About The Economic Recovery Fund in Sheffield

The Economic Recovery Fund supported local businesses and organisations to get people visiting and spending money in their neighbourhoods. That meant anything from delivering events for businesses to connect with customers; creating exciting new features to draw people in; making the high street a nicer place to spend time; or something completely different. Solutions are designed by local people for local people, using their insight into what would work on their high street.

Kelham Beer Trail

Kelham Island has long been at the forefront of Sheffield's brewing reputation and has become a mecca for renowned real ale pubs and microbreweries. This guide gives you a rundown of the best beery places to visit on a day/evening out.

ERF - Events

Events are a powerful way to unite people, celebrate the unique qualities of our community, highlight the rich diversity of our neighbourhoods, and showcase the vibrant independent businesses that make our high streets special. Thanks to the Economic Recovery Fund, we've enjoyed a wealth of creative, dynamic events that have energised our high streets, drawn people together, and boosted support for our local businesses.

Economic Recovery Fund

The Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) is a unique, innovative grant fund that aims to support local economic recovery in local high streets by empowering local groups of businesses to implement changes themselves. 

Look Up, it's The Neon Pack!

Augmented reality brilliance along the top of Sheffield Hallam University's Owen Building, in the centre of Sheffield.

Event services

What is Sheffield Inspires?

Sheffield Inspires is the new way of talking about Sheffield, to raise the city's profile, perception, reputation - and ultimately grow the economy. you can find out more about exactly what it is, how it was made, when and where you can use it or see it, and generally be part of championing why this is such a great city.

EPPiC Theatre

Theatre with auditorium of 98 modern, comfy seats. There is a lounge where interval refreshments are served. The theatre hosts three drama productions a year, including one musical and one pantomime. There are also ad hoc evening entertainments through out the year.

The Frog & Parrot

The Frog & Parrot is a legendary Sheffield pub - a loud lively Division Street institution with more stories than most pubs could dream of. It’s famous for its musical roots and is a great spot to catch live bands performing in the city.

University and Council work together to help Sheffield hospitality businesses solve ventilation problems, reducing the spread of Covid-19

A new research project that could help hospitality venues - such as pubs, bars, live music venues, nightclubs, restaurants and gyms - improve their ventilation systems in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 over winter, is being launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield.