Work to transform a former Sheffield market site, which was once home to a medieval castle widely regarded as the birthplace of the city, has moved into phase two, with construction of the final public park starting to take shape.
For decades it was a building right at the heart of the Attercliffe community, keeping people up to date on the latest news and local events during its time as a cinema. Work is now due to begin to bring it back into public use.
Contractors, working on behalf of Sheffield City Council, have started preparation work to remove and preserve a dangerous city centre façade which is at risk of completely collapsing.
Following the recent General Election, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Stocksbridge & Penistone, Dr Marie Tidball MP, has joined the Stocksbridge Town Deal Board as the new Co-Chair alongside current Co-Chair, Yuri Matischen.
In a city bursting with talented musicians, artists and creative thinkers, work is due to begin on the brand new, Event Central venue in Sheffield city centre to enable them to show off their skills.
Over the past 12 months the Heart of the City has hit several significant milestones and progress has been made across the site, with lots more development to come.
An independent chair has been appointed to help guide the vision for, foster innovation, and ensure all community voices are heard in shaping the future of Gleadless Valley.
The architect, who will lead on the project to restore, refurbish and secure the long-term sustainability of the iconic Sheffield Town Hall has been appointed.
When it first opened, more than a century ago, the former Salvation Army Citadel building would attract scores of people every Sunday to worship. However, pictures taken inside since Sheffield City Council acquired it show amount of work required to bring it back to life.
