The council has announced a new regeneration project for Attercliffe, including 1,000 new zero carbon homes and ‘first ever’ National Centre for Child Health Technology.

As part of a wider regeneration of Sheffield, which has focused mainly on the city centre, the council have outlined their building proposals for Attercliffe to provide new homes, new jobs and create new neighbourhoods.

Leader of Sheffield City Council, Cllr Tom Hunt, said: “For centuries, the East End of the city has been the beating heart of our industry. 

“Today, it still is home to many businesses – but the area is changing fast and there are big plans for Attercliffe.”

The Attercliffe Waterside housing development will introduce 1,000 zero carbon houses across 23-acres of land, with the first phase introducing 362 new homes and converting existing buildings into new workspaces, art and leisure facilities.

Construction is taking place around the brownfield land on either side of the Sheffield and Tinsely canal.

Another aim of the project is the ‘first ever’ National Centre for Child Health Technology in Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, due to start construction in early 2025. 

The centre, created by Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, will be a “world-class research centre” focusing on improving the health of children and young people.

Attercliffe’s high street will also see an improvement by transforming the “much-loved” Grade 2 Adelphi Cinema Building into a leisure and culture complex, as well as improving the tram stops and car parks.

Reflecting on the plans, Cllr Tom Hunt said: “Attercliffe has so much going for it. 

“We are working hard to bring in new investment, create new homes and new jobs to make sure that Attercliffe has a bright future. Our city is changing, and Attercliffe is a key part of our plans.”

The council will be working with an Attercliffe Area Board, chaired by local MP Clive Betts, as well as several other partners, including Citi, to implement these projects.