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Town Centre awarded £268,000 funding to continue excellent work
Published: Saturday 4th May 2013
Rotherham has won a national award from the Government's High Street Renewal Fund.
New shop concept brings vintage feel to Rotherham
Published: Wednesday 17th April 2013
New meets old this week as a new shop, with a vintage feel, gets ready to “pop-up” in Rotherham Town Centre.
Portas Pilot funding taking off in Rotherham
Published: Wednesday 10th April 2013
Business success in Rotherham is going sky-high thanks to sound investment of a recent, high profile, development grant.
Rotherham tops in Customer Service Awards
Published: Wednesday 10th April 2013
Shoppers in Rotherham Town Centre can experience some of the highest levels of customer service when they visit the town centre, and that’s official!
Minister gives Rotherham Town Centre the thumbs up
Published: Thursday 14th March 2013
Rotherham town centre’s entrepreneurial spirit has been highlighted during a recent Ministerial visit.
Sale of Rotherham Civic site agreed
Published: Monday 11th March 2013
The Council has agreed the sale of its former town centre civic site at Nottingham Street with TCN UK.
Global Asian restaurant chain opens in Rotherham
Published: Thursday 14th February 2013
Kebabish Original, the biggest Asian food chain franchise in the world has opened its newest flagship restaurant in the heart of Rotherham, providing another boost to the town centre.
Sweet success brings taste for nostalgia
Published: Thursday 7th February 2013
An exciting, developing business is returning a taste of nostalgia to the town's streets.
Senior Police Chief makes a date with Rotherham Athena
Published: Monday 4th February 2013
It will be a definite case of déjà vu for senior police officer Caroline Rollitt when she hosts this year’s Athena celebration of women leaders from all walks of life in Rotherham.
Re-development of Rotherham shopping centre
Published: Friday 1st February 2013
A well-known Rotherham shopping centre is now all set for an exciting new future.
New retail concept Pops-Up in Rotherham
Published: Thursday 24th January 2013
If you have ever thought about running your own shop, then Rotherham has the ideal opportunity for you to try the idea out for real.
Town Centre goes to Parkgate
Published: Monday 10th December 2012
Rotherham Town Centre moves to Parkgate this week as part of an innovative pilot scheme to boost the Rotherham Christmas shopping experience!
Rotherham revealed as location for new automotive proving facility
Published: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Local civic and business leaders in Rotherham have welcomed the news that Tata Steel and its industry partners are to develop a new automotive proving facility, to be located in the town.
Yorkshire signs film-friendly charter
Published: Thursday 4th October 2012
Signing of charter a clear signal that county is open for business for filming.
Portas boost for Rotherham Town Centre businesses
Published: Wednesday 25th July 2012
Town centre businesses in Rotherham can expect a further boost in the coming months thanks to the borough's success in the latest round of the 'Portas Pilot' project.
Football Continues To Unite Rotherham As New Deal Is Signed
Published: Thursday 19th July 2012
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.
Shoppers give town centre another boost
Published: Wednesday 4th July 2012
Shoppers are giving the town centre a big thumbs up with more people heading into town and higher levels of satisfaction among those who do make the journey into Rotherham.
Inspirational Rotherham women in line for international award
Published: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Thirteen inspirational Rotherham women recognised for their leadership roles in business, the community and public services have been nominated for a prestigious award as part of a global programme.
Celebrate Rotherham's 'moment to shine'
Published: Monday 19th March 2012
Rotherham's communities are being urged to come out and help the borough enjoy its moment to shine as the Olympic Torch heads through the town on June 26.
Council unwraps free Saturday parking for Christmas
Published: Friday 18th November 2011
Shoppers are getting an early Christmas present in Rotherham this year as free parking returns on Saturdays from this weekend.
More people out in the town as Rotherham bucks national trend
Published: Tuesday 11th October 2011
More shoppers are heading to Rotherham as people choose to 'shop local', according to new national figures published this week.
Rotherham scheme is top of the shops
Published: Friday 23rd September 2011
A national organisation has confirmed what thousands of Rotherham shoppers already know, the Shop Local scheme is a winner!
Council selects Chinese way forward
Published: Monday 8th August 2011
A partnership looking to create a major new multi-million pound visitor attraction - 'Visions of China' - has been selected as the Preferred Developer for a site in Rotherham.
Independents' Day
Published: Friday 1st July 2011
Its Independents’ Day next week and your high street needs you!
Tasty treats in Rotherham Town Centre
Published: Tuesday 21st June 2011
Rotherham town centre has welcomed two businesses with the official opening of both The Yorkshireman’s Deli and fashion store Caprice.
Rotherham's New Mayor
Published: Friday 20th May 2011
Rotherham gets a new Mayor with the installation of Rawmarsh councillor, Shaun Wright.
Business leaders to play a key role in Rotherham’s economic growth
Published: Thursday 24th March 2011
Local business leaders that have helped Rotherham’s economy to grow are now being sought to ensure that this growth continues.
MP and Rotherham Ready Support Tenner Tycoon Campaign
Published: Tuesday 15th March 2011
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.
Rotherham named most enterprising place in Britain
Published: Wednesday 17th November 2010
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.
Rotherham Retail and Leisure Study
Published: Wednesday 27th October 2010
Rotherham Council has appointed Colliers International to undertake a borough-wide retail and leisure study of Rotherham.
Rotherham a "new business hotspot"
Published: Monday 11th October 2010
Rotherham is a new business hot-spot according to a national survey.
Have your say on the future of Rotherham's economy
Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010
Now is the time to have your say on the future of Rotherham’s economy.
Breakfast brings business benefits!
Published: Friday 28th May 2010
Dearne Valley businesses will learn there IS such a thing as a free breakfast next month – and also get the chance to save money on their energy costs.
Rotherham rooting for Winter Olympic hopefuls
Published: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Rotherham has sent a civic message of good luck to Britain’s top bobsleigh champions on the brink of Winter Olympic glory in Vancouver.
Inspiring Rotherham's Future
Published: Wednesday 27th January 2010
In a time of economic problems, primary school students from across Rotherham are working with the borough’s enterprise project, Rotherham Ready to shout out loud….. "WE NEED YOU…" to local businesses
Rotherham restaurant reopens
Published: Tuesday 22nd December 2009
Rotherham restaurant Red Pepper has recently re-opened under new management.
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