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  • Re-opening of East Herringthorpe Burial Ground

    The burial ground at East Herringthorpe cemetery will re-open from tomorrow (Thursday, 23rd April) following a change to the national Public Health regulations stating that crematoriums must close.

    Published: 22nd April 2020

    Rotherham Town Hall
  • Weekly update from Rotherham’s Director of Public Health, Teresa Roche

    I want to start my briefing this week with a huge thank you to all of you who are continuing to stay at home to keep the NHS safe and save lives.

    Published: 21st April 2020

    Rotherham's Director of Public Health, Teresa Roche
  • Rotherham businesses set to receive free business rates for the year

    Businesses across the borough that qualify for the retail rates relief scheme will see zero bills landing in the post.

    Published: 21st April 2020

    Business News
  • Public transport service reductions in response to Covid-19 crisis

    There are further changes to public transport services in South Yorkshire, with effect from Sunday 19 April.

    Published: 17th April 2020

    Public transport service changes
  • National Offer Day - Rotherham children secure school places

    Despite increasing demand for school places the vast majority of Rotherham children will be starting the new school year in September at the school of their parents choosing.

    Published: 16th April 2020

    Two primary school children in a class room
  • Weekly Update from Rotheham's Director of Public Health Teresa Roche

    This is now our fourth week of undertaking measures to minimise the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Published: 14th April 2020

    Rotherham's Director of Public Health, Teresa Roche
  • Weekly update from Rotherham’s Director of Public Health, Teresa Roche

    We are now into the third week of efforts to minimise the spread of coronavirus (COVID19) and we are looking ahead at the Easter bank holidays.

    Published: 7th April 2020

    Rotherham's Director of Public Health, Teresa Roche
  • £200 Council Tax discount for residents hit hard by coronavirus

    Rotherham residents who might be hit hardest financially by the coronavirus pandemic will receive a £200 Council Tax discount after Rotherham Council announced the implementation of its hardship fund.

    Published: 3rd April 2020

    Covid-19 update
  • A statement from Rotherham’s Director of Public Health, Teresa Roche

    Rotherham's Director of Public Health has issued a statement to local people and businesses about the coronavirus pandemic.

    Published: 30th March 2020

    Director of Public Health Teresa Roche
  • Launch of Rotherham Heroes community hub and volunteer programme

    Calling all of Rotherham’s everyday heroes – your community needs you to help us to support vulnerable people across the borough during the COVID-19 outbreak.

    Published: 26th March 2020

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