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 17 November 2025.

There are no items on the agenda that require the exclusion of the Press and Public.

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

Recommendations:

That Cabinet approve publication of the new Rotherham Council Adult Social Care Mental Health Strategy 2026 -2029.

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

Recommendation:

That Cabinet approves the Borough that Cares All-Age Carers Strategy 2026-2031 which is due to be launched in April 2026.

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

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1. Note the outcome of the consultation.

2. Approve implementation of the Adult Social Care – Charging for Care and Support Policy (Appendix 2) from 1 April 2026

3. Retain a maximum charge for non-residential care, but align  ...  view the full agenda text for item 8.

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

Recommendations:

1.             Agree that affordable rents are calculated at relet, based on an individual property valuation.

2.             Agree that affordable rents are increased by 4.8% in 2026/27.

3.             Agree that shared ownership rents are increased by 5% in  ...  view the full agenda text for item 9.

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

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1. Approves the recommissioning and procurement of Housing First for a five-year contract term on a 3 year plus up to 2-year basis.

2. Note the intention through the recommission to align more closely to the principles  ...  view the full agenda text for item 10.

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

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1. Note the outcome of the review work undertaken to date.
   
   
2. Note the intention to complete a viability study on future models of delivery and report back to Cabinet in Spring 2027, for a decision post  ...  view the full agenda text for item 11.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1. Note the review of performance against the 2021–2026 Library Strategy, including key achievements and challenges identified during the Strategy period.

2. Approve the undertaking of a period of consultation with the public, partners, stakeholders and interested parties on the  ...  view the full agenda text for item 12.

Report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1. Endorses the formal adoption of the Rotherham Employment and Skills Strategy 2026-31.

2. Notes that the Rotherham Employment and Skills Board is tasked with overseeing the delivery and monitoring of the Strategy and with reporting on progress to Cabinet  ...  view the full agenda text for item 13.

Report from the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1. Approve the inclusion of the Rotherham Borough within the regional South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funded programme and Rotherham Council’s role in its procurement and delivery.

2. Delegate authority to the Assistant  ...  view the full agenda 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 10 December 2025.

The next meeting of the Cabinet will be held on Monday 19 January 2026 commencing at 10.00am in Rotherham Town Hall.

John Edwards,

Chief Executive.