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Nature Emergency in Sheffield

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Frog pond

The climate crisis and pace of modern development has a huge impact on our natural world.

Our Parks and Countryside service is working in partnership with local environmental organisations like the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust and the Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership, to address this crisis and enhance biodiversity in the city.

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Free School Meals for thousands of children

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School classroom

We will continue our commitment to support thousands of children and young people with free food vouchers during the May Spring Bank Holiday.  

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Liberty Steel

We have issued a statement on the news that the Liberty Steel Stocksbridge plant is to be sold.

Statement


National Youth Sector Census now open

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If you work with young people in Sheffield's communities, the National Youth Agency wants to hear from you.

Youth Sector Census will provide essential information to help support young people today and in the future. It will inform policy-makers, service providers and funders as part of Covid-recovery and over the long term.

You can register to complete the census by clicking the button below. 

Complete the census 


One year on from the death of George Floyd

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A crowd of people holding a Justice for George Floyd picture

Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council, said:

“It is exactly one year since the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.

“Twelve months on, it is vital that we keep talking about race, and that we listen to and act on the experiences of our black communities, including here in Sheffield.

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Local area alerts from South Yorkshire Police

Sheffield residents can sign up to receive alerts from South Yorkshire Police about local policing issues.

Registering for alerts is completely free and once you have signed-up, you can choose how you want to receive the messages - by text, email or voice message - and what you want to receive messages about.

Sign-up now 

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Bloom Sheffield Open Day - Heeley & Meersbrook Allotments 29 May

Bloom Sheffield Open Day

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Join us for an Open Day Saturday 29 May 13.30 - 16.30. We will be working together to develop and maintain our community flower garden.

Expect lots of different gardening activities to get stuck into, plus tea, biscuits and lovely people.

There are very limited spaces available, so that we can adhere to social distancing measures. Please only register for a ticket if you can definitely attend.

Register


Make a splash this half term

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Hillsborough Leisure Centre

Hillsborough leisure pool is open for swim fun again.

Make a splash as a family and enjoy some time in our leisure pool!

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Forecast: A Diary of the Lost Seasons 24 June

A Diary of The Lost Seasons

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The changing seasons have shaped all of our lives, but what happens when the weather changes beyond recognition? Joe Shute explores at this event on 24 June, 19.30-20.30.


South Yorkshire Schools' Climate 5-7 July Conference

Coming virtually to classrooms on 5-7 July 2021. An exciting 3 day event featuring a wide variety of local organisations and prominent individuals doing amazing work in climate change, education and related fields. Open to all primary and secondary schools in South Yorkshire to join for free, with recorded sessions available for all after the event. 

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Sheffield City Council Vacancies

Looking for your next job? Find our most recent vacancies at the button below.

Sheffield City Council Jobs

Senior Equalities Officers x 2

Do you have skills and experience in equalities, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and would like to make a real and lasting difference to our workforce and Sheffield’s diverse communities?

We have two fantastic job opportunities for senior equalities, diversity, and inclusion officers. One role specialises in HR and workforce and the second specialises in equalities and engagement with people across the city.

Find out more and apply


Sheffield City Region Jobs Board


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