Here’s a list of things we really, really hope will happen in Sheffield this year. Fingers crossed!
5. Debenhams reopens
There has been 'plenty of interest' in buying Debenhams on The Moor for a while now. The last we heard it could be a department store again. Fingers crossed it happens this year. Photo: DW
6. Old Town Hall reopens
The Old Town Hall has been empty for decades. A plan to create flats, a hotel and a market failed due to lockdowns. The new owner has been very quiet but it would be amazing if work at least started on something this year. Photo: dw
7. Arena on the bus station
Plans for an arena on the bus station have been floating around for a while. It's underused and the city centre could benefit from a performance space. It could even been built in six months if off-site, flatpack methods were used, one councillor said. Could this year be the year? Photo: Marie Caley
8. John Lewis reopens
The famous former department store is in a fabulous position and it's just been listed. Lets hope developers are falling over themselves to reopen this iconic building - this year preferably. Photo: .