Sheffield leaders will showcase Sheffield as a global, green and growing city at the UK’s biggest property event

Sheffield’s leaders are heading to the UK’s biggest property and investment event next week, ready to showcase Sheffield as a global, green and growing city that offers dynamic spaces to work, live and play.

A city delegation of elected officials, civic leaders and business people will attend the UK Infrastructure and Investment Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds from 21-23 May. The event is attended by 12,000 delegates from around the world.

Sheffield will be taking part in partnership with South Yorkshire Primary Authority to highlight recent progress. The delegation will demonstrate the city’s commitment to reimagining the city centre, preserving heritage and leading the way towards net zero carbon.

Hailed as the ‘Outdoor City’, Sheffield is raising its global profile and home to innovative initiatives such as the world’s first Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District, the UK’s first investment zone and the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.

The conference also provides a platform to shout about game-changing city center regeneration, including Sheffield City Council’s £470m Heart of the City scheme, which has delivered innovative new developments interconnected by world-class green spaces.

Its buildings make statements and key recent developments include the Cambridge Street Collective, which is Europe’s largest purpose-built food hall, and Elshaw House – South Yorkshire’s first zero-carbon-ready office.

At dozens of events across a three-day programme, the team will demonstrate how Sheffield is confidently leading the next phase of growth through investment, skills, education, housing and transport infrastructure.

Delegates will hear how 36,000 new homes are being delivered in the city, with 20,000 in the central area. The plans, developed in partnership with Homes England, will create three vibrant news zones. The first of which at Furnace Hill and Neepsend has already received £67m of government funding.

Keynote speakers will include Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council, Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council and Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire. They will be joined by companies and organizations including Legal & General, Homes England, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Sheffield Property Association.

Sheffield City Council Chief Executive Kate Josephs said:

“We are so proud of what we are delivering in Sheffield right now.

“Our major city center regeneration projects deliver stunning architecture, celebrate our heritage and identity and align with our net zero goals. Confidence flows through the city and we are leveraging this to drive our next phase of growth.”

Councilor Tom Hunt, leader of Sheffield City Council, added:

“Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do as a council. We have a landmark housing partnership with Homes England and are working with the Mayor of South Yorkshire to deliver the UK’s first investment zone, helping to capitalize on Sheffield’s market-leading advanced manufacturing, health technology and life sciences sectors.

“Sheffield understands growth and we have a long-term plan to do it. Our growth plan sees £3bn of investment in the city and we look forward to sharing these successes and opportunities during UKREiiF 2024.”

The Sheffield Showcase at Leeds Royal Armories takes place on Tuesday 21st May from 2.15pm to 3.15pm with a panel featuring:

• Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council
• Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council
• England houses
• Legal & General
• Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
• Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chief Executive of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce as Chair.

There are many other opportunities to hear from the Sheffield delegation during the conference and topics of discussion include how Sheffield City Council and the Mayor of South Yorkshire have partnered to drive ambitious improvements to bus services and an expansion of the tram network , offering coordinated mass transit. system for the region.

An expansion of the district heating network will also be on display, giving delegates the opportunity to hear how the largest network in the country is putting the city at the forefront of sustainable energy infrastructure.

The success of innovative partnerships with the city’s two world-class universities, which already provide innovative laboratories and accelerators in a new innovation pillar, as well as the UK’s first investment zone, will also be highlighted.

Presenting the South Yorkshire Mayor’s Combined Authority

Tuesday, May 21, 11:00-12:00, Scena Cinema, UKREiiF

Decarbonising the public sector – Realizing opportunities and overcoming challenges; Sponsored by Coreus Group

Tuesday 21 May, 10:30 – 11:30, Meeting Room 5, Department, UKREiiF

Sheffield Drinks Reception; Sponsored by Sheffield Property Association

Tuesday 21 May from 4pm, Stand E40, New Dock Hall, UKREiiF

Regeneration and sustainability – how do we deliver the right homes in the right places?

Wednesday 22 May, 10am – 11am, Citu Offices, Leeds Dock

Renewal of commercial property and town centre; Sponsored by Trowers & Hamlins

Wednesday 22 May, 2.15pm – 3.15pm, Dockside Pavilion, UKREiiF

Institute of Directors Property & Built Environment Group and Sheffield Property Associate drinks reception

Wednesday 22nd May, 5pm – 7pm, Malmaison Leeds, Leeds City Center

Invest in South Yorkshire Breakfast with South Yorkshire JESSICA and SY Pension Funds

Thursday 23 May 08:00-10:00, Horizon, Brewery Wharf, Leeds

How South Yorkshire’s Innovation District is regenerating communities; Sponsored by HLM Architects

Thursday, May 23, 10:45 – 11:45, Newsroom Stage, UKREiiF