The Labour-led Rotherham council are presenting their council tax increases today in Rotherham Town Hall. Same old Labour and their Rotherham town-centric policies.
At next week's meeting of the full council, Labour-run Rotherham Council intend to hike council tax by 4%. This includes money for a clock! Is this what council tax money should be spent on?
Today the Government announced a cut to the cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy, saving women who suffer from negative symptoms of menopause hundreds of pounds and improving their lives.
As part of my initiative to highlight the many amazing, independent businesses that we have on our doorsteps in Rother Valley, I popped into Mobitech in Swallownest to speak to Tim about his business providing mobile phone repairs.
On Friday, I met the family of Josh, who tragically died whilst walking between Laughton Common and Thurcroft. I also met local police officers, borough councillors and members of the local community who are desperate to bring about some changes to this road.
Dinnington Ward Councillors and Maltby and Hellaby Councillors are right - Rotherham Labour have no plans and have failed to prioritise the towns and villages of Rother Valley in their infrastructure and regeneration plans.
Today is Time to Talk Day. Mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with Co-op, are encouraging everyone to make space in their day for a conversation about mental health. I am encouraging everyone in Rother Valley to do the same.
I am so proud to have worked with the indomitable Sammy Woodhouse, my constituent and a survivor of the infamous Rotherham grooming gangs scandal, on the campaign to recognise children born as a result of rape as victims of crime.
