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Government announces plans to return powers to Rotherham

The communities secretary has announced his intention to return more powers to Rotherham MBC - a move which would bring the majority of services back under the council’s control.

The communities secretary has announced his intention to return more powers to Rotherham MBC - a move which would bring the majority of services back under the council's control.

Sajid Javid has confirmed he intends to return powers for services including economic growth, town centre management, the maintenance of local parks, and decision-making powers for adult social care.

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