Officer Decisions

Date Of Decision:

6 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0204 for a flexible retirement in the Children & Young People’s Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The employing service had considered service delivery implications and was supportive of the request.  There was no cost associated with granting the early release of pension entitlements.

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision-making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date Of Decision:

6 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0205 for the compulsory redundancy of an employee in the Children’s and Young People’s Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The service where the individual was employed had restructured resulting in the loss of a post and the employee had not been successful in being redeployed. 

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Redeployment options had been explored and no suitable alternative post found.

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision-making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date of Decision:

20 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Andrew Moss, Interim Head of Transport Infrastructure Service

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Nonspecific  

Brief Description of Decision:

That in order to enable the processes to amend the current double yellow line waiting restrictions on the A6178 Sheffield Road and Fullerton Road that:

1.    Consultation with local Ward Members and Cabinet Member commence.

2.    The proposal be inserted into the Forward Plan for Officers Decisions.

3.    That a report be submitted to the Assistant Director of Planning, Regeneration and Transportation, subject to no objections being received.

Reasons for the Decision:

To enable the processes regarding the amendment to the waiting restrictions – A6178 Sheffield Road and Fullerton Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, to commence.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Interim Head of Transport Infrastructure Service - Proposed amendment to waiting restrictions – A6178 Sheffield Road and Fullerton Road Templeborough Rotherham

Date of Decision:

20 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Andrew Moss, Interim Head of Transport Infrastructure Service

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Nonspecific  

Brief Description of Decision:

That in order to enable the processes to amend the current bus lane traffic regulation order on the A6178 Sheffield Road, that:

1.    Consultation with local Ward Members and Cabinet Member commence.

2.    The proposal be inserted into the Forward Plan for Officers Decisions.

3.    That a report be submitted to the Assistant Director of Planning, Regeneration and Transportation, subject to no objections being received.

Reasons for the Decision:

To enable the processes to amend the current bus lane traffic regulation order on the A6178 Sheffield Road to commence.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Interim Head of Transport Infrastructure Service - Proposed amendment to Bus Lane Traffic Regulation Order – A6178 Sheffield Road, Templeborough Rotherham

Date of Decision:

20 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Andrew Moss, Interim Head of Transport Infrastructure Service

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Nonspecific  

Brief Description of Decision:

That in order to enable the processes to introduce a reduction of the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on the A6178 Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, that:

1.    Consultation with local Ward Members and Cabinet Member commence.

2.    The proposal be inserted into the Forward Plan for Officers Decisions.

3.    That a report be submitted to the Assistant Director of Planning, Regeneration and Transportation, subject to no objections being received.

Reasons for the Decision:

To enable the processes to introduce a reduction of the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on the A6178 Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham to commence.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Interim Head of Transport Infrastructure Service - Proposed reduction of speed limit from 40mph to 30mph – A6178 Sheffield Road, Templeborough Rotherham

Date of Decision:

1 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Jo Brown, Assistant Chief Executive

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Nonspecific

Brief Description of Decision:

That the existing partnership agreement with Migration Yorkshire be extended to include the provision of ‘wraparound’ support to Afghan guests in bridging accommodation.

Following the urgent evacuation of Afghan nationals following the fall of the country to the Taliban, emergency ‘bridging accommodation’ was set up in hotels across the UK, including a hotel in Rotherham.

Rotherham Council has an existing Partnership Agreement with Migration Yorkshire, following the Cabinet decision on 26 May 2016 to participate in the Vulnerable People’s Resettlement Scheme (VPRS). Under this arrangement, support is provided by the Refugee Council to those people resettled in Rotherham under the relevant programme. An extension was agreed to the arrangement in 2019, when RMBC agreed to take additional families under the VPRS.

The existing partnership arrangements will be extended to provide wraparound support for Afghan guest in bridging accommodation.

The wraparound support will be provided for a six-month period, with a break clause inserted after three months should the hotel no longer be in use. Should guests still be accommodated after three months, monthly reviews will be scheduled thereafter, to assess numbers with the fees amended proportionately.

Funding options have been explored with Finance Officers and there are sufficient funds in the Home Office funding allocation to support an extension to the existing agreement. Assurance has been given that mitigations are in place to minimise financial risks should hotel use cease prematurely.

Reasons for the Decision:

To ensure that appropriate wraparound support is provided to Afghan guests.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

The alternative option to continue the use of existing RMBC staff to provide wraparound support was rejected as it created thus approach created pressure on the delivery of other services as roles could not be backfilled. Council staff also to do not have access to the range of specialist support available through existing partnership arrangements.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

17.09.21 Letter from Sean Palmer – Home Office re. Bridging Accommodation

Record of Delegated Decision; 5 April 2019

Cabinet Report from 26th May 2016

Date of Decision:

28 April 2021 

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock, Strategic Director – Regeneration and Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Non-specific

Brief Description of Decision:

That the request to grant an exemption to extend the procurement framework in relation for the contracts for Transportation of Children, Young People and Adults, be approved.

Reasons for the Decision:

The existing procurement contract expired on 30 April 2021 and no application to extend the contract by way of an exemption had been processed to date. In order to allow sufficient time to consult with external transport providers, parents/carers of the children and apply the appropriate procurement process, a realistic timescale for renewal is September 2022.

The granting of the exemption allows the necessary timeframe to secure the existing provision, scope out the renewal programme, consider learnings from previous implementation and options for alternative procurement frameworks and ensure the stakeholders feel engaged and adequately consulted.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

The alternative option of not granting an exemption was rejected as in the interim, without an exemption, there was a risk that existing provision and commitment/loyalty would be withdrawn, as operators sought more definite work there would be a risk that the Council may be subject to demands for increased rates for services in the future.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

Exemption Request Form - ERF000212-20

Date of Decision:

11 June 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss (Assistant Director – Planning, Regeneration and Transport)

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Non-specific

Brief Description of Decision:

That the proposals shown on drawing number 126/47/TT23, as attached to officer’s report, be approved in principle.

That the usual statutory consultations to be undertaken.

That the Assistant Director of Legal Services prepare the draft order and notices.

That the proposals to be advertised.

That the order be made subject to there being no objections received.

Reasons for the Decision:

To enable the processes required to implement to proposed 7.5 tonne Environmental weight restriction on various roads in the Kimberworth area

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

NA

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision-making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

NA

Background Papers:

The report of the Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport - Proposed 7.5 tonne Environmental weight restriction on various roads in the Kimberworth area.

Date Of Decision:

6 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance and Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0204 for a flexible retirement in the Children & Young People’s Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The employing service had considered service delivery implications and was supportive of the request.  There was no cost associated with granting the early release of pension entitlements.

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision-making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date Of Decision:

6 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance and Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0205 for the compulsory redundancy of an employee in the Children’s and Young People’s Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The service where the individual was employed had restructured resulting in the loss of a post and the employee had not been successful in being redeployed. 

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Redeployment options had been explored and no suitable alternative post found.

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision-making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date of Decision:

28 January 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock. Strategic Director, Regeneration & Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Cabinet Minute No.64 2020/21.

That delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy and the Section 151 Officer, to agree the final content and submit the Town Investment Plan and subsequently to agree the Town Deal Heads of Terms.

Brief Description of Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy and the S.151 Officer agrees the submission of the Town Deal Investment Plan to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government by 29 January 2021.

Reasons for the Decision:

To enable the submission of the Town Deal Investment Plan to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government by the required deadline.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Alternative options had been considered at the meeting of Cabinet on 19 October 2020.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Strategic Director – Regeneration and Environment - Town Deal: Town Investment Plan Submission

Date of Decision:

29 September 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock. Strategic Director, Regeneration and Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Nonspecific

Brief Description of Decision:

That the inclusion of the roads suggested by local Councillors, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the officers report, be included in the current indicative Highway Repair Programme.

Reasons for the Decision:

To honour the Council’s commitment to include a minimum of one street that had been suggested by each local Councillor in the Highway Repair Programme.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

The alternative option of not including a minimum of one street that had been suggested by each local Councillor in the Highway Repair Programme was not recommended as it would not honour the Council’s commitment to do so.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment - Strategic Management and Maintenance of Highways

Date of Decision:

1 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock. Strategic Director, Regeneration and Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Nonspecific

Brief Description of Decision:

That the Council instructs Muse development Ltd to commence detailed technical design of the Forge Island Leisure Scheme immediately on the basis that, should the Council decide not to progress with the scheme for any reason, Muse is indemnified against its abortive costs.

Reasons for the Decision:

To enable the next stage of the processes involved in the delivery of the Forge Island Leisure Scheme.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

The alternative option to continue with marketing activity to food and beverage operators, but to place detailed design on hold until heads of terms are agreed with occupiers was rejected as it was considered likely to be a longer route to delivering a start on site. This alternative option would have delayed the completion and opening of the scheme and, in the short term, would not have maximised the opportunity the scheme has to build on the current momentum in the market gained through the recent pre-letting announcements.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment - Forge Island Delivery

Date of Decision:

7 October 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss (Assistant Director – Planning, Regeneration and Transport)

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Non-specific

Brief Description of Decision:

1.    That the neighbourhood area application submitted by Firbeck Parish Council, as the relevant neighbourhood planning body, be approved.

2.    That Firbeck Parish be designated as a Neighbourhood Area.

Reasons for the Decision:

To enable the processes to enable the designation of Firbeck Parish as a Neighbourhood Area.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Applications for neighbourhood plans are subject to a prescriptive process set out in central Government regulations. In this case, where a parish/town council applies for the whole of the area of the parish to be designated as a neighbourhood area, the local planning authority must designate the whole of the area applied for. As such, there were no other options to consider.

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision-making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport - Neighbourhood Planning: Neighbourhood Area Application from Firbeck Parish Council

Date Of Decision:

20 July 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0199 for a flexible retirement in the Regeneration & Environment Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The employing service had considered service delivery implications and was supportive of the request.  There was no cost associated with granting the early release of pension entitlements.

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date Of Decision:

31 August 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0203 for a flexible retirement in the Finance & Customer Services Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The employing service had considered service delivery implications and was supportive of the requests.  There was no cost associated with granting the early release of pension entitlements.

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date Of Decision:

31 August 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0202 for a flexible retirement in the Assistant Chief Executive’s Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The employing service had considered service delivery implications and was supportive of the requests.  There was no cost associated with granting the early release of pension entitlements.

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date Of Decision:

31 August 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0201 for a flexible retirement in the Adult Care, Housing and Public Health Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The employing service had considered service delivery implications and was supportive of the requests.  The small cost associated with granting the early release of pension entitlements was less than the savings generated.

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date Of Decision:

31 August 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0200 for a flexible retirement in the Adult Care, Housing and Public Health Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The employing service had considered service delivery implications and was supportive of the requests.  There was no cost associated with granting the early release of pension entitlements.

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date Of Decision:

20 July 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0198 for a flexible retirement in the Regeneration & Environment Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

The employing service had considered service delivery implications and was supportive of the request.  There was no cost associated with granting the early release of pension entitlements.

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers:

Date Of Decision:

20 July 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9 of the Constitution (Responsibility for Functions) – Delegation to the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services to determine requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member

Brief Description of Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0197 for the compulsory redundancy of an employee in the Children’s and Young People’s Directorate

Reasons for the Decision:

It was not financially viable to continue offering the service where the individual was employed and the employee had not been successful in being redeployed. 

Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Redeployment options had been explored and no suitable alternative post found.

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

None

Background Papers: