Agenda and minutes

- to note the achievement of a Fit for Purpose Strategy

The Housing Strategy Manager submitted Rotherham’s Housing Strategy 2004-07 which had been assessed by Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber and confirmed that it met the “Fit for Purpose” standard.  This achievement would contribute positively to the Council’s CPA score at the next assessment.

Since the draft Strategy had been submitted in July, 2004 (Minute No. 18 refers), the Strategy had been updated in light of comments by the Environment Scrutiny Panel and Government Office and aligned with the revised Community Strategy.

The next step was to ensure that there were satisfactory mechanisms in place for Government Office monitoring purposes.  It would be monitored on a monthly basis and regular reports on the action plan submitted to the Cabinet Member. 

Resolved:-  (1)  That the achievement of a Fit for Purpose Strategy, a first for Rotherham, be noted.

(2)  That a report be submitted in 1 month’s time on all the actions that should have been completed by March, 2005, including the use of the premises previously occupied by the Rotherham Women’s Refuge.

(3)  That copies of the Strategy be made available to all Members of the Council in the Members’ Room, the Strategic Housing Partnerships, all Programme Areas, Managers with Neighbourhoods, members of the ALMO Board and other stakeholders and interested parties.

(4)  That the Housing Strategy be placed on the Council’s internet and intranet sites.

Resolved:-  That, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 7 and 8 Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (financial affairs of someone other than the Council/provision of goods/services).

Resolved:-  That, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (financial affairs of someone other than the Council/provision of goods/services).

In accordance with Minute No. 197 of 21^st March, 2005, the Acting Principal Grants Officer submitted a further report on the proposed penalty clause open to use by the contractor against the Council.

The penalty clause would only apply if materials required from the Council to the Contractor were not provided within 48 hours from the time of the order being placed as the contractor may then be able to claim loss of income or increased expenditure.

Resolved:-  (1)  That should a claim be made as a consequence of equipment not being supplied within contractual timescales, the settlement of the claim will fall on Social Services.

(2)  That the Cabinet Member for Social Services be informed of the above.