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Leah's Yard: New cultural hub opens this weekend

Once a hive of industrial activity, Leah’s Yard is, once again, buzzing with action as the new cultural hub opens right in the heart of our city, this weekend.

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GCSE results day is today – and good luck to everyone opening their envelopes

Students across the city will be receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday 22nd August).

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Improved approach to regeneration to deliver physical, social and economic benefits for Gleadless Valley

An improved approach to regeneration featuring Sheffield City Council, the community, partners and investors will see work towards physical, social and economic improvements take place across Gleadless Valley.

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South Yorkshire wants your views on the future of our local nature

Local authorities across South Yorkshire are seeking the views of residents, businesses, and community organisations on the development of its Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).

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Further industrial action planned for bin collections

From Tuesday 20th August some bin collections in Sheffield will be affected by a Veolia refuse collectors strike. Residents are asked to put their bins out before 7am on their scheduled collection day and leave them out until they are collected.

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Increasing new home building in Sheffield: Monthly message from Cllr Hunt

Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council, talks about house building developments across the city. 

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Good luck to everyone getting their A-Level results today

Across the city, those who sat the exams this year will be receiving their results and Sheffield City Council would like to wish them all the best of luck in achieving what they hoped for.

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Leading leisure company chosen to run Sheffield facilities

Sports and Leisure Management’s Everyone Active has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield’s sport and leisure venues, as of January 2025.  

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Rose Garden Cafe: Inside seating area now open

The inside of Rose Garden Cafe in Graves Park is now open to customers.

Sheffield City Council Leader, Cllr Tom Hunt, smiles at the camera, dressed in a suit and tie

‘It is a huge honour to join the International Mayors Council on Homelessness to share the work we are doing with an international audience’

Sheffield City Council Leader Cllr Tom Hunt speaks about why the Council has joined the International Mayors Council on Homelessness

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Councillors come together to share message of compassion and solidarity

There is no place for hate on our streets and in light of the recent events across the country, councillors at Sheffield City Council have come together in unity with a shared message of compassion, solidarity, and determination.

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Sheffield playgrounds and leisure facilities revamped

An estimated £1.4million has been invested in improvements to playgrounds and outdoor leisure facilities across the city, right in time for the summer holidays, which are now in full swing.

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Statement from the Chair of the Race Equality Partnership for Sheffield

Fatima Khan-Shah, Chair of the Race Equality Partnership, said: “Racism has no ...

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Sheffield Botanical Gardens an 'educational centrepiece for the region'

Sheffield Botanical Gardens have marked the end of an education and engagement project, which has made the site a regional Centre for Horticultural Excellence. 

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South Yorkshire route confirmed for Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men

Sheffield will kick off stage three of the Tour on September 5th. 

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Sheffield City Council Leader joins International Mayors Council on Homelessness

Sheffield City Council Leader Cllr Tom Hunt has joined the International Mayors Council on Homelessness.

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IKEA renovates community facility in Gleadless Valley

IKEA has used its design expertise, products and co-worker time to renovate a previously under-utilised council-owned space in Sheffield.

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Phase 2 work underway at Castlegate as park begins to take shape

Work to transform a former Sheffield market site, which was once home to a medieval castle widely regarded as the birthplace of the city, has moved into phase two, with construction of the final public park starting to take shape.

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New approach to tackle crime in Sheffield suburb

A multi-agency approach to tackling organised crime in the Woodhouse area of Sheffield has been launched this week.

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Council sets out proactive approach to budget planning for next four years

The Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy aims to predict the financial situation for each financial year, budget gaps, as well as necessary savings targets so that the Council can continue to deliver for the people of Sheffield.

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The Fringe At Tramlines 2024: Road closures and parking this weekend

Tramlines is one of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and a highlight in Sheffield’s year-round calendar of events and festivals. 

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Update on bin collections from Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August

From Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August, some bin collections in Sheffield will be affected by a Veolia refuse collectors strike. Veolia and the Council’s waste management team are working together to make sure there is as little disruption as possible. Everyone is advised to put their black, blue, and brown bins out before 7am on their scheduled collection day and leave them out until they have been emptied.

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There's still time to join in the Festival of Fun

There is still time to book a place on the excellent range of Children’s University Festival of Fun activities this summer – but places are being snapped up quickly.

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Sheffield children to get a better start in life thanks to city-wide network

Sheffield’s Family Hub Network aims to strengthen community support for families and ensure the city’s children get the best possible start in life.

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Rough Sleeping Summit brings partners together to find solutions for Sheffield

Bringing together partner organisations from across the country, the event saw key speakers pass on their expertise and discussions held across sectors

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Council recommended to approve land deal at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park

Sheffield City Council have been recommended to approve a land deal at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park to be transformed into the National Centre for Child Health Technology.

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Ecclesfield Park tennis courts reopen after renovation

Ecclesfield Park tennis courts in Sheffield have officially reopened following renovations.

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‘Simpler Recycling’ plan for England

Plans are in place for all councils across England to make recycling easier and to help the planet. From 31st March 2026, plastic pots, tubs, trays, cartons, aluminium foil, and aerosols will be recycled with plastic films to follow by 31st March 2027.

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Funding accepted to continue successful delivery of adult learning in Sheffield

Sheffield's Family, Adult and Community Education Service (FACES) has been given he go ahead to accept funding from the Adult Skills Fund. 

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Ambitious transformation will deliver better customer service

The transformation project, named Future Sheffield, is set to modernise how the organisation delivers on its priorities in the most time-effective and cost-effective way over the next three to five years.

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Tramlines 2024: Event organisers to fund the planting of new trees and more benefits to the city

With Tramlines Festival just weeks away (26th - 28th July), event organisers have announced a series of community-focused initiatives, which nurture local talent, support environmental sustainability, and boost local businesses.

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Air quality improvements across Sheffield mean better health outcomes for local people

Following the Clean Air Zone’s (CAZ) one-year anniversary in February, we are now able to take an early look at the impact the CAZ is having on the quality of the air we breathe in Sheffield, and the news is very positive. Our 12-month annual average data for 2023 is showing that the level of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in Sheffield, caused by road pollution, has significantly improved, which is great news for the health of everyone in Sheffield.