Business and economy

Forge Island footbridge works completed ahead of schedule

Work on the pedestrian bridge linking Forge Island to the town centre has been completed more than a week ahead of schedule.

4 August 2017

Salon celebrates highlights after successful first year

Special autism-friendly sessions have been among the highlights of a Rotherham hair salon’s successful first year trading.

26 June 2017

Rotherham Council Launches Town Centre Masterplan

Rotherham Council and Design Company WYG Group have revealed new plans that aim to transform Rotherham town centre, bringing more people to live, visit and work in the town.

23 June 2017

Council aims to resolve issue of “eyesore” buildings

Rotherham Council is looking to improve the appearance of a major route through the town centre with progress on a group of derelict buildings – described as an “eyesore”.

20 June 2017

Demolition under way as Forge Island regeneration progresses

Demolition is already well under way on the former Tesco building in Rotherham Town Centre – as the regeneration of Forge Island takes another step forward.

12 April 2017

Metalysis opens Materials Discovery Centre at the Advanced Manufacturing Park

Pioneering metals and novel alloys company Metalysis today announced its arrival at Rotherham's Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP).

31 March 2017

Law Court acquired for town centre regeneration

Rotherham Council has agreed to acquire the former Rotherham Magistrates Court in the latest move to regenerate the town centre.

14 March 2017

New restaurant brings boost to Rotherham town centre

Diners in Rotherham have a reason to celebrate with the official opening of a brand new restaurant this week.

7 March 2017

New Superfast South Yorkshire connection and innovation voucher scheme

See your business grow - access a faster broadband connection, introduce a new innovation and reap the rewards.

3 March 2017

Rotherham Council welcomes Boeing announcement

Rotherham Council has welcomed today’s announcement that Boeing is to bring its first factory outside the USA to the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID).

24 February 2017

Business accelerator programme provides boost for the region’s start-ups

Ten teams of entrepreneurs from the Sheffield City Region took part in a 12 week business accelerator programme resulting in four enterprises being offered investment to help drive their development.

23 February 2017

Theme Park Plans great boost for Borough’s Growth

One of Rotherham’s leading projects is due to take a step forward after planning permission was approved for a theme park and resort at Rother Valley this week (Thursday).

16 February 2017

McLaren Automotive investment to supercharge the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District

Rotherham Council welcomes McLaren to Rotherham's world-class Advanced Manufacturing Park.

9 February 2017

Council lends support for sports firm

Two more companies have joined the Evolution development at Rotherham’s Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP).

31 January 2017

Rotherham is the vinyl frontier for ex-steelworkers

Two former TATA steelworkers from Kimberworth are turning the tables on redundancy after setting up their own business in Rotherham’s indoor market.

21 December 2016

Rotherham Council leaders welcome new report into Trans-Pennine Tunnel - which could open up the north

Rotherham Council has welcomed a new Trans-Pennine Tunnel study report.

9 December 2016

Study set to boost AMID connectivity

A major study that aims to improve the road network up to the rapidly-growing Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID) is being driven forward.

5 December 2016

New bar helps to deliver Rotherham’s future and its past

Rotherham’s historic sorting office is being brought back to life as one of Rotherham's finest eateries and wine establishments - with a special nod to its heritage.

22 November 2016

Global urban design company chosen for new Town Centre Masterplan

A global urban design company has been picked to develop a masterplan for Rotherham town centre.

18 November 2016

Town Centre development moves another step closer

Rotherham Council has moved one step closer to its plans to regenerate Forge Island by agreeing to buy out the remaining long leases on the units on one of the key routes into the site.

15 November 2016

Rotherham Lights Switch-on starts the festive season

The festive season will officially begin in Rotherham town centre with an evening of entertainment, culminating in the annual switch-on of the Christmas Lights!

9 November 2016

Secretary of State plans to return licensing powers to Rotherham

Rotherham Council has welcomed the proposed handing back of licensing powers by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid.

19 October 2016

Plaque unveiled on award winning High Street

The restoration of Rotherham's "historic core" was given the official seal of approval today.

8 September 2016

Bright new look at Rotherham Markets

Visitors to Rotherham Markets will be greeted by an eye catching new entrance area when they call in to do their shopping.

21 July 2016

Rotherham’s High Street welcomes two new retailers

Rotherham’s High Street has welcomed two new retailers – Maia Interiors and the Sweet Escape Dessert & Ice Cream Parlour.

19 July 2016

Have your say on powers for region

A major consultation drive is being launched across the Sheffield City Region this week to ask all residents and businesses how the new powers the area will get under devolution should be used.

1 July 2016

Metalysis to Move into UK's Premier Manufacturing Park

Rotherham Council and Property consultancy Commercial Property Partners LLP have announced the letting of the Advanced Manufacturing Park's Unit 4 to specialist manufacturing company Metalysis.

25 May 2016

Funding provides support to Tata steel staff

Organisations have been working together to support steel workers affected by Tata’s restructuring in Yorkshire.

11 May 2016

Record-breaking Get Up To Speed event goes supersonic

Two thousand visitors, 45 schools, 70 exhibitors - and a supersonic car - have helped the sixth Get Up To Speed festival to break records this year.

29 April 2016

New taxi camera rules come into effect

Customers will soon start to see security cameras installed in all Rotherham taxis.

13 April 2016

Broadband speeds set to rocket at South Yorkshire business parks and Enterprise Zones

Firms based on key business parks and Enterprise Zones throughout South Yorkshire will soon experience first-hand why faster broadband is good for business.

8 April 2016

Cameron is streets ahead

A Rotherham apprentice is streets ahead of his peers after scooping 'Construction Apprentice of the Year' at special ceremony.

5 April 2016

First landlord prosecuted under Rotherham Council’s selective licensing scheme

A Rotherham landlord has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 at Rotherham Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to operating a rented house without a licence.

23 March 2016

Launch of new Rotherham Together Partnership Action Plan

New partnership plan focuses on positively changing Rotherham.

17 March 2016

Rotherham Chief Executive Welcomes Apprentices

Chief Executive Sharon Kemp takes a young apprentice under her wing to show them the ropes as part of National Apprentice Week.

11 March 2016

Hat trick for town centre shops

Rotherham town centre has scored a hat track after being recognised for its diverse mix of independent shops.

11 March 2016

Changes to town centre parking fees

Rotherham shoppers will be able to park longer for less when they visit the town centre.

10 March 2016

Rotherham United support Visit Rotherham initiative

Rotherham United has become the latest organisation to back "Visit Rotherham."

9 March 2016

Rotherham Council ratifies economic devolution proposal for the borough

Rotherham Council has formally ratified the proposal for the Sheffield City Region economic devolution agreement.

3 March 2016

Kickstart fund will help boost start-up businesses in Rotherham

UK Steel Enterprise has announced the launch of a new fund that will help boost dozens of start-up businesses in Rotherham over the next 12 months.

17 February 2016

New Thai shop launches in Rotherham

A new shop on High Street is bringing the taste of Thailand to Rotherham.

17 February 2016

Dawn's Ink is on the move

Following a move at the beginning of January from the previous shop on Howard Street, Dawn's Ink is now open at 68 Effingham Street.

10 February 2016

National award for Tuesday street market

Rotherham’s Tuesday Street Market is celebrating after winning a national award.

29 January 2016

Council Leader welcomes Government steel support

Rotherham Council's Leader has welcomed the news that Government funding will be made available to support those affected by Tata Steel restructuring and job losses.

6 January 2016

LEP Chairman asks business leaders to have their say on devolution

Business leaders are being urged to support the proposed Devolution Deal for Sheffield City Region.

31 December 2015

Steel communities support package

Rotherham Council is backing a support package for the steel industry which is being put together by Sheffield City Region partners.

15 December 2015

Mentor Martyn nets top award for supporting local businesses

A business advisor with the Rotherham Investment and Development Office (RiDO) has been named as Enterprise Coach and Mentor of the Year.

15 December 2015

Careers Matter at LEAF 2015

Morrison, part of Mears Group, brought together local businesses and organisations to showcase employment and training opportunities in Rotherham.

14 December 2015

Budding business owners take advantage of free advice

Aspiring business owners took advantage of free drop-in sessions during last week’s Small Business Saturday (5 December).

11 December 2015

Long-term support services to help victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation

More support services for victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation are being commissioned over the next three years, as part of longer-term plans which have been agreed by Rotherham Council.

11 December 2015

Residents and businesses asked for views on Devolution Deal

Residents and businesses are invite to have their say and get involved in the debate on the in-principle Sheffield City Region Devolution Deal with the Government.

2 December 2015

Rotherham’s High Street is the best in Britain – official!

Rotherham town centre is celebrating today after beating off stiff competition to win the best town category in the Great British High Street competition.

30 November 2015

Magna and Rotherham Council look to the future

The Leader of Rotherham Council, in response to recent media speculation, has today confirmed that the Council will be looking to restructure the debt currently owed by Magna.

24 November 2015

South Korean Start-ups Primed for Success

The first teams of entrepreneurs have completed the Y-Accelerator programme in the Sheffield City Region.

19 November 2015

Craft Corner on the move!

Another popular town centre business has moved to new premises.

17 November 2015

Rotherham’s regeneration team nominated for three awards

The Rotherham Investment and Development Office (RiDO) has been short-listed for three national awards recognising its commitment to supporting local businesses.

6 November 2015

Local Rotherham companies give a warm welcome to South Korean businesses

An innovative programme to attract new business start-ups from South Korea has been championed by local Rotherham firms.

4 November 2015

US Mayor visits Rotherham and Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Park

The Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, USA visited the Advanced Manufacturing Park at Catcliffe, Rotherham on Wednesday 21 October.

23 October 2015

Exclusive Mirrors celebrates Superfast Broadband connection

One of the UK's largest online mirrors stores will be one of the first companies in South Yorkshire to upgrade to superfast fibre broadband deployed by Superfast South Yorkshire.

14 September 2015

Earmarked sites listed in Rotherham's local plan

The sites earmarked for new homes, industrial and retail space in Rotherham will be put forward for council approval for consultation at the next Council meeting (16 September).

14 September 2015

Rotherham entrepreneurs offered free training and support

Entrepreneurs and new business start-ups can now take advantage of free training and support in Rotherham.

10 September 2015

Land sale agreed for family theme park

A well-known family theme park is on track to open, adjacent to Rother Valley Country Park.

9 September 2015

Health store relaunches

A Rotherham health store that launched with support from the Council is re-branding with a promise to offer shoppers even better value!

7 September 2015

Popular butchers is on the move!

Popular Rotherham butchers, Andrew’s, is on the move to pastures new!

2 September 2015

New Korean investment in Rotherham

Five South Korean companies are launching into the UK as an immediate result of a business delegation to Yorkshire.

10 August 2015

New generation help Rotherham company thrive

Three company directors who attended high schools across Rotherham are now passing on their skills and experience to the next generation of school leavers.

3 August 2015

Sit back and enjoy the show

The many thousands of people who enjoy performances at Rotherham's Civic Theatre can expect a fresh experience when new seating is gradually installed over the coming weeks.

31 July 2015

New retail concept continues to Pop-Up in Rotherham

Retail opportunities are set to grow in Rotherham Town Centre, thanks to the addition of two new pop-up shops.

31 July 2015

Superfast South Yorkshire gives people even more reason to celebrate Yorkshire Day!

Dinnington is the first location in the borough to benefit from the multi million pound Superfast South Yorkshire programme as high-speed fibre broadband arrived five months ahead of schedule.

30 July 2015

Greencore achieves the Workplace Wellbeing Charter

Greencore Prepared Meals is the first business in Rotherham to achieve the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, a national standard that demonstrates employers’ commitment to workplace health and wellbeing.

22 July 2015

New taxi licensing policy agreed

Commissioner Mary Ney, who has responsibility for the Council’s licensing function, has agreed a new taxi licensing Policy.

8 July 2015

Rotherham's Tuesday street market just gets bigger

The Mayor of Rotherham took a shopping trip this week to see for herself the town's bigger and better popular Tuesday street market.

3 July 2015

Landmark agreement on the road to devolution

Leaders from the public and private sectors have taken a vital step on the road to devolution.

22 June 2015

Rotherham High Street celebrates

One of Rotherham's most impressive restoration projects got the official seal of approval this week.

9 June 2015

Rotherham metal fabrication business set for expansion

Custom Metal Products, based at Masborough in Rotherham, is celebrating its fifth year in business by embarking on exciting plans to break into European markets.

26 May 2015

Hi-tech Yorkshire wins South Korea-UK 'first'

For the first time, a business delegation led by a representative of the South Korean government is to visit a British region outside London.

19 May 2015

Selective licensing scheme launched in Rotherham

A new licensing scheme, geared to driving up the standards of privately rented accommodation in Rotherham, is going ahead after a judge dismissed a legal challenge.

15 May 2015

Parking boost for Town Centre

The Council is installing a "Pay on Exit" barrier system in its multi-storey car park located on Wellgate.

14 May 2015

Mesmerize celebrates 20 years in Rotherham

It’s a 'Mesmerizing' time for one Rotherham shop celebrating a special milestone birthday.

6 May 2015

Tighter taxi regulations in Rotherham

Residents in Rotherham are once again being asked for their views on tighter regulations being recommended for the borough's taxi trade.

1 May 2015

Rotherham butchers is on the move

Shopping in Rotherham next week? Then why not take a 'butchers' at the new premises of one of the town centre's oldest traders?

2 April 2015

Taxi licences revoked

The Council has revoked the licences of two taxi drivers after they were arrested on suspicion of historic sexual offences against underage girls.

2 April 2015

Sheffield and Rotherham dubbed the “Mayfair” of advanced manufacturing

Bruce Katz publishes findings following his visit to Sheffield and Rotherham.

26 March 2015

Bank of England Governor visits Rotherham

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney was in Rotherham on 12 March, visiting the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

12 March 2015

Free parking in Forge Island extended

Free parking in one of Rotherham's car parks has been extended!

9 March 2015

Business Minister opens most advanced turbine blade casting facility in the world

Rolls-Royce has marked the official opening of its new £110m Advanced Blade Casting Facility (ABCF) with a ceremony conducted by Business Minister Matthew Hancock.

4 March 2015

Rotherham councillors to consider future support for Magna

Councillors in Rotherham will consider further financial support for Magna to safeguard local jobs – but only if an urgent independent review of the trust’s future business viability is carried out.

29 January 2015

Rotherham street market to expand

Rotherham's hugely popular Tuesday street market is set to expand later this year to meet trader demand.

29 January 2015

Sheffield and Rotherham reveal plan to create Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District

Sheffield and Rotherham have today unveiled an ambitious plan to create the first Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District in the UK.

16 January 2015

Leading Incentive, Motivation and Technology company drives forward in Rotherham

Europe’s leading Incentive and Motivation company is expanding their Rotherham-based location to help meet growing demand.

16 January 2015

Multi-national manufacturer chooses Rotherham

South Korean multinational KD Navien has its sights set on the European market and has chosen Rotherham for its UK HQ.

13 January 2015

Licensing scheme for private rented sector

Landlords who own property in certain parts of Rotherham are to be the subject of a new licensing scheme in an effort to drive up the standards of rented accommodation.

18 December 2014

Businesses pledge to stand together

Town centre businesses have become the latest organisations to commit to looking out for the signs of child sexual exploitation by signing up to the Rotherham Standing Together campaign.

18 December 2014

Small is beautiful in Rotherham

Good things come in small packages - and none more so than in Rotherham Town Centre last Saturday.

11 December 2014

Launch of Rotherham Standing Together Against Child Sexual Exploitation: A Community Pledge

Organisations across the borough are pledging to stand together to keep Rotherham’s children safe.

24 November 2014

Town centre welcomes free parking bays

The town centre has received an early Christmas present in the form of 220 new car parking spaces.

20 November 2014

Bra-vo for Rotherham's High Street

There’s a bloomer-ing marvellous addition heading to the town centre as the latest “Pop-up Shop” says knickers to shopping anywhere else, Rotherham is the place to be!

18 November 2014

Rotherham taxi consultation to begin

The public consultation on plans to tighten the standards of Rotherham's taxi industry has begun.

4 November 2014

Help for local start-up businesses

Start-up businesses in Rotherham can get a head start thanks to the Rotherham Investment and Development Office - RiDO.

23 October 2014

New taxi regulations for Rotherham

Rotherham's taxi companies could face more stringent standards in the future.

22 October 2014

Shop Local is on the buses!

Rotherham town centre's popular shopping reward scheme is set to hit the road, thanks to an innovative partnership with First South Yorkshire.

22 October 2014

Rotherham’s independent shop of the year named

After a month of frenzied voting, Rotherham’s favourite independent shop has been crowned.

15 August 2014

Tony gets his freedom

The Chairman of Rotherham's promotion-winning football team will gain the Freedom of the Borough this week.

13 August 2014

Rotherham celebrates innovative economic investment

The newly appointed Cabinet Member for Business Growth and Regeneration for Rotherham has been witnessing first-hand the important work the town is doing to promote business in the borough.

6 August 2014

Rotherham's Ministry of Food prepares to reopen

Building work is taking place at Rotherham's Ministry of Food in preparation for its re-opening in the autumn.

4 August 2014

Council Tax collection

Rotherham is once again one of the top-performing authorities for its Council Tax collection rate despite the huge changes imposed by the Government.

1 August 2014

Rotherham students at the ready!

A successful partnership between Parkgate Shopping, Rotherham Ready and Wingfield Academy is once again helping local young people to take their first steps onto the career ladder.

23 July 2014

Millers Tony gets his freedom

Tony Stewart, Chairman of Rotherham's promotion-winning football team, was given the green light to be made a Freeman of the Borough on Wednesday 2 July.

2 July 2014

Rotherham celebrates its independent shops

On Friday July 4, Rotherham is getting set to celebrate its many varied independent retailers.

1 July 2014

Rotherham blessed by international business convention

Rotherham is proudly placing yet another feather in its business cap after successfully hosting the Yorkshire International Business Convention.

22 May 2014

Rotherham resident wins big with Your Account

One local resident has won big, and simplified her life, thanks to a new online feature offered by the Council.

13 May 2014

Town centre celebrates another small business success

A business that began life as a “little acorn” market stall is now celebrating ten years of successful trading in Rotherham.

6 May 2014

Mary Portas "makers" a famous return to Rotherham

Rotherham has received the Portas seal of approval after the retail guru returned to witness the continuing transformation of the town centre.

16 April 2014

Mary Portas returns to Rotherham

Two high profile guests will review the transformation of Rotherham Town Centre in a planned visit next week.

11 April 2014

Local businesses show their hearts

Seven Rotherham businesses have been rewarded for their big hearts after being awarded certificates for their fundraising and lifesaving efforts.

10 April 2014

Save Time, Do it Online - the Council launches Your Account with a chance to win an iPad

The Council has taken a significant leap forward in the way key services are delivered by introducing an exciting new online service.

12 March 2014

R-evolution marks next stage of AMP development

The next phase of development at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) has been confirmed with the purchase of the first part of the "R-evolution At The AMP" scheme by the Council.

11 March 2014