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Items
No. Item

116.

Minute's Silence

Minutes:

A minute’s silence was observed as a mark of respect following the attack on the two mosques in New Zealand.

117.

Declarations of Interest

 

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.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest to report.

118.

Questions from Members of the Public

 

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 118.

Minutes:

(1)  A member of the public described his concerns about the allocation of housing, his perceived breaches of the law, influence of staff for property suitability, waiting times, tenant suitability and adaptations.

 

The Leader acknowledged the member of the public concerns, but pointed out allocations were all carried out appropriately.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 118.

119.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 94 KB

 

To receive the record of proceedings of the Cabinet meeting held on 18 February 2019.

Minutes:

Resolved:-  That the minutes of the Cabinet meetings held on 21st January and 18th February, 2019, be agreed as true and correct records of the proceedings.

120.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

 

Agenda Item 11 has exempt appendices. Therefore, if necessary when considering that item, 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 involves  ...  view the full agenda text for item 120.

Minutes:

Resolved:-  That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the Agenda Item 11 on the grounds that the appendices involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12(A) of such  ...  view the full minutes text for item 120.

121.

Determination of proposals to make prescribed alterations to the Willows School pdf icon PDF 135 KB

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

 

Recommendations:-

 

1.    That, following a period of statutory consultation and consideration of representations received, approval be granted to make prescribed alterations to the Willows School by permanently changing the registered number of places at the school from 100 to  ...  view the full agenda text for item 121.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute No. 72 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 17th December, 2018, consideration was given to the report which sought the approval of proposals to make prescribed alterations to the Willows School, following the period of statutory consultation, in line with the requirements of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 121.

122.

Response to Children’s Commissioners Takeover Challenge Scrutiny Review: Work Experience pdf icon PDF 108 KB

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

 

Recommendations:-

 

1.    That the Cabinet’s response to the spotlight review of work experience under taken by the Rotherham Youth Cabinet be approved.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute 37 of the meeting of Council held on 25th July, 2018 consideration was given to the report which responded to the findings and recommendations from a spotlight review undertaken by Rotherham Youth Cabinet under the auspices of the Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Challenge regarding improving access to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 122.

123.

Council Plan 2018-2019 Quarter 3 Performance Report pdf icon PDF 151 KB

Report of the Assistant Chief Executive

 

Recommendations:-

 

1.    That the overall position and direction of travel in relation to performance be noted.

 

2.    That consideration be given to measures which have not progressed in accordance with the target set and the actions required to improve performance, including future performance clinics  ...  view the full agenda text for item 123.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the Council Plan which was the core document that underpinned the Council’s overall vision and which set out the headline priorities, outcomes and measures that would demonstrate delivery of the vision. The process for monitoring of performance against the vision was set out in the Council’s  ...  view the full minutes text for item 123.

124.

New Application for Business Rates Discretionary Relief for the Really Neet Project pdf icon PDF 119 KB

Report of the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services

 

Recommendations:-

 

1.    That 100% discretionary relief is awarded to The Really Neet Project Ltd, 1 Chemist Lane, Rotherham S60 1NA for the period 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2020

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the report which detailed an application for the award of a business rate discretionary relief for The Really Neet Project Ltd.  This was in accordance with the Council’s Discretionary Business Rates Relief Policy (approved by Cabinet on 12th December, 2016).

 

Resolved:-  That 100% discretionary relief  ...  view the full minutes text for item 124.

125.

Rotherham's Housing Strategy 2019-22 pdf icon PDF 126 KB

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

 

Recommendations:-

 

1.    That the Housing Strategy 2019-22 be approved.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the report which detailed the new Housing Strategy 2019-22.  The strategy had been developed in consultation with tenants and residents, officers and key stakeholders and set out the updated strategic priorities for housing over the next 3 years.

 

Following extensive consultation with partners and stakeholders, 4  ...  view the full minutes text for item 125.

126.

Site Cluster Programme Amendments pdf icon PDF 163 KB

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

 

Recommendations:-

 

1.    That approval be given to the proposed revised funding profile for the Site Clusters Programme as set out in Appendix 2, which includes an overall increase to the project budget and a net additional impact on  ...  view the full agenda text for item 126.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute No. 24 of the meeting of the Cabinet and Commissioners held on 16th July, 2017, consideration was given to the report which detailed how the Site Clusters innovative development model was increasing and accelerating the amount of new housing and providing a range of additional benefits  ...  view the full minutes text for item 126.

127.

Area Housing Panel Review pdf icon PDF 136 KB

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

 

Recommendations:-

 

1.    That the annual Area Housing Panel budget for 2019/20 be allocated at Ward level.

 

2.    That a base budget of £8k be set per Ward, with the remaining annual budget provision then to be allocated to  ...  view the full agenda text for item 127.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the report which set out the basis for a review of the current Area Housing Panel arrangements, in the context of the new neighbourhood working approach. It proposed that the current geographical arrangements for Area Housing Panels were reviewed and recommendations brought forward for Cabinet consideration  ...  view the full minutes text for item 127.

128.

Adoption of Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 relating to 'Sexual Entertainment Venues' pdf icon PDF 131 KB

Report of the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

 

Recommendations:-

 

1.    That Cabinet recommend to Council to pass a resolution to adopt powers contained within Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (as amended).

 

2.    That Cabinet recommend to Council that the appointed day for the provisions  ...  view the full agenda text for item 128.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute No. 10 of the meeting of Council held on 5th December, 2018, consideration was given to the report which outlined a proposal to adopt the amended Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 that classified lap dancing clubs and similar establishments, as ‘sexual  ...  view the full minutes text for item 128.

129.

Proposed Public Space Protection Order - Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham East pdf icon PDF 4 MB

Report of the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

 

Recommendations:-

 

  1. That approval be given for a consultation be carried out proposing a Public Space Protection order based on the conditions contained in this report and specifically section 3.

 

  1. That Cabinet receive a further report in June 2019, which considers the  ...  view the full agenda text for item 129.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the report which introduced a potential Public Space Protection Order for the area surrounding Fitzwilliam Road, within Rotherham East, as a part of the Eastwood Deal with evidence available to support potential implementation, alongside a proposed process to meet the legal requirement in relation to due  ...  view the full minutes text for item 129.

130.

Recommendations from Overview and Scrutiny Management Board

 

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 March 2019:-

Minutes:

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