URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2022

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To approve the temporary closure of Warren Vale, Car Hill and Lidget Lane Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) to allow for the removal of worn / faded line marking and the application of new.   To facilitate the safe removal and renewal of line marking, each site will be required to close to the public for a minimum period of two days.   It is planned to commence line marking works within the first weeks of November 2025. Dates to be agreed following confirmation from the HWRC contractor – H W Martin Waste.   Sites will reopen promptly upon completion of the works. During these temporary closures, staff from the affected locations will be redeployed to the remaining operational sites to support increased resident demand and ensure continued service delivery.  

Content: To approve the temporary closure of Warren Vale, Car Hill and Lidget Lane Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) to allow for the removal of worn / faded line marking and the application of new.   To facilitate the safe removal and renewal of line marking, each site will be required to close to the public for a minimum period of two days.   It is planned to commence line marking works within the first weeks of November 2025. Dates to be agreed following confirmation from the HWRC contractor – H W Martin Waste.   Sites will reopen promptly upon completion of the works. During these temporary closures, staff from the affected locations will be redeployed to the remaining operational sites to support increased resident demand and ensure continued service delivery.     ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION     Date of Decision: 24th October 2025 Title: The Temporary Closure of Rotherham’s Household Waste Recycling Centres to Allow for Line Marking Renewal Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Sam Barstow – Assistant Director for Community Safety and Street Scene   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 7 refers:   7. Other functions Any function not otherwise reserved to the full Council, the Cabinet, a committee of the Cabinet, a member of the Cabinet, a joint committee discharging executive functions or another local authority, relevant to the Assistant Director’s portfolio.   Decision: To approve the temporary closure of Lidget Lane, Warren Vale and Car Hill Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) to allow for the removal of worn / faded line marking and the application of new.   To facilitate the safe removal and renewal of line marking, each site will be required to close to the public.   It is planned to commence line marking works within the first weeks of November 2025. -       Lidget Lane HWRC – closed Tuesday 4th of November -       Warren Vale – Closed Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th of November Car Hill – Closed Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th of November   Sites will reopen promptly upon completion of the works. During these temporary closures, staff from the affected locations will be redeployed to the remaining operational sites to support increased resident demand and ensure continued service delivery.   Reasons for the Decision: The markings are critical for ensuring safe traffic flow, clear bay identification, and compliance with health and safety standards. The existing markings have significantly faded, increasing the risk of vehicle and pedestrian incidents on site.   The line marking in previous years has been overlaid, resulting in a raised surface which will need removing prior to renewing – therefore two sites will need to close for two consecutive days for removal of old, and renewal.   Details of alternative options considered and rejected: Line marking is a traffic management requirement regarding health and safety legislation.   There are no other alternatives to line marking.   The site cannot be open to the public during removal and renewal of line marking due to the associated hazards. Additionally, paint requires sufficient drying time before vehicles can safely drive over the marked areas.   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:   N/A   I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:   Temporarily close three HWRCs on separate dates to facilitate the removal and renewal of line marking on the grounds of health and safety compliance,   I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.   Signed by the Decision Maker:   Dated:          24th October, 2025   Name:          Sam Barstow                     Job Title:     Assistant Director, Community Safety & Street Scene  

Date of Decision: October 24, 2025