Decision details

Date of Decision:

24 March 2023

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss

Assistant Director, Regeneration & Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

To sign the SYMCA Funding Agreement in relation to the acceptance of the Rotherham Markets and Library Complex grant under the delegated powers: ‘The implementation of any functions associated with any grant regime, including National Grants, City Region Grants & Programmes and European Funding’.

Brief Description of Decision:

Signing of the grant agreement between Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined.

Reasons for the Decision:

Acceptance of the £3.4m capital grant to provide gap funding that will enable delivery of the Rotherham Markets and Library Complex development.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

That the offer of grant is not accepted, which would require the Council to pause the proposed development whilst alternative sources of funding are sought to address the viability gap.

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

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

Acceptance of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Grant: Rotherham Markets and Library Complex