Decision details

Plan for Neighbourhoods Consultation

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To undertake consultation with stakeholders and the local community within an identified boundary area as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods.

Decision:

 

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

 

Date of Decision:

7th July 2025

Title:

Plan for Neighbourhoods Consultation

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss, Assistant Director, Planning Regeneration & Transport  

Details of Specific Delegation

 

or

 

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

 

 

In conjunction with the Government Departments or other bodies, the implementation of any decision in respect of the promotion of Economic Development and Regeneration. Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment, page 22.

 

Decision:

To provide an opportunity for residents and businesses to share their views and feedback on their local areas to shape the Plan for Neighbourhoods.

Reasons for the Decision:

To ensure local communities and stakeholders have a clear understanding of the Plan for Neighbourhoods, and confidence that they will be listened to and involved in the consultation process.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Recommended: Public consultation and engagement is essential to enable residents and stakeholders to contribute to the development of the Plan for Neighbourhoods. Therefore, the undertaking of in person and online formats are recommended to gather qualitative and quantitative insights and data from stakeholders and local communities.

 

Not recommended: The Council may choose to develop and implement the proposals without consultation. This option does not allow residents to shape the plans and goes against the Plan for Neighbourhoods guidance on consultation. It is therefore not recommended

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

Report author not made aware of any conflicts

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

Report

Appendix 1 – Plan for Neighbourhood Boundary Map

Appendix 2 – VAR Plan for Neighbourhoods Consultation - EXEMPT

Appendix 3 – EIA

Appendix 4 - CIA

 

 

I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:

to share the plans being developed to transform the public space in the heart of Swinton, around the Civic Hall and local shops, providing an opportunity for residents and the public to review the proposals and share their feedback

 

 

I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.

 

Signed by the Decision Maker:

 

Dated:          7th July

 

Name:          Simon Moss                    

Job Title:     Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport

 

Publication date: 17/07/2025

Date of decision: 07/07/2025

Accompanying Documents: