The Cost of Everything

The Whole Story of Sheffield's Sports Venue Closures

On March 1st 2013, Sheffield City Council approved plans to close Don Valley Stadium, once held up as a cornerstone of our Olympic legacy and Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, a community pool used by hundreds of schoolchildren and the elderly, as part of a £50m raft of budget cuts. The venues are owned by Sheffield City Trust, a charity set up by the council, and are operated by Sheffield International Venues, a company set up by the Trust. 

​Since the decision was made, serious questions have been raised over the management of SIV - and about the £180,000 cost of the Sheftival sports and music festival.

​Below you will find the latest on the stories as they unfold. You'll also find interactive features and multimedia content which aim to help you unpick this complex story.

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