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  • Cabinet to increase maximum fines issued to fly-tippers

    Fixed penalty fines issued to fly-tippers will be increased by Rotherham Council as part of crack down set to be approved by Cabinet on Monday 18 December.

    Published: 13th December 2023

    Environment News news card
  • Celebrating 200 years of Parkgate with a refresh to one of its busiest streets

    Rawmarsh’s central road, Broad Street, has been given a new lease of life thanks to the Towns and Village Fund.

    Published: 12th December 2023

    Cllr Sheppard sitting a bench where the project has taken place.
  • Cabinet asked to approve more school places

    Plans to create additional school places are set to be progressed at a meeting later this month.

    Published: 12th December 2023

    Council News
  • Keppel Ward Towns and Villages Drop-in Consultation

    Rotherham Council is hosting a drop in consultation event about plans for the Towns and Village Fund in the Keppel ward.

    Published: 11th December 2023

    Towns and Villages Fund news card
  • Schools shine at Charter Gold Awards

    Schools and educational settings from Rotherham and further afield took centre stage at Gulliver’s Valley Resort to celebrate their work championing inclusivity.

    Published: 8th December 2023

    Charter gold event
  • Rotherham Council set to adopt new policy to boost independence for residents

    Rotherham Council is enhancing the quality of life for disabled residents with the upcoming approval of a new Aids and Adaptations Assistance Policy.

    Published: 8th December 2023

    Council News
  • Century 2 Business Hub opens at Manvers

    A second business incubation hub has officially opened in Rotherham. Rotherham Council has invested £5.4million to create 20 new workshops, 16 offices and two laboratories at Century 2 Business Park,

    Published: 6th December 2023

    Council representatives, customers and partners come together to mark the opening.
  • Swinton library relocated to civic hall following discovery of RAAC

    The Swinton library building has been closed for the foreseeable future after RAAC was discovered following inspections, with alternative arrangements made. 

    Published: 4th December 2023

    Council News
  • Brand new look and building for Thurcroft Library

    Thurcroft’s library and neighbourhood hub has reopened in style following an extensive refresh of facilities.

    Published: 28th November 2023

    Cllr Chris Read, Cllr David Sheppard, Zoe Oxley from Rotherham Council with reps from Thurcroft PC
  • Have your say on 20mph zones

    Residents and businesses in Rotherham are being asked to have their say on when and how they would like 20mph zones to be introduced on their local roads.

    Published: 24th November 2023

    Consultation News Card
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