URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1954

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This decision allocates £536,000 for phase two of the Children’s Playgrounds Capital Improvement Programme, along with an additional £50,000 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding, in the financial years 2025/26 and 2026/27.   This funding will be used to improve the following five sites: Wath Skate Park (additional £50k CIL), Rosehill Victoria Park, Cherry Tree Park, FerhamPark and *Packman Road Park (*subject to feasibility).   Improvements will also be made at Old Hall Park if sufficient budget remains following the completion of the first five sites.   The project team will also consult with stakeholders including residents and Ward Members on suitable playground equipment.

Content: This decision allocates £536,000 for phase two of the Children’s Playgrounds Capital Improvement Programme, along with an additional £50,000 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding, in the financial years 2025/26 and 2026/27.   This funding will be used to improve the following five sites: Wath Skate Park (additional £50k CIL), Rosehill Victoria Park, Cherry Tree Park, FerhamPark and *Packman Road Park (*subject to feasibility).   Improvements will also be made at Old Hall Park if sufficient budget remains following the completion of the first five sites.   The project team will also consult with stakeholders including residents and Ward Members on suitable playground equipment.   ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION   Date of Decision: 19th June 2025 Title: Children’s Playgrounds Programme (Phase Two) Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Polly Hamilton, Assistant Director, Culture, Sport & Tourism   Details of Specific Delegation   or   Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.   Operational management and maintenance of Galleries, Museums, Designated Heritage Site(s), Music venues, Libraries, Parks, Country Parks, countryside sites and other cultural, leisure, recreational, play, green space and tourism destinations in partnership with Asset Management. Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.pdf, Page 26 Decision: To invest the capital allocation for phase two of the Children’s Playgrounds Programme as detailed in the Officers Decision report and to approve the need for consultation.   Reasons for the Decision: To seek the approval of the Decision Maker to invest the capital allocation for phase two of the Children’s Playgrounds Programme and to ensure that the consultation process enables officers to understand the needs of potential users.   Details of alternative options considered and rejected: All play sites were considered as part of phase two of the Children’s Playgrounds Programme. 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 Equalities Impact Analysis Carbon Impact Analysis       I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:     To invest the capital allocation for phase two of the Children’s Playgrounds Programme as detailed in the Officer Decision report and to approve the need for consultation.     I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.   Signed by the Decision Maker:     Dated:          19th June 2025   Name:          Polly Hamilton                 Job Title:     Assistant Director – Culture, Sport and Tourism     If you require any assistance in the completion of the decision record please contact the Governance Team [email protected]  

Date of Decision: June 19, 2025