Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Sports charity serves up free tennis sessions
With the nation gripped by Wimbledon, national sports charity ‘Tennis For Free’ has served up an ace for Rotherham by investing in a programme of free tennis sessions at Clifton Park.
11 July 2019
New body set up to give allotment holders more say in running sites
Allotment holders will have more say in Council allotment sites as a new body is set up to oversee how they are run.
10 July 2019
Council’s Future High Streets Fund bid goes forward to next stage
Rotherham town centre has been shortlisted for part of a £675m fund designed to help communities reinvent their high streets.
9 July 2019
Children invited to join Space Chase at Rotherham Libraries
Rotherham Libraries are calling for children to sign up and read six books this summer as part of the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge.
8 July 2019
Council to consult residents on proposed changes to home care charging policy
Rotherham Council is asking residents to tell them what they think about proposed changes to how people are charged for adult social care services they receive at home.
5 July 2019
£1m road repairs for Aughton, Aston and Swallownest
Residents in Aston, Aughton and Swallownest are to benefit from major road repairs taking place this summer – including the main road between Swallownest and Aughton.
5 July 2019
Have your say on Rotherham’s 'Clean Air Zone' proposals
Rotherham residents are being asked to give the Council their views on proposals to help improve air quality in the borough.
5 July 2019
Rotherham celebrates one hundred years of council housing
This year Rotherham is celebrating 100 years of council housing with residents from across the borough.
4 July 2019
Women’s EURO 2021 Holds Host Venues’ Workshop
The inaugural Women’s EURO 2021 host cities’ workshop has taken place in host country England.
2 July 2019
Public house makes way for social housing in Dinnington
People on Rotherham’s Council Housing Register will be some of the first to benefit from a new housing development to be built on the site of the former Lordens Hotel in Dinnington.
28 June 2019
Young dancers can star in Sleeping Beauty pantomime
Rotherham Civic Theatre will host open auditions on Sunday 1 September for young dancers to be part of their Junior Ensemble in this year’s magical family pantomime Sleeping Beauty.
27 June 2019
Benefits advice services set to work more closely to help more vulnerable residents
Key welfare benefits advice services are set to work more closely together in order to provide a seamless service to meet the needs of some of Rotherham’s most vulnerable residents.
27 June 2019
Templeborough Biomass Power Plant inaugurated by HRH The Duke of York
Templeborough Biomass Power Plant was officially inaugurated by His Royal Highness The Duke of York this week, with the Leader of Rotherham Council welcoming the project.
25 June 2019
Inspirational Rotherham teen presented with prestigious Diana Award
A teenager who has dedicated herself to raising awareness of community cohesion and mental health issues has been given an esteemed Diana Award following a surprise visit from some public figures.
21 June 2019
Rotherham’s ‘River of Flowers’
Rotherham Council has again planted the seeds of the 'River of Flowers' - wildflowers that grow along eight miles of roads between the town centre, Catcliffe and Bramley.
20 June 2019
Rotherham’s ambitions becoming a reality
Rotherham’s ambitious plans were the focus of this year’s showcase event as leaders came together to highlight just how far the town has come in a short space of time.
13 June 2019
Tell us how you would like to give your views
Rotherham people have an opportunity to have their say on how they can be involved in shaping the future development of the borough.
13 June 2019
‘The Big Rotherham Door Knock’ comes calling
Residents in Rotherham were paid a visit by a legion of doorknockers at the start of June in a bid to combat loneliness and social isolation.
13 June 2019
Views wanted on South Yorkshire bus services
People from across South Yorkshire are being asked for their views on buses in a survey being carried out by Sheffield City Region.
12 June 2019
Rotherham's annual salute to Armed Forces returns
Rotherham town centre will once again host one of the region’s biggest celebrations for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June.
11 June 2019
Help is at hand
If you're struggling to cope or you are worried about someone else, there is always someone to talk to.
Find your Rother Living home
Find the right home for you in Rotherham.
How Rotherham is tackling Child Sexual Exploitation
The way we deal with child sexual exploitation in Rotherham today is very different than in the past.
Return of Powers
Government-appointed Commissioners have left the Council following an announcement from the Secretary of State for Local Government.
