Agenda, decisions and minutes

The decision sheet and minutes from the meeting held on 1^st May, 2015, and the minutes of the meeting held on 14^th May, 2015, were accepted as accurate records. 

The decision sheet and minutes from the meeting held on 1^st May, 2015, and the minutes of the meeting held on 14^th May, 2015, were accepted as accurate records. 

Commissioner Manzie and Commissioner Kenny jointly considered this report as it impacted on both of their portfolios. 

This item was deferred for further work to be incorporated into the Strategy. 

Commissioner Manzie and Commissioner Kenny jointly considered this report as it impacted on both of their portfolios. 

This item was deferred for further work to be incorporated into the Strategy. 

Minded to Grant decision: - That the revised Local Development Scheme be endorsed.

That the revised Local Development Scheme be forwarded to Lead Commissioner Sir Derek Myers and Council for approval.

Date of Publication of the Minded to Grant Decision: - Wednesday 10^th June, 2015.

Representations upon the decision are invited from Councillors, members of the public, partner agencies and any interested body or individual within five working days from the date of publication and must be received by Hannah Etheridge hannah.etheridge@rotherham.gov.uk no later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17^th June, 2015.

Representations received: -  None. 

Date of Commissioner Kenny’s final decision: - Thursday 18^th June, 2015. 

Consideration was given to the report submitted by the Planning Policy Manager that outlined the project plan for the preparation, adoption and review of the Rotherham Local Plan.  The report for consideration reflected a revised timetable for publication and submission of the Sites and Policies document to the Central Government. 

The submitted report outlined previous amendments and variations to the document.  The current amendment would be dated June, 2015. 

It was noted that, as a policy change, this update would be considered by the Lead Commissioner, Sir Derek Myers, and be accepted by the full Council meeting. 

Minded to Grant decision: -       That the Growth Plan be adopted by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, following consideration by Lead Commissioner Sir Derek Myers, and approval by the full Council. 

That Officers from the Economic Development Team progress the delivery of activity within the Plan.

Date of Publication of the Minded to Grant Decision: - Wednesday 10^th June, 2015.

Representations upon the decision are invited from Councillors, members of the public, partner agencies and any interested body or individual within five working days from the date of publication and must be received by Hannah Etheridge hannah.etheridge@rotherham.gov.uk no later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17^th June, 2015.

Representations received: -  None. 

Date of Commissioner Kenny’s final decision: - Thursday 18^th June, 2015. 

Consideration was given to the report submitted by the Economic Development Manager that related to the final version of the Rotherham Economic Growth Plan.  The Plan mapped out a programme of investment in economic infrastructure and activities over the short-, medium- and long-terms up to ten years.  The Plan was a partnership between the public, voluntary and private sectors. 

Present in the Plan were: -

·       Rotherham’s contribution to the Sheffield City Region;

·       Links to themes shared with the Strategic Economic Partnership of the Sheffield City Region;

·       Identification of priority projects and programmes that would drive major economic and job growth;

·       Consultation;

·       Governance;

·       Delivery through Environment and Development Services and sub-groups and task and finish groups.

It was noted that, as a policy change, this update would be considered by the Lead Commissioner, Sir Derek Myers, and be accepted by the full Council meeting. 

The following reports were considered to be commercially confidential and were not required to be published under Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act (1974), as amended. 

Commissioner Manzie and Commissioner Kenny jointly considered this report as it impacted on both of their portfolios. 

Minded to Grant Decision: - That an exemption under Standing Order 38 (Exemptions) be granted from the provisions of Standing Order 48 (contracts valued at £50,000 or more); and,

That the tender submitted by Hall Construction Group Ltd dated 11th February 2015 be accepted.

Date of Publication of the Minded to Grant Decision: - Wednesday 10^th June, 2015.

Representations upon the decision are invited from Councillors, members of the public, partner agencies and any interested body or individual within five working days from the date of publication and must be received by Hannah Etheridge hannah.etheridge@rotherham.gov.uk no later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17^th June, 2015.

Representations received: -  None. 

Date of Commissioner Kenny’s final decision: - Thursday 18^th June, 2015. 

Commissioner Manzie and Commissioner Kenny jointly considered this report as it impacted on both of their portfolios. 

The submitted report outlined the works to upgrade the external envelope of 93 properties in Dinnington, to be funded by the 2015/2016 Housing Revenue Account capital works budget, which had received prior approval within the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan. 

The report outlined how the tendering process had been conducted, including advice provided by the Audit Service and the operation of the YourBuild Framework. 

Commissioner Manzie and Commissioner Kenny jointly considered this report as it impacted on both of their portfolios. 

Minded to Grant Decision: - That the tender submitted by Hall Construction Group Ltd dated 11th February 2015 be accepted.

Date of Publication of the Minded to Grant Decision: - Wednesday 10^th June, 2015.

Representations upon the decision are invited from Councillors, members of the public, partner agencies and any interested body or individual within five working days from the date of publication and must be received by Hannah Etheridge hannah.etheridge@rotherham.gov.uk no later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17^th June, 2015.

Representations received: -  None. 

Date of Commissioner Kenny’s final decision: - Thursday 18^th June, 2015. 

Commissioner Manzie and Commissioner Kenny jointly considered this report as it impacted on both of their portfolios. 

The submitted report outlined the works to upgrade the external envelope of 117 properties in Brampton Bierlow, to be funded by the 2015/2016 Housing Revenue Account capital works budget, which had received prior approval within the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan. 

The report outlined how the tendering process had been conducted, including the operation of the YourBuild Framework.   

Minded to Grant Decision: -       That the Director of Planning, Regeneration and Culture be authorised to negotiate the sale and meet the conditions of sale as outlined in the submitted report.

That the Director of Legal and Democratic Services completes the contract for sale of the asset to the proposed purchaser.

Date of Publication of the Minded to Grant Decision: - Wednesday 10^th June, 2015.

Representations upon the decision are invited from Councillors, members of the public, partner agencies and any interested body or individual within five working days from the date of publication and must be received by Hannah Etheridge hannah.etheridge@rotherham.gov.uk no later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17^th June, 2015.

Representations received: -  None. 

Date of Commissioner Kenny’s final decision: - Thursday 18^th June, 2015. 

Consideration was given to the report submitted by the Development Manager that outlined a proposed disposal of Westgate Chambers.  The report identified the purchaser and key project milestones and expectations.

Minded to Grant Decision: - That Millfold House be disposed of by private treaty.

That the Director of Housing, Asset Management and Neighbourhoods be authorised to negotiate the sale at best consideration and meet the conditions of sale as outlined under 7.2 in the submitted report.

That the Director of Legal and Democratic Services complete the contracts for sale of the asset to the proposed purchaser.

That, prior to sale, a Commissioner approved developer-led decant plan is put in place in consultation with existing tenants and that Council enabling  support be agreed to support SHILOH with relocation.

That, if negotiations with the developer breakdown, the site be prepared for sale on the open market, which could comprise obtaining vacant possession   and demolition of the main buildings on the site.

Date of Publication of the Minded to Grant Decision: - Wednesday 10^th June, 2015.

Representations upon the decision are invited from Councillors, members of the public, partner agencies and any interested body or individual within five working days from the date of publication and must be received by Hannah Etheridge hannah.etheridge@rotherham.gov.uk no later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17^th June, 2015.

Representations received: -  None. 

Date of Commissioner Kenny’s final decision: - Thursday 18^th June, 2015. 

Further to Minute and Decision 4 of Commissioner Kenny’s meeting held on 1^st May, 2015, the report in relation to the disposal of Millfold House was re-submitted by the Strategic Housing and Investment Manager.  Further work had been conducted on the report. 

It was now a condition that ‘prior to sale a Commissioner-approved developer led decant plan is put into place in consultation with existing tenants and that Council enabling support is agreed to support SHILOH with relocation’. 

Minded to Grant Decision: - That offer number two, to grant a lease on the property, be approved.

That the Director of Planning, Regeneration and Culture be authorised to negotiate the lease transaction and meet the conditions of the leasehold disposal as outlined in this report.

That the Director of Legal and Democratic Services completes the contract for the transaction to the approved party.

Date of Publication of the Minded to Grant Decision: - Wednesday 10^th June, 2015.

Representations upon the decision are invited from Councillors, members of the public, partner agencies and any interested body or individual within five working days from the date of publication and must be received by Hannah Etheridge hannah.etheridge@rotherham.gov.uk no later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17^th June, 2015.

Representations received: -  None. 

Date of Commissioner Kenny’s final decision: - Thursday 18^th June, 2015. 

Consideration was given to the report presented by the Manager of Business, Retail and Investment that outlined offers received in respect of Unit 4, Advanced Manufacturing Park, following a successful marketing of the property. 

The report outlined the origin of the offers and their provenance.