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Cllr Safiya Saeed becomes the 128th Lord Mayor

Welcoming Safiya Saeed the new Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Sheffield

Cllr Safiya Saeed has been voted in as the new Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Sheffield and inaugurated at Sheffield City Council’s Annual General Meeting.

Your Council

19 May 2025

The three party leaders smile on the brightly lit main staircase at Sheffield Town Hall. From left, Cllr Angela Argenzio from the Green Group, Cllr Tom Hunt of the Labour Group, also the Leader of the Council, and Cllr Martin Smith of the Liberal Democrat Group

Three parties to lead Sheffield City Council for third year

Sheffield City Council’s administration for 2025/2026 will be formed of a collaboration between Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party for a third year running.

Your Council

19 May 2025

Ed Sheeran performs surprise pop up performance in Sheffield

Tonight (Sunday 18 May 2025), Sheffield residents were treated to a surprise performance from global superstar, Ed Sheeran.

Events

19 May 2025

Celebration of black music in the winter garden

Sheffield celebrates music of black origin

Sheffield communities gathered in the Winter Garden to celebrate music of black origin.

Events

15 May 2025

The Sheffield Town Hall clock tower and flagpole can be seen in the picture, which has been taken from street level looking up with a clear blue sky behind them

Public to have their say on Sheffield’s Local Plan after Council approves proposal

Residents across Sheffield will be invited to have their say on the latest proposals for the Local Plan.

Regeneration and Planning

15 May 2025

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single use or disposable vapes in colourful packaging

Trading Standards warn businesses of single use vapes ban from 1 June 2025

The Council’s Trading Standards Team is highlighting the upcoming Government changes in the law banning the sale of single use vapes.

Environment

19 May 2025

Sheffield City Council Leader, Cllr Tom Hunt, stands at a podium on stage at Cutler's Hall in Sheffield delivering a speech to a packed audience. Behind him sat on a sofa on the stage are Southwark Council Leader Cllr Kieron Williams, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook and Sheffield City Council Chief Executive Kate Josephs

Sheffield joins with coalition calling for an ambitious Green and Decent Homes Programme

We are once again joining with our partners in the Future of Council Housing coalition to call on the Government to support a transformative new Green and Decent Homes Programme.

Housing and Homelessness

15 May 2025

New beginning for Glasshouses at Norton Nurseries as food growing initiative bears fruit

The iconic Glasshouses in Sheffield's Graves Park have been transformed, with food now being grown in the space for the benefit of local communities.

Parks and Leisure

15 May 2025

Cllr Ben Miskell and representatives of Thornbridge & Co outside what will be The Fargate pub on Fargate, but what is currently an empty building

New pub closer to opening on Fargate as footfall on the rise

The exciting regeneration of Fargate is continuing as the keys to the latest addition to the revamped street have been handed to its new landlord.

Regeneration and Planning

8 May 2025

Zhao Xington being interviewed by reporters in front of snooker table

Snooker World Champ, Zhao Xintong, tells us "I love Sheffield"

Earlier this week, hundreds of millions of people tuned in to see Zhao Xintong be crowned snooker’s world champion.

Events

8 May 2025

A Sheffield City Council mini bus with green branding down the side

More flexible approach to home to school transport approved

A more flexible approach to home to school transport has been approved following a public consultation.

Children and Young People

8 May 2025

Sheffield to begin Christmas 2025 celebrations with festive weekend event

Following the success of last year’s ‘Crackers for Christmas’ event, a full weekend of entertainment is set to return for 2025, to mark the beginning of the festive season in Sheffield.

Events

6 May 2025