A partnership that delivers

A shared vision, delivered through partnership

In 2017, an extensive public consultation was carried out called the ‘Views from Rotherham’, which led to the development of the Rotherham Plan 2025. The plan was refreshed and relaunched in 2023. Within the Rotherham Plan partners committed to delivering tangible differences across the borough.

Why Rotherham Together matters

Rotherham Together unites partners across health, local government, policing, education, the voluntary sector and business to focus on what matters most for the borough. By bringing together colleagues from across health, business, community safety and inclusion, Rotherham Together adds value – enabling identification of shared priorities, removing barriers and solving problems collaboratively. By aligning our efforts, residents see more impact and better outcomes from the investment made across Rotherham.

In 2017, an extensive public consultation called ‘Views from Rotherham’ led to the development of the Rotherham Plan 2025, refreshed in 2023. Partners committed to delivering tangible improvements across the borough.

Progress timeline

  • Tram train stop at Magna.

    New tram train stop at Magna opens.

  • Crowds at the Rotherham Show.

    Annual Rotherham Show, with 96,000 people attending the biggest ever show.

  • Olive Lane High Street Development at Waverley.

    Olive Lane High Street Development opens at Waverley.

  • Employment solutions staff with customer.

    More than 1,000 people supported to move into work since 2020 by Employment Solutions.

  • Skills Street careers experience for young people.

    Skills Street opens, a cutting-edge careers experience for young people at Gulliver’s Valley.

  • The Arc cinema at Forge Island.

    Forge Island Development completed, with the town’s first cinema in 30 years (as requested by local children in 2017), alongside a hotel opening in 2024 and new places to eat and drink in 2025.

  • Children s capital of culture festival.

    The world-leading Children’s Capital of Culture festival year was delivered, including 138 traineeships for local young people.

  • Community Diagnostic Centre at Breathing Space.

    Completion of the Community Diagnostic Centre at Breathing Space, improving patient access and reducing pressure on hospital resources.

  • Emporium of stories at Grimm and Co on Ship Hill.

    Literacy charity Grimm & Co opened its magical new location on Ship Hill.

  • Armed forces day march in Rotherham Town Centre.

    Launch of a partnership Armed Forces Covenant, pledging support to the armed forces community.

  • The stables building at Wentworth Woodhouse.

    £20 million funding secured for ambitious cultural and visitor attractions, including Magna, Rother Valley and Thrybergh Country Parks, Wentworth Woodhouse, Maltby Business Hub and Skills Street.

  • Open arms session in Maltby library.

    Open Arms delivery started, providing cost of living support in communities and reaching more than 6,000 people across 750 sessions to date.

  • The canal barrier at Forge Island.

    The canal barrier at Forge Island came into use, protecting the town centre from flooding.

  • UEFA Women’s Euros hosted in Rotherham, welcoming 40,000 visitors and generating £5.4 million for the local economy.

  • Council and police neighbourhood teams walking through Rotherham town centre.

    Council and Police neighbourhood teams established to tackle shared priorities in local communities.

  • The innovative Rotherham Health App launched, giving patients access to their health records six years before the launch of the NHS App.

  • University Centre Rotherham at night.

    The University Centre Rotherham opened, improving access to higher education within the borough.

  • A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre opened at Rotherham Hospital.