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The refurbishment of the Woodbourn Road football site in Darnall has started as part of a project led by the Premier League, The Football Association and Government’s Football Foundation in partnership with Sheffield City Council.

The Council has lifted the Prohibition Notice previously in place for the North Stand at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club’s Hillsborough Stadium.

Management of two of Sheffield’s most iconic venues has now been handed over to one of the world’s biggest venue operators.

This week saw the launch of a new book about the ‘Life and Times’ of Sir Nathaniel Creswick, one of Sheffield FC founders, the oldest football club in the world still playing here in Sheffield since 1857.

ASM Global has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield City Hall, as of January 2025. 

Sheffield has stepped into a summer of events after a spring of celebrations. From football to Eurovision via gigs and food festivals, the city has had an incredibly busy month of events, with more to come during the summer.

Sheffield is one of five UK cities selected to host the major, multi-site exhibition.