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  • Work begins on new town centre flood defence

    Works to install a new multimillion-pound canal barrier at Forge Island are now underway as part of a key milestone in the Forge Island flood defence and enabling scheme.

    Published: 20th October 2021

    Work begins on new town centre flood defence
  • Council steps in to provide free school meal vouchers during half-term

    The families of more than 11,000 local children entitled to free school meals will again receive help in the form supermarket food vouchers this October half term.

    Published: 19th October 2021

    Two children eating food
  • Council encourages families to get tested throughout half term as case numbers climb

    Rotherham Council is encouraging families across Rotherham to continue to test for COVID-19, isolate, and take care to reduce the transmission of the virus during half term.

    Published: 19th October 2021

  • Have Your Say - Wickersley North Ward Consultation

    Your Councillors would love to hear from you; your ideas, concerns, challenges & changes you'd like to see in Wickersley North ward.

    Published: 19th October 2021

  • This National Adoption Week, One Adoption South Yorkshire champions the voices less heard

    Monday 18 October 2021 marks the launch of National Adoption Week 2021.

    Published: 18th October 2021

  • Cycle route improvement consultations open

    Rotherham Council is asking for feedback on proposals for two schemes to improve provision for cyclists.

    Published: 12th October 2021

    Adults cycling on a suburban road.
  • Volunteer at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 in Rotherham

    Applications are now open for volunteers to get involved in the UEFA Women’s Euros in Rotherham in 2022.

    Published: 11th October 2021

    Indoor Market
  • Rotherham shop ordered to close due to rat infestation

    A shop in Rotherham has been ordered to close after a rat infestation was discovered in the store.

    Published: 11th October 2021

    Rotherham shop ordered to close due to rat infestation
  • Neighbourhood news - Celebrating Sunnyside's Heritage with New Street, Miners Close 

    Sunnyside’s latest street has been officially opened by the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Jenny Andrews.

    Published: 11th October 2021

    Miners Close Street Sign and Councillors
  • Rodent droppings and live and dead rat found in Rotherham takeaway

    A takeaway in Rotherham has been ordered to close after rodent droppings, a live and dead rat were found in the food preparation areas.

    Published: 11th October 2021

    Rodent droppings and live and dead rat found in Rotherham takeaway
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