@CCSavage

Amateur urbanite. Bum-bag geographer. Markets buff. High Streets champ. Programme & Place Manager. Views my own. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

 South Yorkshire
Joined December 2008
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Chris Savage retweeted
Ant Breach@AntBreachJan 26
There are 3 ingredients behind these leading places: 1) A strong private sector in 'tradable' firms ie manufacturing and especially skilled services like software that sell elsewhere and bring money into the local economy. Places like Brighton and Barnsley are doing well on this
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Researchers found Barnsley's economy has bucked the national trend of slow growth since 2013. The Centre for Cities said economic growth in the town translated into higher household incomes & less deprivation because of a focus on skills, transport, housing, & business support
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πŸš€Cities Outlook 2026 is out now! πŸ™οΈ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing β€” and what that means for economic growth and living standards. buff.ly/w5hQiNS πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡
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TEAM OF THE YEAR Our winner is… @BarnsleyCouncil Economic Development Team #IEDConf2025
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Join a team delivering #placemanagement in urban centres across Barnsley! Supporting independent businesses, driving economic growth, animating public spaces, and measuring place performance. Β£34k-Β£37k. F/T. Permanent. Info: barnsley.gov.uk/jobs #towncentres #highstreets – at Barnsley, England
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Place Making Team Leader | Β£34,314 - Β£37,035 Salary: Β£34,314 - Β£37,035Β Β Plus laptop Working Arrangements:Β Tuesday to Saturday inc. Agile Working Hours per week: 37 Contract type:Β PermanentΒ  Closing date: 23/05/2025Β at 23:59 Apply: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vac… – at Barnsley, England
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Place Development Officer | Β£34,314 - Β£37,035 Salary: Β£34,314 - Β£37,035Β Β Plus laptopΒ Β  Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, Agile WorkingΒ  Hours per week: 37 Contract type:Β PermanentΒ Β Β  Closing date:Β 30/05/2025 at 23:59 Apply: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vac… – at Barnsley, England
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Sheffield City Centre continues to grow, whilst rival locations show comparative declines... πŸ‘‰ sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/4… #Sheffield #SheffieldCityCentre #SheffieldInspires #SheffieldBID #VisitSheffield
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Could you lead a team that runs markets, coordinates high street promotions and commercial activity, and monitors and enforces street trading? If it's a yes, check this out and apply! Β£34k-Β£37k. F/T, perm. Info: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vac… #Barnsley #Jobs #LocalGov #PlaceMaking – at Barnsley, England
Hoyland Town Square

ALT Hoyland Town Square

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Join a team delivering #placemaking in urban centres across Barnsley! Think: Markets, street trading, promotions, commercial activity. Opportunities in operational and administrative roles. Β£27k-Β£37k. F/T. Permanent. Info: barnsley.gov.uk/jobs #placemanagement #highstreets – at Barnsley, England
Traditional Market, in Horse & Groom Square, Goldthorpe, Barnsley

ALT Traditional Market, in Horse & Groom Square, Goldthorpe, Barnsley

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Exciting changes at Grainger Market! We’ve started dismantling the Arcade's central units, kicking off our multi-million-pound improvement works 🚧✨ This phase will complete in coming weeks. The Grainger Market remains open and hoardings are up to minimise disruption.πŸ›οΈ πŸ‘‡
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Opportunity to join the management team of @BarnsleyLibs - an @ace_national NPO committed to delivering an excellent library service for our communities πŸ‘€
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π…πˆπ‘π’π“ π‹πŽπŽπŠ 𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐇'𝐒 π˜π€π‘πƒ 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 πŽπ… 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 π“π‡πˆπ’ π–π„π„πŠπ„ππƒ @LeahsYard is finally here! This Grade-ll listed courtyard is home to a curated selection of #Sheffield independent businesses & traders showcasing the best talent & craftsmanship. – at Leeds, England
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'Dead reyt': The love letter to Yorkshire making gamers cry laughing bbc.in/46vB4Y2

Thank Goodness You're Here! How β€˜the most northern game’ got made

Thank Goodness You’re Here!, made by two friends from Barnsley, is causing a stir among gamers.

bbc.com
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Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is delivering a landmark speech from Barnsley today setting out how Britain's system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed: "Getting Britain Working" Read about today's announcements gov.uk/government/news/kenda…
The exterior of Barnsley Town Hall viewed from the pavement in the left corner of the grounds. A rusted, metal sculpture stands in the foreground with the Grade II building in the Classical style in the background. Its large, distinctive clock tower dominates the skyline against a blue sky with a light scattering of clouds.

ALT The exterior of Barnsley Town Hall viewed from the pavement in the left corner of the grounds. A rusted, metal sculpture stands in the foreground with the Grade II building in the Classical style in the background. Its large, distinctive clock tower dominates the skyline against a blue sky with a light scattering of clouds.

The marble stairwell inside Barnsley Town Hall leading up to the Council Chambers. The stairs divide to go either side of a wall that lists the Mayors of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. A picture of the current Mayor is at the top of the wall.

ALT The marble stairwell inside Barnsley Town Hall leading up to the Council Chambers. The stairs divide to go either side of a wall that lists the Mayors of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. A picture of the current Mayor is at the top of the wall.

The interior of the Council Chambers of Barnsley Town Hall, where the speech will be delivered. The room is wood-panneled with blue-leather, semi-circular seating to the left and right of a row of seats at the front of the chamber with lecterns and microphones.

ALT The interior of the Council Chambers of Barnsley Town Hall, where the speech will be delivered. The room is wood-panneled with blue-leather, semi-circular seating to the left and right of a row of seats at the front of the chamber with lecterns and microphones.

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The Rt HonΒ Angela Rayner MP @AngelaRayner has been appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities @luhc. She will also be Deputy Prime Minister. #Reshuffle
The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. She will also be Deputy Prime Minister.

ALT The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. She will also be Deputy Prime Minister.

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A new project hopes to map, define and name the hundreds of distinct neighbourhoods across Sheffield for the first time. Its designers say it could be the start of a radical devolution of power from the Town Hall to street level. But how? A thread πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡
A group of a dozen or so local residents sitting around a table in a community centre. On the table are some paper maps and some felt tip pens. A young man is standing up and speaking to them while holding a coffee

ALT A group of a dozen or so local residents sitting around a table in a community centre. On the table are some paper maps and some felt tip pens. A young man is standing up and speaking to them while holding a coffee

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Chris Savage retweeted
Kate Josephs@katejosephs6 Jun 2024
'As key city centre developments open their doors, a rejuvenated urban landscape is emerging. Sheffield’s vision for its post-industrial afterlife proudly leans into what makes the city distinctive' πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌ theguardian.com/travel/artic…

An alternative guide to Sheffield: a crucible for left-field culture and regeneration

With a Β£470m redevelopment of the city centre, a feted documentary festival and a vibrant foodie scene, the former steel-making hub is showing its true mettle

theguardian.com
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Replying to @SY_Supertram
@SY_Supertram Hi, there's a rail sticking up from the road near Cuthbert Bank Rd between Langsett Rd and Infirmary Rd stops. – at Yorkshire and The Humber, England
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Sorry, Langsett and Bamforth stops, towards H'boro.
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πŽπ•π„π‘ 𝟏𝟎𝟎 π‹πŽπ‚π€π‹ πŒπ€πŠπ„π‘π’ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‚π‘π„π€π“πŽπ‘π’ ππ€π‘π“π€πŠπˆππ† 𝐈𝐍 πŽππ„π π’π“π”πƒπˆπŽ 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 π“π‡πˆπ’ π–π„π„πŠπ„ππƒ #Sheffield boasts a thriving community of creators, with an impressive number of studios second only to London. This diverse environ- – at Sheffield, England
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