Six Month Update - Management response to the VWV investigation into complaints made by ‘those known as the undertakers’

February 25, 2026 Approved View on council website
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Content

11.1

General
Counsel introduced the report reported strong progress against the
recommendations arising from the VWV external investigation into
complaints related to the Street Trees campaign.
 
It
highlighted that most actions had now been completed or embedded
within ongoing programmes, with the remaining items on track for
delivery.
 
The
update also reflected wider improvements implemented through the
Future Sheffield Programme and strengthened accountability through
performance frameworks. The Committee was asked to note progress,
continue monitoring outstanding actions.

 

 

11.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Finance and
Performance Policy Committee:-
 
a)   
Note the delivery against the recommendations since the
approval
b)   
Monitor delivery of the outstanding recommendations
c)   
Note that an update on completion will be provided to the four
individuals whose complaint led to the investigation.

 

 

11.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

11.3.1

Significant progress has been made on delivery against the
recommendations and those outstanding are on track to be completed
in the near future. The Committee and those impacted should be
aware of the progress but also when all recommendations have been
concluded.

 

 

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

11.4.1

Not
bring update report - This was not considered as the Committee had
requested the report

 

 

11.4.2

Delay
brining the report until all recommendations were completed - This
was not taken forward as the Committee specifically requested a
six-month report. Some of the recommendation implementation dates
were beyond that timeframe.

 

 

 

Supporting Documents

Form 2 - VWV Report Update.pdf
Appendix 1 St Trees Action Plan VWV Response.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date25 Feb 2026