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
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Yorkshire devolution: Ex-Civil Service boss steps in to end Sheffield City Region mayoral dispute
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
BBC’s official aid charity sacks six staff members ‘for sexual harassment or for watching porn at work’
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BBC’s official aid charity sacks six staff members ‘for sexual harassment or for watching porn at work’ BBC Media Action sacked six staff members for sexual harassment or watching porn at work Charity trains journalists and produces programmes in world’s … Continue reading
Dossier on sexual misconduct in Labour party sent to Corbyn
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Dossier on sexual misconduct in Labour party sent to Corbyn Labourtoo gathered 43 accounts by women who suffered harassment and violence A dossier of 43 stories of harassment, abuse and sexual violence against women at all levels of the Labour … Continue reading
One RMBC Planning messed up before?
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Couple devastated by council decision to convert £10,000 dream garden BACK to wasteland A COUPLE who spent £10,00 transforming wasteland into their dream garden have been told they have to convert it back. Glyn and Katie Garbett, from Rotherham, South … Continue reading