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£25m Funding Bid to bring 2020 vision for Sheffield’s historic High Street

Sheffield Fargate

A bid made by Sheffield City Council and supported by the University of Sheffield has been successful in the first round of applications to secure funding for improvements to Sheffield’s historic Fargate.

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Facts about business rates in Sheffield

Sheffield Town Hall

We’ve been asked some questions about business rates this week so we’re sharing some facts. 

The facts

Help us Help Christmas Cabin returns to Peace Gardens

The Help us Help campaign, which supports vulnerable people on the street, launched it’s Christmas cabin yesterday, manned by volunteers until Wednesday 27 November.

More than 20 businesses are joining local charities and Sheffield City Council asking people to donate items such as canned food, sugar, tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolate bars, gloves, hats, scarves, socks and toiletries.

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General Election 12 December 2019

Sheffield elections - Register to vote

If you’ve already registered to vote, you don’t need to register again for the General Election.You might need to register again if you’ve changed address or have turned 18 recently. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on 26 November.

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Shape future special educational needs support

We have recently launched our draft Inclusion Strategy for consultation and we would love to hear from you.

The document sets out the plan for the next five years to better support our children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Please read the strategy and let us know what you think.

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Tell us what you love and don't, about your city

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We want to hear from Sheffielders from every part of the city about the issues that matter to them, their communities and neighbourhoods, and how the Council serves the city.

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Events

Win family drinks and pizza at Thor’s Tipi

Thor's Tipi Sheffield Peace Gardens

Sheffield's Christmas lights are now twinkling and we hope you enjoyed the Switch On event on Sunday!
If you attended the event and share your feedback, you could win some family drinks and pizza at Thor’s Tipi Sheffield or passes for the Grotto and Carousel in the city centre.

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Sheffield Modern Architecture Weekender

Sheffield Modern architecture weekender poster

Sheffield's experiments in modern architecture have played a significant role in defining not just the skyline but also the character and culture of the city. Looking at the past and present of the city's design and developments, the second Sheffield Modern weekender aims to get people thinking about the shape of the city in new ways – through exhibitions, talks, walks, family-focussed workshops, installations, and film screenings.

22nd Nov - 24th Nov 2019

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Northern Craft Fair

The Northern Craft Fair poster

The Northern Craft Fair is coming back to Trafalgar Warehouse this weekend, and organisers have promised its going to be their best fair yet.

The place will be full of crafts, food, drink & fun.

23rd Nov 2019. 11am - 4pm

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The Great Sheffield Art Show

People attending The Great Sheffield Art Show 219 in gallery

The Great Sheffield Art Show is the largest open art exhibition outside of London, running for over 30 years. The show is aimed at providing a prestigious venue for amateur artists to exhibit and sell their artwork alongside professionals.

23rd - 24th Nov 2019

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Whirlow Hall Farm Christmas Fayre

Sleigh and reindeers

Soak up the sights, smells and sounds as you wander around the market; try warming mulled wine, freshly baked mince and pies. 

The weekend will be jam packed with Christmas entertainment, with local choirs performing carols, brass bands & festive entertainment to get you in the Christmas mood.

Its a Winter Wonderland for all the family.

23rd - 24th Nov 2019

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Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market

Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market poster

Gather under the gas lamps and celebrate the start of the festive season at Kelham`s much loved Victorian Christmas Market. 

30th Nov - 1st Dec 2019

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Sheffield University Quidditch Club hopes to win gold for the city

Quidditch event poster

As the new quidditch season starts, 20 teams from across Great Britain will compete to lift the trophy and be crowned national champions in Sheffield this weekend.

23rd - 24th Nov 2019

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