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Fostering team takes to the skies

Published on Friday 10th May 2013

Rotherham's campaign to encourage more people to become foster carers will take to the skies next week as Fostering Fortnight comes to Rotherham.

Polling Station

Result of Rawmarsh By Election

Published on Friday 17th May 2013 in Council and democracy news

The results of the Rawmarsh by election, held on Thursday May 17, have been announced.

More Council and democracy news.

Rotherham's revamped Boston Castle

Heritage talks in historical hotspot

Published on Thursday 16th May 2013 in Leisure and culture news

Rotherham's beautiful historic hotspot, Boston Castle, is set to help bring the past to life with two very special talks from local experts.

More Leisure and culture news.

Access to care

'Dementia Friends' needed in Rotherham

Published on Thursday 16th May 2013 in Health and social care news

Could you be a 'dementia friend' and play a part in helping Rotherham become a 'dementia-friendly community'?

More Health and social care news.

Improvment work to the A57

A57 works on schedule

Published on Wednesday 8th May 2013 in Transport and streets news

Despite the recent bad weather, work is still on schedule for a £14.7 million major road improvement scheme in the south of Rotherham.

More Transport and streets news.

MP Mark Prisk enjoying a drink in Roterhamk Town Centre

Town Centre awarded £268,000 funding to continue excellent work

Published on Saturday 4th May 2013 in Business news

Rotherham has won a national award from the Government's High Street Renewal Fund.

More Business news.

Polling Station

Statement of Persons Nominated Rawmarsh Ward

Published on Thursday 18th April 2013 in Unitary authorities news

Rawmarsh goes to the polls on Thursday May 16.

More Unitary authorities news.

Rotherham Canal

Canal towpath shuts as improvement works begin

Published on Tuesday 9th April 2013 in Marine and waterway services news

Walkers, cyclists and anglers are being reminded that the canal towpath between Rotherham and Tinsley is to be temporarily closed to allow for major towpath improvement works.

More Marine and waterway services news.

Anti Social House

Noise and anti-social behaviour costs Rotherham resident his home

Published on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 in Housing news

A Rotherham man has been evicted from his council home for anti-social behaviour, including playing loud music!

More Housing news.

Clifton Park Museum

New historic wedding venue for Rotherham

Published on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 in Marriages news

Couples looking to get married or form a civil partnership in Rotherham will be able to make their vows in the atmospheric surroundings of Clifton Park Museum in the future.

More Marriages news.

Athena Award winner Alnaar Clayton

Alnaar’s Passion For Reading Brings Global Leadership Award

Published on Tuesday 19th March 2013 in Community and living news

An inspirational Rotherham Council library officer has scooped a top international award which celebrates women in leadership roles.

More Community and living news.

First sod cut at BDR site

Work starts on new waste treatment facility

Published on Wednesday 13th March 2013 in Sustainability news

Work is underway on the main site of the new waste treatment facility at Bolton Road, Manvers. Progress on the development, is successfully on course, despite the winter’s extreme weather conditions.

More Sustainability news.

Clifton Park gardens

LGBT people urged to help fostering and adoption

Published on Wednesday 27th February 2013 in Jobs and careers news

Rotherham Council is backing the national call for more people to come forward and become adopters or foster carers.

More Jobs and careers news.

Rotherham Neighbourhood Adult Services

Shaping the future of services for Rotherham adults

Published on Tuesday 26th February 2013 in Help for adults news

Organisations from across the country are being invited to help to shape the future of help and support services for adults in Rotherham.

More Help for adults news.

Rotherham

Tenants Spring into major event

Published on Thursday 21st February 2013 in Community First news

Thousands of Council tenants will be able to give their views and find out more about what's happening with housing and related issues across the Borough at a major event next month.

More Community First news.

Rotherham's Town Hall at Night

Fair deal for Rotherham citizens despite budget constraints

Published on Wednesday 20th February 2013 in Council budgets and spending news

Strong financial management and tight spending controls will be needed over the years ahead if the Council is to do the best it can for the people of Rotherham.

More Council budgets and spending news.

New home of Rotherham Central Library

New Council Tax Reduction scheme for Rotherham

Published on Thursday 14th February 2013 in Advice and benefits news

Over 16,000 people across Rotherham will be informed this month (February) about important changes to their Council Tax Benefit.

More Advice and benefits news.

Residents Parking Zone 3

Pupils get cracking on cleaning up the streets

Published on Wednesday 6th February 2013 in Area Assemblies news

A new residents group aimed at sprucing up neglected streets is being spearheaded by some of its young members.

More Area Assemblies news.

A Court Gavel

£900 Fine and Second Anti-Social Behaviour Order for Noisy Neighbour

Published on Wednesday 6th February 2013 in Private housing news

A Rotherham woman has been given a £900 fine and a second Anti-Social Behaviour Order to prevent her causing a nuisance to her neighbours.

More Private housing news.

Rotherham's Recycling Vehicle

Bin Collection Update - 5th February

Published on Tuesday 5th February 2013 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news

Due to the adverse weather conditions today the waste collection service is currently in a backlog situation.

More Recycling, rubbish and waste news.

Traffic Jam

Traffic delays on Upper Wortley Road

Published on Tuesday 29th January 2013 in Transport policy news

Motorists are being advised to avoid a main route in Rotherham as repairs to a gas leak could take several days.

More Transport policy news.

Rotherham

Next step in Local Plan

Published on Monday 14th January 2013 in Consultations news

Rotherham residents now have the opportunity to comment on changes made to the central document in the borough's development blueprint for the future.

More Consultations news.

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Child sexual exploitation response

Published on Wednesday 9th January 2013 in Education and learning news

Statement from Councillor Roger Stone, Leader of Rotherham MBC; Martin Kimber, Chief Executive of Rotherham MBC; Joyce Thacker, Strategic Director of Children and Young People's Services; and Councillor Paul Lakin, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families' Services:

More Education and learning news.

Access to housing

Less than an hour to check you are safe

Published on Tuesday 1st January 2013 in Improvements and repairs news

As Coronation Street’s popular character Fiz fights for her life with carbon monoxide poisoning Rotherham Borough Council is reminding residents: “It takes less than an hour to check your gas appliances are safe.”

More Improvements and repairs news.

A57 Improvement Scheme

Road closure on the A57

Published on Tuesday 18th December 2012 in Road safety - traffic schemes news

Motorist are being warned of a road closure and diversion after Christmas as part of the £14.7 million improvement scheme to the A57

More Road safety - traffic schemes news.

Breaking News

Fostering case statement

Published on Saturday 24th November 2012 in Grants news

The following statement has today been issued.

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Rotherham Carers

Getting Help in Tough Times

Published on Monday 19th November 2012 in Support groups news

Do you care for somebody ? You may give your time and your effort but never actually think of yourself as a carer.

More Support groups news.

Balloon launch for Adoption week

It's one small step to find out more

Published on Tuesday 6th November 2012 in Fostering, adopting and looked after children news

More Rotherham people are being encouraged to step forward and provide a caring and supportive home for local children in need.

More Fostering, adopting and looked after children news.

Recycling Garden Waste in a Green Bin

Changes to Rotherham Household Waste Collection over the Winter Months

Published on Monday 29th October 2012 in Environment and planning news

Rotherham’s green bin garden waste recycling collection will be altering over the winter months.

More Environment and planning news.

Breaking News

Rotherham MBC statement

Published on Tuesday 25th September 2012 in Childcare news

In response to recent articles in The Times newspaper, Rotherham MBC has issued the following statements:

More Childcare news.

Crowds filling the Rotherham Show

Sunshine brings out a bumper crowd

Published on Monday 10th September 2012 in Events news

This weekend's great weather and the fantastic variety of activities on offer brought out one of the biggest crowds for years at the Rotherham Show.

More Events news.

James-Franklin-Summer-Breeze

Catch the Breeze

Published on Tuesday 7th August 2012 in Licences and street trading news

Summer is set to be a breeze for visitors to Clifton Park this month with an extravaganza weekend of comedy, music and theatre.

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Rotherham United away shirt launched

Football Continues To Unite Rotherham As New Deal Is Signed

Published on Thursday 19th July 2012 in Equality and diversity news

The Millers have extended their successful away shirt partnership with Rotherham’s One Town One Community project, just weeks away from the first-ever game in their new multi-million pound stadium.

More Equality and diversity news.

This is a logo for the Summer Reading Challenge

Step into a Virtual World with the Summer Reading Challenge

Published on Wednesday 11th July 2012 in Libraries news

Rotherham libraries will be introducing children to a spell-binding summer of stories in this year’s Story Lab Summer Reading Challenge, to be launched on Saturday, July 14th, 2012.

More Libraries news.

ballot box

Make sure you can vote for upcoming elections

Published on Thursday 5th July 2012 in Councillors, democracy and elections news

Rotherham residents will receive their electoral registration forms through the post earlier than usual this year.

More Councillors, democracy and elections news.

Piano donated by Kasiabian band member

Urban pianos are the key to Gallery Town

Published on Wednesday 4th July 2012 in Arts and entertainment news

Taking their inspiration from Ben Kealey, the keyboardist for rock band Kasabian, Rotherham residents are being urged to get involved and turn an old piano into a work of art.

More Arts and entertainment news.

Photo of Rotherham school meal - text

Young people help show what's on the menu

Published on Tuesday 3rd July 2012 in Pre-schools news

Rotherham school children have become film stars to show fellow pupils and parents what’s on offer at lunchtime in schools across the borough.

More Pre-schools news.

DC homepage

Publication of Local Plan

Published on Thursday 21st June 2012 in Planning news

Rotherham's 15-year vision for the future development of the Borough comes under public scrutiny again next week.

More Planning news.

London 2012 Olympic Torch

Olympic Torch is almost here

Published on Wednesday 20th June 2012 in Sports, clubs and centres news

The Olympic Torch will be in Rotherham in a few days as people here join the millions who have already seen the torch across the country.

More Sports, clubs and centres news.

Crinoline comes down!

Published on Friday 23rd March 2012 in Roads, highways and pavements news

Motorists travelling through Rotherham are being reminded that a main route through the town centre will be closed this weekend.

More Roads, highways and pavements news.

Carer

Carers Rights Day

Published on Thursday 17th November 2011 in Services for older people news

An event to ensure that carers looking after sick or disabled relatives at home don’t miss out on vital benefits and support is set to be held in Rotherham.

More Services for older people news.

Christmas Lights switch-on 2011

Published on Thursday 10th November 2011 in Tourism and travel news

History repeats itself next week at the switch-on of Rotherham's Christmas lights.

More Tourism and travel news.

lollipop Councillor

Rotherham Councillors raising the “lollipop”

Published on Tuesday 25th October 2011 in Walking news

Rotherham councillors have set out to help children get to school safely by donning the fluorescent hat and jacket and picking up the famous “lollipop stick”.

More Walking news.

Valuation Day in Rotherham

Published on Wednesday 5th October 2011 in Museums and galleries news

Want to know how much your “treasures” are worth - then get down to Rotherham's premier museum later this month?

More Museums and galleries news.

Rotherham in the Boer War

Published on Wednesday 5th October 2011 in Learning centres news

The next display in a popular Rotherham exhibition has been announced, which juxtaposes the town at its industrial height to a warzone 6,000 miles away.

More Learning centres news.

Water Splash in Clifton Park - open this weekend.

Published on Wednesday 28th September 2011 in Parks and open spaces news

Calling all water babes - the Water Splash in Rotherham's Clifton Park will be opening specially this weekend to help keep the kids cool!

More Parks and open spaces news.

Mushroom Roundabout gets the green light

Published on Wednesday 10th August 2011 in Road safety news

Work to improve one of Rotherham’s key junctions is coming to a conclusion.

More Road safety news.

Treasure Hunt in Rotherham

Published on Tuesday 2nd August 2011 in Countryside news

Ahoy, me hearties! Little Rotherham pirates are being invited to join in a fun summer holiday treasure hunt.

More Countryside news.

Sledging in Summer

Published on Thursday 21st July 2011 in Fitness news

There may not be snow outside, but that isn’t going to stop thrill-seeking Rotherham youngsters from enjoying the giddy thrill of sledging.

More Fitness news.

Forget-Me-Not

Published on Thursday 21st July 2011 in Trading standards news

“Forget- Me- Not” is a new user-led group offering support for people diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia.

More Trading standards news.

Rotherham welcomes innovative new Care Centre

Published on Wednesday 6th July 2011 in Doctors, GPs and hospitals news

A new facility situated in the heart of Rotherham is set to open and give first-class care to patients across the borough.

More Doctors, GPs and hospitals news.

Rotherham Rocks Fashion

Published on Wednesday 6th July 2011 in Town centre management news

High fashion comes to the high street as Rotherham eagerly welcomes the return of sashaying, poses and pouts.

More Town centre management news.

Independents' Day

Published on Friday 1st July 2011 in Markets news

Its Independents’ Day next week and your high street needs you!

More Markets news.

Carers's Corner - First anniversary

Published on Monday 9th May 2011 in Legal advice news

The caring hub of Rotherham celebrates its first birthday next week.

More Legal advice news.

University graduation for Rotherham youngsters

Published on Tuesday 3rd May 2011 in Parental support news

More than 100 Rotherham children donned their caps and gowns to graduate from a very special university.

More Parental support news.

Loan scheme for cash strapped residents is extended

Published on Friday 25th March 2011 in Housing advice news

The Council has extended its credit crunch loan scheme to help those cash-strapped Rotherham residents faced with losing their homes because of the economic downturn.

More Housing advice news.

Ulley Dam is award winner

Published on Friday 25th March 2011 in Emergencies news

The £3.8 million Ulley Reservoir Rehabilitation Scheme has been awarded a prestigious Certificate of Excellence by the Yorkshire and Humber Region of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

More Emergencies news.

MP and Rotherham Ready Support Tenner Tycoon Campaign

Published on Tuesday 15th March 2011 in Council news news

John Healey MP has joined forces with leading local enterprise programme Rotherham Ready to announce their support for a scheme that sees school kids encouraged to start a business with just £10 each.

More Council news news.

Youth Service

Published on Thursday 10th March 2011 in Youth support news

Young people in Rotherham will soon be benefiting from a new integrated youth service to offer support and activities across the borough.

More Youth support news.

Support Rotherham’s red-nosed ranger

Published on Thursday 10th March 2011 in Voluntary organisations news

Comic Relief day is fast approaching and one plucky Rotherham park ranger is getting set to support it in his own unique way.

More Voluntary organisations news.

Schoolchildren helping to plant trees in Rotherham

Published on Friday 4th March 2011 in Conservation news

Rotherham is blessed with some of the finest urban and country parks in Yorkshire and, thanks to pupils from Abbey School in Kimberworth, the borough is set to become a little greener.

More Conservation news.

Help to celebrate Rotherham’s proud steelwork heritage

Published on Wednesday 16th February 2011 in Archaeology news

A project charting South Yorkshire’s proud steel heritage culminates next month with a very special performance in the heart of the town which inspired it.

More Archaeology news.

Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival now on sale at Visitor Centre

Published on Thursday 20th January 2011 in Substance misuse news

All the sights, sounds, tastes and fun of the Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival will be returning to the borough this March.

More Substance misuse news.

Council House Rents

Published on Thursday 20th January 2011 in Housing finance news

Tenants in Rotherham can expect to pay an average rent of £63.61 per week (for 48 weeks as 4 weeks are rent free) for their council property during the coming financial year.

More Housing finance news.

Animal welfare in severe weather

Published on Tuesday 21st December 2010 in Animal welfare news

Don't forget the animals during this current bout of severe cold weather!

More Animal welfare news.

There is no such thing as a 'dog poo fairy'" in Rotherham!

Published on Tuesday 21st December 2010 in Ports and harbours news

There is no such thing as a 'dog poo fairy' in Rotherham!

More Ports and harbours news.

Rotherham residents urged to be wary of tax scams

Published on Thursday 9th December 2010 in Welfare rights and financial advice news

Rotherham Council tax payers are being asked to keep an eye out for any scams regarding tax that might come their way.

More Welfare rights and financial advice news.

Young carers give MP their big ID-ea

Published on Wednesday 8th December 2010 in Home care news

Two young carers from Rotherham have enlisted the support of local MP John Healey and Rotherham Council to get their big ID-ea across to help young people like themselves.

More Home care news.

Union brings national award

Published on Friday 26th November 2010 in Children and family care news

Rotherham's young people in care and the teams that support them have converted their hard work into national success.

More Children and family care news.

Rotherham Adult Social Care continues its excellent performance

Published on Thursday 25th November 2010 in Domestic violence news

The delivery of social care for adults in Rotherham continues to be excellent according to the national independent regulator.

More Domestic violence news.

Rotherham named most enterprising place in Britain

Published on Wednesday 17th November 2010 in Business support and advice news

A town that teaches four-year-olds about enterprise has beaten off stiff competition from across the country to be crowned as “The Most Enterprising Place in Britain” 2010.

More Business support and advice news.

fireworks

Don't forget to eat safely this bonfire night

Published on Wednesday 3rd November 2010 in Health and safety news

It’s not just the Fireworks Code that will keep you safe this bonfire night.

More Health and safety news.

Key Choices Property Management in the Running for Landlord and Letting “Oscar”

Published on Monday 25th October 2010 in Council housing news

Rotherham Borough Council and its Key Choices Property Management service have been shortlisted for “Best Public Service/Not for Profit Organisation” in The National Landlord & Letting awards.

More Council housing news.

Fight against fraud continues

Published on Wednesday 6th October 2010 in Benefits news

Rotherham Borough Council recovered over £3.1 million last year as its fight against fraud continues.

More Benefits news.

Rotherham Archives takes a look at Wath’s Self Improvement Society

Published on Thursday 30th September 2010 in Adult and community education news

Astronomy, regicide, helping the needy and the latest technological advances in farm machinery, all hot topics in 19th century Rotherham.

More Adult and community education news.

Headstones being checked

Published on Monday 6th September 2010 in Deaths, funerals and cremations news

Headstone testing is to be carried out in seven closed churchyards and cemeteries across Rotherham.

More Deaths, funerals and cremations news.

Inspectors confirm improvements continue in Rotherham

Published on Monday 6th September 2010 in Training and development news

Rotherham's services to make sure children and young people are safe and well are improving and so is the support for children in care, according to Ofsted inspectors.

More Training and development news.

Fly tipper prosecuted

Published on Friday 20th August 2010 in Street care and cleaning news

A Rotherham man has been given a suspended prison sentence for fly tipping as Rotherham Borough Council continues its fight against enviro-crime.

More Street care and cleaning news.

Rotherham High Street transformed!

Published on Thursday 5th August 2010 in Regeneration news

Heads are turning on Rotherham’s High Street with the completion of the latest effort to transform empty shops’ ugly frontages into something to be admired and appreciated.

More Regeneration news.

PACT meeting at Wales

Published on Wednesday 28th July 2010 in Safety news

Do you want to influence and shape community policing services in the Rother Valley South area - then why not go along to next week's PACT meeting?

More Safety news.

Children's Book Festival comes to town

Published on Thursday 10th June 2010 in Libraries - children's services news

The Rotherham Children’s Book Festival makes a welcome return to the borough with a week packed full of fun, imagination and fantastic events to inspire kids of all ages!

More Libraries - children's services news.

Rothercare celebrates 25 years

Published on Thursday 27th May 2010 in Adapting homes news

Rothercare - the highly valued alarm and support service run by Rotherham Borough Council - celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow.

More Adapting homes news.