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Countdown to Rugby League World Cup is on!

With an England men's game and eight exciting wheelchair fixtures coming to Sheffield, get involved now and be a part of Rugby League history!

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New state-of-the-art SEND academy for children opens in Sheffield

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will benefit from a welcome boost to the city’s SEND Placements in the opening of The Discovery Academy.

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Information regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and services

Following the sad death of The Queen we are providing information in this email about commemoration services and changes to our services as a result of the bank holiday on Monday 19 September.

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Sheffield to hold County Proclamation

Following the announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s death, Sheffield is to hold the county Proclamation for South Yorkshire on Sunday, September 11, at 1pm in Barker’s Pool.

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Sheffield in it to win it for Eurovision 2023

As one of 7 cities shortlisted to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine, Sheffield has set it's position as a strong contender for the event.

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Statement from the Lord Mayor of Sheffield on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth

The Lord Mayor of Sheffield Sioned-Mair Richards has issued a statement on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth.

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Local playing field shows benefits of natural flood management in latest Limb Brook project

Work implementing a series of natural flood management measures in the Limb Brook Catchment to help protect Sheffield and the region against future flooding continues on new sites, this time regenerating a popular urban site at Whirlow Playing Fields to provide flood water storage and improve the area for wildlife.

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'Celebrating recovery' in National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month

Every September, Sheffield Drug & Alcohol Coordination Team (DACT) sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of substance use disorders, celebrate the people who recover and to stand together with those who are struggling with substance abuse.

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A joint statement on the devastating floods in Pakistan

A joint statement on the devastating floods in Pakistan.

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Councillors agree not to appeal to Historic England over Grade II listing

Councillors have agreed not to call for a review of the Grade II listing of the former John Lewis building.

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Council launches Street Tree Archive

Sheffield City Council has today published documents as part of the Street Tree Archive which will allow the public to access records and correspondence relating to the council’s management of street trees between 2013 and 2018.

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Sheffield Tree Fayre is coming to the Botanical Gardens!

Sheffield Tree Fayre, a family-friendly event celebrating the wonder of trees and woodlands, will take over Sheffield Botanical Gardens on Saturday 10 September.

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Sheffield’s big adventure Bank Holiday weekender

Cliffhanger and Sheffield Fayre return to the city this August Bank Holiday weekend transforming Sheffield in to one big playground with three days of free fun activities and entertainment for all the family.

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Council progresses plans for Event Central on Fargate

Plans to create a vibrant cultural community hub on Fargate are progressing, with the Council seeking an operator to run the space.

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Sheffield Street Tree Partnership welcomes new chair as progress continues

A new chair has been appointed to the Sheffield Street Tree Partnership and is already playing an active role in steering the invaluable work of the group.

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South Yorkshire sustainable transport schemes awarded £570m

The Department for Transport has awarded the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) £570m to invest in sustainable transport schemes across the county, including several Sheffield initiatives.

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Sheffield delighted to be shortlisted for Eurovision Host City

We're one of the 7 cities shortlisted!

Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award 2022

Council receives gold award for work to support Armed Forces community

Sheffield City Council has been given a Gold Award as a business that employs and supports those who serve, veterans and their families.

A bird's eye view of the former John Lewis building in Barker's Pool

John Lewis building now Grade II listed

Yesterday Historic England listed the former John Lewis building, in Barker’s Pool, at Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.

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Sheffield ‘phoney’ businessman ordered to pay £1.1m by courts

A Sheffield businessman has been ordered to pay over £1m following a Confiscation Order at Sheffield Crown Court.

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Discussions for future refreshment options in Graves Park underway

Following the closure of the Rose Garden Café last month, Sheffield City Council is working with the Café operator to assess the options for a temporary refreshment provision in Graves Park.

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Clean Air Zone signs to be installed ahead of launch early next year

Signs making drivers aware of Sheffield’s upcoming Category C Clean Air Zone will start to be installed over the coming weeks, as the council moves forward with plans to improve air quality and reduce pollution in and around the city centre.

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Statement on Sheffield's bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023

"We would be proud to bring the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 to the region in solidarity with Ukraine."

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“The people of Sheffield deserve more”: Council leader’s statement on latest cuts to bus services

Cllr Terry Fox has made a statement following the announcement further bus cuts are to hit Sheffield and South Yorkshire from this week.

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Options to be explored for future of Rose Garden Café in Graves Park

Discussions are underway to explore options for the future of the Rose Garden Café in Graves Park after it had to close due to safety reasons with immediate effect last week.

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New Sheffield Connect city centre bus service

A new bus service connecting 12 stops in and around Sheffield City Centre has launched today, providing residents and visitors the opportunity to hop onto the bus from the train, tram or other bus services.

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VIDEO: Get involved in your council

Today the Council publishes its new explainer video to remind Sheffielders of all the ways they can get involved in their local democracy.

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Celebrate Lionesses’ final showdown at Devonshire ‘Screen’

Sheffield will go all the way with England’s Lionesses on their UEFA Women’s EUR ...

Liam Pond stands with Councillor Richard Williams, proudly holding the Green Flag award in Sheffield Winter Garden

Sheffield parks receive international mark of quality

Green Flag Awards are an international mark of quality for well managed parks and green spaces all over the world. In Sheffield, 16 of our parks have received this honour, which means they meet the criteria for being safe, welcoming, well maintained and well managed.

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Milestone for Castlegate regeneration as geoarchaeological work begins

The next major phase in Sheffield City Council’s plans to regenerate the historic area of Castlegate gets underway this week as essential geoarchaeological work begins.

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Council to trial food waste recycling collections

Sheffield City Council and Veolia will begin the city’s first ever food waste recycling trial this summer.

Sheffield Town Hall flies a Ukrainian flag and lights up the clock face in yellow and blue in solidarity with Ukraine

Statement on Sheffield's ambition to host Eurovision 2023

Following the BBC’s announcement that Eurovision 2023 will be held in the UK, Sheffield will be entering a bid to become the host city.