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Works started yesterday on our public realm improvements in the centre of Swinton. By the end of the summer there’ll be a new walkway, planting, benches and a toddlers’ play space. Just one of our high street improvement projects. #BetterBorough

Up in Maltby yesterday to see our latest new council homes on Elm Tree Road. 3 bedrooms and already toasty from their air source heat pumps! More than 130 people bid for them showing the level of need that remains. #BetterBorough

At this morning’s Cabinet:
✅ Updating our approach to mental health social care
✅ Progressing our plans for 500 more new council homes & £350m extra investment in existing council homes
✅ Recommissioning Housing First
✅ Up to 1,500 new public EV charging points
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Rotherham Council agrees deals to buy further Dinnington sites for £12m revamp Rotherham Council has agreed terms to purchase several key properties on Laughton Road in Dinnington, paving the way for work to begin on the town’s £12 million regeneration scheme.

Rotherham Council agrees deals to buy further Dinnington sites for £12m revamp #BetterBorough

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Good to see resurfacing works completed on King Street and Church Close in Swinton this week, the latest to benefit from our £16m Rotherham Roads programme. #BetterBorough

55,000 more GP appointments in the borough in the last year, with nine surgery upgrades planned. That’s the difference we’re making. #BetterBorough

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Prospect of Dinnington's long-awaited £12m regeneration draws closer ALL FORMAL objections to a Compulsory Purchase Order linked to the regeneration of Dinnington town centre have been withdrawn - marking a step forward in bringing the proposed redevelopment to reality...

Prospect of Dinnington's long-awaited £12m regeneration draws closer #BetterBorough

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I was back in Scrutiny this morning to give our social value annual update, including the 36% increase in the amount of money the council spends each year in the local economy. Part of how we’re building that #BetterBorough together.

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The new park and ride for the tram train at Parkgate is officially open! #BetterBorough

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Glad to see our £16m Rotherham Roads investment coming to fruition in Swinton this week. There’ll be more roads benefit later in the year. #BetterBorough

Relief for Whiston as flood prevention plans are revealed PLANS for a flood defence scheme, designed to protect the village of Whiston, have been drawn up by Rotherham Council.

Planning application submitted for our Whiston flood defence scheme #BetterBorough

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Fewer potholes and safer roads: our investment means Rotherham’s roads are better than national average

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Video: Watch Rotherham Markets demolition as refurbishment project moves to next stage The major £36 million refurbishment of Rotherham Markets has taken a major step forward with the demolition of the Guardian Centre buildings now completed and the markets’ iconic tent roof removed.

A progress update on our new town centre library and markets redevelopment #BetterBorough
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Always nice to see the benefits of our investments! Lovely smooth tarmac on Outgang Lane at Laughton Common this morning. #BetterBorough

The sun’s come out! Perfect weather to check on the fruits of our Rotherham Roads investments! Rookery Road and The Green now looking lovely and smooth. #BetterBorough

It’s a very cold day for a trip to Rother Valley! Works underway on the new cafe and car park though, as part of our investment plans www.rotherham.gov.uk/leisure-cult... #BetterBorough

Hundreds of families across the borough are receiving festive hampers to give them a bit extra this Christmas, funded by the council through Household Support Fund, and organised and delivered by fab volunteers like the Sunnyside Supplies team. That’s a #BetterBorough.