Sheffield Growth Plan: Growing a vibrant, cultural and creative Sheffield
A ten-year plan to drive economic growth and improve the lives of people living, working and doing business in Sheffield, has been approved.
The Sheffield Growth Plan, which was approved by a Strategy and Resources Committee last week, sets out ambitions to make the most of the city’s economic strengths in order to deliver long-term growth for the city.
Read more about the Growth Plan on Sheff News.
Developed using sound, independent economic analysis, local engagement and consultation and subject to test by local, national and global experts, at the heart of Sheffield’s Growth Plan 2025 - 2035, are four ambitious missions.
Missions have been developed based on an evaluation of Sheffield’s economic landscape, understanding of the city’s strengths and what makes it unique, as well as the challenges to overcome.
One of those missions is to grow the city’s international reputation, and to attract more visitors by celebrating and growing the cultural and creative sector.
The Plan states that growing the vibrancy, cultural offer and creative enterprise of the city is an integral part of the economic plan.
Sheffield already has a strong cultural identity. From it's industrial heritage to a world-renowned music and arts scene, to the many vibrant events and festivals that take place.
Culture also brings enormous benefits to the city. Sheffield is home to more than 2,000 cultural and creative businesses, providing around 9,000 jobs and generating almost £1bn of economic impact annually.
Arts and culture attract tourists, create jobs, and support businesses in sectors like hospitality and retail. Research shows that for every pound invested in culture, there is a significant return through local economic activity.
Over the last 18 months Sheffield City Council, along with partners across the city, have developed core strategies, which guide their plans.
The Destination Management Plan provides a framework for expanding the visitor economy for Sheffield. Read about the DMP on Sheff News.
The Cultural Strategy, the adopted Joined up Heritage strategy, the city’s leisure strategy and the developing major events plan will all align, creating a joined-up approach that will help determine the scale of growth of the future sector. Read about the Culture Strategy on Sheff News.
Plans also highlight the ambition to invest in the future talent pipeline for the creative and cultural sectors, giving all children and young people access to clear pathways to pursue creative hobbies, passions, and careers, in communities, schools and higher education.