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Friday, Jun 28

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Popular school holiday programme returns this summer

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Rotherham Healthy Holidays is back this summer break, providing a range of activities across the borough for children and young people.

Monday, Jun 24

15

Shared Lives Week celebrations to commence in Rotherham

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Residents across Rotherham will begin celebrating Shared Lives week in style with events taking place to honour the amazing network of Shared Lives carers.

Tuesday, Jun 18

12

Bridge-strengthening works in Rotherham

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Essential repair works to the A630 Centenary Way Viaduct in Rotherham, will start on Monday 8 July 2024.

Thursday, Jun 13

13

Rotherham Council’s Chief Executive awarded OBE

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Chief Executive Sharon Kemp has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list, for her services to business and to the community in Rotherham and South Yorkshire.

Monday, Jun 10

15

What is on this June

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

Friday, Jun 7

20

Rotherham candidates confirmed for the 2024 General Election

Rotherham Council has received nomination papers from candidates standing in the three constituencies in the borough at next month’s General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024.

Wednesday, Jun 5

16

Rotherham shows its support for Armed Forces community

Rotherham will come together again to say thank you to our Armed Forces community on Saturday 22 June.

Monday, Jun 3

13

Rotherham Council to support National Carers’ Week with community events

Rotherham Council is to join local partners and charities to support Carers’ Week 2024 with a string of events.

Wednesday, May 29

11

New strategy will set out vision for children and young people with SEND

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Cabinet will be asked to approve a refresh of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy, which sets out the priorities and vision for SEND services over the next four years.

Friday, May 24

18

Rotherham Council Leader announces new Cabinet

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The Leader of Rotherham Council, Cllr Chris Read, has announced the new Cabinet at the first Full Council Meeting on Wednesday 22 May.

Cabinet set to consider extending free school meal vouchers for six months

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Rotherham Council’s Cabinet is set to approve plans to provide support for households on a low-income across Rotherham, including free school meal provision for children during school holidays.

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Rotherham in Bloom 2024 is Now Open

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The search is on for Rotherham’s best gardens, with the annual Rotherham in Bloom Garden Competition now open for entries.

Friday, May 17

18

New Mayor for Rotherham

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Councillor Sheila Cowen has been appointed as Rotherham’s new First Citizen.

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Opportunity for communities to have their say on new clean energy substation proposed in Rotherham **Partner Release**

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National Grid is consulting communities from 20 May to 17 June on its plans for a new electricity substation near Brinsworth in Rotherham.

Monday, May 13

16

Welcome the new Mayor at the annual Mayor’s Parade

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Residents have the opportunity to meet the new Mayor of Rotherham at the annual Mayor’s Parade in Rotherham town centre on Saturday 18 May from 10am.

Wednesday, May 8

15

Foster families will be celebrated as part of Foster Care Fortnight

The stories of foster carers across Rotherham are being celebrated as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

Wednesday, May 1

14

What's on this May

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

Wednesday, Apr 17

13

National Offer Day: Over 99% of children offered one of their preferred school choice

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Families from across the borough have been notified about which school their child has secured a place at for the new school year.

Wednesday, Apr 10

17

Young person looking for the next step? Rotherham Apprenticeship Live event could be just the job

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The free-to-attend Rotherham Council event runs from 4-7pm on Wednesday 24 April at New York Stadium and will feature a variety of employers offering apprenticeship vacancies, information and advice.

Monday, Apr 8

14

Art Explora Mobile Museum to visit Rotherham

The Art Explora Mobile Museum is set to visit Rotherham, when school children, community groups and adults will get the chance to view work from some of the world’s most famous artists.

Friday, Apr 5

18

Local elections in Rotherham set for Thursday 2 May – register to vote!

Local elections will take place in Rotherham on Thursday 2 May this year and Rotherham Council is asking residents to make sure they are registered to vote by Tuesday 16 April.

Thursday, Mar 28

16

Colourful Parade and Celebration in Rotherham Town Centre

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Rotherham to Welcome Puppet That’s Taller Than Double-decker Bus in Colourful Parade and Celebration in Rotherham Town Centre.

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What's on this April

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We are running lots of fun events across Rotherham this April.

14

Historical clock chimes again after a decade of silence

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A clock that has remained silent for a decade has chimed again for the first time today (Tuesday 26th March 2024) as works to the clock tower at the former Maltby Grammar School gather a pace.

Monday, Mar 25

17

Short Breaks funding to provide additional support for young people with complex needs

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Rotherham Council was successful in securing an additional £1m of funding to expand the Short Breaks Innovation Fund programme for 2024 to 2025.

Friday, Mar 22

19

Rotherham Council announces completion of energy efficient homes

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Rotherham Council’s Councillor Sarah Allen and Councillor Joanna Baker-Rogers joined partners RH Fullwood & Co Ltd to celebrate the completion of ten new affordable, energy efficient homes.

Thursday, Mar 21

16

Changing Places facility installed at Rotherham’s historic Wentworth Woodhouse

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A Changing Places facility designed for people with learning or physical disabilities has been installed in the gardens of Wentworth Woodhouse, following funding secured by Rotherham Council.

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Celebrating Towns and Villages projects across the borough

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Over the last two years, Rotherham Council’s ward councillors have been working with teams from the Council to deliver 22 Towns and Villages projects in the heart of their communities.

Wednesday, Mar 20

10

Quarry Lane shopping parade gets a refresh thanks to Towns and Villages

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A much loved and well used shopping parade in North Anston has had a make-over thanks to funding from the Towns and Villages scheme.

Monday, Mar 18

16

Decisions agreed by Rotherham Council’s Cabinet today

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Plans to increase the number of foster carers in Rotherham and develop new Council homes were discussed and agreed when Rotherham Council’s Cabinet held its latest meeting today, Monday 18 March