Looking ahead
Creating vibrant communities
Our people and neighbourhoods are important to us and are at the heart of everything we do. Through the delivery of the Thriving Neighbourhoods Strategy, we have already come a long way, and we continue to work with local people to find solutions to local issues, building on our heritage and assets. Alongside this, we are delivering events and activities that bring people together, reducing social isolation and enabling people to have an active cultural life. This is a crucial part of transforming our communities, creating a sense of cohesion, belonging and pride.
The differences you will see:
£4 million investment to be delivered between January 2025 – March 2026 as part of Our Places, focusing on improvement projects to key gateways into principal towns and villages
Councillors engage and work with local people and community groups to shape and deliver ward plans across Rotherham’s 25 wards. These ward plans identify neighbourhood priorities, providing a focus for local activity and investment. We will continue to drive local priority setting through ward plans and devolved budgets, ensuring councillors, residents, and partner organisations work together to deliver neighbourhood priorities.
Bring our communities together through a range of enjoyable activities, cultural and social events, which inspire hope and pride in Rotherham
We are delivering an inclusive programme of events across the borough, working closely with local organisations to bring communities together. We want Rotherham to be the best it can, by making sure as many people as possible who live here can take part in high quality cultural, leisure and sporting activities. Through the delivery of the Rotherham Cultural Strategy, we can help build foundations for growth, as well as creating a welcoming place.
£20 million secured through the Levelling Up funding to deliver investment in Wath and Dinnington town centres
As part of our commitment to regenerating town centres and boosting the creative and leisure economy throughout the borough, we are investing in creating welcoming, thriving high streets. The redevelopment of Dinnington will feature high-quality public spaces and landscaping to promote a healthy, sustainable town. In Wath, plans include new commercial space to support a diverse mix of small businesses, enhance green spaces, and create a new library, providing a modern and inclusive community facility.
