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• Plans for Rotherham’s Gateway Station take major step forward thanks to funding boost and Masterplan

  Plans for the multimillion-pound Rotherham Gateway Station are coming down the line as South Yorkshire’s Mayor and local council leaders backed funding to take the major regeneration project forward.

  Published: 27th June 2025

  

• Rotherham Council on track to deliver more homes for local people

  More affordable homes will soon be available for local people thanks to Rotherham Council.

  Published: 27th June 2025

  

• Cabinet set to approve land acquisition to progress flood alleviation schemes

  Rotherham Council’s Cabinet is set to approve the acquisition of key areas of land that will allow two of its priority flood alleviation schemes (FAS) to progress.

  Published: 26th June 2025

  

• Proposals for town centre health hub, including a pharmacy, set to be approved

  A new town centre health hub, including a pharmacy, could open in the town centre next year as Rotherham Council explores options to bring a new health offer to its high street.

  Published: 26th June 2025

  

• Rotherham Council Chief Executive Wins National Award

  Rotherham Council’s Chief Executive, Sharon Kemp OBE, has been named “Chief Executive of the Year” at the MJ Achievement Awards 2025.

  Published: 20th June 2025

  

• Statement from Cllr Chris Read, Leader of Rotherham Council, about the Casey Report

  Following the publication of the Casey Report, Leader of Rotherham Council, Cllr Chris Read, said:

  Published: 16th June 2025

  

• Veterans remembered as annual Armed Forces event returns to Rotherham

  Rotherham will come together once again to say thank you to our Armed Forces community at the annual Armed Forces Day event on Saturday 21 June.

  Published: 11th June 2025

  

• Rotherham Council introduces one-hour free parking in another boost for town centre

  Visitors to Rotherham town centre can now benefit from one hour’s free parking in council-run car parks thanks to investment from Rotherham Council.

  Published: 10th June 2025

  

• Rotherham Council celebrates Carers Week 2025 with a focus on the work of unpaid Carers

  Rotherham Council is supporting Carers Week 2025 – a campaign that recognises and celebrates the vital role of carers.

  Published: 9th June 2025

  

• Keppel Ward by-election will take place on Thursday 10 July – register to vote!

  Residents living in Kimberworth Park, Thorpe Hesley and Scholes are being asked to make sure they are registered to vote by Tuesday 24 June 2025.

  Published: 5th June 2025