We need SPACE

One of Sheffield's greatest assets is its proximity to stunning countryside. Many people living on the western side of Sheffield and others visiting this area feel let down by Sheffield City Council's failure to protect the environment of areas fringing the Peak Park.

S.P.A.C.E (Sheffield and Peak Against City Encroachment) is a new campaigning group that has been formed, prompted by the recent installation of lighting alongside Totley Moor - yet another example of unacceptable and damaging development in this area.

The aims of SPACE are:

to protect this green border with the Peak National Park. These areas to the west and south-west of Sheffield are particularly vulnerable to creeping urbanisation and inappropriate development as most are unprotected by National Park planning restrictions. We want to work and campaign to maintain the rural sense of place, the character, the views from the Peak Park and thus the experience and enjoyment of this national asset.

Membership is free and open to everyone including established societies and organisations. Dore Village Society, Totley Resident's Association and Friends of Blacka Moor are already members but we need individuals to join up too. We are planning easy ways to make your voice heard. If you are interested, please send us your name and a way that we can contact you (ideally an email address but a phone number or address is fine) to space.sheffield@talktalk.net or phone 0114 2356907.