Sheffield City Council sets out “ambitious” plans to improve residents’ quality of life

The purchase of the former Adelphi Cinema building in Attercliffe is to be discussed at Sheffield City Council’s finance sub-committee this month.

They will meet on Monday, November 7, to consider plans to acquire and refurbish the building with Levelling Up funding.

In October 2021, Sheffield City Council successfully bid for Levelling Up funding for two projects: Attercliffe and Gateway to Sheffield. The city was awarded £37m, with £17m allocated to Attercliffe and the other £20m to Gateway to Sheffield – encompassing the Castlegate site.

As part of the “ambitious” plans for Attercliffe, the Council proposes to use some of the funding to acquire the former Adelphi Cinema and land on Attercliffe Road, with plans to transform it into a community space.

Cllr Julie Grocutt, co-chair of the transport, regeneration and climate policy committee, commented: “For a long time residents and those working in Attercliffe have lost pride in the area and its sense of community has declined.

“I’m certain the transformation of the former Adelphi Cinema into a community space which promotes culture and improves residents’ quality of life and wellbeing would be a welcomed step in the right direction.

“As a Council we are committed to changing perceptions of Attercliffe and injecting new life and a sense of pride back into the area. I look forward to seeing positive changes for Attercliffe.”

A “considerable amount of work” is said to be required on the Adelphi Cinema building to get it to a habitable state to be taken over by an operator. The land on Attercliffe Road is believed to be in fair condition and unlikely to need significant work.

If the Council decides to pursue the acquisition of the property, refurbishment can begin almost immediately once it is purchased. Marketing for the operator or owner of the transformed building will run at the same time to ensure a quick turnaround for the area.

Overall, the Attercliffe bid aims to create a “welcoming environment, strengthen the sense of community and stimulate investment” which in turn improves the lives and wellbeing of residents.

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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