We’re making major improvements to the public spaces in Rotherham town centre - from paving and planters to lighting and seating.

Our aim is to create a modern and welcoming environment with new spaces for leisure, recreation, culture and living taking shape.

If you’ve been into the town centre recently you’ll hopefully have seen the changes which form part of the Town Centre Masterplan. 

Work to the open spaces on Bridgegate were completed in April and have transformed the area with new paving, upgraded lighting and contemporary planters giving a brighter, modern feel to the street.

Works on College Street are also well underway and due for completion in October and will include new paving, lighting and 11 additional pay & display parking spaces. Plans are now being considered for phase two of the works on Frederick Street, Effingham Street and Howard Street.

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If you're coming to Rotherham Show this weekend, visit us in the Transforming Rotherham marquee (next to the food area) and find out more about our plans for the town centre.

After 18 months without audiences, Rotherham Civic Theatre cannot wait to welcome you back when the curtain goes up for the first time on 3rd September!

Over £350,000 has been invested in new facilities this summer, including a new coffee shop, a new relocated box office, refurbished reception area, new-look bar and the creation of smaller performance spaces for alternative shows, which will ensure the Theatre can host more events throughout the year.

Plus there's a fantastic Autumn season lined up to welcome you back.

There will be an opportunity to look behind-the-scenes and enjoy some free entertainment on the 4th and 5th September too as part of the re-opening weekend, which coincides with Rotherham Show.

Visit the website here for further information about the full autumn programme.

The Yorkshire Crafters & Makers Market is coming up on Saturday 11th September along Effingham Street, so if you're a local maker, crafter, artist or baker, we've got a space for you!

It's only £7 with stall and table included. To book, call the markets team on 01709 365021 or email markets@rotherham.gov.uk