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  • Rotherham and Sheffield connected by new standard Active Travel route

    Local active travel leaders are paving the way for residents across Rotherham and Sheffield to get on their bikes and try out the new cycling routes across the region.

    Published: 16th March 2022

    Dame Sarah Storey and Cllr Chris Read at the Active Travel Route, Sheffield Road.
  • Council sets out £150 rebate plan for Rotherham residents

    Rotherham Council has set out plans for how it will get energy bill support payments to every household in the borough.

    Published: 15th March 2022

    £150 rebate for Council Tax payers in Bands A to D
  • Wasting food feeds climate change!

    The UK’s second national Food Waste Action Week begins today (Monday 7 March) to raise people’s awareness about the huge impact of household food waste on climate change.

    Published: 8th March 2022

    Wasting food feeds climate change
  • Specialist trust chosen to run new Rotherham school

    Ethos Academy Trust (EAT) has been appointed to run Rotherham’s brand-new school for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

    Published: 4th March 2022

    Dinnington Campus
  • COVID-19 local test site set to close in March

    The Department for Health and Social Care has announced that Herringthorpe Local Test Site will be closing its doors on Tuesday 8 March 2022, however other test sites will remain open.

    Published: 1st March 2022

    Local Test Site at Herringthorpe
  • £4.8m business rates relief scheme launched

    A £4.8m fund to help businesses who have lost out due to the COVID-19 pandemic is to be made available by Rotherham Council.

    Published: 1st March 2022

  • National Offer Day: 97.5% of children offered a preferred Secondary School place

    More local children will start at their chosen Secondary School in September, as Rotherham Council continues to outperform most of the UK by providing pupils with their preferred place.

    Published: 1st March 2022

    Secondary school children in a classroom
  • Help South Yorkshire Police to Tackle Off-Road Biking

    A message from South Yorkshire Police, Off Road Bike Intervention Team (ORBIT). Can you help ORBIT to tackle off-road vehicle crime in your area?

    Published: 28th February 2022

  • Help South Yorkshire Police to Tackle Off-Road Biking

    A message from South Yorkshire Police's Off Road Bike Intervention Team (ORBIT). ORBIT need your help to crack down on off-road vehicles causing problems in your local area.

    Published: 28th February 2022

  • Young People Across Rotherham Celebrate Children's Capital of Culture Launch Festival

    Rotherham has been transformed into a playground, as the borough launches its Children’s Capital of Culture initiative with an exciting skate and arts festival and 10 days of events.

    Published: 25th February 2022

    Cllr Sheppard and a group of children gathered in Rotherham
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