Cricklewood Councillor Alan Schneiderman welcomed the new Sheffield Hallam site

Cricklewood Councillor Alan Schneiderman has welcomed the start of building work for Sheffield Hallam University’s (SHU) new campus as part of the Brent Cross Town development.

3 Copper Square will have 14 floors and is due to house SHU from 2026.

Cllr Schneiderman said: “Barnet’s Labour Council has real ambition for the borough, and having a university in Cricklewood ward really demonstrates that.”

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