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Simon Jacques reports on the forums that the Heeley Bank Community Centre home to the School Room boards has been saved after protests by community groups including climbers who started a petition and even abseiled down the building in protest.

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In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:

Nice to hear that the Council actually listen to people sometimes.

In reply to seagull: Yeah, unfortunately I don't think its quite as simple and sorted as we'd like it to be...but at least it isn't closing instantly.

In reply to Paul B:

At least another year isn't it? The fact that they are prepared to sit down and discuss it is a positive in itself I reckon. And surprising given the usual outcome of situations like this.

In reply to seagull:



Well done to the campaigners I say - it does work to protest in Sheffield it seems. Fingers X'd that there can be a resolution after negotiations.

Cheers

Si