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10.1

Members of the committee
considered a report of the Executive Director Neighbourhood
Services introducing a revised and comprehensive City Centre Place
Management Plan designed to strengthen cleanliness, safety, and
vibrancy across Sheffield city centre.

 

 

10.2

UNANIMOUSLY
RESOLVED: That the Environmental
Services and Regulation Policy Committee;
 

a)   
Acknowledges the City Centre Place Management Plan
2026–2028.

b)   
Acknowledges the governance arrangements for
delivery and performance monitoring.

c)   
Notes that progress against KPIs will be monitored
quarterly, with an annual update reported to Committee.

 

 

10.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

10.3.1

Adopting the City Centre Place Management Plan
provides a clear, coordinated framework for addressing
long-standing and emerging challenges affecting Sheffield city
centre. By bringing together cleansing, enforcement, safety, waste
management, volunteering and partnership working under a single
place-based approach, the plan moves away from fragmented, reactive
service delivery towards consistent standards, clear
accountability, and proactive intervention. This will result in
visible improvements to cleanliness, environmental quality and
public confidence, supporting economic recovery, increased footfall
and a city centre that better meets the needs of residents,
businesses, visitors, and the night-time economy.

 

 

10.3.2

The plan also delivers long-term value by
strengthening partnership working, improving public reporting, and
embedding community and volunteer engagement within formal
governance arrangements. Clear performance monitoring through KPIs,
surveys and governance boards ensures transparency and continuous
improvement, while pilot initiatives such as the Graffiti Strategy
and Commercial bin Policy provide scalable solutions for citywide
rollout. Collectively, adopting this plan supports Council Plan
outcomes, maximises existing resources, and establishes a
resilient, inclusive and sustainable model for managing Sheffield
city centre now and into the future.

 

 

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

10.4.1

Alternative Option 1: Do Nothing –
Continue Delivering Services as We Currently Do
 
Under this option, the Council and partners
would maintain the existing approach to city centre management,
responding reactively to issues such as Page 104 graffiti, waste,
and environmental quality without introducing new strategies or
governance structures. Current reporting channels, partnership
arrangements, and operational practices would remain unchanged.
 
Why is this option not favourable?
 
Reactive, not proactive: Issues like graffiti,
waste mismanagement, and anti-social behaviour would continue to be
addressed piecemeal, leading to inefficiencies and higher long-term
costs.
 
Lack of visibility and accountability: Without
a governance board or structured reporting, stakeholders and the
public have limited transparency on decisions and outcomes.
 
Missed opportunities: Failing to modernize
reporting systems, strengthen partnerships, and engage volunteers
means losing the chance to improve service standards and community
trust.
 
Risk to reputation: The city centre may appear
neglected compared to other UK cities investing in place
management, impacting economic vitality and visitor confidence.

 

 

10.4.2

Alternative Option 2: Minimal Intervention
– Focus Only on Cleansing and Enforcement
 
This option would prioritize traditional
street cleansing and enforcement activities without introducing
broader strategies such as volunteering, partnership governance, or
digital reporting improvements. Resources would be concentrated on
visible issues like litter and graffiti removal, with limited
investment in prevention or community engagement.
 
Why is this option not favourable?
 
Short-term fixes: Concentrating on cleansing
and enforcement alone does not address root causes of environmental
issues, such as poor waste management practices or lack of
community stewardship.
 
Limited stakeholder engagement: Excluding
volunteers, businesses, and residents from the process reduces
shared responsibility and weakens long[1]term sustainability.
 
No holistic improvement: Issues like
night-time safety, public realm quality, and proactive hotspot
management would remain unresolved, undermining the city’s
attractiveness and economic growth.
 
Higher costs over time: Without preventative
measures and partnership efficiencies, the Council faces escalating
operational costs and resource strain.