 Changes to the city’s recycling services - the result of the Council’s ‘Simpler Recycling’ public consultation which took place in September 2024 - were approved at the Waste and Street Scene Committee on Friday 12th September.
The plans include replacing the current 140-litre blue recycling bin with a larger 240-litre version, and to expand the range of materials accepted in the brown bin.
Footpath gritters trial approved
Councillors approved the trial of a small specialised gritter, which will be used on the city’s footpaths and pedestrian areas this winter, at Committee on Friday (12 September).
Keeping Sheffield clean, safe and thriving: Environmental Services and Regulation Committee share positive progress update
Among the notable achievements this year were decisive actions against illegal trading and successful prosecutions, all undertaken to safeguard Sheffield’s residents, businesses, visitors, and animals.
£10m available to make homes warmer and greener
Sheffield City Council has been awarded £3.4 million to support improvements in approximately 220 privately owned and privately rented homes across Sheffield.
Nominations are still open for Sheffield Youth Awards 2025
There's still time to make a nomination for the 2025 Sheffield Youth Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of young people across the city.
Now in its third year, the awards shine a spotlight on the dedication, creativity, and resilience of Sheffield’s young people. All nominations must be submitted by the closing date of Monday, 29 September 2025.
Sheffield schools join Built for Change Project to tackle Climate Crisis
Twelve Sheffield schools, early years providers and colleges will receive grant funding from Sheffield City Council’s major new initiative - Built for Change - to help them respond to the growing impacts of climate change.
Autumn flash flooding is likely because the ground is so dry from our sunny year.
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