29 July 2022
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Local Government Awards - Rotherham 'Most Improved'
Rotherham Council has been named as the most improved council in the country at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2022.
The prestigious annual event honoured local authorities and individuals from across the UK in 22 categories, culminating in a ceremony in London on 20 July 2022.
And it was Rotherham Council that was announced as Most Improved Council in recognition of the huge progress the authority has made over a number of years. The judges unanimously agreed that “from a rock bottom position it is possible to rebuild the trust of the community through understanding, courage and openness.”
Read full story.
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Legacy To Live On After Womens EURO 2022
 Rotherham was a sea of orange when it welcomed France and Netherlands to the EUFA Women's EURO 22 last Saturday, 23 July. Thousands of fans and local party-goers gathered for the carnival-style build-up to the last of the town's tournament matches.
Despite having to say 'goodbye' to our guests after our final match, the tournament legacy will live on. The Council is working with partners to to encourage more women and girls to be physically active and to become leaders of the future, whether that’s through football or other fitness activities.
Women's football, girls' football, coaching and refereeing are just some of the activities you might want to enjoy. Read more about female football in Rotherham and get involved.
Saturday's quarter-final was the fourth and final game at the ASSEAL New York Stadium and took total attendances to the games hosted in the town to 33,870, or around 8,500 fans per match. Thanks to all our volunteers and everyone who helped make the event so memorable.
We'd love to hear your feedback about the impact of the tournament on Rotherham. Please share your thoughts and you could win a £50 Amazon voucher!
Take the survey here before 23 September.
Improvements to Greasbrough Green Spaces
The first scheme in the Council’s £4million Towns and Villages Fund (TVF) programme has been completed. The works has linked two well-used green spaces; Greasbrough Park and Recreation Ground.
The first scheme in the Council’s £4million Towns and Villages Fund (TVF) programme has been completed.
The works in Greasbrough has linked two well-used green spaces; Green Flag Award winning Greasbrough Park and the nearby Recreation Ground through the creation of a new green corridor.
Read full story.
The next TVF schemes in the pipeline are:
- Laburnum Parade (Hellaby and Maltby West)
- Ridgeway (Dalton and Thrybergh)
- Masefield Road (Hoober)
- Broadway Shops (Swinton Rockingham)
Read about what's planned.
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Making Our Communities Safer
 Rotherham Healthy Holidays is up and running and we've a huge range of exciting activities happening across the borough over the next five weeks, including parkour, robotics, kickboxing, BMX, street dance and much more.
And there's more good news, as we've still got some free places left for eligible children. You can even pick and choose which sessions you'd like to go to.
See our website for the full Healthy Holidays Programme and get involved. Watch the 3-minute Healthy Holidays video.
Read full story.
 Road closures will be in place this and next weekend around the M1 J33 roundabout (southbound). Please follow the diversion routes and leave extra time for your journey. Thank you for your patience.
Read travel advice in full.
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