Chris Read

Baroness Casey with Cllr Reid.

Rotherham Council leader says town ‘shares the anger’ over grooming failures

The cabinet is a small group of senior councillors who make most of the key decisions about how the council runs essential services

Rotherham Council’s cabinet reshuffle welcomes new faces

Councillor Carole Foster, who was first elected to represent Keppel Ward in a by-election in January 2023

By election triggered in Rotherham after councillor stands down

Rotherham Council’s Leader Chris Read said the mixed messages have left residents confused and concerned, and called on the Environment Agency to propose a solution.

Rotherham Council and MP take Droppingwell tip concerns to national ombudsman

Councillor Chris Read during the meeting

'Cruel and Heartless’: Rotherham Council divided over Labour’s welfare reforms

Public questions will be limited to 20 minutes, with any remaining questions to be answered in writing after the meeting.

Rotherham Council to impose time limits on questions during meetings

Councillor Victoria Cusworth

Children and young people’s councillor selected as council's deputy leader

Councillor David Sheppard was first elected to RMBC in 2016, and is the current cabinet member for social inclusion and neighbourhood – a role which he will also step down from.

Rotherham council’s deputy leader resigns from Labour over welfare reforms

Rotherham Council has outlined plans to allocate a £3.28m fund to support local businesses, skills development, and community-based projects across the borough.

More than £3m to support Rotherham businesses and career skills

Councillor Adam Carter, leader of the Liberal Democrat Group

Rotherham Liberal Democrats call for council tax cut

Rotherham residents will face a three per cent council tax increase in April, after the council rubber stamped budget proposals despite a debate over alternative suggestions put forward by the Conservative opposition.

Town hall row after council tax increase of almost three per cent approved

The proposal would see a one per cent rise in the basic rate of council tax and an additional two per cent increase for the adult social care precept.

Rotherham Council budget approved by cabinet

The weekly cost for residential care for older people will rise from £708.30 to £722.47, while the weekly cost for residential care for individuals with learning disabilities will increase from £795.30 to £811.21.

Rotherham residents to face fee hikes for adult services

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has proposed spending £2 million over the next two years to continue buying key land and properties in the town centre and surrounding areas, as part of its plans to redevelop and improve the town centre.

Residents getting a ‘rotten deal’ over money being ‘dumped in town centre’

Rotherham Borough Council has outlined its proposed budget for the 2025/26 financial year, which includes a three per cent increase in council tax.

Three per cent council tax increase proposed for Rotherham residents

The motion called upon the Environment Agency to undertake tests at the site, to “ascertain what contamination is present and what actions should be taken to reduce the risks”.

Councillor calls for review into reclamation scheme over health and safety fears

Elon Musk grooming comments ‘unhelpful’ says Rotherham Council leader

Leader of Rotherham Council Chris Read spoke at the Rotherham Holocaust Memorial event at Clifton Park.

Exclusive: Leader of Rotherham Council 'frustrated' by inquiry calls

Riverside House, RMBC

Council rent increase of almost three per cent increase agreed

Newman School

£2.5m for 35 more places at school for youngsters with special educational needs

Councillor Chris Read says the funding is ‘desperately needed’, in the face of ‘relentlessly’ increasing bills and a ‘broken’ system for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Authority leader welcomes government’s £3bn pledge to fund councils

Rotherham leaders welcome decision over asylum seekers in hotel

Rotherham’s council leader has praised the Chancellor’s budget announcement last week, saying it marks a crucial turning point for the country’s public services after more than a decade of austerity.

Budget a ‘crucial turning point’ for Rotherham says council leader

Residents in Rotherham who are struggling to pay their bills could claim £250 from the council this winter.

£250 from council to lighten energy bills for struggling Rotherham residents

Pictured: Council Leader, Cllr Chris Read together with Cabinet Members, Ward Councillors and representatives from Rotherham Council and O&P Construction.

Work begins on £11m day centre and housing for adults with complex needs

The Holiday Inn at Manvers

Council unites to condemn ‘terrible violence’ at Manvers hotel riot

Angela Rayner and cllr Chris Read

Deputy Prime Minister visits Rotherham hotel after weekend’s disorder

Councillor Chris Read, Labour leader of Rotherham Council, said that more homes would be welcomed, as the waiting list for a council house reaches 7,000 – but has urged caution.

"Free for all” warning from council leader as housing targets double

Community sent into ‘tailspin’ as cemetery extension axed

Angela Rayner

Government’s pledge to end ‘bidding wars’ for council funding welcomed

Grass verges

Grass cutting motion voted down as Tories accuse Labour of ‘political games’

The new cycle route runs between Manvers Way and Wath town centre

Cycle lane £120,000 over budget

Counting the votes at Magna

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Labour retained its majority at Rotherham Council

Labour retain overall control of Rotherham Council

Polling station

Political parties on why you should vote for them in Rotherham election

Wath resident blasts ‘useless’ new cycle lanes

Boswell Street

No covenants on land earmarked for council housing says councillor

Councillor Dominic Beck, former cabinet member for transport and environment, confirmed he has left the Labour Party

Former Rotherham cabinet member and MP hopeful leaves Labour party

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