Latest news

• Over £290m investment set to be approved for improvements to Council homes and delivery of new properties across Rotherham

  Rotherham Council’s Cabinet is set to approve £291m over the next four years to improve Council properties, deliver new homes and provide aids and adaptions to enable residents to stay in their homes

  Published: 10th March 2025

  

• Cabinet set to allocate over £3million of funding to support Rotherham residents

  Funding worth over £3million has been earmarked to support a range of projects to help local residents boost their businesses.

  Published: 7th March 2025

  

• Making waves! New steak and seafood restaurant coming to Forge Island

  A NEW steak and seafood restaurant is set to sizzle into Forge Island – and it will open in time for the summer holidays.

  Published: 6th March 2025

  

• Vast majority of children get first choice secondary school offers

  97.1% of children will start at their first choice Secondary School in September 2025 as Rotherham Council continues to outperform most of the UK by providing pupils with their preferred place.

  Published: 4th March 2025

  

• Rotherham Council supports Empty Homes Week

  Over 90 empty homes have been brought back into use by Rotherham Council since 2021 following the introduction of the Council’s first empty homes officer.

  Published: 3rd March 2025

  

• What is on this March

  This March we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham.

  Published: 27th February 2025

  

• Forging ahead: Vetro Lounge confirmed as first bar and restaurant for Forge Island

  Vetro Lounge, a new bar and restaurant, will become the first food and drink venue to open at Forge Island – and you won’t have to wait long to try it.

  Published: 20th February 2025

  

• Over £1m in funding set to be approved for improvements to medical centres and Trans Pennine Trail access

  Rotherham Council’s Cabinet is expected to approve over £1m in funding that will see improvements to healthcare services and green space access across the borough.

  Published: 6th February 2025

  

• Rotherham Council activates severe weather plan to protect rough sleepers

  Rotherham Council has helped dozens of people by providing emergency accommodation for rough sleepers and people at risk of sleeping rough during freezing temperatures this winter.

  Published: 4th February 2025

  

• Cabinet to Receive SEND Sufficiency Update

  Rotherham Council’s Cabinet is set to receive an update on the support provided to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities through the SEND Sufficiency Strategy.

  Published: 3rd February 2025