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Decisions published

26/10/2018 - Creation of new Senior Management Post in Lifelong Learning Service ref: 3491    Recommendations Approved

Following a service review it has been recognised that there is a need for a 3rd senior management position, the post holder to have specific responsibilities for a number of initiatives, including quality assurance and continuous improvement strategies, ICT and Business and Family Learning Curriculums.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 02/01/2019

Effective from: 26/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the post be established

Lead officer: Jon Bloor


17/10/2018 - Land to the rear of the former Waggon & Horses Public House, Rochdale Road, Oldham ref: 3446    Recommendations Approved

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 a private treaty sale at the earliest opportunity.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 31/10/2018

Effective from: 17/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: Sale of the freehold with conditions

Lead officer: Nikolaj Dockree


29/10/2018 - Adoption of Highways - Development at Laburnum Road, Oldham - Damson Close ref: 3444    Recommendations Approved

To obtain approval for the adoption of highways as Highway Authority and to identify the likely associated revenue costs to the Council.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 30/10/2018

Effective from: 08/11/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the highways listed in Schedule 1 of this report be adopted as highways maintainable at public expense

Lead officer: Alison Dolan


29/10/2018 - Adoption of Highways - Development at Coleridge Road, Oldham - Extension to Stevenson Drive (Phase 1) ref: 3443    Recommendations Approved

To obtain approval for the adoption of highways as Highway Authority and to identify the likely associated revenue costs to the Council.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 29/10/2018

Effective from: 06/11/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the highways and structures listed in Schedule 1 of this report be adopted as highways and retaining walls maintainable at public expense

Lead officer: Alison Dolan


19/10/2018 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Chester Street ref: 3432    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: 29/10/2018

Effective from: 19/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: the preferred option is the making of the Public Spaces Protection Order with the terms detailed in Schedules 1 and 2 (Appendix 2).

Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft


19/10/2018 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Langham Road ref: 3431    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: 29/10/2018

Effective from: 19/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: the preferred option is the making of the Public Spaces Protection Order with the terms detailed in Schedules 1 and 2 (Appendix 2).

Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft


19/10/2018 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Tamworth Street ref: 3430    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: 29/10/2018

Effective from: 19/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: the preferred option is the making of the Public Spaces Protection Order with the terms detailed in Schedules 1 and 2 (Appendix 2).

Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft


19/10/2018 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Bath Street ref: 3429    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: 29/10/2018

Effective from: 19/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: the preferred option is the making of the Public Spaces Protection Order with the terms detailed in Schedules 1 and 2 (Appendix 2).

Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft


01/05/2018 - Establishment of an Analytical Team ref: 3442    Recommendations Approved

Children’s Social Care and Early Help have a transformation plan supported over four years by the Reform Investment Fund with resources provided through the government’s Troubled Families programme. This is part of a wider Greater Manchester programme.
Part of the plan is the creation of an analytical team which will:
•Further develop:
-the data hub (which brings together data about individuals and families from different sources - such as social care, early help, education, police and Department of Work and Pensions),
-the systems for routinely matching data and updating the hub,
-systems which enable the operational use of the Hub by staff in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) who need to gather relevant information to inform service allocation decisions;
-the information governance arrangements which support the Hub and wider information sharing around provision of safeguarding and support;
•Undertake analysis of the impact of service interventions and the different outcomes achieved for individuals and families;
•Co-ordinate this analysis with the wider programme of service performance analysis undertaken by Business Intelligence for Children’s Services;
•Undertake analysis of individuals and families to inform development of systems for identifying at an early stage those families whose children are at risk of experiencing escalating problems in order to provide an evidence base to inform effective early intervention.
The work of the Team will inform focused re-design of services and pathways in order to support delivery of evidence based approaches to early intervention which deliver better outcomes for residents and reduce the need for the involvement of specialist services – for example, helping over time to reduce numbers of looked after children.

Decision Maker: GM ICS Executive Place Lead

Decision published: 24/10/2018

Effective from: 01/05/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Option C New Analytical Team
•An analytical team dedicated to this agenda would bring about the pace of delivery required.
•Will be aligned to the wider organisational agenda so that can benefit from, and contribute to, corporate developments.
•It would take advantage of expertise already in BIS.

Lead officer: Dami Awobajo


24/10/2018 - Contract Award: Greenfield Primary School - rebuild as expanded school ref: 3441    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval to accept a successful tender and award a contract.

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

Decision published: 24/10/2018

Effective from: 01/11/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
1. The results of the tendering exercise be noted
2. The successful tender be accepted
3. The contract be entered into

Lead officer: Andrew Sutherland


12/10/2018 - Highways England Designated Fund Programme - A663 Broadway (Trunk Road) ref: 3440    Recommendations Approved

•The delivery of four Designated Funds schemes by Oldham Council on behalf of Highways England be noted;
•The creation of four scheme budgets within the 2018/19 transport capital programme with a total value of £230,000 in order to deliver these schemes be noted;
•The overall value of the 2018/19 transport capital programme increasing by £230,000 be noted;
•Improvements to the highway network in Oldham as outlined below are noted.

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration

Decision published: 24/10/2018

Effective from: 02/11/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Oldham Council deliver the Designated Fund Programme works on behalf of Highways England to the terms and conditions set out in the Section 6 Agreement between Oldham Council and Highways England;

Lead officer: Eleanor Sykes


12/10/2018 - Henshaw Street, Oldham - Carriageway Resurfacing ref: 3436    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Henshaw Street
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.
The work forms part of the £6m Highway Investment Programme

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 24/10/2018

Effective from: 02/11/2018

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: Nigel Molden


23/10/2018 - Peel Street, Chadderton - Carriageway Resurfacing ref: 3435    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Peel Street
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.
The work forms part of the £6m Highway Investment Programme

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 23/10/2018

Effective from: 23/10/2018

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: Nigel Molden


15/10/2018 - Wider Area Network ref: 3434    Recommendations Approved

To commit resources to the Wider Area Network scheme from within the approved ICT capital programme, now that detailed financial and implementation information is available in relation to the project.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 23/10/2018

Effective from: 31/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Resources approves commitment of resources to the Wider Area Network scheme from within the approved ICT capital programme.

Lead officer: Jit Kara


06/09/2018 - Local Welfare Provision 2018/19 ref: 3433    Recommendations Approved

Oldham provides a Local Welfare Provision (LWP) scheme assisting vulnerable residents in the Borough with the supply of white goods and new and pre-loved furniture. This report seeks approval to modify the existing contracts with a view to extending them by a further 6 months allowing sufficient time to undertake a procurement process.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 22/10/2018

Effective from: 30/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
a)Approval is given to modify the current contracts under Rule 17.1 (b) (ii) of the Contract Procedure Rules.
b)The current contract is extended until 5th March 2019 with the current providers to allow time for a service review and a formal procurement process to be carried out.
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Lead officer: Caroline Lee


15/10/2018 - Transport Capital Programme 2018/19: Budget Update Report 2 ref: 3428    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: 17/10/2018

Effective from: 24/10/2018

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.
-Accept a contribution of £12k from the Saddleworth

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Sykes


15/10/2018 - 2018-2022 Capital Programme Update and Rephasing as at 30 September 2018 ref: 3427    Recommendations Approved

To realign/rephase capital scheme budgets across the life and beyond the 2018-2022 capital programme.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 16/10/2018

Effective from: 24/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance

Lead officer: Jit Kara


12/10/2018 - Counthill Road, Oldham Carriageway Resurfacing ref: 3426    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Counthill Road
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.
The work forms part of the Incentive Fund Programme

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 16/10/2018

Effective from: 12/10/2018

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: Nigel Molden


12/10/2018 - Smallbrook Road, Shaw Carriageway Resurfacing ref: 3425    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Smallbrook Road
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.
The work forms part of the Incentive Fund Programme

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 16/10/2018

Effective from: 12/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is granted and that the contract for the work is awarded to Tarmac Trading Ltd

Lead officer: Nigel Molden


12/10/2018 - Park Bridge Road Carriageway Resurfacing ref: 3424    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Park Bridge Road
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.
The work forms part of the £6m Highway Investment Programme

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 16/10/2018

Effective from: 12/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is accepted and that the contract for the works is awarded to Tarmac Trading Ltd

Lead officer: Nigel Molden