Free pizza, drinks and a DJ: Capital&Centric invites Rotherham to meet the neighbours
Capital&Centric is inviting Rotherham down for free pizza, beers, wine and softs to chat about the future of the town centre, with a DJ providing the soundtrack.
The social impact developer is hosting a ‘Meet the Neighbours’ event at The Empire Theatre, 8–13 Ship Hill, on Thursday 12 November 2026 from 4–7pm. Everyone’s welcome to come along, meet the team and explore early ideas for five new neighbourhoods.
Alongside the free food and drinks, there’ll be chance to ask questions and share what would make Rotherham town centre a better place to live, work and spend time.
Working with Rotherham Council, Capital&Centric is exploring plans for new homes by the water, more green spaces to enjoy and room for independent businesses.
The proposals cover three riverside neighbourhoods at The Statutes, Westgate and Sheffield Road, alongside Snail Hill and Corporation Street in the town centre.
John Moffat at Capital&Centric said:
“Come for a slice of pizza, stay for a chat. We’re putting on the food, drinks and music, and we’d love people from across Rotherham to join us. Bring your mates, bring your neighbours and bring your opinions. We want to hear what you love about the town centre, what’s missing and what would make you spend more time here. These are early ideas, so your feedback can help shape what happens next. Whether you’ve got loads to say or you’re just curious, come down and say hello.”
Cllr John Williams, Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy at Rotherham Council, said:
“We want to create a town centre that attracts people to live, work, visit and spend time here, with high-quality public spaces, better use of our riverside locations and opportunities for independent businesses to thrive. These proposals from nationally recognised social impact developer Capital&Centric present an exciting opportunity to learn from some of the best developments anywhere in the country, bringing new homes, investment and activity into key areas of our town centre while building on Rotherham’s distinctive character and heritage. At the same time they would redevelop brownfield sites that we are keen to see brought back into productive use. I’d encourage residents, businesses and anyone with an interest in the future of Rotherham town centre to take part in the consultation, look at the plans and share their views to make sure we get it right. Community feedback will play an important role in shaping the final designs and ensuring they reflect the needs and ambitions of local people.”
The early ideas for the riverside sites include around 234 apartments and townhouses, with designs inspired by Rotherham’s industrial past. Warm red and brown brick, pitched roofs and sawtooth rooflines would echo the ironworks, foundries and warehouses that once lined the River Don.
A new public garden and community space on Westgate would create somewhere to meet friends, grab a coffee or enjoy an outdoor event.
Capital&Centric is also exploring opportunities for local suppliers and routes into construction and property careers, including apprenticeships and work placements.
Meet the Neighbours takes place on Thursday 12 November, 4–7pm, at The Empire Theatre, 8–13 Ship Hill, Rotherham. Free pizza, beer, wine, soft drinks and a DJ.
Anyone who can’t make it can explore the plans and complete the online questionnaire at capitalandcentric.com/project/rotherham. They can also email rotherham@capitalandcentric.com or call 0800 689 1095, Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm.
The consultation closes on Monday 30 November 2026. All feedback will be reviewed to help inform the next stage of the designs.
