Agenda and minutes

-           to note the contents of the minutes.

Consideration was given to the minutes of a meeting of the Townscape Heritage Initiative Partnership held on 17^th July, 2009.

Resolved:-  That the contents of the minutes be noted.

-           to note the contents of the minutes.

Consideration was given to the minutes of a meeting of the Chesterfield Canal Partnership held on 27^th March, 2009.

Resolved:-  That the contents of the minutes be noted.

-           to note the action of the Cabinet Member.

Resolved:-  That the action of the Cabinet Member in opening of e-tenders as follows be noted:-

            on 23^rd July, 2009 for:-

-           The Junction Services (joint initiative Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce and RMBC’s Economic Strategy Team)

on 6^th August, 2009 for:-

-                      Rotherham Employability Programme

on 12^th August 2009 for:-

-           Workplace Financial Management Project

-           to consider attendance.

Consideration was given to attendance at the following:-

Re-building Town Centres following the economic downturn – 10^th October, 2009 – London.

Resolved:-  That approval be given for the attendance of one Councillor and one officer.

Ken Wheat, Transportation Unit Manager, to report.

-           to report objections to the proposed double yellow lines.

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Senior Engineer, relating to the receipt of objections in relation to proposed waiting restrictions around School Road, Wales Road, Church Street and Orchard Lane, Wales, following advertisement of the associated Traffic Regulation Order.

Details of the scheme were illustrated on Drawing Number 126/18/1327, attached to the submitted report at Appendix A.

It was reported that 2 formal objections had been received to the Traffic Regulation Order together with responses from residents following a door to door survey carried out by the local Councillor.  Details of these were set out in Appendices B and C to the report.

It was noted that the majority of residents recognised the parking problems in the area but had also requested a Residents’ Only Parking scheme. 

However, the reasons for, and benefits of, the proposed waiting restrictions were explained in detail with reference to the aims and objectives of the South Yorkshire Local Transport Plan and Casualty Reduction/Road Safety Strategy.  The Council’s policy concerning the implementation of Residents’ Only Parking schemes was also referred to.

 Resolved:-  (1)  That the objections received to the proposed waiting restrictions on School Road, Wales Road, Church Street and Orchard Lane, be not acceded to.

(2)  That the objectors be informed of the reasons for this decision.

(3) That the Traffic Regulation Order be sealed and the waiting restrictions be implemented.

Brian Igoe, Planning Officer, to report.

-           to inform Cabinet Member about the final Yorkshire and Humber Rail Network Route Utilisation Strategy (RUS).

Further to Minute No. 150 of the meeting of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Development Services, held on 15^th December, 2008, consideration was given to a report, presented by the Senior Engineer, relating to the final Yorkshire and Humber Rail Network Route Utilisation Strategy (RUS). 

It was pointed out that the Strategy adopted lower cost interventions before turning to more complex and expensive solutions.

Reference was made to:-

• Inclusion of the doubling of the Holmes Chord in the medium term strategy 2014 to 2019 enabling an  improved service frequency to a potential 5 trains per hour whilst also making the route more attractive as a freight route and reducing reactionary delays
• 5 additional carriages added to the Sheffield to Leeds line
• Improvements to stations and car parking e.g. Rotherham Central
• Capacity improvements at Swinton
• Improvements at Kiveton Bridge and Kiveton Park
• Lack of major investment e.g. at Parkgate and Rother Valley/YES project
• Implications for the Local Development Framework
• Lack of major investment in rail infrastructure in South Yorkshire hindering the Sheffield City Region aspirations
• Uncertain funding

Resolved:-  That the contents of the report be noted and the overall strategy welcomed.

Peter Thornborrow, Conservation and Urban Design Officer, to report.

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Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Conservation and Urban Design Officer, relating to receipt of a petition containing fifty one signatures from the residents of Clifton Bank which was sent to the Chief Executive with an accompanying letter dated 12th July 2009.

It was explained that the petition was calling for “the introduction of Article 4 Directions” to remove the permitted development rights of local residents from altering the fronts of their properties or demolishing their boundary walls to create hard standings for off-street car parking.

The background to this request, together with the necessary process, was detailed in the submitted report.  It was pointed out that once the notices had been served it was proposed that a public consultation event would be held to seek wider views in respect of this initiative and the outcome would be reported to a future meeting of the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Planning and Transportation.

Those present discussed the limited access, parking and suitable turning space at this location.

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

(2) That the proposal to initiate proceedings to introduce Article 4 (2) Directions for the domestic properties on Clifton Bank, nos. 2 – 28 (consecutive), and nos. 81 & 81A Wellgate, and nos. 1- 6 Wellgate Terrace be supported.

(3)  That, prior to confirmation of the Directions (or otherwise), a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Planning and Transportation, detailing the findings of the public consultation event.

Richard Baker, Senior Technician, to report.

-           to report receipt of an objection to the proposed No Waiting At Any Time restriction on Braithwell Road as part of the signalisation of Ravenfield Crossroads.

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Senior Engineer, relating to receipt of an objection to the proposed No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on Braithwell Road as part of the signalisation of Ravenfield Crossroads.

Details of the scheme were illustrated on Drawing No.  126/18/TT487 which was appended to the submitted report.

Details of the objector’s concerns were included in the report, together with the technical officer’s responses.  It was pointed out that this junction had been identified for improvement and signalisation. The proposed works would be funded from the Local Transport Plan Integrated Transport budgets. The aim of the scheme would be to reduce congestion and improve accessibility.

It was also confirmed that the introduction of double yellow lines would not prevent businesses from loading and unloading.  It was emphasised that the proposals were essential for the effective operation of the proposed signalised junction.

Resolved:-  That the objection be not acceded to and the Order for the waiting restrictions be made by the Assistant Chief Executive of Legal and Democratic Services.

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 (as amended March 2006) (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular individual (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 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended March 2006) (financial/business affairs).

Vaughan Titterton, Senior Planning Supervisor, to report.

-           to seek authority to accept the tenders for the refurbishment and construction works at Doncaster Gate and Eric Manns Building

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Director of Asset Management, seeking authority to accept the tenders for the refurbishment and construction works at Doncaster Gate Hospital and Eric Manns Building and to provide a progress up-date on these projects & the Town Hall

Reference was made to the programme of works for Doncaster Gate, Eric Manns Building and the Town Hall, together with the timetable.

It was explained that the current contractor had been chosen from within the current Contracts Framework.

Resolved:-  (1)  That the tender expenditure sum of £1,385,796 (Doncaster Gate - £578,000 and Eric Manns £807,796) submitted by Mansell Build Ltd dated 25 April 2009 and 17 July 2009 be accepted.

(2) That a further report be produced to seek approval of expenditure of the works at the Town Hall upon receipt of a tender in November 2009.