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 154.

There was one question from Mr Hussain who stated that he kept attending Cabinet and asking for progress updates on the contract negotiations between the Council and Dignity but was getting no answers. He stated that there was no movement, and the Council had confirmed at the last liaison group  ...  view the full minutes text for item 154.

To receive the record of proceedings of the Cabinet meeting held on 14 April 2025.

During the meeting it was agreed that the following amendments would be made to the minutes:

Minute 148 – Economic Inactivity Trailblazer – Paragraph 6: change the “Go Get Britain Working Initiative” to the “Get Britain Working Initiative.”

Minute 149 – Household Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document – Paragraph 1:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 155.

There are no exempt agenda items.

The Chair advised that there were no items of business on the agenda that would require the exclusion of the press and public from the meeting.

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

Recommendations:

That approval is given to consult on a new Adult Care Charging Policy, that includes both non-residential and residential charging and will include consideration of the following areas:

1. The removal of the maximum charge for non-residential care,  ...  view the full agenda text for item 157.

Consideration was given to the report which provided an update on the proposed review of the Non-Residential Charing Policy. The Policy was last reviewed in 2019 and focused on ensuring ongoing compliance with charging regulations and to ensure equity in approach to charging for all who received services and required  ...  view the full minutes text for item 157.

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1. Recommend to Council that the Council Plan 2025-30 be approved.
   
   
2. Agree the Year Ahead Delivery Plan for 2025-26.

3. Note that future progress reports will be presented to Cabinet in January and July 2026.

Consideration was given to the report which presented the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Year Ahead Delivery Plan 2025-2026. Informed by public consultation, the new Council Plan had been developed for 2025-30 and was attached to the report at Appendix 1. The Council Plan was a key document which  ...  view the full minutes text for item 158.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:-

1. Agree the strategic approach to the management and maintenance of Rotherham’s Highways and approve the Indicative Highway Repair programme.
   
   
2. Agree that a delegation be provided to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment to approve - in consultation  ...  view the full agenda text for item 159.

Consideration was given to the report which detailed the current strategy for the management and maintenance of Rotherham’s Highways and the positive impact the recent Council funding had had on the highway network. The report also described the current performance, both in terms of the condition of Rotherham’s highways and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 159.

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 May 2025. 

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 9 June 2025 commencing at 10.00am in Rotherham Town Hall.

The next meeting of the Cabinet would be held on Monday 9 June 2025 at 10.00am.

Prior to the conclusion of the meeting, Cabinet recorded its thanks to Councillor Allen and Councillor Taylor who would be stepping down from Cabinet on 21 May 2025. The Leader stated that both had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 161.