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.
The Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council has described the £1.5 billion being awarded to South Yorkshire as part of the Government’s £15 billion for transport projects as “game changing”.
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.
Several locations across Sheffield are set to see new or improved crossings as part of the Council’s plans to improve pedestrian access while, at the same time, aiming to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured.
Mayor Oliver Coppard alongside leaders of South Yorkshire’s Councils have agreed to introduce bus franchising across the region, taking another element of public transport in Sheffield into public control.
