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Cllr Ben Miskell and the owner of Juno Books stand in the entrance of a shop, the sign above them says 'Juno Books' and they have windows on either side of them, both windows have got white writing on

Further funding announced to transform empty units in the Fargate area

Independent, local businesses are being urged to bid for funding to transform under-used spaces on Fargate, Chapel Walk, Norfolk Row and Orchard Square.

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Council co-signs joint open letter to Angela Rayner MP on social housing

A joint letter from the largest council landlords in England has been submitted to government calling for urgent action on social housing.

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Opportunities for people in Sheffield could see a boost

Council funding to support the Sheffield Pride of Place Board, which aims to create economic opportunity for local people, is to be considered.

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Sheffield City Council to mark two years of Race Equality Commission

Today marks two years since the launch of the final report of Sheffield’s Race Equality Commission. Since then, Sheffield City Council has made consistent progress in tackling race inequality in the council and in the city, with plans going forward that aim to make Sheffield an anti-racist city.

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Market Tavern independent investigation concludes 

The investigation identified unintentional errors in communication took place within the Council, with the contractor and with interested stakeholders.  

Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council Kate Josephs speaks into a microphone at a Homewards event in Sheffield's Millennium Gallery while attendees including HRH The Prince of Wales listen

Sheffield helps mark first year of progress for Homewards project

Sheffield is represented alongside its fellow five flagship locations at a special event in Lambeth, London, to mark the anniversary today (Thursday 11 July).

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Sheffield to kick off third leg of 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men

The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men will return to South Yorkshire for the first time in almost 20 years this September, as Sheffield and Barnsley gear up to hold the third stage of Britain’s national Tour.

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20 of England’s largest local authority landlords call for the government to save council homes

Since March this year (2024), Sheffield City Council has been working alongside the largest council landlords in England to develop recommendations that can ‘secure the future of England’s council housing’.

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Global venue management company announced as new operator for Sheffield City Hall

ASM Global has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield City Hall, as of January 2025.  

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Orchestras for All to make Sheffield its new home

The national music youth charity has announced they will relocate from their London HQ to Sheffield.

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Improvements to Housing Service performance remain top priority as regulatory body issues judgement

A widespread program of improvement to raise the standards of Sheffield City Council’s Housing Service is continuing at pace.

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Everything you need to know ahead of Tramlines 2024

Tramlines is one of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and a h ...

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Structural report says Rose Garden Café is safe to open more fully

Structural engineers have confirmed that scaffolding, which is currently propping up the roof on the Rose Garden Café in Graves Park, can now be removed.

Sheffield Town Hall and Peace Gardens

Have your say on draft city-wide Housing Strategy

We want to hear from people who own or rent their homes, as well as people who may be struggling to find a home. We also want to hear from people who are landlords or develop properties for rent or sale.

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Sheffield Central General Election Result 2024

Sheffield Central General Election Result 2024

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Sheffield South East General Election Result 2024

Sheffield South East General Election Result 2024

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Penistone and Stocksbridge General Election Result 2024

Penistone and Stocksbridge General Election Result 2024

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Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough General Election Result 2024

Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough General Election Result 2024

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Sheffield Hallam General Election Result 2024

Sheffield Hallam General Election Result 2024

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Sheffield Heeley General Election Result 2024

Sheffield Heeley General Election Result 2024

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Bradfield Parish Council By-election – Worrall Ward

Bradfield Parish Council By-election – Worrall Ward

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General Election 2024 – Results are in

The results of the General Election 2024 have been confirmed.

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Plaque in memory of Lord Kerslake unveiled 

Bob, as he was universally known, was Chief Executive at Sheffield City Council between 1997 and 2008, moving to Sheffield from the London Borough of Hounslow. 

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Public hearings begin as progress continues on Sheffield’s Local Plan

The first hearing into Sheffield’s Local Plan and how it will play a lead role in reshaping the city over the next 15-20 years has got underway today.

Lifelong Learning and Skills Awards ceremony at Sheffield Town Hall

Lifelong learners celebrated at awards

This morning (Tuesday 18th June), Sheffield Town Hall celebrated the 2024 edition of the Lifelong Learning and Skills Awards.

Sheffield Town Hall

General Election 2024: Statement of persons nominated

Information regarding the candidates standing at the General Election 2024 in Sheffield is now available.

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Essential overnight roadworks to start on Sheffield Parkway

A series of overnight diversions will be in place for the next three weeks on a section of Sheffield Parkway as essential work takes place to repair bridges at the Handsworth Road interchange.

Crossed Wires Podcast at Bethel Chapel

First-ever Crossed Wires Podcast Festival kicks off this weekend

Crossed Wires Festival will bring the nation's top names in podcasting to Sheffield, for one very special weekend.

Cllr Tom Hunt and Fatima Khan-Shah standing and smiling

Race Equality Partnership for Sheffield appoints Chair

Experienced leadership, diversity and inclusion professional has been appointed as the Chair of the Race Equality Partnership for Sheffield.

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Breaking down barriers: Council partners with SignLive to provide translation and interpretation services

A Deaf-owned and Deaf-led organisation is partnering with the Council to enhance the organisation’s translation and interpretation services.

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More grants available for homes without a gas heating system

Many more privately owned or privately rented Sheffield households can benefit from a warm home that can be cheaper to run, following a change to eligibility rules for the Home Upgrade Grant. Check if you can get funding for your home.

Cllr Hunt at UKREiiF

Sheffield makes its mark at UK’s largest real estate event

Sheffield leaders were front and centre at the UK’s largest real estate and investment event in Leeds last week, championing the city across dozens of panel sessions, showcases and debates.