Agenda and minutes

Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder - Monday 19 January 2009 2.00 p.m.

Venue: Town Hall, Moorgate Street, Rotherham

Contact: Dawn Mitchell 01709 822062 Email: dawn.mitchll@rotherham.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
27.	Exclusion of the Press and Public View the background to item 27. 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)).
28.	Minutes of meeting held on 10th November, 2008 View the reasons why item 28. is restricted View the background to item 28. Minutes: Agreed:- The minutes of the meeting held on 10th November, 2008, be approved as a true record.
29.	ADF Chairs' Reports View the background to item 29. - 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:- Rotherham East Eldon Road Longfellow Drive Dalton and East Herringthorpe Development Framework Eastwood Masterplan Doncaster Road, East Dene Middle Lane Doncaster Road/Far Lane Chesterhill Avenue, Dalton Boardway East Wath and Swinton Almond Place White Bear Estate Albany Road, Kilnhurst Rookery Road Cliffe Bank Rotherham West Henley Rise ECO Homes Canklow Woods Fernbank Development Bennett Street Development Munsdale St. Johns Green Study West Central Sustainable Action Plan Meadowbank Road Henley Rise New Wortley Road Public Art Feature Canklow CCTV and Alleygates Henley Rise Environmental Improvements Maltby Maltby Masterplan Tickhill Gateway Quilter Road Boundary Treatment Muddies Fencing Ryton Close Boundary Treatment Pathways Tarrans Redevelopment Private Sector Enforcement Dinnington Dinnington Masterplan Town Centre Investment Planning North Anston Gateway Scarsdale Street High Nook Play Area Private Sector Housing Enforcement Monksbridge Terrace Doe Quarry and Silverdales Town Centre Living Over The Shops 17-21 Moorgate Hollowgate Doncaster Gate
30.	Bellows Road Update View the background to item 30. - Andy Pashley/Patrick Middleton to report Minutes: The Project Officer and Programme Co-ordinator presented a joint report detailing progress to date in respect of the redevelopment of the above-mentioned shopping centre. The report set out details of recent correspondence with the owner offering to refer the matter to the Lands Tribunal for binding arbitration. The owner’s response to the proposition was awaited. The Council had done all it could to attempt to negotiate the acquisition of the site and would continue to do so. However, the only realistic way to assemble the site to ensure the comprehensive redevelopment of the area, was to initiate the Compulsory Purchase process. Agreed:- That the report be noted.
31.	Westgate Demonstrator Project Update View the background to item 31. - report by Mike Shires, Implementation Team Manager. Minutes: Mike Shires, Implementation Manager, outlined the matters set out in the report circulated. The Westgate Demonstrator Project (WDP) is one of Rotherham Council’s key regeneration schemes within the town centre and is central to the delivery of both the Housing Market Renewal Programme and the Rotherham Renaissance Charter. The report updated Members on the progress made in a number of key areas. Key areas identified were :- - Site 3 The Old Market - Site 5 KeppelWharf - Site 1 Imperial Buildings - Site 2 All Saints Building - Site 4 Weir Side It was noted that an open day for the Imperial Buildings and the Old Market site was to be held on 29^th January. Agreed:- That the progress to date be noted.
32.	Strategic Acquisitions Update View the background to item 32. - verbal update by Melvyn Clayton Minutes: Melvyn Clayton, Development Surveyor, gave a verbal report on the latest situation with regard to Strategic acquisitions.
33.	HMR Financial Update View the reasons why item 33. is restricted View the background to item 33. - report by Joel Gouget, Finance Officer. Minutes: Joel Gouget, Finance Manager, Neighbourhood Investment Team, introduced a report which provided information relating to the financial monitoring of the HMR Pathfinder Programme in 2006-08. At the end of December, 2008, the Pathfinder programme had delivered £6.8 million of investment and achieved spend and delivery targets set for the period. The current spending plan was set to deliver the CLG guaranteed programme by the end of March, 2009. Strategic acquisitions were closely managed to ensure that current funding targets were met and exceeded when additional funding was made available at regional level. Agreed:- That the report be noted.
34.	Canklow Regeneration Update View the background to item 34. - powerpoint by Uzma Sattar/Chris Brown Minutes: UzmaSattar gave a powerpoint presentation as follows:- - ADF Spatial Masterplanning – prioritised Canklow as an area of high intervention - Castle Avenue, Warden Street and small section of Canklow Road - Development Framework commissioned to illustrate how the redevelopment of the sites could be achieved - Development Phase 1 – 71 houses developed in partnership with South Yorkshire Housing Association - Key Issues o Unsustainable in its current form o Identified as priority area in terms of community safety, neighbourhood management and regeneration o Significant investment required o Stock condition survey findings non decency and high proportions failing the housing Health and Safety Rating Standard o 23% void properties o Domination of private rented housing - Options for Castle Avenue/Warden Street (1) Investment and improved management o Retention of properties o £2.9M – public money o Requires landlords and commercial property owners to invest (2) Partial demolition and redevelopment o Demolition of 88 properties o Estimated cost of £5.4M o Build 70-90 new homes o Programme of improvement and investment still required (3) Demolition and redevelopment o Demolition of 105 properties including businesses and residential properties o Build approximately 110 new homes o Creates sustainable solution for Canklow o Phased demolition programme - Community and Stakeholder Consultation o Project management group o Community consultation – 3 public events o Ward Members o Local businesses - Housing Market Issues o Failing housing market in Canklow o Comprehensive engagement with owner occupiers and landlords – support equates to acquisition potential of 80% of the properties o RSL engagement and support o Mortgagees in possession - Rehousing Issues o Housing needs have been identified o Rehousing options:- Shared ownership Intermediate rental properties Relocation assistance loans Relocation to RMBC or RSL tenancy - Resources o Budget £31.M 2008/11 secured o Bridge £3.5M funding gap TSY Board discussion Growth status £9.6M could be utilised o Clearance costs/reimbursement from land receipt (if sold) o JVC proposal - Next Steps o Cabinet Member – decision o Communicate preferred option o Agree comprehensive Neighbourhood Management Plan with service providers o 1:1 meetings with residents to discuss relocation o Authorise and instruct EDS Valuation Team o Commence detailed work on redevelopment proposals o Urgent discussions with TSY and other funders
35.	Brampton Masterplan View the background to item 35. - report by Chris Brown Minutes: The Place Shaping Co-ordinator submitted a report which provided a general overview of the Masterplan together with identified key issues. The Chapel area was consider as a major focus area and had been considered in grater detail. The study presented a number of housing-led investment options involving varying degrees of investment. The options required further analysis and costing and the identification of available funding resources to support investment. Once resources were determined, final options would be submitted for consideration. Agreed:- (1) That the report be noted. (2) That the principles expressed within the Masterplan be supported. (3) That a further report be submitted detailing specific investment options for Brampton.
36.	TSY Board View the background to item 36. - verbal update. Minutes: The Growth Point Bid had now been granted to South Yorkshire details of which would submitted to a future meeting. The Board had agreed to accelerate 10% of the funding through the Pathfinder to assist with issues regarding the credit crunch.
37.	Date of Next Meeting View the background to item 37. Minutes: Agreed:- That a further meeting be held on 30^th March, 2009 at 2.00 p.m.