Officer Decisions

Date of Decision:

2^nd April, 2026

Title:

Green Spaces Reactive Maintenance Capital Investments

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Polly Hamilton, Service Director, Culture, Sport & Tourism

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Delegated powers to Service Director of Culture, Sport and

Tourism:

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Page 26 refers:

Operational management of Galleries, Museums, Designated Heritage Site(s), Music venues, Libraries, Parks, Country Parks, recreation grounds, play areas, picnic sites, camping and caravan sites countryside sites and other cultural, leisure, recreational, play, green space and tourism destinations and facilities, and all land held by the Council specifically for public open space and recreation. Maintenance, development and letting of cultural, leisure, tourism and green spaces buildings and land assets, in collaboration with Asset Management.

Decision:

1. The allocation of £60,000 capital investment for the maintenance and improvement of green spaces is approved.
2. The proposed sites, capital expenditure, and programmed works are endorsed.
3. Any need for further consultation with stakeholders is approved.

Reasons for the Decision:

The funds will be used to support requests from the police, elected members, and community leaders to improve access, enhance facilities, upgrade footpaths and surfaces, and secure sites from anti-social behaviour.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

• Do Nothing: This would result in continued deterioration of green spaces and increased ASB.
• Partial Investment: This would address some issues but may not be sufficient to make a significant impact.

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

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

Report

Impact Analysis

Carbon Impact Analysis

Date of Decision:

26/03/2026

Title:

PSDS Phase 4 Decarbonisation Works – Award of Contract.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Service Director, Property and Facilities Services.

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

On 2^nd March 2022, Council approved the Budget and Council Tax 2022/23 and Medium Term Financial Strategy

As part of this a number of New Capital Proposals were included in Appendix 3B New Capital Proposals, of which one was the ‘Operational Building Decarbonisation’ Capital project.

This approval allowed for allocation of funding, delivery of the scheme and any associated activities, including procurement of a contractor. 

The schemes progress would be retrospectively reported to cabinet on an annual basis (February) as part of the Climate Emergency Annual Report. 

Decision:

To award the contract to William Birch Limited, for the provision of decarbonisation and energy efficiency works at the following four buildings:

Springwell Gardens, 115 Middle Lane South, Swinton Community Centre and Library and Peacock Lodge Children’s Home.

The value of this contract is £435,518

Reasons for the Decision:

This procurement was conducted in full compliance with the Council’s Financial and Procurement Procedure Rules (FPPRs), as set out in Appendix 5 of the Council’s Constitution. The process included:

• Business Case Preparation: A business case was developed and options were assessed to ensure best value for money, quality, and social value, in accordance with Council policy and Section 4 of the FPPRs.
• Competitive Procurement: A competitive procurement process was used, appropriate to the contract value, with all quotations and tenders received in writing and retained for audit purposes, as required by Sections 10 and 11 of the FPPRs.
• Consideration of In-House Provision: In line with Section 50 of the FPPRs, in-house provision was considered, and external suppliers were used only where internal capacity was unavailable.
• Authorisation and Oversight: Approval to award the contract was obtained in accordance with the thresholds and authorisation requirements set out in the FPPRs and Cabinet Report, with oversight from the S151 Officer and consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member (Sections 12 and 13).
• Regulatory Compliance and Transparency: All procurement activity was conducted in accordance with UK procurement regulations and the Council’s transparency and reporting requirements (Sections 14 and 15).

This approach ensures that the procurement process was robust, transparent, and aligned with both statutory requirements and Council policy.

This decision has been made in line with the Cabinet approval to deliver a decarbonation scheme on a number of building which in turn will assist with the progress towards the Council’s Net Zero by 2030 target.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

As part of the Procurement Process a competitive tender process was carried out and subsequent evaluation of those tenders were considered. This process is detailed in the Tender Evaluation Report (Exempt), where options on several other suppliers was considered before final award.

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

No conflicts of interest declared.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Not applicable

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

No conflicts of interest identified.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Not applicable

Reports or parts of reports considered

Exempt from Publication :

·       Tender Evaluation Report - 24-142 Decarb Works PSDS Ph4 - Oct 2025

·       24-142 Decarb Works PSDS Ph4 TER Addendum

Paragraph 3 – Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) 

Date of Decision:

31 March 2026

Title:

Riverside Residential Quarter Enabling – Royal Mail Land Swap.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher

Service Director Property & Facilities Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Cabinet 28/03/2022 – Minute No. 124 / 2
 

That the Assistant Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport be authorised to negotiate the acquisition by agreement of the property interests at Appendix 1, in consultation with the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy, and the Assistant Director of Legal Services be authorised to complete the necessary transactions.

The Service Director for Property and Facilities Services  now has delegated responsibility for all property related transactions and supersede the existing delegations.

Decision:

Exercise the delegation to the Service Director, Property & Facilities Services with delegation from Service Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport to approve the land swap agreement with the Royal Mail as part of strategic land assembly part of the Riverside Residential Quarter Enabling scheme to facilitate the completion of the River Walk in consultation with the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy.

Reasons for the Decision:

In line with the May 2022 Cabinet report

‘That Cabinet agree to the implementation of all projects within the Town Deal and Levelling Up Fund programmes as summarised in Appendix 1, to be detailed in forthcoming project specific Full Business Cases’

‘That Cabinet note the implementation of projects will be subject to the Council’s assurance framework and with Full Business Cases approved by the Strategic Director of Regeneration & Environment in consultation with the Council’s S151 Officer and Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy’.

Agreement for the land swap deal is required between RMBC and the Royal Mail to facilitate the completion of the River Walk.  This will enable the walk to come out on to Main Street rather than becoming a dead end or having to divert away from the river’s edge.  It will also facilitate Royal Mails plans to introduce electric charging points for its fleet of vehicles within its compound.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Option 1, the recommended approach, is to undertake a land swap by agreement.

Option 2 pursues to secure an acquisition. This option can be dismissed in favour of land swap by agreement as the Royal Mail are not interested in a land sale as require land to introduce the electric charging project.

A do-nothing option would see the Council unable to deliver on its ambitious plans for the regeneration of the Riverside Residential Quarter.

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

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

Heads of Terms document - exempt

Plan of land to Royal Mail

Plan of land from Royal Mail

Date of Decision:

31 March 2026

Title:

The award of a contract for Housing First.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Ian Spicer, Executive Director, Adult Care, Housing and Public Health.

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

The Council’s Constitution, Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

Section 4C3: Executive Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health – Delegated Executive Functions

‘The Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health is authorised to discharge executive functions through the commissioning and provision of social services for adults and public health services for the whole population and delivery of housing for the Borough, including:-

3. Public Health

(a) Commissioning and Quality

(b) Health Improvement

(c) Health Intelligence

(d) Health Protection’

Decision:

The decision is to award and enter into a contract following a procurement process for Housing First in Rotherham to Action Housing & Support Limited.

Reasons for the Decision:

The objective of the procurement process was to secure a sole provider with the capacity, capability, and experience to deliver a high?quality Housing First service aligned fully to the model’s core principles. The aim was to ensure consistent delivery, maintain separation of housing and support, and provide flexible, long?term, strengths?based support that follows individuals regardless of property type or tenancy status.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None

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

None

Councillor Beresford, Cabinet Member for Housing

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

Tender Evaluation Report Housing First - Exempt

Scott Matthewman, Service Director, Strategic Commissioning, ACHPH

Date of Decision:

10^th March 2026

Title:

Pathways to Work - Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Funding Allocations

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Andrew Bramidge (Executive Director Regeneration & Environment)

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

14 April 2025 Cabinet Meeting Minutes

Resolved:

That Cabinet:- 

3. Delegates authority to the Strategic [Executive] Director, Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy and the Section 151 Officer to determine detailed use of the grant or make any subsequent amendments to the proposed budget allocations.'

Minute 148 refers.

Decision:

Approve acceptance of RMBC’s confirmed allocation of continuation funding for the PtW Economic Inactivity Trailblazer to allow continuation of targeted delivery, driving system change and implementing an integrated employment, skills and health system, while also considering future funding in subsequent years.

Reasons for the Decision:

RMBC has had 2025/26 funding to establish, mobilise and deliver a localised programme against year 1 targets for the SY Economic Inactivity Trailblazer. The programme is now approaching year 2 and DWP have funded SY to build on the foundations laid in year one, further testing against the key test and learn areas, driving innovation and system change within localities

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Do not continue with year 2 delivery of Pathways to Work Economic Inactivity Trailblazer - Pathways to Work is a region-wide drive for system change within the employment, skills and health landscape, with a view to simplifying the system, improving the lives of residents, strengthening communities and addressing long-standing structural economic challenges. SYMCA and the four South Yorkshire LAs need to work in partnership to achieve this. Non-participation would result in Rotherham missing an opportunity to secure resources to address what is a persistent and increasing challenge to improving economic and social inclusion. Given the high profile of the Pathways to Work Commission, and with Government funding an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer for South Yorkshire, non-participation would carry significant reputational risk.

A withdrawal from the PtW EIT would result in an inability to build on the strong foundation already laid, resulting in essential support being removed from Rotherham residents, negatively impacting on stability, health and wellbeing, quality of lives and local economic growth. 

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

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

Delegated Officer Decision Report -Pathways to Work Economic Inactivity Trailblazer – Continuation Funding 2026-27

Part A – Initial Equality Screening Assessment

Part B – Equality Analysis Form

Carbon Impact

Date of Decision:

26 March 2026.

Title:

Disposal of Garage Site at Hirst Drive, East Herringthorpe

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Service Director of Property and Facilites

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Decision taken under the powers granted to the Property Officer under section 29.12 & 42 of the Council’s Financial Procurement Procedure Rules (Appendix 5 of the Council’s Constitution).

Paragraph 29.12.1 states where the estimated disposal value is less than £100,000 the Property Officer, having taken financial and legal advice, may arrange for the disposal of land or property.

Paragraph 42, delegates disposals and the negotiation of terms of disposals to the Council Property Officer

Decision:

That the Service Director for Property & Facilities Services approves the disposal of the freehold interest in the garage site at Hirst Drive, East Herringthorpe by public auction.

Reasons for the Decision:

The garage site is surplus to the Councils requirements and has been sold by public auction for £36,000

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

No conflicts.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

Housing SMT Approval Report

Date of Decision:

26^th March 2026

Title:

Disposal of Garage Site at Spring Street, East Herringthorpe

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Service Director Property & Facilities Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Decision taken under the powers granted to the Property Officer under section 29.12 & 42 of the Council’s Financial Procurement Procedure Rules (Appendix 5 of the Council’s Constitution).

Paragraph 29.12.1 states where the estimated disposal value is less than £100,000 the Property Officer, having taken financial and legal advice, may arrange for the disposal of land or property.

Paragraph 42, delegates disposals and the negotiation of terms of disposals to the Council Property Officer

Decision:

That the Service Director for Property & Facilities Services approves the disposal of the freehold interest in the garage site at Spring Street, East Herringthorpe by public auction.

Reasons for the Decision:

The garage site is surplus to the Councils requirements and has been sold by public auction for £7,000.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

No conflicts.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

Housing SMT Approval Report

Date of Decision:

30^th March 2026

Title:

Disposal of residential property at 20 Church

Street Greasbrough.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Service Director Property & Facilities Services

Details of Specific Committee Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Decision taken under the powers granted to the Property Officer under section 29.12 & 42 of the Council’s Financial Procurement Procedure Rules (Appendix 5 of the Council’s Constitution).

Paragraph 29.12.1 states where the estimated disposal value is less than £100,000 the Property Officer, having taken financial and legal advice, may arrange for the disposal of land or property.

Paragraph 42, delegates disposals and the negotiation of terms of disposals to the Council Property Officer

Decision:

Approve the disposal of the freehold interest in the property 20 Church Street, Greasbrough by public auction

Reasons for the Decision:

The decision to sell this property was taken under the powers granted to the Property Officer.

The pre-auction valuation carried out by Property Services was £90,000 and then on the advice of the auctioneers the property was guided for auction at a price of £75,000 (Both valuations being under £100,000). Following strong bidding at the auction the property was sold for £122,000

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:

No Conflicts

Reports or parts of reports considered

Housing SMT Approval Report

Asset Management Board – May 2024

Date of Decision:

26^th March 2026

Title:

Acquisition of property interests at Corporation Street, Rotherham

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Service Director for Property and Facilities Service.

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Decision taken under the powers granted to the Property Officer under section 29.11 of the Council’s Financial Procurement Procedure Rules (Appendix 5 of the Council’s Constitution).

Paragraph 29.11 states in respect of the acquisition of land and property, where the value of acquisition is greater than £100,000, Cabinet approval must be in place prior to the completion of the purchase.

In addition, further approval was granted as part of the Cabinet report

Cabinet on 28^th March 2022 (Minute 124) ‘Resolved: -  

That the Assistant Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport be authorised to negotiate the acquisition by agreement of the property interests at Appendix 1, in consultation with the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy, and the Assistant Director of Legal Services be authorised to complete the necessary transactions.’

The identified decision maker as per the above delegation is no longer the Property Officer, as this function has now moved to the Service Director for Property and Facilities Services.

Decision:

Approve the acquisition of property interests at Corporation Street, Rotherham.

Reasons for the Decision:

To progress with the regeneration of Rotherham Town Centre and the Council’s Masterplan ambitions as set out in Regeneration Programme: Strategic Land Assembly.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

The preferred option is to acquire all properties by agreement,

Consideration has been given to entering into partnership arrangements with landowners rather than taking full control of the land. In progressing negotiations this approach will be considered on a project-by-project basis, however in many cases, and as understood through early consultation, landowners do not always wish to bring forward schemes fitting with masterplan ambitions, or development is not in the core business of the landowners.

Do nothing is not a recommended option, considering the Council’s ambitious plans for economic growth and regeneration in the Borough.

Acquisition of each property could be brought forward on an individual basis, however, considering the quantity of land and property for acquisition and the timeframe it is considered that seeking approvals on a site-by-site basis would introduce a significant risk to the programme, in terms of readiness for timely acquisitions and delivery of the programme. It is considered more appropriate and efficient to delegate acquisition as described in this report.

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

None declared

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

No conflicts known or declared

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

Appendix 1 – Red Line Boundary Plans EXEMPT

March 2022 Cabinet

March 2022 Cabinet printed minutes ITEM 124

Date of Decision:

19 March 2026.

Title:

Termination of the contract held between the Council and We Are With You (Ref: 20-336).

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Ian Spicer, Executive Director, Adult Care, Housing and Public Health.

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

The Council’s Constitution, Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

Section 4C3: Executive Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health – Delegated Executive Functions

‘The Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health is authorised to discharge executive functions through the commissioning and provision of social services for adults and public health services for the whole population and delivery of housing for the Borough, including:-

3. Public Health

(a) Commissioning and Quality

(b) Health Improvement

(c) Health Intelligence

(d) Health Protection’

Page 36 refers.

Decision:

To terminate the contract to deliver Alcohol and Drug Services for Rotherham, ref: 20-336, between The Council and We Are With You.

Reasons for the Decision:

This is a Termination for Convenience, i.e. through no fault, it is permitted through the contract terms as an early termination by the Council without the Provider’s Termination Default Event.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

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

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

None.

Date of Decision:

19 March 2026

Title:

Procurement of a provider of Rotherham’s all age Alcohol and Drug Service pathway

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Ian Spicer, Executive Director, Adult Care, Housing and Public Health.

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

The Council’s Constitution, Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

Section 4C3: Executive Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health – Delegated Executive Functions

‘The Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health is authorised to discharge executive functions through the commissioning and provision of social services for adults and public health services for the whole population and delivery of housing for the Borough, including:-

3. Public Health

(a) Commissioning and Quality

(b) Health Improvement

(c) Health Intelligence

(d) Health Protection’

Page 36 refers.

Decision:

To tender the Alcohol and Drug Service for Rotherham in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, to be delivered from 23 January 2027 to 31 March 2033.

Reasons for the Decision:

Decision required to ensure continuity of service and the delivery of Rotherham’s all age Alcohol and Drug Service (as agreed by Cabinet 22 November 2021).

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

N/A.

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

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

Public Health Proposals for Recommissioning Rotherham’s Alcohol and Drugs Service, Cabinet Report 22 November 2021

Date of Decision:

16/12/2025

Title:

Contract Award – Solar Canopy and EV infrastructure concession, Drummond Street Car Park

Decision Maker

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Service Director of Property & Facilities Services

Details of Specific Delegation

Under the Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services, responsibility is delegated to Assistant Directors for the following:  – Page 3 refers.

In respect of procurement, contract administration and best value:

•       In accordance with Financial and Procurement Procedure Rules, matters relating to the specification for works, goods and services, the seeking of estimates, quotations and tenders, the evaluation of the same and acceptance of tenders relating to contracts for works, goods and services in accordance with approved budgets or supplementary estimates.

Decision:

To award Wenea Services UK Ltd a contract to:

1. Design, build and commission a solar PV canopy with connection infrastructure within a fixed budget utilising Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Grant funding.

2. Install and commission concessionaire’s own EV Charging infrastructure. (construction phase – supplier’s investment).

3. Operate EV Charging infrastructure under concession for a period of 15 years (operation phase).

Reasons for the Decision:

Cabinet approved the move to develop an Electric Vehicle Charging Project at Drummond Street on the 19^th June 2023

Cabinet Report and Minutes 19th June 2023

In this meeting it was resolved:

1. That Cabinet approves the £1.29m funding into the Capital Programme for the delivery of the Electric Vehicle Charging Project at Drummond Street Car Park, subject to planning approval; and

2. That Cabinet approves the procurement of a concession contract to design, install and operate the Electric Vehicle Charging systems.

This decision therefore relates to the conclusion of this procurement and its subsequent award.

This procurement was conducted in full compliance with the Council’s Financial and Procurement Procedure Rules (FPPRs), as set out in Appendix 5 of the Council’s Constitution. The process included:

• Business Case Preparation: A business case was developed and options were assessed to ensure best value for money, quality, and social value, in accordance with Council policy and Section 4 of the FPPRs.
• Competitive Procurement: A competitive procurement process was used, appropriate to the contract value, with all quotations and tenders received in writing and retained for audit purposes, as required by Sections 10 and 11 of the FPPRs.
• Consideration of In-House Provision: In line with Section 50 of the FPPRs, in-house provision was considered, and external suppliers were used only where internal capacity was unavailable.
• Authorisation and Oversight: Approval to award the contract was obtained in accordance with the thresholds and authorisation requirements set out in the FPPRs and Cabinet Report, with oversight from the S151 Officer and consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member (Sections 12 and 13).
• Regulatory Compliance and Transparency: All procurement activity was conducted in accordance with UK procurement regulations and the Council’s transparency and reporting requirements (Sections 14 and 15).

This approach ensures that the procurement process was robust, transparent, and aligned with both statutory requirements and Council policy.

The implementation of the Solar Canopy and EV Charging will enable reducing carbon emissions emitted and supporting a local transition to electric vehicles through the provision of destination and residential charging in the town centre.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Full option appraisal is outlined in the Cabinet report of the 19th June 2023.

As part of the Procurement Process a competitive tender process was carried out and subsequent evaluation of those tenders were considered. This process is detailed in the Tender Evaluation Report (Exempt), where options on several other suppliers was considered before final award. 

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

None declared

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

NA

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None declared

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

NA

Reports or parts of reports considered

Tender Evaluation report (exempt).

This report is exempt for the following reasons:

Paragraph 3 – Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)

Date of Decision:

23rd March 2026

Title:

Rotherham Local Heritage List

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Nigel Hancock (Head of Planning and Building Control) in consultation with Councillor Williams, Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Cabinet Report on Rotherham Local Heritage List (17 October 2022) – Item 61

https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=93613

Resolved Point 3:

That Cabinet approve delegation to the Head of Planning and

Building Control, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for

Jobs and the Local Economy, to include, amend or delete

heritage assets on the Rotherham Local Heritage List.

Decision:

Approve the inclusion of the Rotherham assets in the South Yorkshire Local Heritage List into the Rotherham Local Heritage List.

Reasons for the Decision:

The local heritage list approval and integration into planning

policy would contribute to the robustness of the Local Plan,

in line with national guidance and the approach of other

South Yorkshire local authorities.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Do not include the Rotherham assets in the South Yorkshire

Local Heritage List as part of the Rotherham Local Heritage

List

Not including the valued assets would mean a significant gap

in what is a South Yorkshire project. These items have been

identified by members of the public and agreed by the South

Yorkshire Assessment Panel as meriting inclusion. The

Council would not be abiding by the relevant central

government advice and the previous commitment to

maintaining an up-to-date system. The heritage assets

identified in the Neighbourhood Plans would be the only

assets in the Rotherham Local Heritage List and they are

limited to certain neighbourhood areas within the borough.

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

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

Delegated Decision Report – Rotherham Local Heritage List

Local Heritage List Assets – Appendix 1

LHL Consultation Statement – Appendix 2

LHL Assessment Criteria – Appendix 3

LHL Terms of Reference – Appendix 4

LHL ESA – Appendix 5

CIA – Appendix 6