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Apprenticeship programme creates local jobs for local people
Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2017 in Youth support news
Rotherham Council contract partner Mears continues to provide training opportunities for people in the borough and recently celebrated the achievements of recent apprentice’s at their annual awards.
Rotherham’s council housing boost gets off the ground
Published on Wednesday, 13th December 2017 in Homes and property news
A major housing development that is set to boost the number of council homes and reenergise several areas across the borough has begun with an official sod cutting event on site.
Bumper crop of entries as garden awards blossom more than ever!
Published on Wednesday, 27th September 2017 in Homes and property news
Rotherham Council tenants and leaseholders have been awarded for their blooming success at the annual Garden Awards ceremony, which took place at Rotherham Town Hall on September 7 2017.
Tenants celebrate as they move into new homes at Swinton
Published on Monday, 27th March 2017 in Council housing news
A development of 12 new affordable homes for council tenants has been completed in Swinton.
New accommodation to help people stay independent for longer
Published on Thursday, 1st December 2016 in Homes and property news
Rotherham Council is pleased to announce the formal opening of four adapted, self-contained apartments in Shaftesbury House.
Happy tenants say hello to new homes
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2016 in Children and family care news
Two new build Council bungalows have opened their doors to two local families with disabled children.
Rotherham recognised for tenant involvement
Published on Thursday, 29th September 2016 in People and communities news
Rotherham Council's Housing and Neighbourhood Services are celebrating this week after being successfully awarded the Tpas accreditation for excellence in tenant engagement.
Council is given green light to negotiate the purchase of eyesore empty properties
Published on Wednesday, 13th July 2016 in Environment and planning news
Rotherham Council has announced plans to buy 24 long-term derelict properties to refurbish and let as Council homes.
New Adult Care and Housing Strategic Director sees Council senior management team complete
Published on Wednesday, 4th May 2016 in Commissioners news
Rotherham Council has appointed its new Strategic Director of Adult Care and Housing, the final appointment to the authority's new permanent senior management team.
Carr Mews housing development officially opens its doors
Published on Thursday, 24th March 2016 in Council housing news
A brand new Council Housing development at Barbers Avenue Rawmarsh was officially opened yesterday by the Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Maggi Clark.
Key Choices property shop is on the move
Published on Wednesday, 9th March 2016 in Homes and property news
Rotherham Council’s Key Choices Service, which provides advice to customers on all housing options as well as support to prevent customers becoming homeless, is moving to Riverside House on 18 March.
First tenants move into newly built council homes
Published on Friday, 6th November 2015 in Homes and property news
The first tenants have moved into four new Council homes built in Bramley.
Garden Competition a blooming success!
Published on Thursday, 24th September 2015 in Council housing news
This year’s Rotherham Garden Competition has been hailed a blooming success with new categories attracting more entries.
Residents urged to be gas safe
Published on Thursday, 10th September 2015 in People and communities news
Rotherham Council and Willmott Dixon will be hitting the streets to promote gas safety as part of Gas Safety Week (14 to 20 September).
Changes to housing allocations policy
Published on Tuesday, 25th November 2014 in Council housing news
The Council has changed the way it allocates Council homes to make it easier for local people who need a house to get one.
Children show housing tenants the way
Published on Wednesday, 9th April 2014 in Council housing news
School children were on hand to offer a little guidance to council housing tenants at this year’s Tenants’ Spring Conference.
Published on Tuesday, 4th March 2014 in Councillors, democracy and elections news
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Sun shines on garden competition winners
Published on Tuesday, 3rd December 2013 in Homes and property news
It may be cold outside, but it’s not too early to start thinking about making preparations for Rotherham’s Council homes gardening competition.