Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Harkness.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 4^th June 2015 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 4^th June 2015 be approved as a correct record.

The District Executive gave consideration to a report and information on the approach to District Plans for 2015/16 and the proposed approach to engagement, consultation and development of the District Plans for 2016/17 and beyond.  The Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Cooperatives and the Cabinet Member for Policy and Governance put in context the relation of the District Plans with the Corporate Plan and the objectives which were not stand alone and the Oldham Plan which tackled major issues and challenges and linked to Devolution.  The Corporate Plan outlined both the Council’s contribution to achieving the vision and outcomes outlined in the Oldham Plan as well as the priority areas of focus and delivery for the organisation.  The Council’s values and behaviours were highlighted as they underpinned the Council’s approach to deliver the change needed to meet the vision of building a co-operative borough. 

The District Plans would show how the objectives for Oldham could be delivered at local level.  It was explained that the District Plans would have to meet the aspirations of each district in Oldham. Elected members and district workers were to work with residents to identify the priorities for their area and to decide how to use local resources efficiently.   It was added that this consultation process was an opportunity for residents to shape services in their area.

The timetable for the approach to consultation with public, partners and elected members on future plans was outlined and the target was to collect at least 50 responses per ward.  Social media would also be used to engage with the public.  Findings would then be collated for each district and pulled together into workshops with invitations to residents. 

Members raised issues regarding Licensing and Planning with specific mention to noise complaints.  It was suggested that these could be placed as a priority in the district plan.  Members queried the relationship with Public Health and it was confirmed that regular discussions were taken place with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) as well as through Health and Wellbeing Board and Devolution Manchester. 

Members expressed concern related to planning control going to Manchester but this was put into the context of the Local Development Framework and the Neighbourhood Plan. 

RESOLVED that the report and information provided at the meeting be noted.

The District Executive gave consideration to a report which outlined the current budget position and sought approval for items of expenditure.

RESOLVED that:

1.    The funding allocations made during 2015/16 be noted.

2.    The allocation of £5,015 to support Christmas lights in 2015 be approved.

3.    The allocation of £4,195 to support winter maintenance in the district be approved.

4.    The allocation of £4,015 for summer planting in 2016 be approved.

5.    The allocation of £15,000 to support the band contest in 2016 be approved.

6.    The allocation of £500 from each individual Councillor allowance for the generation of an additional revenue pot to fund projects which were of benefit to the District be approved.

7.    The allocation of £3,600 capital expenditure to support alleygate projects in Lees be approved.

This is a standing item related to Petitions received for the Saddleworth and Lees area for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Petition Scheme.

There are no petitions to note.

There were no petitions to note.

The date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive will be Thursday, 15^th October 2015 at 7.30 p.m.

RESOLVED that the date of the next meeting on Thursday, 15^th October 2015 be noted and the start time of the meeting be amended to 7.00 p.m.