Agenda and minutes

East Oldham District Executive - Tuesday, 13th March, 2018 6.00 pm

Venue: Crompton Suite, Civic Centre, Oldham, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL. View directions

Contact: Kaidy McCann

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies For Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Harrison.
2.	Urgent Business Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair Minutes: There were no items of urgent business received.
3.	Declarations of Interest To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest received.
4.	Public Question Time To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. Minutes: The following public question was submitted by Ms Mariam Wahab. “In view of the threat of ‘Punish a Muslim Day’ on 3^rd April, what are the plans to ensure safety form the local residents of Oldham? Are there any precautions being taken?” The District Co-ordinator informed the District Executive that a meeting had been held with the Police to discuss posts on social media encouraging attacks against the Muslim community. Members were informed that it had been reported in the National News and that although there have been no incidents in Oldham relating to this issue, it is still a great concern for the Borough. Members were informed that the Police Chief Inspector would be leading on the issue in the coming weeks, and work would be ongoing to engage with and reassure the local community.
5.	Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 74 KB The Minutes of the East Oldham District Executive held on 23^rd January 2018 are attached for approval. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 21^st January 2018 be approved as a correct record.
6.	East Oldham Budget Update PDF 348 KB View the background to item 6. Minutes: The District Executive gave consideration to a report of the East Oldham District Co-ordinator, which provided Members with the current budget position and recommendations on funding allocations. Members were also provided with a summary of the budget allocated to the District Plan and the individual Councillor budgets. Members were informed that the funding allocation for benches in Afghan Park had not been included in the report and that £1,950 would be taken from the £6,560 allocated for the surfacing works in St. James’ Ward, leaving £4,610. RESOLVED that: The updates on the budget be noted. The District Executive agree to the following allocation: Hathershaw Alleyways - £7,592 Alleygating – Barlow St / South Hill Street - £1,650 C.A.B Sessions - £1,427 Off-road bike barrier - £340 Community facility signage - £600 St James’ Ward surfacing works - £4,610 Arundel Street Park maintenance - £3,426 Benches in Afghan Park - £1,950
7.	Petition PDF 21 KB This is a standing item regarding petitions received relating to the East Oldham area for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Petition Scheme. There is one petitions to note. Minutes: The District Executive gave consideration to a petition which had been received: · Reference 2018-01: Petition Persimmon Homes Northgate Lane Adoption (St James Ward) received on 29^th January 2018 with 60 signatures RESOLVED that the petition be noted.
8.	Date and Time of Next Meeting The next meeting of the East Oldham District Executive will be held on Tuesday12th June 2018. Minutes: RESOLVED that the next meeting of the East Oldham District Executive to be held Tuesday 12^th June 2018 at 6.00pm be noted.