Purpose

To commence the consultation process for the Maltby Pride in Place programme.

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

Date of Decision:

19th June 2026

Title:

Maltby Pride in Place Consultation

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Chris Paddock

Interim Director of Policy, Strategy & Engagement

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

SECTION 4C2: DIRECTOR OF POLICY, STRATEGY AND ENGAGEMENT – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

The Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement is authorised to discharge executive functions in relation to:-

1. Communications and Marketing
2. Democratic Services, including Scrutiny and Management Support
3. Neighbourhood Working and Thriving Communities
4. Performance, Intelligence and Improvement, including Policy and Partnerships

(Appendix 9, Section 4C2, Page 34 refers)

Decision:

To commence the consultation process for the Maltby Pride in Place programme, including the allocation of a proportion of the PiP capacity fund as and when agreed by the Maltby PiP Neighbourhood Board.

Reasons for the Decision:

This consultation will inform a Business Plan which, once approved by MHCLG, will trigger £20m invested into Maltby over the next 10 years, with the Council being the Accountable Body in the first instance

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

There is no alternative option – MHCLG require consultation to have taken place in the area of benefit that will then inform the Business Plan. Without the consultation the Plan will not be approved or the £20m awarded.

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 relevant to the decision being taken:

Delegated Officer Decision - Authorisation to draw down £150,000 of the Pride in Place Phase 2 capacity funding

Megan Hinchliff

Regeneration Programme & Strategy Manager

I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:

Commence the consultation process for the Maltby Pride in Place programme, including the allocation of a proportion of the PiP capacity fund as and when agreed by the Maltby PiP Neighbourhood Board.

I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.

Signed by the Decision Maker:

Dated:          19/06/2026

Name:          Chris Paddock                             

Job Title:     Interim Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement