Town Centre Newsletters
Latest Town Centre newsletters
- 5th April 2024 - A new chapter for Grimm & Co as the Emporium of Stories opens to the public
- 15th February 2024 - Forge Island recruitment opportunities - Find out more
- 2nd February 2024 - It's the Chapel on the Bridge open day tomorrow plus see the latest Forge Island video
- 5th January 2024 - Works on the Forge Island leisure development are on track as the build programme enters its final phase
- 15th December 2023 - It's the annual Christmas Gift Market on Effingham Street tomorrow, plus there's still time to have your say on the Corporation Street improvement plans
- 9th November 2023 - Markets Redevelopment News: The Outdoor Covered Market has now moved to Effingham Street plus the countdown is on to the Christmas Lights' Switch On!
- 30th November 2023 - It's the Chapel on the Bridge open day on Saturday, plus have your say on the Corporation Street and Upper Millgate improvement plans
- 24th November 2023 - Have your say on the Corporation Street and Upper Millgate improvements
- 16th November 2023 - It's the Christmas Lights' Switch On this Saturday featuring a jam packed programme of entertainment!
- 13th October 2023 - Markets redevelopment milestone reached plus Museum of the Moon is coming soon to the town centre
- Video: See the Forge Island bridge being lifted into place
- 20th July 2023 - Rotherham to host Yorkshire Day celebrations on 1 August, plus find out about the new town centre restaurants
- 23rd June 2023 - Footbridge installation marks major milestone for the Forge Island development
- 16th June 2023 - Forge Island's eye catching cranes named by local school children as works continue on the flagship development
- 8th June 2023 - The plans for Riverside Gardens are forging ahead pls its the WOW Festival this Saturday
- 27th April 2023 - It's the Chapel on the Bridge Open Day on Saturday plus more events confirmed for the King's Coronation celebrations
- 20th April 2023 - Latest town centre news - Event plans announced for the King's Coronation plus a warm welcome to our new businesses
- See the new Forge Island footbridge arrive on site plus it's the Crafters & Makers Market on Saturday
- Latest town centre news - First look at the new Forge Island footbridge plus the UPLIFT Skate event returns next week
- 17th March 2023 - New Pokemon themed cafe now open plus Jaded Heart to host Anne Stokes event
- 3rd March 2023 - It's the Chapel on the Bridge open day tomorrow plus the Crafters Market returns next week
- 31st January 2023 - The Rustic Pizza Co set to grab a slice of the action on Forge Island
- 15th December 2022 - Have your say on proposed powers to improve road safety in the town centre
- 9th November 2022 - Ground works begin on Rotherham's flagship Forge Island development
- 20th October 2022 - Forging Ahead - Work to start on flagship leisure development within weeks
- 30th September 2022 - Deal brings four new food brands to Rotherham town centre's Forge Island development
- 2nd September 2022 - Digging into the past uncovers Forge Island's industrial history
- 14th July 2022 - Forge Island transformation a step closer as footbridge removed
- 8th July 2022 - Women's EURO 2022 and Fan Parties kick off in Rotherham Town Centre this Sunday. Be part of the fun!
- 16th June 2022 - There's still time to have your say on the plans for the markets and library redevelopment
- 7th June 2022 - Have your say on the plans for the markets and library redevelopment
- 26th May 2022 - Start the Jubilee celebrations early this Saturday at Rotherham Markets
- Pub demolition marks start of Rotherham markets improvement
- 22nd April 2022 - Work has begun on the Forge Island canal barrier plus can you help yarn bomb the town centre for the Women's EURO this summer?
- 11th April 2022 - Keep the kids entertained with free Easter activities at Clifton Park Museum plus work is well underway to the public spaces on Frederick Street
- 10th March 2022 - Improvement works to the open spaces on College Street are now complete, plus we're calling on all knitters to help brighten up the town centre for the Women's Euros
- 17th February 2022 - Children's Capital of Culture launch festival - full details and events programme confirmed
- 11th February 2022 - It's the Yorkshire Crafters Market this Saturday plus find out more about our jam-packed February half-term events calendar
- 4th February 2022 - The first home as part of the town centre housing developments is now open
2021 Newsletters
- 16th December 2021 - Christmas Gift Market and carols with Rotherham Town Brass Band this Saturday
- 3rd December 2021 - Show your support and shop small on Small Business Saturday plus free festive fun at Rotherham Markets
- 24th November 2021 - It's the Big Lights Switch-On Event this Friday plus join us for Christmas music by the tree on Saturday
- 12th November 2021 - Find out more about the Christmas Lights Switch - On plus it's the Yorkshire Crafters Market tomorrow
- 4th November 2021 - The Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On is coming soon plus important news about the Forge Island Car Park
- 21st October 2021 - The Poppy Cascade returns to Rotherham Markets plus work has begun on the new town centre flood defence scheme
- 15th October 2021 - VooD Vegan Cafe now open plus the first phase of new town centre homes is ready to be released
- 30th September 2021 - Latest Town Centre Masterplan video available to view
- 10th September 2021 - Deal exchanged to bring Travelodge to Forge Island
- 1st September 2021 - Our latest video showcasing the town centre public spaces improvement works is now live
- 2nd July 2021 - Our latest video showcasing the new town centre housing developments is now live
- 17th June 2021 - See what's happening on Forge Island plus the Continental Street Market continues until Saturday
- 10th June 2021 - Rotherham awarded £31.6m Towns Fund plus it's the Continental Street Market next week
- 27th May 2021 - £12.6m Future High Streets Fund confirmed plus new restaurant LAVA now open
- 19th May 2021 - Demolition works underway at Riverside Precinct plus Kinzo Coffee Bar & Lounge now open
- 15th April 2021 - Businesses ready to welcome customers back and free weekend parking extended
- 24 March 2021 - Works to improve the public spaces on College Street due to start next week
- 3 March 2021 -College Street Online Public Information Event and demolition progressing on former Primark building
- 27 January 2021 - Boutique cinema operator announced for Rotherham's Forge Island leisure development
2020 Newsletters
- 17 December 2020 - Markets Christmas opening times and festive shopping night at the Imperial Buildings
- 10 December 2020 - Late night shopping, Minster Light Installation, Free parking and a Festive Fun Trail!
- 3 December 2020 - Free weekend parking this Christmas
- 19 November 2020 - Latest news about the Town Centre Masterplan
- 22 October 2020 - Important COVID-19 Tier 3 Update
- 8 October 2020 - Have your say on plans for the Towns Fund
- 17 September 2020 - Public realm works are due to start next week on Bridgegate
- 10 September 2020 - It's the monthly Crafters Market on Saturday plus the Museum is now open
- 21 August 2020 - Have your say as part of the Public Space Protection Order consultation
- 5 August 2020 - Modern interiors shop Kinzo is now open plus it's the Crafters Market on Saturday
- 30 July 2020 - Eat Out to Help Out launches
- 9 July 2020 - Yorkshire Makers and Crafters Market
- 3 July 2020 - Town centre leisure plans forging ahead
- 5 June 2020 - Tuesday Street Market resumes next week
- 27 February 2020 - Work is underway to bring salmon back to the River Don after 200 years plus Rotherham is set to host Yorkshire Day in August
- 13 February 2020 - If you're in the market for bargains, the second-hand market is now on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 23 January 2020 - Flood defence works forging ahead
- 16 January 2020 - New designer menswear shop, Terrace Threads, now open
- 9 January 2020 - A new and unique Cafe and Charity Shop, plus the Chapel on the Bridge is open this Saturday
2019 Newsletters
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