Amendments to the Draft Local Plan in response to public consultation were endorsed by Full Council on Wednesday 6 September. The Draft Local Plan will now be put forward for consideration by a Government planning inspector.
The proposed Sheffield Local Plan, an ambitious vision for the city, was approved at Full Council this week, paving the way for investment and development across the city’s communities.
A proactive cross-party approach to the Council’s financial sustainability will be taken to manage the challenging budget situation which Sheffield City Council, like many other local authorities, faces.
Sheffield and Pittsburgh in the USA have been Sister Cities since 1980. This week a delegation from Sheffield will head to Pittsburgh to strengthen ties, share knowledge and explore future collaboration.
The future of Sheffield’s Local Plan and how it will shape the city over the next 15-20 years has progressed following the announcement of the dates for three public hearing sessions.
Over the past 13 years, Sheffield, along with many other local authorities, has seen significant reductions in funding from central government. Alongside this, demand for services is rising.
Sheffield City Council has been shortlisted for the Most Improved Council of the Year category at the 2025 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards — a recognition that highlights the Council’s transformational journey and renewed commitment to serving the people of Sheffield.
