Council names preferred operator for events space

The preferred operator for a new cultural and community hub being developed in Sheffield has been selected by the city council.

The charity Creative Arts Development Space (CADS) was named as the local authority's choice to run Event Central on Fargate, which is due to open in 2026.

The venue is expected to host live events, showcases, exhibitions, workshops and talks.

Councillor Ben Miskell, chair of the council's transport, regeneration and climate policy committee, said: "This brings us ever closer to being able to unveil this incredibly exciting project."

The city was "packed with talent" which could be displayed "in the heart of the city under one roof", he added.

Dan Butlin, CADS head of operations, said they were "delighted" to have been selected.

"We look forward to delivering a diverse programme of events and making the most of the space for years to come," he said.

The charity previously ran the Abbeydale Picture House, which closed last year.

Updated plans for the five-storey building show a 250-person live event space on the ground floor, alongside a café and bar.

Other floors will contain co-working spaces along with meeting rooms.

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