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Main stage at Tramlines Fringe with crowds of people in front

Multi-million-pound boost to the Sheffield economy thanks to Tramlines and Tramlines Fringe

This year’s Tramlines Music Festival and The Fringe at Tramlines provided a combined £7.3 million boost to the city’s economy.

A Pret sign hanging from the side of the new store in Sheffield city centre, the image shows the sign with a yellow, metal, design of the building in the background.

New Pret A Manger store opens in Sheffield city centre

Popular freshly made food and organic coffee chain, Pret A Manger, has returned to Sheffield city centre with a brand new shop that opened its doors this weekend. Located in Sheffield City Council’s award-winning Heart of the City redevelopment project, the opening marks the latest fantastic addition to the city centre.

Cllr Ben Miskell and Father Christmas site in Santa's grotto, both are looking at the camera giving a thumbs up

Santa brings early Christmas present for Sheffield’s residents

Even though Santa might be a bit busy up at the North Pole, beginning to check his list, making sure the Reindeer are in pre-Christmas training and the elves are ramping up toy production, he has taken time out to deliver an early festive treat.

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"Living with dementia is life-changing, but it doesn't have to be life-defining" – Council hosts Citywide Dementia Strategy launch event

200 people attended the city’s Citywide Dementia Strategy launch event. The collaborative event included people across the city living with dementia, unpaid carers, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, care organisations, day activities organisations, public health, adult health and social care and health colleagues, including NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Commissioning Board.

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Woodhouse by-election Result 2024

Woodhouse by-election Result 2024 Name Description Votes CRAPPER, Jo ...

Sheffield Town Hall overlooking Peace Gardens

Sheffield City Council to consider a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)

Whether or not a city centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will be introduced by Sheffield City Council will soon be decided at the Council’s Communities, Parks, and Leisure Committee.

Cllr Tom Hunt, leader of Sheffield City Council, stands in Tudor Square with Central Library building in the background

New homes and regeneration in Attercliffe are underway: Monthly message from Cllr Hunt

There has been a lot of focus, and rightly so, on the exciting transformation currently taking shape in Sheffield city centre. New shops, new homes and great new places to enjoy yourself like Cambridge Street Collective and Leah’s Yard show the progress that our city centre regeneration is making.

Sheffield Town Hall

Palestinian flag to be flown over Town Hall on the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

The Palestinian flag is to be flown over Sheffield Town Hall on Friday 29th November, the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, following consideration of a public request received earlier this month.

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"It starts with men" - White Ribbon Day action to end violence against women and girls

It’s White Ribbon Day today and it’s everyone’s opportunity to sign a pledge against violence towards women and girls.

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Sheffield nominated finalists for City of the Year, recognising our transformation progress

As the 4th largest city in England, Sheffield is home to makers and innovators, global brands and world-leading businesses, sporting and music legends and creative, caring and passionate residents. So, we were delighted that Sheffield was nominated as a finalist for City of the Year at last night’s EG Awards alongside Leeds and Salford.  

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A busy first week for Sheffield's newly named gritters

The newly named fleet of Streets Ahead gritters have been working hard over the last four days making sure the roads of Sheffield were kept clear of ice and snow following the recent wintery weather. Since Sunday, gritters including Jessica Ennis Chill, Snow Root, the Burkhill Blizzard Blaster, Sleet McKee and the Tinsley Cooling Plougher have been out ensuring the city’s priority one and priority two routes have been prepared for the snow and ice.

Cllr Ben Miskell, on the left, and Russell Cutts, on the right, stand in the city cycle hub behind a black box with 'Russell's Cycle's' written on it

Sheffield City Centre Cycle Hub opens in Heart of the City

Cyclists coming into the Heart of the City will now be able to leave their bike in a safe and secure storage area while they go to work, shop and enjoy everything the city centre has to offer.

An artist impression of the pedestrianised Surrey Street with the Town Hall on the left, businesses on the right and people either walking or cycling along the middle of the picture

Walking, wheeling and cycling improvements in Attercliffe and Darnall given funding boost

Plans to transform how people get to and from the city centre from Attercliffe and Darnall has been given a funding boost following the allocation of £23.68m from South Yorkshire’s Mayor.

The clock tower on Sheffield Town Hall basks in the sunlight under clear skies

Steps being taken to secure Council’s long-term financial position

Proactive steps are being taken to ensure the Council remains able to set out a balanced budget in the long-term, including transforming services to run in a more sustainable and efficient way.

Sheffield Town Hall can be seen overlooking the Peace Gardens with trees in the foreground.

Woodhouse By-Election: Statement of persons nominated

Information regarding the Woodhouse By-Election has been published on the Sheffield City Council website.

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Time running out to register to vote in Woodhouse by-election

On Thursday 28 November 2024, voters in the Woodhouse ward will go to the polls to elect a Councillor to represent them on Sheffield City Council.

Endcliffe Cafe

Festive events announced in parks across the city for Christmas 2024

Christmas 2024 is set to be a season of festive fun in the Steel City with a host of events taking place in our parks, woodlands and green spaces. 

Carer and person being cared for in the home

Meeting current and future demand in adult social care

Sheffield is moving at pace to meet the current and future demand for more carers in the city. It’s expected that there will be 13,000 more people aged over 65 by 2030 in Sheffield, so anticipating and responding effectively to changing health and care needs is key.

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Youth Work Week: "Sheffield's Community Youth Services are having a massive impact all across the city."

This week (4-10th November 2024) is National Youth Work Week - an annual celebration of all things youth work.

View from the balcony in Cutlers Hall, showing the tables set out for the awards and the stage and screen

Celebration and recognition given to Sheffield's incredible young residents

Last night (Monday 4th November), young residents of Sheffield who go above and beyond to help their schools, communities and good causes were thanked for everything they do.

Performers on stage in The Monster in the Maze

Sheffield kids perform opera production with ensemble of city's elite musicians

Sheffield's Music in the Round gathered the very best musical talent from across the city to take part in a production of Monster in the Maze, this weekend. 

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Sheffield will host more events with greater impact in the future

Development of a new city-wide major events strategy has been given the go ahead. 

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New 'guide and vision' for Sheffield culture given the go ahead

A new 'all encompassing' strategy for Sheffield's Culture Sector has been approved.

Species Survival Fund: New four-legged friends arrive at Shire Brook Valley

Species Survival Fund: New four-legged friends arrive at Shire Brook Valley

Rainbow Meadow in Shire Brook Valley is now home to a host of new four-legged friends as we see the arrival of Highland cows and Dexter cows. The introduction of the cows forms part of Sheffield City Council’s Species Survival Fund which aims to protect, enhance and widen areas of heathland, and it will help to manage and create areas of meadow.

Cllr Johnson, Cllr Hunt and Cllr Mohammad standing behind the Lord Mayor who is sitting at a desk with the document to be signed and books about Sheffield and Nablus laid out

Sheffield extends hand of friendship to Nablus

A Declaration of Friendship has been signed between the City of Sheffield and the City of Nablus on the West Bank in Palestine, at a virtual ceremony today (Tuesday 29th October 2024).

Sheffield skyline from South Street park at dusk

Five-year plan commits to Sheffield being a proud dementia-friendly city

Sheffield has a new citywide dementia plan to provide people with dementia and their families with the right support and care.

Tramlines Fetsival main stage with crowds of people in front

Sheffield could see more events hosted in the city and more benefits for local people

Sheffield could play host to more major events and events that have a greater impact on the city and its residents, if plans are approved to develop a new city-wide events strategy.

A tree lined scene with a person riding a bike with a baby in the seat at the back as the sun shines through to leaves and onto a grassy floor.

City-wide approach proposed to improve walking, wheeling and cycling networks in Sheffield

A Long-term investment plan which could see measures such as improved pavements and cycle facilities so that more people can walk and cycle more to local destinations will be discussed by the Council’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee next week.

The red-brick frontage of the former Salvation Army Citadel building in Sheffield city centre, the building shows plants growing through the front structure as a dark hair woman walks in front of it.

Sheffield City Council acquires former Salvation Army Citadel

It’s a building which has stood in Sheffield city centre for well over a century and now the former Salvation Army Citadel has been acquired by Sheffield City Council.

The front of the unit in the Gaumont building showing the black frontage with colourful posters, above are windows with white surrounds and plants in between.

Sports bar and kitchen, BOX announces opening date in Sheffield’s Heart of the City

If you’re looking for a great place in Sheffield city centre to catch all the sporting events, you can watch, play, eat and drink from next month when sports bar and kitchen, BOX, opens in the Gaumont Building at Barker’s Pool.

An artist impression of the inside of Cream Store.

Stylish new opening of The Cream Store in Sheffield city centre

Independent premium fashion retailer The Cream Store has opened a 3,000 sq ft flagship shop on the ground floor of Burgess House today in Sheffield’s Heart of the City, the Council’s prize-winning redevelopment scheme.

The front, mock-tudor, facade of the building is covered in scaffolding with buildings on either side and the road running across the picture in front

Owner to remove dangerous city centre façade

The owner of a Sheffield City Centre façade in danger of collapsing, has started work to remove it.