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An initiative aiming to support Sheffield’s nighttime economy and keep residents and visitors safe when out in the city centre, has been extended into the Spring.

A proposal to introduce 20mph speed limits on some residential streets in Walkley has been backed by residents following a public consultation, with one resident saying they would “love to see it implemented ASAP” and another describing it as “a major improvement”.

In a bid to continue to improve the air quality for people in Sheffield and improve public transport, the City Council is proposing setting up a fund, worth more than £11million, to help bus operators move to electric buses, after it received approval from the new government

A total of £400,000 of funding, split over five years, has been committed to the Compassionate Sheffield Programme, to help support the local community with their experiences of death and bereavement.

The following is a statement from Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council, about today's incident at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield.

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.

Sheffield and Pittsburgh in the USA have been Sister Cities since 1980. This week a delegation from Sheffield will head to Pittsburgh to strengthen ties, share knowledge and explore future collaboration.

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