Beechwood_S6 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 50 minutes ago, SheffieldForum said: Sorry — that came off a bit snappy. I wasn’t having a go (hence the emoji). might be worth noting that the emoji doesn't show up well, on my Imac it's too tiny to see that it's a wink at first view unless its enlarged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Good point, @Beechwood_S6 - I actually saw it as a possible 'frown' - on a 15.6" screen, although it was more the words I was concentrating on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Sorry. 1 Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood_S6 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 minute ago, RollingJ said: Good point, @Beechwood_S6 - I actually saw it as a possible 'frown' - on a 15.6" screen, although it was more the words I was concentrating on. so did I lol ! I thought what a sulky comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood_S6 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Just now, SheffieldForum said: Sorry. better, good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 9 hours ago, The_DADDY said: I'm so tired of this climate emergency guff. "Sheffield Council declared a climate emergency in 2019"? If the council is so bothered why not do something practical rather than this silly idea. Reducing the amount of traffic lights so traffic can flow and isn't Stop Start Stop Start all day long would be a good start in my opinion. And makes it difficult to enter a main road from a side road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 2 minutes ago, Longcol said: And makes it difficult to enter a main road from a side road. Keep the ones where it's an awkward junction or accident black spot and bin most of the rest. Wizzard once said "I wish it could be Christmas every day". Driving though Sheffield at night and it looks like it is. Absolutely ridiculous waste of money and energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfifes Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 16 hours ago, SheffieldForum said: Adverts for a wide range of polluting products and brands, including airlines, airports, fossil fuel-powered cars (including hybrids) and fossil fuel companies, will not be permitted on council-owned advertising billboards under the new Sheffield City Council Advertising and Sponsorship Policy. The council’s social media, websites, publications and any sponsorship arrangements will also be subject to the restrictions. This breaks new ground in the UK, with Sheffield going further than any other council to remove polluting promotions. Sheffield declared a climate emergency in 2019, alongside many other local councils. This step demonstrates a real commitment to reducing emissions, driving down air pollution, and encouraging a shift towards lower-carbon lifestyles. Protecting health and wellbeing The policy also restricts the promotion of gambling, alcohol, vaping and unhealthy food, and explicitly aims to protect against the disproportionate impact of unhealthy advertising on lower income communities and young people. Recent research by Adfree Cities showed that advertising billboards are overwhelmingly concentrated in communities with higher social deprivation. By including specific criteria that prioritises small local businesses, the policy also aims to protect Sheffield's local economy. After consultation with other councils and outdoor advertising companies, Sheffield’s Finance Committee concluded that the financial impact of the policy was likely to be low (approx. £14,000-£21,000) compared to the costs incurred via pressures on the NHS and other services. More info at: https://www.badverts.org/latest/sheffield-kicks-out-polluting-ads-in-groundbreaking-new-policy This is all very well but then at the same time we have new fast food places opening up regularly - there’s a new Burger King opened on Fargate very close to McDonalds and Wendy’s. Then the Council recently gave approval for a new drive thru Dunkin Donuts on Queens Road. Right next to KFC. And now the Council are banning fast food billboards. You couldn’t make it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpist Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Anyone care to post a drfinitive list of "unhealthy food". It seems to me it's going to be a full time job for someone monitoring the menus of food places , I wonder if if portion control is to be looked at. Are fish and chips consideed unhealthy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 This all smacks to me of pre-election posturing by failed councillors - but I may be wrong. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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