Homes and jobs to create city's 'coolest' area

Thousands of new jobs and homes are set to be created in one of Sheffield's oldest neighbourhoods.

The city council has announced proposals for up to 3,000 new homes and 1,500 new jobs as part of its Attercliffe masterplan.

Government agency Homes England, which is working with the authority, said it would transform large parts of the area into a "vibrant, eco-conscious community" over the next 10 to 15 years.

Mark Canning, head of area at Homes England, said: ''Attercliffe is now at the forefront of Sheffield's new wave of urban transformation.

"This revival blends Sheffield's industrial roots with a bold, green future.

"Like Kelham Island, Attercliffe is set to become one of Sheffield's coolest, most forward-thinking neighbourhoods."

Attercliffe dates back to the 12th Century and its name derives from "at the cliff" referring to the cliff down to the river bank to the north of the High Street.

In 1297, it was one of the largest villages in the area.

The growth of the steel industry meant the neighbourhood became a vast urban area with virtually no green space or trees, other than the churchyards.

The council said a key task would be encouraging people to live there and said the east end of Sheffield had suffered long-term decline for over 40 years.

The authority believes it's an ideal location for development due to its proximity to the city centre and the M1.

Supertram runs through the area, which is also by the waterside and close to the Meadowhall shopping centre.

The masterplan aims to make it the centrepiece rather than "a space between other developments", according to the council.

Developers and residents are invited to take part in an online consultation until 25 August.

There is also a public drop-in event on Tuesday 22 July from 16:00 BST to 20:00 BST at The Steel City Stadium in Attercliffe.

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