Sheffield City Council budget update shows significant savings

by Harry Stirrup | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News, Politics

Sheffield City Council’s annual Q3 Budget Monitoring Report has shown a significant improvement in the council’s financial position. The recent report shows the City Council has spent £4.7m less than budgeted, thanks to savings made in SEN (special...

Pressure mounts on Sheffield Council to address issue of unauthorised flags

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News, Politics

A grassroots group has called on Sheffield City Council and MPs to take action on illegal flags appearing on lampposts. Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Fascism (SCARF) sent a letter to the council claiming that not taking action is “an abandonment of public...

Ecclesall Road KFC controversially granted access to open later at night

by Joseph D'Ambrosio | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, Environment, News, Politics

Sheffield City Council have ruled that a popular KFC branch can open into the early hours at a council meeting on Tuesday. The application by the chain’s franchisee, dated 25th January, sought approval to extend opening hours until 4am seven days a week. It...

Sheffield to develop new landlord licencing scheme after councillor campaign

by Connie Perkins | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Environment, Politics, Uncategorised

A Sheffield councillor has successfully persuaded Sheffield City Council to develop a new landlord licensing scheme. It was almost a unanimous vote in favour of the scheme, apart from one Reform member. Labour’s Minesh Parekh is making the case for city-wide...

Council share concerns about NHS integration with Palantir following public demonstration

by Gabriella Whiston | Mar 13, 2026 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Councillors in Sheffield shared concerns about Palantir’s NHS contract at a meeting this week, following protests from a grassroots campaign group. The #NoPalantirInTheNHS South Yorkshire campaign is supported by Medact Sheffield and Healthworkers for a Free...

Watch: Sheffield marks COVID memorial day with heartfelt ceremony in the city centre

by Max Hayward | Mar 12, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Civilians and council members gathered in Sheffield Balm Green Gardens on Sunday to mark the annual COVID-19 Memorial Day in an emotional tribute to those lost during the pandemic. Speeches were delivered by council members reflecting on the lasting impact the...