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Annaleece Longmore

Annaleece Longmore

Local Democracy Reporter

I am a Local Democracy Reporter covering the Metropolitan Borough Councils of Rotherham and Barnsley with the Local Democracy Reporting Service. I studied at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2025 I report on the decision-making process at these local councils, and break stories on the biggest issues affecting residents.

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Articles by Annaleece Longmore

Fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour have been reported issues for over a decade in Eastwood.

Costs to remove fly-tipping from streets revealed by council

71 per cent of women felt symptoms were dismissed, watchdog says

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has welcomed government moves to crack down on dodgy high street businesses. Picture: Julia Armstrong, LDRS

Councillors split over plan to hand Mayor's some planning decisions

Cllr Adam Tinsley of Rotherham Council.

149 Rotherham road casualties resulted in serious injury, report shows

Rotherham town centre.

Rotherham high street still struggling despite town centre investment

Kiveton Vape and Beyond on Wales Road.

Kiveton vape shop seeking approval for earlier and later opening hours

The Original Factory Shop closed earlier this year after the company went into administration.

Plan for closed homeware shop to be turned into new licensed venue

Bawtry Road could see a Greggs site turned into a new Irish bar.

Wickersley Irish bar faces local objections over noise concerns

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard.

South Yorkshire Mayor objecting to Rotherham and Doncaster solar farm

Council and police respond to disturbance in Eastwood

£90 million to be invested into new Supertram fleet in South Yorkshire

Independent Councillor Michael Bennett-Sylvester has praised local volunteers for their litter picking efforts.

Rotherham councillor voices pride in volunteer litter pickers

Photo of the fly-tipping at Eastwood.

Two Eastwood residents fined over £1,000 each for flytipping

John Healey reaffirms objections to South Yorkshire solar farm

A meeting on August 6, 2026 at Ravensfield Parish Hall saw residents from Rotherham and Doncaster come together to discuss the scale of the Whitestone solar farm project.

Residents voice outrage at plans for solar farm on green belt

The Sportsman on Fitzwilliam Street in Swinton has been vacant since it closed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Vacant pub to be turned into shop, despite residents’ objections

Rotherham town centre casino has 24 hour opening times approved

The Waterfront at Rother Valley Country Park.

Rother Valley Waterfront cafe granted alcohol and live music license

Rachel Johnson, 50, has said she fears for her daughter's safety in Rotherham town centre.

Mum fears for daughter’s safety in Rotherham town centre

Travellers at Herringthorpe Playing Fields.

Travellers leave Rotherham field after council and police intervention

Travellers at Herringthorpe Playing Fields.

Council responds after travellers set up camp on playing fields

Wigtox Lounge on South Street in Rawmarsh first opened in September, 2025.

Rawmarsh bar seeks to extend opening hours and outdoor seating

Fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour have been reported issues for over a decade in Eastwood.

MP Sarah Champion voices solidarity with Eastwood locals

Rotherham Council acquired a former Boots building in May 2023 and the Abbey Pharmacy relocated to the site from its previous base on Howard Street.

Council discuss plans for health hub to tackle health inequalities

Fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour have been reported issues for over a decade in Eastwood.

Residents fed up of fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and rats

A alcohol licensing meeting was suspended due to the owner of a shop’s inability to speak English

Alcohol licensing meeting delayed as owner doesn't speak English

'DISCIPLINED': Leader of Rotherham Council Chris Read in Rotherham town centre

Rotherham Leader prides in social care, library & balanced budgets

Rotherham councillors create five-year strategy to tackle homelessness

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