Town Centre News

Forge Island celebrates latest milestone at formal 'popping' out ceremony

18th January 2024


Landmark leisure destination in Rotherham forges ahead as build programme for Forge Island enters final phase

5th January 2024


Rotherham market and library development new look revealed

3rd January 2024


Relocation of Rotherham Outdoor Market

6th November 2023


Demolition works a step forward in markets redevelopment

13th October 2023


New bridge lifted into place at Forge Island marks major milestone for Rotherham’s new landmark leisure destination  

19th June 2023


School children name town centre cranes as work forges ahead on landmark Rotherham scheme

16th June 2023


Cabinet pledges their commitment to Corporation Street redevelopment ​

13th June 2023


Forging a new link between nature and the heart of the town centre

2nd June 2023


Demolition on Former Wilkos Site Begins

11th May 2023


Improving safety in Rotherham Town Centre

25th April 2023


New Forge Island Bridge Will Provide Link to Rotherham's Past, Present and Future

29th March 2023


Forge Island sold out following The Rustic Pizza Co deal

27th February 2023


Cabinet set to approve compulsory purchase order for former night club

11th January 2023


Ground works begin on Rotherham's flagship Forge Island development

9th November 2022


Forging Ahead - Cabinet Set to Kick-start Flagship Leisure Development

10th October 2022


Businesses Invited to Bid for Rotherham Markets Tender

4th October 2022


Latest brand signs up at Forge Island

3rd October 2022


Thistle Group Deal Brings Four New Food Brands to Rotherham’s Forge Island

30th September 2022


Digging into the past uncovers Forge Island’s rich history (Partner Release)

2nd September 2022


University Centre Rotherham Students Produce Wentworth Woodhouse Event

28th June 2022


Town Centre housing transformation underway

7th June 2022


Pub demolition marks start of Rotherham markets improvement

9th May 2022


Riverside Gardens - have your say

3rd May 2022


What's on as part of the UEFA women's euro 2022 festival

May 2022


National Roadshow Celebrating Uefa Women’s Euro 2022 Set to Visit Rotherham as Tournament Excitement Builds

April 2022


Young people across Rotherham celebrate Children's Capital of Culture launch festival

February 2022


Rotherham to host cultural programme for UEFA Women's Euro 2022

February 2022


Get a kick out of knitting

February 2022


Spotlight on Rotherham as Children's Capital of Culture Programme Launched

February 2022


First home in £30m+ town centre housing development is open

February 2022


Rotherham Council's bid for almost £40million from the Levelling Up Fund successful

October 2021


Work begins on new town centre flood defence

October 2021


Volunteer at the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 in Rotherham

October 2021


Deal exchanged to bring 69-room Travelodge to Forge Island

September 2021


Work progressing on town centre developments

July 2021


Two public consultations go live on Rotherham cycling

July 2021


Rotherham bids for levelling up fund

June 2021


£31.6 million Towns Fund win for Rotherham

June 2021


£12.6M Boost for Rotherham Town Centre given go-ahead

May 2021


Demolition work set to change town centre footprint

May 2021


Bridgegate public space transformation complete

May 2021


Park For Free At Weekends In Rotherham Town Centre

April 2021


Work to Start on College Street Public Realm

March 2021


Rotherham to Benefit From £67 Million Regional Funding Boost

March 2021


Plans for more new open spaces in Rotherham Town Centre

March 2021


Work progressing on demolition of former Primark building

February 2021


The Arc Cinema signs up at Rotherham's Forge Island

January 2021


Plans for new open spaces in Rotherham Town Centre

November 2020


Plans to change look of Rotherham High Street

November 2020


Demolition of Riverside Precinct set to be considered as part of Forge Island Regeneration

November 2020


Rotherham's final site cluster development completes

October 2020


Virtual consultation underway for Rotherham's Towns Fund

September 2020


Work to start on new look town centre open spaces

September 2020


Changes to town centre car parks

July 2020


New town Centre leisure plans forging ahead

June 2020


Rotherham river revitalised

June 2020


First phase of upgrade to College Road Roundabout complete

April 2020


£30 million housing boost for Rotherham Town Centre

March 2020


Westgate Chambers transformation enters second phase

March 2020


Rotherham Council submits vision for Future High Streets Fund Bid

February 2020


Housing Developer Summit showcases Council's plans for Housing

January 2020


The sound of progress rings from Forge Island

January 2020


Councillors to consider plans to improve look and feel of Town Centre

December 2019


New look Open Spaces to complement Town Centre living and leisure

October 2019


£200k road repairs for Rotherham Town Centre

October 2019


Tram Train scheme wins global award

October 2019


New electric vehicle charging points launched at Rotherham Interchange

October 2019


New homes set to breathe new life into Rotherham Town Centre

October 2019


Phase one works underway on Forge Island

October 2019