7 July 2023
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Work has started on the development of ten new affordable, energy efficient homes in East Herringthorpe as part of the Council’s ambitious housing development programme.
The Leader of Rotherham Council, Councillor Chris Read together with Dalton and Thrybergh Ward Members and contractors R H Fullwood officially broke ground on the site last week.
Read the full story.
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Rotherham Council is stepping up its campaign to encourage more local people to consider becoming foster carers by launching its first ever television advert.
The 30-second commercial is airing for the first time this week using Sky Adsmart, which can target different types of households in a specific area. The advert is also available to view on the Council’s YouTube Channel and will be shared on its social media channels.
Read the full story.
The Rotherham Healthy Holidays programme for children and young people is back during the school summer holidays and it’s bigger and better than ever!
Local parents are being encouraged to book places for their children at the earliest opportunity.
Free places are available to many children, including the 11,000 from the borough who receive benefits-related free school meals. Many providers also offer good value paid places as well.
In total there are 59 different activity sessions planned right across the borough this summer, which is the most since Rotherham Healthy Holidays first began in Easter 2021. Every Rotherham Healthy Holidays session includes a meal.
Read the full story and see the activities calendar.
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 People with disabilities and their carers are set to benefit from a new changing places facility which has been unveiled at the Magna Science Centre.
It's the second of eight planned facilities to open across the borough, after Rotherham Council secured almost £500,000 in funding.
Read the full story.
Rotherham Council has partnered with DrinkCoach to help residents to get tailored alcohol advice and support on their phone, tablet or laptop.
Rotherham residents will be able to access free online coaching sessions which will connect them with a DrinkCoach via video call. Sessions are confidential and convenient with daytime, evening and weekend appointments available.
Read more about the service.
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Rotherham Council’s Cabinet is set to recommend the amount paid by Council tenants towards district heating costs be reduced at its meeting on Monday 10 July.
The recommendation will be put to full council and, if agreed, approximately 1,260 properties will receive a reduction in the amount they pay to receive heat through the Council’s district heating network.
Read the full story.
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 Rotherham Council is seeking to update its adult social care priorities for the borough. To achieve the best outcomes for people, we recognise the importance of putting the person at the heart of everything we do. That means involving people in the things that matter to them and making sure we design our services based on the views of people who need them. We want to make sure that everyone is treated fairly and equally, and that no one gets left out. Please take part in our online survey.
If you would prefer to complete this in person or on a paper form, we have a series of drop in events across the borough. Full details can be found on the Rotherham Council website here
Public consultations have opened on the Public Space Protection Order that covers Rotherham Town Centre and Clifton Park, and the borough-wide order on dogs.
These two orders, that deal with anti-social behaviour and dog fouling and are due to expire in September 2023.
Take part in a Consultation – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Maltby Town Council has put forward a Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish of Maltby to Rotherham Council, where it will now undergo public consultation, prior to independent examination.
Neighbourhood planning enables communities to play a much stronger role in shaping the areas in which they live and work and in supporting new development proposals. Once a neighbourhood plan is in place, decisions on planning applications will be made using both the Council's local plan and the neighbourhood plan and any other material considerations.
Take part in a Consultation – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
A by-election will be held in Dinnington ward on Thursday 13 July. If you are registered as a postal voter and have not yet received your ballot paper, please contact electoral.services@rotherham.gov.uk
If you are voting in person at the polling station, you must bring an accepted form of photographic ID with you. For full details visit the Council website at www.rotherham.gov.uk/voter-id
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