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🏗️ Building progress at Bolehill View in Crookes!
The project is revitalising the site of a former community care facility on Eastfield Road, just off Northfield Road.
Roof butts are being installed and interiors are progressing with floors and staircases taking shape! 🚧
The project is revitalising the site of a former community care facility on Eastfield Road, just off Northfield Road.
Roof butts are being installed and interiors are progressing with floors and staircases taking shape! 🚧
October 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
🏗️ Building progress at Bolehill View in Crookes!
The project is revitalising the site of a former community care facility on Eastfield Road, just off Northfield Road.
Roof butts are being installed and interiors are progressing with floors and staircases taking shape! 🚧
The project is revitalising the site of a former community care facility on Eastfield Road, just off Northfield Road.
Roof butts are being installed and interiors are progressing with floors and staircases taking shape! 🚧
Looking for something to do this October half-term? Out of this World is back in Sheffield City Centre on Sunday 25 October! Join us for a range of free family activities, including Comic-Con characters, street performances, demonstrations, food stalls, and more.
October 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Looking for something to do this October half-term? Out of this World is back in Sheffield City Centre on Sunday 25 October! Join us for a range of free family activities, including Comic-Con characters, street performances, demonstrations, food stalls, and more.
The Lord Mayor Awards is your chance to show your appreciation for the outstanding individuals who make Sheffield special.
Nominate here: https://lord-mayor-awards.sheffield.gov.uk/
Nominate here: https://lord-mayor-awards.sheffield.gov.uk/
October 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The Lord Mayor Awards is your chance to show your appreciation for the outstanding individuals who make Sheffield special.
Nominate here: https://lord-mayor-awards.sheffield.gov.uk/
Nominate here: https://lord-mayor-awards.sheffield.gov.uk/
Looking for a great Bonfire Night event? Arcnight 2026 is coming to Don Valley Bowl on Thursday 5 November.
Enjoy fireworks, laser shows, live music, street food, funfair rides, and family entertainment.
Inspired by Sheffield's steelmaking past, it promises to be a night to remember.
Enjoy fireworks, laser shows, live music, street food, funfair rides, and family entertainment.
Inspired by Sheffield's steelmaking past, it promises to be a night to remember.
October 7, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Looking for a great Bonfire Night event? Arcnight 2026 is coming to Don Valley Bowl on Thursday 5 November.
Enjoy fireworks, laser shows, live music, street food, funfair rides, and family entertainment.
Inspired by Sheffield's steelmaking past, it promises to be a night to remember.
Enjoy fireworks, laser shows, live music, street food, funfair rides, and family entertainment.
Inspired by Sheffield's steelmaking past, it promises to be a night to remember.
Have you been wanting to try cycling or get back on a bike but unsure where to start?
Sofa to Saddle is a free, beginner-friendly app powered by British Cycling and Lloyds. Think Couch to 5K but for bikes!
Sofa to Saddle is a free, beginner-friendly app powered by British Cycling and Lloyds. Think Couch to 5K but for bikes!
October 7, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Have you been wanting to try cycling or get back on a bike but unsure where to start?
Sofa to Saddle is a free, beginner-friendly app powered by British Cycling and Lloyds. Think Couch to 5K but for bikes!
Sofa to Saddle is a free, beginner-friendly app powered by British Cycling and Lloyds. Think Couch to 5K but for bikes!
Yesterday, Sheffield honoured one of its best-known fundraisers with a Sheffield Legends plaque.
John Burkhill, known to many as "The Man with the Pram", received the award for his years of fundraising and charity work.
John Burkhill, known to many as "The Man with the Pram", received the award for his years of fundraising and charity work.
September 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Yesterday, Sheffield honoured one of its best-known fundraisers with a Sheffield Legends plaque.
John Burkhill, known to many as "The Man with the Pram", received the award for his years of fundraising and charity work.
John Burkhill, known to many as "The Man with the Pram", received the award for his years of fundraising and charity work.
The father of the people’s game!
Jack Hunter was born and grew up in Crookes back in the 1850s.
He brought ‘Sheffield Rules’ to Blackburn Olympic, the first northern working-class team to win the FA Cup in 1883.
Find his plaque outside the Old Grindstone Pub!
Jack Hunter was born and grew up in Crookes back in the 1850s.
He brought ‘Sheffield Rules’ to Blackburn Olympic, the first northern working-class team to win the FA Cup in 1883.
Find his plaque outside the Old Grindstone Pub!
September 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The father of the people’s game!
Jack Hunter was born and grew up in Crookes back in the 1850s.
He brought ‘Sheffield Rules’ to Blackburn Olympic, the first northern working-class team to win the FA Cup in 1883.
Find his plaque outside the Old Grindstone Pub!
Jack Hunter was born and grew up in Crookes back in the 1850s.
He brought ‘Sheffield Rules’ to Blackburn Olympic, the first northern working-class team to win the FA Cup in 1883.
Find his plaque outside the Old Grindstone Pub!
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Sheffield 10K!
The run leaves Arundel Gate at 9.30am on Sunday 27 September and follows a route up Ecclesall Road, round Endcliffe Park, and back.
If you will be driving, plan your route in advance as some roads will be closed.
The run leaves Arundel Gate at 9.30am on Sunday 27 September and follows a route up Ecclesall Road, round Endcliffe Park, and back.
If you will be driving, plan your route in advance as some roads will be closed.
September 25, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Sheffield 10K!
The run leaves Arundel Gate at 9.30am on Sunday 27 September and follows a route up Ecclesall Road, round Endcliffe Park, and back.
If you will be driving, plan your route in advance as some roads will be closed.
The run leaves Arundel Gate at 9.30am on Sunday 27 September and follows a route up Ecclesall Road, round Endcliffe Park, and back.
If you will be driving, plan your route in advance as some roads will be closed.
You can now have your say on further changes to the Sheffield Local Plan. The survey is live until 28 October.
The Plan is a long-term blueprint that guides where new homes, jobs, transport links, and community facilities should go between now and 2039.
The Plan is a long-term blueprint that guides where new homes, jobs, transport links, and community facilities should go between now and 2039.
September 24, 2026 at 9:49 AM
You can now have your say on further changes to the Sheffield Local Plan. The survey is live until 28 October.
The Plan is a long-term blueprint that guides where new homes, jobs, transport links, and community facilities should go between now and 2039.
The Plan is a long-term blueprint that guides where new homes, jobs, transport links, and community facilities should go between now and 2039.
The Tour de France Grand Départ 2027 team is inviting 18- to 25-year-olds to volunteer!
The Readiness to Work programme helps young volunteers become job ready, building the skills and experience needed for employment.
Applications close on 30 September.
The Readiness to Work programme helps young volunteers become job ready, building the skills and experience needed for employment.
Applications close on 30 September.
September 24, 2026 at 8:44 AM
The Tour de France Grand Départ 2027 team is inviting 18- to 25-year-olds to volunteer!
The Readiness to Work programme helps young volunteers become job ready, building the skills and experience needed for employment.
Applications close on 30 September.
The Readiness to Work programme helps young volunteers become job ready, building the skills and experience needed for employment.
Applications close on 30 September.
Looking for a free family day out this October?
Out of This World returns to Sheffield city centre on Sunday 25 October! Enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, magic, and Halloween fun. The event runs from 10.30am to 5.30pm and for people of all ages.
Entry is free, no need to book, and fancy dress is encouraged!
Out of This World returns to Sheffield city centre on Sunday 25 October! Enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, magic, and Halloween fun. The event runs from 10.30am to 5.30pm and for people of all ages.
Entry is free, no need to book, and fancy dress is encouraged!
September 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Looking for a free family day out this October?
Out of This World returns to Sheffield city centre on Sunday 25 October! Enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, magic, and Halloween fun. The event runs from 10.30am to 5.30pm and for people of all ages.
Entry is free, no need to book, and fancy dress is encouraged!
Out of This World returns to Sheffield city centre on Sunday 25 October! Enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, magic, and Halloween fun. The event runs from 10.30am to 5.30pm and for people of all ages.
Entry is free, no need to book, and fancy dress is encouraged!
Time is running out to nominate someone for the Sheffield Youth Awards 2026!
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 25 September.
Do you know a young person, aged 11 to 18 (Young people with SEND can be nominated up to 25), who has made a difference? Now is your chance to celebrate them.
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 25 September.
Do you know a young person, aged 11 to 18 (Young people with SEND can be nominated up to 25), who has made a difference? Now is your chance to celebrate them.
September 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Time is running out to nominate someone for the Sheffield Youth Awards 2026!
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 25 September.
Do you know a young person, aged 11 to 18 (Young people with SEND can be nominated up to 25), who has made a difference? Now is your chance to celebrate them.
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 25 September.
Do you know a young person, aged 11 to 18 (Young people with SEND can be nominated up to 25), who has made a difference? Now is your chance to celebrate them.
A Sheffield legend is set to be honoured.
John 'The Man with the Pram' Burkhill will receive a Sheffield Legends plaque for his outstanding contributions to the city.
He has raised over £1.2 million for Macmillan Cancer Support and supported many in the community.
John 'The Man with the Pram' Burkhill will receive a Sheffield Legends plaque for his outstanding contributions to the city.
He has raised over £1.2 million for Macmillan Cancer Support and supported many in the community.
September 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
A Sheffield legend is set to be honoured.
John 'The Man with the Pram' Burkhill will receive a Sheffield Legends plaque for his outstanding contributions to the city.
He has raised over £1.2 million for Macmillan Cancer Support and supported many in the community.
John 'The Man with the Pram' Burkhill will receive a Sheffield Legends plaque for his outstanding contributions to the city.
He has raised over £1.2 million for Macmillan Cancer Support and supported many in the community.
We're open and ready to welcome you! If you're planning a visit to Sheffield Central Library, Local Studies Library or the Library Theatre, we're here for you.
You may notice some work happening as we prepare the building for winter and carry out heating repairs.
You may notice some work happening as we prepare the building for winter and carry out heating repairs.
September 22, 2026 at 4:42 PM
We're open and ready to welcome you! If you're planning a visit to Sheffield Central Library, Local Studies Library or the Library Theatre, we're here for you.
You may notice some work happening as we prepare the building for winter and carry out heating repairs.
You may notice some work happening as we prepare the building for winter and carry out heating repairs.
It was fantastic to see hundreds of people attend the Sheffield Town Hall Heritage Open Day on Saturday!
We loved welcoming so many visitors and families as they explored one of the city's most iconic buildings.
Here are some of the highlights from the day.
We loved welcoming so many visitors and families as they explored one of the city's most iconic buildings.
Here are some of the highlights from the day.
September 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
It was fantastic to see hundreds of people attend the Sheffield Town Hall Heritage Open Day on Saturday!
We loved welcoming so many visitors and families as they explored one of the city's most iconic buildings.
Here are some of the highlights from the day.
We loved welcoming so many visitors and families as they explored one of the city's most iconic buildings.
Here are some of the highlights from the day.
Great news for users of Graves Park!
The Rose Garden Café restoration project has reached a major milestone. Planning permission has now been approved.
This success follows years of hard work by locals, volunteers, and the Council. More than £60,000 raised for this project!
The Rose Garden Café restoration project has reached a major milestone. Planning permission has now been approved.
This success follows years of hard work by locals, volunteers, and the Council. More than £60,000 raised for this project!
September 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Great news for users of Graves Park!
The Rose Garden Café restoration project has reached a major milestone. Planning permission has now been approved.
This success follows years of hard work by locals, volunteers, and the Council. More than £60,000 raised for this project!
The Rose Garden Café restoration project has reached a major milestone. Planning permission has now been approved.
This success follows years of hard work by locals, volunteers, and the Council. More than £60,000 raised for this project!
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Sheffield’s Heritage Open Days are underway for another year!
Don’t miss out! There is still time for you to attend an event this weekend.
You can explore the Town Hall, uncover the history of the city, and much more.
Don’t miss out! There is still time for you to attend an event this weekend.
You can explore the Town Hall, uncover the history of the city, and much more.
September 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Sheffield’s Heritage Open Days are underway for another year!
Don’t miss out! There is still time for you to attend an event this weekend.
You can explore the Town Hall, uncover the history of the city, and much more.
Don’t miss out! There is still time for you to attend an event this weekend.
You can explore the Town Hall, uncover the history of the city, and much more.
Walkley by-election result
Elected: Hannah Cawley (Labour and Co-operative Party)
The full result will be available here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-co...
Elected: Hannah Cawley (Labour and Co-operative Party)
The full result will be available here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-co...
September 18, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Walkley by-election result
Elected: Hannah Cawley (Labour and Co-operative Party)
The full result will be available here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-co...
Elected: Hannah Cawley (Labour and Co-operative Party)
The full result will be available here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-co...
The results from today's Walkley ward by-election will be announced in the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Follow our WhatsApp channel to be the first one to get them: www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
Follow our WhatsApp channel to be the first one to get them: www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
September 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The results from today's Walkley ward by-election will be announced in the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Follow our WhatsApp channel to be the first one to get them: www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
Follow our WhatsApp channel to be the first one to get them: www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
Discover Sheffield's castle history this Sunday in Castlegate!
Join us for the final day of the Castlegate Festival, featuring artwork inspired by Sheffield Castle created by local young people.
Don't miss five new panels that tell the story of Sheffield Castle and the future Castle Hill Park.
Join us for the final day of the Castlegate Festival, featuring artwork inspired by Sheffield Castle created by local young people.
Don't miss five new panels that tell the story of Sheffield Castle and the future Castle Hill Park.
September 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Discover Sheffield's castle history this Sunday in Castlegate!
Join us for the final day of the Castlegate Festival, featuring artwork inspired by Sheffield Castle created by local young people.
Don't miss five new panels that tell the story of Sheffield Castle and the future Castle Hill Park.
Join us for the final day of the Castlegate Festival, featuring artwork inspired by Sheffield Castle created by local young people.
Don't miss five new panels that tell the story of Sheffield Castle and the future Castle Hill Park.
The Walkley by-election is taking place today.
Make sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to be able to vote. For a full list of accepted ID, please visit: http://sheffield.gov.uk/voterID
Make sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to be able to vote. For a full list of accepted ID, please visit: http://sheffield.gov.uk/voterID
September 17, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The Walkley by-election is taking place today.
Make sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to be able to vote. For a full list of accepted ID, please visit: http://sheffield.gov.uk/voterID
Make sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to be able to vote. For a full list of accepted ID, please visit: http://sheffield.gov.uk/voterID
Sheffield has won the AIPH World Green City Award for Living Green for Urban Infrastructure and Liveability! 🌳
This is fantastic news for our city and everyone invested in making Sheffield a greener, healthier place to live.
This is fantastic news for our city and everyone invested in making Sheffield a greener, healthier place to live.
September 16, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Sheffield has won the AIPH World Green City Award for Living Green for Urban Infrastructure and Liveability! 🌳
This is fantastic news for our city and everyone invested in making Sheffield a greener, healthier place to live.
This is fantastic news for our city and everyone invested in making Sheffield a greener, healthier place to live.
Tell us what you think about proposals for the Norton Nursery site at Graves Park - survey closes on Sunday 20 September!
Read the information online before completing the survey to understand each option.
👉 https://haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/norton-nursery-restoration
Only 4 days left! ✍️
Read the information online before completing the survey to understand each option.
👉 https://haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/norton-nursery-restoration
Only 4 days left! ✍️
September 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Tell us what you think about proposals for the Norton Nursery site at Graves Park - survey closes on Sunday 20 September!
Read the information online before completing the survey to understand each option.
👉 https://haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/norton-nursery-restoration
Only 4 days left! ✍️
Read the information online before completing the survey to understand each option.
👉 https://haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/norton-nursery-restoration
Only 4 days left! ✍️
A special gift celebrating Sheffield's friendship with Bochum.
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield has given a special artwork to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Created by artist Luke Horton, it signifies the bond between Sheffield and Bochum, showcasing how football unites us.
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield has given a special artwork to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Created by artist Luke Horton, it signifies the bond between Sheffield and Bochum, showcasing how football unites us.
September 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
A special gift celebrating Sheffield's friendship with Bochum.
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield has given a special artwork to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Created by artist Luke Horton, it signifies the bond between Sheffield and Bochum, showcasing how football unites us.
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield has given a special artwork to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Created by artist Luke Horton, it signifies the bond between Sheffield and Bochum, showcasing how football unites us.
New editions have arrived at the Contemporary Printmaking Exhibition in the Millennium Gallery! 🎨
Featuring around 60 leading printmakers from across the country, with regional talents on display too.
Head down to see some amazing artwork!
Featuring around 60 leading printmakers from across the country, with regional talents on display too.
Head down to see some amazing artwork!
September 15, 2026 at 8:26 PM
New editions have arrived at the Contemporary Printmaking Exhibition in the Millennium Gallery! 🎨
Featuring around 60 leading printmakers from across the country, with regional talents on display too.
Head down to see some amazing artwork!
Featuring around 60 leading printmakers from across the country, with regional talents on display too.
Head down to see some amazing artwork!