Decisions agreed by Rotherham Council’s Cabinet today

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Plans to increase the number of foster carers in Rotherham and develop new Council homes were discussed and agreed when Rotherham Council’s Cabinet held its latest meeting today, Monday 18 March

 

  1. Fostering Rotherham Plan approved.

The plan sets out how the Council will recruit, retain and grow the best in-house foster carers locally. The Council provides high quality support and a training package for people that want to make a difference to local children’s lives.

  1. New Council Homes.

The Cabinet approved plans to develop an estimated 31 new high-quality and affordable Council homes in Greasbrough and Thornhill as part of its commitment to deliver hundreds of new homes around the borough.

  1. Early Help Strategy agreed.

The Early Help Strategy 2024 to 2029 sets out three phases of support for families: universal and community Family Help, focussed Family Help and Specialist Family Help. The strategy helps to ensure that every child has the best start in life, a key priority for the Council.

Other reports discussed at the Cabinet meeting today, included:

  • A highways repair report that reviews the strategy for the management and maintenance of Rotherham’s highways and the impact the recent Council funding has had on the highway network.
  • The Social Value report that updates on progress towards the Council’s Social Value targets, including the amount of social value committed and delivered through Council contracts.
  • The Home to School Transport Policy which sets out the council’s responsibilities when making home to school travel arrangements for children of compulsory school age.
  • The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Policy which sets out the Council’s approach to the delivery of its public charging network.

This morning’s Cabinet meeting can be re-watched on the council’s webcast here: Cabinet - Monday 18 March 2024, 10:00am - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Webcasting (public-i.tv)

All reports can be found here: (Public Pack)Agenda Document for Cabinet, 18/03/2024 10:00 (rotherham.gov.uk)

 

Published: 18th March 2024