Ward plan
Providing vibrant, connected and safe neighbourhoods is a priority for Rotherham Council and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Hoober Councillors were elected to listen to your views and work with you to make a difference in the local community.
We know many of our residents are passionate about making their community a better place to live and we are here to work in partnership and make these improvements a reality. Councillors used a range of information – listening to local residents and council staff, looking at statistics and other data – to develop these ward priorities:
Hoober Ward priorities
Priority 1: Improving Road Safety
- Work with partners to address local concerns around road safety improvements.
- Work with communities to help alleviate parking problems, speeding and improve traffic flow.
Priority 2: Addressing Environmental Issues and Making Good Use of Green Spaces/Community Assets for Everyone
- Continue to support communities with initiatives that help keep the ward clean, safe and welcoming for all, e.g. signage, enforcement, community clean ups, litter picks, promotion of services and education.
- Improve community facilities/assets/greenspaces whilst ensuring accessibility for all.
- Deliver high visibility walkabouts with partner agencies and the community to address local issues.
Priority 3: Tackling Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour
- Working in partnership with the Police and other partner agencies using a problem solving approach to tackle local issues.
- Work with partners to promote reporting of crime and anti-social behaviour using a variety of mediums.
Priority 4: Support Opportunities for Bringing People Together, Enhancing Community Spirit, and Support the Communities and Its Groups to Thrive
- Support activities that address loneliness, isolation, mental wellbeing and physical health.
- Promote community cohesion, inclusion and equality.
- Share information, services and promote local activities.
- Support community groups and the development of new groups.
- Continue to support and grow the newly formed community groups networking partnership.
- Continue to engage with the community on issues that matter to them, e.g. fuel poverty.
- Maximising the use of facilities and encourage/support more community events.
