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Almost two years on from the successful launch of the first electric van trial in Sheffield, the Council is going a step further to support local businesses, charities, and organisations by introducing fully insured vehicles as part of the popular electric van trial.

Exciting developments taking shape at Parson Cross Park with plans for Sheffield's first Cruyff Court.

Sheffield city centre’s brand-new public space, Pound’s Park, is set to open early to the public on 3 April, so that the new park can be enjoyed over the Easter weekend and school holidays.

Councillor Terry Fox, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “We know that a significant number of people in Sheffield who are eligible for Council Tax Support are not claiming it. Some people who are on Universal Credit automatically assume that they are getting the Council Tax Support that they are entitled to, so we urge them to please check this with either the council or Citizens Advice Sheffield.

Today the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Sioned-Mair Richards, has confirmed that an Extraordinary Meeting will be held to discuss the implications of the street tree inquiry.

Exciting plans have been announced for the Coronation of King Charles III, where people from all over can come and enjoy the celebrations with live music, acts and a big screen to watch all the action over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The Sheffield Food Festival will be taking over the Peace Gardens during the end of May Bank Holiday weekend, from 26 to 29 May.

Work will be starting in the next few days to refurbish the old Curators House Team Rooms within the Botanical Gardens. Following a recent tender process Sheffield City Council are really excited to announce that Joni will be opening their new site this Summer after a short period of refurbishment which starts in March.

At the Council’s Strategy and Resources meeting on Wednesday 15 March, Councillor Terry Fox will make a statement and propose a debate following the publication of the street tree inquiry report. 

A bus gate is being introduced on Arundel Gate from Monday, 20 March 2023 which will reduce the number of vehicles travelling along the stretch of road.

New colourful bin wraps can be spotted on litter bins across the city, designed by local artist, Luke Horton.

Due to the rising cost of energy across the UK, from Saturday 1 April 2023, a new tariff for Sheffield City Council owned rapid EV charging points will be introduced, to make EV charging points across Sheffield more sustainable for the Council.  

A celebration of women who work in tech/digital in Sheffield as part of International Women's Day 2023. Read fascinating stories of women working in this sector and find out about digital skills training. 

In celebration of IWD 2023 Mel Kanarek speaks about her experience in the tech industry. 

In celebration of IWD 2023 Jesrine Clarke-Darrington speaks about her experience in the tech industry. 

In celebration of IWD 2023 Dash Tabor speaks about her experience in the tech industry. 

In celebration of IWD 2023 Alina Laurent-Olive speaks about her experience in the tech industry. 

In celebration of IWD 2023 Faiza Mobin speaks about her experience in the tech industry. 

In celebration of IWD 2023 Alex Willard speaks about her experience in the tech industry. 

In celebration of IWD 2023 Mandy Fletcher speaks about her experience in the tech industry. 

Statement on behalf of Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council Kate Josephs, and Leader of Sheffield City Council Cllr Terry Fox. 

A statement on behalf of Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council Kate Josephs and Leader of Sheffield City Council Terry Fox.

A brand-new special school offering 200 places to children and young people with special educational needs has been approved.

Sheffield City Council has received a strong response from developers resulting in six high quality proposals for the future of the Cole Brothers building in Barkers Pool.

UK music icon Noel Gallagher and his High-Flying Birds will head to South Yorkshire this September to perform a major concert at Don Valley Bowl.

Cllr Mazher Iqbal, Co-Chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee, issued a statement this morning following the launch of the Clean Air Zone.

Grants of up to £50,000 are available to businesses in Sheffield to transform under-used spaces on Fargate.

As part of the ongoing regeneration and improvements being delivered across Sheffield City Centre and surrounding neighbourhoods, work will soon start at Kelham and Neepsend as well as the area around West Bar.

An exciting planning application has been submitted by the Council for the transformation of the Castle site public space, including an events space, new public art and opening up the River Sheaf.  

A week today the Clean Air Zone will begin charging non-compliant vehicles from midnight on Monday, February 27, 2023.

The £2m Economic Recovery Fund is back and now accepting more applications from local businesses and community leaders to help improve local high streets and encourage residents to spend their time there.

A review at Hillsborough Stadium over concerns about crowd movements has concluded, stating that all aspects of safety at the stadium complied fully with the club’s Safety Certificate, Minor recommendations were made relating to the overall matchday experience.