Council Plan theme - A cleaner, greener local environment
Our desired outcomes and how we will achieve them
The outcomes we will focus on
Increasing satisfaction with the cleanliness of the borough
Creating better transport systems for future generations
Reducing the risk and impact of flooding and other environmental emergencies
Contributing to reducing carbon emissions across the borough
How we will get there
Ensure our streets are clean by providing an effective response to fly-tipping and littering, and continually improving our approach to street cleaning
Continue to invest in our urban green spaces and country parks, maintaining our four Green Flag accredited parks, whilst aiming for additional accreditations
Complete masterplans for the borough’s three country parks, with an ambition to enhance services provided at these parks, whilst improving the appearance, cleanliness and welcome of our green spaces
Work with regional partners to deliver public transport improvements such as a new Tram-train stop at Magna, as well as longer term aims a railway station at Waverley and a new mainline station for Rotherham
Develop a new Cycling Strategy and invest in new cycleways across Rotherham
Continue the roll out of public charging points to make electric vehicles a more viable option for residents and visitor
Deliver flood alleviation projects and work with communities and businesses to develop flood resilience measures in the worst-affected areas
Deliver a renewable energy generation project by 2025
Plant a minimum of 500 new trees every year
Encourage our suppliers to reduce their emissions through implementation of the Council’s Social Value Policy
Support residents to access nationally available insulation grants to improve energy efficiency
