News: New structure at Harworth expected to accelerate development at Waverley
A restructured Harworth Estates is expected to apply for detailed planning consent for the new district centre at its Waverley development in Rotherham in 2015, with construction expected to start in...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham Council fails external audit
Rotherham Council has failed an external audit for not making proper arrangements to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources.The government's Audit Commission, which...
View ArticleNews: Bank of England governor visits Rotherham
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has praised the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing in Rotherham for its contribution to UK manufacturing's...
View ArticleNews: Unions in strike threat over Tata Steel's pensions plan
Unions are warning of industrial action as Tata Steel proposes to close its pension scheme, adding that they "have lost all faith in the company and its leadership."At a mass meeting of trade union...
View ArticleNews: Budget representations made
Business groups and membership organisations have put forward representations on what they'd like to see in today's Budget.HM Treasury welcomes representations as part of the policy-making process and...
View ArticleNews: The Budget 2015
The last Budget before the general election "makes new investments in manufacturing and science and the Northern Powerhouse for a truly national recovery." Anything in there for Rotherham? Our editor,...
View ArticleNews: Transport strategy provides "once in a lifetime opportunity" for the North
A new report setting out a transport strategy for the north of England has been described as a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform Northern growth, rebalance the country's economy and establish...
View ArticleNews: Uncertainty at Rotherham retailers
The Rotherham stores of national retailers, BHS and WHSmith are under threat of closure.BHS Group Ltd was acquired by Retail Acquisitions Ltd earlier this month from the Acardia group. The department...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham MP calls for Tata rethink
Local Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey has asked for a meeting with Tata Steel's chairman and called on him to rethink plans to close the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS).Earlier this month,...
View ArticleNews: Kenny outlines role as commissioner at Rotherham Council
Julie A Kenny CBE DL, chair and chief executive of growing Rotherham business, Pyronix Limited, has outlined her role as a supporting commissioner at troubled Rotherham Council and called on the local...
View ArticleNews: AMP at the heart of advanced manufacturing innovation district
US experts on the role of cities in growing the economy believe that the high levels of innovation taking place on the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham means that it is perfectly suited...
View ArticleNews: LEP outlines £17m EU funding call
The first wave of new European funded projects in the Sheffield City Region will focus on business support, innovation and supporting inward investment through development on the Enterprise...
View ArticleNews: Spring clean your family finances says expert Paul
Leading financial expert and insolvency practitioner Paul Moorhead, says people should think about spring cleaning their finances if they want to be cash healthy in time for summer.Established in...
View ArticleNews: Stafforce agency increases apprentices in manufacturing sector
The Apprentice Employment Agency at fast growing national specialist recruiter, Stafforce, is teaming up with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to boost the manufacturing sector by...
View ArticleNews: Impressive results for Rotherham United
The importance of maintaining Championship status to Rotherham United Football Club can be seen in its latest financial results for the year ended December 2014, where gaining promotion to the second...
View ArticleNews: Maplin's sales surge
Rotherham-based electronics retailer, Maplin has reported sales of £237m as part of its year-end results, the first results after the £85m sale to new owners, Rutland Partners.Manvers-based Maplin...
View ArticleNews: Count on the election to create uncertainty
Paul Moorhead of Rotherham insolvency practice, Moorhead Savage, is warning that uncertainty around the upcoming general election could send some businesses closer to a financial crisis.Established in...
View ArticleNews: Crawshaw on track for 200 stores
Crawshaw Group, the Rotherham-based fresh meat and food-to-go retailer, has reported a rise in earnings of 30% for the year ended January 31 2015.The AIM-listed firm currently has 23 retail outlets...
View ArticleNews: Council agrees new decision making arrangements
Details of how decisions will be made by the Government-appointed Commissioners overseeing Rotherham Council have now been agreed.After a number of reports highlighted serious failings across the...
View ArticleNews: Councils asked to balance LEP's budget
In order to balance its budget, the Combined Authority has requested that authorities within the Sheffield City Region (SCR) provide additional resources of £563,000 to pay for its economic development...
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