We're delighted to confirm Rotherham has been awarded £12.6m to help the transformation of the town centre.

Last year, a bid was submitted to the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) to help deliver some of our redevelopment plans. The Government has now officially awarded funds to 57 town centres – and Rotherham is one of them.

It means plans to redevelop the markets and deliver a new central library can go ahead. The funds will also support the new Riverside Gardens (part of the Forge Island leisure scheme), improvements to public realm across the town centre, and the expansion and development of Grimm and Co’s new home on Ship Hill.

Read more details here.

We're very pleased to welcome yet another quality eatery to the town centre: LAVA Restaurant & Bar!

Located on Wellgate, LAVA use the highest calibre ingredients from local suppliers. The menu offers a range of mouth-watering dishes including gourmet burgers, salads, tapas and even the Lava Steak Stone experience.

There are some great deals too like Tapas Thursday (5 tapas dishes for only £15).

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 11pm. To book a table, call 01709 830337 (after 5pm) or click here.

Find out more and see the menu on their Facebook page here.

Visit your favourite café, bar or local shop in Rotherham Town Centre and get free weekend parking in all Council-owned off street car parks.

Find out more about the town centre here.