Monthly video message from Cllr Tom Hunt, leader of Sheffield City Council

09 August 2023

Watch council leader, Councillor Tom Hunt, talk about the positive developments in Sheffield over the past few weeks, including:

South Yorkshire being announced as the first UK's Investment Zone
Additional investment from Boeing
New store openings in the city centre
A new collaboration with Prince William and the Royal Foundation to tackle homelessness
Support for families who are struggling due to the cost of living crisis

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