Author: Rachel Graham

At last night's monthly meeting, the Waverley Community Councillors discussed the traffic issues arising around the Waverley Junior Academy. Several of the Councillors are parents with young children attending WJA also. They too are concerned about the movement of traffic, parents and the young students around the school, which residents live close to as well.

We have reached out to the Principal at... Read More »

At the end of October you should see a few diggers and other machinery on the Olive Lane site. The contractors will be on site be preparing the ground ahead of the larger project of building Olive Lane.

I know some residents have been unhappy over the last year or so with the closure of the Red Shale permissive path which runs parallel to 'Treeton footpath 8' alongside the River Rother.

I met with Harworth today and the good news is that the path should be finished and open again by Christmas. However, there is a planned swop over of the National Power Grid electricity supply from the overhead cables... Read More »

The next meeting of the Community Council is on Wednesday 6 October at 7pm at the AMP in the Brearley Room. You are welcome to join.

The agenda for the meeting can be found at; www.waverley-cc.gov.uk/council-meetings.html?month=2021-10#item-1508813

The WCC is aware that some of the temporary bus stops keep moving. This sadly is not a conscious decision by South Yorkshire Transport Passenger Executive (SYPTE) or any other travel related organisation. The temporary bus stops are being removed or relocated by persons unknown for their own merriment. This has led to local residents being left without an identifiable location to board and alight bus... Read More »

Did you know, that if the nearest bus stop is not accessible to you, particularly if you're elderly or have mobility issues, there are Community Bus services. Any residents unable to access standard public transport services may register with the Community Bus service in Rotherham. Although there is a cost involved, it is subsidised. It is a cheaper alternative to a taxi and can be booked up to one... Read More »

Planning application - RB2021/0199

As some residents will recollect the planning application for the development off Whittle Way was not welcomed by the residents living adjacent to it, especially off Sorby Row. Residents shared their views with the WCC in March. It supported their views and wrote to the RMBC planning team to object to the development.

The decision for the planning application is now... Read More »

The Waverley Community Council currently has two vacancies for Councillors.

We would like to hear from residents who are keen to become involved in the tier of government closest to local people and play a key role in improving our local community life.

The Council meets on the first Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in finding out more about the role, why not come along to one of our meetings,... Read More »

The independent Boundary Commission for England have announced their proposed changes to the Parliamentary constituencies in England. Rother Valley is largely unchanged: however, the whole of Rother Vale ward is proposed to move into the constituency. There is currently an 8 week consultation on these changes, which closes on Monday 2nd August. If you wish to submit your views, I would encourage you... Read More »

Planning application RB2021/1200, is for the proposed hotel on Waverley with six stories and 150 room hotel. The access will be off Highfield Spring.