Decision details

Date of Decision:

23 July 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock, Strategic Director – Regeneration and Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Non-specific

Brief Description of Decision:

That the proposed list of activities contained in the report are approved for implementation using the Welcome Back Fund monies.

Reasons for the Decision:

To agree to a proposed list of activities and interventions funded through the Rotherham’s RHSS/WBF allocation of £471,455

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

That the proposed list of activities is agreed and officers commence delivery as quickly as possible – Recommended option.

If some or all of the activities are not approved, new activities would need to be identified and submitted to MHCLG, costing time and making it more likely the full allocation would not be spent in time.

The Council could consider not utilising the funding and returning the allocation (or part) to MHCLG (Government). This is not recommended as the proposals put forward seek to utilise the funds in order to benefit Rotherham both in terms of economic recovery but also assisting with managing the spread of Covid 19.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

Not applicable.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

All spend must completed by 31^st March 2022, with claims made quarterly in arrears on defrayed spend.

The Council is the accountable body for the project, signing a grant funding agreement with MHCLG.

Reports or parts of reports considered

Report of the Strategic Director and associated appendices.