Decision details

Date of Decision:

27^th October 2023

Title:

Acceptance of Transforming Cities Fund Grant: Forge Island Bridge

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

 Simon Moss, Assistant Director; Planning, Regeneration & Transport

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

The implementation of any functions associated with any grant regime, including National Grants, City Region Grants & Programmes and European Funding

Brief Description of Decision:

Exercising of the delegated authority given to the Assistant Director; Planning, Regeneration & Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy and the S.151 Officer, to sign the Funding Agreement from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in relation to the Transforming Cities Fund Grant: Forge Island Bridge.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Forge Island bridge connects the town centre to the Forge Island development and was lifted into place in June 2023, having been front funded by Council capital. Funding for the bridge comes from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority administered Transforming Cities Fund to replace Council Capital. This decision is in relation to the signing of the funding agreement to release the grant.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Option 2 - That the Grant Agreement is not signed; this option would mean that Rotherham would lose the grant and the bridge would be funded through Council funds.

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 Transforming Cities Fund Grant: Forge Island Bridge Officer Decision report

Forge Island Final Delivery Arrangements Cabinet Report