Have your say
This is the new consultation platform for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. If you would like to view previous closed consultations, please use this link: Consultations Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
Current opportunities to get involved
Extra Care Housing Model
Tell us what you think about the proposed Extra Care Housing model Extra Care Housing provides self-contained homes for people aged 55 and over within a supported community setting. It offers a flexible alternative to residential care by helping people stay independent, with access to professional support when they need it, in their own tenancy. There are two schemes in Rotherham: Bakers Field Court in Herringthorpe Potteries Court in...
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy
The South Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is now out for public consultation. The LNRS sets out a long-term plan for restoring and connecting nature across South Yorkshire while supporting thriving rural communities, productive farmland and climate resilience. It will help guide future investment, funding opportunities and partnership working across the region. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is inviting feedback on the draft strategy before...
Have your say improvements to the current play area at Oldhall, Winterhill
Consultation and Feedback: Have your say improvements to the current play area at Oldhall - Little Common Lane, Kimberworth
Feelings of Safety in Rotherham Town Centre
Do you live, work, visit, study in or own a business in the town centre? — If so, we invite you to give your views on local safety matters in the town centre. We welcome your feedback and experiences of any town centre related crime and antisocial behaviour to understand the specific issues you believe are having the biggest impact on our town centre. This consultation will be running throughout June and July and was previously carried out in November and December...
Our Places Fund Phase 2 Consultation - Swallownest and Rawmarsh/Parkgate
In 2024 the Council reaffirmed its dedication to keep every neighbourhood thriving by approving a major investment in local areas called the Our Places Fund. The Council has already committed to new developments in Maltby and Swinton, and work is underway to enhance Cenotaphs across the borough. Borough-wide consultation identified key priorities for improvement. This included enhancing the surroundings of cenotaphs and memorials and upgrading public spaces to make them more accessible...
Rotherham Local Plan - Call For Sites 2026
The Council is undertaking a site identification process, 'call for sites', to inform a new Local Plan for Rotherham. The call for sites is open for 10 weeks from, 22 June to 28 August 2026. Site submissions should be made via the Council’s consultation platform. The call for sites process is an early-stage information-gathering exercise that enables the Council to identify and understand a wide range of potential sites available for various uses across...
Future electric vehicle (EV) chargers
Future electric vehicle (EV) chargers and feedback on EV chargers in Rotherham We are committed to tackling climate change at Rotherham Council, and making it easier for our residents to access more sustainable transport options. We began our electric vehicle charging infrastructure network in 2015, and since then we have expanded our network to 96 chargers across 21 locations in the borough. We have recently agreed our Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy, which has...
Closed consultations and engagement
Broom Road / Wickersley Road proposed Extension Corridor
Between November 2024 and April 2025, we sought feedback on the Broom Road/Wickersley Road Extension Corridor (Active Travel and Bus Priority Measures) and how we should use funding for neighbourhood streets from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. We thank all those who have been involved and contributed suggestions so far. Since then, we have been developing proposals for the Wickersley Road corridor, taking account of feedback from local residents and...
Community Governance Review 2026
Welcome to our Community Governance Review 2026 We are inviting you to take part in a Community Governance Review. The purpose of the review is to enable the Council to consider if any changes are needed to the parish electoral arrangements in Rotherham. The outcome of a Community Governance Review can include: Making changes to parish boundaries Creating, merging or abolishing parishes Changing the names of...
Family Hubs / Children's Centre Consultation
Have Your Say: Family Hubs and Children’s Centres in Rotherham May 2026 Introduction We want to hear what you think about how we support families in Rotherham. It’s not just about buildings — it’s about making sure help is easy to find, easy to understand, and works well for families in every community. Right now, in Rotherham we have both Children’s Centres and Family Hubs, and we know that this can be confusing....