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  • Rotherham events planned to support Safeguarding Awareness Week 2024

    Rotherham Council and partners will run learning events to support national Safeguarding Awareness Week (SAW24), from 18 to 22 November 2024. This year’s themes are Neglect and Working in Partnership.

    Published: 6th November 2024

    Awareness Week logo
  • The latest two Changing Places facilities are now open in Rotherham

    Rother Valley and Thrybergh Country Park are the latest two locations to install a Changing Places toilet designed to support the needs of disabled visitors.

    Published: 5th November 2024

    Two people standing inside a changing places facility with a large image of Rotherham's green spaces across the back wall.
  • Rotherham Christmas Lights’ Switch-on brings a sparkling start to the festive season

    Rotherham town centre will welcome visitors for an evening of free entertainment concluding with the official start of the festive season at the Rotherham Christmas Lights’ Switch-on.

    Published: 4th November 2024

    Rotherham Christmas Lights’ Switch-on brings a sparkling start to the festive season
  • New Artwork Celebrates 200 Years of Parkgate

    Artwork celebrating the industrial heritage of the area has been installed on Parkgate Roundabout as part of Rawmarsh East’s Towns and Villages Fund project.

    Published: 31st October 2024

    People stood to the left side holding a sign that reads "Rotherham Council Towns and Villages Fund".
  • Fostering is…Everything: film encourages Rotherham residents to open their hearts to children in care

    Rotherham Council has unveiled a film to inspire more residents to step forward as foster carers, helping children and young people find the loving homes they deserve.

    Published: 31st October 2024

    Fostering is…Everything: film encourages Rotherham residents to open their hearts to children in care
  • Get help with your heating bills this winter with Rotherham Council’s Energy Crisis Support Scheme

    Residents living in Rotherham can once again receive support with their energy bills this winter, as the latest round of the Council’s Crisis Support Scheme opens for application.

    Published: 30th October 2024

    Council news
  • What is on this November

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

    Published: 30th October 2024

    Christmas Light Switch-On
  • Residents asked for their views on plans for local improvements

    Rotherham Council is seeking the views of local people on how best to spend funding aimed at improving Rotherham’s neighbourhoods.

    Published: 30th October 2024

    Our Places fund
  • Demolition works kickstart Rotherham Markets transformation

    Work has started on the demolition of the former Drummond Street shops – also known as the Guardian Centre buildings – at the Rotherham Markets site this week.

    Published: 29th October 2024

    Cllr Robert Taylor with members from the demolition team at the Markets.
  • Planning permission granted for new Wath Library and Community Hub

    Planning permission has been granted for a new library at Wath, bringing the completion of the new community facility a step closer to completion.

    Published: 24th October 2024

    Artist's impression of new library building
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