5 December 2022
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In view of the rising cost of living, Rotherham Council and its partners will be offering a Warm Welcome at venues across the borough this winter.
The Council is offering a range of brand-new activities for residents of all ages at libraries, including board game groups and crossword sessions. The events will be free to access.
Libraries will also be open as usual for anyone wanting to loan out books or learn more about local history.
Read the full story.
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Rotherham Council has launched a new app which will allow residents to easily check their next bin collection date and which bin will be emptied.
Residents will also be able to set alarms to remind them to put out their bin before 7:30am on collection days.
Subscribers to the Garden Waste collection service will be able to see when their next garden waste bin is due to be emptied.
Waste services information will also be accessible via the app, including opening times and locations of Household Waste Recycling Centres. Residents will also be able to access report forms for missed bins,and be alerted to delay to the service in times of severe weather.
Read more about the benefits and how to get the App.
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Rotherham Council is asking for comments on the proposed changes to enforce moving traffic offences in Rotherham.
The Council is looking to apply to the Department for Transport for new enforcement powers to help improve road safety and reduce congestion at known problem sites.
These include:
- Bridgegate in Rotherham Town Centre, Pedestrian Zone
- High Street in Rotherham Town Centre, Pedestrian Zone
- Clifton Lane, Clifton, Turning Restrictions
- Sheffield Lane, Catcliffe, No Entry
- Wood Lane, Brinsworth, Bus Gate
Read more and share your views.
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 Condensation happens where warm, moist air comes into contact with a cold surface and can happen anywhere in the home.
Whilst condensation itself is harmless, it can lead to mould growth which is unsightly and may affect your heath.
Although mould can be a worry, a few simple changes around the home can cut down on the amount of condensation and help stop the spread of mould –
Reduce moisture: Covering pans when cooking and drying clothes in the bathroom with an open window all help cut down the amount of moisture produced. Increase ventilation: It is important to let as much fresh air into your home as you can. Try to keep a small window ajar, especially after a bath or shower and close the kitchen door when cooking, even just for half an hour. If you have an extractor fan ensure that it is switched on and functioning correctly.
Heat your home: We know this is not easy with rising energy prices but heating your home at even a low level will help.
Regular cleaning: If you do find mould spots, regular cleaning with a fungicidal cleaner is vital to ensure it does not become unmanageable. For more information preventing and combatting condensation and mould in your home visit - www.rotherham.gov.uk/private-housing/information-tenants/5
If you are a Council tenant and think you have damp or mould call the contact centre on 01709 336009 to book an appointment with a technical officer.
 Rotherham Council is hoping a major new Christmas advertising campaign will help inspire more local people to be foster carers.
This year, John Lewis has used its Christmas advert to raise awareness of children in care with the story of a man learning to skateboard, before welcoming a young teenager into the family home.
Watch the advert on the John Lewis YouTube channel.
Read the full story.
On Monday 21 November, the Council’s Cabinet approved a refresh of the Thriving Neighbourhoods Strategy.
The Strategy illustrates how the Council will continue to put communities at the heart of everything they do to ensure Rotherham residents can feel happy, safe and proud.
You can view the refreshed strategy at: Neighbourhood Strategy – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
 Rotherham Council is supporting the Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal to bring festive cheer to families in need across the borough.
The annual campaign by local charity Families First saw more than 2,000 gifts handed out last year to children who may otherwise have not had a present to open on Christmas morning.
Read the full story.
 Aged 16-to-25? Live, work or study in Rotherham? Love music? Then enter our Music Makers competition!
Children’s Capital of Culture and Rotherham Music Service are teaming up to offer local young people the chance to work alongside professionals to deliver a series of brilliant musical events this February half-term. You’ll gain experience in design, writing, events management, and marketing, while also winning a cash prize!
Email amy.sheppard@rotherham.gov.uk for full details of the competition and how to enter. The deadline for applying is 11.59am on Sunday 4th December.
This month, the festive season is underway with the visit of the magical Beauty and the Beast pantomime which will take place from 1 December to Sunday 8 January 2023 at the Rotherham Civic Theatre.
A beloved tale as old as time that will be sure to make you laugh, cry and fall in love with a host of hilarious and hairy characters. Join us for the enchanting journey of the free-spirited Beauty, who is taken prisoner by a Beast. Will Beauty be able to look beyond his beastly exterior and find the true Prince within? All will be revealed.
Read more about the panto' and what's on this December,
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