Rotherham Plan 2026-2036

A decade of opportunity

The Rotherham Plan sets out a shared vision for the borough over the next decade, bringing partners together to improve quality of life, create opportunity and support all residents to thrive.

This page introduces the plan and how it will be delivered. It outlines the opportunities and challenges facing Rotherham, the vision for the future, and the four gamechangers that will drive change. It also explains how we will work together, measure success and keep residents informed.

About the plan

What the Rotherham Plan is, why it matters and how it has been developed.

A partnership that delivers

See how partnership working across Rotherham has delivered real improvements, investment and opportunities for local people since 2017.

Rotherham today: opportunities and challenges

An overview of the borough’s strengths alongside the key challenges we need to address.

Our vision for the next decade

The long-term ambition for Rotherham and what we want life to look like by 2036.

The four game changers

The priority areas that will help change and shape the borough’s future.

What success looks like (priority outcomes)

The outcomes we will use to measure progress and demonstrate real impact.

How we will work together

How partners will collaborate, align resources and deliver the plan.

How we will measure progress

How we will track delivery, report progress and stay accountable over time.

Get involved and stay informed

How residents and partners can follow progress and take part in shaping the future.