Environment and planning news

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.

Clean cardboard only for recycling in Rotherham

Published: Friday 23rd September 2011

Rotherham's recyclers are being reminded that once again garden waste collections will be suspended in favour of clean cardboard-only during the coming winter months.

Final consultation event on Rotherham's future

Published: Wednesday 7th September 2011

Rotherham residents are being reminded that the current round of consultation on the long-term development plan for Rotherham ends next week.

Cardboard Collection during the winter months.

Published: Friday 29th July 2011

Rotherham Borough Council will once again suspend its garden waste collections in favour of clean cardboard-only during the coming winter months

Flood Work Begins

Published: Friday 29th July 2011

Vital flood prevention works are due to start in Rotherham next month (August) in an effort to prevent the disastrous town centre flooding like that suffered in 2007.

Consultation begins on Rotherham's future

Published: Friday 1st July 2011

Now is the time to have your say on the future of Rotherham!

Football's coming home

Published: Wednesday 8th June 2011

A major piece of funding for Rotherham United's new community stadium is now in place - meaning football can now come home to the town.

Public consultation on the future of Rotherham gets the green light

Published: Wednesday 8th June 2011

Exciting new plans geared to attracting jobs, investment and growth for the future of Rotherham will be unveiled to the public next month.

New Kerbside Collection Arrangements across Rotherham

Published: Monday 6th September 2010

Recycling across Rotherham has been revamped thanks to a new fleet of special vehicles!

Dam experts visit Ulley

Published: Tuesday 2nd February 2010

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.