Accessibility to South Yorkshire landmarks to be improved
Sheffield Council is receiving a share of £14m of National Lottery funding
Some landmarks in South Yorkshire are to have improved accessibility, thanks to new funding.
The National Lottery Heritage fund is being split between various projects across the UK, with Sheffield City Council receiving a share.
As well as making improvements to benefit people with disabilities, it's hoped the £14million being distributed nationally can be used to encourage a more diverse range of people to get involved with heritage.
Other projects across the UK to benefit include a 115-step viewing platform in North Wales, and the Cairngorns National Park in Scotland.
Ros Kerslake, chief executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: "Heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a more equal society, and throughout the pandemic we've seen the value that it can bring to people, communities and the economy.
"We believe everyone should be able to benefit from our funding, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, faith, class or income.
"That's why every project we fund must ensure that the broadest range of people as possible can be involved and we remain committed to this as we build back from the coronavirus crisis".