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March 2021
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
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Local elections in May
Register to vote
The government has confirmed that local elections will take place in Rotherham in May this year. Polls to elect all Rotherham Borough Councillors, the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner and parish councillors across the borough will take place on Thursday 6 May.
Work is underway to ensure that the elections are conducted as safely as possible, including measures such as transparent screens and providing hand sanitiser at polling stations, but voters may consider alternatives such as postal ballots and voting by proxy. It is quick and easy to register to vote – we would urge Rotherham residents not to leave it too late to register.
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.
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The Millers Holiday Camp - Free Easter Half Term Activities
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) will be offering free Easter Half Term activities - the activities are open to everyone who receives free school meals and will include a free hot meal.
See attached poster or the RUCST website for further details and information on how to book on the sessions.
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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
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Rawmarsh Clean Up
Streetpride carried out a clean up your community day around Peashill Street, Ingshead Avenue and Dale Road area of Rawmarsh. The team carried out grubbing of wall bottoms, general weed removal, scraping up of overgrown pathways with leaf cover and litter picking. In the future, once Covid-19 restrictions are eased, it is hoped that the local community will be able to get involved in the clean up day.
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.
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Councillors for Rawmarsh
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Councillor Robert Bird
Email: robert.bird@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 07787 243677
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Councillor Sandra Marriott
Email: sandra.marriott@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 01709 255907
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Councillor David Sheppard
Email: david.sheppard@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 07503 654938
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Contact your local Neighbourhoods Team
Julie Colley
Neighbourhood Coordinator for Rawmarsh julie.colley@rotherham.gov.uk 01709 255422
Nicola Hacking
Senior Neighbourhood Coordinator for North Rotherham nicola.hacking@rotherham.gov.uk 01709 254376
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