Sheffield City Council

We are joining partners involved in the Sheffield Beaver Study to welcome the Environmental Secretary announcement on Friday (February 28) that the release of native Eurasian beavers back into English waterways is to be permitted for the first time in centuries. Sheffield City Council was recently awarded £96,725 to look at the possibility of reintroducing beavers into Sheffield or surrounding areas. The funding, secured from the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, is enabling the Council to work with neighbouring local authorities and agencies such as Natural England and Environment Agency to gain a greater understanding of the benefits that beavers have on local landscapes. The news is welcomed by the team carrying out beaver feasibility work here in Sheffield, who are exploring the benefits of both reintroduction with enclosures or wild release. For more: https://lnkd.in/ekTPweaM Image credit: Mike Symes, Devon Wildlife Trust

As we continue our mission to clean up Sheffield’s air, we’ve launched a new £11.3million fund to help bus companies electrify their fleet. It follows on from our incredibly successful and free Sheffield Connect services, which more of you are taking advantage of each day to get around the city centre.

Graves Park Animal Farm welcomed an adorable new addition recently, with the birth of a new baby llama, known as a cria.   The three-week-old was born at the end of January to mum, Nancy, and joins two siblings called Lettuce and Humus.   We are now calling out for locals to name this newborn, which can be done via a post on the Graves Park Animal Farm Facebook page, and we cannot wait to see what you come up with! https://lnkd.in/e6Gdwykr

Sheffield City Council wishes to pay its utmost respects to one of the city’s foremost business and civic leaders after learning of the sad passing of Dame Julie Kenny last week.   Dame Julie was a huge figure in the life of this city having been born here, and an inspirational leader across our city and region. Many benefitted from her tireless work across the whole of South Yorkshire.   She led an enormous range of significant projects that have left a lasting legacy across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, everyone who had the privilege to work with her is devastated at this news.   Our thoughts and prayers are with Dame Julie’s husband and children, her family and friends at this sad time.

We are excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in six award categories in the Local Government Chronicles LGC Awards 2025. The categories shortlisted recognise the dedication, innovation and hard work by individuals, teams and Sheffield City Council as a whole in making Sheffield an amazing place to live, work and visit. Shortlisted awards reflect our work in supporting communities and people to live healthier more prosperous lives, to developing a beautiful city centre and helping the most vulnerable in our city. We are extremely proud of the people and teams in our organisation who have been shortlisted. A huge thank you to all staff and partners who have been part of the excellent work being recognised. Categories and nominees for Sheffield City Council: - Outstanding Individual Contribution – Tracey Ford - Rising Star – Adeel Zahman - Most Improved Council – Sheffield City Council - Future Places – Heart of the City - Public Health – Compassionate Sheffield - Campaign of the Year – Sheffield City Council with South Yorkshire Tobacco Control Alliance – It’s Time to Talk about Smoking and Mental Health The awards take place on 11 June 2025. #Sheffield #LGCAwards #LGC #Council Image courtesy of Marketing Sheffield

Plans to develop a new International Strategy have been approved this week, aiming to support the Sheffield Growth Plan and other city ambitions. The new plan will focus on economic growth, attracting international investment and boosting Sheffield’s visitor economy, amongst other things. Proposals for the work come following two years of activity including the adoption of the Partner City Policy and ongoing work to establish international links. This was demonstrated recently with a Sheffield delegation visiting sister city, Pittsburgh, last month. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emZeHsgj

A Sheffield man has been fined more than £65,000 for illegally chopping down a large number of trees in an ancient re-planted woodland that was subject to a Tree Preservation Order.

The Sheffield Local Plan is our ambitious view of how we will shape the city over the next decade and more. Last year Government Inspectors reviewed our plan and have now delivered their initial findings.

With around 11,000 unpaid carers, around 7,000 young carers, and many more people who contribute to social care support in Sheffield, it was so important we came together to honour and recognise their outstanding contribution to our city.   Sheffield’s carers were celebrated last night (13 February 2025) at the Sheffield Cares Excellence Awards, for the care and support that they give to the people of Sheffield.   Hosted by Sheffield City Council’s Adult Health and Social Care team, the awards ceremony highlighted the dedication of some of the city’s most skilled and dedicated carers.   Cllr Angela Argenzio said: "It was inspiring to hear about what they do for others at the ceremony, and it reminded all of us how essential their role is every day all over the city. We are so grateful for the huge difference they make to so many people’s lives."   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4C7Vm-n  

Sheffield city centre has been accredited with a Purple Flag award for the 13th consecutive year! Towns and city centres that meet or surpass standards of excellence in managing the evening and night time economy achieve the internationally-recognised award. We are proud to be recognised again with this award and thank all our partners and city centre businesses that contribute to its success. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUukuEnE Hear from Cllr Otten: https://lnkd.in/e6zZwCyb