The government has come under fire following Liberty Steel’s announcement of a restructuring program which will affect 440 roles – including 185 roles at its Rotherham sites. The move was described as a “body blow” that could have been avoided. A member of Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG alliance, Liberty Steel said some products have become unviable … Read more
Over 600 South Yorkshire pupils were inspired by Britain’s leading physicist, Professor Brian Cox, at an exciting event organized by The Work-wise Foundation in partnership with Well North Enterprises, recently held in Gulliver’s Valley at Rotherham. Professor Brian Cox CBE, Britain’s leading physicist and science communicator and co-founder of the Science Summer School, said at … Read more
A vacated car showroom at a major site in Rotherham could be filled again, if newly submitted plans are approved. Rothbiz reported last year that local firm Burrows Motor Company would make the short journey into town to Volkswagen’s former Rotherham site in Wickersley, leaving its former home in Templeborough. The purpose-built vehicle dealership on … Read more
A Rotherham-based national training provider brought in administrators after the government withheld its funding. Lifeskills bosses initially challenged a claim by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) over ‘data irregularities’ but a £1.2million suspension of funding has caused serious cash flow problems. The agency has since sought reimbursement of more than £1.5million. 72 people … Read more
A sportswear manufacturer set to create more than 200 jobs over the next five years has been crowned Business of the Year at the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber Celebration of Business Awards, in association with Glu Recruit. SBD Apparel, which counts elite strength and fitness athletes around the world among its growing clientele, in addition … Read more
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has reiterated its rail investment priorities so that it can continue to advocate for the major rail improvements the region needs. It includes a potential new station on the main line at Rotherham. The MCA has agreed its priorities following the government’s Integrated Rail Plan for the Midlands … Read more
More than £50m of investment in Rotherham transport projects has been detailed by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Rothbiz revealed in August that a number of transport projects in Rotherham had secured funding from a government agreement with South Yorkshire. Investment in City Area Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) is underway and £570million will … Read more
A number of sites have been proposed to the government for a proposed new investment area which aims to attract business investment and free up land for new homes in South Yorkshire. The majority are in Sheffield, with the Gateway East site in Doncaster only to be included if Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) remains an … Read more
A number of Rotherham businesses have been shortlisted at Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s 2022 Business Celebration – one of the highlights of the local business calendar. Returning to Magna in Rotherham on 4 November and promising to be an evening like no other, the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Celebration of Business drew entries from businesses … Read more
A number of Rotherham businesses have been shortlisted at Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s 2022 Business Celebration – one of the highlights of the local business calendar. Returning to Magna in Rotherham on 4 November and promising to be an evening like no other, the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Celebration of Business drew entries from businesses … Read more