Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2026

Purpose:

Content: 8.1 The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director City Futures providing a progress update to Members on the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Deal programme of works.     8.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:- a)    Notes the progress made on the Stockbridge Towns Fund Deal programme of works. b)    Ratifies Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board decision to modify projects, financial allocations and delivery methods including: - Shop Fronts now delivered as a capital project, via a measured term contract. - 3G pitch now delivered as ac community led, grant funded scheme at Bracken Moor football ground. - Cricket Pavilion now delivered as a community led, grant funded scheme at Bracken Moor cricket ground. - Cycle and walking trails now delivered as a combination of a community led, grant funded scheme and a Yorkshire Water funded scheme. c)    Delegates authority to Chief Property Officer, in consultation with Finance, Procurement and Legal, to take all necessary operational decisions to implement the Stocksbridge Shop Fronts Scheme as set out in this Report, including but not limited to awarding and entering into any legal agreements in connection with the Scheme. d)    Supports the allocation for an additional £1.2m gainshare towards completion of the flagship Community Hub building, making a total of £4.2m.         8.3 Reasons for Decision     8.3.1 This report provides a progress update on the progress of the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Deal programme March 2022.     8.3.2 In receiving the report the committee are asked to support the decisions of the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board.     8.3.3 This decision is directed to committee to comply with Council’s commitment as accountable body with respect to the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board in the following aspects: -       Report progress and updates to the Policy Committee. -       Align decisions with Council Plan priorities (regeneration, connectivity, community wellbeing).     8.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     8.4.1 Disagree with or do not support STF Board decision to modify projects, financial allocations and delivery methods.     8.4.2 If the Council were to override or refuse to support the Board’s decisions without a clear governance or compliance reason this would not align with the governance principles outlined in the governance structure (refer to reference papers). The committee should only challenge the Board’s decisions in a collaborative spirit on the grounds of governance, legality, or financial risk.     8.4.3 Decline to support the allocation for an additional £1.2m gainshare allocation.     8.4.4 If the Council decides not to allocate the requested £1.2 million Gainshare contribution, there is a risk that the Stocksbridge Towns Fund programme will be unable to deliver its full scope as originally intended. The Board has indicated that, without this support, delivery will be restricted to core projects, such as the Community Hub Building and high street improvements, while later-phase schemes—some of which could attract external match funding—may be delayed or cancelled. This could reduce the overall economic and community benefits anticipated from the programme and limit progress against regeneration objectives.