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 102.

1.      Ms. Britton raised a number of issues relation to Peregrine Way Community Centre:

·        Confusion around the arrangement of tables and mopping.

·        The removal of keys so community centre volunteers were not allowed to lock the building.

·        No longer being able to keep chairs in the boiler cupboard and therefore  ...  view the full minutes text for item 102.

To receive the record of proceedings of the Cabinet meeting held on 20 November 2023.

Resolved:-

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 20th November, 2023, be approved as a true and correct of the proceedings subject to a clerical correction to the date and time of the next meeting at Minute No. 100.

Agenda Item 11 has an exempt appendix. Therefore, if necessary when considering those items, the Chair will move the following resolution:-

That under Section 100(A) 4 of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it  ...  view the full agenda text for item 104.

The Chair advised that Appendix 2 to Minute No. 110, contained exempt information, however, the meeting remained open to the public and press throughout.

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

Recommendation:

That Cabinet:

1.    Approve the proposals for a new Adult Social Care mental health model of provision for the Borough.

2.    Approve the development of a co-designed Council Mental Health Strategy for Rotherham, with the strategy being  ...  view the full agenda text for item 105.

Consideration was given to the report which summarised the findings from the Council’s Adult Social Care Mental Health model review which had taken place following approval from Cabinet in February 2023. The report also proposed a new model for the Council’s Adult Social Care mental health provision across the borough.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 105.

Report from the Strategic Director of Children and Young People’s Services.

Recommendations:

1.    That Cabinet note release of the Section 106 funding, as per the agreement with Harworth, to create additional capacity of 210 paces at Waverley Junior Academy now that trigger has been met.

2.    That Cabinet approve  ...  view the full agenda text for item 106.

Consideration was given to the report which sought Cabinet approval to progress the expansion of Waverley Junior Academy through the use of Section 106 developer funding to accommodate current and future demand for places. This would be subject to a successful planning application and Department for Education approval for significant  ...  view the full minutes text for item 106.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

1.    That Cabinet approve the draft Policy for consultation.

2.    That Cabinet approve the approach to the public consultation.

Consideration was given to the report which outlined the proposed key changes to the Home to School Transport Policy and sought approval from Cabinet to commence a period of public consultation. The Council had a statutory responsibility to make suitable travel arrangements to and from school for eligible children of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 107.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1.    Agree the proposed increased level of fixed penalties prescribed by sections 2 and 3 of The Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023.

2.    To agree to recommend the proposed increases in maximum levels of fixed  ...  view the full agenda text for item 108.

Consideration was given to the report which explained that the financial level of fixed penalties that could be issued by Local Authorities to fly tippers and litterers had been increased through the Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023. The maximum amounts were now £1,000 for fly tipping, £600  ...  view the full minutes text for item 108.

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

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1.    Approve the adoption of the new Aids and Adaptations Assistance Policy (Appendix 1) and note the new scheme of delegation for authorising grants.

2.    Approve the proposed increase in Disabled Facilities Grant fees from  ...  view the full agenda text for item 109.

Consideration was given to the report which sought approval of the new Aids and Adaptations Assistance Policy and of the proposed increase in Disabled Facilities Grant fees from 10% to 15%. The current Aids and Adaptations Policy was adopted in April 2015. On 10th July, 2023, Cabinet agreed to review  ...  view the full minutes text for item 109.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendation:

1.    That Cabinet approve development of the Rotherham Markets and Library complex to deliver the proposed Rotherham Markets & Library redevelopment within the values detailed in exempt Appendix 2.

Consideration was given to the report which provided an update on progress and proposals for the development of the Rotherham Markets complex to create the new Rotherham Markets and Library within Rotherham Town Centre. The report also outlined and sought approval to proceed to the next phase of development and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 110.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:-

1.    Adopt the draft Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2023 attached as Appendix 1.

2.    Agree to the implementation of the policy requirements according to the implementation scheme detailed at Appendix 3.

3.    Agree to a  ...  view the full agenda text for item 111.

Consideration was given to the report which provided the findings of the consultation exercise in relation to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy. It also proposes approval and adoption of the final Policy document along with a proposal to carry out a further review of vehicle signage and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 111.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendation:

1.    That Cabinet adopts the House to House Collections Policy that is attached to this report as Appendix 1.

Consideration was given to the report which outlined the findings of the review into the House to House Collection Policy and recommended approval of the revised Policy. The Council’s current House to House Collection Policy was introduced in 2019. The effectiveness of the Policy was assessed in 2020 and found  ...  view the full minutes text for item 112.

Report from the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services.

Recommendation:

That Cabinet agree to:

1.    Approve the proposed use of the remainder of the Covid Recovery Fund as follows:

a.    £550k cash grant scheme to provide support for households with the rising cost of energy bills; and

b.    £50k  ...  view the full agenda text for item 113.

Consideration was given to the report which proposed further use of the Council’s Covid Recovery Fund reserve. Taking into account approved use for 2023/24 and 2024/25 to support the Council’s previously agreed revenue investments, the reserve had a remaining balance of £0.6m. It was proposed that the remaining funding be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 113.

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 13 December 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 22 January 2024 commencing at 10.00am in Rotherham Town Hall.

Resolved:-

The next meeting of the Cabinet will be held on Monday, 22nd January, 2024 ,commencing at 10.00 a.m .in Rotherham Town Hall.