Corbyn bans Tom Watson from taking Max Mosley’s money

Jeremy Corbyn has heaped pressure on Tom Watson over his ties to Max Mosley as he banned his deputy from taking any more money from the press reform campaigner. Yesterday it emerged that Mr Mosley, a former Formula One boss, … Continue reading →

Yorkshire devolution: Ex-Civil Service boss steps in to end Sheffield City Region mayoral dispute

The former head of the Civil Service has stepped in to resolve the long-running dispute between South Yorkshire’s four local councils over the future of devolution in the county. Lord Bob Kerslake, who served as chief executive of Sheffield City … Continue reading →

Labour fails to support proposal for affordable housing for the homeless.

We purposely did not contest the commissioner budget or your last budget, thus giving you the opportunity to set and manage a sound budget effectively. Having been party to the scrutiny of the revenue element of the current budget, the … Continue reading →

Hands off Stubbin Lane – latest news from Court

That any hopes RMBC may have had for treating the stopping up of Stubbin Lane as a rubber stamping exercise were dashed. The District Judge ordered there to be a full hearing on 19 June 2018. Currently the hearing is … Continue reading →

Maplin collapses as rescue talks fail

One of the UK’s biggest electronics retailers has collapsed into administration after talks with buyers failed to secure a sale. Maplin, which has more than 200 stores and 2,300 staff, will continue to trade through the process. The business faced … Continue reading →

Expansion plans back in for blooming Rotherham garden centre

Expansion plans back in for blooming Rotherham garden centre The popular Wentworth Garden Centre in Rotherham has resubmitted expansion plans that could create 35 new jobs. The destination garden centre is situated in sixteen acres in the former walled kitchen, … Continue reading →

MP Sarah Champion: More Government cash needed to support Rotherham abuse survivors

HUNDREDS of child sex abuse cases could be held back if fresh funding is not found to help victims and survivors, campaigning MP Sarah Champion has warned. The National Crime Agency revealed last week that the number of children groomed … Continue reading →