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 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 132.

A question was received from Mr Smith who wanted to know when the Masterplan for Dinnington Town Centre would be available?

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment explained the plan had been put on hold whilst a bid for the Levelling Up fund had been submitted, this was to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 132.

To receive the record of proceedings of the Cabinet meeting held on 13 February 2023.

Resolved:

That the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 13 February 2023 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 Strategic Director for Adult Care, Housing and Public Health.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1.    Notes the achievements and ongoing progress of the Learning Disability Transformation Programme as set out in the Cabinet Report “The transformation of services and support for people with a learning disability – May  ...  view the full agenda text for item 135.

Consideration was given to the report submitted which summarised the achievements of the Learning Disability Transformation Programme as set out in the Cabinet Report “The transformation of services and support for people with a learning disability” in May 2018.

The report was asking Cabinet to note the achievements made  ...  view the full minutes text for item 135.

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

Recommendations:

1.    That Cabinet endorses this response to the Health Select Commission’s spotlight review and accepts the recommendations.

Consideration was given to the report that provided a Cabinet response to the recommendations from the spotlight review carried out by Health Select Commission on Covid-19 Care Home Safety.

The Health Select Commission was thanked for conducting the review and the resulting recommendations. It was worth noting what Rotherham had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 136.

Report from the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

1.    Cabinet notes the progress made to date.

2.    Cabinet agrees for the current Transparency Statement 2022/23 to remain in place in 2023/24.

Consideration was given to the report which provided the annual update in relation to the activities of the Council and its partners, in seeking to both address and prevent modern slavery. The report focussed on actions following the resolution passed by Council to adopt the Co-operative Party Charter against Modern  ...  view the full minutes text for item 137.

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

Recommendations:

1.    That Cabinet approve the Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2023 - 2026.

Consideration was given to the report which introduced the proposed Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023-2026, which explained how the Council and its partners would address the challenges of homelessness and rough sleeping, by focussing on six key priorities:

1.    Make homelessness a rare occurrence by focusing on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 138.

Report from the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Cabinet:

1.    Approve the Climate Change Action Plan in Appendix 2 including nature crisis and adaptation actions, noting the key achievements and opportunities summarised in Appendix 1 and sections 2 and 5 of this report.

2.  ...  view the full agenda text for item 139.

Consideration was given to the report which identified opportunities for joint action on the climate and nature crises in 2023 and expanded the programme’s remit to include climate change adaptation and cohesion with a nature restoration programme.

The Council declared a climate emergency in October 2019. The report covered three  ...  view the full minutes text for item 139.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet agree:

1.    That provisional allocations of the Household Support Fund Grant of £4.978m be made as follows:

a.    £2.5m for food vouchers to children eligible for free school meals for school holidays up to and including Easter 2024.

b.    £1.2m to  ...  view the full agenda text for item 140.

Consideration was given to the report which provided recommendations for a provisional allocation of the £4.978m. Any variations arising from actual spend under each of the provisional allocations would be managed through adjusting the allocation made towards the Energy Crisis Support Scheme.

The report also provided the Council’s proposed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 140.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations:

1.    That the annual report is received noting the increased social value commitments along with outcomes achieved.

2.    That Cabinet agree the following key priorities for 2023 include:

a.    Continue to embed the foundations of strong social value delivery through contract manager and  ...  view the full agenda text for item 141.

Consideration was given to the report which set out the key achievements over the year to the end of November 2022 and identified priority areas of work for 2023. Those priorities would further embed social value to secure the best possible outcomes and returns for the people of Rotherham.

It  ...  view the full minutes text for item 141.

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

Recommendations:

1.    That Cabinet approves the Corporate Financial Inclusion Plan 2023-24

Consideration was given to the report which sought approval for the Financial Inclusion Plan. The Plan detailed the support available to the residents of Rotherham.

The UK was facing the highest inflation rates in over 40 years leading to significant increases in the prices of food, heating, and clothing and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 142.

Report from the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1.    Approves the approach to fleet replacement, which refreshes 35% of the current fleet by 2025/26 that works towards the Council’s strategic objective of achieving ‘Net Zero’ status by 2030, and Borough wide by 2040.

2.    Notes the  ...  view the full agenda text for item 143.

Consideration was given to the report which considered options to implement a long-term phased approach to the procurement, operation, maintenance, replacement, and disposal of Council fleet vehicles, which were essential tools in delivering services across the Borough.

The report detailed the current vehicle assets owned or leased by the Council  ...  view the full minutes text for item 143.

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 Wednesday 15 March 2023.

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 24 April 2023 commencing at 10.00am in Rotherham Town Hall.

Resolved: That the next meeting of the Cabinet be held on Monday 24 April 2023, commencing at 10.00 a.m. in Rotherham Town Hall.