Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 10, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 9.1 The Executive Director City Futures submitted a report seeking approval for a vision document which outlines a proposed new plan for the regeneration of Gleadless Valley, including short, medium and long term projects.   Alexis Krachai, Independent Chair, Gleadless Valley Regeneration Board and Matt Lawton and Lara Joyce, Gleadless Valley Tenants and Residents Association attended the meeting and outlined their involvement and support in developing the vision.     9.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee approves the document ‘Our Vision for the Valley’ set out in Appendix A to this report as a statement of the Council’s aspirations for the regeneration of Gleadless Valley, working in partnership with the local community and delivery partners.     9.3 Reasons for Decision     9.3.1 ‘Our Vision for the Valley’ represents a new start for the stalled Gleadless Valley Regeneration Programme. It sets out a clear way forward that has been developed in partnership with the local community.     9.3.2 By approving the Vision document, the Council is demonstrating its commitment to early delivery against resident priorities as well as supporting an ambitious partnership vision for the valley that it is hoped will attract new partners and external funding.     9.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     9.4.1 Option 1: Scaling down the level of ambition set out in the Vision If we were to only include fully funded projects in the Vision, this would avoid the risk of raising unrealistic expectations about what can be achieved. This is not recommended because an inspiring vision is required to attract external investment.     9.4.2 Option 2: Holding off publishing plans until external funding has been secured This is not recommended because we want to explain to residents what we are going to do with the funding we do have and because the Vision itself will be a key tool to attract external investment.