Joe Otten - Councillor for Sheffield (Dore and Totley)

Councillor Joe Otten

Liberal Democrats Dore and Totley Chair of the Environmental Services and Regulation Policy Committee

Email: joe.otten@councillor.sheffield.gov.uk

Council: Sheffield

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member, Reserve) Strategy and Resources Policy Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Waste & Street Scene Policy Committee Senior Officer Employment Sub-Committee South West Local Area Committee (Committee Member) Environmental Services and Regulation Policy Committee (Chair) Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee Planning and Highways Committee Governance Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

110 meetings · Page 1 of 22

Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting; Rescheduled from 20th May, Council - Thursday 21 May 2026 11.30 am

May 21, 2026, 11:30 am
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 15 April 2026 2.00 pm

April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 25 March 2026 2.00 pm

March 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Environmental Services and Regulation Policy Committee Chair

Environmental Services and Regulation Policy Committee - Friday 20 March 2026 10.00 am

March 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Licensing Sub-Committee Reserve

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 16 March 2026 10.00 am

March 16, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

109 decisions · Page 5 of 22

Homewards Sheffield Programme

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to acknowledge the progress, objectives, and priorities of the Homewards Sheffield Programme, continue to support the Council's participation in the program and partnership with The Royal Foundation, recognize the established governance arrangements, and note the Director of Housing Services' assumption of the Senior Responsible Officer role.

Recommendations Approved

Gleadless Valley Vision Document

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to approve the document ‘Our Vision for the Valley’ as a statement of the Council’s aspirations for the regeneration of Gleadless Valley, working in partnership with the local community and delivery partners.

Recommendations Approved

2025/26 Quarter 2 Budget Monitoring

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to note the updated information on the 2025-26 Revenue Budget Outturn and the targeted actions underway to reduce the in-year forecast overspend.

Recommendations Approved

Future Burial Provision – Update and Next Steps

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to progress the provision of future burial sites, the committee noted progress made since September 2025, agreed to continue work on identified sites subject to feasibility, legal, and planning requirements, endorsed next steps including assessments and engagement, and requested an update report in early summer 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Roadmap to a Restored and Sustainable Town Hall

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to progress with the next stage of the roadmap to restore and sustain the Town Hall, focusing on feasibility options 4 and 5, developing a stakeholder engagement plan, and approving an additional £4 million from the Workplace Reserve to fund the next design stage and establish a dedicated project team.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 110

Average per Month: 3.9

Decisions Recorded: 109