Agenda and minutes

Agreed:-  The minutes of the meeting held on 4^th July, 2005, were approved as a true record.

Resolved:-  That, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 9 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government act 1972 (negotiation of terms).

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 9 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (negotiation of terms).

- on each of the Area Development Frameworks

(the respective Chairs have been invited)

The Housing Market Renewal Team Leader gave a powerpoint presentation setting out the key intervention areas/programme and challenges for each of the 4 ADFs, the consultation strategy and the next steps.

The Chairs/representatives of the 4 ADFs commented on their respective areas.   The following was highlighted:-

§                     The lack of appropriate meeting places to hold the consultation events

§                     The need to engage hard to reach groups

§                     The need for action and more emphasis on physical change

§                     The need to encourage partner attendance at Steering Groups

§                     The need for creative use of consultation methods

§                     Aim consultation at established events such as carnivals and galas

§                     In the Wath/Swinton ADF in particular, a perception of a sole emphasis on housing and not on the wider regeneration/market renewal

§                     Gateway improvements welcomed

§                     The need to drive forward related projects not identified in masterplans i.e. one stop shops

It was acknowledged that detailed consultation had not been undertaken as yet.  In terms of the balance, more resources were going into Rotherham town centre to build upon the Renaissance Programme and because of it being well ahead in the process.  That balance would change as the Programme progressed.  In time, the work of other organisations would be consolidated in terms of delivering the Programme.

Agreed:-  (1)  The contents of the draft masterplans be approved as a basis for wider consultation as outlined in the presentation.

(2)  That TSY be requested to hold an event for Chairs of all the South Yorkshire ADF to provide a general overview and understanding of the whole TSY programme.

The Housing Market Renewal Team Leader gave a powerpoint presentation on Propsectus 2

Prospectus 2 set out the Strategy for a 2 year period, 2006-08 and was part of an overarching document which covered Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.    It was bidding for £120M and would be submitted to the ODPM on 29^th July, 2005.  The outcome would be known in the Autumn.

Agreed:-  That the Strategy and Investment Plans in Prospectus 2 be fully supported and the bid be commended to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minster.

The Housing Market Renewal Team Leader gave an update on the staffing situation.

Project Managers had been identified for each of the ADFs and the Town Centre and 4 Housing Regeneration Officers recruited to support the ADF Development Managers.  Advertisements were currently out for Project Managers, Finance Officers, Design Officer, Housing Solutions Officer and clerical assistance. 

Agreed:-  That the report be noted.

Agreed:-  That a report be made to the next meeting on any Transform South Yorkshire Board decisions.

Agreed:-  (1)  That Chairs of the 4 ADFs be invited to these meetings on a bi-monthly basis.

(2)  That a substitute Member from the relevant ADF be allowed to attend on behalf of an ADF Chair to ensure representation.

(3)  That the next meeting be held on 19^th September, 2005, to which the ADF Chairs should be invited due to the August recess.