Agenda, decisions and minutes

To invite Councillors to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests or personal interests they may have in any matter which is to be considered at this meeting, to confirm the nature of those interests and whether they intend to leave the meeting for the consideration of the item.

There were no declarations of interest to report.

To receive questions from members of the public who wish to ask a general question in respect of matters within the Council’s area of responsibility or influence.

Subject to the Chair’s discretion, members of the public may ask one question and one supplementary question, which should relate to the original  ...  view the full agenda text for item 65.

There were no members of the public present at the meeting and no questions submitted in writing.

To receive the record of proceedings of the Cabinet meeting held on 18 October 2021.

Resolved:-  That the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 18^th October, 2021 be approved as a true and correct record of the proceedings.

There are no exempt items.

The Chair advised that there were no items of business on the agenda that would require the exclusion of the press and public from the meeting.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations

1.    Allocate the Household Support Grant of £2,489,029.87 as follows:

a)    £1.1m for food vouchers to children eligible for free school meals for school holidays through to Easter 2022.

b)    £1.3m to reduce Council Tax liability for working age households eligible for Council  ...  view the full agenda text for item 68.

Consideration was given to the report detailed how the Government had announced two new funding packages in October 2021 to help households struggling to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; namely the Household Support Grant and the Funding for Vulnerable Renters Grant.

The Household Support Grant was expected  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

Report from the Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health.

Recommendations

1.    That Cabinet agree the recommissioning of an 'all age' Alcohol and Drug Service. The key change to the service model is approved, which is the move to a specialist pathway covering all ages and procured from  ...  view the full agenda text for item 69.

Consideration was given to the report which detailed the proposals for the recommissioning of an “all age” model for the Alcohol and Drugs Service with a contract start date of 1^st April, 2023.

There were currently two services: one for the needs of the adult population in Rotherham and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 69.

Report from the Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health.

Recommendations

1.    To note the good progress made on the recommissioning process against the timeline agreed in March 2021.

2.    To note the parallel timeline of the Health and Care Bill, and its implications in respect of the  ...  view the full agenda text for item 70.

Consideration was given to the report which provided an agreed update on the recommissioning of Public Health Children’s Nursing Services, including an update on procurement options and the specification.

In March, 2021, Cabinet agreed to extend the current contract to March, 2023 with the tender for the new contract due  ...  view the full minutes text for item 70.

Report from the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services.

Recommendations

1.          That the current General Fund Revenue Budget forecast of a balanced budget be noted.

2.          That it be noted that actions will continue to be taken to ensure that a balanced financial outturn is delivered.

3.          That the  ...  view the full agenda text for item 71.

Consideration was given to the report which set out in detail the financial position as at the end of September, 2021 and was based on the actual costs and income for the first six months of 2021/22 and forecasted for the remainder of the financial year.

Members noted that financial  ...  view the full minutes text for item 71.

Report from the Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health.

Recommendations

1.    That progress made with the 2021/22 housing development programme be noted.

Consideration was given to the report which provided an update on the 2021/22 Housing Development Programme which listed a range of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) sites to be developed for housing, along with potential strategic acquisitions.

Good progress had been made on all projects despite the unprecedented challenges caused by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 72.

To receive a report detailing the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board in respect of the above items that were subject to pre-decision scrutiny on 17 November 2021.

Consideration was given to the circulated report, the contents of which were included as part of the relevant items and the details included accordingly.

The next meeting of the Cabinet will be held on Monday 20 December commencing at 10.00am in Rotherham Town Hall.

Resolved:-  That the next meeting of the Cabinet be held on Monday 20 December 2021 commencing at 10.00 a.m. in Rotherham Town Hall.