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Decisions published

31/08/2018 - Adoption of Highways - Development at Vulcan Street, Oldham - Fairbourne Walk ref: 3416    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: 01/10/2018

Effective from: 09/10/2018

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


31/08/2018 - Adoption of Highways - Development at Rochdale Road/Belmont Street, Oldham - Medina Grove ref: 3415    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: 01/10/2018

Effective from:

Decision:

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

Lead officer: Alison Dolan


31/08/2018 - Proposed Stopping Up of Highway - Part of Hawthorn Road, Oldham ref: 3414    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to consider the stopping up of part of a turning head facility at Hawthorn Road, Oldham.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 28/09/2018

Effective from: 06/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
part of the turning head of Hawthorn Road, Oldham be stopped up in accordance with the schedule at the end of this report, under powers contained in Section 116 of the Highways Act 1980

Lead officer: Sarah Robinson


31/08/2018 - Proposed Prohibition of Waiting - George Street, Failsworth ref: 3413    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to consider a request for the introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions on part of George Street, to alleviate obstructive parking taking place.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 28/09/2018

Effective from: 06/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time (double yellow lines) restrictions be introduced on George Street in accordance with the schedule at the end of this report

Lead officer: Darryll Elwood


31/08/2018 - Proposed Prohibition of Waiting - York Road, Chadderton ref: 3412    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to consider the introduction of waiting restrictions on York Road, Chadderton at its junction with Chadderton Park Road to alleviate obstructive parking taking place.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 28/09/2018

Effective from: 06/10/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time (double yellow lines) restrictions be introduced on York Road in accordance with the schedule at the end of this report

Lead officer: Darryll Elwood


31/08/2018 - Adoption of Highways - Development at Milne Street, Oldham - Evergreen Close ref: 3411    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: 28/09/2018

Effective from: 06/10/2018

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


30/08/2018 - Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) ref: 3396    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval for the publication of Oldham Council Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) as of 1st April 2018.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture

Decision published: 03/09/2018

Effective from: 11/09/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
•To note the approach to determining sites to include in the housing land supply (as per the new guidance set out in NPPF 2018) and those which have been discounted;
•To note the current five year housing land supply position;
•To approve the SHLAA for publication as soon as practicable;
•To use the SHLAA as the basis for an on-going Call for Sites process;
•Delegate authority to make updates to the SHLAA throughout the year, if required, to the Deputy Chief Executive – People and Place.

Lead officer: Christine Whittle


30/08/2018 - Establishment of a "Together With" Team ref: 3393    Recommendations Approved

To decide whether to establish a “Together With” Team within the Early Help service which will support universal and first touch services to become more able to:
•Identify the needs of individuals and families at the earliest opportunity, particularly those associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
•Initiate early intervention measures which remove, reduce or mitigate the adverse impact of ACE
•Engage and support in a way (‘Together With’) which encourages them to find and implement their own solutions to issues and which help them to become more resilient and self-reliant.
•Reduce dependency on specialist tier 2 and 3 services including social care.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 31/08/2018

Effective from: 30/08/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - To establish a “Together With” Team within the Early Help service:

Lead officer: Bruce Penhale


07/08/2018 - Demolition of Highbarn House, Royton Asset 00063 ref: 3392    Recommendations Approved

Highbarn House in Royton is a former residential and day care centre that has been surplus to requirements for some time. The Sports Development Team used some office space until recently but moved out to more suitable premises in July, leaving the building vacant. The decision has been made to demolish the building and market the site however there are insufficient funds in the Pre-Sales Budget to meet the demolition costs.
The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the Council to;
Allocate funding to demolish the property:

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise

Decision published: 28/08/2018

Effective from: 05/09/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Allocate funding to demolish the property:

Lead officer: Matt Gilray


06/08/2018 - 2018/19 Backlog Maintenance Programme ref: 3391    Recommendations Approved

Priority Backlog Maintenance items are required to maintain the operational use and value of the Council’s Corporate Estate and to mitigate risks associated with: statutory compliance, health and safety, to deter further consequential damage and to negate potential legal claims.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 23/08/2018

Effective from: 06/08/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the 2018/19 Priority Works as outlined at section 2.1 of the report be approved.

Lead officer: Jamie Kelly


04/05/2018 - Finance Service - Agresso Support Team Apprenticeship Roles ref: 3390    Recommendations Approved

To ensure the staffing requirements are in accordance with service needs and the appropriate posts a created to achieve this.
To support 'Get Oldham Working' by providing apprenticeship opportunities within the borough so that they can gain valuable skills, work experience and recognised qualifications.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 22/08/2018

Effective from: 04/05/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: Pending the publication, consultation and finalisation of an 'interim' ASO structure and based on the advice of colleagues from People Services, it is proposed that the following changes to the Agresso Support team's establishment to facilitate a successful recruitment process:
1. Delete the post of Assistant Accountant Grade 3
2. Create 2 x new posts of Apprentice Systems Analysts, (Finance

Lead officer: Andrew Moran


28/03/2018 - Finance Service Agresso Support Team. Review of posts prior to recruitment ref: 3389    Recommendations Approved

To ensure that staffing requirements are in accordance with service needs and appropriate posts are created to support this.

Decision Maker: Director of Finance

Decision published: 22/08/2018

Effective from:

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: pending the publication, consultation and finalisation of an 'interim' ASO structure and based on the advice of colleagues from People Services, it is proposed that the following changes are made to the Agresso Support team's establishment to facilitate a successful recruitment process:
Delete the posts of Systems Development Accountant (1 FTE Grade 6) and Finance System Office (1 FTE Grade 5)
Create new posts of Senior Systems Analyst (Finance, HR

Lead officer: Andrew Moran


15/08/2018 - Exemption from Contract Procedure Rules in accordance with CPR 21.3(i) – OMA and Oldham Coliseum Theatre (OCT) ref: 3388    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks approval, by way of an exemption to the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules (CPR) under 21.3(i).

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise

Decision published: 21/08/2018

Effective from: 29/08/2018

Decision:

RESOLVED - Exemption under contract procedure rules in accordance with CPR 21.3(i) related to OMA and Coliseum Theatre be approved.

Lead officer: Brian Enright