SheffieldForum Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Sheffield has been awarded the Purple Flag for the 12th year running. “Excellence in the Evening and Night-Time Economy Vibrant, night-time economies do not happen by accident. Innovation, curation, planning and partnership are all key elements to creating a destination that can delight users after dark. Purple Flag is an international accreditation programme that aims to reward those who achieve this in their destinations after dark. Purple Flag strives to help create safe and thriving locations at night for all users.” Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Purple Flag: Sheffield wins national award for safe and clean city centre nightlife for 12th year running "It’s about having the vibe, having a safe place to go out and enjoy an evening" Sheffield has won a 12th award for being safe, clean and attractive at night. The city won a Purple Flag after also being judged on transport, food and drink, and arts and culture. It is its 12th on the trot since 2012. The scheme is run by the Association of Town & Centre Management https://www.thestar.co.uk/business/purple-flag-sheffield-award-for-safe-and-clean-city-centre-nightlife-4520993?fbclid=IwAR0CPR2OCQ2bWE-BmQBrou0oa8IpY2BWb3tG7uXMbKo6Dtb3u4jKlBukqjY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man in Crete Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 10 hours ago, SheffieldForum said: Sheffield has been awarded the Purple Flag for the 12th year running. “Excellence in the Evening and Night-Time Economy Vibrant, night-time economies do not happen by accident. Innovation, curation, planning and partnership are all key elements to creating a destination that can delight users after dark. Purple Flag is an international accreditation programme that aims to reward those who achieve this in their destinations after dark. Purple Flag strives to help create safe and thriving locations at night for all users.” Wow…… and who were the other contenders? Only 16 reported city centre stabbings, god knows how many scrap’s and numerous other crimes reported or not . What a load of crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 6 minutes ago, Man in Crete said: Wow…… and who were the other contenders? Only 16 reported city centre stabbings, god knows how many scrap’s and numerous other crimes reported or not . What a load of crap! It isn't a competition with limited winners. It works like the Green Flag for green spaces - you have to proove the criteria to win the award. 1 Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 4 minutes ago, SheffieldForum said: It isn't a competition with limited winners. It works like the Green Flag for green spaces - you have to proove the criteria to win the award. So they haven't really won anything , they've been awarded it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, hackey lad said: So they haven't really won anything , they've been awarded it . Erm. Yes. Hence the 'award' mentioned. Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Just now, SheffieldForum said: Erm. Yes. Hence the 'award' mentioned. Erm , hence the thread title . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, hackey lad said: Erm , hence the thread title . Exactly. (Yes, I did edit the thread title 🤣) Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Just now, SheffieldForum said: Exactly. (Yes, I did edit the thread title 🤣) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 45 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: Purple Flag: Sheffield wins national award for safe and clean city centre nightlife for 12th year running "It’s about having the vibe, having a safe place to go out and enjoy an evening" Sheffield has won a 12th award for being safe, clean and attractive at night. The city won a Purple Flag after also being judged on transport, food and drink, and arts and culture. It is its 12th on the trot since 2012. The scheme is run by the Association of Town & Centre Management https://www.thestar.co.uk/business/purple-flag-sheffield-award-for-safe-and-clean-city-centre-nightlife-4520993?fbclid=IwAR0CPR2OCQ2bWE-BmQBrou0oa8IpY2BWb3tG7uXMbKo6Dtb3u4jKlBukqjY 🤣 This'll teach me for not looking properly before starting a thread. Sorry @SheffieldForum, I'll look properly next time 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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