Residents near Roe Woods and Firs Hill TARA have raised concerns with Sheaf Training about the management of land around the Centre.
A recreational field has been churned up to be planted with wild flowers, which has also disrupted a public right of way.
Residents first became concerned when the Learning Centre was fenced off; previously the land had always been publicly accessible.
Residents of Norwood Drive submitted a petition against the 2.4 metre high fence, stating that it would be an eyesore and restrict their access to the green space.
Planning permission was granted in December, despite the area being designated an ‘open space’, which was gifted to Sheffield City Council by the Duke of Norfolk in 1897 for that purpose.
Local resident Peter Mappin told the Messenger,
“We are very concerned. This land has been used for recreation by local residents for over 40 years. They have churned up the grass and made it a field of mud. It’s impossible for local people to use it now.”
In a meeting with residents and local councillor Ibrar Hussain, Sheaf Training managers explained that the fencing is needed due to repeated vandalism to the newly built extension to the centre.Windows and cladding have been damaged on every side of the building.
A further meeting with residents is planned to try to resolve the issues of land management