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  • Families invited to dive into summer with free swimming opportunities

    Children and young people across Rotherham will be able to enjoy free swimming opportunities this summer as part of a new Rotherham Council initiative.

    Published: 17th July 2026

    Four children swimming in an indoor pool.
  • Five Rotherham sites recognised with prestigious Green Flag Awards

    Five locations across Rotherham have been recognised with Green Flag Awards, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

    Published: 17th July 2026

    Five Rotherham sites recognised with prestigious Green Flag Awards
  • Rotherham's young people showcase power of music in new exhibition

    Young people from across Rotherham are sharing their stories through a new exhibition celebrating the impact music has had on their lives.

    Published: 16th July 2026

    Why Music Matters
  • Open for business: Rotherham’s new Market Hall welcomes first customers

    Shoppers can now visit their favourite Rotherham Market traders in the town’s newly opened Market Hall, marking a new chapter in the historic market’s rich history.

    Published: 10th July 2026

    Open for business: Rotherham’s new Market Hall welcomes first customers
  • Council invites suggestions for future development sites across Rotherham

    Residents, landowners, developers and community groups across Rotherham are being invited to suggest land for possible future use as the Council begins work on a new Local Plan for the borough.

    Published: 10th July 2026

    Council invites suggestions for future development sites across Rotherham
  • Rotherham shortlisted to become first UK Town of Culture 2028

    Rotherham has been shortlisted to become the UK's first Town of Culture 2028...

    Published: 9th July 2026

    Rotherham Show
  • Rotherham children invited to ‘Read to the Beat’ this summer 

    The Summer Reading Challenge returns to Rotherham Libraries this summer.

    Published: 9th July 2026

    Rotherham children invited to ‘Read to the Beat’ this summer 
  • Lord Hardy Court rated ‘Good’ following inspection by the Care Quality Commission

    A Rotherham Council-run care home has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection.

    Published: 6th July 2026

    Care workers stood outside of a care home smiling at the camera.
  • Work begins on Whiston Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme

    Work has now started on the Whiston Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme, to help reduce the risk of flooding in Whiston and better protect homes, businesses and local roads.

    Published: 3rd July 2026

    People with hard hats
  • Support for men’s mental health rolls out on Rotherham’s streets

    Rotherham Council is showing its support for charity Andy’s Man Club by displaying a new mental health message on the side of one of its waste collection vehicles.

    Published: 1st July 2026

    Support for men’s mental health rolls out on Rotherham’s streets
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