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The current structure is no longer suitable for the business needs of the service.

RESOLVED - That: the report be approved.

This report seeks exemption from contract procedure rules in order to create a suitable commissioning route for the Council to commission Ruth Miskin Training to deliver a programme of Phonics training, coaching and mentoring support as part of a borough wide Literacy Strategy.
The programme will support schools to develop a consistent approach to teaching Phonics. The intention is to work with and develop the 14 schools that are currently using this approach, as well as bringing on 5 new schools per year over 3 academic years.
The funding will be used to provide:
Launch event (half-day) with Ruth Miskin for headteachers and reading leaders ‘Every child in our school can read’
Ongoing training every September and January for new staff
3 centrally organised two-day trainings – paid for by LA
Reading Leader training One per term for all reading leaders including 121 tutoring to reach slowest progress 20% pupils
RMT project lead data analysis Half termly analysis of school progress data and meeting with Oldham lead and ongoing contact/trouble-shooting/support
Training for new schools/ schools trained over two years ago that have not had termly Development days
Two days in-school training for up to 45 people, two places on a regional training for reading leader/EYFS lead, three Development days – one per term
Support for Read Write Inc. schools trained in last two years
Three Development days – one per term
This request is made in the context of the investment (c£6m) provided to Oldham, as an Opportunity Area (OA), by the Department for Education (DfE). Formal approval for the receipt of the section 31 grant funding to resource the Opportunity Area programme was granted though a Cabinet Report on the 6 June 2016. The OA is committed to joint funding the programme by providing access to funds of up to £50K for the academic year 2019-20.

RESOLVED - That: permission is given to commission Ruth Miskin Training to deliver the programme outlined.

The purpose of this report is to consider an amendment to the Traffic Regulation Orders along Queen Street, Oldham further to the reversal of the one way working

RESOLVED - That:
the traffic regulation orders detailed at the end of this report be introduced

The purpose of the report is to seek approval to award a Business Improvement Grant in the Failsworth A62 Corridor.

RESOLVED - Approve the Business Improvement Grant award of £4,856.50 to M Group Manchester Ltd in respect of 485 Oldham Road, Failsworth
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This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing A627 Chadderton Way
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.
The work forms part of the Highway Investment Programme

RESOLVED - That:
delegated approval for the surfacing A627 Chadderton Way is accepted and the contract for the works be awarded to Kier Group PLC

The purpose of this report is to consider the stopping up of parts of highway at Mumps, Oldham which border the temporary pay and display car park (formally the Metrolink park and ride facility). The car park is earmarked for the Princes Gate development and once the car park has been closed to the general public, the areas of highway will be no longer necessary to the highway network

RESOLVED - That:
the areas of highway detailed in the schedule at the end of this report be stopped up under powers contained in Section 116 of the Highways Act 1980, as no longer necessary

The purpose of this report is to consider the introduction of time restricted parking restrictions within the layby outside the shops on Coleridge Road, Oldham to remove the parking problems being experienced

RESOLVED - That:
time restricted parking be introduced within the layby outside the shops on Coleridge Road, Oldham, in accordance with the schedule at the end of this report

The proposed materials specified are a specialist application and are to be laid by an approved Contractor. UL Bonding is the approved installer for the Northwest region

RESOLVED - That:
an exemption from CPR be granted for the procurement of the contractor to undertake the works

Approval has already been obtained for the council acquisition of the gas holder site from National Grid and also for the council to fund the full amount of the demolition costs and therefore the purpose of the report is for information only, to confirm the final demolition costs, which have been assessed on an open book basis and to provide a brief explanation for the increase in costs.

RESOLVED - That:
the council to complete the purchase of the gas holder site from National Grid and to pay the balance of the actual demolition costs incurred by National Grid.

To seek an exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j) pg21 of the rules:
Where an extension for a particular period can be justified, for example where a Service review includes the intention to co-terminate relevant Contracts within a reasonable period.
This will ensure continued Medicines Optimisation support for Public Health commissioned services covering the period 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020.
Over the coming year the single commissioning functions for Oldham Cares will be established. This provides an opportunity to join up commissioning of medicines optimisation support across organisations.

RESOLVED - That:
An exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j) pg21 of the rules:
Where an extension for a particular period can be justified, for example where a Service review includes the intention to co-terminate relevant Contracts within a reasonable period.

To seek approval for the Council to uphold its statutory duty and update the expired policy document under the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order (RRO) 2002. In order for a Local Authority (LA) to exercise the powers granted by the RRO, a detailed policy must be produced outlining the types of assistance available to its residents.

RESOLVED - That:
a)The recommendation is for the Council to approve the renewed RRO Policy and implement immediately. Therefore ensuring Oldham adheres to its statutory obligation and continues to provide various types of private sector housing renewals to residents of Oldham Borough.

The report seeks approval for the 2019/20 backlog maintenance work, required across the Council's Corporate Estate.

RESOLVED - That:
The 2019/20 Backlog Maintenance Programme was approved.

To award grants to town centre businesses.

RESOLVED - That:
Grants are awarded as described in this report to businesses to assist with town centre growth.

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.

RESOLVED - That:
1.To seek exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules to enter directly into a contract with Heritage Project Management for the provision of specialist advice in respect of OMA.
2.To award a contract to the Heritage Project Management for specialist advice in relation to OMA.