Officers exercise delegated decision making powers in respect of both non-executive and executive functions of the Council.
The present Scheme of Delegation from the Leader of the Council, which sets out how executive functions will be discharged, provides for delegated decision making by officers. Appendix 9 of the Constitution sets out the non-executive functions delegated to officers. All executive functions, other than those reserved by Cabinet, may be discharged by officers.
The Chief Executive and Strategic Directors of the Council have established their own sub-schemes of delegation detailing which and how both non-executive and executive functions will be discharged on behalf of the authority.
Decision records for the discharge of functions by officers are published below. These decision records set out the following information:-
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by Council officers.
1.1 To undertake consultation with local Ward Member, Cabinet Member and statutory bodies such as the emergency services; 1.2 To advertise the proposal in the local press and on street inviting representation from the public and, 1.3 Make the traffic regulation orders, subject to no objections being received.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment
Decision published: 26/01/2022
Effective from: 11/06/2021
Decision:
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION
Date of Decision:
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11 June 2021 |
Decision Maker: (Including Job Title)
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Simon Moss (Assistant Director – Planning, Regeneration and Transport) |
Specific Delegation: (If any)
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Nonspecific |
Brief Description of Decision:
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1. That with regard to the Proposed 50mph speed limit – A630 Rotherway, Rotherham Gateway and Sheffield Parkway, as shown on drawing number 126/46/TT105 attached as Appendix 2 to the officer’s report that:
i. the usual statutory consultations to be undertaken.
ii. the Assistant Director of Legal Services to prepare the draft order and notices.
iii. The proposals to be advertised.
iv. The order to be made subject to there being no objections received.
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Reasons for the Decision:
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To enable the processes to be carried out regarding the implementation of the proposed 50mph speed limit – A630 Rotherway, Rotherham Gateway and Sheffield Parkway. |
Details of alternative options considered and rejected:
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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:
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NA
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Background Papers:
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The report of the Assistant Director – Planning, Regeneration and Transport - Proposed 50mph speed limit – A630 Rotherway, Rotherham Gateway and Sheffield Parkway
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I certify that this is a true record of the decision relating to the Proposed 50mph speed limit – A630 Rotherway, Rotherham Gateway and Sheffield Parkway.
Signed by the Decision Maker
Dated: 7 October 2021
Name: Simon Moss
Job Title: Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport
Wards affected: Brinsworth;
Lead officer: Simon Quarta
1.1 To undertake consultation with local Ward Member, Cabinet Member and statutory bodies such as the emergency services; 1.2 To advertise the proposal in the local press and on street inviting representation from the public and, 1.3 Make the traffic regulation orders, subject to no objections being received.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment
Decision published: 13/10/2021
Effective from: 11/06/2021
Decision:
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION
Date of Decision:
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11 June 2021 |
Decision Maker: (Including Job Title)
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Simon Moss (Assistant Director – Planning, Regeneration and Transport) |
Specific Delegation: (If any)
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Non-specific |
Brief Description of Decision:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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NA |
Background Papers:
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The report of the Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport - Proposed 7.5 tonne Environmental weight restriction on various roads in the Kimberworth area. |
I certify that this is a true record of the decision relating to the implementation of proposed 7.5 tonne Environmental weight restrictions on various roads in the Kimberworth area
Signed by the Decision Maker
Dated: 11 June 2021
Name: Simon Moss
Job Title: Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport
Wards affected: Rotherham West;
Lead officer: Simon Quarta
To approve the refurbishment of the existing sixth form college into two separate Special Schools.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment
Decision published: 10/06/2021
Effective from: 07/06/2021
Decision:
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION
Date of Decision:
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7 June 2021 |
Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) |
Paul Woodcock - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment |
Specific Delegation: (If any)
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Nonspecific
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Brief Description of Decision:
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That the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment authorises, in line with Contract Standing Orders Section 34 Delegation Arrangements, the tender submitted by O & P Construction Services on 6 April 2021 for the refurbishment of the existing Dinnington RNN Buildings to accommodate the new SEMH provision and Newman school.
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Reasons for the Decision:
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The approval to proceed with the purchase of Dinnington RNN College was given by Cabinet on 23 November 2020 (Minute No.72). The approval granted permission to purchase Dinnington RNN College, Blocks A, B C and D and to adapt the buildings to accommodate the new SEMH provision and Newman school.
Block A will be adapted to provide a primary and secondary designated SEMH educational provision for up to 125 children and young people.
Blocks C and D will be adapted to provide upper school provision for 40 young persons from Newman school.
To the rear of A block the land is to be adapted to provide, along with other outdoor space, the required soft play and hard play areas for both Newman and the SEMH school.
For the planned works to take place, Block B is to be demolished. The demolition falls outside the scope of this procurement and will be dealt with through a separate procurement exercise.
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Details of Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
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None.
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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:
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None |
I certify that this is a true record of the decision in relation to
Signed by the Decision Maker
Dated 7 June 2021
Name: Paul Woodcock
Job Title: Strategic Director, Regeneration & Environment
Wards affected: Dinnington;
Lead officer: Michael Mullins
Approval was given to request ERP0195 for a
flexible retirement in the Adult Care, Housing and Public Health
Directorate. 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.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services
Decision published: 04/06/2021
Effective from: 01/06/2021
Decision:
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION
Date Of Decision:
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01/06/2021 |
Decision Maker: (Including Job Title)
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Judith Badger Section 151 Officer Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services |
Specific Delegation: (If any)
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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:
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Approval was given to request ERP0195 for a flexible retirement in the Adult Care, Housing and Public Health Directorate |
Reasons for the Decision:
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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:
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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:
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None |
Background Papers:
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I certify that this is a true record of the decision in relation to request for Flexible Retirement - ERP0195.
Signed by the Decision Maker
Dated 4June 2021
Name: Judith Badger
Job Title: Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services S151 Officer
RMBC wishes to join with other organisations in lighting up the Town Hall green on the night of 24 June, being St John’s Day, as a way of thanking St John’s Ambulance for the huge contribution they and the 30,000 volunteers they recruited have made to the implementation of the vaccination programme.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 03/06/2021
Effective from: 03/06/2021
Decision:
Date of Decision: |
3rd June 2021 |
Decision Maker: (Including Job Title)
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Sharon Kemp Chief Executive
In consultation with the Leader
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Specific Delegation: (If any) |
Delegation to the Chief Executive as determined by the RMBC Constitution.
Flag Protocol & Lighting Up of Buildings Policy.
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Brief Description of Decision:
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On 24th June 2021 St John Ambulance are celebrating St John’s Day.?
Traditionally events would celebrate the day physically but as with most celebrations the occasion will be marked virtually.
St John Ambulance request we will celebrate the day and use it as an opportunity to say thank you to our volunteers who have been working tirelessly through the pandemic and vaccination rollout?across England.
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Reasons for the Decision: |
RMBC wishes to join with other organisations in lighting up the Town Hall green on the night of 24 June, being St John’s Day, as a way of thanking St John’s Ambulance for the huge contribution they and the 30,000 volunteers they recruited have made to the implementation of the vaccination programme.
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Details of alternative options considered and rejected:
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None. |
Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:
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None. |
Dispensations Granted: (If any)
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None. |
Reports or parts of reports considered
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None. |
I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to illuminate the Town Hall purple on Wednesday 28th April to mark St John’s Day.
Signed by the Decision Maker
Dated: 3rd June 2021
Name: Sharon Kemp
Job Title: Chief Executive
Lead officer: Sharon Kemp