About the Rotherham Plan

Rotherham Together is a partnership that brings together eight major local organisations to improve life across the borough. Collectively, we have the responsibility and influence to shape the borough’s future, and together – in collaboration with our communities – we will decisively steward Rotherham through the next decade.

Partnership working has always been central to Rotherham’s progress. In 2002, we responded to economic challenge with ambition, committing to the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) at Waverley. Today, the AMP is a cornerstone of Rotherham and South Yorkshire’s industrial economy, and a powerful example of what collaboration can achieve. Rotherham is now the fastest-growing economy in the north, with residents telling us they feel more optimistic about the future.

Since 2017, our work has been guided by previous iterations of the Rotherham Plan, delivering major achievements including the immersive and innovative careers education site at Skills Street, the borough’s first cinema in 30 years, and delivering the world-leading Children’s Capital of Culture across all 25 wards.

Looking ahead, the next decade will be one of the most optimistic and opportunity-rich in Rotherham’s history. For the first time, we have developed a ten-year plan to build on our strengths, respond to economic uncertainty, and ensure residents are connected to new opportunities.

The plan is built around four major opportunities – our gamechangers – that will shape Rotherham’s future:

Growing a fair and thriving economy; enabling strong and proud communities; unlocking the full potential of Rotherham Gateway; and creating vibrant town centres.

Success will require us to work differently and align effort and investment behind these priorities. Rotherham Together is uniquely placed to add value across all four, ensuring that all residents can thrive. We will place particular emphasis on future generations and young people.

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.

By working together, we can identify shared priorities, remove barriers and solve problems collaboratively. Aligning our efforts ensures residents see greater impact and better outcomes from investment.