Rotherham Local Guide

Practical information for living in Rotherham — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Rotherham Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Council & local services

• Rotherham Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Rotherham Council website
• Bin collections — see our Rotherham bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Rotherham.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Rotherham schools.
• Local events — what's on in Rotherham this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Rotherham.
• Your MP — who represents Rotherham in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Rotherham's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

Rotherham · Town centre · Surrounding villages

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