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To approve the power to impose a civil penalty as an alternative to prosecution for the offences introduced by Section 126 and Schedule 9 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

RESOLVED - That: the use of civil penalties, as outlined in the report, be approved.

A deed of variation is sought to extend a contract period with an existing provider, Weight Watchers, to enable the balance of 140 pre-paid weight management vouchers to be used. This will enable for the continuation of the delivery of weight management support packages for eligible adults referred by Primary Care, Early Help and Fit for Oldham (Oldham Council’s employee health scheme). No additional financial investment is required and the contract value for the entire duration will not increase and therefore meets requirements of the Council Procurement rules set out within17.1(b).

RESOLVED - That:
Local Authorities have a responsibility for prevention of overweight and obesity and as such in 2017 Oldham Council commissioned the ‘Oldham Weight Loss Voucher Scheme’ from two national weight loss organisations, Slimming World and Weight Watchers, to deliver to the eligible population - i.e. adults with a BMI up to 35kg/m2, resident in Oldham or employed by Oldham Council with no pre-existing eating disorder or untreated medical condition, and who have not self-funded to the weight loss organisation in the last 12 weeks. The contract involved the delivery of weight management support through prepaid (‘voucher’) group activities, printed materials and on-line support for a period of at least 12 weeks, with free further support for individuals meeting weight management targets.
On 15 April 2019 the contract was extended from original end date of 30 April 2019 to 31 October 2019 to enable a balance of 204 pre-paid vouchers to be used. However due to due to lower than expected uptake of the scheme, 140 vouchers were left as of 26 November 2019.
It is being proposed to extend the contract to 31st October 2020 to enable the existing balance to be exhausted. It is anticipated the uptake for the Weight Watchers service would increase as the vouchers for the Slimming World service have been used. This end date will also coincide with the commissioning of a new weight management offer as part of a wider health improvement service.

The provision of new accommodation for the Coroners Hosted Service.

To accept the share of the accommodation costs as notified by Rochdale Council and already agreed by both Rochdale and Bury Councils.

The purpose of this report is to seek delegated approval to commission Systra, via TfGM, to undertake locality assessments of the strategic allocations proposed as part of Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment (GMSF).

RESOLVED - That: Appoint Systra, via TfGM, to undertake locality assessments of the strategic allocations proposed as part of Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment (GMSF).

To provide additional resource and external technical expertise with regards to progressing a key component of the Town Centre Vision.

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the options outlined in the report.

Decision Part 1: The reason for this decision is to secure agreement to re-calibrate the number of High Needs places commissioned at Oldham College, so it more accurately reflects the number of high needs students placed in the college. This commitment of funding is taken from the LAs DSG/High Needs Block and passed straight to providers from the ESFA. This role is part of the LA statutory duties.
Decision Part 2: Oldham college has seen a 40% increase in the number of high needs students from other local authorities accessing their programmes. Funding for these students is passed to the local authority on a lagged model which we in turn pass to the college. In order to support the financial position of the college, and in the spirit of partnership, the proposal is for this session to transfer the lagged funding (equivalent £228k) in advance to ensure that the college can ensure sufficient funds are in place for the place funding (E2). In addition to this sum the college will receive £90k lagged funding for students they taught last session. It is important to note this is funding which comes into the LA from government to ensure home LA’s/colleges are not disadvantaged financially by students from out of borough.

RESOLVED - That:
Decision Part 1:
Option 1: Agree to placement numbers 143 (this accounts for students placed by Oldham and other authorities). This would be in place for the 2020/2021 academic year and reflects the 10% differential in actual numbers taken by the college.
Option 2: Do nothing, keep the allocation at 100. There is a risk that the college will refuse to accept students above this number on the basis that attendance is a significant pressure on college resources and exceeds the 10% guideline. This option could result in even more expensive cost as the students with EHC plans not placed at the college request a specialist (and expensive) provision elsewhere.
Decision Part 2:
Option 1: Transfer the equivalent £228k to the college (which is ultimately ESFA funding) to support the additional E2 costs incurred as a result of the 40% increase in out of borough students, as per the ESFA funding model. If, in the unlikely event of the out of borough students’ numbers changing through the course of the session, the LA could reduce the differential from the funding allocated in the following session to cover any reduction in passported funding, so there is no risk to the council resources.
Option 2: Maintain the funding on a lagged basis. This weakens the financial position of the college during a period of increased demand from high need students and does not reflect a spirit of partnership which both parties have fostered.

This decision is needed to provide additional resource and technical expertise with regards to developing a key component of the refreshed Property Strategy "Creating a Better Place"

RESOLVED - That:
It is recommended to provide additional technical expertise to the council teams on a temporary basis, to enhance the skills base and knowledge of internal staff, to facilitate the continuation of existing programmes of work, and to allow opportunities to best practice to be shared from other GM and regional authorities.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to award grant funding to enable the provision of voluntary sector infrastructure support, including intensive and specialist organisational development, in Oldham for 2019/20.

RESOLVED - To increase the funding for the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Grant whilst incorporating requirements for the provision of intensive and specialist organisational development support to the VCSFE Sector