VIDEO | Accelerating delivery in Sheffield’s office sector
Sheffield is entering a new phase of growth, with rising prime rents, evolving occupier requirements, and a significant pipeline of regeneration and innovation-led opportunities. In this roundtable, hosted by Sheffield City Council, leaders from across the public and private sectors explore how the city is building on recent momentum to accelerate investment and delivery.
With major developments such as Heart of the City, West Bar, Cole Brothers, and Station Campus helping to reshape the city centre, the discussion examines how Sheffield is translating demand, market confidence, and long-term ambition into tangible projects on the ground. Panellists consider the city’s growing reputation as a location for innovation, investment, and high-quality commercial space, underpinned by strong university partnerships, a thriving technology ecosystem, and a collaborative approach to growth.
The conversation also explores how Sheffield is responding to challenges facing office markets across the UK. Rather than waiting for market conditions to change, partners are actively exploring delivery mechanisms, innovative funding approaches, refurbishment opportunities, and public-private collaboration to unlock investment and bring forward the next generation of workspace. The discussion highlights examples such as the South Yorkshire JESSICA Fund, the South Yorkshire Investment Zone and regeneration partnerships that are already helping to create confidence and support delivery.
Finally, the panel examines how Sheffield’s strengths are shaping the future of its office market. Innovation, research excellence, public-private partnership, and a growing ecosystem of high-value businesses are creating demand for new workspace and helping to position Sheffield as a destination for investment and growth.
Watch the video at the top of this page to hear more views.
Participants
- Cllr Fran Belbin, leader, Sheffield City Council
- Kate Martin, executive director, Sheffield City Council
- Tim Bottrill, director, Sheffield Property Association
- Steve Davis, founder, Grantside
- Mark Williams, chairman, RivingtonHark
- Charlotte Thompson, project director, Sheffield Innovation Spine
- Mark Jackson, consultant, Scarborough Group International
