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Heart of the City II raising the bar for Sheffield


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Heart of the City II

Heart of the City II has already attracted a number of high-profile international companies to the area, including HSBC, Radisson Blu, fashion brands, Weekday and Monki, alongside local firms such as Marmaduke's.

The scheme is delivering on a key outcomes: safeguarding jobs and creating new employment opportunities. Cabinet will also be asked to authorise the release of Block G – the former South Yorkshire Fire Authority Headquarters site.

More information


Try before you buy - electric vans for businesses

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Cabinet members Bob Johnson and Mark Jones with an electric van

30 Electric Vans will soon be available for businesses to trial in a new project being delivered by us with funding from Highways England’s Designated Fund for Air Quality. The project will provide vans for a two-month trial period to let businesses ‘try before they buy’.

Full story


Shalesmoor cycle scheme: statement

“The Council is committed to enhancing walking and cycling as a means of reducing congestion, improving air quality, increasing physical activity and creating attractive places. Covid-19 presented an opportunity to trial pedestrianisation and dedicated cycle lanes in a number of areas.

Full statement


Covid-19 updates


Director of Public Health, Greg Fell Covid-19 updates

Sheffield City Council’s Director of Public Health Greg Fell gives an update on shielding, what you can do to keep Sheffield open and discusses Sheffield’s Outbreak Control Plan around Covid-19 in a series of short videos below.

Sheffield Covid-19 news

Shielding

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Video: shielding

The Coronavirus position in Sheffield

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Video: Sheffield's Coronavirus position

What you can do to keep Sheffield open

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Video: What you can do to keep Sheffield open


Sheffield's outbreak control plan

Video still featuring Greg Fell Public Health director

Video: Sheffield's outbreak control plan


Face coverings - public transport

SYPTE say that passengers have been positive about wearing face coverings with use on buses up from under 10% to over 80% in one week. Thanks to everyone who has helped protect staff and other passengers.

It's the law to wear a face covering on public transport in England (Some people are excluded from this).   Full guidance on face coverings on public transport is at the link below.

Face coverings guidance


What time does your beer o'clock start?

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What time does your beer o'clock start video

If you're drinking earlier then you're probably drinking more. Know your limits and keep track of your drinking during lockdown.  If your drinking is impacting your life free help is available in Sheffield. 

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Make yourself at home

Make Yourself at Home online hub has suggestions for how you can make the most of life in Sheffield – whether that’s delicious deliveries, great outdoors, entertainment/culture online or amazing communities.

Find out more


Playing group sports - what to remember

Covid-19 and new guidance for group sports:

  • No daily limit
  • You can exercise with members of your household
  • You can exercise with up to 5 people outside your household
  • Practice social distancing and good hygiene

Gov sports info


Events

Events

More Sheffield events

As events start up again we'll bring you updates on what's happening and when.


Festival summer of fun 20 July - 28 August

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Children with their fairy garden

Sheffield’s Children’s University are offering over 70 free activities for children to get involved in this summer. Children will be able to sing, dance, get crafty, and take part in family board games, walks, cooking and even family yoga.

Full info


Sheffield libraries events - July

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Tristan Gooley, author

Libraries events this month include navigating through nature's signposts, writing workshops, book launches and exploring and enjoying our countryside.

Events info 


Business Sheffield events - July

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Business Sheffield offers an extensive programme of FREE workshops, training sessions and networking events.

Business Sheffield team has had to rethink the delivery of this programme and has made support available via a series of online workshops, webinars and virtual one-to-one sessions to help the development of businesses in Sheffield.

Events list


Job Vacancies Button

Latest jobs


Fostering Information Evening - 16 July

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little girl

Thanks to everyone who came to our first online fostering info evening in June - it was great to see so many people interested in fostering Sheffield’s children. Click the button below to register.

Info Evening


Sheffield City Region jobs board

SCR Jobs board

SCR jobs board

SCR Jobs Board


Streets Ahead

Gritting, roads and trees updates

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Parks & countryside updates

Garden

Tenant gardening competition

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