Campaign update

There are now over 120 written objections lodged with the Council. This is a fantastic response and we're heartened by the sheer number of people who've cared enough to put an objection together and submit it. On behalf of the campaign - thank you all of you, too many to name, it is all worthwhile and it has been a brilliant message of support to the campaign and above all the tenants.

Despite these objections however, it still; seems perfectly possible that consent to convert to flats could still be recommended, as there are only a few grounds for refusal UNDER PLANNING LAW, and the developers will undoubtedly have assurances to make and proposals to overcome these. And if consent is given, sooner or later the flats will be built.

The final decision will probably be made at the next Planning Board of City Councillors, during the next few weeks. Remember there are elections coming up in May! The next big effort concerns your local Councillors.

So please go to your local library (or sheffield.gov.uk) and check who the Councillors are for your area, write to them, email them, or even better go and see them at their regular surgeries, and make sure they know about Portland Works. We can still stop this!