The former Salvation Army Citadel has now been acquired by the Sheffield City Council.

Originally opened in 1894, the Grade II listed building served as the Salvation Army’s main church venue for over a century before becoming vacant in 1999.

Located on Cross Burgess Street, the Citadel is surrounded by recent developments like Leah’s Yard, Cambridge Street Collective, and Pounds Park. 

The council is currently accessing the building to determine its best purpose, with an announcement expected in the coming months.

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A joint statement has been made following the conclusion of the deal, Cllr Ben Miskell, chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council and Mr. Robert Hill.

The statement said: “Sheffield City Council and Tandem Properties Limited are pleased to have reached terms to settle court proceedings and at the same time the Council has acquired the property known as the Citadel.

“Sheffield City Council will now be progressing plans to see this important heritage building improved and both parties look forward to proposals then being progressed to see the building brought back into use. Neither party will be making further comments on this agreement.”

The building has significant potential for future use as it stands next to the brand-new Radisson Blu Hotel and the former Cole Brothers department store.

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