Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council3 days agoPupils travel miles to SEND schools, data showsAll councils in South Yorkshire have overspent on transport to SEND schools, data shows.3 days ago17 Dec 2025Firm fined £100k over cemetery contract failuresThe company is fined for failing to maintain grounds and delays in expanding burial space.17 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Children's Services rated 'outstanding' by OfstedThe inspection comes 10 years after the council was stripped of running its Children's Services.16 Dec 202511 Dec 2025New street team to tackle anti-social behaviourThe team will tackle issues such as street drinking and nuisance parking, Rotherham Council says.11 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Council proposes near 5% rent increase next yearRotherham rents could rise by 4.8% to fund housing improvements and the building of new homes.5 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Overhaul of fostering service after death of carerMarcia Grant died after a 12-year-old boy she was looking after reversed a car into her.3 Dec 202518 Nov 2025£6m flood alleviation scheme approvedThe project in Rotherham aims to replace a "bottleneck" bridge over the River Rother.18 Nov 20258 Nov 2025Council launches winter energy cost support schemeRotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.8 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Recycling centres close to replace bay markingsThree of Rotherham's four recycling sites are closing for maintenance work.4 Nov 2025...
