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Composting campaign launched
Published on Monday, 18th March 2019 in Council news newsA major campaign is being launched to encourage more people in South Yorkshire to help the environment by composting their kitchen and garden waste.
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Enjoy a classic children’s tale as libraries “pop up” at Rotherham Theatres!
Published on Monday, 18th March 2019 in Council news newsStory time is coming to Rotherham Theatres – which has teamed up with the borough’s libraries to host a “pop up library” alongside some of the most popular tales for little ones in April and May.
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Rotherham Council's response to the New Zealand Terrorism attack
Published on Friday, 15th March 2019 in Community and living newsLeader of Rotherham Council, Cllr Chris Read, said: “This is awful news from Christchurch in New Zealand. Our thoughts are with all those affected, and of course first and foremost with the Muslim community.
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Will No Smoking Day be the day YOU stop smoking?
Published on Friday, 8th March 2019 in Council news newsRotherham smokers wishing to quit this No Smoking Day on Wednesday the 13th of March, can do so with the help of a free, local service.
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Man receives further jail sentence for child sexual exploitation
Published on Friday, 8th March 2019 in Children and families newsA 26-year-old man has received an additional five-year jail sentence on Wednesday 6 March after being convicted of further child sexual exploitation offences in Rotherham.
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New Rother Valley campsite now taking bookings
Published on Friday, 8th March 2019 in Council news newsA new state-of-the art caravan and camping site next to Rother Valley Country Park is set to pitch up this April and is now taking bookings, ready for the spring school holidays.
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Rotherham’s inspirational women lead way
Published on Wednesday, 6th March 2019 in Council - news and information releases newsRotherham people have this week heard from inspirational women from across the borough as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
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Residents warned of allergy alert
Published on Wednesday, 6th March 2019 in Council news newsRotherham Council is asking residents to be aware of an allergy alert issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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20mph outside schools – ten more schools to benefit
Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2019 in Council news newsA further ten schools will benefit from lower speed limits, thanks to the Council committing to the scheme for another year.
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Aston and Wath Leisure Centres to host Oceans Of Fun Day
Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2019 in Children and families newsAston-cum-Aughton Leisure Centre and Wath-upon-Dearne Leisure Centre are delighted to announce that they will be hosting the Oceans of Fun Day exclusive events on Sunday 24 March 2019.
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Rotherham still leading the way on school admissions
Published on Friday, 1st March 2019 in Council news newsRecord numbers of pupils are finding out today which secondary school they will go to later this year in Rotherham.
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Rotherham Interchange to reopen after £12m refurbishment
Published on Thursday, 28th February 2019 in Planning and development newsRotherham Interchange is set to reopen this Sunday 3 March, following a £12 million refurbishment scheme.
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Council’s Bigbelly bins eat more waste
Published on Tuesday, 19th February 2019 in Environment and waste newsRotherham Council has installed a set of solar powered litter bins that can swallow up to eight times more waste than a normal litter bin.
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Residents reclaim the park they love on Valentine’s Day
Published on Friday, 15th February 2019 in Council news newsResidents in Eastwood Village have been showing their local park some love this Valentine’s Day following an investment by Rotherham Council to make it feel safer.
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Have your say on where to vote in Rotherham
Published on Thursday, 14th February 2019 in Council news newsRotherham residents are being asked to give the Council their views on proposed changes to polling stations in the borough.
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Budget plans set to be agreed
Published on Wednesday, 6th February 2019 in About the council newsCouncil leaders have responded to public feedback in bringing forward their budget proposals for the next two years – but are warning that financial pressures are set to continue.
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Site-ready homes are or their way to Rotherham
Published on Monday, 4th February 2019 in Council news newsA dozen site-ready bungalows will be making their way to Rotherham as part of an exciting new pilot project approved by Rotherham Council today.
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Riverside Catering cooks up a storm!
Published on Monday, 4th February 2019 in Council news newsRotherham Council’s Riverside Catering, which supplies meals across primary schools in Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield, has achieved Bronze Certification under the Food for Life Served Here award.
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Refugee leads Holocaust Memorial Day event
Published on Monday, 28th January 2019 in Community and living newsAt just 10 years old Sile Sibanda’s world was turned upside down.
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Refugee to lead Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Thursday, 24th January 2019 in Council news newsAt just 10 years old Sile Sibanda’s world was turned upside down.
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Consultation drives Rotherham bus changes
Published on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019 in Transport and streets newsChanges will be made to buses in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire, following a public consultation on how often and where services should run.
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Rotherham dominate youth awards
Published on Monday, 21st January 2019 in Children and families newsYoung people from Rotherham are on track to scoop a number of national youth awards after dominating the regional heats this weekend.
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Funding for ‘green’ projects
Published on Monday, 21st January 2019 in Council news newsLocal groups who want to improve their environment can get a helping hand to get their ideas off the ground.
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Hydrotherapy pool build underway
Published on Thursday, 10th January 2019 in Children and families newsA £1m hydrotherapy pool is set to be opened later this year at one of Rotherham’s special schools.
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Pupils want to be healthier, survey says
Published on Wednesday, 9th January 2019 in Council news newsSchools have banned the sale of high sugar and high energy drinks in recent years after pupils told them they wanted to be healthier.
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New Year, New Healthier You
Published on Monday, 7th January 2019 in Council news newsA free local service can help residents achieve their New Year Resolutions for 2019.
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Plastics recycling will soon be here
Published on Friday, 28th December 2018 in Council news newsResidents will shortly begin receiving information about changes to their household waste collections - including plastic recycling.
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Views Sought on Sex Establishments Rules
Published on Friday, 21st December 2018 in Council news newsCouncil leaders are seeking residents’ views around where would or would not be an appropriate place for sex establishments like strip or lap dancing clubs to be allowed in Rotherham.
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Huge boost for tourism with announcement of £7m in funding from the Sheffield City Region
Published on Wednesday, 19th December 2018 in Business and economy newsFunding of almost £7m has been agreed for three major projects, set to bring in tourists and boost the Sheffield City Region's cultural economy.
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Tough new rule will immobilise dangerous vehicles
Published on Wednesday, 5th December 2018 in Council news newsRotherham Council is proposing to bring in new rules to enable untaxed vehicles or those with multiple unpaid penalty charge notices to be clamped.
