Why Sheffield's Heritage matters.

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More than ever before the preservation of our unique heritage matters not just as a source of civic pride but because it is our Brand. It is what makes us different from all the other cities in UK and worldwide. With ideas of Northern Hub and HS2 our local economy is under threat unless we re-establish what makes our city unique. I fear it is not something Sheffield Council understands though other industrial cities do. Please read my blog posts on the importance of heritage to the city.  Next year every council seat is up for re-election. It will be a good time to bring Heritage to the agenda. Now Then magazine is talking of arranging Hustings across the city as they did for the general election. A good chance to get local heritage organisations ask candidates about their local heritage issues. Maybe it won't work but we have to take what chances we have. There is also to be a conference possibly April on Heritage regeneration and community. Details will be posted when I have them.

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