Decision Maker: Co-operative Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
This report aims to provide information on the draft Gleadless Valley masterplan proposals and seeks authority to consult on the draft proposals. This is not seeking authority for the final masterplan.
The masterplan work has now reached a stage where following co production with members and the community the proposals for regenerating the estate now need to be shared with all residents and stakeholders.
The proposals have been costed and the principles / projects have been agreed by the Gleadless Valley Member Steering Group and the Engagement Forum. The masterplan will:
· Provide a plan and series of improvements to deliver the agreed vision for Gleadless Valley that will stimulate the regeneration of this area
· The area will see improvements across the main workstream areas:
ü An additional 138 homes of high quality that will contribute to reductions in CO2 emissions
ü Greater choice of types of homes, more homes with secure gardens, more supported housing for older people
ü Well maintained maisonette blocks with higher thermal performance, secure and upgraded communal areas and modern waste facilities
ü Green spaces that further enhance the parkland setting and build on the great work that stakeholders and residents have already done to promote bio diversity and protect ecology
ü Additional play facilities for all age groups and better distributed across the valley
ü Green space and landscape improvements that both provide better connectivity across the valley, provide focal points, private gardens where desired and community garden areas
ü A range of initiatives to maximise training and employment opportunities through the delivery of the physical housing and public realm projects
ü Improving the local centres
ü Parking improvements and traffic calming in areas residents have identified as a concern
· The improvements can be funded from existing resources and/or through identified Government grant programmes to ensure what is provided to this community can be delivered
· Further work will be required over the years and close working arrangements will need to continue to improve Gleadless Valley for its residents and stakeholders operating in the area. This further engagement will be invaluable to shape the District Centres, Health and Wellbeing, Employment & Skills Strategy.
· The delivery plan will be overseen and further developed by the GV governance and ongoing community engagement, with input from the newly formed Local Area Committee for this area.
Feedback from the community on the proposals will enable the Council to decide the shape of the masterplan and what resources need to be committed to delivering the final plan.
The report further explains how and when the consultation on the masterplan will be undertaken and assumes a decision will be taken by the Council in March 2022 on how to proceed with the masterplan. Alternatively as indicated in the recommendations dlay the consultation and a decision would not be taken before June 2022.
The plans have taken taking into consideration the current situation with Covid 19 but there is no scope to meet the March deadline should there be a lockdown or need to change the proposals.
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a. A plan and a programme of improvements to deliver the agreed vision for Gleadless Valley that will stimulate the regeneration of this area. b. How the area will see improvements across the main workstream areas including: i. An additional 138 homes of high quality that will contribute to reductions in CO2 emissions i. Greater choice of types of homes, more homes with secure gardens and community gardens where desired, more supported housing for older people ii. Well maintained maisonette blocks with higher thermal performance, secure and upgraded communal areas and modern waste facilities iii. Green spaces that further enhance the parkland setting and build on the great work that stakeholders and residents have already done to promote biodiversity and protect ecology iv. Additional play facilities for all age groups and better distributed across the valley v. Green space and landscape improvements that both provide better connectivity across the valley, provide focal points, private gardens where desired and, community garden areas vi. A range of initiatives to maximise training and employment opportunities through the delivery of the physical housing and public realm projects vii. Improvements to the local centres viii. Addressing and facilitating improvements to the local centres ix. Parking improvements and traffic calming in areas residents have identified as a concern
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RESOLVED: That Co-operative Executive:-
Notes and approves: |
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a. the consultation feedback received, b. the proposed content of the Masterplan (modified as appropriate following consideration of consultation feedback) and c. the associated policy and cost implications for the Council. |
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Reasons for Decision |
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The Council embarked on the masterplan work in 2017 following a grant bid submission to Government for Estate Regeneration Funding. A fundamental requirement of the grant bid and best practice in estate regeneration is that the communities affected should be engaged in the development and implementation of masterplans. The Council has promised it would consult on the masterplan. |
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The proposals for the masterplan have now reached an advanced stage and have been co-produced with members and community. These proposals need to be shared widely and feedback invited so that the Council can reflect on the feedback and how it wishes to take this forward in the masterplan. |
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The outcomes of the consultation will be:
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Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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Further delaying any consultation with the community at this time due to the increase in COVID infections until it is perceived that COVID 19 infections have reduced to an acceptable level.
Risk assessments have been undertaken relating to the activity of engagement and safeguards and a range of engagement options have been developed to address concerns. It is difficult to provide absolute certainty to the community as to when would be the right time given the nature of this public health risk. Delaying the consultation any further has a high risk of the community losing faith with the Council on this project as they have invested in this work and homes are in urgent need of improvement. |
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Abandon any plans to consult on the Masterplan.
The masterplan has been in development for over 4 years and was funded by a grant bid in 2017 to Government. If the plan was not consulted upon Sheffield City Council may be at risk at central government requesting that the grant be repaid under the grant conditions. The grant was £515,000 and repaying the grant would impact on other council services. This has been rejected. |
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Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Executive Director, Place |
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Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee |
Report author: Jill Hurst
Publication date: 25/01/2022
Date of decision: 19/01/2022
Decided at meeting: 19/01/2022 - Co-operative Executive
Effective from: 01/02/2022
Accompanying Documents: