Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Azad and Malik.

There were no items of urgent business received.

There were no declarations of interest received.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the West Oldham District Executive held on 14th June 2017 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the West Oldham District Executive meeting held on 14^th June 2017 be approved as a correct record.

Consideration was given to a report of the West Oldham District Coordinator on the District Plan Priorities that had been agreed last year and the funding allocations for 2017/18.

Members sought and received clarification / commented on the following points:

-       Damaged grit bins near the Mosque in Medlock Vale and insurance cover – It was explained that there was no insurance cover for damaged grit bins. Therefore, it was necessary to replace them.

-       Suitability of the allocated resources to counter the risk of crime during darker nights – Members were reassured that sufficient resources had been allocated to crime prevention. Furthermore, Greater Manchester Police would attend the District Executive meeting in October to discuss with Members the information that would be provided to residents with regards to crime prevention.

RESOLVED that:

1.    The content of the report be noted.

2.    The district priorities agreed last year continue to be pursued during this Municipal Year.

3.    Allocation of funding of £2,945.60 Revenue be agreed to maintain additional grit bins.

4.    Allocation of funding of £1,000 Revenue be agreed for play/engagement activity and opening event at Cottam.

5.    Allocation of funding of £1,000 Revenue be agreed for the provision of additional youth activities and engagement in the Westwood area.

6.    Allocation of funding of £3,000 Revenue be agreed to provide additional resources, material and target hardening equipment to counter the risk of crime during darker nights.

The Committee considered a report of the West Oldham District Coordinator which provided an update on some key developments in the District.

Members sought and received clarification / commented on the following points:

–     Good progress on the Audi Dealership and four way junction at Burnley Lane. Works were on target.

–     Oak Close and play area – Issue was not yet resolved and the Council was in discussion with Countryside in order to take on the play area.

–     To keep the outstanding developments on the list and add Suthers Street/Olivers Court (Keep Moat) development, Primrose Bank Private Financial Initiative (PFI) development, former St. Augustine’s site the Hollies Site and Werneth Music Room.

RESOLVED that:

1.    The report be noted.

2.    The outstanding developments be kept on the list to provide an update at each District Executive meeting. The following developments be added to the list:

a.    Suthers Street/Olivers Court (Keep Moat) development

b.    Primrose Bank PFI development

c.    St. Augustine’s site

d.    The Hollies site

e.    Werneth Music Room

This is a standing item concerning the petitions submitted to the District Executive of West Oldham. The Petitions will be considered according to the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council’s Petition Scheme.

There were no petitions received.  

The next meeting of the West Oldham District Executive will take place on Wednesday 11^th October 2017 at 6pm

RESOLVED that the next meeting of the West Oldham District Executive take place on Wednesday 11^th October 2017 at 6pm.