Sheffield City Council

Councillors showed their committed to White Ribbon at full council wearing their white ribbons and reaffirming our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls. White Ribbon Day is November 25. This year's theme is 'it starts with men'. Find out how you can get involved #WhiteRibbonDay #ItStartsWithMen

This week (4-10th November 2024) is National Youth Work Week - an annual celebration of all things youth work. Here in Sheffield, we will be a celebrating the city's incredible young residents and their achievements, as well as the dedicated youth workers and services making a real impact to the lives of young residents. Earlier this week Sheffield City Council hosted the Youth Awards, which recognised and celebrated some of the city's young residents who go above and beyond. Find out more about the Awards here: https://lnkd.in/ee77kDHw The week also offers an opportunity to celebrate the individuals, services, partners and organisations doing great work for young residents, to help them thrive in all they do. Sheffield City Council's Community Youth Services team are making a 'massive impact' to the lives of young people. Find out more about some of their initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/gkfX4Y4x With this year's National Youth Work focusing on creativity, a range of sessions are also being put on across the city to help young residents engage with the arts. A full list of activities, as well as a list of Sheffield's Youth Clubs can be found here:

Do you know someone or an organisation in Sheffield making an outstanding contribution to the environment or science? Nominate them for a Lord Mayor Award https://lnkd.in/ecKmubCV

Last night (Monday 4th November), young residents of Sheffield who go above and beyond to help their schools, communities and good causes were thanked for everything they do. At Cutler’s Hall in the city centre, the Sheffield Youth Awards 2024 were held to thank those who carry out great work. That can be fundraising, supporting friends, family or those in their community who need support, championing good causes or standing up for those who require a supportive voice. There was also a chance for the young residents to network and find new opportunities to collaborate for good causes, while also finding out information from support groups and charities who attended to hold stalls in the entrance halls as attendees entered. More about the event here, including the full list of deserving winners: https://lnkd.in/ee77kDHw

Sheffield's Music in the Round gathered the very best musical talent from across the city to take part in a production of The Monster in the Maze, this weekend. Music in the Round is the leading national producer of chamber music, with a year-round programme of hundreds of events for people of all ages. This year, the Sheffield-based organisation turns 40, and to celebrate they brought together around 200 musicians from across the city to perform in a very special production of The Monster in the Maze. Sheffield Music Hub - part of Sheffield City Council - were invited to be part of the production meaning children from all corners the city were given the opportunity to perform in the opera production alongside some of the city's elite performers. Find out more about the show, Music in the Round, and those involved, on the Music in the Round website: https://lnkd.in/ekD95e7k

A new 'all encompassing' strategy for Sheffield's Culture Sector has been approved. Sheffield already has a strong cultural identity. From it's industrial heritage to a world-renowned music and arts scene, to the many vibrant events and festivals that take place. Culture also brings enormous benefits to the city. Sheffield is home to more than 2,000 cultural and creative businesses, providing around 9,000 jobs and generating almost £1bn of economic impact annually. Arts and culture attract tourists, create jobs, and support businesses in sectors like hospitality and retail. Research shows that for every pound invested in culture, there is a significant return through local economic activity. With that in mind, partners from across the city have come together to develop a strategy that will provide a road map for future development of the creative and cultural sectors in Sheffield. Today (Thursday 31st October 2024), at a Economic Development and Skills Committee meeting, councillors approved the new Sheffield Culture Strategy, which aims to be a guide and vision for the future. Read the full strategy on the Council website: https://lnkd.in/eEGyixFy Surriya Falconer, Martin Smith, Clare Mappin, Burton Street Foundation.

One of the Haçienda's first female DJs Paulette launched her book ‘Welcome to the Club’ at our Sheffield Central Library last night. The book shares the highs, lows and lessons of her thirty-year music career, and was part of our Black History Month celebrations.

  Development of a new city-wide major events strategy has been given the go ahead.    "Events bring in lots of visitors, to help our local economy and bring real joy and pleasure to the people that live here." - Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Committee.    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejx3J2Db

Sheffield City Council is proud to be working with The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales #Homewards programme for over a year, forming part of the Sheffield Coalition combatting homelessness in the city. Tonight sees the second episode of the ITV / ITV Media documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, about the first year of the programme. Tune in at 9pm to see what is taking place in #Sheffield. https://lnkd.in/e4wzhPdU

Did you see Sheffield City Council Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Safiya Saeed on BBC Breakfast this morning discussing tonight’s ITV / ITV Media documentary on The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales #Homewards project and its work to combat homelessness in Sheffield? Prince William: We Can End Homelessness follows Prince William as he launches Homewards and works with partners like us to share stories of those who have experienced homelessness and life-changing solutions to combat that. Tune in at 9pm both tonight and tomorrow and ITV1 to watch.