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New University Centre Rotherham welcomes students for first day of term

The new £10.5 million University Centre Rotherham (UCR) has opened its doors to students and adult learners for the first time today (Monday 24 September).

24 September 2018

Landlords advised to act early on new legislation

Rotherham Council is advising landlords and housing associations to act early following changes in the law which could affect their properties.

24 September 2018

Community event promises a fun chance to learn something new!

There will be another chance to have fun and learn something new this October as Rotherham Libraries and Neighbourhood Hubs will be hosting two “Fun Palace” events.

24 September 2018

Government Commissioners to be removed from Council

Government-appointed Commissioners will leave Rotherham Council next week following an announcement today from the Secretary of State for Local Government.

18 September 2018

RTPI president visits Rotherham planners

The President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), John Acres, visited members of Rotherham Council’s successful planning team on Friday (14 September).

17 September 2018

Council rolls out more safety measures for schools

As schools in Rotherham return after the summer break, 20mph warning signs are being introduced as part of the Council’s commitment to improve road safety.

12 September 2018

Wates Residential North and Rotherham Council build futures for local jobseekers

Rotherham Council’s partnership with Wates Residential North to build 217 homes has resulted in employment opportunities for people in the borough.

6 September 2018

Chance to share your memories of Barry

Rotherham folk will be able to leave a special message in memory of much-loved entertainer Barry Chuckle.

6 September 2018

Smoking stubbed out in Rotherham

New figures released by Public Health England based on the Annual Population Survey have shown that more people in Rotherham are kicking their smoking habit .

5 September 2018

Free bus travel helps thousands of young people take part in community projects

This summer thousands of young people from across the region have benefited from free bus travel when taking part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme in partnership with EFL Trust.

5 September 2018

Sport stars step up to stamp out hate crime

Sports superstars joined forces with young people in Rotherham to help stamp out hate crime.

4 September 2018

Wickersley to see road improvements

Motorists will see improvements take place to one of the major roads through the borough later this year.

29 August 2018

Developer selected for Forge Island regeneration

A development partner for Rotherham’s Forge Island has been named.

24 August 2018

GCSE success in Rotherham

THOUSANDS of pupils are today celebrating after scooping great results across the borough for GCSEs.

23 August 2018

Bin collections across Rotherham are changing

Householders can now sign up to Rotherham’s new garden waste collection service and get a new brown bin for their garden waste.

21 August 2018

Pupils celebrate top A Levels results in Rotherham

Hundreds of pupils across Rotherham have today scooped record A-Level results – as schools top last year’s performances.

16 August 2018

RNN Group given keys to the door of University Centre Rotherham

The construction of the new University Centre in Rotherham has been officially finished enabling the delivery of degree courses and professional qualifications in the town.

13 August 2018

Appeal for help to finish Rotherham poppy cascade

Knitters are being urged to come forward to help finish a cascading wall of poppies aimed at commemorating the centenary of the end of the first world war.

13 August 2018