Decision Maker: Co-operative Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
12.1 |
The Executive Director, Place submitted a report seeking to gain endorsement for the Sheffield Waterways Strategy to promote the regeneration of the 150 miles of Waterways in Sheffield. |
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12.2 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- |
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welcomes the Waterways Strategy and thanks the members of the WS Group for their longstanding commitment and ongoing contribution and involvement; |
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approves the Strategy as a declaration of intent and a guide to partnership work which will be referenced as appropriate in future Sheffield City Council statutory and regeneration plans; |
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authorises the Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Streetscene to sign the City of Rivers Partnership Agreement along with other partners; and |
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endorses in principle the proposal for a biennial State of Sheffield’s Rivers Conference, the first to take place in 2013-14. |
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12.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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12.3.1 |
Endorsement of the Strategy will influence and strengthen a range of funding bids for flood defences, walking and cycling routes, waterside regeneration schemes, river restoration, green and open space investments etc. |
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12.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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12.4.1 |
There were no alternatives presented in the report. |
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12.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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12.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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12.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Simon Green, Executive Director, Place |
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12.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |
Report author: Simon Ogden
Publication date: 04/10/2013
Date of decision: 18/09/2013
Decided at meeting: 18/09/2013 - Co-operative Executive
Effective from: 27/09/2013
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