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This report details budget changes within the
agreed 2019/20 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: 10/02/2020
Effective from: 18/02/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
-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.
Lead officer: Eleanor Sykes
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
for the Council to enter into a range of lease agreements with
Private Landlords to support and enhance the provision of more
Temporary Accommodation (‘TA’) properties as outlined
in the Council’s recently adopted Housing Strategy.
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 25/11/2019
Effective from: 03/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
It is recommended that the Council:
• proceed to enter into up to 50 lease agreements with private
landlords commencing with the initial cohort highlighted in
Appendix one (and any pending properties not detailed within this
report considered necessary to meet the Council’s
requirements), subject to the agreement of the clauses set out in
the Council’s draft lease agreement (OMBC Draft Lease) in
Appendix two.
• authorises the report author and/or his/their nominee in
consultation with legal and finance officers, and the Director of
Economy to negotiate terms to facilitate the recommendations
• authorise the Director of Legal Services or his nominated
representatives to sign and/or affix the Common Seal of the Council
to all contractual documentation and associated or ancillary
documentation referred to above and/or required to give effect to
the above authorisations, delegations and recommendations in this
report.
Lead officer: Albert Margai
This report details budget changes within the
agreed 2019/20 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: 14/11/2019
Effective from:
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
-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.
Lead officer: Eleanor Sykes
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
to award a Business Improvement Grant in Lees District
Centre.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise
Decision published: 05/11/2019
Effective from:
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
A Business Improvement Grant be approved for £8000 in respect
of Assure Certification Ltd, 96 High Street, Lees
Lead officer: Liz Whitehead
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
to award a Business Improvement Grant in the Failsworth A62
Corridor.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise
Decision published: 05/11/2019
Effective from:
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
The Business Improvement Grant award is approved for £1,235,
in respect of Unicar Auto, 153 Oldham Road, Failsworth.
Lead officer: Liz Whitehead
To seek approval for:-
a) A budget of £30,000 for immediate technical feasibility
work to establish the viability of the Wrigley Head Solar Farm
proposal (see separate Officer Delegated Decision Report)
b) Subject to the above work indicating project viability, a
further budget of £137,000 for detailed feasibility and
project development for Wrigley Head Solar Farm
c) To take part in a Greater Manchester consortium ERDF bid,
comprising four Local Authorities and Energy Systems Catapult as
the Lead Partner
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Decision published: 28/10/2019
Effective from: 05/11/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
Option 2 – Proceed with feasibility and project development
work and join the GM ERDF bid consortium The Council would
participate in the UCEGM consortium bid for ERDF funding, led by
ESC, and will continue the feasibility work and the further
development of the planning application, subject to confirmation
that Energy Systems Catapult have received legal advice advising
them that their proposed approach is eligible
Lead officer: Andrew Hunt
The purpose of this report is to confirm that
the subject property is surplus to the Council’s operational
requirements and Officers are authorised to dispose of the property
via private treaty at the earliest opportunity.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 23/10/2019
Effective from: 11/09/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
The preferred option / recommendation is to approve OPTION 1.
As part of the terms of sale, it is proposed that the Council seeks
to recover its professional fees from the purchaser of £750
including disbursements. In parallel, a restriction on residential
development for 10 years will be included on the title.
Lead officer: Nikolaj Dockree
The purpose of this report is to consider
introduction of prohibition of waiting restrictions at the
crossroads junction of Durham Street and Cambridge Street, Oldham,
to combat obstructive parking
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the Prohibition of Waiting restriction is introduced, in accordance
with the schedule detailed in the proposal at the end of this
report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider
introduction of prohibition of waiting restrictions on Wellington
Road at the junctions of Knoll Close and Tenterfield Close to
combat the obstructive parking of vehicles on Wellington Road
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time (double yellow lines) restrictions be
introduced on Wellington Road at the junctions of Knoll Close and
Tenterfield Close in accordance with the schedule at the end of
this report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider
extending the existing double yellow lines on the North side of
Villa Road across the driveway of properties 1 to 11 to combat
obstructive parking
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the existing Prohibition of Waiting restriction is extended, in
accordance with the schedule detailed in the proposal at the end of
this report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider
introduction of prohibition of waiting restrictions at the junction
of Mora Avenue with Burnley Lane to protect the visibility splays
for vehicles exiting Mora Avenue
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time (double yellow lines) restrictions be
introduced on Mora Avenue and Burnley Lane in accordance with the
schedule at the end of this report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider
introduction of prohibition of waiting and bus stop restrictions on
the A62 in Scouthead in the vicinity of Focus Education and
Saddleworth Stars Nursery School to combat dangerous and
obstructive parking associated with the site
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time (double yellow lines) and bus stop cage
markings (clearway) restrictions be introduced on the A62 in
Scouthead in the vicinity of Focus Education and Saddleworth Stars
Nursery School
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider
introduction of prohibition of waiting restrictions on the un-named
access road off Manor Road, Oldham, to combat obstructive
parking
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the Prohibition of waiting restriction is introduced, in accordance
with the schedule detailed in the proposal at the end of this
report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider an
amendment to the drawing for the stopping up of parts of highway at
Mumps that was original approved under delegated powers on 11 June
2019. The extent of the area to be stopped up has changed which
also requires a slight amendment to the associated schedules
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the amended drawing and schedules detailed in the proposal at the
end of the report be approved and the drawings and schedules
detailed in decision recording 3121 be rescinded
Lead officer: Sarah Robinson
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 21/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 21/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 21/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 21/10/2019
Decision:
Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Education and Skills and Early Years which sought approval of the draft Education Provision Strategy 2020/24 and delegated authority to update the strategy annually in line with demographic and place pressures during the period the strategy was in place.
The strategy provided the context and policy for the provision of education places for children and young people aged 2-19 including both mainstream school paces and SEND.
It was reported that the Council had a statutory duty to ensure there were enough school places available to local children and young people. The Current process or approving and the establishment of new provision was in comparison to other Greater Manchester Authorities was lengthy and time consuming. A new process of approving schools and expansions was contained within the strategy.
Options/alternatives considered
Option 1 - Adopt the Education Provision Strategy as appended to this report. The strategy reflected the Council’s position to provide high quality places and provision.
Option 2 - Suggest amendments to the strategy as presented. This was not a recommended option as the strategy had been developed to address the most pressing requirements in the Borough.
Option 3 - Decide not to adopt the strategy, which would leave the council vulnerable in implementing its statutory duty to provide enough school places.
RESOLVED – That:
1. The Education Provision Strategy 2020-2024 be approved and adopted.
2. Authority be delegated to the responsible Cabinet Member and the responsible Director to update the strategy annually in line with demographic and place pressures during the period that the strategy was in place.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 21/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
Councillors Fielding, Jabbar and Shah declared a personal interest in Items 8 and 11 by virtue of their Council appointment to the Foxdenton Development Board.
Consideration was given to a report of the Deputy Chief Executive, People and Place which sought to update the Cabinet on the progress made regarding the Broadway Green Development and sought approval to the provision of a commercial loan to the Joint Venture company delivering the project.
The Broadway Green Development was being promoted by a Joint Venture partnership between Oldham Council, Grasscroft Property and Seddon Construction. The site had detailed planning consent for a new link road and the first two residential phases of the development.
Most of the link road from Foxdenton Lane had been constructed and the next and final phase of the development was the construction of the new Broadway Junction. Prior to the start of the works, Highways England required a bond which they would hold and utilise to cover the cost of any works if there was an issue that required attention.
On completion, the new junction, would become adopted highway and the responsibility of Highways England.
Options/alternatives
As detailed in the commercially sensitive report at Item 11
RESOLVED – That the Cabinet would consider the commercially sensitive information as detailed at Item 11 before a decision.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 21/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Economy which sought to update the Cabinet on works required to be carried out by the Council in support of the replacement Saddleworth School on the former WH Shaw site.
Further to reports considered by the Cabinet on the 21st July 2014 and 30th March 2015, a revised cost of the scheme was provided to Members and approval was sought to delegate the negotiation and agreement of the updated Head of Terms for the land transaction to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills and the Leader.
Options/alternatives considered
Option 1 – To agree the recommendations as detailed within the report.
Option 2 – Not to agree the recommendations as detailed within the report.
RESOLVED – That the Cabinet would consider the commercially sensitive information as detailed at Item 10 before making a decision.
This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Dowry Street, Fitton Hill Road,
Falmouth Street, Kent Street
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 22/10/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is accepted and that the
contract for the works are awarded to J Hopkins Contractors
Ltd
Lead officer: Matthew McGreal
The purpose of this report is:
1. To seek approval from the authorised delegated officer, to
sanction the use of £91k in the capital programme for
‘Foxdenton Hall – Essential Health
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 21/10/2019
Effective from: 21/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That
1. £91k be allocated from the ‘Foxdenton Hall –
Essential Health
Lead officer: Matthew Kearns
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
for the awarding of the contract for the provision of external
enforcement services. The contract is for one year and will augment
the in-house enforcement agent service for Council Tax and Business
Rates.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Decision published: 17/10/2019
Effective from: 25/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:the contract be awarded to the
highest scoring bidders which ensures compliance with financial and
contract procedure rules benefitting the Council with high quality
service, competitive pricing and social value outcomes.
Lead officer: Caroline Lee
To vary the lease arrangements at 46/48
Yorkshire Street
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 15/10/2019
Effective from: 15/10/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the existing lease may be varied at 46/48 Yorkshire Street.
Lead officer: James Tolan