Thank You Oak House Vaccination Centre Team

Wickersley Ward, Cllr Ellis, visited Oak House Vaccination Centre to give out tubs of Chocolate Heroes and an important Thank You message to all the team involved in making sure the Covid 19 vaccination process is safe and efficient.

Everyone, including Security, Receptionist, Phone Operators and Nurses, were thanked on behalf of the Wickersley Ward residents and Wickersley Ward Councillors.

Follow this link to read the whole story and more about the team.

February Resident of the Month

This Month’s Wickersley Ward Resident of the Month nomination came from Rotherfed's Community Organiser, Rob Gooding. Rotherfed is an organisation that supports communities to grow and develop, working with them to build their sense of belonging, community pride and spirit.  

Rob works with many committed volunteers but Wickersley Resident, Jo Workman's community spirit and diverse range of community work, before and throughout the Covid pandemic, stood out. 

Wickersley Ward Councillors, Cllr Hoddinott and Cllr Read, were delighted to surprise Jo with a big bunch of flowers and a gift card to spend at a local florist and gift shop. 

Follow this link to read more about Jo and the volunteering work she does for our community. 

March Resident of the Month

Street Pride Spring Clean

Some of your local Wickersley Ward Streets received a big clean, just before Spring begins, to help reduce vegetation growth along the roadside and paths. Along with a Road Sweeper, Street Pride Officers litter picked and brushed the streets clean. 

Follow this link to Wickersley Blog to read more. 

New Trees for Bramley Park

Wickersley Ward Councillors were given the opportunity to support Rotherham Council’s Tree Planting Scheme and agreed that Bramley Park would be a good location for some Carbon busting Flora. 

To read the whole story, follow this link to Wickersley Blog. 

Ward boundary changes

All seats on Rotherham Council are up for election this year and will take place based on new Ward boundaries for all Wards and all seats. The number of Council seats will be reduced from 63 to 59 and the number of Wards will be increased from 21 to 25.

There will be nine three-Councillor Wards and 16 two-Councillor Wards across the Borough.

Wickersley Ward will no longer exist. Flanderwell and Sunnyside will move into the new Wickersley North Ward and will also include Listerdale. Bramley will move into the new Bramley and Ravenfield Ward.

A full map of the new Wards can be found on the Council’s elections web page.

Voters will begin to receive their poll cards from the end of March, which will include details of which Ward they come under and which polling station they should use (if not voting by post or proxy), which may have changed following the boundary review.

The census is coming on Sunday 21 March 2021

By taking part, you can help to inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.

It’s important that you fill in your census questionnaire online. It’s easy to take part, but if you need a little extra help there are a wide range of support services.

There’s language support and accessible census guidance. You can also get help from census staff in the contact centre over the phone, in a web chat or on social media.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will send you a letter in the post with an access code and instructions. You can fill your census questionnaire in online as soon as you get yours.

If your household circumstances change on Census Day, you can let the ONS know.

Remember, if you, or anyone you know, needs help, there’s plenty available.

For more information, visit www.census.gov.uk

Sunnyside Supplies

South Yorkshire Police Crime Prevention Advice

Over recent months, your local Police Team have seen an increase in theft from cars and other vehicles, most of which would have been avoided if the vehicles had been locked.  Criminals are targeting cars for small change, sunglasses and items stored in glove compartments.  

Don’t become a victim! Remove all items from view and keep your car doors locked.

Follow this link for further advice on crime prevention from South Yorkshire Police. 

Cut Fuel Bills And Improve Energy Efficiency 

A new Rotherham Council Scheme will help people switch to a better tariff, improve their home’s energy efficiency and claim grants to reduce fuel use and costs.

To read more about this Scheme, follow the link below. 

Council to help Rotherham residents cut fuel bills and improve energy efficiency – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council