Business & City Development

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.

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.

Two local businesses in the city centre could benefit from investment to help them develop, as part of the Future High Streets Fund.

The planning application for Event Central, a mixed-use cultural community hub on Fargate, has been approved.

Key city organisations, partners and businesses have come together to pledge their support to make Sheffield a safer city for women and girls with the launch of Sheffield’s first Women and Girls Night-Time Safety Charter.

Richard Eyre, Director of Streetscene and Regulations, has issued a statement after learning that the Fargate containers will not be opening on Monday, October 17, as expected.

Geoarchaeological fieldwork required for plans to regenerate the historic area of Castlegate is now complete.

The Fargate Containers are set to open on October 17, with exciting street food offers and local independent retail units.

Our region deserves decent transport links, a fair chance to attract inward investment and international connectivity.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Sheffield City Council and Yorkshire Water have agreed an approach that will see a shipping container attraction installed on Fargate.

Acting CEO Eugene Walker and Director of City Futures, Kate Martin were among the representatives for Team Sheffield. 

The Barker's Pool Building occupies a key site in the city centre. 

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The Council is encouraging eligible business to apply for the Omicron Hospitality, Accommodation and Leisure Grant before the extended deadline - March 11.

More than £4m has been paid to businesses affected by Omicron. 

Sheffield City Council has announced further areas which will be supported by its Economic Recovery Fund, an innovative grant set up in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic to support local high streets and hard-hit sectors.

Work will start on site this month.