Social Value Ideas for Sheffield City Council

Licence revoked over illicit tobacco

The sub-committee decided to revoke the premises licence for Superbooze after finding the business was selling illicit tobacco and disposable vapes. Members noted the evidence of repeated breaches and…

“Speaker 0: Strong UNIDENTIFIED a With microphone on just in case to We leave the room with the licensing officer while we take legal advice and come t…”

Premises licence refused

The sub-committee determined a contested application for a new premises licence at New Moon Convenience and refused the grant. The refusal followed Trading Standards’ evidence of repeated illegal toba…

“Good morning, everyone. So this is the subcommittee to determine the contested application for the grant or a premises license for New Moon Convenienc…”

Repeated underage sales failures

Trading Standards said the review was triggered by two failed test purchases within two months: a knife sale in February and a vape sale in April. The officer said the premises lacked adequate due dil…

“This report is to consider an application for the review of a premises license in relation to Osborne International on London Road. The re was submitt…”

Appeal rights explained

Following refusal of the licence, the committee explained that the applicant has 21 days from the notice date to appeal to the Magistrates’ Court. This is a formal post-decision action arising from th…

“Well, you very much. That's wonderful. I'll now ask for the licensing officer to detail the options to the committee. Speaker 4: Certainly, no proble…”

2024-25 Revenue Budget Outturn - £34.7m Overspend

Sheffield City Council reports final 2024-25 outturn with £34.7m overspend (7% of net revenue budget), broadly in line with Q3 forecast. Overspend will be covered by £7.9m from housing subsidy loss pr…

“the financial position that we report to this committee in this Quarter 4 Outturn Report, which is an overspend of £34.7 million”

Ethical procurement policy reinforced

The council confirmed an updated and strengthened ethical procurement policy is in place, allowing ethical considerations and discretionary exclusion where lawful and evidence-based. This policy was c…

“I'm proud of the work that was undertaken by my predecessor Councillor Zahira Nazz to agree an updated and strengthened ethical procurement policy. I …”

Council budget remains under strain

The overall council outturn was an £11.1m overspend funded from reserves, with the biggest pressures in adult social care, children's services, SEND and housing. Within the Communities, Parks and Leis…

“So the twenty five, twenty six full year out term position, well, the starting point is that the council finished the year with an 11,100,000 overspen…”

Hillsborough Park Asset Revaluation Triggering Full Audit Requirement

Revaluation of Hillsborough Park fixed assets during 2024-25 financial year caused total asset value to exceed £3.26 million threshold, triggering requirement for full audit examination rather than in…

“the top box, so for charities with an income over £250,000 or where the value of the assets exceeds £3.26 million, this requires a full audit examinat…”

Housing revenue plan approved

Council approved the Housing Revenue Account business plan and budget for 2026-2027, with a five-year capital programme described as about £500 million overall. The plan includes major investment in r…

“So in short, it's quite technical, but it means that, as a result of the government's decision, we've got about £3,500,000 less in this coming financi…”

New housing allocations policy

The leader explained that Sheffield’s housing allocations policy has been changed to require local connection, active bidding, and exclusion of applicants with housing elsewhere or significant assets.…

“That's why the policy has been changed to add in new criteria. And just to be clear on this one, we're adding in a new local connection criteria. Peop…”