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Digital Innovation Grant re-opens for applications

Businesses across South Yorkshire are invited to apply for grant funding designed to help companies in the region embrace new forms of digital technology and drive growth.

Sheffield: Your University Campaign

New campaign to help people outside Sheffield discover the city’s uniqueness

The campaign aims to show prospective students what our city has to offer.

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Grants of up to £12,499 available to support businesses to increase productivity

Contact Business Sheffield to find out more on how to apply today.

Team Sheffield at UKREiiF

Sheffield delegation showcases an exciting time for our city at UKREiiF

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

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Call for projects to transform empty units on high street

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 22nd May. 

Barker's Pool

Council inviting proposals to transform former John Lewis site

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

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Digital Innovation Grant scheme re-opens

Apply for funding now

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Roxy Ball Room to open in Heart of the City this summer

Roxy Ball Room will be the latest addition to £470m regeneration scheme. 

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Statement: The Leadmill

When people talk about music in Sheffield they talk about the Leadmill, it's part of our fabric and we absolutely do not want to see it go.

Eccesall Road

Final call to apply for Omicron Business Grant

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

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Millions of pounds paid to local businesses to boost Covid bounce back

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

Lisa Birkett, owner of Happy Hare independent fabric shop and member of Station Road Business Forum, Chapeltown

Ten Sheffield high streets set to receive £500k investment

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.

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Construction begins on landmark park for city centre

Work will start on site this month. 

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Business Information Officers to continue supporting Sheffield for another year

Information Officers who provided much-needed support to businesses across Sheffield during the pandemic are set to continue their work for another year.

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City centre set for transformation as 20-year plan to be agreed

Sheffield's new vision for the city centre is set to be agreed this week. 

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Panel of design experts will help shape future of city

A panel of experts in the building, design and development sector will help shape the future of Sheffield and support the vast amount of development work taking place across the ci ...

Shalesmoor Gateway roundabout with three lanes and a red cycle lane beside the pavement

New plans for Shalesmoor to unlock travel potential

Plans to make significant changes to the road layout at Shalesmoor are underway, as proposals are shaped to transform travel in the area.

Cllr Terry Fox and Cllr Julie Grocutt stand outside the Liberty Steel building in Stocksbridge

Council leaders call for Government action over Liberty Steel

Sheffield City Council leader Cllr Terry Fox and deputy Leader Cllr Julie Grocutt have today called for Government action over the growing concerns about the future of Liberty Steel.

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Council sets out plans for tackling challenging budget

Following a public consultation, Sheffield City Council has set out the city's 2022/23 budget.

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Levelling up: Sheffield one of the first cities to be benefit from ambitious renewal programme

Sheffield has been named as one of the first cities to benefit from government’s Levelling Up programme set out in a new White Paper published today.

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Covid-19 business grant launched to support travel firms in Sheffield

A new grant is available to businesses in the travel sector to support them through recovery from the pandemic. Applications are open now. Check eligibility.

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Brighter future for local cultural and creative industries

Cultural and creative industries in Sheffield are set to benefit from new funding from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - with £280,000 being awarded for projects across the city.

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Applications open for Omicron business grants

Businesses in the Hospitality, Accommodation and Leisure sectors can now apply.

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Have your say on plans for the future of Sheffield City Centre

Take part in our consultation on a Vision for the city centre. 

Sheffield Town Hall

Chancellor announces £1billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron

On Tuesday 21 December, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that a support package of grants will be available for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron variant.

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Council moves forward with plans to redevelop Parkwood Springs

£200,000 is being invested to prepare the site for redevelopment. 

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Heart of the City on track and set to transform Sheffield city centre

Progress on the scheme is moving forwards as council comes to agreement with John Lewis & Partners. 

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Sheffield tops high street recovery charts

As a result of various events taking place across the city, Sheffield has seen a significant increase in footfall in recent months, with residents and people from further afield enjoying everything it has to offer.

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Sheffield businesses to get social media savvy

Businesses set for a boost as training helps them get digital. 

Business owners pose in the shopping area of Walkley, Sheffield

Sheffield high streets to receive £865,000 investment

Businesses in Hillsborough, Firth Park, Walkley and Broomhill will be supported by Sheffield City Council's Economic Recovery Fund, an innovative and unique grant set up to support businesses following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Funding available for South Yorkshire businesses to switch to low carbon

The £2.3m funding will provide support to over 250 SMEs.

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Plans for Sheffield’s historic Leah’s Yard given green light

Leah's Yard plans approved