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Welcome to the official page for Rotherham Council. This page is monitored Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays).

To report issues with potholes, bins, flytipping, gritting, fraud and more, visit www.rotherham.gov.uk

03/11/2026

Anston and Woodsetts Ward By-election🗳

Ballot papers for postal voters are now being sent out, so keep your eyes peeled for them coming through your letterbox.

Please return these as soon as you can!

Please read your ballot papers carefully to see how many candidates you can vote for as this varies depending on which ward you are voting in. If ballot papers are lost or damaged please contact [email protected] or call 01709 336010 as soon as you can.

For more➡️ https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/elections

03/11/2026

A Rotherham resident has been fined more than £1,100 after failing to clear large amounts of waste from a garden despite repeated opportunities to do so♻️

We are committed to keeping neighbourhoods clean and safe and will take action when residents fail to meet their responsibilities.

Read more here➡️ https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/news/article/1272/rotherham-resident-fined-more-than-1-100-after-failing-to-clear-waste-filled-garden

Find out how to report fly-tipping and dispose of waste responsibly➡️ https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/fly-tipping-1

03/11/2026

Join us for the Clifton Park Bonfire and Firework Display which will take place on Thursday 5 November from 4pm to 9pm🎇

Enjoy fairground rides from 4pm to 9pm, Bonfire lit at 6:45pm and a spectacular fireworks show at 7:30pm, lighting up the night sky.

If you are planning on attending, please plan your travel carefully. Doncaster Road and Middle Lane are closed this year from 5:30pm to 9pm and Clifton Lane will be closed from 7:45pm to 9pm.

Therefore, the closest public car parks are:

• Drummond Street carpark (240 spaces, 19 disabled spaces)
• Clifton Hall Car Park (46 spaces, 3 disabled spaces)
• Bus station Multi Story (500 spaces)
• Wellgate multi storey (220 spaces,11 disabled spaces)

Find out more about parking in Rotherham Town Centre➡️ https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/parking/parking-rotherham/1

03/11/2026

Join us in Rotherham Town Centre on Saturday 14 November and get into the festive spirit at our Christmas Light Switch-On🎄

Activities start at 3pm and include festive, artist led workshops in the Minster, pop-up performances at Forge Island and a fairground.

Plus live music in All Saints' Square, festive walkabouts, and the all-important light switch on at 6pm✨

Find out more about the programme and details of this year’s event here➡️ www.rotherham.gov.uk/events/event/2268/14-november-christmas-lights-switch-on-at-rotherham-town-centre

📸 Photography by Sam McQueen

03/11/2026

Anston and Woodsetts by-election🗳

A by-election will be held in the Anston and Woodsetts ward on Thursday 19 November 2026.

If you live in Anston and Woodsetts ward and are not registered to vote, you have until midnight tonight (Tuesday 3 November) to register at➡️ https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Full details can be found on our website➡️ https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/elections

03/11/2026

Rotherham’s annual LEAF Jobs and Careers Fair is back, providing an opportunity for students, jobseekers and those wanting a change in career to explore a wide range of vacancies and career pathways🍃

This interactive event is the perfect place to:
✅ Connect with local employers, education providers and training organisations
✅ Explore current job vacancies and apprenticeship opportunities
✅ Get practical advice on career pathways and how to get into work

Join us at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Wednesday 4 November from 9am until 2pm🗓️

The event is free and no booking is required, just drop-in when you can.

For more information visit➡️ www.facebook.com/LEAFCareers

02/11/2026

On Wednesday 11 November at 10:55am, we will be paying our respects to those who fought to protect our country and fight for our freedoms.

The Mayor of Rotherham will lead the two-minute silence to commemorate Armistice Day. Join us in All Saints Square, Rotherham Town Centre.

You can find more information on our website➡️ www.rotherham.gov.uk/events/event/2264/armistice-day

30/10/2026

Less than three weeks to go🎄

The countdown to Christmas is officially on and soon we’ll be welcoming the magic of the Christmas Lights Switch-On back to Rotherham Town Centre.

📅 Saturday 14 November
⏰ 3pm to 6pm
📍 Rotherham Town Centre
🎟️ Free to attend

Wrap up warm and join us for a wonderfully festive afternoon, packed with live music in All Saints' Square, creative workshops, walkabout acts, a festive makeover in Snails Yard, fairground rides and plenty more Christmas cheer!

Gather your friends and family and come along as we light up Rotherham for Christmas✨

Find out more about this year’s event here➡️ www.rotherham.gov.uk/events/event/2268/14-november-christmas-lights-switch-on-at-rotherham-town-centre

📸 Photography by Sam McQueen

30/10/2026

November is National Care Leavers Month.

To mark the occasion, Rotherham care leavers have taken over the airwaves to produce a special one-hour radio show🎙️

Created entirely by care leavers, the programme offers an insight into their lives while showcasing the wide range of events and activities planned for care leavers across Rotherham.

From shaping the content to selecting all the music, care leavers have led every step of the production.

Tune in to Rother Radio on Sunday 1 November at 1pm🗓️

Missed it? Don't worry, you can listen again at➡️ www.rotherradio.co.uk/listen-again

30/10/2026

Winter is coming🌨️ We’re searching for willing residents to volunteer as Snow Wardens to help protect the borough from the dangers of icy pavements and footpaths☃️

As a Snow Warden volunteer, you will be helping to clear snow and ice from paths and areas used by pedestrians❄️ All you need to have is warm clothing, non-slip footwear, and a charged mobile phone📱

We will provide you with all the equipment you need including a snow shovel, a high visibility vest, gloves, and rock salt🧤

Interested in joining our team of volunteers? You can find out more on our website➡️ www.rotherham.gov.uk/winter-roads/snow-warden

Address

Riverside House, Main Street
Rotherham
S601AE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441709382121

Website

http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

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