Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: The decision to temporarily close the Watersports and Cycle Centres at Rother Valley Country Park
topline: The Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment has decided to temporarily close the Watersports and Cycle Centres at Rother Valley Country Park
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the temporary closure of popular recreational facilities, which could impact local residents and visitors.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Visitors to Rother Valley Country Park"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: No mention or implication of political parties or political influence on the decision
URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2196
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To temporarily close the Watersports and Cycle Centres at Rother Valley Country Park and gradually resume services as appropriate assurances are put in place.
Content: To temporarily close the Watersports and Cycle Centres at Rother Valley Country Park and gradually resume services as appropriate assurances are put in place. ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION Date of Decision: 5th August 2026 Title: Temporary Closure of the Watersports and Cycle Centres at Rother Valley Country Park. Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Polly Hamilton, Service Director – Culture Sport and Tourism Details of Specific Delegation or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation. From the Sub-scheme of Delegation: Operational management and maintenance of Parks, Recreation Grounds, Play Areas, Camping, Caravan and Picnic Sites, Allotments, , Country parks, all land held by the Council specifically for public open space and recreation, Countryside Service including the letting of land and premises though subject to the approval of the Property Officer. Decision: To temporarily close the Watersports and Cycle Centres at Rother Valley Country Park and gradually resume services as appropriate assurances are put in place. Reasons for the Decision: To enable essential equipment checks, inspections and training to take place Details of alternative options considered and rejected: Other options considered included: · Do not close the Watersports and Cycle Centres · Partial closure of the centres Both were rejected to ensure that there were sufficient staff available to carry out the checks and training and to ensure full confidence in the equipment and systems being used. Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision: None 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: None Dispensations Granted: (If any) None 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 the Watersports Centre and Cycle Centre at Rother Valley Country Park to enable essential equipment checks, inspections and training to take place, and gradually resume services as appropriate assurances are put in place.. I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life. Signed by the Decision Maker: Dated: 5th August 2026 Name: Polly Hamilton Job Title: Service Director – Culture Sport and Tourism
Date of Decision: August 5, 2026