Decisions

12.1

The government have made provision for an Asylum Dispersal Grant to be paid to Local Authorities, along with additional funding to ‘recognise the existing contribution and longstanding support’ of local authorities accommodating asylum seekers.

The purpose of the report is to seek endorsement by the Committee of the proposed allocation of funding from the grant to support development of capacity to promote strong city leadership, a stepping-stone towards growth within the VCFS and strategic work to ensure a good quality, consistent and effective response to those seeking asylum and refuge in the city.

12.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

1. endorses the use of the Asylum Dispersal Grant and Asylum Dispersal funding to be utilised as detailed in this report, with the purpose of:

·       Providing funding for the continuation of the current Communities Asylum & Migration team function to continue beyond March 2023.

·       Supporting identified partners to provide strategically important, good quality services known to benefit those seeking asylum and sanctuary and approves grants in line with this report.

·       Provide an Open Grant Pot for bids from a broad range of organisations working for the benefit of the asylum and refugee community.

2. where no such authority exists under the Constitution delegates to the Director of Integrated Commissioning, in consultation with the Director of Communities and Director of Culture and Environment, authority to agree the amounts, purposes and recipients of any individual grants awarded in year from the Grant Funds including any additional sums received, returned or unpaid; and

3. agrees the ringfence and carry forward all Asylum Dispersal money received into the 2023/24 financial year

12.3

Reasons for Decision

12.3.1

Given what we know about current numbers in the national, and local asylum estate, retention of refugees in the city and the importance of developing support for refugees to achieve socio-economic success, it is vital that we look beyond short-term demand regarding placement and care of asylum seekers in the city.

12.3.2

This funding is an opportunity to think not only operationally, but strategically to maximise impact for the city in the longer term. This funding will be significant to enable systemic change and an important step in placing the foundations for an integrated, prosperous, inclusive city.

12.3.3

The recommendation will support development of capacity to promote strong city leadership, a stepping-stone towards growth within the VCFS and strategic work to ensure a good quality, consistent and effective response to those seeking asylum and refuge in the city.

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

12.4.1

The Asylum Dispersal Grant will enable Sheffield to begin to address systemic inequality between asylum seekers and those who have sought refugee status and sanctuary via other routes of entry, including provision of wrap support for this vulnerable group. Given the clear benefit, other potential action e.g. to decline the funding, was rejected.

16.1

The report updates the Strategy & Resources Committee on the progress of the 2023/24 budget process. The appendix contains specific budget proposals that the Committee are asked to endorse.

16.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

1. Notes the update on the Council’s 2023/24 budget position, as set out in the report;

2. Endorses the budget proposals set out in the appendices and notes that the formal budget report be brought to the Strategy & Resources Committee on the 24th January 2023; and

3. Note that works continues towards balancing the 2023/24 budget including implementing the proposals agreed in this report.

16.3

Reasons for Decision

16.3.1

The Council is required by law to set a balanced budget each year. This report is pursuant to that objective and is in line with the process and timetable agreed by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 31 May 2022 and 5 July 2022.

16.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

16.4.1

The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.

15.1

The report provides details of proposed changes to the existing Capital Programme as brought forward in Month 07 2022/23.

15.2

RESOLVED : That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

(i) Defer the Capital Programme addition listed in Appendix 1,  section A - Transport Regeneration and Climate Change - Arundel Gate Bus Gate to the 12^{th December 2022 Extraordinary Strategy and Resources Policy Committee meeting and it was agreed to be dealt with as an urgent item ; and}

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

(ii) Approves the proposed additions and variations to the Capital Programme listed in Appendix 1 [Note this does not include the deferred item] (iii) Approves the acceptance of grants as detailed in appendix 2. 2

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

The proposed changes to the Capital programme will improve the services to the people of Sheffield.

15.3.2

To formally record changes to the Capital Programme and gain Member approval for changes in line with Financial Regulations and to reset the capital programme in line with latest information.

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

A number of alternative courses of action are considered as part of the process undertaken by Officers before decisions are recommended to Members. The recommendations made to Members represent what Officers believe to be the best options available to the Council, in line with Council priorities, given the constraints on funding and the use to which funding is put within the Revenue Budget and the Capital Programme.

14.1

The report brings the Committee up to date with the Council’s financial position as at Month 7 2022/23 including General Fund revenue position and Capital Programme Monitoring (Appendix 1)

14.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee notes the Council’s financial position as at the end of October 2022 (month 7).

14.3

Reasons for Decision

14.3.1

This paper is to bring the committee up to date with the Council’s current financial position as at Month 7 2022/23 including the Capital Programme.

14.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

14.4.1

The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.

13.1

The report aims to relaunch the existing civic honours so that we have an open, accessible and clearly understood way of honouring people in Sheffield who have made a significant contribution to the city and its communities. This includes Civic Awards, Sheffield Legends and the Freedom of the City.

13.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

1. Agrees the outline proposals and actions to enable the re-launch of the civic honours as set out in the report;

2. Notes and approves the outline awards criteria for the different types of honour as set out in the appendix, including the principle of public nominations for Sheffield Legends and Civic Awards;

3. Notes and approves the principle of a representative panel to:

 a. Make recommendations to the Lord Mayor on Freedom of the City awards; and

 b. approve Sheffield Legends and Civic Awards

4. Requests that a further report be submitted to the Committee which provides more detail for approval about the awards criteria, timetable, public nomination process and composition of and recruitment to the independent panel for the awards and honours; and

5. Notes the proposals in respect of the employee awards.

13.3

Reasons for Decision

13.3.1

The activity around civic honours has lost momentum in recent years and we deal with potential nominations e.g., for Freedom of the City as necessary rather than in reference to an annual programme, clearly understood criteria, our values and the contribution of people in the city to life in our communities.

13.3.2

The proposals will allow us to achieve the following objectives using the established honours and awards:

• To have an active and a clear way for people to nominate someone who has made a special contribution to life in our city and to celebrate their achievements.

• Agree clear criteria and a decision-making process about who receives a civic honour.

• Define a range of awards through which we can recognise and celebrate people from all walks of life in Sheffield.

13.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

13.4.1

Option 1: Re-launch existing honours as a set of awards, each with a clear purpose and to redefine criteria, reinstate activity and improve what we already have, which are the:

Civic Awards

Freedom of the City

Sheffield Legends

And to develop an employee awards scheme

13.4.2

Option 2: to take no action. However, the current process is not working, and we believe that a widely understood and simple awards process is important to recognise and celebrate the outstanding effort and achievements of many people in the city and to say, ‘thank you’

11.1

The Council has a strong history of grant investing in voluntary and community organisations (VCS). This report seeks to collate together in one place and provide an overview of much of that grant investment activity. It also seeks approval to continue this grant investment for a further period of time. The breadth of the investment is £3,507,436 per year with 56 VCS partners and over 20 lunch clubs. The grant agreements for the organisations listed in the report are due to expire in March 2023.

11.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Aid Programme

1. Approves the continuation of the Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Aid Programme as detailed in this report at a cost of £1,467,104 per year for the next five years (2023-2028) including where required under the Constitution:

I. the extension of the grant agreements currently funded from the Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Aid Fund, as detailed within this report, for five years until March 2028; and

II. the grant funds detailed in this report.

2. Authorises the use of the Tackling Inequalities Fund and any underspend in the funding for the Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Aid Programme as a whole to support the impending Cost of Living Crisis which will include new approaches to community development and social eating and to the extent not already delegated by the Constitution delegate authority to the Director of Integrated Commissioning to determine any necessary eligibility criteria and award any necessary grants from this funding for this purpose;

People Keeping Well Programme

3. Approves the continuation of the People Keeping Well Programme as detailed in this report at a cost of £1,518,268.53 per year for the next five years (2023- 2028) including the extension of the People Keeping Well grant agreements detailed within this report for five years until March 2028;

Equality Partnerships Programme

4. Approves the continuation of the Equality Partnerships Programme at a cost of £71,250 per year for the next three years (2023-2026) as detailed within this report including where required under the Constitution the extension of the Equality Partnerships Programme grant agreements detailed within this report for three years until March 2026;

Associate Libraries Programme

5. Approves the continuation of the Associate Libraries Programme enabling direct grants totalling £135,213 for the next year (2023-2024) as detailed within this report;

Supporting Vulnerable People Programme

6. Approves the continuation of the Supporting Vulnerable People Programme at a cost of £139,300 per year for the next five years (2023-2028) as detailed within this report, including the extension of the Supporting Vulnerable People agreements detailed within this report for five years until March 2028;

Working with communities in Sheffield’s Green Spaces Programme

7. Approves the continuation of the Sheffield Green Spaces Programme including where required under the Constitution:

I. the extension to Sheffield’s Green Spaces grant agreements with Green Estate, Sheffield Countryside Conservation Trust and Steel Valley Project, detailed within this report, for 1 year until March 2024 at a cost of £156,300; and

II. the extension of the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust grant agreements detailed within this report for 5 years until March 2028, at a cost of £20,000 per year; and

General management and approval of grants

8. Where no such authority already exists under the Constitution delegate authority to the relevant Director for each grant programme to:

I. award new grants from any programme underspend (returned or unpaid funding); and

II. withdraw funding as necessary and in line with this report and the conditions of the grant funding agreements

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations were at the forefront of helping people throughout the covid pandemic and are now supporting people with the dual crisis of poor mental wellbeing and increasing poverty / cost of living rise (expected to continue for 3 years). The city and residents are more than ever reliant on VCS organisations enabling and walking alongside them.

11.3.2

We have long standing relationships of over 10 years with many of the organisations and they continue to support the outcomes need for people and our communities, green spaces to thrive.

11.3.3

As outlined in the One Year Plan and new Delivery Plan, we are committed to working with the VCS and continuing to fund our strategic partners at the same level through the modest Grant Investment Programme outlined in this Report helps to demonstrate that commitment whilst recognising the financial constraints the Council is under.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

None. The Do Nothing option was discounted as to cut or change grant funding support would be detrimental at this time to the organisations, the people they work with and ultimately Council services.

10.1

It was agreed that consideration of this item be deferred to the Extraordinary Strategy and Resources Policy Committee on 12 December 2022.

9.1

The report sets out Sheffield City Council’s (SCC) proposed response including its action plan, to Sheffield’s Race Equality Commission’s recommendations (July 2022). This is part of a three-year improvement plan to help the Council, and more widely the city, to become an anti-racist city.

Over the next three years, SCC will commit to making continuous improvements, develop racial literacy and eradicate racial inequalities which exist within the Council and the services it delivers, across the diverse communities it serves. The report identifies advancements which will have to be realised internally and externally to improve life chances and outcomes for people of colour who either work for the Council and or live in the city of Sheffield.

The report outlines the urgent performance challenges that SCC will prioritise and focus on over the coming year, as well as identifying longer term goals for the Council’s work. It includes key areas which need rapid improvement within the infrastructure of the Council, so racial equality and equality more widely, can become embedded through our work. This in turn will benefit Black, Asian and Minoritised groups working and living within the city

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

1. Agrees Sheffield City Council’s proposed detailed response to the Race Equality Commission, including:

a. Committing all Members, Senior Leaders and staff to lead and contribute to SCC becoming an anti-racist and inclusive organisation through everything they do for the city and how they do it.

b. Committing to real actions that will eradicate racism within the Council’s practice rather than actions which are performative and unsustainable;

2. Acknowledges that Sheffield City Council has to improve practice for its employees and its communities if the goal of becoming an antiracist city is to be realised; and

3. Agrees that in our role as a Civic Leader we should work with anchor institutions, partners and communities to champion equality and lead the city in tackling racism and racial inequality as we work towards our goal of becoming an anti-racist city.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

As with many places in the UK, Sheffield continues to experience significant levels of inequality, poverty and discrimination and findings from the Sheffield Race Equality Commission (REC) in July 2022, indicate that Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic Communities face additional racial prejudices, and racism which impacts on their health, wellbeing, life chances and outcomes stopping them from reaching their full potential.

9.3.2

The publication of the REC report is part of a journey for the whole city as well as for SCC as an organisation, as an employer, as a service provider and as a city leader. We will need to plan, sequence, and implement short term and long-term actions to make improvements and bring about powerful change thoughtfully and consistently. We need to do this with and alongside our communities, who rightly should hold us to account for achieving that change.

9.3.3

Although we are in a challenging financial time both within SCC and in communities following the impacts of the pandemic, now more than ever before it is essential to ensure the widest range of voices are heard in all we do to help shape the future of the city and its diverse communities.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

Do nothing. The do nothing option was discounted as the Commission’s recommendations are actions to address the very entrenched inequalities around race, to not follow through on the work already undertaken by supporting the Commission will pose a reputational risk to SCC and further undermine trust and confidence

9.4.2

Embed the recommendations in wider EDI work.  There is a possibility however that other protected characteristics with similar intrenched inequalities will not receive the same level of commitment and resource as a result of the specific time and focus on race. An alternative option is to embed the recommendations into the work the Council undertakes across equality and engagement more broadly and to address those areas specific to race only separately but combine the other actions, such as workforce diversity.

8.1

The purpose of this report is to provide the context for a recommendation to accept the government grant from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (‘DLUHC’) of £24.1m, as part of the Towns Fund, and for the Council to act as the accountable body for this grant. This will fund the Stocksbridge Programme through further feasibility, design and delivery.

The report seeks an approval for the proposed additions and variations in the Capital Programme for Stocksbridge projects listed in Appendix 1. The report also outlines the strategy for the Stocksbridge Programme, and provides an update on the programme’s progress.

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

1. Accepts £24.1m Towns Fund grant from DLUHC and approves for the Council to act as the accountable body for this grant; takes note of the terms and conditions of this grant, and the financial implications of this decision included within the section 4.2 of the report;

2. Notes that an application for South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (‘SYMCA’) Gainshare grant of up to £3m has been submitted for Manchester Road Placemaking (£2m) and Community Hub (£1m) projects of which £1.8m has been approved in principle to date (subject to a formal approval of Strategic Business Case in 2022/23 and Final Business Case by SYMCA Board in 2023/24). Section 4.2 sets out the risks if SYMCA Gainshare grant is not secured;

3. Approves the proposed additions and variations in the Capital Programme listed in the Appendix 1; and

4. Notes the strategy and delivery plans for the Stocksbridge Programme, included within the section 1.3.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

The Stocksbridge Town Deal provides a major opportunity to fund significant interventions to address current and future issues and challenges within the Town. The requirement on the Council to accept and manage the potential revenue implications of developing the new Library and Community Hub, and the ability to use CPO powers as a last resort, if negotiations cannot be concluded, are essential to deliver £24.1m investment programme in Stocksbridge.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

Do nothing The Council could choose not to accept the Towns Fund funding from DLUHC. This would be a missed opportunity to regenerate one of City’s neighbourhoods. Fundamentally this is a once in a generation opportunity to address some key infrastructure problems faced by Stocksbridge with its unique geography and challenges, compounded by the pandemic.

9.1

The report sought to update the Committee on the focus and progress of Business Sheffield towards supporting the delivery of the Race Equality Commission (REC) report recommendations and to approve a specific action for the development of a diverse and inclusive Sheffield Business Board for the city. 

In doing the above, the report outlined:

• The background to the Race Equality Commission (REC)
• An overview of Business Sheffield’s response to the REC Commission
• An update of the progress made to date towards recommendations of the REC Final Report

·       A key action for a diverse and representative Business Board

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee Policy Committee:-

1.    Notes progress of Business Sheffield in meeting the recommendations and actions from the Race Equality Commission Final Report dated July 2022;

2.    Endorses a proposal to develop a new Sheffield Business Board which is representative of the city’s diverse business base. The board will be developed with other business facing services of the Council and in collaboration with the Sheffield Chamber; and 

3.    Instructs that once developed, the proposed terms of reference for the new Sheffield Business Board be brought back to the Committee for consideration and further recommendations as appropriate.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

To note the work undertaken so far by Business Sheffield in becoming anti racist and reaching and diverse business base in its provision

9.3.2

To ask Members to endorse and agree the proposal for a new Business Board and to note that the draft terms of reference for the Board will be brought back to Committee for consideration and further recommendations as appropriate.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

The Do Nothing option is discounted developing a more diverse Business Board is essential in meeting the recommendation for an equal and enterprising city.  To not follow through on the work already undertaken by supporting this part of the Commissions feedback and recommendations would pose a reputational risk for Business Sheffield and for the Council more generally in meeting the specific recommendation and its contribution to the wider overarching theme of becoming an antiracist city. 

8.1

The report provided the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee with an overview of activity undertaken as part of the Business Recovery Plan: both in terms of what had been achieved so far and future proposed activity.

The new activity proposed in the report reflected the ambitions contained within the original Business Recovery Plan as well as the city’s response to the new challenges facing Sheffield businesses due to the cost of living crisis.  The report identified initial steps required to enable Sheffield City Council to support businesses through this period.

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee Policy Committee:-

1.    Notes the progress made in delivering the Business Recovery Plan so far;

2.    Notes the effects of the cost-of-living-crisis on the business base and the Council’s response; and

3.    Endorses the Council’s priorities for the SPF business support programme.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

The Business Recovery Plan created a framework to support the city’s long-term recovery from the COVID pandemic.  The city now faces a new economic crisis.  Many of the interventions and initiatives set out in the Business Recovery Plan are still relevant to supporting businesses but new activity is also required.  The report set out how the Council is already responding to the crisis and puts forward proposals for new activity that will help to protect jobs and businesses and support new growth.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

The Council also has the option to deliver these services through centrally delivered business support, rather than utilising the Business Information Officers in the district centres.  This has the following disadvantages:

·       It is less proactive on the Council’s part and relies on businesses making the effort to contact the Council.  The risk is that this leads to businesses in distress delaying their access to support and increasing the chance of unnecessary business closures.

·       This model also is more likely to miss out smaller businesses who do not have the networks or capacity to engage with business support and as a consequence may miss out on opportunities for growth.

7.1

The report sought Committee approval for the commissioning of up to £1m (over 3 years to March 2025) in order to maximise the Multiply Numeracy Grant awarded by the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority (SYCMA) for the benefit of Sheffield residents.

7.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee:-

1.    Approve the option to subcontract funding awarded to SCC from SYMCA over 3 financial years to March 2025.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

To maximise the opportunity to raise aspirations and attainment in numeracy skills and maths achievement in Sheffield, working in partnership with those that can increase engagements and activity in learning.

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

7.4.1

There are no alternative viable options for this funding.  The only alternative would be to not accept the funding, which would mean we miss out on this investment in adult learning.

11.1

The report updated the Policy Committee on the progress of the 2023/24 budget process.

11.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee Policy Committee:-

1.    Note the update on the Council’s 2023/24 budget position; and

2.    Endorse the budget proposals set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

The Council is required by law to set a balanced budget each year. This report is pursuant to that objective and is in line with the process and timetable agreed by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 31 May 2022 and 5 July 2022.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.

10.1

The report brought the Committee up to date with the Council’s financial position as at Month 6, 2022/23

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee Policy Committee:-

1.    Note the Council’s financial position as at the end of September 2022 (month 6).

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

The report brought the committee up to date with the Council’s current financial position as at Month 6, 2022/23.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.

12.           

APPROVE ADAPTATIONS, HOUSING AND HEALTH UPDATE

12.1

The Committee was asked to consider a report which outlined the demand position of the Adaptations, Health and Housing services following the COVID pandemic.

The report of the Director of Adult Health and Social Care, presented by Die Green, Service Manager and Jo Pass, Assistant Director Ageing Well North, updated the Committee on the impact that had been made through the recovery plan agreed in August 2021. The report also detailed proposed measures to continue the delivery plan for those services.

12.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

(a) Note the Adult Health & Social Care Equipment and Adaptations performance update.

(b) Endorse the Equipment and Adaptations Delivery Plan at Appendix 2.

(c) Endorse the Adult Health & Social Care Equipment and Adaptation Financial Recovery Actions identified at section 3.2.12.

(d) Requests that the Director of Adult Health & Social Care provides the Committee with updates on progress and outcomes in relation to the performance and financial spend on a six monthly basis.

12.3

Reasons for Decision

12.3.1

An approved delivery plan gives a structured approach to the promotion of independent living through equipment and adaptations as well as how the service is addressing waiting lists and impact of the pandemic. It will also provide greater accountability and transparency of how will do this.

12.3.2

Asking for regular updates and refreshes of the plan will keep the Committee, wider stakeholders, and the public the ability to hold the Council to account for progress and provide an additional mechanism to input to future development.

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

12.4.1

Don’t complete a delivery plan for equipment and adaptations performance and financial recovery.  This would not provide the assurances required to ensure that we are striving towards a high performing and financially sustainable service.

16.           

Adult HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BUDGET PROPOSALS 2023/24

16.1

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Finance and Commercial Services, providing an update on the progress of the 2023/24 budget process.

16.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

1.    Note the update on the Council’s 2023/24 budget position.

2.    Endorse the budget proposals set out in Appendix 1

16.3

Reasons for Decision

The Council is required by law to set a balanced budget each year. This report is pursuant to that objective and is in line with the process and timetable agreed by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 31 May 2022 and 5 July 2022.

16.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.

14.

14.1

ENDORSE BETTER CARE FUNd (ADULTS) UPDATE REPORT AND DELIVERY PLAN (COMMITMENT 4, 6 ASC STRATEGY)

The Committee considered a report of Director of Adult Health and Social Care and the Director of Commissioning Developments, South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. The report provided an update on the background and progress to date of the Sheffield Better Care Fund and the ambitions for utilising pooled budgets to support Sheffield Health and Social Care.

The report provided a summary of the integrated care journey.

14.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

1.    Note the Better Care Fund overview, background, and expenditure.

2.    Note the Better Care Fund Plan 2022/ 2023

3.    Note the Better Care Fund Annual Report 2021 - 2022

4.    Agree that Director of Adult Social Care brings back 6 monthly reports on the implementation of the Better Care Fund Plan 2022/2023 and Hospital Discharge Improvement Activity.

 14.3

Reasons for Decision

The report aims to provide an overview of the Better Care Fund for Committee attention following on from the Use of Resources report provided to Committee in September 2022.

It’s aimed that this approach to the Better Care Fund will promote an annual cycle of assurance and continuous improvement, which can then provide assurance to Committee regards our focus on effective use of the funds.

14.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

14.4.1

The alternative options considered are more or less frequent updates to Committee.  However, it is felt that the current proposals provide the right balance enabling oversight but also ensuring that there is progress for the Director of Adult Health and Social Care to Report on.

13.           

APPROVE FUTURE DESIGN OF ADULT SOCIAL CARE

13.1

The Committee received a report of the Director of Adult Health and Social Care, presented by Jon Brenner, Head of Social Care Change and Strategy, which provided the Committee with further information on plans to deliver the Adult Health and Social Care Strategy ‘Living the Live you Want to Live’ through a new operating model and design for adult social care in Sheffield.

13.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

(a) Approve the future direction of adult social care operating model, and confirm it aligns with the Committee’s strategic direction.

(b) Agree that the Director of Adult Health and Social Care brings a six-monthly report noting update and progress made with implementation of the model to Committee.

13.3

Reasons for Decision

The operating model gives a structured design for the vision, outcomes and commitments set out in the overall strategy. It will also provide greater accountability and transparency of how will do this.

13.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

13.4.1

No new operating model - There is an alternative available to not specifically design a new operating model.  However, this would result in a less coherent adult social care system, and would also lack the accountability and transparency of informed decision making required in a democratic organisation.

 13.4.2

A different delivery plan - The real options for the operating model are around the individual elements, which will be worked through as part of the constituent pieces of work. These will be worked through in different ways, with some of them resulting in their own future reports to the Committee. 

11.           

APPROVAL OF TECHNOLOGY ENABLED CARE CONTRACT EXTENSION AND STRATEGY

11.1

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Adult Health and Social Care, presented by Paul Higginbottom, Service Manager – Commissioning seeking approval of a technology enabled care market shaping statement and highlighting the importance of ensuring the continuity of the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Monitoring Services, part of the TEC service collaboration with City Wide Care Alarms across Sheffield, by extending the current contract.

11.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

(a) Noted the 12-month extension to the current Technology Enabled Care Monitoring Service contract as outlined in the report, authorised by the Director of Adult Health and Social Care

(b) Approved the Technology Enabled Care Market Position Statement as a key indicator to the market of the Council’s intentions

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

The current contract for TEC Monitoring Services is due to expire 4 September 2023.  There are presently 8190 connections to the service throughout the city, the contract extension enables the continued delivery of Call Monitoring Services. 

11.3.2

TEC enables older people to continue to live independently in their own homes and enables delivery of the Adult Social Care Strategy and Transformation Programme.  This is a key concept/principle of the service in reducing the admissions to hospital and residential care.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The service aims to explore the potential benefits of wider connectivity for TEC services linked to key service areas, such as our Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service. There is also the opportunity to explore links with external services such as NHS 111.

11.4.2

The future option for the delivery of TEC Monitoring Services inhouse will be explored, being mindful of the potential operating costs both from staffing terms and conditions and the capital and revenue implications of the necessary investment in a TEC monitoring system platform. 

11.4.3

The is also the option to explore the development of a regional South Yorkshire TEC Monitoring Services Hub, as part of the new Integrated Care System (ICS) bringing together the full range of TEC from a health and social care perspective, such as Telehealth, Tele-Medicine, Assistive Technology and Telecare.

8.              

ENDORSE ADULT SOCIAL CARE, CARE GOVERNANCE UPDATE AND QUALITY MATTERS FRAMEWORK

8.1

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Adult Health and Social Care presented by Janet Kerr, Chief Social Work Officer, and Liam Duggan, Assistant Director Governance and Inclusion. The report provided the Committee with an update on progress made in implementing the Adult Health and Social Care Governance framework, approved at the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee on the 15^th June 2022.

The Committee was asked to endorse a Quality Matters Practice Framework which sought to assess how quality and strength-based practice was embedded across adult social care services.

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

Notes the progress made in relation to implementing the Adult Social Care Governance Framework approved at Committee on 15^th June 2022.

Approves Annual Cycle of Care Governance Assurance Reporting to Committee.

Approves the Adult Social Care Quality Matters Practice Framework

Requests that the Director of Adult Health and Social Care reviews and refreshes the Quality Matters Practice Framework on a 3 yearly cycle for subsequent consideration by the Committee.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

The recommended option will deliver the following outcomes:-

The Adult Social Care, Care Governance Strategy, Quality Matters Practice Framework and Practice Quality Standards set out a framework focused around the quality of our supports and how we are delivering citizen-focused, personalised care and support which feels right and good from the point of view of people themselves and our communities.

It’s aimed that this approach will promote a positive learning culture and an annual cycle of assurance and continuous improvement, which can then provide assurance to Committee regards our focus on delivery of excellent quality care and support.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

Option One

Option ‘to do nothing’ and have no governance or quality matters framework. However, this would not enable delivery upon the Commitment 6 of our Adult Social Care Strategy.

8.4.2

Option Two

Delay request for approval and implementation of the framework to enable further learning, benchmarking, and engagement. It is planned that benchmarking, learning and engagement will take place on the frameworks on an ongoing and dynamic basis to ensure it delivers what matters to people of Sheffield and is responsive to changing circumstances.

13.1

The Committee considered a report that updated the Committee on the progress of the 2023/24 budget process.

The appendix contained specific budget proposals that the Committee were asked to endorse

13.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-

1.    Note the update on the Council’s 2023/24 budget position.

2.     Endorse the budget proposals set out in Appendix 1.

13.3

Reasons for Decision

13.3.1

The Council is required by law to set a balanced budget each year. This report is pursuant to that objective and is in line with the process and timetable agreed by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 31 May 2022 and 5 July 2022.

13.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

13.4.1

The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.

9.1

The Committee considered a report that detailed the consultation response to proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits in Burncross, report the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit Order and set out the Council’s response.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-

1)    Approves that the Burncross 20mph Speed Limit Order be made, as advertised, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and that:

a.    the order be implemented on street subject to no road safety issues being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the detailed design stage.

b.    objectors will be informed of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations team

2)    Approves the introduction of a part time 20mph limit on Ecclesfield Road outside Ecclesfield Secondary School.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The adoption of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy established the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits in all suitable residential areas.  Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas should, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

9.3.2

Having considered the response from the public and other consultees it is recommended that the 20mph speed limit in Burncross be implemented as, on balance, the benefits of the scheme in terms of safety and sustainability are considered to outweigh the concerns raised.

9.3.3

It is also recommended that a part time, advisory 20mph speed limit be introduced on Ecclesfield Road for the same reasons.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

In light of the objections received, consideration was given to recommending the retention of the existing speed limit in Burncross. However, such a recommendation would run contrary to the delivery of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. This would also mean that pedestrian and cyclist safety would not be improved, and this would be detrimental to the Council’s Active Travel ambition and vision of Safer streets in our city.

8.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director-City Futures which detailed the consultation response to proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit in Beighton, report the receipt of objections to the proposed Speed Limit Order and set out the Council’s response.

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-

Approves that the Beighton 20mph Speed Limit Order be made, as advertised, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Objectors will then be informed of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations team and the order implemented on street subject to no road safety issues being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the detailed design stage.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

The adoption of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy established the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits in all suitable residential areas.  Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas should, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

8.3.2

Having considered the response from the public and other consultees it is recommended that the 20mph speed limit in Beighton be implemented as, on balance, the benefits of the scheme in terms of safety and sustainability are considered to outweigh the concerns raised

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

In light of the objections received, consideration was given to recommending the retention of the existing speed limit in Beighton. However, such a recommendation would run contrary to the delivery of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. This would also mean that pedestrian and cyclist safety would not be improved, and this would be detrimental to the Council’s Active Travel ambition and vision of Safer streets in our city.

11.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director-City Futures, that provided a progress update on the successful Round 1 Levelling Up Fund bids and a summary of the as yet undecided Round 2 Levelling Up Fund Submissions

In addition, the report recommended the acceptance of the recommendations of the recent “Live Works” coproduction workshops for the Gateway to Sheffield Levelling Up Fund activity.

11.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-

a)    Notes the positive progress made on the LUF Round 1 projects Gateway to Sheffield and Attercliffe;

b)    Notes the submission of two bids to the LUF round 2 and request a further report is brought to this committee once the outcome is known;

c)    Approve the implementation of 13 recommendations of the Live Works workshop, subject to the availability of funding;

d)    Defers the decision to note that the resources identified in the Gateway to Sheffield LUF bid for the creation of development plots will be used in the first instance to make good two buildings on the Castle Site;

e)    Defers the decision to note the exempt appendix 2 and authorise Officers to seek approval from the Department for Levelling Up Homes and Communities to relocate an element of the project to the Castle Site;

f)      That officers seek clarification of agreement in principle from the Department of Levelling Up, as to whether they would approve the relocation element of the project (Castle Site), subject to any relevant DLUHC change process and approval by committee at a subsequent meeting;

g)    Requests that the Castlegate Members Working Group is reconvened, and the first meeting of that group is before the 20^th December 2022.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

The recommendations recognise the work done so far in discussion with a wide range of stakeholders and the public and allows for these views to be used to inform the design of the Castle Site.

11.3.2

Furthermore, the recommendations enable best use of the resources identified for development plots within the LUF funding allocation, ensure all project outputs are delivered and that LUF investment in the Castle Site is enhanced.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

If the Council decided not to include the two buildings as development plots there is a risk that they would be left to deteriorate further and become an increasing blight on the Castle Site and Exchange Street.  The funding would continue to be used to bring forward other development plots within the Castle Site.

11.4.2

Whilst there is no more funding available from DLUHC, one consideration would be to ask DHLUC to vire more of the funds allocated to the Gateway to Sheffield Project to do more than undertake initial repair of the buildings.  However, this would be detrimental to other elements and outputs for the project. Additional applications for funding could be made but these would take time to secure and may jeopardise delivery of LUF scheme, project and outputs.

11.4.3

The proposals in the report are considered to be the minimum required to ensure that the Gateway to Sheffield project can deliver the best outputs for the funding awarded

7.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director-City Futures.  Following the approval of a capital budget amendment of £3.5m for the installation of renewable energy and energy efficiency works on Council buildings, the report sought approval of the proposed scope of the programme, to include£33k match funding contributions towards two Heat Network Delivery Unit grant applications, the use of funds as development costs to pilot a community energy project and to approve the process for business case approval of individual programme elements.  

7.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:

i)               Approves the proposed programme scope.

ii)              Approves the allocation of £33k as match funding contributions to two Heat Network Delivery Unit grant funding applications.

iii)            Approves the use of this funding allocation for any development costs required for the pilot of a community energy project on a Council owned building.

iv)            Approves the principle that individual schemes within the programme scope can be submitted directly for financial approval within the capital approval process.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

The proposed scope would ensure maximised cost and carbon savings for the Council, demonstrating its leadership in climate mitigation. 

7.3.2

The recommendation to not fully finance the heat network feasibility from this funding but to use some of it as match funding to draw down grant funding will enable more of the local renewable energy fund to be spent on capital delivery.

7.3.3

The recommendation to use some of this allocation to fund any required development costs to pilot a community energy scheme was due to a commitment in the 10 Point Plan, which sought to increase the amount of community owned energy in the city. 

7.3.4

The decision-making recommendation will enable the timely delivery of the local renewable energy programme. 

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

7.4.1

The alternative decision-making option would be for each Policy Committee where a project was taking place to agree the business case of the project and then approval to draw down funding is sought from Strategy and Resources Budget, which due to timescales of reporting cycles, would be a lengthier process. 

10.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director- City Futures regarding the Council’s 10 Point Plan for climate action that was adopted in March.  The plan provided a framework for how the organisation would act in the short-term and included how we would put climate at the centre of decision-making as well as committing the organisation to working towards reducing Council carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030.

One of the commitments of the 10-point plan was to produce a series of ‘route maps’ that covered the detailed actions which the council and the city needs to take to support this pathway to net zero.

The report responded to the request made by Members of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee in September to provide an update on the progress that the Council was making in the production of the route maps and the programme for presenting the draft route maps to the Committee for formal approval.

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-

Notes the approach being progressed and delivered including the timing and phasing of the route maps, in line with the milestones that have been agreed in the Councils One Year Delivery Plan (adopted June 2022). 

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

Noting the approach set out in this report will enable Officers to continue to work towards achieving the milestone that has been agreed in the Council’s One Year Delivery Plan, alongside those in the 10-point plan for climate action.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

Do nothing – this option has been rejected on the grounds that the Council would not be progressing towards its net zero by 2030 target, achieve the objectives of its 10-point plan for climate action or the milestone set out the in One Year Delivery Plan.

12.1

The Committee considered a report brought them up to date with the Council’s financial position as at Month 6 2022/23

12.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-

Notes the Council’s financial position as at the end of September 2022 (month 6).

12.3

Reasons for Decision

12.3.1

To bring the committee up to date with the Council’s current financial position as at Month 6 2022/23.

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

12.4.1

The Council was required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.