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Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 2d

Rotherham's Christmas Lights Switch-on returns on Saturday 15 November at 3pm to 6pm in Rotherham town centre!🎄

Come along for an afternoon of music, performances, workshops, market stalls and more🎅

More info➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/fyhwjrvqwe

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

⚠️ Yorkshire Water is currently repairing a burst water main in Swinton, at the junction of Thomas Street and Duke Street.

Road closures are in place.

Please find an alternative route if you are travelling in this direction.

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 10d

Household Waste Recycling Centres across the borough will be opening at 10am to 4pm every day of the week until Wednesday 1 April 2026♻️

For more information, visit➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/yljjbeptxp

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 12d

This October, there are lots of fun activities taking place across the borough, and this includes the return of the popular Plug In & Play Festival🎮

Also, Rotherham Civic Theatre will host moving drama Fishlake🎭

Find out more here➡️
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKRMBC/bulletins/3f0cb63

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 13d

Want advice on your energy bills, benefits and pension credit, or health and wellbeing over the winter period?❄️

Come along to our free Winter Wellbeing Event on Wednesday 8 October at 10:30am to 3pm at Riverside House.

Find out more➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/xwnzbnojod

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 17d

There are around 2,800 people who access non-residential care and support across Rotherham.

We want to hear from them about proposed changes to our Non-Residential Charging Policy🗣️

Visit➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/emnjawvwnn

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 19d

Want advice on your energy bills, benefits and pension credit, or health and wellbeing over the winter period?❄️

Come along to our free Winter Wellbeing Event on Wednesday 8 October at 10:30am to 3pm at Riverside House.

Find out more➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/lsozwfvcgo

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 21d

Remember to rescue those items from your general waste bin and put them into the correct recycling bin so they can be turned into something new♻️

Not sure what items go in which bin? Find out more here➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/lnzlbxpfrp

#RecyclingWeek

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 23d

This Recycling Week rescue items from the wrong bin♻️

When we recycle, we give products a chance to be turned into something new. Be sure to recycle those yogurt pots, egg boxes, shampoo bottles, and more!

Find out what items go in which bin➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/wobdwuftdl

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 23d

Want advice on your energy bills, benefits and pension credit, or health and wellbeing over the winter period?❄️

Come along to our free Winter Wellbeing Event on Wednesday 8 October at 10:30am to 3pm at Riverside House.

Find out more➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/qxizalzafx

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · 27d

Rotherham Council’s housing contractors Greenchurch Developments Ltd. donated £2,000 of clothing, equipment and food items to Shiloh Rotherham, a charity that offers support to adults who are, or at risk of becoming homeless to honour their commitment to the Council’s Social Value Policy.

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Sep 7

⚠️ Cadent Gas is due to start work at St Ann's Road and Rawmarsh Road from Monday 8 September.

Temporary traffic lights will be in place.

Delays are expected. Please find an alternative route if you are travelling in this direction.

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Sep 6

2/2 If you wish to leave a message of condolence, you can leave your personal message on the Royal Family’s website➡️

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Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Sep 6

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent.

In respect to her years of service to the people of the UK and beyond, the Council will be lowering the flags at Riverside House and the Town Hall to half-mast. 1/2

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Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Sep 5

⚠️ Yorkshire Water is repairing a leak on Fitzwilliam Road, near the junction with Cottenham Road Eastwood.

Temporary traffic lights are in place.

Please find an alternative route if you are travelling in this direction.

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Sep 4

Rotherham Show is back again this year!🎪

With a variety of performances, acts, and activities lined up, there is so much to look forward to🎶

Find out more about what awaits you here➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/kxvpnuqjoo

#RotherhamShow #RotherhamShow2025

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Sep 4

Clifton Park Splash Play has now re-opened🌳

If you’re coming to Rotherham Show this weekend, the weather is looking warm so you can make the most of it!☀️

The Splash Park will be open every weekend this September.

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Sep 3

⚠️ Cadent Gas is due to start work at St Ann's Road and Rawmarsh Road from Monday 8 September.

Temporary traffic lights will be in place.

Delays are expected. Please find an alternative route if you are travelling in this direction.

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Sep 1

This September, there are lots of fun activities taking place across the borough, and this includes the return of the Rotherham Show🎪

And Rotherham Civic Theatre presents a fascinating drama called Mettle🎭

Find out more here➡️
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKRMBC/bulletins/3ed0cb8

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Aug 29

We’re really sorry. Clifton Park Waterplay has had to be closed due to a broken water pump. We apologise to families for the closure but we’re working as quickly as possible to fix the issue and reopen the Waterplay as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Aug 29

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to Rotherham Show this year🎪

Expect an incredible line up of performances, acts, and activities✨

You can find out more on our website➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/ztqatiwqtm

#RotherhamShow #RotherhamShow2025

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Paddling Pool at Clifton Park Splash Park has now re-opened.

Make the most of the final days of the school holidays and come down to Clifton Park🌳

Find out more about the recent makeover here➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/ftwhraskvz

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Aug 27

Although the school holidays are almost over, that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop🤩

Rotherham Show is back again this year on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September!🎪

Find out more on our website➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/ahyvspjdlx

#RotherhamShow #RotherhamShow2025

Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Aug 26

Rotherham is gearing up for a weekend of celebration, creativity and family fun as the Rotherham Show returns to Clifton Park on Sat 6 and Sun 7 Sept🎪

➡️ https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/news/article/1161/rotherham-set-to-celebrate-with-a-weekend-of-fun-at-the-rotherham-show

Photo credit: Sam McQueen

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Rotherham Council @rotherhamcouncil.bsky.social · Aug 25

Worried about tears at the school gates on the first day of school?🎒

Whether you’re worried about your child or yourself, we’ve got lots of top tips to help you feel prepared📲

Go online here to find out more➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/efiktdtkrl