Building works are continuing on affordable new homes, upgraded community buildings and public spaces in Swinton town centre, where Rotherham Council has entered into partnership with Ben Bailey Homes.
Improvements to the Town Centre include:
- 49 new homes on both sides of Charnwood Street
- A newly refurbished library at the former customer service centre building
- Upgraded and improved Civic Hall
- A new public space between the existing Civic Building and Station Street (with a walkway from Station Street)
Works to the Civic Hall were completed with a new accessible entrance, additional accessible toilets and an upgrade of the community café in September 2023.
The demolition of the old Library was completed in June 2024 which has now been landscaped providing additional green space in the town centre. Additionally the refurbishment of the existing Council Customer Service Centre into a new, modern and vibrant Library facility was completed in June 2024. The new Library officially opened its doors on 1st July 2024 which also includes an external reading garden.
Local MP and Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey MP, alongside Rotherham Council Leader, Councillor Chris Read and Cllr Monk, performed the official opening ceremony of the new Library with colleagues and members of the community present.
Improved walkways will make it easier to get to the Civic Square, new library and homes.
Two, three and four-bedroom homes are being built on the site of the former Council offices on Queen Street, the former swimming pool and health centre, and the old Charnwood House care home. Phase 1 of the housing scheme, which will deliver 29 two- and three-bedroom homes in partnership with Wakefield District Housing, will see the homes occupied by new local families and residents from October 2024.
Works on delivering the final 20 three and four bedroomed family homes on Phase 2 of the scheme has commenced and is expected to complete in Spring 2026.
As part of the partnership, Ben Bailey will provide:
- £500 per home towards sustainable travel measures
- £23,600 for the provision of replacement trees
- £91,338 towards education provision
