 Local residents are are being invited to join the conversation around plans to improve Wellgate, with drop-in sessions taking place later this month.
The area can benefit from investment from Rotherham Council's Towns and Villages Fund.
Wellgate is a vibrant shopping area and key gateway to the town centre. At the junction of Wellgate and Hollowgate, a number of residential properties have recently been constructed and this has involved an element of soft landscaping.
Along this stretch of Wellgate, there are pockets of land which would benefit from landscape improvements, such as the surface car park and the land to the corner of Wellgate and Hollowgate.
Footway surfacing and street furniture is inconsistent and does appear dated in places. There is a desire to provide a general uplift to the area, in order to improve the environment for local businesses, customers, new residents and people passing through the area.
The proposal will look to improve the general appearance of the area by introducing soft landscaping and considering other public realm improvements such as improved footways surfacing, additional bins, the replacement of bollards and cycle stands.
A concept design has been developed which looks to improve the public realm in the area.
Improvements to the surface car park are proposed, including wildflower planting under the existing trees to the rear of the car park, the provision of bespoke metal panels to define the space and add interest as well as tree and shrub planting to the front of the site.
The proposals seek to reduce the number of bollards in this area, with remaining bollards upgraded to a unified style.
The area surrounding the new residential properties can be enhanced with paving and soft landscaping features.
Further opportunities for planters and soft landscaping is also highlighted in the concept design.
More information can be found on the Towns and Villages Fund webpage.
Consultation drop-in events will take place at Wellgate Court, providing residents with an opportunity to have their say on the proposals. The events will take place on Monday 27 March and Tuesday 28 March. Both events will take place between 2pm and 6pm.
This investment supports the Boston Castle Ward priority around bringing together new and existing communities in the town centre.
For further information about this scheme and to feedback on the proposals, please contact your Neighbourhoods team.
Are you interested in volunteering at Boston Castle?
We are looking for volunteers to help support us with the visitor experience on our weekday and weekend open days.
You will need to be available from April until September on either Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, enjoy working with the public and be physically fit.
If you would like to know more, please contact Clifton Park Museum.
Did you know that a range of community activities take place at the Canklow Pavilion every week?
This includes the Whatever Club, which takes place every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm. Come along and do anything you like!
Crafty Coffee takes place every Friday from 11am to 1pm, where you can come along and get involved in sewing or craft activities.
More information is included on the poster below.
 Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) have launched a Midnight Ramadan Tournament for this year.
The event will host a free weekly 5 a-side league, celebrating the month of Ramadan with tournament based fixtures being held over four Fridays.
For more information or to sign up, please visit the RUCST website.
Now is the perfect time to join Rotherham Council’s fostering family.
Foster carers come from all walks of life and your experience could uniquely help a child in need. There’s no such thing as a 'typical' foster carer so whether you are working, retired, a parent, a grandparent or carer we would love to hear from you.
We’re looking for people who have enough space in their homes and their hearts for some of Rotherham’s most vulnerable children. It’s easy to start your fostering journey. You could foster if you are married, single, in a same sex relationship, homeowner, council tenant or rent a property.
If you have a spare bedroom and over the age of 21 years, you are eligible to apply.
For more information, pop down to our information stand at the following venues:
- Thursday 30 March, 10am to 12noon at Rotherham outdoor market (situated in the entrance)
- Thursday 20 April, 10am to 12noon at Rotherham outdoor market (situated in the entrance)
- Neighbourhoods Roadshow, Monday 24 April, 1pm to 4pm at Kilnhurst Resource Centre, Victoria Street, Kilnhurst
You can also find out much more about fostering online at www.fosteringrotherham.com, or give us a call on 01709 357370.
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