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Decisions published

25/03/2019 - 15-17 High Street and Albion Street, Oldham Town Centre [St.Marys] ref: 3595    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of the report is to seek approval to acquire an interest in the subject properties and note and accept the exemption from the Council's Contract Procedure Rules in connection with the specialist advice received in connection with the transaction.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 02/04/2019

Effective from: 10/04/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That approval is granted for the Council to acquire an interest in the subject properties and the exemption from the Council's Contract Procedure Rules as set out in the report are noted and accepted.

Lead officer: Mark Prestwich


18/03/2019 - Additional Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) allocation 2018/19: spending plans ref: 3588    Recommendations Approved

An additional DFG allocation of £219,605 was awarded by Government on 9th January 2019, to be spent by March 2019. Grant paid under this determination may be used to provide DFGs or for any other social care capital projects.

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)

Decision published: 27/03/2019

Effective from: 18/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Option B: to utilise additional capital funding as outlined in the body of the report at table 1.
This option utilises additional funding for measures that improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities and which address identified gaps in community health and social care provision.

Lead officer: Lynda Megram


26/03/2019 - Pure Innovations Travel Training Contract Extension ref: 3578    Recommendations Approved

The Pure Innovations contract was procured in March 2017 to deliver travel training to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Oldham. The contract was let for two years (to March 2019) with an option to extend for a further additional year. We would like to exercise this option and extend the contract for a further one year until March 2020.
We are close to completing a review of the Transport Policy which has been co-designed with parents, practitioners and partners. The revised policy will make recommendations about how we can develop our travel training offer, in order to promote independence amongst our children and young people. The recommendations outlined in the policy will have direct relevance to this contract. An extension of twelve months to the current contract with Pure Innovations will allow the implications of these recommendations to be worked through and implemented.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 26/03/2019

Effective from: 26/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
We will extend our current Pure Innovations contract from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020.

Lead officer: Kadie Ratchford


19/03/2019 - Approval to dispose of The Greaves ref: 3577    Recommendations Approved

The offer received for the Greaves complements the Regeneration objectives for the town centre in releasing assets that will generate a capital receipt and grow the business base.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 26/03/2019

Effective from: 19/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
To dispose of the Greaves to aid the town centre regeneration.

Lead officer: James Tolan


25/03/2019 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Manchester Road ref: 3572    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to make a Public Spaces Protection Order pursuant to powers contained in Sections 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The proposed terms of the Order are the installation of gates on the highway, as detailed on the map in Schedule 1 and the imposition of restrictions upon other behaviours within the gated area, as detailed in Schedule 2.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods

Decision published: 26/03/2019

Effective from: 25/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the installation of alleygates in the alleyway that runs to the side of 48 Manchester Road and to the rear of 48-36 Manchester Road.

Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft


25/03/2019 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Hereford Street, Lincoln Street, Worcester Street ref: 3573    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to make a Public Spaces Protection Order pursuant to powers contained in Sections 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The proposed terms of the Order are the installation of gates on the highway, as detailed on the map in Schedule 1 and the imposition of restrictions upon other behaviours within the gated area, as detailed in Schedule 2.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods

Decision published: 26/03/2019

Effective from: 25/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the installation of alleygates in the alleyway that runs to the rear of 2-22 Hereford Street.
The alleyway that runs to the rear of 19-65 Lincoln Street and 68-12 Worcester Street.
The alleyway that runs between 28

Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft


19/03/2019 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Burnaby Street, Napier Street West, Frederick Street ref: 3571    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to make a Public Spaces Protection Order pursuant to powers contained in Sections 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The proposed terms of the Order are the installation of gates on the highway, as detailed on the map in Schedule 1 and the imposition of restrictions upon other behaviours within the gated area, as detailed in Schedule 2.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods

Decision published: 26/03/2019

Effective from: 19/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the installation of gates at the alleyway that runs to the rear of 2-20 Burnaby Street and 69-85 Napier Street West and the alleyway that runs to the rear of 33-43 Frederick street.

Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft


28/02/2019 - Achievement for All (AfA) Programme (Increasing the Inclusion and Accessibility of Provision for Children with SEND) ref: 3576    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks exemption from contract procedure rules in order to make a direct award to Achievement for All, to lead and coordinate a local SEN Support and Inclusion quality improvement project.
This would secure continuity and consistency in the delivery of support to schools and early years settings. Achievement for All has extensive local knowledge and a proven track record of leading and implementing support around SEN and inclusion over a number of years.

Decision Maker: Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)

Decision published: 26/03/2019

Effective from: 28/02/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: approval for a direct award to re-instate is granted for Achievement for All will ensure that the programme can seamlessly continue. This will significantly reduce a number of significant barriers such as timeliness, building new relationships and building up on previous learning outcomes to maximise the potential outcomes for providers, children and their families.

Lead officer: Administrator


28/01/2019 - Expansion of Hollinwood Academy ref: 3575    Recommendations Approved

To approve a funding contribution to expand Hollinwood Academy

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Education and Culture (Cllr Paul Jacques)

Decision published: 25/03/2019

Effective from: 04/04/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Funding contribution be approved.

Lead officer: Andy Collinge


28/01/2019 - Expansion of St Herberts ref: 3574    Recommendations Approved

Expansion of school places

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Education and Culture (Cllr Paul Jacques)

Decision published: 25/03/2019

Effective from: 04/04/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Funding be agreed to expand the school by 5 places.

Lead officer: Andy Collinge


06/03/2019 - Latest On-line counselling support services for Oldhams young people ref: 3570    Recommendations Approved

The current contract with Xenzone, for delivery of on-line counselling support services for Oldham’s young people, expires on 31st March 2019. This report seeks approval to fund the service going forward for one more year in accordance with the provisions in the original contract which commenced in 2015 and then to re-procure the activity via a full procurement exercise.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods

Decision published: 25/03/2019

Effective from: 06/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: authorise an extension to the current contract covering the financial year 2019/20
Oldham’s objective to see the Borough as a ‘place where children and young people thrive’ is supported by having a range of support for young people around their emotional wellbeing and mental health. There is a continued need for this type of lower level support.

Lead officer: Anthony Shaw


20/03/2019 - Land at Churchill Street East / South Hill Street, Glodwick [St.Marys] ref: 3567    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of the report is to seek authority to advertise the intention to dispose of a plot of land identified as potentially being Public Open Space.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 22/03/2019

Effective from: 20/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the Council proceed to advertise the proposed loss of open space as shown edged red on the attached plan (see Appendix One).

Lead officer: Mark Prestwich


13/03/2019 - Transport Capital Programme 2018/19: Budget Update Report 3 ref: 3566    Recommendations Approved

This report details budget changes within the agreed 2018/19 transport capital programme that are required so the programme continues to reflect current priorities, budgets match expenditure and that take-up of available grant funding is maximised.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 21/03/2019

Effective from: 29/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:
-Agree the required budget changes as outlined in Appendix A to this report so that the programme continues to reflect current priorities, budgets match expenditure and that take-up of available grant funding is maximised.
-Accept a contribution of £3,650 from the West Oldham District Partnership towards footway improvements on Hilda Street, Oldham.
-Accept a contribution of £14,323 from Failsworth

Lead officer: Eleanor Sykes


13/03/2019 - Land Agreement - Former Breeze Hill School, Roxbury Avenue, Salem [St.Marys] ref: 3564    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Council to vary the terms of the current agreement with the Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government ('SoS') in respect to the proposed sale of the former Breeze Hill School site.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 21/03/2019

Effective from: 13/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the Council proceed to vary the terms of the existing contract in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Appendix Two.

Lead officer: Mark Prestwich


13/03/2019 - Acquisition of 21-25 (odd) Thompson Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8LX [Chadderton South] ref: 3562    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Council to accept a surrender of a long-leasehold interest held by the Riverside Group in respect to the now vacant property at 21-25 (odd) Thompson Lane, Chadderton.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 14/03/2019

Effective from: 13/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the Council proceed to accept the surrender of the long-leasehold interest held by the Riverside Group in respect to 21-25 (odd) Thompson Lane. The terms of the surrender are set out in Appendix Two of the report.

Lead officer: Mark Prestwich


04/03/2019 - A62 Huddersfield Road/Heywood Avenue Retaining Wall Reconstruction ref: 3563    Recommendations Approved

The report seeks approval for the acceptance of the most economically advantageous and methodologically sound tender submission in relation to the reconstruction of the retaining wall at A62 Huddersfield Road / Heywood Avenue, Austerlands.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 14/03/2019

Effective from: 04/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Option 1 is to reconstruct the existing dilapidated masonry retaining structure using a fibre reinforced concrete structure faced with masonry.

Lead officer: Eleanor Sykes


01/03/2019 - Proposal to allocate Section 106 resources to seek approval for the allocation of resources secured through Section 106 planning obligations to fund Installation of new slide feature in Waterhead Park ref: 3561    Recommendations Approved

To approve the allocation of Section 106 resources from DB290 - land rear of 433-463 Ripponden Road, Oldham (PA/52663) to Environmental Services for the purposes of Installation of new slide feature in Waterhead Park.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 13/03/2019

Effective from: 01/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
The allocation of Section 106 resources for the purposes of Installation of new slide feature in Waterhead Park is approved.

Lead officer: Joanne Robinson


11/03/2019 - Approval to Award the Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Machinery ref: 3558    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval for the purchase of the following machinery to replace existing old equipment.
- Out Front Deck Rear Discharge Ride on Mower;
- Rear Discharge Banking Machine;
- Quad Bike;
- Verti Quake; and
- Sand Spreader.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 12/03/2019

Effective from: 11/03/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the contracts are to be awarded to the suppliers who have provided the most economically advantageous package in relation to quality and price.

Lead officer: Glenn Dale


12/03/2019 - Exemption from contract procedure rules for the appointment of the National Conservation Service in relation to OMA and its associated off-site store ref: 3559    Recommendations Approved

To seek exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules under regulation 21.3 paragraphs (e) of the Contract Procedure Rules in that the services which are required are of a specialist nature and the provision of the service is urgently required.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 12/03/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

1.To seek exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules to enter directly into a contract with the National Conservation Service for the provision of specialist advice.
2.To award a contract to the National Conservation Service for specialist advice in relation to OMA and its off-site store.

Lead officer: Brian Enright