High Street Forum

Wednesday 6 May 2026, 10.00am – 11:30am.

For the May High Street Forum we were joined by Surriya Falconer, Chair of the Culture Collective, who shared insights into the city’s City of Culture 2029 bid. 

Surriya talked through the growing importance of the city's cultural offer, what’s happening behind the scenes and how businesses can get involved and lend their support.

For the latest developments on Sheffield's City of Culture bid for 2029 visit the Culture Sheffield website.

Presentation slides

1. Sheffield 2029 - Culture, confidence and the city centre, Surriya Falconer (Culture Collective)

The following were also referenced during Surriya's session:

• Sheffield City Goals
  
  
• The Sheffield Culture Strategy. For a copy of the full strategy click here (PDF document)
  
  
• Sheffield Growth Plan 2025-2035 (PDF document)

2. City centre in focus - Safety, security and coordinated action on current hotspots, Gareth Lowe (Sheffield BID)

3. Summer in the city - What’s coming up and dates for diaries, Richard Pilgrim (Sheffield BID)

4. Krazy Races - Sunday 21 June, Emily Jones (Roundabout)

To attend a High Street Forum meeting please email: enquiries@sheffieldbid.com for details.