Agenda item

Report from the Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement.

Recommendations

That Cabinet:

1)    Agree to progress the arrangements for VCS Infrastructure Services in Rotherham, including:

a)    The proposed model being delivered through a standard SLA for three years commencing from 1 April 2027 and continuing to 31 March 2030, which is based on the findings of a co-design exercise.

b)    Funding of £573,000 being awarded as a grant to Voluntary Action Rotherham, in annual payments of £191,000, to deliver the three-year SLA.

2)     Agree to progress the arrangements for Advice Services in Rotherham, including:

a)    The proposed model being delivered through a standard SLA for three years commencing from 1 April 2027 and continuing to 31 March 2030, which is based on the findings of a co-design exercise.

b)    Funding of £999,000 being awarded as a grant to Citizens Advice Rotherham and District, in annual payments of £333,000, to deliver the three-year SLA.

c)    Utilising £93,000 of funding per annum previously allocated for pension credit advice as part of the 2025/26 Council Budget process to fund the increase to the Advice Services SLA.