New ‘guide and vision’ for Sheffield culture given the go ahead [Video]

A new ‘all encompassing’ strategy for Sheffield’s Culture Sector has been approved.

Sheffield already has a strong cultural identity. From it’s industrial heritage to a world-renowned music and arts scene, to the many vibrant events and festivals that take place. 

Culture also brings enormous benefits to the city. 

Sheffield is home to more than 2,000 cultural and creative businesses, providing around 9,000 jobs and generating almost £1bn of economic impact annually.

Arts and culture attract tourists, create jobs, and support businesses in sectors like hospitality and retail. Research shows that for every pound invested in culture, there is a significant return through local economic activity.

With that in mind, partners from across the city have come together to develop a strategy that will provide a road map for future development of the creative and cultural sectors in Sheffield. 

Today (Thursday 31st October 2024), at a Economic Development and Skills Committee meeting, councillors approved the new Sheffield Culture Strategy, …