Agenda and minutes

The Democratic Services Manager reported receipt of a petition, containing 25 signatures, regarding the fencing that had been erected around the new bungalows at Longfellow Drive, Herringthorpe. 

Resolved:-  (1)  That the petition be noted.

(2)  That the matters be investigated and a report submitted thereon in 2 months.

The Director of Housing and Neighbourhood Services submitted an update on the process for the development of project proposals to be funded through either LAGBI or identified budgets within Neighbourhood and Adult Services.  Such proposals would enable the delivery of local initiatives which met community priorities as identified in the Area Assemblies Area Plans.

Appendix 1 of the report submitted contained detailed proposals from Area Assembly Co-ordinating Groups for projects identified to be funded within the 2008/09 financial year for Rother Valley West and Rotherham North.

Resolved:-  (1)  That the projects to be funded from identified NAS budgets be approved.

(2)  That the LAGBI project proposals be approved for ratification by the Cabinet.

The following item is likely to be considered in the absence of the press and public as being exempt under Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any person (including the Council)).

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 Paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any person (including the Council)).

The Director of Independent Living reported that 2010 Rotherham Ltd. had considered revisions to the way the leasehold arrangements were administered and services charged for on behalf of the Council in response to the recent Audit Commission Inspector findings.

The report had been considered by the Board of 2010 Rotherham Ltd.

Resolved:-  (1)  That consultation for a variation of the lease be supported.

(2)  That the introduction of a management fee and increase service charge be deferred pending further information.

In accordance with Minute No. 143 of 19^th January, 2008, further consideration was given to the proposals of 2010 Rotherham Ltd. for a new management structure which was aimed at developing the organisation to meet future challenges including providing a 3-star “excellent” service.

The new structure involved a reduction in the tiers of management within 2010 and the Chief Executive taking line management responsibility for certain functions. 

Although the proposals had been agreed by the 2010 Board at its meeting on 3^rd December, 2008, as they were significant changes to the management structure, the Council’s approval was required under the Scheme of Delegation

Resolved:-  (1)  That the proposals be agreed subject to any additional costs, including any ongoing impact on pension costs, being borne by 2010 Rotherham Ltd. to minimise risks to the Council and the Housing Revenue Account.

(2)  That further discussions take place between 2010 Rotherham Ltd. and the Council to clarify outstanding issues.

(3)  That further consideration be given to some of the proposed posts as part of the new establishment.

(Exempt under Paragraph 3 of the Act - information relating to the financial or business affairs of any person (including the Council)).