Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

2 days ago

A man with closely cropped hair and a beard holds a baby up to the camera. Behind them the wall is bare.

Council flats full of 'mould, damp and rats'

Residents say they are suffering from breathing problems because of poor housing conditions.

2 days ago

Rotherham Council's Riverside House in the town, a red stone building on the right. A red car is parked outside in a disabled space. A Zebra crossing is ahead, before a bridge over the River Don, with two church spires and trees in the distance. A modern office block is on the left of the road.

Council price hike to 'save' adult care services

The council said the adult social care fee rises would be for services as part of budget proposals.

White campervan about to cross the River Rother at Catcliffe on the B6067 Treeton Lane. Double yellow lines along the brown brick bridge and the River Rother with trees and bushes to the left. Blue sky and white clouds above, and shadows from riverbank trees on the road

New bridge could prevent future flooding

Bridge will allow more water to pass beneath it to reduce flooding to once-a-century event.

6 Feb 2025

A battery energy storage system, with units spread across a concrete plot in a rural landscape.

Battery storage site approved despite objections

Councillors give the go-ahead to the energy site between Brinsworth Road and the M1 near Rotherham.

6 Feb 2025

5 Feb 2025

A green Sheffield Connect electric bus in Sheffield's city centre.

Plan to cut bus journey times and improve services

The £3m project aims to encourage more people to use buses between Rotherham and Wath upon Dearne.

5 Feb 2025

4 Feb 2025

A mock-up of outside the station from ground level. There are modern buildings and paved areas with benches. There are also cycle paths and spaces for coaches. The area is decorated by plants and trees.

New railway station given updated opening date

Transport hub will combined mainline rail and Tram Train services in one interchange.

4 Feb 2025

Controversial energy unit recommended for approval

Rotherham Council receives 45 letters objecting to the battery energy storage system in Brinsworth.

A generic image of a pupil writing in an exercise book. It is a close up showing the desk, with a lined book on it with paragraphs of text. The pupil is poised as if writing. The pen is pink. You can see their arms and up to their collar, although the background is slightly blurred.

Extra special needs places at mainstream schools

Places will allow pupils with special need and disabilities to access support while attending class.