URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2036

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To undertake consultation with stakeholders and the local community on the proposed schemes as part of the Our Places Fund.  

Content: To undertake consultation with stakeholders and the local community on the proposed schemes as part of the Our Places Fund.     ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION   Date of Decision: 10 December 2025 Title: Our Places Fund Consultation Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Simon Moss, Assistant Director, Planning Regeneration & Transport   Details of Specific Delegation   or   Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.   This report seeks to exercise the delegation to the Assistant Director for Planning, Regeneration & Transport and within the Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment (page 22), ‘in conjunction with the Government Departments or other bodies, the implementation of any decision in respect of the promotion of Economic Development and Regeneration’ to undertake consultation related to the design and implementation of the Our Places Fund scheme.   Decision: To give consent to proceed with undertaking consultation with stakeholders and local communities on the proposed schemes as part of the Our Places Fund. Reasons for the Decision: To ensure local communities and stakeholders have a clear understanding of the proposed plans as part of the Our Places Fund, and confidence that they will be listened to and involved in the consultation process. Details of alternative options considered and rejected: Recommended: Public consultation and engagement is essential to enable residents and stakeholders to contribute to the Our Places Fund proposals. Therefore, the undertaking of in person and online formats are recommended to gather insights and data from stakeholders and local communities.   Not recommended: The Council may choose to develop and implement the proposals without consultation. This option does not allow residents to feed into the plans, risking the creation of public space schemes that don’t meet the needs of the community. It is therefore not recommended. Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision: Report author not made aware of any conflicts. 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 Our Places Fund report to Cabinet December 2024 Appendix 1 – EIA Appendix 2 - CIA     I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to: Undertake consultation with stakeholders and local communities on the proposed schemes identified as part of the Our Places Fund, providing an opportunity for residents and the public to review the proposed plans and share their feedback.   I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.   Signed by the Decision Maker:   Dated:          10th December, 2025   Name:          Simon Moss                     Job Title:     Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport    

Date of Decision: December 10, 2025