Rother Vale News from Rotherham Council - July 25

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Rother Vale neighbourhood update

The latest news and information from Catcliffe, Treeton and Waverley

July 2025

Funday for Ward Councillors At Waverley

Rother Vale Ward Councillors Jamie Baggaley and Terry Adair joined the community spirit at the Waverley Community Council’s recent Funday, hosting a lively and engaging stall throughout the event.

The Funday attracted a large number of residents, providing a valuable opportunity for the councillors to speak directly with attendees about what matters most to the people of Waverley.

Visitors to the stall were also treated to a range of fun and eco-friendly giveaways. Over 150 “grow your own sunflower” kits were handed out, promoting gardening and sustainability. People signing up to receive the Rother Vale Ward monthly e-bulletin were entered into a prize draw and six lucky winners received a bug hotel for their garden.

New Community Hub

Waverley Community Council has the keys to the new Community Centre, which will be known as 'Waverley Community Hub' when it opens later this year.

A 106 agreement between Rotherham Council and Harworth required the regeneration company to construct a Community Centre, but it's not fitted out for immediate use. Contractors will be working over the next few months to complete the inside of the building.

Rachel Graham, Clerk to Waverley Community Council said 'We're currently unable to provide an opening date but expect it to be during the summer months. We have a dedicated page on our website for the Community Centre, where we will post more updates as the fit-out work progresses."

Catcliffe Residents Trained as Flood Wardens

Local residents in Catcliffe have taken proactive steps to protect their community by developing a dedicated community flood plan. With the support of local councillors, the Environment Agency, and Rotherham Council, members of the group are training to become Flood Wardens.

The training sessions, held at Catcliffe Memorial Hall, have equipped volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in the event of a flood. The role of a Flood Warden is to serve as the eyes and ears of the community. Working closely with agencies and emergency services they help identify risks early and provide essential support to neighbours during emergencies.

“Flood Wardens play a crucial role in keeping people safe,” said a spokesperson from the training team. “They are a friendly and reassuring presence, helping to share information and support residents when it’s most needed.”

The initiative reflects a strong spirit of community resilience in Catcliffe, an area that has experienced significant flood events in recent years.

Aqua Pack Drop-in Session at Catcliffe

Rother Vale Ward Councillors secured funding to provide free ‘Aqua Packs’ to households affected by the floods in Catcliffe and Treeton. These innovative alternatives to sandbags are small, lightweight, and easy to store at home. While they won't completely stop flooding, they can help form a barrier against low-level water and offer an added layer of protection during future incidents.

Seventy three households, along with the café, the local shop and hairdressers all received packs during a drop-in at Chapel Walk Neighbourhood centre last month. Councillors are busy working with volunteers to drop-off further packs to households that were unable to collect on the day.

There are a few remaining packs left for anyone who was affected by flooding. If you would like to receive some please email your name and address to: mandy.ardron@rotherham.gov.uk

people stood with flood prevention equipment

Community Skip Day in Treeton

Ward Councillors recently funded a community skip in Treeton using their housing budget, offering Council tenants a chance to safely dispose of unwanted items. The skip was located on the old garage site at Treetown Crescent and was well attended, with support from Council staff and South Yorkshire Police.

As part of the day, residents were also encouraged to sign up for free water butts and composting bins, and a range of community safety items were handed out.

Councillors have confirmed plans for a second community skip in Treeton, which will be open to both Council and non-Council tenants. Details on the date and location will be shared soon.

More affordable homes from Rotherham Council

More affordable homes will soon be available for local people thanks to Rotherham Council.

The Council is on track to fulfil its promise of delivering 1,000 new homes across the borough by summer 2027.

A recent Cabinet report shows that 57 additional homes were delivered for Council rent between December 2024 and the end of May 2025.

The Council has delivered 687 high-quality affordable homes, including homes for Council rent and Shared Ownership, since January 2018, either by building new homes, or through acquiring properties from a range of sources, including private developers and the open market.

Read the full story.

Gateway train station coming down the line

artist's impression on how the station might look

Plans for the multimillion-pound Rotherham Gateway Station are coming down the line as South Yorkshire’s Mayor and local council leaders backed funding to take the major regeneration project forward.

Rotherham Council Cabinet has endorsed a comprehensive Masterplan and approved the acquisition of land and property.

Council welcomes Orgreave Inquiry

Rotherham Council has welcomed the Government's confirmation of a statutory public inquiry into the policing of picket lines at the Orgreave coking plant on 18 June 1984, during the Miners’ Strike.

The Council has long supported calls for justice. In September 2015, Councillor Wallis and Councillor Watson led a motion that called for a full, independent public inquiry. The motion raised serious concerns about police conduct and evidence manipulation.

This stance was reaffirmed in 2017, when the Council again called for an inquiry, condemning the UK Home Secretary’s previous rejection as a ‘grave injustice.’ At the time, Councillors highlighted compelling evidence—most notably from the IPCC’s 2015 report—demonstrating excessive police violence, misleading narratives, and potential cover-ups.

Read the full story.

Councillors for Rother Vale ward

Councillor Terry Adair

Email: terry.adair@rotherham.gov.uk

Tel: 0788 6520586 | View all details about Cllr Terry Adair

Councillor Jamie Baggaley

Email: jamie.baggaley@rotherham.gov.uk

Tel: 01709 807960 | View all details about Cllr Jamie Baggaley

Contact your local Neighbourhoods Team

Mandy Ardron

Neighbourhood Coordinator for Rother Vale
Email: mandy.ardron@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 01709 254325

Andrea Peers

Senior Neighbourhood Coordinator for South Rotherham
Email: andrea.peers@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 07717 450973

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