Wath ward

Ward plan

Providing vibrant, connected and safe neighbourhoods is a priority for Rotherham Council and communities are at the heart of everything we do.  Wath Ward Councillors were elected to listen to your views and work with you to make a difference in the local community.

We know many of our residents are passionate about making their community a better place to live and we are here to work in partnership and make these improvements a reality.  Councillors used a range of information – listening to local residents and council staff, looking at statistics and other data – to develop these ward priorities:

Wath Ward 2024/25 priorities

Overarching the Wath Ward priorities will be an emphasis on supporting the community by sharing information, with help and support specifically in relation to fuel poverty and the cost-of-living crisis.

Priority 1: Address Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour

  • Working in partnership with police and other partner agencies to address local issues including local action plans and high visibility walkabouts.
  • Encourage reporting.
  • Build stronger community cohesion and awareness of different cultures within our community.
  • Improve Road Safety working with partners and the community to address local concerns, including making good use of the RMBC Highways scheme where areas are identified.
  • Support projects which address Speeding and off-road bike nuisance.
  • Tackle Drug use/dealing.

Priority 2: Help maintain an attractive and welcoming Environment, including:

  • Reduce fly-tipping - Community skip days, signage, enforcement.
  • Reduce dog fouling - signage, enforcement.
  • Reduce litter - signage, litterpicks, enforcement.
  • Promote recycling - posters, education.

Priority 3: Improving and enhancing community facilities, green spaces and the town centre

  • Support with consulting local business and stakeholders.
  • Work with partners to develop best results from the Levelling Up Fund.
  • Support existing community groups and encourage new groups, promoting affordable activities for people of all ages.
  • Continue to build social infrastructure, bringing people together to improve wellbeing and prevent loneliness and isolation.

Priority 4: Promote the achievements of our young people, supporting and developing activities and events for teens and young adults

  • Work with partners to develop and promote activities for young people and teens.
  • Improve existing facilities.
  • Develop projects to support young entrepreneurs.