Families with children that are eligible for benefit related free school meals will receive a free £30 voucher this week to help with the costs of food over the winter holidays.
An independent report into Sheffield City Council’s handling and management of Freedom of Information Requests relating to both its historic management of street trees and general requests has been published today.
Around 4000 school children were part of a litter education session during the last academic year and Streets Ahead are continuing to deliver their assemblies on reducing litter across the city.
Help, advice, and support is in place in Sheffield for anyone facing financial hardship or who has concerns about paying their rent or mortgage due to the cost of living crisis.
The Harmony Works project has passed another significant milestone with the approval of its planning and listed buildings application, taking it one step closer towards its goal to create a new home for music education in Sheffield.
Four disease resistant elm trees were planted in High Hazels Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Woodland Trust, protect the future of the elm tree and safeguard the precious habitat of the White Letter hairstreak butterfly.
The rising cost of living is putting pressure on businesses across the city, and the council is urging businesses to make use of free expert support to help them weather the challenge.
In response to the increase in the cost of living, Sheffield City Council, community, voluntary and faith organisations are creating more access to information, advice and support for anyone facing financial hardship in the city.
This week, Sheffield City Council has been given White Ribbon Accreditation, which shows our commitment to working towards achieving gender equality and ending violence against women and girls.
Victims of international scam marketing are being refunded after a landmark case in the US, supported by UK national agencies and Sheffield Trading Standards.
‘Welcome Places’ are open across Sheffield and many of them, such as libraries, were already established places where people could spend time, have a chat, find out information or get support.
Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone will launch on February 27, 2023, with the roll out of financial support measures starting from December 12, 2022.
Hundreds of residents who live on the Dryden estate at Southey Green are due to receive free broadband at the end of November as part of a pilot scheme to address ‘digital poverty’.
Sheffield's Ellie Roebuck, England Women's football star, will take centre stage to light up Sheffield city centre, kicking off Christmas this Sunday 20 November. The fun starts at 4pm with the big switch at 6pm.
Leader of Sheffield City Council, Cllr Terry Fox, reacts to the Autumn Statement issued today.
Drivers are being encouraged to take more care around roadworks as Streets Ahead continues its programme of resurfacing across the city.
Tramlines brings millions in to Sheffield's economy, supports local organisations with thousands in grant funding and puts on the city's biggest party!
An application is being drafted to Government which, if successful, would give the Council new traffic enforcement powers – helping to make Sheffield roads safer and more reliable.
Sheffield will come together at the Cenotaph in Barker's Pool to mark the National Day of Remembrance on Sunday 13 November.
The latest addition to our Council Housing Stock Increase Programme is the completion of Buchanan Green Older Persons Independent Living Scheme (OPIL) in Parson Cross for the over 60s.
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Two local businesses in the city centre could benefit from investment to help them develop, as part of the Future High Streets Fund.
Transformational plans to re-establish Castlegate as a vital part of the city centre will go to public consultation from November 7.
Sheffield City Council’s next Housing Policy Committee will discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on tenants in the city.
The purchase of the former Adelphi Cinema building in Attercliffe is to be discussed at the Finance Sub-Committee this month.
Residents across Sheffield are being asked to give their feedback on highway improvement and maintenance works across the city.
The Charity Trustee Sub-Committee heard the proposed long-term options for the Rose Garden Café building in Graves Park yesterday.
Sheffield City Council’s Children’s Services have been commended for their commitment to ‘doing the right thing’ for children in the city, following a recent Ofsted visit.
Sheffielders who want to help keep their local community litter free can now collect litter picking equipment from libraries across the city.
The Fargate container doors were opened on Saturday with vendors welcoming in their first customers.
Sheffield-based artists are being briefed this week about plans for a permanent city centre Covid memorial that will open in Spring 2023.
In response to the news this week that Supertram services will be brought into public control and that there will be a £2 price cap on bus and tram fares, Council Leader Terry Fox has issued a statement.
Containers on Fargate removal update
The containers on Fargate will begin to be dismantled from Monday, January 30th.
Temporary exclusion zone outside Graves Building (Central Library)
A recent external survey of the Graves Building (Central Library) showed that there are substandard areas of stone or brickwork on all sides of the building. A temporary exclusion zone is being installed around the outside of the building today. Entrances and exits will have protective scaffold canopies installed for the safety of members of the public and our staff.
New café for popular Sheffield beauty spot Whirlow Brook Park
Work has started on site for a brand-new café, with attached public WC, at Sheffield’s Whirlow Brook Park, a popular beauty spot for walkers, local people and families.
Rose Garden Café survey findings and next steps
Additional structural surveys have been completed at the Rose Garden Café Building in Graves Park. Findings support initial concerns and the full survey reports will now be used to help determine costs of future options for the site and inform the upcoming public consultation.
Clean Air Zone to launch from February and financial support measures roll out date confirmed
Castlegate archaeology work to feature on BBC's Digging for Britain
The archaeologists who used science to reveal more of Sheffield Castle’s underground secrets are to feature on BBC Two's Digging for Britain this Sunday.
Future of Fargate containers to be decided
The future of the containers on Fargate is to be decided at the Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee next week.
Six more Sheffield Schools to benefit from £1bn redevelopment scheme
Six more schools in Sheffield are celebrating the news that they have been selected to be part of the Department for Education’s £1bn school rebuilding programme.
Statement from Cllr Mazher Iqbal following Levelling Up announcement
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced overnight a further 100 projects across the country are set to receive a share of the £2.1billion Levelling Up Fund. Unfortunately, no Levelling Up Fund was allocated to Sheffield on this occasion.
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.
Flooding update - Moonshine Lane
The latest update from the council following a burst water pipe on Moonshine Lane, Southey.
Sheffield ranks amongst the top cities in Carbon Disclosure Project
Sheffield has received an A- status in its first submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project, ranking amongst the top cities in Europe.
Resurfacing work on Ecclesall Road to start next week
Sections of Ecclesall Road in Sheffield will be resurfaced this month, with work due to start week commencing 25th January, for three nights.
Local Plan: Proposed new vision for Sheffield will benefit all communities
The proposed Sheffield Local Plan, an ambitious vision for the city, was approved at Full Council this week, paving the way for investment and development across the city’s communities. Further public consultation will now take place to agree the final Plan.
Sheffield school takes home national active travel award
Phillimore Community Primary School in Darnall has been recognised as the ‘National Modeshift STARS Primary School of the Year’.
Clean Air Zone: Financial support now live to upgrade your vehicle
From today, people can apply to upgrade their vehicle and receive financial support ahead of the introduction of the Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Information on when charging starts and which vehicles will be charged is online.
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