On Friday (28 February 2025), the Environmental Secretary announced that the release of native Eurasian beavers back into English waterways is to be permitted for the first time in centuries.
As a city dating back at least 800 years, Sheffield has an incredibly rich and culturally important history. From Sheffield Castle to the industrial revolution right the way up to the modern day, the city has made its mark on the world.
Harmony Works Trust has successfully secured a £4,677,306 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, contributing significantly to the proposed restoration of Canada House in Sheffield city centre.
Natural habitats in the South-East of Sheffield, around the Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve, are being transformed to help important wildlife and species to thrive, thanks to funding.
