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Sheffield Council full council meeting in the Town Hall. Sheffield Council finally approved its long-awaited local plan in a full council meeting yesterday, September 6, following years of delays.

Council approves long-awaited local plan in heated Town Hall meeting

Coun Dawn Dale, chair of Sheffield City Council\'s education, children and families policy committee, where allegations of racism in the city schools system were discussed

Young women accuse schools of systemic racism

Around 34 per cent of Sheffield Council homes are breaking the law on electrical safety after standards changed – but the council says it is under control.

Concern as more than a third of council homes break new electrical safety law

Councillors watch on screens as Sir Mark Lowcock speaks about his inquiry into the street trees scandal at an extraordinary Sheffield City Council meeting called to discuss his findings

Council pledges ‘open and democratic’ future following street trees scandal

Sheffield Green Party has hit its target to raise £2,000 to fund its election campaign with just over a week to go until polling day.

Green Party hits £2,000 target to fund election campaign

Sheffield Green Party have launched their city council election campaign with a pledge to tackle inequalities at the same time as climate change.

Greens launch election campaign to tackle inequalities and climate crisis

Paul Turpin and Marieanne Elliott standing under a 20mph sign in Heeley, Sheffield

20mph zone for traffic introduced in busy city suburb

Green Coun Paul Turpin at a meeting of Sheffield City Council's economic development and skills policy committee

Councillors clash over red lines road scheme during business plan debate

Gleadless Valley is a popular place for house buyers

City estate voted one of best places for selling homes quickly

A councillor warned fly tipping was on the rise again in Gleadless Valley after he reported nine incidents within just a few hundred metres of each other.

Horror over 9 fly tipping dumps within just a few hundred metres on estate

Sheffield has missed out on the latest round of Levelling Up funding with two unsuccessful bids totalling more than £36 million that would have “transformed” deprived parts of the city.

Sheffield ‘gutted’ to miss out on ‘much-needed’ £36 million Levelling Up funding

A Sheffield Council tenant was stressed at a ‘mind boggling’ amount of water being wasted while he waited for his broken bath taps to be repaired.

Slow council repair nearly wastes 30,000 litres of water during drought

Brexit means South Yorkshire has lost out on significant funding. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

South Yorkshire to miss out on £103 million a year because of Brexit

A senior councillor has called on Sheffield Council to bring back Kate Josephs – its chief executive – amid partygate revealations.

Kate Josephs: senior councillor calls to bring ‘amazing’ boss back amid partygat...

Sheffield's Gleadless Valley estate.

Meeting Gleadless Valley’s ‘phenomenal’ and ‘friendly’ community

Coles Corner, a record and gift store with a cafe bar, will now be allowed to keep its temporary side extension for three years – which is double what Sheffield Council officers initially recommended – while it finds a more robust long-term replacement.

Sheffield’s Coles Corner given extra time to upgrade outdoor seating amid ‘perfe...

Sheffield Council tries to forecast how many school places are needed over the next decade

How the war in Ukraine, baby booms and Hong Kong are impacting on Sheffield scho...

Sheffield Council has promised to support vulnerable disabled people after Buckwood View care home operator said it wanted to leave the lease

Russia Ukraine war: Councillor asks if Sheffield care home could be used to hous...

Coun Paul Turpin, executive member for inclusive economy, jobs and skills, said: “The travel sector has faced some real challenges throughout the past 18 months.
Picture Scott Merrylees

Grants for travel firms hit by Covid restrictions

Sheffield Council is trying to get the government to change its housing supply targets, saying it is unrealistic and will mean harming the environment and Sheffield's reputation as the Outdoor City.

Government housing targets: 'Done on the back of a fag packet’

Coun Paul Turpin says the Gleadless Valley masterplan will have a lasting positive effect on people's lives.

Sheffield estate to undergo 'massive redevelopment'

Councillors on the climate change, economy and development transitional committee voted to recommend option three for the long-awaited local plan. This would mean some building on the green belt.

Sheffield local plan: what option councillors chose in first vote for the city’s...

Diane Jarvis, head of business operations at Sheffield BID, on Fargate in the city centre.

Councillors and business leaders call for support as 'Plan B' measures bite

Woman working at computer in an office

Sheffield women among lowest paid in country

The mural on Meersbrook Park pavilion in Sheffield which has been created by popular artist Faunagraphic.

Stunning 'colourful fox' mural unveiled at popular park

The Hedgerow market has been rearranged for Division Street on December 4 after last month's was suddenly scrapped (image Sheffield Council)

Sheffield city centre market rearranged after last minute cancellation

The Hedgerow market has been rearranged for Division Street on December 4 after last month's was suddenly scrapped (image Sheffield Council)

Market set for Sheffield city centre rearranged

Footfall has increased in Sheffield city centre. Picture Scott Merrylees

The big read: Sheffield city centre footfall hike is boosting local business tak...

Winners of The Star Small Business Awards 2021, pictured at Whirlow Brook Hall.

'Brilliance as usual' as business awards return

Hospitality jobs will be on offer in Sheffield at a special event to fill vacancies this week (Photo: Getty)

Hospitality ‘job jamboree’ to fill slots at city’s pubs, bars and restaurants

The events are supported by the Council’s Economic Recovery Fund.

Watch as live music in Sheffield city centre kicks off summer of free events

A new map showing Sheffield green spaces is launched. Martin McKervey, High Sheriff of South Yorkshire, takes a look. Picture Scott Merrylees

New Greenground map showcasing city's green spaces revealed with hope of 'inspir...

Heeley Trust Community Hub.

Hundreds protest as Sheffield-based adult learning organisations warn they are u...

School parking causing emissions

Letter: School car parking

Council leaders.

First dispute between Labour and the Greens on Sheffield’s coalition council

From left: Adam Varley – SGI; Kate Josephs – Sheffield City Council; Paul Hesson – BWF Consultancy; Paul Turpin – Sheffield City Council; Jaffel Versi – Arup; Philippa Nall – CJCT; Martin Watson – GMI Construction; Andrew Thompson – GMI Construction; Nicola Bulley – SGI

Work on £27m Sheffield office block finally begins

School road closures.

Parents hope streets around Sheffield school 'will be closed to traffic from Sep...

Advanced Supply Chain Group has a new base at Smithywood Industrial Park in Chapeltown.

400 jobs on way as trucking firm opens warehouse

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A map showing the areas in and around Sheffield most at risk of flooding, as of 11.45pm on Saturday, December 9

Flood warnings and alerts in place as Storm Elin lashes city

A 46-year-old man has tragically died following a crash on Carlisle Street, Sheffield. Police have appealed for information

Tragedy as man, 46, dies after crash at roundabout

The Sheffield streets pictured here are the worst-hit for violence and sexual offences, according to recently-released police data.

The 18 worst-hit city streets for violence and sexual offences