Doncaster Metripolitan Council
Councillors:
56
Wards:
22
Committees:
25
Meetings (2025):
88
Meetings (2024):
113
Meeting
Council - Doncaster
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 19th September 2024
6:00 PM
Thursday, 19th September 2024
6:00 PM
End:
Thursday, 19th September 2024
10:00 PM
Thursday, 19th September 2024
10:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Thursday, 19th September 2024
12:00 AM
Thursday, 19th September 2024
12:00 AM
Finished:
Thursday, 19th September 2024
12:00 AM
Thursday, 19th September 2024
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
19 Sep 2024
19 Sep 2024
Location:
Council Chamber, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
Council Chamber, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
Meeting Attendees
Deputy Mayor
Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Environment, Housing and Safer Communities
Committee Member
Conservative Group Leader
Committee Member
Vice-Chair
Deputy Civic Mayor
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Adults, Wellbeing and Culture
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families.
Mayor
Mayor of Doncaster, leading on Budget, Policy and Economic Development
Officer
Executive Director of Place
Dan Swaine
Expected
Chair
Civic Mayor
Councillor Julie Grace
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Duncan Anderson
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder for Early Help, Young People and Children's Social Care
Councillor Lani-Mae Ball
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder for Public Health, Communities, Leisure and Culture
Councillor Nigel Ball
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Iris Beech
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder for Highways, Infrastructure and Enforcement
Councillor Joe Blackham
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Rachael Blake
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Glenn Bluff
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Laura Bluff
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Nigel Cannings
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Bev Chapman
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Public Health
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder for Finance, Traded Services and Planning
Councillor Phil Cole
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Linda Curran
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Aimee Dickson
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Susan Durant
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Yetunde Elebuibon
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Sean Gibbons
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor John Healy
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Leanne Hempshall
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Charlie Hogarth
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder for Sustainability and Waste
Councillor Mark Houlbrook
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Debbie Hutchinson
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Richard A Jones
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Sue Knowles
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Sophie Liu
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Tracey Moran
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor John Mounsey
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Emma Muddiman-Rawlins
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources
Councillor Jane Nightingale
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Thomas Noon
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Ian Pearson
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Andy Pickering
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Rob Reid
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Andrea Robinson
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Dave Shaw
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Glynis Smith
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care
Councillor Sarah Smith
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Gary Stapleton
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Austen White
Apologies
Agenda
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Minute's Silence
Minutes
Prior to the commencement of formal business, Elected Members, Officers and members of the public, observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect and remembrance for the late Venerable Bob Fitzharris, former Archdeacon of Doncaster and Freeman of the City of Doncaster, and for Roger Tuby, a Freeman of the City of Doncaster and local businessman, who had both recently passed away,
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Apologies for Absence.
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Joe Blackham, Rachael Blake, Nigel Cannings, Majid Khan, Sue Knowles, Rob Reid, Thomas Noon, Tracey Moran, Austen White, Susan Durant and Andy Pickering.
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Declarations of Interest, if any.
Minutes
There were no declarations made at the meeting.
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Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 11th July 2024
Attachments:
- Document 110724 Council mins FINAL 11 Sep 2024
Minutes
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 11th July 2024 be approved as a true record and signed by the Chair.
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To receive any announcements from the Chair of Council, the Mayor, Members of the Cabinet or the Head of Paid Service.
Minutes
The Chair of Council, Councillor Julie Grace, made the following announcements:-
“Firstly, I would like to share with you some of my experiences as Civic Mayor, since taking up the role in May.
I have had a very busy summer attending many engagements across the City. My busy schedule has enabled me to meet many wonderful people, communities and organisations and see what a great place Doncaster really is.
I have attended many formal civic events as well as engagement with smaller voluntary and community groups, which I really enjoy. Some of my key highlights over the summer have included attendance at the following:
· Armed Forces Day on 29th June 2024 where we were able to show our support and thanks for the men and women that make up our armed forces community.
· The UK Pride event hosted in Doncaster on Saturday 10th August where we celebrated equality, diversity and acceptance with the LGBTQ+ community.
· DN1 Live held on 6th to 8th September, which showcased 3 days of local musical talent and entertainment for all ages.
· The presentation of the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation to Senior Architectural Systems, a firm based in Denaby.
· Observing some of the activities at the Recovery Games at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre which I attended last week.
Moving forward into the Autumn there are a couple of important civic events taking place which I would encourage you to attend, these are our Annual Remembrance Sunday event at the Cenotaph, Bennethorpe, on Sunday 10th November, and to observe the 2 minute silence outside the Mansion house at 11am on Monday, 11th November as we remember those who have lost their lives in conflicts on Armistice Day.
My second announcement is to inform you that Heritage Doncaster is leading a series of activities to mark the 40th Anniversary of the year-long miners’ strike. This includes a film documenting the strike and its impact on communities, told by local people with lived experience, which will be projected onto the front of Cusworth Hall at an event on Sunday 10th November. The work is being created and developed by local artist Wayne Sables.”
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The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, made the following announcements:-
South Yorkshire Airport City update
“I would like to provide a brief update in relation to our efforts to reopen our airport.
As per plan, we are continuing with our due diligence, legal process and financial checks including Public Subsidy controls.
We now have a new Labour government, which has meant new ministers to brief, and this has ultimately added a few weeks to our schedule as we were not expecting the General Election until October or November. Nevertheless, work continues at pace on a number of fronts. The procurement of an operator is in its final stages of due diligence, we have regular meetings with investors, businesses and airlines. This final phase is about pulling it all together.
We have submitted a Statement of Need to the Civil Aviation Authority in relation to re-establishing our airspace, this is publicly available via the Civil Aviation Authority website. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of retaining our airspace, our MPs continue to engage with the Aviation Minister in relation to this.
Of course, I will continue to keep councillors up to date with progress as we work to see planes flying from Doncaster once again. Thank you.”
Winter Fuel Allowance
“My second announcement is in relation to the Government decision to means test the winter fuel allowance.
On behalf of myself and my Cabinet I have written to Government expressing our concerns with this decision.
Whilst we acknowledge that there are many pensioners with high incomes who do not need the Winter Fuel Allowance, and as such the universal allowance may not be the best use of limited resources, we also acknowledge that the state pension has increased.
We fully understand and appreciate the inheritance of the public finances and the financial blackhole left by the previous Conservative Government, but we must do all we can to support our residents and pensioners who are the most vulnerable within our society and just outside the current threshold of state support.
We are concerned about those pensioners who are not well off, who just miss out on Pension Credit and therefore will no longer receive the Winter Fuel Allowance.
We have requested that this decision be revisited and that a review of the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Allowance take place, in consultation with pensioners’ representative groups, and that due consideration should be given to protecting those pensioners on low and middle incomes who may struggle with the cost of energy this winter.
We have suggested to either increase the threshold of Pension Credit, to raise the threshold at which the Winter Fuel Allowance is paid or to offer some sort of tapered support to pensioners who just miss out on the Pension Credit threshold.
City of Doncaster Council will continue to do all we can to support those on lowest incomes including pensioners this winter and beyond, whether this be through the Household Support Fund, Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, Discretionary Housing Payments or our Local Assistance Scheme.”
“Firstly, I would like to share with you some of my experiences as Civic Mayor, since taking up the role in May.
I have had a very busy summer attending many engagements across the City. My busy schedule has enabled me to meet many wonderful people, communities and organisations and see what a great place Doncaster really is.
I have attended many formal civic events as well as engagement with smaller voluntary and community groups, which I really enjoy. Some of my key highlights over the summer have included attendance at the following:
· Armed Forces Day on 29th June 2024 where we were able to show our support and thanks for the men and women that make up our armed forces community.
· The UK Pride event hosted in Doncaster on Saturday 10th August where we celebrated equality, diversity and acceptance with the LGBTQ+ community.
· DN1 Live held on 6th to 8th September, which showcased 3 days of local musical talent and entertainment for all ages.
· The presentation of the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation to Senior Architectural Systems, a firm based in Denaby.
· Observing some of the activities at the Recovery Games at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre which I attended last week.
Moving forward into the Autumn there are a couple of important civic events taking place which I would encourage you to attend, these are our Annual Remembrance Sunday event at the Cenotaph, Bennethorpe, on Sunday 10th November, and to observe the 2 minute silence outside the Mansion house at 11am on Monday, 11th November as we remember those who have lost their lives in conflicts on Armistice Day.
My second announcement is to inform you that Heritage Doncaster is leading a series of activities to mark the 40th Anniversary of the year-long miners’ strike. This includes a film documenting the strike and its impact on communities, told by local people with lived experience, which will be projected onto the front of Cusworth Hall at an event on Sunday 10th November. The work is being created and developed by local artist Wayne Sables.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, made the following announcements:-
South Yorkshire Airport City update
“I would like to provide a brief update in relation to our efforts to reopen our airport.
As per plan, we are continuing with our due diligence, legal process and financial checks including Public Subsidy controls.
We now have a new Labour government, which has meant new ministers to brief, and this has ultimately added a few weeks to our schedule as we were not expecting the General Election until October or November. Nevertheless, work continues at pace on a number of fronts. The procurement of an operator is in its final stages of due diligence, we have regular meetings with investors, businesses and airlines. This final phase is about pulling it all together.
We have submitted a Statement of Need to the Civil Aviation Authority in relation to re-establishing our airspace, this is publicly available via the Civil Aviation Authority website. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of retaining our airspace, our MPs continue to engage with the Aviation Minister in relation to this.
Of course, I will continue to keep councillors up to date with progress as we work to see planes flying from Doncaster once again. Thank you.”
Winter Fuel Allowance
“My second announcement is in relation to the Government decision to means test the winter fuel allowance.
On behalf of myself and my Cabinet I have written to Government expressing our concerns with this decision.
Whilst we acknowledge that there are many pensioners with high incomes who do not need the Winter Fuel Allowance, and as such the universal allowance may not be the best use of limited resources, we also acknowledge that the state pension has increased.
We fully understand and appreciate the inheritance of the public finances and the financial blackhole left by the previous Conservative Government, but we must do all we can to support our residents and pensioners who are the most vulnerable within our society and just outside the current threshold of state support.
We are concerned about those pensioners who are not well off, who just miss out on Pension Credit and therefore will no longer receive the Winter Fuel Allowance.
We have requested that this decision be revisited and that a review of the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Allowance take place, in consultation with pensioners’ representative groups, and that due consideration should be given to protecting those pensioners on low and middle incomes who may struggle with the cost of energy this winter.
We have suggested to either increase the threshold of Pension Credit, to raise the threshold at which the Winter Fuel Allowance is paid or to offer some sort of tapered support to pensioners who just miss out on the Pension Credit threshold.
City of Doncaster Council will continue to do all we can to support those on lowest incomes including pensioners this winter and beyond, whether this be through the Household Support Fund, Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, Discretionary Housing Payments or our Local Assistance Scheme.”
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Questions from the public in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13:-
(a) Question from Mr David Dixon to the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones:-
“Given that Doncaster Council is now receiving £2 million a year from the Long-Term Plan for Towns and the Levelling Up Partnership can Mayor Jones commit to a satellite police station in the Frenchgate Centre in order to not only project a safe city centre but deliver one?”
“Given that Doncaster Council is now receiving £2 million a year from the Long-Term Plan for Towns and the Levelling Up Partnership can Mayor Jones commit to a satellite police station in the Frenchgate Centre in order to not only project a safe city centre but deliver one?”
Minutes
(a) Question from Mr David Dixon to the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones:-
“Given that Doncaster Council is now receiving £2 million a year from the Long-Term Plan for Towns and the Levelling Up Partnership, can Mayor Jones commit to a satellite police station in the Frenchgate Centre, in order to not only project a safe city centre but deliver one?”
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, gave the following reply:-
“Thank you for your question Mr Dixon. Like you, I want a city centre with improved public safety, however, the location of satellite police stations and the deployment of police resources is a decision for South Yorkshire Police and not this Council.
I have already committed £1m of Council resources to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour within our city centre, further details on this will be released in due course.
I would also like to add that the Frenchgate Centre are reporting to us that they have seen a reduction in anti-social behaviour year on year during the summer holiday period.”
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13.10, Mr Dixon asked the following supplementary question:-
“Thank you Mayor Jones. In July 1677 crimes were reported in Doncaster City Centre. Recently, over 4000 people, which is over 50% of people questioned in a survey, reported feeling unsafe in the city centre. So I ask you, has the Public Space Protection Order failed or is your administration on top of the behaviour of the gangs, the beggars and drug users in the City Centre?”
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, gave the following response:-
“There are resources that we have put in the City Centre and beyond with over a million pounds and that information will come out in due course.”
“Given that Doncaster Council is now receiving £2 million a year from the Long-Term Plan for Towns and the Levelling Up Partnership, can Mayor Jones commit to a satellite police station in the Frenchgate Centre, in order to not only project a safe city centre but deliver one?”
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, gave the following reply:-
“Thank you for your question Mr Dixon. Like you, I want a city centre with improved public safety, however, the location of satellite police stations and the deployment of police resources is a decision for South Yorkshire Police and not this Council.
I have already committed £1m of Council resources to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour within our city centre, further details on this will be released in due course.
I would also like to add that the Frenchgate Centre are reporting to us that they have seen a reduction in anti-social behaviour year on year during the summer holiday period.”
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13.10, Mr Dixon asked the following supplementary question:-
“Thank you Mayor Jones. In July 1677 crimes were reported in Doncaster City Centre. Recently, over 4000 people, which is over 50% of people questioned in a survey, reported feeling unsafe in the city centre. So I ask you, has the Public Space Protection Order failed or is your administration on top of the behaviour of the gangs, the beggars and drug users in the City Centre?”
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, gave the following response:-
“There are resources that we have put in the City Centre and beyond with over a million pounds and that information will come out in due course.”
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Youth Justice Plan 2024/25
Attachments:
- Document YJP - Corporate Report - Full Council 11 Sep 2024
- Document Youth Justice Plan DRAFT 24-25 v9 11 Sep 2024
Minutes
The Council considered a report, introduced by Councillor Lani-Mae Ball, Cabinet Member for Early Help, Young People and Children’s Social Care, which sought approval of the Youth Justice Plan 2024/25.
It was noted that the Plan highlighted performance by the Youth Justice Service over the past year and some areas of challenge in this regard. The Plan was informed throughout by the experiences and voice of young people, and these could be viewed throughout the plan itself and also in the appendices.
Members were informed that the service continued to work to reduce re-offending with young people and this had been an historic area of strength. There was a consistent pattern within this cohort of children nearing adulthood, with significant and complex needs, which had directly impacted on the ability to implement its practice model. The live tracked data indicated that the re-offending rate had already reduced, in part due to the Council’s commitment to bringing children back to high quality provisions within Doncaster meaning the service was able to work directly with those children to effect positive change.
It was reported that the custody rate had fallen over the last eighteen months and the service strived to achieve the set target of no more than two young people known to the Youth Offending Service receiving a custodial sentence.
The First Time Entrant rate had reduced following a period of turbulence in the previous year linked to Covid delays.
Councillor Ball explained that the Plan set out targets for this financial year which were ambitious. The service aimed to ensure the first-time entrant rate did not exceed the target through the work of EPIC and the Youth Justice Service and to work towards an aspirational re-offending target of 24%. The custody rate target remained the same as last year. The service continued to work towards bringing the rate of Children who are Looked After in the criminal justice system to a level which was comparable to children who were not. This was especially important given that being cared for or care experienced was a protected characteristic here in Doncaster.
The Plan also highlighted some notable achievements in 2023/24, including the continuation of a strong therapeutic offer for children and families, the implementation of an in house Harmful Sexual Behaviour Pathway and the recruitment of additional careers advisors via a “Grow your own” scheme. The EPIC town centre hub continued to support large numbers of young people from across the City and EPIC were using Virtual Reality programmes as an educative tool for young people and the professionals working with them.
Members noted that in March this year the Youth Justice Service was subject to an His Majesties Inspectorate of Prisons inspection. The published report highlighted “impressive work” to meet needs of children and recognised that children and families had access to a wide range of services and provision to meet their needs, citing that the Youth Justice Service had an “exceptional” health offer and that practitioners were skilled at recognising and responding to the individual needs of children. The main area for improvement related to risk with the inspectorate finding that “practice to keep other people safe was not in line with inspection standards.”
Councillor Ball emphasised that it was important to note that Inspectors did not find children presenting an imminent risk of harm to others but assessed that this area needed strengthening to improve overall safety. The service had already begun to implement a robust improvement plan based on the recommendations in the report.
RESOLVED that the Youth Justice Plan 2024/25 be approved.
It was noted that the Plan highlighted performance by the Youth Justice Service over the past year and some areas of challenge in this regard. The Plan was informed throughout by the experiences and voice of young people, and these could be viewed throughout the plan itself and also in the appendices.
Members were informed that the service continued to work to reduce re-offending with young people and this had been an historic area of strength. There was a consistent pattern within this cohort of children nearing adulthood, with significant and complex needs, which had directly impacted on the ability to implement its practice model. The live tracked data indicated that the re-offending rate had already reduced, in part due to the Council’s commitment to bringing children back to high quality provisions within Doncaster meaning the service was able to work directly with those children to effect positive change.
It was reported that the custody rate had fallen over the last eighteen months and the service strived to achieve the set target of no more than two young people known to the Youth Offending Service receiving a custodial sentence.
The First Time Entrant rate had reduced following a period of turbulence in the previous year linked to Covid delays.
Councillor Ball explained that the Plan set out targets for this financial year which were ambitious. The service aimed to ensure the first-time entrant rate did not exceed the target through the work of EPIC and the Youth Justice Service and to work towards an aspirational re-offending target of 24%. The custody rate target remained the same as last year. The service continued to work towards bringing the rate of Children who are Looked After in the criminal justice system to a level which was comparable to children who were not. This was especially important given that being cared for or care experienced was a protected characteristic here in Doncaster.
The Plan also highlighted some notable achievements in 2023/24, including the continuation of a strong therapeutic offer for children and families, the implementation of an in house Harmful Sexual Behaviour Pathway and the recruitment of additional careers advisors via a “Grow your own” scheme. The EPIC town centre hub continued to support large numbers of young people from across the City and EPIC were using Virtual Reality programmes as an educative tool for young people and the professionals working with them.
Members noted that in March this year the Youth Justice Service was subject to an His Majesties Inspectorate of Prisons inspection. The published report highlighted “impressive work” to meet needs of children and recognised that children and families had access to a wide range of services and provision to meet their needs, citing that the Youth Justice Service had an “exceptional” health offer and that practitioners were skilled at recognising and responding to the individual needs of children. The main area for improvement related to risk with the inspectorate finding that “practice to keep other people safe was not in line with inspection standards.”
Councillor Ball emphasised that it was important to note that Inspectors did not find children presenting an imminent risk of harm to others but assessed that this area needed strengthening to improve overall safety. The service had already begun to implement a robust improvement plan based on the recommendations in the report.
RESOLVED that the Youth Justice Plan 2024/25 be approved.
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Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024 - 2030
Attachments:
- Document i8 Council 190924 HWBS Corporate Report 11 Sep 2024
- Document i8 Council 190924 Resident engagement HWBS 11 Sep 2024
- Document Doncaster health and wellbeing board strategy Council 11 Sep 2024
Minutes
The Council considered a report, introduced by Councillor Nigel Ball, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities, Leisure and Culture, which sought approval to adopt a revised Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Doncaster for the 2024 – 2030 period.
Councillor Ball began by stating that the health of many residents was poor when compared to our regional neighbours and the rest of England. Local health services played a crucial role in improving and protecting the health of Doncaster residents. However, they were only one part of the solution with many factors outside of the scope of healthcare services impacting on our health and wellbeing.
He explained that the foundations for good health and wellbeing must be in place for everyone in Doncaster to thrive. These foundations included job security and fair pay, quality housing, access to green space, feeling safe and receiving a quality education.
The role of Doncaster’s Health and Wellbeing Board was to provide leadership to help and influence everyone to address the health and wellbeing challenges for Doncaster. The Board was required to develop and publish a strategy for Doncaster. The Strategy must be informed by data, insight and voice to understand and identify the priorities where the Board could make a difference for better health and wellbeing.
It was noted that Doncaster’s previous Health and Wellbeing Strategy was published in 2016. Since then, there had been a number of significant events including floods, the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. There had also been changes in the NHS, including the formation of Integrated Care Boards. The new Strategy took account of these impacts and changes.
The health and wellbeing strategy set out the priorities for improving the health and wellbeing of its local population, and the focus the Board would take when working together.
Members were informed that the production of this Health and Wellbeing Strategy had been led by Doncaster’s Health and Wellbeing Board in consultation with members of the public and key partners. This had included:
· Targeted conversations with residents
· Analysis of both new and current data sets including evidence and insight from the Fairness and Wellbeing Commission.
· Sharing and testing of findings and priorities with a variety of stakeholders.
The members of the health and wellbeing board had developed three priority areas of focus which were to:-
· Improve the experience of ageing.
· Close the gap in women’s and child health.
· Create healthy places to live, grow and play.
The Health and Wellbeing Board had started to collaboratively develop approaches for the three areas of focus. This work was taking place in tandem with Doncaster’s Integrated Care Board’s priorities to ensure that we maximise our resources and expertise to improve health and address health inequalities in Doncaster.
Discussion followed, during which Councillor Cynthia Ransome asked Councillor Ball, in his capacity as Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, when he hoped that Doncaster would start to see improvement in relation to the health and wellbeing of its population. In response, Councillor Ball stated that things had already got off to a flying start in terms of progress. He explained that, at the Health and Wellbeing Board’s last meeting, they had held a collaborative development session looking specifically at women’s health and it was pleasing to note that there was good mapping of services across Doncaster and that each single service, providing distinct areas of specialism, appeared to complement each other. He added that it was hoped that there would be noticeable improvement over the next 12 – 18 months in relation to how the Council and all its various partners worked together in a partnership approach to improve the health and wellbeing of Doncaster residents.
RESOLVED to approve the adoption of the revised Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Doncaster for the period 2024 – 2030.
Councillor Ball began by stating that the health of many residents was poor when compared to our regional neighbours and the rest of England. Local health services played a crucial role in improving and protecting the health of Doncaster residents. However, they were only one part of the solution with many factors outside of the scope of healthcare services impacting on our health and wellbeing.
He explained that the foundations for good health and wellbeing must be in place for everyone in Doncaster to thrive. These foundations included job security and fair pay, quality housing, access to green space, feeling safe and receiving a quality education.
The role of Doncaster’s Health and Wellbeing Board was to provide leadership to help and influence everyone to address the health and wellbeing challenges for Doncaster. The Board was required to develop and publish a strategy for Doncaster. The Strategy must be informed by data, insight and voice to understand and identify the priorities where the Board could make a difference for better health and wellbeing.
It was noted that Doncaster’s previous Health and Wellbeing Strategy was published in 2016. Since then, there had been a number of significant events including floods, the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. There had also been changes in the NHS, including the formation of Integrated Care Boards. The new Strategy took account of these impacts and changes.
The health and wellbeing strategy set out the priorities for improving the health and wellbeing of its local population, and the focus the Board would take when working together.
Members were informed that the production of this Health and Wellbeing Strategy had been led by Doncaster’s Health and Wellbeing Board in consultation with members of the public and key partners. This had included:
· Targeted conversations with residents
· Analysis of both new and current data sets including evidence and insight from the Fairness and Wellbeing Commission.
· Sharing and testing of findings and priorities with a variety of stakeholders.
The members of the health and wellbeing board had developed three priority areas of focus which were to:-
· Improve the experience of ageing.
· Close the gap in women’s and child health.
· Create healthy places to live, grow and play.
The Health and Wellbeing Board had started to collaboratively develop approaches for the three areas of focus. This work was taking place in tandem with Doncaster’s Integrated Care Board’s priorities to ensure that we maximise our resources and expertise to improve health and address health inequalities in Doncaster.
Discussion followed, during which Councillor Cynthia Ransome asked Councillor Ball, in his capacity as Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, when he hoped that Doncaster would start to see improvement in relation to the health and wellbeing of its population. In response, Councillor Ball stated that things had already got off to a flying start in terms of progress. He explained that, at the Health and Wellbeing Board’s last meeting, they had held a collaborative development session looking specifically at women’s health and it was pleasing to note that there was good mapping of services across Doncaster and that each single service, providing distinct areas of specialism, appeared to complement each other. He added that it was hoped that there would be noticeable improvement over the next 12 – 18 months in relation to how the Council and all its various partners worked together in a partnership approach to improve the health and wellbeing of Doncaster residents.
RESOLVED to approve the adoption of the revised Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Doncaster for the period 2024 – 2030.
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Questions by Elected Members in accordance with Council Procedure Rules 15.2 and 15.3:-
(i) Questions on Notice to the Executive:-
(a) From Councillor Nick Allen to Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones:-
“Over the recent months there has been an upturn in unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller encampments on Bolton Hill, Bessacarr and in Auckley too. Doncaster Council does not have a robust ‘Traveller Development Plan’. This means these incidents are often dealt with on an ad hoc basis because no plan is in place to take strategic long-lasting action. Other councils have measures to stop this happening. The incidents on Bolton Hill and Auckley has caused considerable distress to local residents, many of whom have cleaned the mess up themselves. What steps are you willing to take to combat this problem?”
(ii) Questions without Notice to the Executive and the Chairs of Committees.
(a) From Councillor Nick Allen to Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones:-
“Over the recent months there has been an upturn in unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller encampments on Bolton Hill, Bessacarr and in Auckley too. Doncaster Council does not have a robust ‘Traveller Development Plan’. This means these incidents are often dealt with on an ad hoc basis because no plan is in place to take strategic long-lasting action. Other councils have measures to stop this happening. The incidents on Bolton Hill and Auckley has caused considerable distress to local residents, many of whom have cleaned the mess up themselves. What steps are you willing to take to combat this problem?”
(ii) Questions without Notice to the Executive and the Chairs of Committees.
Minutes
Questions on Notice
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.3, the Chair accepted the following question from Councillor Nick Allen to the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones: -
Q. “Over the recent months there has been an upturn in unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller encampments on Bolton Hill, Bessacarr and in Auckley too. Doncaster Council does not have a robust ‘Traveller Development Plan’. This means these incidents are often dealt with on an ad hoc basis because no plan is in place to take strategic long-lasting action. Other councils have measures to stop this happening. The incidents on Bolton Hill and Auckley has caused considerable distress to local residents, many of whom have cleaned the mess up themselves. What steps are you willing to take to combat this problem?”
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, gave the following response: -
A. “City of Doncaster Council is obliged to manage unauthorised encampments on Council owned land and utilise where appropriate the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act for the direction of such encampments. The Council Streetscene service do ensure that the entry and exit points to certain vulnerable locations are secured, however it is not possible to stop all access to Council owned land and from time-to-time unauthorised encampments will be established. The Council has a partnership working arrangement with South Yorkshire Police, who also have powers to tackle unauthorised encampments and will jointly coordinate the suitable approach.
Doncaster is the largest metropolitan borough in the country, and as a council we have a large amount of green open space such as parks. We must ensure a balance of both mitigation measures to prevent unauthorized access alongside ensuring public access for walking, cycling and wheelchairs as well as council services such as street scene being able to manage the green space with tractors and other machinery.
We have a strategic policy for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People within our Doncaster Local Plan under policy 11, this assessed accommodation needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People should be met on existing sites / yards with capacity in the Borough.
Managing the unauthorised encampments involves a balance between the rights of the landowner, the rights of and the impact on the local community, the rights and welfare needs of the people who form part of the encampment.
In the last 12 months the Council has experienced 2 unauthorised encampments at Bolton Hill playing fields which is council owned land and has experienced 1 unauthorised encampment in Auckley, on parish council owned land.
I can advise that following the recent unauthorised encampment, the various Council departments involved have met to discuss, debrief and understand what steps could be taken to prevent unauthorised access to the particular areas mentioned.
There are several authorized private and council run caravan sites in Doncaster. The council has well-established sites at the following locations, White Towers in Armthorpe, Little Lane on Clay Lane, Lands End Road in Thorne and Nursery Lane in Sprotbrough.
These sites are managed by St Leger Homes and have permanent pitches, which are all fully serviced with water, drainage and electricity, providing permanent pitches for gypsies and travelers who meet the eligibility criteria.
The Council and our partners will continue to work collectively, taking a firm and proactive approach to dealing with unauthorised encampments, to ensure they are moved on as quickly as possible using all the legal powers available to us.”
Questions without Notice
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.2, the Chair accepted the following questions from Elected Members during “Question Time”: -
A. Questions to the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones
Q. From Councillor Cynthia Ransome to the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones: -
“I would like to inform you and the council of the achievement of Sprotborough & Cusworth Parish Council .
They are the 1st in Yorkshire out of 600 Parish Councils to receive a top National Award for providing a quality service .
This has been achieved by passing a rigorous continued assessment process.
National Local Chairman says they are to be congratulated immensley. This demonstrates good practice, good governance, community engagement and & Council improvement .
May I ask your indulgance that you congratulate Sprotborough Parish Council on behalf of Doncaster City Council on this achievement for Doncaster?”
A. The Mayor of Doncaster gave the following response:-
“I am delighted to congratulate the Parish Council. I always like to see that hard work pays off; this is a fantastic achievement.”
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.7 Councillor Cynthia Ransome asked the following supplementary question: -
Q. “Thank you, myself Glen Bluff, Laura Bluff, Leanne Hempshall and Martin Greenhalgh are all very proud.”
A. Councillor Steve Cox asked the following question to the Mayor of Doncaster: -
“Thank you to Team Doncaster for acknowledging systematic racism exists in Doncaster and that Workshop Number 7 has been set up to address this.
What a shame we have been asking for a review for a long time and residents have been put on a SPOC for asking the same questions regarding systematic racism. It would be a good time to address the SPOC and acknowledge that conversations should have been had a long time ago. Why had it not?”
A. Damian Allen, Chief Executive gave the following response: -
“Whilst it is inappropriate to comment on individual cases, the Council’s use of SPOC process, or Single Point of Contact, is a LGA recommended process used to manage individual cases where a person submits excessive amounts of communication and correspondence into the Council or whose correspondence risks harassing a staff member.
In such cases where a SPOC is applied, the member of public can only contact one officer, often a senior officer, which in this case, is myself and any other correspondence to anyone else will not be responded to.
Any correspondence addressed to the named officer will be responded to promptly if new issues or matters are raised and not other matters that have been continually raised and have been previously dealt with.
A resident’s rights are maintained throughout this process.
The Council has a small number of these arrangements in place across the Council and each arrangement will be reviewed on an annual basis to consider if this needs to remain.
With regard to this case, an offer of annual face-to-face review will be made shortly.”
Q. Councillor Glen Bluff asked the following question: -
“I would like some clarification from the Mayor, I recently came to Doncaster on a train from London, getting in at around 1am, and upon leaving the station to pick up my car was met with beggars. As I walked under Trafford Way, a semi-conscious woman clearly under the influence of drugs or alcohol was being helped. Emergency Services were monitoring her as this was obviously a regular occurrence. Following the question, we have just received about the Satellite Police Station, can I have clarification if you feel safe in the city centre at night?
A. Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, gave the following response: -
“Yes, I do feel safe, I frequently walk through the City Centre at night, often from the Train Station to the Civic Office to collect my car, and I always ensure I use well lit roads, but yes I do feel safe.”
Q. Councillor Jane Cox asked the following question: -
“Has the Council commissioned an impact statement on the NHS in relation to the removal of the Winter Fuel Budget and how this will be impact on Primary and Secondary Care?”
A. Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster gave the following response: -
“This has been done by Government and any impact statement would not be done until after such an announcement. I said earlier in my announcement what we would be doing in relation to this.”
Q. In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.7, Councillor Jane Cox asked the following supplementary question: -
“My concern is that if the Council has to plug this gap, it will equate to around £18 million for 60,000 residents?”
A. The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, gave the following response: -
“We are not looking to plug the gap. We are looking to help Doncaster’s most vulnerable elderly residents.”
Q. Councillor Nick Allen asked the following question: -
“We have put forward in our budget meetings for solar panels on social housing.
I have put this to Oliver Coppard, and he said yes in a public meeting.
We now see Octopus energy put out a statement regarding solar panel installations on housing that would save the resident £420, and a surplus sold back to the grid. It would also play a massive part in achieving the Net Zero Target. I’ve said this to you and Debbie as something our group would like to see happen. It also states in the statement put out by the company it is supported by the Government.
Will the Mayor support our Group in getting this into the next budget to support our residents in achieving a more certain winter in the future?”
A. Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster gave the following responses:
“We will support this all we can with the resources we have got using any funding where we can. I would always push to do that and to help the environment.”
B. Questions to the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Glyn Jones, Cabinet Member for Housing and Business
Q. Councillor Cynthia Ransome asked the following question: -
“I listened carefully to your answer on opposition chairs , and I accept Doncaster does not follow LGA guide lines. Could you demonstrate as the lead party , why when a new Cllr is elected why are they automatically given a chair of Scrunity ?
What is the criteria - Ability, Qualifications, Monetary, Power, Gratitude?”
A. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Glyn Jones, gave the following response:
“It can be due to a lot of things – personal desire to work in this position, interest in the area of expertise, and there is also a democratic process which we work through.”
C. Questions to Councillor Lani-Mae Ball, Cabinet Member for Early Help, Young People and Children’s Social Care
There were no questions put to Councillor Lani-Mae Ball, Cabinet Member for Early Help, Young People and Children’s Social Care.
D. Questions to Councillor Nigel Ball, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities, Leisure and Culture
There were no questions put to Councillor Nigel Ball, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities, Leisure and Culture.
E. Questions to Councillor Joe Blackham, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Enforcement
In the absence of Councillor Joe Blackham, Members were asked to submit any questions in writing to the Executive Office and a written response would be provided.
F. Questions to Councillor Phil Cole, Cabinet Member for Finance, Traded Services and Planning
Q. Councillor Glen Bluff asked the following question: -
“Over the Summer a number of Members have struggled accessing the Planning Portal. It appears to work for some, whereas others have had some serious issues. Can I have assurance that these issues have been resolved?”
A. Councillor Phil Cole, Cabinet Member for Finance, Traded Services and Planning gave the following response: -
“The Power BI should be more efficient and interactive, but I will check on its progress. Training is available for Members who are struggling to use the system and Roy Sykes and his Team are happy to provide guidance and advice. If you require any help, I suggest you contact either myself or them and am happy to help in any way I can if there are difficulties. It is a good system and if there are problems using it, please ask for assistance.”
G. Questions to Councillor Sue Farmer, Cabinet Member for Equalities, Education and Skills
There were no questions put to Councillor Sue Farmer, Cabinet Member for Equalities, Education and Skills.
H. Questions to Councillor Mark Houlbrook, Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Waste
There were no questions put to Councillor Mark Houlbrook, Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Waste.
I. Questions to Councillor Jane Nightingale, Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources
Q. Councillor Cynthia Ransome asked the following question: -
“The Elderly residents in our rural villages are already disadvantaged .
No bus Service , living alone to ages well into 90s causing isolation and loneliness. Their heating allowance has just been stopped by this government and utility bills are to rise again this winter - ( although a promise not to).
They have now received a letter asking them if they are entilled to 25% reduction they receive for living alone. My question is this. from many anxious residents in our ward are they to lose the rate reduction?”
A. Councillor Jane Nightingale, Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources gave the following response: -
“This is normal procedure to check if you’re still living under single occupancy. If no one is living with you, you’re ok.”
J. Questions to Councillor Sarah Smith, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care
There were no questions put to Councillor Sarah Smith, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care.
K. Questions to Councillor Austen White, Chair of the Audit Committee
In the absence of Councillor Austen White, Members were requested to put any questions in writing.
L. Questions to Councillor Emma Muddiman-Rawlins, Chair of the Elections and Democratic Structures Committee.
There were no questions put to Councillor Emma Muddiman-Rawlins, Chair of the Elections and Democratic Structures Committee.
M. Questions to Councillor Nigel Ball, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board
There were no questions put to Councillor Nigel Ball, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board.
N. Questions to Councillor Jane Kidd, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee
There were no questions put to Councillor Jane Kidd, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee.
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.3, the Chair accepted the following question from Councillor Nick Allen to the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones: -
Q. “Over the recent months there has been an upturn in unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller encampments on Bolton Hill, Bessacarr and in Auckley too. Doncaster Council does not have a robust ‘Traveller Development Plan’. This means these incidents are often dealt with on an ad hoc basis because no plan is in place to take strategic long-lasting action. Other councils have measures to stop this happening. The incidents on Bolton Hill and Auckley has caused considerable distress to local residents, many of whom have cleaned the mess up themselves. What steps are you willing to take to combat this problem?”
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, gave the following response: -
A. “City of Doncaster Council is obliged to manage unauthorised encampments on Council owned land and utilise where appropriate the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act for the direction of such encampments. The Council Streetscene service do ensure that the entry and exit points to certain vulnerable locations are secured, however it is not possible to stop all access to Council owned land and from time-to-time unauthorised encampments will be established. The Council has a partnership working arrangement with South Yorkshire Police, who also have powers to tackle unauthorised encampments and will jointly coordinate the suitable approach.
Doncaster is the largest metropolitan borough in the country, and as a council we have a large amount of green open space such as parks. We must ensure a balance of both mitigation measures to prevent unauthorized access alongside ensuring public access for walking, cycling and wheelchairs as well as council services such as street scene being able to manage the green space with tractors and other machinery.
We have a strategic policy for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People within our Doncaster Local Plan under policy 11, this assessed accommodation needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People should be met on existing sites / yards with capacity in the Borough.
Managing the unauthorised encampments involves a balance between the rights of the landowner, the rights of and the impact on the local community, the rights and welfare needs of the people who form part of the encampment.
In the last 12 months the Council has experienced 2 unauthorised encampments at Bolton Hill playing fields which is council owned land and has experienced 1 unauthorised encampment in Auckley, on parish council owned land.
I can advise that following the recent unauthorised encampment, the various Council departments involved have met to discuss, debrief and understand what steps could be taken to prevent unauthorised access to the particular areas mentioned.
There are several authorized private and council run caravan sites in Doncaster. The council has well-established sites at the following locations, White Towers in Armthorpe, Little Lane on Clay Lane, Lands End Road in Thorne and Nursery Lane in Sprotbrough.
These sites are managed by St Leger Homes and have permanent pitches, which are all fully serviced with water, drainage and electricity, providing permanent pitches for gypsies and travelers who meet the eligibility criteria.
The Council and our partners will continue to work collectively, taking a firm and proactive approach to dealing with unauthorised encampments, to ensure they are moved on as quickly as possible using all the legal powers available to us.”
Questions without Notice
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.2, the Chair accepted the following questions from Elected Members during “Question Time”: -
A. Questions to the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones
Q. From Councillor Cynthia Ransome to the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones: -
“I would like to inform you and the council of the achievement of Sprotborough & Cusworth Parish Council .
They are the 1st in Yorkshire out of 600 Parish Councils to receive a top National Award for providing a quality service .
This has been achieved by passing a rigorous continued assessment process.
National Local Chairman says they are to be congratulated immensley. This demonstrates good practice, good governance, community engagement and & Council improvement .
May I ask your indulgance that you congratulate Sprotborough Parish Council on behalf of Doncaster City Council on this achievement for Doncaster?”
A. The Mayor of Doncaster gave the following response:-
“I am delighted to congratulate the Parish Council. I always like to see that hard work pays off; this is a fantastic achievement.”
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.7 Councillor Cynthia Ransome asked the following supplementary question: -
Q. “Thank you, myself Glen Bluff, Laura Bluff, Leanne Hempshall and Martin Greenhalgh are all very proud.”
A. Councillor Steve Cox asked the following question to the Mayor of Doncaster: -
“Thank you to Team Doncaster for acknowledging systematic racism exists in Doncaster and that Workshop Number 7 has been set up to address this.
What a shame we have been asking for a review for a long time and residents have been put on a SPOC for asking the same questions regarding systematic racism. It would be a good time to address the SPOC and acknowledge that conversations should have been had a long time ago. Why had it not?”
A. Damian Allen, Chief Executive gave the following response: -
“Whilst it is inappropriate to comment on individual cases, the Council’s use of SPOC process, or Single Point of Contact, is a LGA recommended process used to manage individual cases where a person submits excessive amounts of communication and correspondence into the Council or whose correspondence risks harassing a staff member.
In such cases where a SPOC is applied, the member of public can only contact one officer, often a senior officer, which in this case, is myself and any other correspondence to anyone else will not be responded to.
Any correspondence addressed to the named officer will be responded to promptly if new issues or matters are raised and not other matters that have been continually raised and have been previously dealt with.
A resident’s rights are maintained throughout this process.
The Council has a small number of these arrangements in place across the Council and each arrangement will be reviewed on an annual basis to consider if this needs to remain.
With regard to this case, an offer of annual face-to-face review will be made shortly.”
Q. Councillor Glen Bluff asked the following question: -
“I would like some clarification from the Mayor, I recently came to Doncaster on a train from London, getting in at around 1am, and upon leaving the station to pick up my car was met with beggars. As I walked under Trafford Way, a semi-conscious woman clearly under the influence of drugs or alcohol was being helped. Emergency Services were monitoring her as this was obviously a regular occurrence. Following the question, we have just received about the Satellite Police Station, can I have clarification if you feel safe in the city centre at night?
A. Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, gave the following response: -
“Yes, I do feel safe, I frequently walk through the City Centre at night, often from the Train Station to the Civic Office to collect my car, and I always ensure I use well lit roads, but yes I do feel safe.”
Q. Councillor Jane Cox asked the following question: -
“Has the Council commissioned an impact statement on the NHS in relation to the removal of the Winter Fuel Budget and how this will be impact on Primary and Secondary Care?”
A. Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster gave the following response: -
“This has been done by Government and any impact statement would not be done until after such an announcement. I said earlier in my announcement what we would be doing in relation to this.”
Q. In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.7, Councillor Jane Cox asked the following supplementary question: -
“My concern is that if the Council has to plug this gap, it will equate to around £18 million for 60,000 residents?”
A. The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, gave the following response: -
“We are not looking to plug the gap. We are looking to help Doncaster’s most vulnerable elderly residents.”
Q. Councillor Nick Allen asked the following question: -
“We have put forward in our budget meetings for solar panels on social housing.
I have put this to Oliver Coppard, and he said yes in a public meeting.
We now see Octopus energy put out a statement regarding solar panel installations on housing that would save the resident £420, and a surplus sold back to the grid. It would also play a massive part in achieving the Net Zero Target. I’ve said this to you and Debbie as something our group would like to see happen. It also states in the statement put out by the company it is supported by the Government.
Will the Mayor support our Group in getting this into the next budget to support our residents in achieving a more certain winter in the future?”
A. Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster gave the following responses:
“We will support this all we can with the resources we have got using any funding where we can. I would always push to do that and to help the environment.”
B. Questions to the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Glyn Jones, Cabinet Member for Housing and Business
Q. Councillor Cynthia Ransome asked the following question: -
“I listened carefully to your answer on opposition chairs , and I accept Doncaster does not follow LGA guide lines. Could you demonstrate as the lead party , why when a new Cllr is elected why are they automatically given a chair of Scrunity ?
What is the criteria - Ability, Qualifications, Monetary, Power, Gratitude?”
A. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Glyn Jones, gave the following response:
“It can be due to a lot of things – personal desire to work in this position, interest in the area of expertise, and there is also a democratic process which we work through.”
C. Questions to Councillor Lani-Mae Ball, Cabinet Member for Early Help, Young People and Children’s Social Care
There were no questions put to Councillor Lani-Mae Ball, Cabinet Member for Early Help, Young People and Children’s Social Care.
D. Questions to Councillor Nigel Ball, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities, Leisure and Culture
There were no questions put to Councillor Nigel Ball, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities, Leisure and Culture.
E. Questions to Councillor Joe Blackham, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Enforcement
In the absence of Councillor Joe Blackham, Members were asked to submit any questions in writing to the Executive Office and a written response would be provided.
F. Questions to Councillor Phil Cole, Cabinet Member for Finance, Traded Services and Planning
Q. Councillor Glen Bluff asked the following question: -
“Over the Summer a number of Members have struggled accessing the Planning Portal. It appears to work for some, whereas others have had some serious issues. Can I have assurance that these issues have been resolved?”
A. Councillor Phil Cole, Cabinet Member for Finance, Traded Services and Planning gave the following response: -
“The Power BI should be more efficient and interactive, but I will check on its progress. Training is available for Members who are struggling to use the system and Roy Sykes and his Team are happy to provide guidance and advice. If you require any help, I suggest you contact either myself or them and am happy to help in any way I can if there are difficulties. It is a good system and if there are problems using it, please ask for assistance.”
G. Questions to Councillor Sue Farmer, Cabinet Member for Equalities, Education and Skills
There were no questions put to Councillor Sue Farmer, Cabinet Member for Equalities, Education and Skills.
H. Questions to Councillor Mark Houlbrook, Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Waste
There were no questions put to Councillor Mark Houlbrook, Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Waste.
I. Questions to Councillor Jane Nightingale, Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources
Q. Councillor Cynthia Ransome asked the following question: -
“The Elderly residents in our rural villages are already disadvantaged .
No bus Service , living alone to ages well into 90s causing isolation and loneliness. Their heating allowance has just been stopped by this government and utility bills are to rise again this winter - ( although a promise not to).
They have now received a letter asking them if they are entilled to 25% reduction they receive for living alone. My question is this. from many anxious residents in our ward are they to lose the rate reduction?”
A. Councillor Jane Nightingale, Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources gave the following response: -
“This is normal procedure to check if you’re still living under single occupancy. If no one is living with you, you’re ok.”
J. Questions to Councillor Sarah Smith, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care
There were no questions put to Councillor Sarah Smith, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care.
K. Questions to Councillor Austen White, Chair of the Audit Committee
In the absence of Councillor Austen White, Members were requested to put any questions in writing.
L. Questions to Councillor Emma Muddiman-Rawlins, Chair of the Elections and Democratic Structures Committee.
There were no questions put to Councillor Emma Muddiman-Rawlins, Chair of the Elections and Democratic Structures Committee.
M. Questions to Councillor Nigel Ball, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board
There were no questions put to Councillor Nigel Ball, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board.
N. Questions to Councillor Jane Kidd, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee
There were no questions put to Councillor Jane Kidd, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee.
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To receive the minutes of the following Joint Authorities.
To receive the minutes of the following Joint Authorities:
(Please click on the links to view minutes)
A. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board held on 14 June 2024:
SYMCA Board – 14 June 2024
B. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority held on 15 April and 17 June 2024:
SYFRA -15 April 2024
SYFRA – 17 June 2024 (Annual Meeting)
SYFRA – 17 June 2024 (Ordinary Meeting)
C. South Yorkshire Pensions Authority held on 6 June 2024:
SYPA – 6 June 2024
D. South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel held on 29 April and 22 July 2024:
SYPCP – 29 April 2024
SYPCP – 22 July 2024 (Annual Meeting)
(Please click on the links to view minutes)
A. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board held on 14 June 2024:
SYMCA Board – 14 June 2024
B. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority held on 15 April and 17 June 2024:
SYFRA -15 April 2024
SYFRA – 17 June 2024 (Annual Meeting)
SYFRA – 17 June 2024 (Ordinary Meeting)
C. South Yorkshire Pensions Authority held on 6 June 2024:
SYPA – 6 June 2024
D. South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel held on 29 April and 22 July 2024:
SYPCP – 29 April 2024
SYPCP – 22 July 2024 (Annual Meeting)
Minutes
RESOLVED that the minutes of the following Joint Authorities meetings be noted:-
A. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board held on 14 June 2024;
B. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority held on 15 April and 17 June 2024;
C. South Yorkshire Pensions Authority held on 6 June 2024;
D. South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel held on 29 April and 22 July 2024.
A. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board held on 14 June 2024;
B. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority held on 15 April and 17 June 2024;
C. South Yorkshire Pensions Authority held on 6 June 2024;
D. South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel held on 29 April and 22 July 2024.
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