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Homes England visits Sheffield

Homes England visit

Image courtesy of Tom Hawley

Chairman of Homes England, Peter Freeman made his first trip to Sheffield this week during a 2-day whistle-stop tour of the city, meeting stakeholders and visiting some of Sheffield’s key regeneration and housing development sites.

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Keep your neighbours onside and don't Euro-trash!

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England and Scotland flags

It’s great that we can come together for the football and have something to celebrate but while you’re enjoying yourselves please make sure you stick to the guidelines and don’t trash the city!

Check out what you need ahead of the game, wherever you'll be watching.

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Culture Projects for recovery

Tinsley Art Project

Tinsley Art project image on old chimney

Culture is the shot in the arm which could help the UK out of the economic turmoil caused by the covid pandemic, say business leaders and politicians.

Although the social, economic and cultural effects of the pandemic will be felt for many years, culture has the opportunity to become a great healer say members of Sheffield Culture Collective.

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Tribute to Councillor Pat Midgley

Friends and family stood around the new road sign at Park Hill

Pat Midgley’s family plus Mark Latham from Urban Splash, Lord Bob Kerslake, Paul Blomfield MP, Deputy Mayor and Ward Cllr Sioned-Mair Roberts, Leader of Sheffield City Council Cllr Terry Fox stand around the new street sign

As a tribute to Cllr Pat Midgley and her commitment to community and support for the regeneration of Park Hill, joint venture partners Urban Splash and Places for People have organised with Sheffield City Council to rename Norwich Street at Park Hill, Pat Midgley Lane.  

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HMRC can help towards the cost of children’s summer holiday activities

child bouncing on an orange hopper in a  park

Young girl bouncing on a red hopper

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in Yorkshire and the Humber that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer

Check eligibility and register


Chief Executive, Kate Josephs recognised in Queen's birthday honours

Chief Executive Kate Josephs

Chief Executive Kate Josephs

Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council, Kate Josephs has been awarded CB for Public Service in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021.

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Remembering the 72 lives lost four years after Grenfell

Sheffield Town Hall was lit up in green last Monday at dusk to remember all of the people who tragically lost their lives in the fire at Grenfell Tower block in Kensington in 2017.

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Sheffield's electric van trial opens

Electric van

Electric van

30 electric vans are now available to trial by businesses in Sheffield as part of a new project which has launched today. The trial is open to local businesses, charities and organisations who operate vans. There is no hire cost for the vans. 

More info


Where to access latest Covid news

Covid news articles will usually no longer appear in your weekly news, events and jobs bulletin round-up (we've made an exception above as it's England v Scotland this weekend in the Euros).

Our Covid related news will be in the weekly Covid News Bulletin which all subscribers receive.

events

Beat the Street - 16 June to 28 July

Beat the street

Cartoon image of the Town Hall and passers by

Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see Sheffield transformed into a giant game!

See how far you can walk, cycle, run, scoot and roll in just 6 weeks. There are great challenges to enjoy and prizes up for grabs.

The game will start on 16 June and end on 28 July 2021.

More info and to register


Eat Smart Sheffield Webinar - Thurs 1 July

Eat Smart Sheffield Logo

Eat Smart Sheffield Logo

Do you struggle to get your 5-a-day?

Are you looking for quick & easy ways to improve your diet?

Do you want some advice on how to keep your family healthy?

Then why not join us for this FREE online webinar for our 10 Top Tips for a Healthier Family!


Kelham Island Walking Tour - 19 July 6:30pm

Kelham Island

Kelham Island

Discover the history of Kelham island on a two hour walking tour that brings to life one of Sheffield’s first industrial districts.

Book Tickets


Job vacanies here heading

Sheffield City Council Vacancies

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

Jobs

Foster Carer

Salary: £257-£379 per week

A Foster Carer provides care for children in your own home when they cannot live with their birth family.  This can be short term or long term.  We also need foster carers to provide short break care this may be supporting a child with additional needs so their family can have a break or holiday care for children whose usual foster carers are away.

Full details

School Crossing Patrol Officers

Salary: Grade 2 (£18,562 - £18,933) pro rata for hours worked

We have vacancies across the city for permanent, temporary and relief School Crossing Wardens to help children cross the road on their way to and from school.

Full details


Sheffield City Region Jobs Board

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SCR jobs board


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