The Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee convened to address key issues impacting Sheffield, including budget monitoring, sustainable transport, road safety, and climate resilience. The committee approved an additional £902,769 revenue grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) for the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) Fund, a 20mph speed limit order for Sheldon Road, and a new policy for prioritising camera enforcement of moving traffic offences. Additionally, they supported the creation of a grant fund to aid educational settings in adapting to climate change.

Budget Monitoring Report

The committee reviewed the 2025/26 Q1 Budget Monitoring Report, which highlighted a projected £28.2 million overspend for the council. This overspend was attributed to rising service demand, increased costs, and reduced funding, particularly in adult and children's social care, special educational needs (SEN) home-to-school transport, and homelessness services.

The report outlined several budget recovery actions, including:

• Increased oversight of budget recovery in adult social care and home-to-school transport.
• A radical review of non-essential spending.
• Implementation of AI to increase review capacity and improve efficiency.
• Demand management in home-to-school transport, including expanding the use of personal travel budgets and travel training.
• Restrictions on discretionary spending, including a six-month recruitment freeze.

The report also noted a shortfall of £13 million in the delivery of planned savings, with a projected delivery rate of 78% against target. Shortfalls were noted in Adult Health and Social Care, and Education, Children and Families.

The committee was informed that the government has committed to introducing a multi-year Local Government Finance Settlement for three years from 2026-27 and are consulting on reforms for local government funding.

City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement Revenue Grant

The committee approved the acceptance of an additional £902,769 revenue grant from SYMCA as part of the CRSTS Fund, bringing the total grant value to £3,759,685. The funding will support the development of new transport capital schemes for delivery after 2027, as well as programme-level costs and complementary activities.

The CRSTS programme aims to decarbonise the transport system, promote growth, and tackle inequalities. Projects developed using the Tranche One grant included active travel cross city connections, active travel and bus priority in northern communities, and bus priority schemes on the A61 Chesterfield Road and the A61 Upper Don Valley.

Sheldon Road 20mph Scheme

The committee approved the implementation of a 20mph speed limit order on Sheldon Road, extending the existing Brincliffe 20mph zone. This decision followed a consultation that received two emails of support and one objection. The council's response to the objection stated that the proposal was in line with the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy¹ and that speed surveys indicated that Sheldon Road met the necessary criteria for inclusion.

Prioritisation of Locations for Camera Enforcement of Moving Traffic Offences

The committee approved a new policy detailing the criteria for prioritising locations for camera enforcement of moving traffic offences, specifically banned turns and 'School Streets'. The policy also commits to camera enforcement of all new schemes that include a banned turn or box junction.

The prioritisation criteria for banned turns and box junctions include:

• Regular contraventions of traffic order restrictions.
• Infeasibility of physically altering the site to make restrictions self-enforcing.
• Adverse effects on bus services, cycle safety, or pedestrian safety.
• Evidence of injury accidents attributable to contraventions.
• Support for the aims of the City's Transport Vision.
• Support from ward councillors.

The prioritisation criteria for 'School Streets' include:

• Eligibility for 'School Street' status but road layout precluding the deployment of marshals.
• Abuse of existing restrictions, such as 'School Keep Clear' markings.
• Support from parents, residents, and ward councillors.
• Difficulties in maintaining physical marshalling due to safety or security concerns.

Built for Change

The committee approved the creation of a grant fund of up to £300,000 to support educational settings in adapting to the changing climate. The Built for Change programme is a cross-sector partnership that aims to support education providers and their young people to take action on climate change.

The grant fund will provide financial support for physical interventions, such as renewable energy generation, flood mitigation measures, and improvements to the learning and play environment. It will also support staff time and teaching and learning responsibility payments.

The following settings have been invited to be part of a pilot to be provided with support by the various partners:

• Arbourthorne Community Primary School
• Grace Owen Nursery
• Hartley Brook Primary Academy
• Hinde House 2 16 Academy
• Lower Meadow Primary
• Netherthorpe Primary School
• Pye Bank Church of England Primary School
• Seven Hills School
• Springfield Primary School
• The Sheffield College
• Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary
• Woodlands Primary School