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13/08/2019 - Higginshaw Lane Carriageway Resurfacing Works ref: 3749 Recommendations Approved
This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Higginshaw Lane
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the
works.
The work forms part of the Highway Investment Programme
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 17/09/2019
Effective from: 25/09/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is accepted and that the
contract for the works are awarded to Tarmac Trading Ltd
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
15/08/2019 - Alexandra Park Depot Rebuild Project ref: 3732 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to appoint the Alexandra Park Depot Project Mechanical and
Electrical (M&E) Engineer
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise
Decision published: 22/08/2019
Effective from: 15/08/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
Following a compliant procurement process, WYG are appointed as the
Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Engineer with the option for
the Council to terminate at RIBA Stage 3.
Lead officer: Emma Barton
05/08/2019 - Award of town centre grants ref: 3717 Recommendations Approved
To award town centre building grant
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 16/08/2019
Effective from: 05/08/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
The Council award a town centre grant.
Lead officer: James Tolan
12/08/2019 - Former Parkside House, Edge Lane Street, Royton [Royton South] ref: 3712 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
for the Council to relax a covenant held in respect to an area of
land at Edge Lane Street, Royton as shown edged red on the plan
attached in Appendix One.
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 12/08/2019
Effective from: 12/08/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the Council seek to relax the
covenant held in respect to the land shown edged red on the
attached plan, subject to the provisionally agreed heads of terms
outlined in Appendix Two.
Lead officer: Mark Prestwich
31/07/2019 - Banking Contract Extension ref: 3709 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of the report is to formally gain
approval for the awarding of the 2 year extension option within the
banking contract.
Decision Maker: Director of Finance
Decision published: 07/08/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
to approve Option 1 presented in this report, thus enabling the
Council to continue its relationship with Barclays Bank PLC for the
provision of transactional banking services.
Lead officer: Jit Kara
06/08/2019 - Alexandra Park Depot Rebuild Project Alexandra Park Depot Rebuild Project – Appointment of Multi-Disciplinary Team ref: 3708 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to appoint the Alexandra Park Depot Project Multi-disciplinary
Team
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 06/08/2019
Effective from: 14/08/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the appointment of the multi disciplinary Team for Alexandra Park
Depot is appointed.
Lead officer: Brian Enright
02/08/2019 - Dartington Service Design Lab ref: 3706 Recommendations Approved
In November 2018, Oldham submitted a
partnership bid with Tameside and Rochdale for the DFE Early Years
Outcomes Fund. Dartington Service Design Lab collaborated with the
3 LAs in developing and writing the bid and were identified as the
key delivery partner.
The purpose of the partnership bid was to collaboratively work to
build upon the existing GM early years strategy and develop a more
targeted, locally nuanced strategy, grounded in the best data and
evidence, engagement with our communities and understanding of our
local systems and associated system behaviours. The programme of
work involved:
•undertake a robust strategy development process –
supported and facilitated by the Dartington Service Design Lab,
including supporting, testing and learning
•identifying three specific activities will be identified
– either existing evidence-based practice, local service
improvement efforts, or local innovations/designs partnership for
submission to the Harvard/Dartington Frontiers of Innovation
cluster. The purpose is to use research to accelerate and increase
impact of the agreed activity by drawing on the best available
science and more rapid/iterative approaches to refinement and
rigorous evaluation
•Building system leadership and workforce culture change
In addition to the above Oldham invited the Local Government
Association to undertake an early years peer review. Following a
robust 4 day peer review process key recommendations
included:
•Pull together an integrated approach to pre birth to 5
years
•Create a 3-5 year partnership SMART action plan with an
agreed outcomes framework.
•Ensure that one Early Years offer is promoted across all
services.
•Agree and implement a whole system workforce training and
development strategy.
Whilst the partnership bid was unsuccessful, Oldham was keen to
ensure that the programme of activity developed by Dartington
Service Design Lab was undertaken as this would address the areas
for development identified through the self-assessment process and
the LGA peer review.
As a result, a bid was made to the Oldham Opportunity Area (OA)
Board for additional investment to undertake the high level
programme of work developed by Dartington Service Design Lab.
The Board has provided 80k funding with the expectation that the
fund is used towards the 105k costs for commissioning Dartington
Service Design Lab to undertake the work programme. An additional
25k is being provided by the LA from funding provided by GMCA for
implementation of the GM Pathways to Talking programme.
The programme of work for improving outcomes in early years has
been designed and developed by Dartington Service Design Lab and is
a unique product in the market place. As such, there is no viable
competition in the market place to deliver the programme in the
borough of Oldham.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 02/08/2019
Effective from: 02/08/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: exemption from contract
procedure rules 213a in order to make a direct award to Dartington
Service Design Lab. Dartington Service Design Lab is an independent
research charity committing to application of research and evidence
to children’s services policy and practice, grounded in local
community contexts.
Lead officer: Paula Healey
02/08/2019 - Dartington Service Design Lab ref: 3707 Recommendations Approved
In November 2018, Oldham submitted a
partnership bid with Tameside and Rochdale for the DFE Early Years
Outcomes Fund. Dartington Service Design Lab collaborated with the
3 LAs in developing and writing the bid and were identified as the
key delivery partner.
The purpose of the partnership bid was to collaboratively work to
build upon the existing GM early years strategy and develop a more
targeted, locally nuanced strategy, grounded in the best data and
evidence, engagement with our communities and understanding of our
local systems and associated system behaviours. The programme of
work involved:
•undertake a robust strategy development process –
supported and facilitated by the Dartington Service Design Lab,
including supporting, testing and learning
•identifying three specific activities will be identified
– either existing evidence-based practice, local service
improvement efforts, or local innovations/designs partnership for
submission to the Harvard/Dartington Frontiers of Innovation
cluster. The purpose is to use research to accelerate and increase
impact of the agreed activity by drawing on the best available
science and more rapid/iterative approaches to refinement and
rigorous evaluation
•Building system leadership and workforce culture change
In addition to the above Oldham invited the Local Government
Association to undertake an early years peer review. Following a
robust 4 day peer review process key recommendations
included:
•Pull together an integrated approach to pre birth to 5
years
•Create a 3-5 year partnership SMART action plan with an
agreed outcomes framework.
•Ensure that one Early Years offer is promoted across all
services.
•Agree and implement a whole system workforce training and
development strategy.
Whilst the partnership bid was unsuccessful, Oldham was keen to
ensure that the programme of activity developed by Dartington
Service Design Lab was undertaken as this would address the areas
for development identified through the self-assessment process and
the LGA peer review.
As a result, a bid was made to the Oldham Opportunity Area (OA)
Board for additional investment to undertake the high level
programme of work developed by Dartington Service Design Lab.
The Board has provided 80k funding with the expectation that the
fund is used towards the 105k costs for commissioning Dartington
Service Design Lab to undertake the work programme. An additional
25k is being provided by the LA from funding provided by GMCA for
implementation of the GM Pathways to Talking programme.
The programme of work for improving outcomes in early years has
been designed and developed by Dartington Service Design Lab and is
a unique product in the market place. As such, there is no viable
competition in the market place to deliver the programme in the
borough of Oldham.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Education and Skills
Decision published: 02/08/2019
Effective from: 10/08/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: exemption from contract
procedure rules 213a in order to make a direct award to Dartington
Service Design Lab. Dartington Service Design Lab is an independent
research charity committing to application of research and evidence
to children’s services policy and practice, grounded in local
community contexts.
Lead officer: Paula Healey
02/08/2019 - Proposed acquisition of Freehold interest held in Forge Industrial Estate, Greenacres Road, Oldham [St.Marys] ref: 3705 Recommendations Approved
Following approval of a business case by the
Council's Property Appraisal Group ('PAG'), the purpose of the
report is to seek approval for the Authority to proceed with the
proposed purchase of the Freehold interest in Forge Industrial
Estate, Oldham.
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 02/08/2019
Effective from: 10/08/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the Council seek to progress
the purchase of the opportunity subject to the heads of terms set
out in Appendix Two of the report and to agree any minor amendments
to the heads of terms recommended by legal or finance
officers.
Lead officer: Mark Prestwich
31/07/2019 - Land at Churchill Street East / South Hill Street, Glodwick [St.Marys] ref: 3703 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of the report is to consider the
options available following the completion of a statutory
advertising exercise regarding the Council's intention to dispose
of land at Churchill Street East and South Hill Street, Glodwick
which is currently identified as potentially forming Public Open
Space (POS).
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 01/08/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the Council;
- Confirms that the subject asset is declared surplus to the
Council's operational requirements and;
- Proceeds to enter into direct negotiations with the adjoining
Mosque. Any transaction would be subject to further reporting in
accordance with the Council's scheme of delegation and carried out
in accordance with the Council's Land and Property Protocol.
Lead officer: Mark Prestwich