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 80.

There were no members of the public present at the meeting and no questions submitted in writing.

To receive the record of proceedings of the Cabinet meeting held on 21 November 2022.

Councillor Allen advised of a correction to Minute No. 69. It should read “held on 17th October 2022 be approved as a true and correct record of the proceedings.”

Resolved:-

That the minutes, as corrected, of the previous meeting of the Cabinet held on 21st November, 2022, be approved as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81.

Agenda Item 7 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/they involves  ...  view the full agenda text for item 82.

The Chair advised that Appendix 2 to Minute No. 84 contained exempt information, however, the meeting remained open to the public and press throughout.

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

Recommendations:

1.    That approval be granted to the revised Section 106 Developer Education Contributions Policy.

Consideration was given to the report which proposed changes to the threshold criteria within the Section 106 Developer Contributions Policy. The changes reflected recent updates to the evidence base and further work undertaken within the Council to prepare refreshed Supplementary Planning Policy guidance.

The Town and Country Planning Act 1990  ...  view the full minutes text for item 83.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

1. That Cabinet approve the disposal of the property at 32-34 Corporation Street at a less than best consideration Under Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 to the adjoining landowning Developer to enable continued regeneration of the Town Centre.  ...  view the full agenda text for item 84.

Consideration was given to the report which sought approval to dispose of property at 32-34 Corporation Street. The property was showed edged in red on the plan attached at Appendix 1 to the report. The disposal would be at a nominal value in line with an independent valuation by private  ...  view the full minutes text for item 84.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations:

1.    That the following recommendations from the review be received:

a)    That face-to-face consultations and clear communication be prioritised in all interactions with vendors and traders.

b)    That the service consult case studies and resources available in the libraries of National Association of  ...  view the full agenda text for item 85.

Consideration was given to the report which summarised the findings and recommendations from the Improving Places Select Commission spotlight review on 7th June, 2022. The spotlight review examined the recovery and regeneration of the markets in Rotherham Town Centre and a number of recommendations had been made. The recommendations directly  ...  view the full minutes text for item 85.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet note:

1. The overall position in relation to the Year Ahead Delivery Plan activities.
   
   
2. The Quarter 2 2022-23 data for the Council Plan performance measures.
    

3.    The performance reporting timetable for the remainder of the 2022-2023 year.

Consideration was given to the report which was the third progress report on the Council Plan 2022-25 and the Year Ahead Delivery Plan. As of 24th November, 2022, the activities within the Year Ahead Delivery Plan were rated as follows:

·        49% (45) complete

·        39% (36) were on track to be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations:

1. That Cabinet note the strategic themes and intended programme of action laid out in the Rotherham Plan 2025.

2. That Cabinet endorse the updated Rotherham Plan 2025.

3. That Cabinet agree to the establishment of a Strategic Partnership Group to oversee delivery of the Plan  ...  view the full agenda text for item 87.

Consideration was given to the report which sought endorsement of the updated Rotherham Plan which was attached to the report at Appendix 1. The original document was launched in 2017 and described how the Council and local partner organisations would work together to deliver an ambitious programme of activity through  ...  view the full minutes text for item 87.

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

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1.    Approve the establishment of a Financial Exploitation and Abuse Service for Rotherham as detailed at Section 3 – Option 2.

Consideration was given to the report which set out the proposals for a new Service to prevent the financial abuse and exploitation of Rotherham residents. The proposed Service would include the recruitment of a specialist investigator dedicated to Rotherham to investigate cases where crime was suspected, the review of historic  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations:

1.    That the following recommendations from the review be received:

a)    That the range of available activities tailored for young residents of the Borough be prioritised for expansion.

b)    That consideration be given to how best to expand access, especially for young people,  ...  view the full agenda text for item 89.

Consideration was given to the report which provided a summary of findings and recommendations from a scrutiny spotlight review undertaken jointly by the Improving Places Select Commission and Improving Lives Select Commission. The aim of the review was to obtain assurances that, following the isolation associated with the pandemic and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 89.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

1. That the programme of Tranche 1 Local Neighbourhood & Road safety schemes is approved as set out in Table 2; and,

2. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Strategic Director, Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and  ...  view the full agenda text for item 90.

Consideration was given to the report which set out proposals for the progression of the new Local Neighbourhood Road Safety (LNRS) programme and sought approval to progress to consultation in the areas set out in Tablet 2 of the report.

In July 2022 Cabinet approved the Transport Capital Programme for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 90.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

1. Subject to the current public consultation, that Cabinet authorises the Strategic Director for Regeneration & Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, to submit the Council’s application to the Department for Transport for powers to enforce moving  ...  view the full agenda text for item 91.

Consideration was given to the report which outlined the requirements to undertake the enforcement of Moving Traffic Offences and sought approval to delegate the submission of the Council’s application for powers to the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, following  ...  view the full minutes text for item 91.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

1. That Cabinet note the update in respect of the Transforming Cities Fund programme.

Consideration was given to the report which provided a progress update on the delivery of the Transforming Cities Fund programme. The Transforming Cities Fund aimed to improve productivity and spread prosperity through investment in public and sustainable transport in some of the largest English city regions and was first announced  ...  view the full minutes text for item 92.

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 14 December 2022.

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 23 January 2023 commencing at 10.00am in Rotherham Town Hall.

Resolved:-

That the next meeting of the Cabinet be held on Monday, 23rd January, 2023, commencing at 10.00 a.m. in Rotherham Town Hall.