Planned former cinema transformation aims to help reverse high street decline
Proposals to transform the Adelphi Cinema in Attercliffe, Sheffield, have moved forward with the building now on the market.
Sheffield City Council acquired the former cinema earlier this year as part of the Attercliffe Levelling Up project and aims to develop the building into a cultural hub, supporting the local community and wider.
The council is now seeking occupiers to run the building as a mixed-use space – comprising leisure, arts and music as well as supporting the health and wellbeing of residents.
It says the Grade II listed building provides an opportunity to create a cultural space in the area and help regenerate Attercliffe High Street.
As well as the purchase of the property, Levelling Up funding is being used to carry out works to bring the building up to an occupiable state.
All interested parties will need to submit their proposal by 8 December 2023. Following this, the council will shortlist a number of operators and request a more detailed proposal from successful parties.
Councillor Ben Miskell, chair of the transport, regeneration and climate policy committee, said: “We’re thrilled to announce the Adelphi Cinema building in Attercliffe is now on the market and we’re eager to hear from interested parties.
“The building forms one part of our ambitious plans for the area which will all come together to breathe new life into the community.
“For many years Attercliffe High Street has been in decline and it is fantastic to see projects such as this coming forward.
“It will provide a much-needed, and I’m sure much-welcomed, local facility and also serves to reuse a popular historic building.”
In October 2021, Sheffield City Council successfully bid for Levelling Up funding for two projects: Attercliffe and Gateway to Sheffield.
The city was awarded £37m, with £17m allocated to Attercliffe and the other £20m to Gateway to Sheffield – encompassing the Castlegate site.
The £17m focuses on joining up investment in employment, travel and quality of life to strengthen the sense of community and create a welcoming environment in Attercliffe.
As well as the transformation of the Adelphi building, the proposals also focus on the Centre for Child Health Technology at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park which sees Sheffield City Council working with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Scarborough Group International and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, to create the world’s most advanced and integrated healthcare system for children.
