Business news

Council unwraps free Saturday parking for Christmas

Customer without change to pay for parking

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.