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Proposals to make a change in governance arrangements
Published on Friday 8th January 2010 in Council and democracy news
Proposals for a change in the Council's governance arrangements are moving forward.
Healthy new life for former school
Published on Thursday 18th February 2010 in Education and learning news
A multi-million pound project is underway to transform a former secondary school site into a new centre, which will offer a range of services to children and young people from across Rotherham.
Dam experts visit Ulley
Published on Tuesday 2nd February 2010 in Environment and planning news
Dam experts from across the country are visiting Rotherham today (Tuesday, February 2) to inspect the massive rehabilitation works currently on-going at Ulley Country Park.
Council tax increase reduced for 5th consecutive year
Published on Wednesday 17th February 2010 in Housing news
Rotherham councillors are considering proposals that could result in the lowest Council Tax rise in over a decade.
More Housing news.
Councillors get frontline view of social work
Published on Thursday 25th February 2010 in Jobs and careers news
Senior councillors have been getting a taste of the challenges and achievements of social workers in Rotherham as part of a new campaign to encourage more to join or return to the profession.
More Jobs and careers news.
Are you what Rotherham Open Art Show is looking for?
Published on Thursday 4th March 2010 in Leisure and culture news
Artists from across South Yorkshire are being invited to show their masterpieces to the world as entries for the long-awaited fourth annual Rotherham Open Art Exhibition are now being accepted.
More Leisure and culture news.
Great news for carers in Rotherham
Published on Wednesday 3rd February 2010 in Health and social care news
Carers across Rotherham are to get their own centre where they can access advice, guidance and facilities.
Rotherham's newest fashion boutique set to open in flagship development
Published on Thursday 18th February 2010 in Transport and streets news
Rotherham town centre has won another vote of confidence, with a new boutique joining the mix this Saturday (February 20).
Have your say on public art feature
Published on Wednesday 24th February 2010 in Arts and entertainment news
Now is the time for the people of Dinnington to have their say about a well-known local landmark on a traffic roundabout.
Free new resource for businesses
Published on Monday 25th January 2010 in Business support and advice news
The Government is launching an on-line procurement course “Winning the Contract” today (25 January).
Rotherham kids get cyber safe
Published on Tuesday 23rd February 2010 in Children and family care news
Rotherham Library and Information Service is spreading the internet safety message with the launch of its new online CyberSafe Guide, assisted by some special superheroes.
Council services on the move
Published on Wednesday 10th March 2010 in Council departments news
The Council's Crinoline House building is closing to the public on Friday March 26.
More Council departments news.
Brook cleaning starts at Swinton
Published on Wednesday 24th February 2010 in Countryside news
Work started this week to clean-up the stream that runs through a popular Swinton open space.
More Countryside news.
ASBO served for noise nuisance
Published on Thursday 24th December 2009 in Crime prevention news
A Rotherham woman was given an anti-social behaviour order this week to prevent her being a nuisance to her neighbours.
More Crime prevention news.
Learning Disabilities group raises funds for Haiti
Published on Monday 1st February 2010 in Disabilities news
The weekly a la carte food session at the Oaks Day Centre, Wath has been a tremendous success during the last 12 months.
More Disabilities news.
Call for scrutiny volunteers
Published on Tuesday 9th March 2010 in Elected representatives news
Would you like to be part of how decision-making works in Rotherham?
Flood prevention work at Dinnington
Published on Wednesday 3rd March 2010 in Emergencies news
Work is currently taking place in Dinnington to reduce the flood risk.
More Emergencies news.
Weather closes sports pitches
Published on Thursday 7th January 2010 in Extra-curricular activities news
Football and rugby will be off in Rotherham this weekend.
Calling all young would be poets, playwrights and authors
Published on Friday 12th February 2010 in Libraries news
Fancy yourself as the next J.K Rowling? Do you have a novel in you, or do you just want to perfect your prose?
More Libraries news.
Re-dedication of WWII Memorial
Published on Wednesday 10th March 2010 in Local history and heritage news
On Friday March 26 a small service will take place at the World War Two Memorial Garden, Rawmarsh, to re-dedicate a memorial to Midshipman Ian Ferguson Wilson.
More businesses for Rotherham Markets
Published on Tuesday 16th February 2010 in Markets news
In a time where people want quality and good value produce accompanied by excellent customer service, Rotherham Markets continues to be a popular choice.
More Markets news.
Blue Badge reminder scheme
Published on Tuesday 26th January 2010 in Parking news
Blue Badge holders in Rotherham are being targeted in the nicest possible way.
More Parking news.
Wood Street Allotments
Published on Thursday 28th January 2010 in Parks and open spaces news
Allotment holders in Swinton are to get brand-new facilities thanks to extra local funding.
New community at Waverley gets green light
Published on Tuesday 26th January 2010 in Planning news
A new community for Rotherham got the green light by local councillors yesterday. (January 25)
More Planning news.
New infant school for Thorpe Hesley
Published on Monday 15th February 2010 in Pre-schools news
Pupils at another Rotherham school have become the latest to benefit from the new school buildings being created around the borough.
More Pre-schools news.
New FreeBee Bus Service
Published on Thursday 29th October 2009 in Public transport news
After the huge success in Sheffield the FreeBee bus service has now launched in Rotherham.
More Public transport news.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Wednesday 20th January 2010 in Religions, faiths and beliefs news
Listen and learn from the voices from the Holocaust!
Extra resources for Rotherham's roads
Published on Wednesday 13th January 2010 in Road safety news
Councillors have decided that extra resources will be put into an urgent assessment of the condition of the borough’s roads following the exceptionally cold weather conditions recently.
More Road safety news.
Gritting continues
Published on Thursday 7th January 2010 in Roads, highways and pavements news
Rotherham will only be keeping main roads and bus routes gritted from today in an effort to conserve salt supplies.
Recycling centre reopens
Published on Monday 22nd February 2010 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news
Rotherham's recyclers are reminded that the Car Hill site at Greasbrough re-opens next week.
School Admission Arrangements
Published on Thursday 14th January 2010 in Schools and colleges news
Have your say on School Admission Arrangements
Rotherham rooting for Winter Olympic hopefuls
Published on Tuesday 16th February 2010 in Sports, clubs and centres news
Rotherham has sent a civic message of good luck to Britain’s top bobsleigh champions on the brink of Winter Olympic glory in Vancouver.
"The Brecks" at Swinton gets a clean up
Published on Thursday 28th January 2010 in Street care and cleaning news
A popular Swinton open space is currently undergoing a major clean-up to rid the area of rubbish.
Rotherham News out now
Published on Monday 8th March 2010 in Tourism and travel news
The March edition of Rotherham News is out now!
More Tourism and travel news.
Fairtrade producer visits Maltby
Published on Friday 19th February 2010 in Trading standards news
A Fairtrade farmer from South America will be full of beans next week when he visits Maltby to see for himself where his coffee is sold!
More Trading standards news.
Charities benefit from Fairtrade fundraising
Published on Monday 8th March 2010 in Voluntary organisations news
Two good causes will be receiving a welcome boost to their funds this week.
"Blue bag" your old Argos catalogue
Published on Thursday 28th January 2010 in Sustainability news
Keen recyclers in Rotherham take note - you can now 'Blue Bag' your old Argos catalogue!
More Sustainability news.
Safe storage of gas cylinders
Published on Tuesday 9th March 2010 in Council news news
Rotherham residents are being reminded about the safe storage of gas cylinders after fire crews were forced to evacuate 25 flats during a blaze.
More Council news news.
Website technical difficulties
Published on Thursday 14th January 2010 in Websites news
We have been experiencing some technical difficulties with the website today.
More Websites news.
Snow affects refuse collections
Published on Wednesday 6th January 2010 in Ports and harbours news
Householders in Rotherham are being reminded that the borough's refuse collection continues to be disrupted by the bad weather conditions.
More Ports and harbours news.
Workshop manuals sale
Published on Friday 15th January 2010 in Events news
Calling all car enthusiasts and restorers!
More Events news.
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