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a day ago
- Automotive
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New Rotherham park and ride site opens
A new park and ride site for tram train passengers has opened next to Rotherham's Parkgate Shopping Centre. The free 289-space car park is part of a £12.9m project to improve transport connections across South Yorkshire. Money for the site, which includes 14 EV chargers, cycle racks, disabled access spaces, and parking for solo motorcycles, has come from the government's £166m Transforming Cities Fund. Chris Read, leader of Rotherham Council, said: "The new Park and Ride is a real win for Rotherham – it's about making everyday journeys easier, greener and more accessible for local people. "Whether you're hopping on the Tram Train, cycling to the shops, or charging an EV, this investment helps us cut congestion, reduce emissions, and build a better-connected future for our town," he added. The money was also used to build a new link road to make it easier for people to reach the shopping park and reduce traffic congestion on the A633 and A6123. South Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard said: "South Yorkshire deserves nothing less than a world-class public transport network so our communities can access the jobs and opportunities they deserve; and that we can all stay near and go far." Mark Kanaris, senior operations manager for Parkgate Shopping Park, added: "This investment will have a daily impact, benefitting the hundreds of people who work here and the thousands of visitors who enjoy our big name stores and restaurants each week." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council South Yorkshire gets £1.5bn travel funding boost New railway station given updated opening date Plan to cut bus journey times and improve services
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
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New Rotherham park and ride site opens
A new park and ride site for tram train passengers has opened next to Rotherham's Parkgate Shopping Centre. The free 289-space car park is part of a £12.9m project to improve transport connections across South Yorkshire. Money for the site, which includes 14 EV chargers, cycle racks, disabled access spaces, and parking for solo motorcycles, has come from the government's £166m Transforming Cities Fund. Chris Read, leader of Rotherham Council, said: "The new Park and Ride is a real win for Rotherham – it's about making everyday journeys easier, greener and more accessible for local people. "Whether you're hopping on the Tram Train, cycling to the shops, or charging an EV, this investment helps us cut congestion, reduce emissions, and build a better-connected future for our town," he added. The money was also used to build a new link road to make it easier for people to reach the shopping park and reduce traffic congestion on the A633 and A6123. South Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard said: "South Yorkshire deserves nothing less than a world-class public transport network so our communities can access the jobs and opportunities they deserve; and that we can all stay near and go far." Mark Kanaris, senior operations manager for Parkgate Shopping Park, added: "This investment will have a daily impact, benefitting the hundreds of people who work here and the thousands of visitors who enjoy our big name stores and restaurants each week." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council South Yorkshire gets £1.5bn travel funding boost New railway station given updated opening date Plan to cut bus journey times and improve services
BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
New Rotherham park and ride site opens
A new park and ride site for tram train passengers has opened next to Rotherham's Parkgate Shopping free 289-space car park is part of a £12.9m project to improve transport connections across South for the site, which includes 14 EV chargers, cycle racks, disabled access spaces, and parking for solo motorcycles, has come from the government's £166m Transforming Cities Read, leader of Rotherham Council, said: "The new Park and Ride is a real win for Rotherham – it's about making everyday journeys easier, greener and more accessible for local people. "Whether you're hopping on the Tram Train, cycling to the shops, or charging an EV, this investment helps us cut congestion, reduce emissions, and build a better-connected future for our town," he money was also used to build a new link road to make it easier for people to reach the shopping park and reduce traffic congestion on the A633 and A6123. South Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard said: "South Yorkshire deserves nothing less than a world-class public transport network so our communities can access the jobs and opportunities they deserve; and that we can all stay near and go far."Mark Kanaris, senior operations manager for Parkgate Shopping Park, added: "This investment will have a daily impact, benefitting the hundreds of people who work here and the thousands of visitors who enjoy our big name stores and restaurants each week." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
BBC News
09-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Funding boost for Rotherham high streets, events and businesses
More than £3m has been earmarked to support businesses, boost events and offer training opportunities to residents in the proposals, money would be allocated to improving the appearance of shop units in high streets, supporting the education of young people, and increasing visitor numbers for events, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council projects, which would be funded through the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund, are due to be discussed at a cabinet meeting on 17 leader Chris Read said the authority was committed to ensuring the schemes delivered "real benefits for the people of Rotherham". The package would include measures designed to support businesses, for instance by helping entrepreneurs develop ideas, and assisting firms in the transition to low would also support the delivery of community-based projects, such as the Open Arms "one stop shops", which offer advice to people struggling with the cost of would also be invested into the borough's infrastructure. Dedicated funding would be allocated to the Rotherham markets and library development, and there would be new multi-use games areas. Skills programme Mr Read said the shared prosperity funding was "crucial" and "enables us to fund grassroots projects and activities that have a real impact in our communities".Under the proposals, there would be £945,256 for business support and £390,000 for shop unit grants and market Children's Capital of Culture festival year would receive £200,000, with a further £275,000 for a traineeship programme for the events, such as the Rotherham Show and Bonfire Night, would benefit from £255,000.A total of £444,985 would be allocated for a skills programme, including targeted and intensive support for young people and basic skills training in community-based support, such as advice sessions and engagement events, would receive £359,549, while £86,000 would be allocated for a multi-use games area. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
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11-02-2025
- Business
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Council price hike to 'save' adult care services
The price of care in Rotherham could increase significantly in the next financial year, reflecting "ongoing pressure" in the budget, the council has said. The fee rises are for various adult services as part of the council's budget proposals, Rotherham Council said. It reflects "growing demand" for services while keeping them going despite rising costs, it added. The increases were approved by the council's cabinet on Monday, but will be reviewed at the next full council meeting later this month. If approved at full council, the main increases, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, would be: The hourly rate for in-home domiciliary care would rise from £19.40 to £25.52 (a 31.5% increase). This is to help with growing costs of in-home support, helping people with daily activities. Day-care services costs would more than double, from £36.60 to £73.50, to ensure services which give "essential support to many vulnerable people" remain available at the same quality, the authority said. Transport fees to day centres will increase slightly, so a return journey will rise from £6.30 to £6.43 (a 2.1% increase). Rothercare (the council's community alarm service) will also see an increase; the weekly fee for alarms would go up from £3.50 to £4.50 (a 28.6% increase). There would be a small increases in residential and respite, with the weekly cost for older people's residential care rising from £708.30 to £722.47, and residential care for people with learning disabilities increasing from £795.30 to £811.21. Respite care for individuals with learning disabilities will also see a small increase, rising from £1,669.30 to £1,702.69 per week. Councillors heard all the rises are part of the council's wider effort to "maintain quality and availability" of services despite growing demand and rising costs. Iain Cloke, operations manager for Age UK Rotherham, said price rises are "difficult but reflect the state of the social care and public sector providers". "Many older people and their carers will be affected by these rises and the wider pressures on older people's livelihoods at this time, including winter fuel pressures, and changes in eligibility for Winter Fuel Allowance," the charity said. "Age UK is concerned the changes could lead to some people deciding not to pay for care they need, which does not fit in with the focus on prevention that Age UK is calling for." He said anyone thinking of reducing or stopping care should seek advice first. The charity added that last year in Rotherham alone, Age UK helped older people access over £2.8m additional welfare benefits to help maintain their livelihoods and independence. Council leader Chris Read said people living longer was "a good thing" but meant more people needed services "to maintain independence and continue to live in good health longer". He said the authority had already put aside £17m for adult social care services, most of which, he acknowledged, were received by a "small minority". "We're glad to be able to provide the services," he said, "but it reflects an ongoing pressure that perhaps people don't see." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
