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The cross-party committee that has been considering the actions of the Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council, Kate Josephs, has concluded its work.

The campaign aims to show prospective students what our city has to offer.

UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 unveils Fan Festival schedule taking place in Sheffield and each Host City. UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 has announced Fan Festivals will be popping up across Eng ...

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Home care services are changing in Sheffield to provide services that better suit the needs of those who receive care in their own home. The services will focus on the best way that care can be delivered for every individual. People receiving care will have more choice about how their services are delivered and to talk about the things that really matter to them. We know that people receiving care want fewer carers and instead ones who they know and trust, and more control over their care. Carers will have more flexibility and control over how they deliver their services too.

We all want to feel and be safe when we are out an about in bars, clubs, restaurants, and venues and in Sheffield we're doing all we can to make sure that this is the case. Our city is one of the safest cities in the UK, but we still need to take action to raise awareness about ways to stay safe. Sheffield’s Anti-Spiking Partnership, set up in December 2021 in response to the rise in spiking reports, is taking practical action. 

The exciting UEFA Women's EURO arts and heritage programme has now been announced across host cities.

Crosspool and Woodseats will see new speed limits introduced this year. 

Sheffield is creating unique, long-lasting, and creative memorials as a tribute to those who have died from Covid, those who have lost loved ones and those who have been affected by the pandemic. Our city, like those around the world, has been deeply affected by the impact of Covid-19, and in Sheffield we want to pay a meaningful tribute to those who have lost their lives, those who have worked above and beyond to keep people as safe as possible and those who have been affected by Covid.

Sheffield is preparing its celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The year-long Platinum Jubilee celebration in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world is seeing communities come together to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years of service.

Sheffield’s exciting events calendar is back in full swing, with the city’s free community events attracting record numbers and showcasing the best in family entertainment.

Statement from Leader of Sheffield City Council, Cllr Terry Fox, in response to the Sue Gray report.

A fund has been set up to help those in Sheffield most affected by the rising cost-of-living and is welcoming donations from individuals or organisations who would like to support this work.

Highlights from UEFA Women's EURO 2022 celebration roadshow in the Peace Gardens.

The FA and UEFA have today released the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Pre-tournament Impact Report, confirming it’s on track to be the biggest women’s European sport event in history, putting millions in to host cities' economy and leaving a lasting legacy that will make a difference to communities for generations.

Labour, Greens and the Liberal Democrats have today set out a collaborative and politically proportionate approach on how to run the council. Labour’s Cllr Terry Fox will continue as Leader of the Council and Cllr Julie Grocutt will be the Deputy Leader. This will be the first council leadership under the new committee system following last year’s referendum.

“If you are among those people making Sheffield the brilliant place that we’re proud to call home, then I can’t wait to meet you.” These are the words of Sioned-Mair Richards, who has today been voted in as the new the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Sheffield and inaugurated at Sheffield City Council’s Annual General Meeting held at Sheffield Town Hall today (18/05/2022).

This Saturday we're kicking off the nationwide UEFA Women's EURO 2022 celebration roadshows - and welcoming Football Focus, with Alex Scott, for a live broadcast straight from the Peace Gardens! Come and join us for some free football fever 11am-5pm.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 22nd May. 

Sheffield City Council will begin to roll out the Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme this month to around 215,000 households in the city.

Sheffield has received Tree Cities of the World recognition, bringing a wealth of benefits to local communities, now and into the future.

The Queen's Baton Relay will visit Sheffield during its 25 day tour of England in the run up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Weston Park May Fayre is back on Sunday 22 May - bringing lots of fun for all the family. It's free, and will be on from 11am-5pm, see you there.

After another busy winter period, the council’s highways contractor will soon close the doors on the salt domes for another year.

A series of partial lane closures on the Sheffield and Mosborough Parkways will continue throughout May as part of the Streets Ahead highway maintenance contract.

Overall local election results for Sheffield

As National remembrance takes place across the country, Sheffield will come together on Sunday 1 May to mark the 40th Anniversary of HMS Sheffield with a commemorative service and parade.

Work has started on implementing a series of natural flood management measures in the Limb Brook Valley to help protect Sheffield and the region against future flooding.

Next month will see the launch of the national roadshow celebrating UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, with Sheffield kicking things off on 21 May in the Peace Gardens. Think football, music, entertainment, legends, family fun and much more...

The Lord Mayor, Gail Smith, will be skydiving out of a plane at an altitude of 15,000 feet in aid of her 3 chosen charities today. The Lord Mayor, her volunteers, friends and family are taking part in a skydive to raise money for The Sheffield Teaching Hospital Trust, The Salvation Army and Friends of Hi5s, the Lord Mayor’s own charity for young people with Learning Disabilities.

Roxy Ball Room will be the latest addition to £470m regeneration scheme. 

Local elections candidate information is now available.

Local grassroots groups, clubs and community organisations can now apply for 'CreatedBy' grant funding from Rugby League World Cup 2021 to provide kit, equipment and facility improvements.

When people talk about music in Sheffield they talk about the Leadmill, it's part of our fabric and we absolutely do not want to see it go.

All legal Covid restrictions in England have now ended and Government guidelines have changed around testing. Read the latest update on what you need to do from 1 April.

Today marks 200 days to go until the Rugby League World Cup 2021. In celebration a 48 hour trophy tour stopped at Sheffield and other host cities and towns.

Tickets are now on general sale for all matches in the tournament. Four games will be played at Bramall Lane - get your tickets now!

New mobile cameras are being used across the city to help detect and deter fly tipping. Further targeted measures are being discussed by Local Area Committees following significant committed investment.

This Sunday's Sheffield Half Marathon will kick off an amazing year of events across sport, music, art, food, film and more. Get excited, get involved.

Sheffield City Council has recently awarded £1.35 million of grants through its Voluntary Community Sector Covid Recovery Fund. The fund used central government Covid funding to support voluntary sector organisations who had either reduced income or increased costs relating to Covid. The pandemic has once again demonstrated the critical role the sector plays in supporting people throughout the city and the funding will support organisations ongoing work amongst Sheffield’s communities.

The Gleadless Valley Masterplan, which will see improvements made to housing, green spaces and facilities as well as increased employment opportunities, has been given the go-ahead following consultation with residents.

Key organisations in Sheffield are being urged to come together to ensure positive and impactful changes are made when the Race Equality Commission (REC) is published later this year.

A new Community Youth Services Strategy that aims to “offer safe, creative, ambitious Community Youth Services where all young people in Sheffield can thrive” has been approved this week as part of the council’s commitment to delivering on its one-year plan. The strategy outlines the council’s pledge to ‘support young people in Sheffield to develop and flourish’ and defines our strategic ambitions for Community Youth Services over the next three years.

The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 is coming to Sheffield this summer and we're already seeing it's legacy in action across the city. Want to get involved?

The changes have been made following consultation feedback. 

Sheffield City Council has agreed major changes to how it will take democratic decisions.

Following £100million investment committed last November, themes of Sheffield's new 30 year sport and leisure strategy have been agreed following public consultation. Work will now start on developing a five year implementation plan.

Information Officers who provided much-needed support to businesses across Sheffield during the pandemic are set to continue their work for another year.

The new plans announced today will make getting around the city centre quicker and easier.

Councillor Alison Teal, Executive Member for Sustainable Neighbourhoods, Wellbeing, Parks and Leisure, said: “From now on we will not be charging anyone for returning their books late. We’ve never charged children, and the good news is, this now applies to all adults too.  If you have any overdue library books from before the pandemic, and you’re worried about paying the fines, just return them to your library. You won’t need to pay a fine."

We have all been deeply troubled by what is happening in Ukraine and our hearts are breaking for the people who are having to flee to safety, say goodbye to their loved ones and face a future that they could never have imagined. People in Sheffield will want to know what our city is doing to support the people of Ukraine, as well as how they can help directly.

Sheffield's new vision for the city centre is set to be agreed this week. 

A panel of experts in the building, design and development sector will help shape the future of Sheffield and support the vast amount of development work taking place across the ci ...