News archive
News published September 2018
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Work begins on Gulliver’s theme park
Published 25th September 2018Work has begun on the new Gulliver’s family theme park resort – with the developers looking to open to the public in spring 2020.
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Government Commissioners are removed from Council
Published 24th September 2018Government-appointed Commissioners have left Rotherham Council following an announcement from the Secretary of State for Local Government.
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New University Centre Rotherham welcomes students for first day of term
Published 24th September 2018The new £10.5 million University Centre Rotherham (UCR) has opened its doors to students and adult learners for the first time today (Monday 24 September).
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Landlords advised to act early on new legislation
Published 24th September 2018Rotherham Council is advising landlords and housing associations to act early following changes in the law which could affect their properties.
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RTPI president visits Rotherham planners
Published 17th September 2018The President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), John Acres, visited members of Rotherham Council’s successful planning team on Friday (14 September).
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Council rolls out more safety measures for schools
Published 12th September 2018As schools in Rotherham return after the summer break, 20mph warning signs are being introduced as part of the Council’s commitment to improve road safety.
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Wates Residential North and Rotherham Council build futures for local jobseekers
Published 6th September 2018Rotherham Council’s partnership with Wates Residential North to build 217 homes has resulted in employment opportunities for people in the borough.
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Chance to share your memories of Barry
Published 6th September 2018Rotherham folk will be able to leave a special message in memory of much-loved entertainer Barry Chuckle.
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Smoking stubbed out in Rotherham
Published 5th September 2018New figures released by Public Health England based on the Annual Population Survey have shown that more people in Rotherham are kicking their smoking habit .
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Free bus travel helps thousands of young people take part in community projects
Published 5th September 2018This summer thousands of young people from across the region have benefited from free bus travel when taking part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme in partnership with EFL Trust.