Public consultation launches for transport proposals at Parkgate

Proposals to improve transport, walking and cycling infrastructure at Parkgate in Rotherham will go to public consultation, as transport chiefs seek views to shape future plans.

Local people and businesses are invited to have their say between 15 March and 16 April 2021 on the proposals, which include:

• a new link road, footway and cycleway from Aldwarke Lane into Parkgate Shopping (Stadium Way)
• highway improvements at Taylors Lane roundabout
• a new 300-space Park & Ride facility for the Parkgate Tram Train terminus.

Read more and find out how to participate in the survey

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.

Rawmarsh ward will no longer exist. The current ward will be split into Rawmarsh West and Rawmarsh East wards. Rawmarsh West will include parts of Upper Haugh (currently in Hoober ward). Rawmarsh East will include parts of Rawmarsh that are currently in Silverwood 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 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

Beat the Street

Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see Rotherham transformed into a giant game!

See how far you can walk, cycle, run, scoot and roll in just 6 weeks. There are great challenges to enjoy and prizes up for grabs. The game is currently planned to start on 14 April 2021 and end on 26 May 2021.

For further information visit the Beat The Street website.