Former Salvation Army building acquired by council

The building was opened in 1894 and was once used as the Salvation Army's main church venue

A prominent Grade II-listed building in Sheffield has been acquired by a council as part of a redevelopment plan.

The former Salvation Army Citadel building on Cross Burgess Street has deteriorated in recent years, with a legal battle running between its owners and Sheffield City Council.

Opened in 1894, it was used by the charity as its main church venue before moving out in 1999.

In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the council and Tandem Properties Limited said court proceedings had been settled and the local authority had acquired the Citadel.

The frontage of the building, built in a red-bricked castle-style, was listed in 1995.

The Citadel is surrounded by new city centre developments including the Heart of the City project.

Trees and bushes have been growing out of the front of the building in Sheffield city centre

The building was being assessed to find out what it could be used for, the council said.

In the joint statement, councillor Ben Miskell and Mr Robert Hill said: “Sheffield City Council and Tandem Properties Limited are pleased to have reached terms to settle court proceedings and at the same time the council has acquired the property known as the Citadel.

"Sheffield City Council will now be progressing plans to see this important heritage building improved and both parties look forward to proposals then being progressed to see the building brought back into use."

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