Latest news

• Go ahead for ‘transformative’ Special Educational Needs plan for Rotherham

  The creation of Rotherham’s first specialist education provision for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties has been approved by the Council's Cabinet.

  Published: 26th November 2020

  

• Statement from Cllr Chirs Read about the new 'Very High' COVID alert level in South Yorkshire

  The Government has confirmed that Rotherham and other areas in South Yorkshire return to Tier 3: Very High restrictions from Wednesday 2 December.

  Published: 26th November 2020

  

• Please answer the call - local testing and tracing boosted in Rotherham

  Rotherham’s Local Outbreak Engagement Board heard how local test and trace service is now up and running when it met on Friday 20 November.

  Published: 25th November 2020

  

• Rotherham Council sees foster carer enquiries surge by 200 percent

  Rotherham Council has seen a 200 percent jump in enquiries from people who are interested in becoming foster carers in the last six months, compared to the same period in 2019.

  Published: 24th November 2020

  

• Over 2,000 young people sign up to the North Star Science School event in Rotherham

  Over 2,000 young people have signed up to North Star Science School with Professor Brian Cox CBE as South Yorkshire focuses on bright future as the home of world class science and engineering.

  Published: 23rd November 2020

  

• Maltby set for brand new test site to open this week

  A fourth local test site is opening in Rotherham on Friday 20 November to help residents living outside of the town centre access vital support during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Published: 20th November 2020

  

• New technology to be used to help Council keep in touch with tenants

  Council housing tenants may receive automated voice messages if the Council needs to contact them.

  Published: 19th November 2020

  

• Plans for new open spaces in Rotherham Town Centre

  Residents are invited to view and comment on plans to transform the look of Frederick Street via an online information event this week.

  Published: 18th November 2020

  

• New speed signs for schools across Rotherham

  New 20mph speed signs are set to be installed at schools across the borough.

  Published: 17th November 2020

  

• Reclaim the Night goes online

  Women in Rotherham are being invited to join a virtual Reclaim the Night event on 25 November to celebrate women’s empowerment.

  Published: 17th November 2020