Ms Macbeth

Hellaby was looked at, but the locals at Wickersley didn't want it. We lived nearby then, and I went to a meeting where it was discussed. When we moved to Sheffield 20 years ago living near the tram route was a top priority. https://www.everylaststation.co.uk/sheffield-supertram

Neither have I, but I believe recuperation can take a while. We are a couple in our 70s, and so far we don’t need any help at home. If we did, we’d have to pay, which could mean eventually selling our fairly modest home if we needed care. Our adult children work in demanding jobs, they have children to support, and they don’t live in Sheffield. The idea that a middle aged (or older) child can be available to look after an ageing parent isn’t very realistic in today’s world.

Correct, but people know it as ‘bedroom tax’. Even Shelter refer to it as that. It doesn’t apply to tenants over state pension age. info here: https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/how_to_deal_with_the_bedroom_tax#:~:text=The bedroom tax means you get less universal credit or,affected by the bedroom tax.

Lets hope the ‘I’m a man so I stand’ brigade don’t develop prostate issues. https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/22485028/urologist-men-sitting-to-pee-better-for-health/

It’s not just the press, its the nasty haters that come out of the woodwork. Social media gives a voice to all, not just those with a brain. Tough time for any family.

We had no family closer than 300 miles. We, like many parents in the 70s, both worked and shared childcare. My husband was quite as capable of looking after our children as I was. The biggest change I believe is that whilst a lot of us mums then had ‘jobs’, so many more women now have good careers, and if they leave when they have a child, it can be difficult to resume. For some, a few years of nursery fees is a price worth paying. Many first time parents now are older, establishing themselves before they become parents. . I looked after one grandchild, one day a week when she was small. She went to nursery, as did our others who live further away. They are teens now, and both parents in both families work. Our oldest granddaughter is doing her A levels. She also has a part time job, which she decided she wanted to do. I think she has inherited our work ethic!

Yes. I used it often before it was discontinued.

No, it was a 52a, and it wasn’t at school start or finish times.

20 or so years ago it was used by SCC as temporary homeless accommodation.

Very helpful thank you. I thought the changes were from April 7th, so I was gobsmacked when I saw a 52a go up Dykes Hall Road yesterday!

I hope it’s been flagged up to the local councillors. They should then chase up those responsible for ensuring it’s fit to let asap.

It’ll rumble on, and on…

It begs the question as to why 137 council owned properties fall into this category.

In the early days/50s prospective tenants had to show they could afford the rent! Council houses were a step up, with inside bathrooms and hot water. Some Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations (TARAS) have tools they can lend. It’s so sad when most people take care of their homes, then just a few have no pride at all.

You’re right. I was a housing worker just before and after 2000, some Northern councils (Kirklees was one) were advertising their empty homes outside their own areas in the hope of attracting tenants from elsewhere. I wish the government would stop Right to Buy. Scotland and Wales have withdrawn it, but not England. If there was more suitable and affordable housing for older people, that would free up more family sized homes in all tenures. People hang on in unsuitable housing, because they don’t see any alternative.