FAQs
FAQ's regarding 'Our Vision for the Valley'
Vision for the Valley:
What is the “Vision for the Valley” and why is it needed?
The Vision for the Valley is a new plan to improve Gleadless Valley over the next 10 years. It aims to make the area a better place to live, with new and improved homes, safer streets, more green spaces, better shops and community centres, and more job opportunities. The plan was created together with local residents and community groups, not just the Council.
Why should we believe this plan will actually happen?
Work has already started on some projects, cleaning up the area and designing a new green space next to the Holy Cross Church. The plan is being delivered in phases, starting with projects that already have funding. The Council and community are working together, and there’s a clear structure to make sure things get done.
Who is in charge and how are residents involved?
The Gleadless Valley Regeneration Board runs the programme. It includes community leaders and residents, Council members and staff. Residents are urged to get involved, share their views, and help shape the future of the area. You can have your say by emailing enquiregleadlessvalley@sheffield.gov.uk or visiting https://haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/gleadless-valley
Will my home be improved or demolished?
Early work will focus on improving existing homes, especially those in the worst condition. Some homes may need to be demolished to make way for better ones. But if that happens, affected tenants will be offered a suitable new home in the area and help with moving costs. No decisions have been made about which homes will be demolished.
How many new homes will be built, and who will get them?
The plan aims to build around 1,100 new homes and improve hundreds more. Some will be social housing some will be for sale, some for rent. The goal is to offer a good mix so that families, older people, and others can find the right home for them.
Will there be enough affordable homes?
The plan aims for a mix of homes. This includes affordable options. The exact number of affordable homes in each area will depend on funding and agreements with developers. The Council is aware this is important to residents and will keep people updated.
What about repairs and upgrades for existing homes?
Repairs to homes in the Valley will continue as usual. There is a £30 million project to upgrade flats and maisonettes. There are also projects to improve insulation, heating, and energy efficiency. Some homes will also get solar panels to help with energy bills.
How long will all this take? When will we see real changes?
The plan covers the next 10 years. Some improvements, like home refurbishments and community clean-ups, are already happening or will start soon. Bigger projects, like new homes and parks, will take longer and depend on getting more funding. It may be at least five years before the first new buildings are ready.
Will there be new or improved community centres, shops, and parks?
Yes. The plan includes three new or improved community centres, new shops and workplaces, and four new or improved parks. There will also be better play areas and green spaces for everyone.
How will you make the area safer and cleaner?
A new Team Around the Place (TAP) project has started work on new ways to tackle litter, fly-tipping, and anti-social behaviour (ASB). The project aims to deliver faster responses to problems and more community involvement. It all adds up to better support for the area.
What about jobs and training for local people?
The Vision aims to create 800 apprenticeships and work placements and help 2200 local people into jobs or training. There will be support for local businesses and other interested groups too.
How will you support young people and families?
There will be new and improved play areas, parks, and community centres. The plan also includes support for families. This can be training or activities for young people.
Will health and wellbeing services improve?
The plan aims to join up services like health, debt advice, and family support. It will make it easier for people to get help when they need it. Community centres will also offer more services.
What are you doing about green spaces and woodlands?
The plan will create or improve parks, protect woodlands, and make it easier and safer to enjoy nature. There will be new walking and cycling routes, and projects to support wildlife and biodiversity.
Will there be better public transport and safer walking/cycling routes?
Yes. The Vision includes better bus and tram services, new cycle hubs, and improved paths and crossings to make it easier and safer to get around without a car.
How can residents have their say or get involved?
You can share your views by email. Or you can use the Have Your Say website. There will be ongoing community engagement, and residents are encouraged to get involved in shaping and delivering the projects. Visit https://haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/gleadless-valley
How will you keep residents informed and involved?
There will be regular updates and ongoing conversations. This makes sure you can all have your say and help shape the projects. The Council and the board are committed to openness and collaboration. Email enquiregleadlessvalley@sheffield.gov.uk for more.
Finances:
Where is the money coming from? Is there enough?
The Council has committed £42 million to start the work, But more money is needed for the bigger projects. The plan is to get funding from private companies, charities, and Government. Only projects with confirmed funding will definitely go ahead, but the Council is working hard to find more partners.
Why is the budget lower than before?
The previous Masterplan had a higher budget, because it included Council funding to build Council homes. This new plan proposes working with developers and housing associations to build new homes who will bring in the needed funds to build. The new Vision is designed to be more achievable. It starts with what can be funded now and builds up as more money becomes available.
What happens if you can’t get all the funding?
Only projects with confirmed funding will definitely go ahead. The Council and partners will keep looking for more money, but they won’t make promises they can’t keep. Residents will be kept informed about what is happening.
Is the funding situation better or worse than last time?
It’s still challenging. But the plan is designed to be flexible and to attract more funding over time. The council has committed £42 million to get things started and is working hard to bring in more partners.
Gleadless Valley Masterplan:
How is this different from the previous Masterplan?
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The old Masterplan failed. Won’t this one too?
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How will you make sure this Vision doesn’t fail?
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So why did the old Masterplan fail?
The last Masterplan (from 2022) couldn’t be delivered because of budget problems and rising costs. This new plan is more realistic. It focuses on what matters most to residents. It also involves the community in every step. It looks for funding from different sources, not just the Council. It’s being delivered in smaller, achievable steps. The community are involved at every stage.
Are any parts of the old Masterplan being kept?
Yes, the new Vision builds on the ideas from the old Masterplan but goes further and is more ambitious. It also includes new projects based on what residents have said is important.
What lessons have you learned?
The main lesson is that the Council can’t do this alone. The new Vision is all about partnership. This includes with residents, community groups and outside funders. It’s also about being honest about what can be delivered and keeping people informed.
John O'Gaunt Demolition
- Community-managed youth space
A safe, flexible space for children, teenagers and families, developed with local groups like Happy Saplings and Gleadless Valley Youth Hub. It could include a small indoor unit for group activities or youth sessions, and a secure outdoor area for games and informal socialising. The space would be supervised when in use and designed with local input. It would not include seating left out when the site is not in use, to reduce risk of anti-social behaviour. - Grassed open space
A simple, low-maintenance option. The site would be cleared, levelled and grassed over. This would create a flexible green area that people could use informally, or for community events like small markets or outdoor classes. There would be no seating or equipment left in place, helping to minimise any disruption or misuse of the space. - Open-access play area
A dedicated outdoor play area for children aged 2 to 14. This could include a range of equipment for younger and older children (like swings, climbing frames, or natural features such as logs and boulders), and seating for parents and carers. The aim would be to create a fun, inclusive, and welcoming space for local families. This option would not be supervised, though the site would be maintained by the Council. - Community garden or nature space
A peaceful space for growing, gathering and connecting. This could include raised beds, seating, flowers, trees, bug hotels or nature trails, depending on what the community wants. It could be designed and looked after by local volunteers or groups, with support to help get it started. The aim would be to create a relaxing and positive space that supports health and wellbeing. - Something else
If you have another idea for how the space could be used in the short term, we’d love to hear it. Please tell us in the survey or come along to one of the drop-in events. - Attend one of the events being hosted by the 189 Project and complete a paper survey - the first event is on 9th August from 12-4pm
- Complete the survey online using the QR code or link
- Pop into the 189 Project at 187 Blackstock Road (on the Gaunt Shopping Precinct) on Wednesdays from 10am - 3pm and speak to a member of the team
Why is the pub being demolished?
The building has been empty for a long time and has fallen into disrepair. It is no longer safe or suitable for community use. The Gleadless Valley Regeneration Board has agreed that it should be demolished to make way for something new that better serves the local area.
What is happening after demolition?
We want to hear your views. The site will eventually be developed through the regeneration programme, but this will take time. In the meantime, we’re asking residents what should happen temporarily on the land once the building is gone. Your ideas will help shape what goes there over the next few years.
What are the options?
There are four main options for how the space could be used on a temporary basis:
How can I have my say?
You can:
What happens to my feedback?
All feedback will be collected over an 8-week period, starting from when the surveys are delivered and the online form goes live.
After this, responses will be reviewed by the Council and the Gleadless Valley Regeneration Board. A decision will be made about how to use the space in the short term, based on what the community tells us.
We’ll then publish a short update to let residents know what was decided and why so you can see how your feedback was used.
When will the demolition happen?
There is no fixed date yet, but we’ll keep residents updated.
Before any work can begin there are asbestos, drainage and ecological surveys to be completed. There is a legal requirement to check if there are any bats roosting in the building. If bats are found, they must be safely relocated before demolition can go ahead.
What safety measures and security will be put in place whilst the demolition takes place?
Heras fencing will be erected around the demolition site to create a secure area.
We don’t want the building to be demolished. What can we do?
Bringing the pub back into use was explored - but due to its poor condition and significant safety risks, it has been recognised that demolition is the only safe and realistic option. This decision also presents an opportunity to create a positive and improved community space for local people.
What is happening to the money from the insurers in respect of the arson attack?
The money will cover the cost of the demolition and all or some of the costs of creating a positive and improved community space for local people post demolition.