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Statement from Cllr Mazher Iqbal following Levelling Up announcement

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced overnight a further 100 projects across the country are set to receive a share of the £2.1billion Levelling Up Fund. Unfortunately, no Levelling Up Fund was allocated to Sheffield on this occasion.

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Convention of the North - unlocking the region's potential

Northern leaders have outlined a clear set of ideas to unlock and deliver the region’s potential ahead of Convention of the North 2023. Sheffield is proud to stand together with the North with one strong voice championing our future.

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Resurfacing work on Ecclesall Road to start next week

Sections of Ecclesall Road in Sheffield will be resurfaced this month, with work due to start week commencing 25th January, for three nights.

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Future of Fargate containers to be decided

The future of the containers on Fargate is to be decided at the Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee next week.

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Rose Garden Café survey findings and next steps

Additional structural surveys have been completed at the Rose Garden Café Building in Graves Park. Findings support initial concerns and the full survey reports will now be used to help determine costs of future options for the site and inform the upcoming public consultation.

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Flooding update - Moonshine Lane

The latest update from the council following a burst water pipe on Moonshine Lane, Southey.

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Sheffield school takes home national active travel award

Phillimore Community Primary School in Darnall has been recognised as the ‘National Modeshift STARS Primary School of the Year’.

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Containers on Fargate removal update

The containers on Fargate will begin to be dismantled from Monday, January 30th.

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Castlegate archaeology work to feature on BBC's Digging for Britain

The archaeologists who used science to reveal more of Sheffield Castle’s underground secrets are to feature on BBC Two's Digging for Britain this Sunday. 

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Sheffield ranks amongst the top cities in Carbon Disclosure Project

Sheffield has received an A- status in its first submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project, ranking amongst the top cities in Europe.

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Success for Council’s high street investment fund

An independent evaluation of the Council’s Economic Recovery Fund has shown high streets more than ‘doubled the money invested’, for every £1 spent.

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Remembering Councillor Anne Murphy

A tribute to Councillor Anne Murphy from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Terry Fox.

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Homelessness support over Christmas and New Year

Homeless support is available for people through the festive period.

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Sheffielders invited to have their say on next year’s budget proposals

Consultation on our budget proposals for 2023/24 is now open and we want to hear from as many local people as possible by 13 January 2023.

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Rose Garden Café set for festive reopening

Following further structural surveys and works to make the building safe, the Rose Garden Cafe at Graves Park is all set for a festive reopening, on a takeaway basis from Thursday 22 December.

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Council puts plan in place to improve resurfacing

Sheffield City Council has put a stringent plan in place to improve the schedule of resurfacing being delivered by its highway’s contractor, Amey.

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More speed limits for safer neighbourhoods approved

The Transport, Regeneration and Climate Change Policy Committee have agreed another round of 20mph advisory speed limits across the city.

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Festive bin collections and HWRC opening times in Sheffield

Changes to bin collection days and household waste recycling centres over the festive period.

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Local Plan: Proposed new vision for Sheffield will benefit all communities

The proposed Sheffield Local Plan, an ambitious vision for the city, was approved at Full Council this week, paving the way for investment and development across the city’s communities. Further public consultation will now take place to agree the final Plan.

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Richard Caborn awarded city’s highest honour, Freedom of the City

Richard Caborn recognised with city's highest honour - Freedom of the City

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Clean Air Zone: Financial support now live to upgrade your vehicle

From today, people can apply to upgrade their vehicle and receive financial support ahead of the introduction of the Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Information on when charging starts and which vehicles will be charged is online.

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Winter support for thousands of Sheffield’s children made available

Families with children that are eligible for benefit related free school meals will receive a free £30 voucher this week to help with the costs of food over the winter holidays.

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Council publishes independent report into historic management of street tree FOI's

An independent report into Sheffield City Council’s handling and management of Freedom of Information Requests relating to both its historic management of street trees and general requests has been published today.

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Sheffield school children invited to talk rubbish with Streets Ahead

Around 4000 school children were part of a litter education session during the last academic year and Streets Ahead are continuing to deliver their assemblies on reducing litter across the city.

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Levelling Up: Planning application approved for Harmony Works

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.

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Elm Tree Initiative marking 50th Anniversary of Woodland Trust protects tree and butterfly species in Sheffield

Four disease resistant elm trees were planted in High Hazels Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Woodland Trust, protect the future of the elm tree and safeguard the precious habitat of the White Letter hairstreak butterfly.

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Sheffield victims of international mass marketing scams to be compensated

Victims of international scam marketing are being refunded after a landmark case in the US, supported by UK national agencies and Sheffield Trading Standards.

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Clean Air Zone to launch from February and financial support measures roll out date confirmed

Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone will launch on February 27, 2023, with the roll out of financial support measures starting from December 12, 2022.

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Local Lioness to light up city centre and kick off Christmas in Sheffield

Sheffield's Ellie Roebuck, England Women's football star, will take centre stage to light up Sheffield city centre, kicking off Christmas this Sunday 20 November. The fun starts at 4pm with the big switch at 6pm.

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Council Leader reacts to Autumn Statement

Leader of Sheffield City Council, Cllr Terry Fox, reacts to the Autumn Statement issued today.

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Sheffielders reminded to put safety first around roadworks

Drivers are being encouraged to take more care around roadworks as Streets Ahead continues its programme of resurfacing across the city.

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Tramlines brings multimillion-pound benefit to the city and directly funds over 40 local organisations

Tramlines brings millions in to Sheffield's economy, supports local organisations with thousands in grant funding and puts on the city's biggest party!