Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

04/09/2026

The way private renting works has changed🏠

Have you checked what the Renters' Rights Act means for you?

If you're an experienced landlord or new to renting out property, it's important to understand the new requirements and make sure your tenants receive the information they're entitled to🏡

Taking a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the changes now could help avoid issues further down the line.

Find out more here➡️ www.gov.uk/government/publications/renters-rights-act-2025-implementation-roadmap/implementing-the-renters-rights-act-2025-our-roadmap-for-reforming-the-private-rented-sector

04/09/2026

Could your business be Rotherham’s Social Value Business of the Year?🌟

Is your organisation delivering social value through a contract with Rotherham Council or another public sector body in the borough? If so, we’d love to hear from you📣

The Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards celebrate businesses that are creating real, lasting change by investing in local people, places, communities and the borough’s economy.

Tell us how you’re making a difference in Rotherham:

• Economic impact — supporting local jobs, SMEs or VCSEs
• Transforming lives — through employment, youth engagement or inclusion
• Community support — helping vulnerable or underrepresented groups
• Partnership working — collaborating locally to maximise impact

If your business is delivering high-quality services and helping to build a stronger, fairer Rotherham for all, showcase the difference you're making by entering here➡️ https://www.brawards.co.uk/socialvaluebusinessoftheyear

03/09/2026

The Luminarium Experience is an extraordinary addition to this year’s Rotherham Show🌈

A walk-in immersive experience made up of a mesmerising network of colourful domes and pathways, make sure you pre-book your tickets today so you don't miss out➡️ https://bit.ly/4fYJQV1

The Luminarium Experience arrives at Rotherham Show in Clifton Park on 5 and 6 September!🌈

Explore the stunning Timisien installation, a fusion of art and architecture to inspire curiosity, reflection and wonder. This walk-in immersive experience is made up of a mesmerising network of colourful domes and pathways, created by Architects of Air, who have amazed visitors worldwide for over 30 years.

📅 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September
⏰ 11.30am - 5pm, 20 minute sessions throughout the day
📍 Clifton Park, Blue Field
🎟️ Tickets £4.50

Perfect for families, curious minds and anyone looking to experience something extraordinary at this year’s Rotherham Show. The Luminarium experience is fully accessible for wheelchair users and the SEND community are warmly welcomed.

We highly recommend booking in advance, visit the link in bio or head to ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fYJQV1

Luminarium Timisien – Architects of Air – created by Alan Parkinson

03/09/2026

We are looking for people to help shape Adult Social Care in Rotherham.

Rotherham Adult Social Care Always Listening (RASCAL) is a co-production group of local people who work with us to help improve care and support services across the borough.

We’re looking for more people to join the group.

If you access Adult Social Care services, provide support to a family member or friend, are active in your community, or simply want to make a difference, please get in touch.

Get involved here➡️ www.rotherham.gov.uk/say-33/Rotherham-adult-social-care-always-Listening-co-production-group/2

03/09/2026

Plans are moving forward on Phase Two of the Town Centre Health Hub, which will see the former Boots building on Effingham Street transformed into a modern, flexible space, bringing together a range of health and wellbeing services in one accessible location.

We want to hear your views on current health services to help shape the hub and future health provisions💬

Join the conversation and attend our consultation events:

✔️ Tuesday 15 September from 11am to 2pm at Rawmarsh Health Centre, Barbers Avenue, Rawmarsh.
✔️ Thursday 17 September from 11am to 2pm at Aston Library & Neighbourhood Hub, Worksop Road, Swallownest
✔️ Tuesday 22 September from 10:30am to 1:30pm at Effingham Street (near Natwest bank), Rotherham Town Centre
✔️ Thursday 24 September from 10:30am to 1:30pm at All Saint’s Square, Rotherham Town Centre.

Find out more and complete the online consultation here➡️ haveyoursay.rotherham.gov.uk/re-public/town-centre-health-hub-phase-2-consultation/

The online consultation will close on Monday 28 September.

To request a paper version of the survey, please call 01709 254444 or email➡️ [email protected]

03/09/2026

Everyone should be treated fairly and have the opportunity to get the right support.

We are reviewing Rotherham’s Adult Social Care priorities and want to hear from residents, carers and people who work in the borough.

Have your say by Sunday 1 November 2026🗣️

Take part in the online consultation➡️ https://haveyoursay.rotherham.gov.uk/achph-adult-care-internal/adult-social-care-strategy-public-consultation/

03/09/2026

Rotherham Show is back this weekend🎪

There will be plenty of visitor parking available at Herringthorpe Playing Fields. All day parking will be £3 per vehicle🚗

If you don’t drive, don’t worry as there are local bus routes stopping outside of the Park, or you can take the train which is a short walk from the town centre.

Cycling your way towards the fun? You can park your bike in one of our cycle storage facilities at Clifton Park Museum🚲

For further help planning your visit go to➡️ www.rotherham.gov.uk/leisure-culture/plan-visit

02/09/2026

We’re delighted to have received ‘Exemplar’ status for tenant engagement🎉

It follows a thorough assessment process with Tpas England , the national tenant organisation.

Thank you to all the tenants who are involved in tenant engagement and continue to have their voices heard. You help make such a difference to our services and communities✨

If you are a Rotherham Council tenant and would like to work with us to improve our housing services, then please contact us🏠

To find out more or to get in touch with us, please visit➡️ https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/homepage/38/tenant-engagement

02/09/2026

We're asking residents, tenants, landlords and letting agents for their views on proposed changes to how we deal with poor housing conditions🏡

This includes what to do when letting agents and landlords break housing laws, and how any financial penalties would be calculated.

We would love to hear your views to shape the final policies before it goes to Cabinet💬

This consultation closes Thursday 8 October.

You can take part here➡️ https://haveyoursay.rotherham.gov.uk/re-public/private-sector-housing-enforcement-policy/

02/09/2026

Are you renting a home in Eastwood, Clifton, Boston Castle, Town Centre, Masbrough, Kimberworth, Thurcroft, Dinnington, Brinsworth or Parkgate?📍

We want to hear from people living in these communities🏠

Selective Licensing aims to improve standards in privately rented homes and make neighbourhoods better places to live🏡

You can help shape improvements in your area by joining a local Selective Licensing Steering Group. It's an opportunity to share your views and discuss issues that matter to you and your community💬

To register your interest, visit➡️ www.rotherham.gov.uk/private-housing/selective-licensing-2026-2031/6