Is Shirecliffe now part of Burngreave?

Dear Messenger,

I have lived in Shirecliffe for 47 years and since Burngreave New Deal was formed I have attended meetings on a regular basis.

I have two questions I would like to ask:

1. Is it correct that as of June 2004 the Burngreave ward was extended to include Shirecliffe?

2. If this is correct what benefits and support will the residents of Shirecliffe receive from New Deal?

I look forward to hearing your reply.

Yours faithfully, Mr H Gordon, Batworth Drive

Ed – Mr Gordon is correct. In June the Burngreave Ward was expanded and now includes more of Shirecliffe and Firvale. Burngreave New Deal is a ten year regeneration programme, targeted at part of the old Burngreave Ward, which doesn’t include Shirecliffe. This hasn’t changed.