Local residents wanted by Rotherham Council to help shape the future for our area

Do you have pride in the place you live but have idea of how to improve life in your community?

If you’re passionate about making central Rotherham even better then Rotherham Council needs to hear from you.

It is looking for motivated residents who want to help shape the future of their neighbourhood.

Over the next 10 years, up to £20 million will be invested into community led development across Rotherham’s Built Up Area.

It’s part of the Pride In Place initiative, paid for by Central Government money but led by a Neighbourhood Board made up of local residents from central Rotherham communities who are strongly motivated to improve their streets and services.

Express your interest

If you think you fit this description, they would love to hear from you.

Get in touch by emailing [email protected] to express your interest in becoming a member of the Neighbourhood Board. A number of roles are available.

Background

In March 2025, the Government announced that the central area of Rotherham had been selected to receive up to £20 million in funding over a 10-year period as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods. Since September 2025, the initiative is now known as Pride in Place. The first phase of this programme is a £1.5 billion fund which aims to revitalise designated areas in 75 towns across the UK.

The Pride in Place initiative aims to create safer, healthier neighbourhoods where communities can thrive by focussing on three key themes:

· Creating thriving places

· Building stronger communities

· empowering people to thrive

The funding has been secured for Rotherham’s Built-Up Area which includes the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods, although the benefits are expected to reach communities throughout the borough.

You can find out more here.