Sheffield Central MP: Abtisam Mohammed beats Eddie Izzard as new Labour candidate
Abtisam Mohammed has been selected to stand as the next parliamentary candidate for Sheffield Central, besting comedian Eddie Izzard and several other candidates Ms Mohamed, a councillor for Sheffield City Council, was chosen to replace MP Paul Blomfield, who said he...
“Sunday can be a lonely day, a very bad day for people out on the streets” says Sunday Centre’s Chairman
“I have mixed feelings.” said Steve Clark while thinking on his time working at the Sunday Centre. “I really enjoy working with volunteers, I get on well and enjoy meeting most of the people who come to us for food but that enjoyment is qualified by the fact that...
Sheffield’s Council rebukes Government’s rent setting plans citing potential losses of £12 million
Sheffield City Council resisted government consultations on imposing a rent cap increase for 2023/24, arguing potential losses of £12 million would hugely impact their services to council housing tenants. The government asked local authorities whether they agree with...
Transformational plans for Castlegate to go to ‘crucial’ public consultation
Plans for Castlegate’s re-establishment as a vital part of the city centre will go to public consultation from 7 November. Using the government’s Levelling Up Fund, Sheffield City Council plans to create a new public space in Castlegate which focuses on heritage,...
Illuminate the Gardens Bonfire Night Event Returns for it’s Fifth Year
The firework and lighting extravaganza is Sheffield’s biggest bonfire weekend event. Illuminate the Gardens will take place from 4th-6th November in Sheffield Botanical Gardens. This year’s theme, ‘A Journey Through Evolution’, will showcase 10 illuminated...
Sheffield Council to consider buying and reviving Adelphi Cinema
Attercliffe’s Adelphi Cinema could soon become a local community hub under plans being considered by Sheffield City Council. The Grade II-listed landmark operated as a cinema until 1967 and had been vacant before being used for storage from 2013. Now the council...
Sheffield DocFest funding plan delayed
The Sheffield Council’s long-term funding for the city’s documentary film festival is to be reviewed after its grant arrangement ended. The local authority is set to approve a one-year extension giving £100,000 to support the festival, but it is £50,000 less than the...
Say hello to The Sunday Centre
Following the launch of our ‘KEEP SUNDAYS WARM’ campaign, why not find out a little more about our partners The Sunday Centre. The Sunday Centre is a not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria Hall in the city centre, which serves Sheffield’s homeless and...
KEEP SUNDAYS WARM CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Steel City Insider is proud to launch a new campaign, dedicated to helping homeless and vulnerable people in Sheffield this winter. We have created the ''KEEP SUNDAYS WARM'' campaign to help raise money and collect clothes for The Sunday Centre, the only homeless and...
Ladybower Reservoir water levels plummet after driest summer
The largest reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley has reported that it is currently only at 30% of its capacity. This year, the UK faced its driest summer months since 1850, resulting in more water usage, and now, reservoirs nationwide are lower than usual. Severn...
Kids can eat for free across October this half term
From supermarkets to restaurants, there are plenty of places to save money this October. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to worsen, half term can be a difficult time for families. Here is the full list of places where kids can eat for free this half term. IKEA:...
Shop owner at Fargate Container Park pleased with opening days
A shop owner in Fargate’s new container park has reacted positively to the first few days of business after months of delays. Jo Maycock, owner of JAM Artworks, said: “It’s been really good and positive since we opened. “It’s also been really pleasing to see so many...
‘Take ya pick-er’: Sheffield’s drive to collect more litter
Sheffield City Council launches a new drive to help volunteers keep the city litter free. The council has paired with its highway contractor, Amey, to stock 12 local libraries with litter pickers, bags, and gloves. The equipment will now be readily available for...
Sheffield parents clean up beloved but ‘neglected’ Forge Dam playground
A team of community-minded parents helped clean up the beloved children’s playground at Forge Dam, Sheffield, claiming it has been neglected for almost 30 years. The Forge Dam Play Fund was founded by three local mums, who want to help make the playground better for...
Artists to create a permanent Covid memorial in Sheffield
Artists in Sheffield were being briefed about plans for a permanent city centre Covid memorial, planned to open next spring. The memorial, which will be located in Balm Green Gardens, will be a long-lasting and creative tribute to people who lost their lives, worked...
Sheffield City Council’s Halloween and Christmas events will go ahead
Sheffield’s Council said there are no plans to cancel any of its holiday events but Christmas lighting-up times will be reduced as the city is facing around £18 million budget cuts. The first Halloween themed event, Out of This World, will take place in the city...
Rugby League World Cup brings sports inclusiveness to Sheffield
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 has brought men’s, women’s and wheelchair disciplines all under one inclusive tournament in Sheffield. The tournament, which started on October 15 after being postponed last year, comprises 61 games, with 20 countries represented and...
Project EDWARD returns to create safer roads
Project EDWARD, which stands for Every Day Without A Road Death, returns this week in an aim to reduce the number of deaths on the roads. This year, the national week runs until 24 October and coincides with the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s speed awareness...