board meeting, held recently, which included:
Commenting on her appointment, Marie said: “I’m excited to be part of the Town Deal project in my home constituency and make a positive difference to local residents and businesses. I am already enjoying working with the Board to successfully deliver the ambitious
Stocksbridge 519 – Plans for the brandnew landmark building that will anchor the regeneration of Stocksbridge town centre have been approved by Sheffield City Council. Work is progressing and now in the contractor tender stage. Once the process is complete and contractor agreed, further details on next steps will be shared. On-site work is currently targeted to begin early 2025 and the building scheduled to open in Q2 2026, with Northern College looking to operate from the building Summer 2026, ahead of the Autumn 2026 academic term.
Stocksbridge Town Deal Board members and Sheffield City Council (SCC) representatives: Back from left to right: Ian Sanderson, John Crawshaw, Sean Mcclean (SCC), Yuri Matischen, Howard Varns (SCC), Graham Silverwood. Front from left to right Kathryn Giles-Bowman, Gail Larking, Dr Marie Tidball MP
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