Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Work begins on Gulliver’s theme park
Work has begun on the new Gulliver’s family theme park resort – with the developers looking to open to the public in spring 2020.
25 September 2018
England Lionesses to host Sweden at New York Stadium
England will host Sweden at Rotherham's New York Stadium as they step up their preparations for next summer’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
25 September 2018
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
Inspiring next generation to positively counter hate
Inspirational speakers, poets and performers are expected to motivate school children to recognise the “harms of hate” at a special event this week.
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
Five Ways To Wellbeing
Looking after our mental health and wellbeing has so many benefits. Take your Five Ways to Wellbeing today.
Good Ofsted rating for children’s services
Social services for children and families have been given an overall good rating by Government appointed inspectors.
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.
