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Watch: New independent shopping emporium to open in Sheffield City Centre
A new independent shopping outlet and community arts space is to be officially opened on Matilda Street, less than a five minute walk from The Moor. Though Arundel...
Sheffield takes on starring role in new Sheffield DocFest premiere
Sheffield is set to have a starring role in a new film premiering at Sheffield DocFest, presented by the Yorkshire Film Archive. Sheffield On Film is one of many films...
Allotment Society plans to connect with the local area
The University of Sheffield Allotment Society have revealed plans to reach out and give back to the wider community. The society has been long-standing at the...
Sheffield Greens announce Hillsborough Litter Pick
Hillsborough’s Green party have announced that a litter pick will happen this Saturday. The litter pick starts at 10:30am, meeting at Hillsborough corner near to where...
Iconic venue The Leadmill ordered to vacate within three months
The Leadmill, one of Sheffield's most cherished and historic music venues, has lost its legal appeal against an eviction notice served by the property's landlord,...
The University of Sheffield has partnered with a startup on a three month pilot study to reduce carbon footprint
The University of Sheffield has partnered with a local startup to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology. Suiso’s breakthrough pyrolysis technology...
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New proposals for low carbon ‘district heating’ in Sheffield
A new programme to provide low carbon 'heat districts' for Sheffield have been proposed as part of its push for net zero, aiming to benefit the city by cutting levels...
Improvements to home-to-school transport aims to empower students by increasing their independence
Proposals for changes to Post-16 Home-to-School Travel Support sets to enhance independent travel training for students with SEND, a service that provides support for...
Petition to stop building on greenfield sites in the East of Sheffield reaches 4,000 signatures
A campaign group aiming to protect greenfield land in the East of Sheffield has created a petition to stop a large development going ahead. Members of the...
Ambitious development plan set to transform Sheffield into more pedestrian friendly, green city
Plans for a 'Walking, Wheeling, Cycling' Investment Plan which aspires for high quality networks to be developed city-wide for Sheffield over the next 20 years are set...
Sheffield Celebrates National Sake Week
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Revised SEND transport in Sheffield approved
Flexible post-16 SEND home-to-school transport prioritising tailored support and independence, has been approved following public consultation. The Education, Children...
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Founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign questions Sheffield City council’s ‘democracy’
A vocal campaigner for open democracy in Sheffield has raised concerns about how the city council is run. On the 30 April Ruth Hubbard, the founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign and local community activist, drew attention to the recent ‘policy committee remit’ during a...
Housing plans encroach on protected green belt land
Sheffield City Council plans to build offices, industrial buildings and homes on protected green belt land as part of the local plans to develop the city. On May 30, the Council’s strategy and resources committee agreed that 3.6% of Sheffield's green belt land would...
Sheffield rolls out new SEN support for post-16 education
Sheffield has introduced new travel budgets for families that have children with SEN to aid transport fees in post-16 education. Sheffield City Council's Freedom to Travel, Skills for Life programme will bring in Personal Travel Budgets - PTBs - that aim to empower...
Low carbon transport proposed as the key to Sheffield’s growth
A new plan to promote "Walking, Wheeling and Cycling" in Sheffield hopes to tackle rising transport inequality and the current NHS burden by taking a new approach to creating a safe, reliable, and low-carbon transport network. Councillors across the city have...
Girl plans ultimate band bash to raise money for St Luke’s hospice
Final year Sheffield Hallam student Molly Ripley plans the ultimate live event for her final year project to raise money for her chosen charity St Luke's Sheffield Hospice. The Ultimate Band Bash is a band night taking place at Yellow Arch Studios which will feature...
The Future of Travel in Sheffield? New Plan to Prioritise People Over Cars
Sheffield City Council has approved a 'Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Investment Plan (WWCIP) scheme to help transform Sheffield into a healthier, more active and sustainable city. This decision was approved on the 30th April 2025 at the Transport, Regeneration and...