Council Plan theme - Expanding economic opportunity

Year Ahead Delivery Plan 2023

Outcome:  A growing economy that provides decent jobs and chances to progress

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4.1 Using funding available from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, design and commence delivery of a programme of grants to help small businesses grow and create jobs in Rotherham. Quarter 1 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.2

Open Century II Business Incubation Centre.

Quarter 2 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.3 Deliver a programme of workshops to 150 business entrepreneurs to provide start-up advice and support (to both pre-start and new start businesses). Quarter 4 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.4 Continue to deliver ‘Pathways to Success’ and ‘Inspire’ support programmes ensuring at least a further 88 residents secure employment or training. Quarter 3 Assistant Director Housing Adult Care, Housing and Public Health Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion
4.5 Agree a local labour policy to encourage and/or enable local people to access job opportunities arising from major development sites. Quarter 3 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy

Outcome: Delivering regeneration schemes that bring investment and opportunity, both in Rotherham town centre and in our towns and villages

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4.6

Commence construction works for the Markets and Library redevelopment.

Quarter 3 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.7

Commence construction works on Riverside Gardens.

Quarter 3 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.8 Demolish the existing Swinton Library building, move the library and neighbourhood hub to the redeveloped Customer Service Centre, and refurbish the Civic Hall. Quarter 3 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.9 Practical completion of Forge Island construction works and hand over to tenants. Quarter 4 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.10

Acting as accountable body, monitor and support partners to deliver projects across Rotherham with funding secured by the Council through Town Deal, Levelling Up Fund and Future High Street Fund including:

  • Wentworth Woodhouse
  • Maltby Skills Academy
  • Grimm and Co
  • Gulliver's Skills Academy
  • Magna.
Ongoing to Quarter 4 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.11 Let the contract for the construction works to deliver new workspace and commercial units comprising the Towns Fund scheme at Templeborough. Quarter 4 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
See Towns and Villages fund action under Neighbourhoods Theme actions, which also contribute to this outcome.
In addition to the actions outlined above, there are a range of activities within the environment theme (Better transport systems for future generations) which will contribute to connecting people to economic opportunities.

Outcome: Working with partners and suppliers to create more local jobs, paid at the Real Living Wage or above, and apprenticeships

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4.12

Work with partners to develop a 12-month plan to collectively drive the social value agenda and determine governance arrangements to support delivery.

Quarter 2 Assistant Director Financial Services Finance and Customer Services Leader

Outcome: People having opportunities to learn, develop skills and fulfil their potential

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4.13

Deliver the Advance Project, assisting 50 residents to improve their qualifications and enhance their career prospects.

Quarter 4 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy
4.14 Procure a programme of activity (Multiply) that engages adults (with numeracy levels below level 2) in informal learning to boost their maths skills. Quarter 3 Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport Regeneration and Environment Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy

Outcome: Strengthening digital infrastructure and skills which enable access for all

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Lead officer Lead directorate Lead Cabinet Member
4.15

Agree a Digital Inclusion Strategy.

Quarter 2 Assistant Director, Customer, Information and Digital Finance and Customer Services Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Community Safety and Finance

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