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Sheffield Business Awards 2021 shortlist now announced
The Sheffield Business Awards return on the Thursday 9 December and the 2021 Shortlist has now been announced.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 fixtures confirmed and ticket ballot now open
Sheffield will be front and centre of the biggest women’s European sport event in history after being hand-picked as one of nine host cities for the hotly-anticipated UEFA Women’s EURO 2022.
JÖRO 2.Ö now open at Oughtibridge Mill
2025 marked the start of an exciting new era for Sheffield's acclaimed restaurant JÖRO, as they opened a new destination where world-class dining, hospitality and innovation unite.
The Sunday Times names Kelham Island one of the best places to live
Having been named one of the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world by TimeOut last year, Sheffield's Kelham Island continues to attract more positive press, as The Sunday Times has now named it one of their Best Places to Live in the UK in their 2023 guide.
11 great drink, food and hotel combinations
So you want a great weekend away with space to do your own thing. But you're always going to want somewhere great to eat, somewhere you know you'll get a good drink with a great atmosphere, and a decent place to kip. The rest is just exploration, but it's good to get the non-negotiables sorted.
Sheffield retains ‘Real Ale Capital of the World’ title
Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region is now home to 58 breweries, more per head of population than anywhere else in the country, producing around 1,800 different beers every year.
Is 2022 the year Sheffield became foodie capital of the north?
In 2018 The Times declared Sheffield the Northern Capital of Cool. In 2022 The Observer Food Monthly awards gave 5/6 Runners Up spots across the Food and Drink categories to Sheffield establishments. So are we now the Northern Capital of Food too?
Peachzz mural lands Number 1 spot for Best Global Street Art in June
The stunning mural, which adorns the side of the Cubo building, overlooking Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre, was unveiled last month and has been praised by Sheffielders and will now be entered into Street Art Cities' Best Global Street Art of Year, for 2024.
Sheffield’s Child Health Technology Conference builds global community
Sheffield is set to deliver an exciting follow up to the UK's first-ever Child Health Technology Conference in May 2022, with a host of international speakers set for the second edition.
Sheffield entrepreneur scoops top accolade at FSB awards
Kirsty Smitten, 28, Sheffield, awarded for founding spin-out company making first new class of antibiotics in over 35 years
Sheffield’s Visitor Economy Tops £2 Billion
The city welcomed 18.7 million visitors, up 7.3% from 2024, with tourism now supporting 16,203 full-time equivalent jobs across the city.
Kelham Island named in the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
Sheffield’s Kelham Island has been named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world by TimeOut magazine, as they featured the popular urban district at No. 35 in their rundown of the most exciting districts of global cities.
Libertine: Accelerating into a smarter future
Sheffield is now playing a part in the green energy revolution that’s gaining traction fast. As a power systems technology firm, Libertine is a key player in this rapidly changing movement.
Tabitha - Sheffield Hallam University Student
Tabitha studied LLB (Hons) Law at Sheffield Hallam and is now working as a barrister at Park Square Barristers in Leeds where she practises criminal law and acts as an independent advocate for both the prosecution and defence.
The Buzz for Sheffield's Food Scene
Is Sheffield the UK’s most exciting food city? Quite possibly, as an increasing number of the city’s restaurants and bars have been popping up in national listings and awards. Here we take a look at those attracting the attention...
The Home of Football
When most people think Sheffield and football, their first thoughts are probably towards the city’s two current biggest clubs, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, little do they know the city’s crucial role in establishing this international sport, which is now played and adored around the globe.
A global health tech revolution
Just as we were (and still are) a trailblazer in industry and modern manufacturing, shaping how the world makes products, Sheffield is now also doing the same in the world of health tech - especially for young people.
Ekspan: £1m turnover increase supported by a Productivity Grant
At Business Sheffield, we support manufacturers across the city to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and grow through targeted investment. Through the Productivity Grant, we help businesses invest in equipment, technology and processes that strengthen operations and increase competitiveness.
Park Hill
Once a utopian social housing project of the same mould as the Barbican in London, complete with its own morgue, police station and school, Urban Splash are now mid-way through their total redevelopment of one of the dominating features of the city’s skyline.
An exploding food & drink scene
Over recent years, Sheffield has seen a boom in independent eateries, breweries and bars, and the city's food & drink scene is getting some real attention right now. From food halls to fine dining, street food to cosy cafes, across the city you'll be spoilt for choice.
Andy Sorsby, growth advisor
Known for his pragmatic and practical advice Andy worked with hundreds of businesses during the pandemic to help with immediate cash flow issues and is now helping businesses to look at productivity, performance and digital challenges. He provides expert support on those tricky grant funding applications too.
Rachel Fletcher, growth advisor
Meet Rachel from our team of business advisors. Known for her supportive, practical, and pragmatic advice, Rachel was very involved in supporting companies during the pandemic to help them identify and access the correct grants and send through the required information.
Sheffield street art named 2nd best in the World for 2024
The vibrant mural painted by artist Peachzz overlooks Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre and was unveiled back in June last year to much praise by Sheffielders. It has now been ranked as 2nd Best in the World by online street art community, Street Art Cities.
Roger Smith - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Roger, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in Hillsborough and Stocksbridge.
Tourism brought £1.85 billion boost to Sheffield’s Economy in 2024
Sheffield’s visitor economy reached new heights in 2024, generating a record-breaking £1.85 billion – a 10% increase on the previous year and a full recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
Sheffield Street listed second in the Top 10 Hotspots for indie shops
American Express and Shop Small commissioned research with GlobalData to reveal the top 10 UK high streets for independent shops, with Sheffield's Division /Devonshire Street placing second.
Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective opens in Sheffield
The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.
An Evening with Brian Deane
On 15th August 1992, football history changed forever when Brian Deane scored the first-ever Premier League goal at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane. Now, almost exactly 34 years later, you can meet the man who changed history at the very place it happened
Chapmans Case Study
Agricultural components manufacturer Chapmans has seen plenty of changes and challenges on its 30-year journey.
Alan Ball, business information officer
Meet Alan, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- the City Centre, City Road, Attercliffe Road, Tinsley, Page Hall, Totley and Dore.
TimeOut names Sheffield the second best city break in Europe
Sheffield has been listed alongside cities including Marseille, Milan and Oslo to be named as one of Europe’s 18 best city break destinations for 2023, in a ranking compiled by global media platform, TimeOut.
Huge new water wildlife mural completed in Sheffield
Sheffield street artist Peachzz has completed a new large-scale wildlife mural on the side of the Cubo building, overlooking Pound’s Park in Sheffield City Centre.
Raga pianist Utsav Lal to perform in Sheffield for Yorkshire Silent Film Festival
A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May
Kick off time as DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City opens
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City, located on Bramall Lane, offers 155 guest rooms, an exciting new dining experience, and overlooks Sheffield United stadium
Shop Local Sheffield Bags
Four specially designed tote bags encouraging people in Sheffield to shop local will be available from a selection of independent retailers across the city.
The art of climbing
Sheffield inspires the development of one of the fastest growing sports in the world. From the roots of UK rock climbing in the 1880s, through to creating the routes for the inaugural climbing event at the Olympic Games 2020. We are 'home' for the originators of the sport, current Team GB Climbing athletes, designers and manufacturers, making us the Climbing Capital of the UK.
Sheffield’s 70 million New Era Square development gets ready to open
New Era Square at St Mary’s Gate features restaurants, street food kiosks, the city’s largest oriental supermarket and shops – all located around a modern public square with iconic panda art installations.
Off the Shelf
Taking place each October, Off the Shelf presents a varied festival programme, with hundreds of events covering the whole literary spectrum across fiction and nonfiction, poetry, politics, journalism, music, history and science.
New food tours launch in Sheffield
A Taste of Sheffield and the History and Brunch Tour will take guests on a guided walking tour of the Sheffield City Centre, incorporating food, drink, local history and culture along the way.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival
Music in the Round and Ensemble 360 host an annual Festival each May in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse and other venues around the city to present informal and inventive performances of classical and modern classical music.
Chris Wheater, tech scale up advisor
Meet Chris. He’s worked in tech for a long time. He started out in the 90s as a business consultant, he acquired a struggling IT company in need of turnaround. After transforming this to success over the following 10 years he then founded an e-commerce retailer in 2003.
Getting to Sheffield
Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire at the very heart of the UK. The city's central location also puts it at heart of the UK's major rail and road networks, meaning it's easy to get to and is around 1 hours’ drive from 3 international airports.
Sally Pepper, business information officer
Meet Sally, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in her patches- Crookes, Broomhill, Woodseats and Handsworth.
UBI
A Universal Basic Income, or UBI Lab is a citizen-led group exploring and advocating for Universal Basic Income. What many people don't know - even if they might have heard about UBI as a concept - is that it is borne out of Sheffield and facilitated by the social enterprise Opus.
World-class drawings from Chatsworth return to Sheffield's Millennium Gallery
Over 50 works from one of the UK’s most significant collections of Old Master drawings are set to return to Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery this month after wowing visitors earlier this year.
A monumental year for Sheffield Music
2023 is set to be a landmark year in the city’s music history, as some of Sheffield’s best-known exports return to play historic headlining shows. Meanwhile a Sheffield-made musical has just won two Oliver awards and Sheffield's DIY music scene is also making waves in national press...
From Cow to Conference
‘The hospitality industry has changed greatly post-pandemic’ says Deborah Tillbrook, ‘Not only did Covid 19 make the distribution & serving of food very different, but it also galvanised the pace of sustainability advancements within the industry.'
Sumo: Global player in the world of video games
Video games have a long heritage in Sheffield, from Gremlin back in the 80s to Sumo Digital today. And from its humble beginnings, Sumo Digital has grown into a world-beating, multi-award-winning studio since it was founded in 2003.
Finn Warman
Sheffield makes me proud to be a northerner. The things I love about Sheffield are the way people just crack on with stuff and collaborate, sharing resources and ideas.
Tracey Henstock - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Tracey, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in Chapel town, Ecclesfield, Banner Cross and Wood seed.
Norfolk Heritage Trail
A walk through centuries of Sheffield history – from the middle ages to the modern, via the Tudors, Victorians and two world wars.
Steel Cauldron Case Study
It's been a trying time to start a new business; and Rob and Nikki have really valued the support of Sally Pepper, Business Information Officer with Business Sheffield.
Container complex coming to Fargate
Sheffield City Council is working with the team from Steel Yard Kelham to create the hub which will be made out of shipping containers and feature food vendors, shops, toilets, living walls, outdoor seating and a big screen.
Start or grow a business
Sheffield is a great place to start a business because it's big enough to feel like there's opportunity, but small enough to feel that you can make a difference. We have a strong business community with a genuine appreciation of local independents, a tech sector positioned for great collaboration and a rich manufacturing base.
Shift to shopping local challenges High Street Businesses
Hear from Sally Pepper on how the shift towards shopping local presents some challenges for retail businesses to tackle.
Evolution of electronic music
The cultural impact of electronic music is closely tied to Sheffield, whose late‑70s and early‑80s pioneers helped shape the genre as we know it. Today, the city’s artists, producers, performers and festivals continue to lead the way, pushing boundaries, shaping the industry and introducing audiences to new sounds and unforgettable experiences.
Pitch Decks: What’s The Big Deal?
Every different type of business has its own favoured route for presenting itself in the best light. Whereas traditional retailers might spend hours crafting the perfect ‘shop window display’ or product brochure, in the digital era, attention and resources are lavished on perfecting websites or indeed carefully curating an Instagram feed with on-brand imagery.
Ferrio
Ferrio help businesses of any size and tech capability level connect their software applications and data.
The craft of beer
The spirit of independent brewing in this nation has been shaped by Sheffield, inspiring a movement that has given us one of the best reputations in the world, for a sector that is also worth £1.8 billion to the UK.
Kisha Bradley
Sheffield makes me cry.
Major new sustainable aviation fuels centre to be built in South Yorkshire
A new centre that will lead research, innovation and commercial testing of sustainable aviation fuels - the first of its kind in Europe - is to be built by the University of Sheffield.
Mausoleum of the Giants book released
An incredible photographic record of Phelgm's Mausoleum of the Giants exhibition and the exhaustive physical process involved, has now been released as a brand new book to create a lasting reminder of this epic three-week installation.
Transforming Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield City Centre is undergoing significant change.With so much regeneration happening, it can be hard to keep up with all of the exciting developments, so here you'll find the latest news of what’s new and what's happening next.
Exciting developments in Kelham Island
An insider’s guide to the exciting developments coming to Kelham Island and Neepsend over the next few months...
Sheffield Food Festival
An annual celebration the city’s vibrant food and drink scene, with a host of great local produce and mouth-watering street food!
Walkley Cottage Case Study
Matt Begley took over the Walkley Cottage in December 2020: bad timing, some might say, especially for his first time running a pub.
Kapital beer hall opens in Sheffield
Kapital, Sheffield's largest modern, European-style beer hall and restaurant, has now opened its doors. The expansive new space boasts a lively outdoor beer garden, a stylish restaurant, and a large private hire area with panoramic views all designed to capture the warmth, energy and tradition of Europe’s most iconic beer halls.
Legacy of UEFA Women's EURO 2022 launches in Sheffield
Sheffield is one of nine cities chosen to host games for the UEFA Women's Euro in 2022 and a major ticketing roadmap and legacy programme has been unveiled, illustrating how a record-breaking tournament has the power to inspire the next generation of players and fans.
Grobotic Systems Case Study
Alexis Moschopoulos came up with the idea for Grobotic Systems as an academic in the field of plant science. He felt the that the expensive and inefficient equipment he had to use to grow plants for experiments was holding back progress in his field. After several years of discussion and experimentation with his friend Richard Banks, an electronics engineer and maker, the pair founded Grobotic Systems in 2018.
Womanthology
Womanthology is a digital magazine and professional community for women of all ages and backgrounds as they progress through their careers. It is powered by female energy and ingenuity. The platform champions positive female role models by sharing good news stories, best practice and wisdom from everyone, regardless of gender, collaborating to create a gender positive experience in the workplace.
Will Rea - Sheffield Hallam graduate
"It’s such a creative space to study. It broadened my horizons and allowed me to think bigger."
ISDM Solutions launch new website with The SEO Works
Secure technologies provider ISDM Solutions has unveiled a rebrand as well as a brand new website, designed and built by digital agency The SEO Works.
Matt Bigland
Matt moved to Sheffield in 1998 for a degree at Sheffield Hallam University and fell in love with the city.
Comprehensive support for businesses on all our high streets.
Business Sheffield is here to support retail and hospitality business on each of our 40 local high streets.
Festival of Fun
Hosted by the Children's University each year, the Festival of Fun offers a huge programme of activities and workshops for children across Sheffield to get involved with throughout the summer school holidays.
Stowe Family Law opens an office in Sheffield
Stowe Family Law has strengthened its Yorkshire roots by opening an office in Sheffield, its eighth in the county. This takes the firm’s national presence to 23 offices, reinforcing its position as the country’s largest specialist family law practice.
Get Together
Get Together is a laid‑back, welcoming festival focused on discovering new music, enjoying great local food and drink, and meeting like‑minded people. Each year, it transforms venues and open spaces across Kelham Island and Neepsend into one vibrant, city‑wide celebration.
The digital & tech sector in Sheffield
You'll find an ever expanding value chain which is delivering specialist training to support growth in the sector, and a thriving network of over 100 companies, incubators and organisations; all of which make-up our digital media and technology ecosystem.
Paul Dimitri
Sheffield makes me want to shape the future for children.
Business Rates: what changes in April 2026?
Business rates are one of the biggest fixed costs for organisations that occupy commercial property. From 1 April 2026 the way that business rates are calculated, and reliefs are applied, is changing.
Top 10 Things to See
From the largest urban glass house in Europe to the largest theatre complex outside of London, there's lots to experience in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
ERF - Spotlight On
The Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) ran between February 2021 and April 2025. It was a unique, innovative grant fund that aims to support local economic recovery in local high streets by empowering local groups of businesses to implement changes themselves.
World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is professional snooker's longest-running, most prestigious, tournament and has been held at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield since 1977.
Rivers and Hills
Sheffield graphic artist, Rob Lee, has collaborated with prolific street artist INSA to create an ambitious new artwork for Sheffield. Combining the collective force of their signature styles, they have completely transformed a drab brown-brick facade with an homage to the city's natural topography.
Make the most of your Snooker time in Sheffield
If you’re experiencing our city for the first time and are interested in exploring a little beyond the Crucible, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help with that.
Top 10 MTB trails
What better way to find the top trails than from inside knowledge from Ride Sheffield. Check them off your list.
Success stories
Business Sheffield, together with Launchpad and other business support services in the city, have helped a number of local start ups and scale ups succeed in their ambitions.
A waterside run to North America... in Sheffield
From managed trails to gritstone heathland, there are challenges for both beginners and the more experienced. Whether on tyres or in trainers, the stunning views along this trail will make it all well worth the effort.
Business
Whether you’re a digital SME, artisan producer, or in the FTSE 100 you’re in good company in Sheffield. Our business community is a crucible of ideas, skills and opportunity. No matter the size of your business or ambition, there's also a whole host of FREE support services available to help you thrive here.
Together in the Square returns
Sheffield Theatres will once again hold a weekend of outdoor performance in Tudor Square.
Sheffield tech disruptor sees demand for services rocket
The company, founded by tech expert Nick Stewart, has grown its workforce from two to seven since the start of the year, including two new hirings during lockdown.
Liam O'Shea
Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.
Visit
Centrally located in South Yorkshire, Sheffield is the UK's greenest city, where nature and vibrant culture seamlessly intertwine. Search for things to do, places to go and find out what's on, to make the most of your visit.
