Sheffielders have vented their anger over ongoing city centre redevelopment work.

Construction is currently taking place in the heart of the city centre, this is part of the Fargate regeneration scheme that has been funded by The University of Sheffield and the City Council.

Despite the plans to improve the area, locals have a different opinion on the work taking place.

Connor Thompson, 20, a student said: “It’s taking far too long and it’s taking up too much space, so it affects the businesses making them less accessible for shoppers.”

The council wants to build more of a street scene by adding seating areas, green planting and lighting in attempts to make it more vibrant as part of their Grey to Green project. 

However, a year on since the start of £14.4M revamp of this project, Fargate is still being dug up leaving pedestrians having to manoeuvre around plastic fences to reach shops.

Frank Roller, 50, who was in the city centre on Thursday, said: “Every time you come down, they are always messing about, there’s no seats to sit down anywhere like there used to be.”

Fargate received the funding back in April 2021 after a successful government bid from “Future High Street Funds”, it will soon become a social hub to help highlight the local artists and bring more diversity.

It is set to be ending this summer, however, locals are concerned that this isn’t going to be the case. 

Sheffield’s City Councils original regeneration plan said: “By 2038 the city will be stronger, more inclusive and sustainable. It will be known as the city that increases the skills of its people helping people to reach their full potential.” 

Andrew Stuart, 78 a local resident who was enjoying the sunny weather on Thursday afternoon, added: “The regeneration scheme is needed for the city because a lot of things need fixing and revamping.”