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Changes to Castlegate Festival 2020

Changes have been made to Castlegate Festival 2020, with many events moving online in light of new social distancing rules. 

Sheffield's Clean Air Zone

Sheffield's Clean Air Zone Plans

Over the past year, Sheffield has been working to improve air quality, with many schemes including the proposed Clean Air Zone. Air pollution affects us all to some degree. Drivers are among those who can be most affected as they sit in traffic. These are the reasons why it’s important that in line with our legal obligations we deliver cleaner air in the shortest possible time.

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The history of Sheffield’s long-lost castle

Sheffield is known around the world for its musical and industrial heritage. However, its long-lost castle – which was once among the most powerful political and cultural centres in medieval England – deserves a place in the history books as well, according to archaeologists.

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Booking a COVID-19 Test at a Sheffield Testing Centre

The NHS test and trace national booking system is reaching capacity. This is due to laboratory testing reaching national capacity on the day. If you have COVID-19 symptoms and you need to book a test, please continue to do so. However, you may experience a delay in being able to book a test using the national system. If you can’t get a test on the day, please try again later or try the next day. Please listen to the guidance you are provided at the point of arranging a booking. Testing remains a vital part in our fight against the spread of Covid-19 in our city and to help reduce the rate of people contracting the virus.

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Watchlist ‘area of concern’ for Sheffield - Statement by Greg Fell

A statement has been made by our Director Public Health at Sheffield City Council, Greg Fell in relation to the news released from the Department of Health and Social Care that Sheffield is on the watchlist and as such has been designated as an ‘area of concern’. This news may have given rise to concern and we want to reassure the public of what this means for our city. 

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Sheffield Fayre will not take place this summer

Sheffield’s annual August bank holiday family fun day, Sheffield Fayre, has been cancelled.    The free event, which i ...

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Virtual cabinet meeting held for first time

We held our first virtual Cabinet Meeting to discuss and agree Sheffield's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lord Mayor of Sheffield to serve another year in office

We have decided to postpone our Annual Council meeting until May 2021, to ensure continuity throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Statement on wider opening of schools

A statement from Councillor Abtisam Mohamed, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills and Director of Public Health, Greg Fell.

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City moves into next phase of Heart of the City II scheme

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 our daily lives have changed considerably. Whilst we observe social distancing to stay sa ...

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Sheffield set to Move More this June

The fifth annual Move More Month kicks off next week to encourage people across Sheffield to increase their physical activity throughout June.

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Quit for COVID campaign helps more Sheffielder's stop smoking

Smokefree Sheffield launches advert to encourage more people to ‘Quit for COVID’.

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Statement from the Leader of Sheffield City Council

A statement from the Leader of Sheffield City Council, Julie Dore.

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Statement on 5G mast planning applications

Our response to planning application requests for three new 5G masts in the city.

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Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2019-2024

Covid-19 has had a major impact on every community in Sheffield. The nine ambitions our Strategy sets out remain the foundations to support a healthy life.

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New Sheffield Covid-19 grants scheme launched

A new Government scheme has launched to provide funding to businesses that have not previously been eligible for Coronavirus-related support.

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Covid-19: Financial headlines

Over the past few months we have been looking into the financial impact Covid-19 is having on the Council. Here are the headlines...

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Half term virtual adventures during lockdown

Sheffield Children’s Services work to support many children who are often some of the most vulnerable in society. Find out more about who we're working with to keep children entertained this half term.

Sheffield coronavirus response – Environment, Streetscene & Climate Change

Sheffield coronavirus response – Environment, Streetscene & Climate Change

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting national lockdown has changed our daily l ...

Local businesses receive E-Bikes for deliveries

Local businesses receive E-Bikes for deliveries

Sheffield businesses will be trialling a new way of delivering their goods this ...

Sheffield Coronavirus response - Business grants

Sheffield Coronavirus response - Business grants

Councillor Mazher Iqbal, Cabinet Member for Business and Investment at Sheffield ...

Major changes to Pinstone Street to encourage active travel in city centre

Major changes to Pinstone Street to encourage active travel in city centre

Pinstone Street will be closed to traffic in the next fortnight as Sheffield Cit ...

Sheffield Coronavirus response - Education and Skills

Sheffield Coronavirus response - Education and Skills

Councillor Abtisam Mohamed, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills at Sheffield ...

Sheffield Coronavirus response - Neighbourhoods and Community Safety

Sheffield Coronavirus response - Neighbourhoods and Community Safety

At the Council’s cabinet this week, held virtually for the first time due to loc ...

Sheffield Coronavirus response - Active Travel

Sheffield Coronavirus response - Active Travel

Yesterday, Cabinet saw its first virtual meeting; this was streamed live for mem ...

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Car parks and bowls reopen in Sheffield parks

Following the Government’s most recent update, we have reviewed facilities across the city’s parks and are reopening car parks with immediate effect, and allowing the use of bowling greens.

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Changes to funeral services in Sheffield

Following the latest Government update, which saw a slight ease of some restrictions, Sheffield City Council has today i ...

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Could you volunteer to help a young person in care?

Independent visitors is a Sheffield City Council scheme which aims to match volunteers who will build helpful and positi ...

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Sheffield’s Year of Reading launches January 2020

Sheffield’s Year of Reading launches across the city on 15th January 2020 and will be a 12-month, citywide celebration o ...

Festive taxi fares explained

Festive taxi fares explained

Sheffield City Council has set out the regulations around taxi fares during the ...

Action plan agreed following street tree inspections

Action plan agreed following street tree inspections

An action plan, which supports a new approach to managing the city’s street tree ...

Streets Ahead remind Sheffielders to stay safe on the roads this Christmas

Streets Ahead remind Sheffielders to stay safe on the roads this Christmas

Streets Ahead is reminding people to stay safe and take extra care on the roads ...