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  • Forge Island jobs amongst those on offer at recruitment event

    Local residents are being encouraged to explore the job opportunities on offer as part of Rotherham’s town centre transformation into a regional leisure destination.

    Published: 16th February 2024

    Riverside Recruitment Event 2024
  • Family-friendly Budget moves one step closer

    The Council is poised to invest £360,000 through the provision of Baby Packs that will be universally available for all families with a new baby who live in Rotherham.

    Published: 13th February 2024

    Baby Packs
  • Towns and Villages celebrates its tenth completed project

    Rotherham’s Towns and Villages programme reaches a major milestone as the tenth project is completed in Thurcroft.

    Published: 12th February 2024

    Cllr Sarah Allen with Cllr Thomas Collingham and Cllr Zach Collingham.
  • Rotherham Council and South Yorkshire Police wipe over £900,000 worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes off the streets in 12 months (partnership release)

    South Yorkshire Police and Rotherham Council have underlined their commitment to removing illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco from the town’s streets after seizing products totalling more than £900,000 in a 12-month period.

    Published: 9th February 2024

  • Travel training is just the ticket for young people

    Six young people and adults with special educational needs have successfully completed the Council’s Independent Travel Training programme.

    Published: 7th February 2024

    Independent Travel Training
  • Council trialling eco-friendly food waste to power fleet

    Eco-friendly vegetable oil is being used to fuel ten Rotherham Council vans and lorries, as part of a trial to reduce carbon emissions.

    Published: 2nd February 2024

    Cllr Sheppard with a Rotherham Council lorry which uses vegetable oil on a fuel trial.
  • What's on this February

    It’s February and we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham.

    Published: 2nd February 2024

  • More detailed guidance on 20mph speed limits to be introduced

    A more detailed policy and public guidance on the implementation of 20mph speed limits is set to be introduced by Rotherham Council.

    Published: 1st February 2024

    Council News
  • Skills Street gets seal of approval

    A group of officials from Rotherham Council and the Civil Service enjoyed a visit to Gulliver’s Valley recently to find out more about the exciting Skills Street development.

    Published: 1st February 2024

    Skills Street gets seal of approval
  • Council Proposes Family Friendly Budget for 2024/25

    More funding for road resurfacing, youth work, children’s centres and upgrades to playgrounds are all being proposed as the Council plans a family-friendly budget for the next 12 months.

    Published: 30th January 2024

    Councillor Read and Council team
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