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  • Pedestrian crossings completed on two busy roads

    Two new pedestrian crossings are helping Rotherham residents cross busy roads safely.

    Published: 17th April 2025

    Cllr Taylor, Cabinet Member for Roads
  • Over 99% of Rotherham children offered one of their preferred primary school choices on National Offer Day

    Families across Rotherham have been notified about which primary school their child has been offered a place for the 2025-2026 academic year.

    Published: 17th April 2025

    Children in a school playground
  • Rotherham in Bloom 2025 is Now Open

    The hunt is back on to find the best gardens in Rotherham, with the annual Rotherham in Bloom Garden Competition now open for entries.

    Published: 16th April 2025

    Light green background with darker green font that reads "Rotherham in Bloom Garden Competition 2025". In white font below it reads "Closing date, Friday 27 June". Image of a sun in top right corner.
  • Christine Celebrates 50 years as a Foster Carer

    Inspiring Foster Carer, Christine Lunn, celebrated five decades of looking after children in Rotherham at a special event held at the Town Hall.

    Published: 15th April 2025

    Monica Green, Assistant Director for Children's Services; Nicola Curley, Strategic Director for CYPS; Christine Lunn, Foster Carer; Stuart Williams, Head of Service for Children's Social Care; The Mayor of Rotherham; Cllr Victoria Cusworth, Cabinet Member
  • Wath library to temporarily relocate as work on new building forges ahead

    Wath library will temporarily relocate next month as work on a new building forges ahead.

    Published: 10th April 2025

    Council News
  • Build your career in Children's and Young Peoples Services with Rotherham Council

    Rotherham Council has launched Rotherham Learning Academy for skills development for staff as Council continues its ambition to become outstanding.

    Published: 10th April 2025

    Rotherham Learning Academy for Staff
  • Free school meals set to continue for another year as part of support to help vulnerable residents

    Rotherham Council is set to continue its support for the most vulnerable residents across the borough, including free school meals during school holidays and help with energy bills.

    Published: 8th April 2025

    Council news
  • Rotherham Council's Sharon Kemp shortlisted for Chief Executive of the Year

    Rotherham Council’s Chief Executive, Sharon Kemp OBE, has been shortlisted in the Chief Executive of the Year category at the 2025 MJ Achievement Awards.

    Published: 27th March 2025

    Chief Executive awards
  • WalkSafe App now available in Rotherham

    Teams from Rotherham Council and South Yorkshire Police launched the new WalkSafe App in Rotherham town centre on earlier this month.

    Published: 26th March 2025

    WalkSafe App now available in Rotherham
  • Making a splash! £900k revamp at much loved Clifton Park waterplay underway

    An environmentally friendly revamp of Clifton Park’s much-loved waterplay is underway – and it will be finished in time for the summer holidays.

    Published: 25th March 2025

    Making a splash! £900k revamp at much loved Clifton Park waterplay underway
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