URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2023

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The implementation of any functions associated with any grant/funding regime, including, but not limited to, National Grants/funding, SYMCA funds, Grants & Programmes and European Funding/Grants.  

Content: The implementation of any functions associated with any grant/funding regime, including, but not limited to, National Grants/funding, SYMCA funds, Grants & Programmes and European Funding/Grants.     ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION   Date of Decision: 27th October, 2025 Title: Pride in Place Impact Fund: Acceptance of Grant Funding Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Andrew Bramidge, Strategic Director Regeneration & Environment Details of Specific Delegation   or   Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.   Sub Scheme of Delegation  Strategic Director of Regeneration of Environment page 22 The implementation of any functions associated with any grant/funding regime, including, but not limited to, National Grants/funding, SYMCA funds, Grants & Programmes and European Funding/Grants.  Decision: Acceptance of the £1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Reasons for the Decision:   In September 2025 Government announced its Pride in Place initiative. Within this initiative sits a £150m funding allocation known as Pride in Place Impact Fund. Rotherham is a recipient of this funding and the Council has been allocated £1.5m capital within the funding period Sept 2025 to March 2027.   The initiative aims to provide immediate support to deliver improvements to high streets, places and spaces of community value.   This Officer decision relates to the acceptance of the funding through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, to be returned to Government by 7th November 2025. Details of alternative options considered and rejected: The Council could choose not to accept the £1.5m funding and not sign the MOU. This option is not recommended.   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 Dispensations Granted: (If any) NA   Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:   Delegated Officer Decision Record – 20th October 2025   Appendix 1: Memorandum of Understanding between The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council   Report signed by Andrew Bramidge, Strategic Director Regeneration & Environment.     I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to: Accept the £1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council   I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.   Signed by the Decision Maker:   Dated:          27th October, 2025   Name:          Andrew Bramidge                        Job Title:     Strategic Director, Regeneration & Environment      

Date of Decision: October 27, 2025