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Executive Director @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social. 24-years of local government leadership. Director @theied.bsky.social and Member of ADEPT UK. Fellow @cihhousing.bsky.social . Love coffee and doing a bit of amateur art …

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Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

01.11.2025 16:10 — 👍 139    🔁 15    💬 0    📌 0
The sun setting over Sheffield with the statue of Vulcan silhouetted at the top of the Town Hall.

The sun setting over Sheffield with the statue of Vulcan silhouetted at the top of the Town Hall.

Ducks swimming in a lake surrounded by trees of autumnal colours.

Ducks swimming in a lake surrounded by trees of autumnal colours.

The sun shining on the windows of a building, with trees in the bottom half of the frame.

The sun shining on the windows of a building, with trees in the bottom half of the frame.

An inflatable Ghostbusters character outside of the Winter Garden, with a sign for the Out of This World event.

An inflatable Ghostbusters character outside of the Winter Garden, with a sign for the Out of This World event.

October has been out of this world!

Thanks to all the great photographers for their snaps of Sheffield now that Autumn has taken over.

Here are our favourite photos from the month.

Libin Benny
Jerry Mathew
Emma Bothamley
Steel City Snapper

31.10.2025 09:59 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
View over a large ice skating rink, lit up multicoloured lights. Lots of people including kids skating on the ice.

View over a large ice skating rink, lit up multicoloured lights. Lots of people including kids skating on the ice.

The countdown is on as Sheffield gears up to host the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026!

To celebrate Europe’s top skaters heading to the city, we are giving thousands of local young people and residents the chance to get involved.

More here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/sh...

14.10.2025 11:58 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Yellow leaves, an autumnal tree.

Yellow leaves, an autumnal tree.

A path leading under a red autumnal tree.

A path leading under a red autumnal tree.

Twisting trees

Twisting trees

Multiple autumnal courted trees reflected in a lake.

Multiple autumnal courted trees reflected in a lake.

Sheffield park looking amazing this morning!

#autumn #photography

18.10.2025 14:46 — 👍 18    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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This one is so cute!

#Photography #WildlifePhotography #Squirrels #Sheffield #BotanicalGardens

18.10.2025 15:19 — 👍 115    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
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Autumn brights at National Trust Sheffield Park yesterday 🍁🌱📷

10.10.2025 11:47 — 👍 45    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 0
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Photo of the day (Victoria Quays, Sheffield) Victoria Quays, Sheffield

Photo of the day - Victoria Quays scotthibberson.com/2025/09/29/p... #Sheffield #Photography #LandscapePhotography #SheffieldIsSuper

29.09.2025 09:43 — 👍 35    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
Cambridge Street Collective in the September sun. There is wooden signage in the foreground and trees framing the building.

Cambridge Street Collective in the September sun. There is wooden signage in the foreground and trees framing the building.

Congratulations to Cambridge Street Collective for being named Best Food Hall at the British Street Food awards once again.

It is fantastic to see Sheffield being recognised for one of the many great street food locations across the city.

30.09.2025 10:40 — 👍 12    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
The image shows a computer-generated view of how the River Sheaf may look when renovations are complete at the Castlegate site. The river is seen under a blue sky, with viewing platforms and seating areas available along the river bank for people to enjoy the view. A children's slide also runs down the hill, as do pathways.

The image shows a computer-generated view of how the River Sheaf may look when renovations are complete at the Castlegate site. The river is seen under a blue sky, with viewing platforms and seating areas available along the river bank for people to enjoy the view. A children's slide also runs down the hill, as do pathways.

We are delighted to join our partners at the Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust in releasing this brand new image of the redevelopment of Castlegate.

It shows how the daylighted River Sheaf could look when work ends.

For more on the latest developments: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/fi...

17.09.2025 11:02 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
View looking down over Sheffield Cathedral, a grand, historic looking building.

View looking down over Sheffield Cathedral, a grand, historic looking building.

A family walking in Pounds Park with a view of a beautiful, colourful mural featuring birds on a building.

A family walking in Pounds Park with a view of a beautiful, colourful mural featuring birds on a building.

A picture of Sheffield's Central Library, an old, historic white brick building.

A picture of Sheffield's Central Library, an old, historic white brick building.

This December, Sheffield is set to shine brighter than ever!

Three of the city's most iconic landmarks will be be lit up with Sheffield art for an all-new event.

Find out more about this must-see event, here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/ch...

17.09.2025 13:08 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Some great WIP at the first ever Lick of Paint mural and street art festival in Sheffield city centre 🖼️

06.09.2025 16:36 — 👍 14    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 1
Lick of Paint 25 poster

Lick of Paint 25 poster

Have you seen the Lick of Paint 25 poster yet? These should be starting to appear across Sheffield.

Lick of Paint is a weekend-long street art festival in Sheffield, featuring artists from Sheffield, the wider Yorkshire area and beyond. 6th/7th Sept 10am - late.

#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffEvents

29.08.2025 16:32 — 👍 14    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 1
A shot of the entire Henderson’s Relish-inspired work by Pete McKee.

A shot of the entire Henderson’s Relish-inspired work by Pete McKee.

A close-up shot of Pete McKee painting his new Henderson’s Relish inspired mural on the walls of the Moor Market.

A close-up shot of Pete McKee painting his new Henderson’s Relish inspired mural on the walls of the Moor Market.

Pete McKee’s signature next to his latest mural in Sheffield.

Pete McKee’s signature next to his latest mural in Sheffield.

Sheffield has a new mural!

The city’s own Pete McKee has unveiled a tribute to Henderson’s Relish, adapting one of his previous works to sit pride of place on the side of the Moor Market.

What do you think of the artwork?

This work is part of a paid partnership with Henderson’s Relish.

29.08.2025 11:33 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
A ground-level view of ‘The Boy with a Leg Named Brian’ exhibition, with artwork and an arcade ride-on horse in view.

A ground-level view of ‘The Boy with a Leg Named Brian’ exhibition, with artwork and an arcade ride-on horse in view.

A view of the Colour exhibition, with a painting in the foreground and various display cases in the background.

A view of the Colour exhibition, with a painting in the foreground and various display cases in the background.

A view of the ‘How to Look Through Time’ exhibition. A table featuring glass works in the middle of a room with drawings on the walls.

A view of the ‘How to Look Through Time’ exhibition. A table featuring glass works in the middle of a room with drawings on the walls.

A wall full of artwork by Pete McKee, relating to various aspects of his childhood in Sheffield.

A wall full of artwork by Pete McKee, relating to various aspects of his childhood in Sheffield.

Don’t miss the free art exhibitions on show across the city!

There are must-see works at the Weston Park Museum, Millennium Gallery, and Graves Gallery featuring artists from Sheffield and beyond.

Find out more, including the closing dates: www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/what-s...

27.08.2025 09:54 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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Always love a visit to the #Graves #Art #Gallery #Sheffield and #OtisMensah’s #film #ComeBeautifyTheNight was incredibly powerful #poetry #SpokenWord #performance #dance @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social

24.08.2025 20:54 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Sunday at Bill's Mother's: 24th Aug 2025 An exclusive, I think: the story of Sheffield's first baby salmon for over 250 years. Plus more on how Sheffield could do better.

After over 250 years, salmon run to inner city #Sheffield. The full story in today’s notpaper for #TheOutdoorCity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

24.08.2025 12:47 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 1
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Lick of Paint 2025 is nearly here

There's less than two weeks to go before @lopfest.bsky.social. A proper street art festival for Sheffield. I’m beyond excited to be part of it.

streetartsheffield.com/blog/lick-of...

#SheffieldIsSuper #StreetArt #LickOfPaint

26.08.2025 19:45 — 👍 10    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1
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This Saturday, the world premiere of SURVIVORS: THE SPECTRE OF THREADS, at Sheffield 'the home of Threads' Showroom cinema! Tickets here: showroomcinema.org.uk/film/sff-clo... #wyrdtv

28.08.2025 21:47 — 👍 27    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 4
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St Mars of the Desert, Sheffield 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1st visit. Brewery in light industrial estate in Attercliffe. Open only a few hours a week. Utterly superb brewery and even tho the Fest that's on is elevating it, it's clear the hospitality, venue and bonhomie would clear the bar on a normal day. Love it 🍺🇩🇪

16.08.2025 14:23 — 👍 40    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0
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GP surgery opens due to increase in number of city centre residents A new NHS medical centre and GP practice has opened in Sheffield city centre to meet growing demand from residents.

A new NHS medical centre and GP practice has opened in Sheffield city centre to meet growing demand from residents
#Sheffield
www.thestar.co.uk/health/sheff...

14.08.2025 08:40 — 👍 9    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Exhibit showcases 75-year relationship between Sheffield and the German city of Bochum
YouTube video by Sheffield City Council Exhibit showcases 75-year relationship between Sheffield and the German city of Bochum

Sheffield and the city of Bochum in Germany have been twinned for 75 years, this year.

In celebration of this a very special exhibit has been put on display in Sheffield's Central Library.

This weekend is the last chance to see the free exhibit. Make sure you check it out!

youtu.be/QXoOre26QUQ

15.08.2025 12:00 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Two individuals, one blurred, standing on front of three pieces of colourful artwork on a white wall, whilst standing on a shiny, wood floor.

Two individuals, one blurred, standing on front of three pieces of colourful artwork on a white wall, whilst standing on a shiny, wood floor.

We are delighted to announce that Sheffield has been selected as one of five UK cities to host British Art Show 10!

The British Art Show is one of the UK’s most significant touring exhibition of contemporary art. The show will tour to Sheffield in October 2027.

More here: lnkd.in/eM9WuVmk

06.08.2025 14:38 — 👍 9    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 1
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'Cyclists ring road' plan for bikes around city centre Sheffield could be set for a ring road for bikes, under latest plans drawn up for transport in the city.

Sheffield could be set for a ring road for bikes, under latest plans drawn up for transport in the city

04.08.2025 06:09 — 👍 25    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 1
Deputy Lord Mayor of Sheffield and other officials lined up in front of a British Transplant Games backdrop, holding a blue Transplant Active flag.

Deputy Lord Mayor of Sheffield and other officials lined up in front of a British Transplant Games backdrop, holding a blue Transplant Active flag.

Sheffield is getting ready to host the 2026 British Transplant Games!

We’re excited to welcome thousands of transplant recipients, donor families and volunteers to the city, next summer.

More here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/on...

04.08.2025 14:06 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ Council houses are ready for their first tenants
YouTube video by Sheffield City Council Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ Council houses are ready for their first tenants

Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ Council homes are now ready for tenants!

Yesterday we celebrated the opening of these new energy-efficient homes. They have been built to create zero carbon emissions in daily use.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjdI...

06.08.2025 11:59 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker pictured on stage during the Tramlines headline set.

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker pictured on stage during the Tramlines headline set.

an artist making the finishing touches to a green, blue and orange 3D mural showing the topography of a hilly landscape.

an artist making the finishing touches to a green, blue and orange 3D mural showing the topography of a hilly landscape.

An action shot of cyclists racing through Sheffield city centre with spectators lining the sides of the course during the Sheffield Grand Prix. 

An action shot of cyclists racing through Sheffield city centre with spectators lining the sides of the course during the Sheffield Grand Prix. 

A photo of the sun shining on red brick buildings at the hilly Paradise Square. 

A photo of the sun shining on red brick buildings at the hilly Paradise Square. 

It has been a busy month in Sheffield, with plenty of music, sport, and sun to enjoy. 

Here are some of our favourite photos from July. 

Thank to you all the photographers featured. Check out their profiles on Instagram for more! 

@steelcitysnapper

@olawale_photos

@emmabphoto

01.08.2025 11:00 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
The Women of Steel statue pictured with a bunch of White Roses on a sunny day.

The Women of Steel statue pictured with a bunch of White Roses on a sunny day.

To celebrate the 50th Yorkshire Day, here is a photo of the fabulous Women of Steel and the symbolic White Rose.

What is your favourite thing about our great region?

#YorkshireDay #Sheffield

01.08.2025 08:30 — 👍 15    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 0
The picture shows a group of people, some sitting at picnic tables, others sitting on the grass and some standing underneath a big tree. Coming out of the right side of the picture is a sign that reads Tramlines.

The picture shows a group of people, some sitting at picnic tables, others sitting on the grass and some standing underneath a big tree. Coming out of the right side of the picture is a sign that reads Tramlines.

Heading down to Tramlines this weekend?

How about saving some money on how you get into the city centre and also take the stress out of travel?

TravelMaster are offering two 1-day CityWide tickets for use on both buses and trams for just £10.

Read more here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/fe...

25.07.2025 11:00 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Fringe at Tramlines, Sheffield Each year, as Hillsborough Park gets ready to host the main Tramlines Festival, the rest of the city also gears up to stage a whole host of music events for all tastes.

The Fringe at Tramlines starts today! In association with Sheffield BID, we’re bringing the free, family friendly Fringe Stage to Devonshire Green on Saturday and Sunday.

Bars, pubs, clubs, and restaurants begin hosting their own celebrations today.

www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/headli...

24.07.2025 09:57 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Tramlines Festival and Tramlines the Fringe return to Sheffield this weekend
YouTube video by Sheffield City Council Tramlines Festival and Tramlines the Fringe return to Sheffield this weekend

Tramlines Festival and The Fringe are back in Sheffield this weekend – and we couldn’t be more excited!

In 2024, they brought in a massive £7.3 million for Sheffield – helping hotels, restaurants, shops and more.

Find out more here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/sh...

youtu.be/blgA-9sorPg?...

22.07.2025 15:05 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

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