Agenda

To receive apologies from any Member who is unable to attend the meeting.

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.

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 3.

To receive the record of proceedings of the Cabinet meeting held on 12 October 2026.

There are no exempt agenda items.

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

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1.    Approve the Rotherham Local SEND Reform Plan 2026–2029 and the Council’s role in its delivery.

2.    Endorse the strategic direction of travel towards earlier identification and intervention, stronger mainstream inclusion, increased local provision and a  ...  view the full agenda text for item 6.

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

Recommendations

That Cabinet:

1.    Notes the contents of the Rotherham Safeguarding Children's Partnership Annual Assurance Report 2025 to 2026; and

2.    Notes the partnership priorities and areas requiring continued assurance for 2026 to 2027.

Report from the Executive Director of Corporate Services.

Recommendations

That Cabinet:

1.    Note the current General Fund Revenue Budget forecast overspend of £2.9m.

2.    Note the updated position of the Capital Programme.

3.    Approve the capital budget variations as detailed in Section 2.17 of the report.

4.    Note early payment  ...  view the full agenda text for item 8.

Report from the Executive Director of Corporate Services.

Recommendation:

That Cabinet note the MTFS 2026/27 to 2029/30 update.

Report from the Executive Director of Corporate Services.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1.    Note the commencement of the maintained schools stock condition and asset verification survey programme, funded through existing capital budgets.

2.    Note the emerging evidence that condition, compliance and lifecycle investment requirements may exceed available Department for Education School  ...  view the full agenda text for item 10.

Report from the Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement.

Recommendations

That Cabinet:

1)    Agree to progress the arrangements for VCS Infrastructure Services in Rotherham, including:

a)    The proposed model being delivered through a standard SLA for three years commencing from 1 April 2027 and continuing to 31 March 2030, which  ...  view the full agenda text for item 11.

Report from the Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement.

Recommendations:

1.    That Cabinet receives the recommendations listed below, as approved by the Improving Places Select Commission and the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board;

a)    Improved Cross-Directorate Working

i)      Develop a cross-directorate map of roles and responsibilities (e.g. highways, school engagement,  ...  view the full agenda text for item 12.

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 10 November 2026.

The next meeting of the Cabinet will be held on Monday 14 December 2026 commencing at 10.00am in Rotherham Town Hall.

John Edwards,

Chief Executive.