Report of the Executive Director, Place
Decision:
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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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16.2 |
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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16.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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16.3.1 |
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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16.3.3 |
The outcomes of the consultation will be:
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16.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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16.4.1 |
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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16.4.2 |
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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16.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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16.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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16.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Executive Director, Place |
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16.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee |
Minutes:
16.1 |
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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16.2 |
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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16.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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16.3.1 |
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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16.3.2 |
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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16.3.3 |
The outcomes of the consultation will be:
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16.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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16.4.1 |
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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16.4.2 |
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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16.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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16.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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16.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Executive Director, Place |
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16.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee |
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