The_Eco_Garden

Sarah and Stephanie are planning to open a new zero waste shop in Waverley as part of a larger social enterprise.

The concept is to provide a place for people to learn about zero waste living, and the pair are keen to find out people’s opinions and most importantly ideas on what stock they would like to see.

They will be asking lots of questions over the coming weeks, to gather as much information as possible. If you would like to find out more please visit The_Eco_Garden Facebook page or read the the full Eco_Garden story.

Download the Covid-19 app now

The new Covid-19 app is now available to download for free and is the fastest way to see if you're at risk from coronavirus.

The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community.

The app has a number of tools to protect you, including contact tracing, local area alerts and venue check-in. It uses proven technology from Apple and Google, designed to protect every user’s privacy.

You can get help with downloading or using the app here

Things you need to know about social distancing

One of the main ways that coronavirus is spreading in Rotherham is through social contact between families and friends. To keep you and your loved ones safe you must follow the guidelines.

Keep to the rule of six – do not meet in groups of more than six people either inside or outside. There is a minimum £200 fine for anyone found breaking this rule.

Stay two metres (six feet) away from anyone you do not live with.

A maximum of 15 people will be allowed to attend weddings and receptions. The current maximum of 30 people attending funerals will remain in place.

Sporting venues that can’t currently host spectators will not be able to allow people in from October as initially planned.

The rule of six will now also apply to indoor sports, no more than six people (adults) will be allowed to take part in sporting activity together in any indoor venue.

Face coverings must be worn by customers, passengers and staff in shops, taxis, on public transport and in hospitality venues, except when seated to eat and drink. There is a minimum £200 fine for anyone found breaking these rules.

Further information and guidance about Covid-19 can be found on the Council's website

New play equipment for Catcliffe 

Ward Councillors have awarded £2,000 from their Community Chest Budget towards the development of Poplar Way Play Area. This will be match funding for a much larger project. 

Consultation was carried out last year to find out what local residents would like to see. Two new designs have been received and Catcliffe Parish Council will be making a decision in October after consulting with the local primary school children.

Tackling nuisance off-road bikes

Ward Councillors have allocated funding to purchase a number of warning signs that will be displayed in hotspot areas to discourage off-road biking around the ward.

These warning signs, known as section 171 notices, can be placed in prominent areas where there is a problem with off-road bikes and give police powers to seize nuisance vehicles without having to issue the rider with a statutory notice.

South Yorkshire Police and Rotherham Council will be working together to identify areas where there are growing concerns with off- road bikes.

You can report issues with off-road bikes or for any non-urgent police enquiries on the South Yorkshire Police website 

Would you like to be part of a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme? 

Catcliffe Parish Council are looking for people who would like to join up to a neighbourhood watch scheme in Catcliffe. How involved you are in Neighbourhood Watch is up to you. You can sign up to be a member and receive local messages from partners, receive Neighbourhood Watch national newsletters, or you could become a co-ordinator for you street or local area.

For more information on Neighbourhood watch visit their website

If you live in Catcliffe and would like to be part of a local scheme you can email  Sarah Youngman catcliffepcouncil@gmail.com  

Shine a light on Rotherham’s voluntary and community sector

Working with Rotherham Together Partnership, Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR)  want to produce short videos to help showcase the diverse and immensely important support our voluntary groups achieve, explaining the positive difference they make to people’s lives and communities.

find out more about how you can help ‘shine a light on Rotherham’s voluntary and community sector’ 

You can also email Kerry.mcgrath@varotherham.org.uk or call 01709 829821. The deadline for submissions is 23rd October 2020.