Agenda 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 2.

(1)  Councillor Sylvester asked the Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion about the Civic theatre. Councillor Sylvester stated that the average price for tickets, during the autumn programme of events, was £16.88 with an average discount for children, students, Rothercard users, senior citizens and the disabled of 52p or 3.1%. There  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

To receive the record of proceedings of the Cabinet meeting held on 22 March 2021.

Councillor Lelliott advised of a correction to Minute No. 136 of the minutes of the meeting held on 22nd March, 2021. Cabinet would formally respond to the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board Working Group review on building use at the July 2021 meeting, not the June 2021  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

Agenda Item 12 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 4.

The Chair advised that Appendix 3 to the Town Centre Masterplan report, was exempt by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. However, the Appendix was not discussed during the meeting and as such, the meeting remained open to the press  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations

1.    To note the progress made with the Year Ahead activities.

2.    To agree the proposal to extend the Year Ahead Plan to November 2021.

3.    To note that the Year Ahead Plan extension will be replaced by a new medium-term Council Plan,  ...  view the full agenda text for item 5.

Consideration was given to the report which provided an update on the progress made with the Year Ahead Plan activities since September 2020. The Plan was the Council’s plan for operating in and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to support residents, communities and business through the challenges and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations

1.    That the Cabinet agrees that Councillors be appointed to serve on Outside Bodies, as detailed on the schedule in Appendix 1.

2.    That Cabinet instructs the Assistant Chief Executive to discontinue membership of Crestra Ltd (formerly Groundwork Creswell Ashfield and Mansfield).

Consideration was given to the report which detailed how outside bodies were external organisations which had a Council appointed representative but had their own governance structures.

Appointments to outside bodies were seen as an important mechanism for community leadership, partnership and joint working along with knowledge and information sharing. At  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

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

Recommendations

1.    That approval be granted to the commencement of a period of pre statutory consultation in relation to proposals to make prescribed alterations to the Willows Special School.

2.    That a further report be submitted outlining the outcome  ...  view the full agenda text for item 7.

Consideration was given to the report which sought approval for the commencement of a period of pre-statutory consultation in relation to proposals to make prescribed alterations to the Willows Special School. Following the implementation of the Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) phase 1 capital projects programme approved by Cabinet  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

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

Recommendations

1.    That RMBC recognise and accept the Outdoor Education Advisors Panel National Guidance for the management of outdoor learning, off-site visits and learning outside the classroom, as the basis for its educational visits policy and guidance.  ...  view the full agenda text for item 8.

Consideration was given to the report which explained that the current Educational Visits Policy was due for revision to reflect current best practice and the change in the education landscape. The Policy had been reviewed and rewritten in line with the Outdoor Education Advisors Panel National Guidance for the management  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations

1.    Note the progress made over the past 12 months towards the equalities agenda. 

2.    Note the next steps outlined within the Equalities Annual Report.

Consideration was given to the report which was part of the Council’s Public Sector Equality Duty. The report highlighted the progress made over the past 12 months towards the equalities agenda as well as outlining the next steps.

The COVID-19 pandemic had exacerbated existing inequalities, with the most disadvantaged communities  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Report from the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services

Recommendations

1.          That the update on the revenue budget financial outturn 2020/21 be noted.

2.          That the Councils position on the delivery of the business support grants and Test and Trace support payments be noted.

3.          That the Councils approach  ...  view the full agenda text for item 10.

Consideration was given to the report which provided an update on a number of financial matters including those related to COVID-19. The Financial Outturn 2020/21 and Financial Monitoring 2021/22 report was due to be submitted to Cabinet in July 2021.

There were 2 main factors contributing to an underspend which  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

Report from the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations

1.          Cabinet approves the implementation work of Town Centre public realm improvements on Effingham Street and Howard Street (Phase 2) and Upper Millgate and Forge Island Riverside Gardens (Phase 3) utilising secured grant funding as part of the Councils Future  ...  view the full agenda text for item 11.

Consideration was given to the report which provided an update on the delivery of the Town Centre Masterplan and in particular sought approval for the funding and implementation of phases 2, 3 and 4 of the public realm improvements contained in the Town Centre Masterplan.

Significant progress had been made  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

Report from the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendation

1.    That Cabinet approves the adoption of the Supplementary Planning Documents at Appendices 3 to 7.

Consideration was given to the report which sought approval for the adoption of the Affordable Housing, Development Viability, Natural Environment, Transport Assessment, Travel Plans & Parking Standards and Community Facilities Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD’s.) The SPD’s would provide additional detail and guidance to support policies in the Local Plan. Once adopted,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

Report from the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations

1.    In recognition of the challenges faced by Markets Traders a concession comprising a reduction of 50% of the rent due be applied for the period 4^th July 2020 to 23^rd October 2020. 

2.    For all other days  ...  view the full agenda text for item 13.

Consideration was given to the report which gave details on the proposals for a concession on the payment of market rents during the period of COVID-19 restrictions from 23^rd March, 2020, to 17^th May, 2021.  It was reported that business for traders in Rotherham Market had been heavily  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.

Report of the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendation

1.    That Cabinet notes the decision to consent to BT’s proposal to close the telephony service and remove the kiosk at Canklow Road, Rotherham.

Consideration was given to the report which provided an update on the proposal by BT to close the telephony service and remove the telephone kiosk on Canklow Road following 2 recent arson attacks.

In line with Ofcom guidance, the Council had consulted on the proposals by BT. The final decision  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

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 16 June 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 19 July commencing at  10.00am in Rotherham Town Hall.

Resolved:-

That the next meeting of the Cabinet be held on 19th July, 2021, commencing at 10.00 a.m.