In recent years timelines have slipped due to the pandemic, Brexit, the war in Ukraine and soaring prices.
But as 2026 arrives, here’s a list of developments we sincerely hope will come to fruition this year - plus a few waiting in the wings.
1. Castle site
Costing about £20m after budget increases, a park on the former Castle site is due to open in late 2026 - or early 2027. It will showcase archaeological remains and ‘daylight’ the long-culverted River Sheaf. | Sheffield Council Photo: Sheffield Council
2. Green Belt
Sheffield City Council is consulting on plans for 3,529 homes and 130 acres for business on 14 green belt plots. Locations are set to be confirmed in 2026. Picture: The Duke of Devonshire, inset, and residents on Parkers Lane in Dore which is earmarked for homes. | nw
3. Event Central
A large former shop opposite Marks and Spencer on Fargate is being converted into a flagship events space set to open this year. | im Photo: dw
4. Fargate
Super-bins on Fargate are set to come into use when a special vehicle to empty them comes into service this year. It will mark the end of a revamp project started in spring 2023. | im Photo: dw