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• Need help with rising energy costs? Rotherham Council’s Energy Crisis Support Scheme is available again this winter

  Rotherham residents can once again receive support with their energy bills this year as the Council’s Energy Crisis Support Scheme reopens for applications.

  Published: 3rd November 2025

  

• Rotherham Remembers - Armistice Day and Remembrance Day 2025

  Rotherham will come together to remember its fallen service members from past and recent conflicts on Sunday, 9 November for the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

  Published: 31st October 2025

  

• Rotherham to Light Up for Christmas this November

  Rotherham is set to sparkle this November as the town centre transforms into a festive wonderland for the much-anticipated Christmas Lights Switch-On.

  Published: 30th October 2025

  

• Case of avian flu confirmed at Thrybergh Country Park

  A case of avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in a wild bird at Thrybergh Country Park.

  Published: 30th October 2025

  

• Davies Court Care Home rated ‘Good’ following CQC inspection

  A Rotherham Council-run care home has been rated as good following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

  Published: 28th October 2025

  

• Sweet news for Rotherham as Heavenly Desserts sets its sights on Forge Island

  A new slice of indulgence is coming to Rotherham this autumn with luxury dessert restaurant Heavenly Desserts set to open its doors at Forge Island.

  Published: 13th October 2025

  

• New film encourages residents to help a child achieve their dreams by becoming a foster carer

  The Run is a new short film to inspire individuals and families who are considering fostering to become foster carers and make a real difference to the lives of local children and young people.

  Published: 9th October 2025

  

• Council to consider new scheme to improve housing and tackle anti-social behaviour

  A scheme designed to improve housing conditions, crackdown on anti-social behaviour and protect tenants and communities from poor property management is set to be considered by Rotherham Council.

  Published: 6th October 2025

  

• New Surface Water Sewer Completed in Maltby to Tackle Flooding

  A £88,000 project designed to alleviate the risk of flooding in Maltby has been completed.

  Published: 30th September 2025

  

• Ground broken on Rotherham Council’s newest housing development

  Work has started on the Council’s biggest housing development as part of its ambitious housing delivery programme.

  Published: 26th September 2025