Agenda and minutes

Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder - Monday 1 September 2008 2.00 p.m.

Venue: Town Hall, Moorgate Street, Rotherham

Contact: Dawn Mitchell Email: dawn.mitchell@rotherham.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
1.	Exclusion of the Press and Public View the background to item 1. 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 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)) Minutes: 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 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)).
2.	Minutes of meeting held on 17th March, 2008 View the reasons why item 2. is restricted View the background to item 2. Minutes: Agreed:- The minutes of the meeting held on 17th March, 2008, be approved as a true record.
3.	ADF Chairs' Reports View the background to item 3. - reports by ADF Chairs/Programme Co-ordinators for:- · Rawmarsh and Parkgate ADF · Rotherham East · Wath and Swinton · Rotherham West · Town Centre Minutes: The respective HMR Managers gave the following reports:- Rawmarsh and Parkgate Goodwin Avenue Mahon Avenue The Rectory, Rawmarsh Hill Clarence Hotel Manor Farm Mini Masterplan Improvements to Gateway Corridor A633 St. Mary’s scheme Sandhill, Bridleway Service Centre Parade, Thorogate Service Centre Parkgate village Private Sector Housing – Rawmarsh Hill, Parkgate Bellows Road Better Public Places – various Rotherham East Eldon Road Longfellow Drive Dalton and East Herringthorpe Development Framework Eastwood Masterplan – larger homes Fitzwilliam Road, Eastwood Middle Lane Doncaster Road/Far Lane Chesterhill Avenue, Dalton Broadway East Wath and Swinton Almond Place Development Whitebear Development Albany Road, Kilnhurst Highfield, Brameld Road/Rookery Road Cliffe Bank, Swinton Swinton Gateway/Green Linkages Brampton Bierlow/Knolbeck Lane Thomas Street Sports games area in Swinton Stock Condition Survey (Chapel Avenue, Knolbeck Lane) Rotherham West Henley Rise ECO Homes Canklow Woods Fernbank Development Ferham Road Development Bennett Street Development St. Johns Green Study West Central Sustainable Action Plan Meadowbank Road Masbrough Alleygates Henley Rise Environmental Improvements Development of Shrewsbury Terrace and Munsdale Town Centre 19-21 Moorgate Road 12 Doncaster Gate LOTS – High Street/Westgate 22-30 High Street Town Centre Residential Strategy Main Street Environmental Works
4.	Chesterhill Avenue Update Minutes: The Programme Manager reported on progress on the delivery of the Chesterhill Avenue regeneration area within the Rotherham East ADF area highlighting the following points:- - 93 residents had been successfully relocated into alternative homes in areas of their choice. - 2 owner occupied properties had been acquired with 1 owner occupier successfully relocated. - 12 properties demolished and site cleared. - 10 properties were due for demolition subject to service disconnections - A multi-agency walkabout took place every Monday morning to review and highlight any issues - A resident group had been established and was instrumental in informing agencies of any concerns raised by residents in the area. Agreed:- (1) That the report be noted. (2) That further updates be submitted as work progresses.
5.	Dalton and East Herringthorpe Masterplan Update - powerpoint presentation Minutes: This item was deferred until the next meeting.
6.	Canklow Update - powerpoint presentation Minutes: This item was deferred until the next meeting.
7.	Private Sector Partnering Update Minutes: The Neighbourhood Investment Manager submitted for consideration 2 options that would enable the redevelopment and regeneration of Dalton and East Herringthorpe i.e. (1) Establishment of a joint venture company through a public private partnership (2) Direct market sale of individual sites. The Dalton and East Herringthorpe and Canklow masterplans set out the vision and aspirations for the areas and formed the basis for what would be built on each of the sites. It was proposed that over 2,000 new homes be built in Dalton and East Herringthorpe and 107 demolished. In Canklow it was proposed that 200 new houses be constructed and 107 demolished. There were already a number of cleared sites in each of the localities and further demolition was currently underway at Chesterhill Avenue. The most appropriate implementation vehicle was vital to ensure timely delivery of new housing and other physical changes in the neighbourhood. Discussion ensued on the 2 options proposed. There had been extensive consultation with Ward Members who were supportive of option 1. Agreed:- That the report be noted.
8.	Bellows Road Update Minutes: The Programme Co-ordinator presented an update on Bellows Road together with a verbal report by the Project Officer on the negotiations with the current owner. The main points included:- - Property valuation - Development procurement and the submission of final bids - Planning Policy Framework - Compulsory Purchase Order - Affordable housing Agreed:- That, for the reasons set out in the report, the recommendation is supported.
9.	Town Centre Residential Strategy Minutes: The Neighbourhood Investment Manager submitted the Town Centre Residential Strategy which outlined a phasing programme based on site potential which would form part of the evidence base to assist in preparing the Local Development Framework Core Strategy and Site Allocation development plan documents. Following a competitive tendering exercise, Knight Frank Residential Research had been appointed to undertake a wide ranging assessment of the prospects and potential for residential redevelopment of the town centre. The commission had taken a 3 stage process:- Stage 1 review of extant plans and strategies encompassing local authority and strategic partner activity Stage 2 analysis of the regeneration work undertaken to date Stage 3 longer term strategy looking beyond market peaks and troughs to identify where residential development was preferred and of what type up to 2021 and potentially beyond. A summary of each stage findings was set out in the report. Discussion ensued on the need for consideration to be given to the provision of car parking, the lack of which was a criticism by local businesses. Resolved:- That the report be noted.
10.	Westgate Demonstrator Project Update View the background to item 10. - report by Mike Shires, Implementation Team Manager. Minutes: The Tim Devine, Development Surveyor, submitted an update on the above project. Key areas identified in the report were :- - Site 3 The Old Market - Site 5 KeppelWharf - Site 1 Imperial Buildings - Site 2 All Saints Building - Site 4 Weir Side Discussion took place with regard to:- - progress on acquisition of Westgate Chambers - current position with regard to Natwest - prospective tenants for the retail space - car parking provision Agreed:- That the progress to date be noted.
11.	Strategic Acquisitions Update View the background to item 11. - verbal report by Tim Devine, Development Surveyor. Minutes: Tim Devine, Development Surveyor, gave a verbal report on the latest situation with regard to Strategic acquisitions.
12.	HMR Financial Report View the background to item 12. - verbal report by Joel Gouget, Finance Officer. Minutes: The Programme Manager gave a verbal report on the financial monitoring of the HMR Pathfinder Programme in 2006-08. Following the TSY Board meeting in July, the 2008-11 Programme had been approved. Rotherham had guaranteed funding of £25.9M split into £10.6M 2008/09, £10.4M 2009/2010 and £4.85M 2010/2011. Rotherham had programmed project activity up to a value of £27M, utilising recycled capital receipts. There was significant scope for further activity beyond this amount, subject to resources being identified. The Programme was monitored on a monthly basis to ensure delivery and spend to target and bringing forward any mitigating action that was required. At the end of July, 2008, spend stood at £2.85M, representing 26% of the allocation. Agreed:- That the report be noted.
13.	TSY Board View the background to item 13. - verbal update. Minutes: The Neighbourhood Investment Manager reported that at the last TSY Board meeting the 4 local authorities had presented their Programmes with the Board allocated resources to each (see previous Minute). Negotiations were still taking place with Central Government on the Deed of Variation. It was hoped to have it signed off in September/October, 2008. Agreed:- That the report be noted.
14.	Any Other Business View the background to item 14. Minutes: There was no other business.
15.	Date of Next Meeting View the background to item 15. Minutes: Agreed:- That a further meeting be held on 10^th November, 2008 at 2.00 p.m.