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This report seeks exemption from Contract Procedure rules under Rule 21.3 (e) in order to continue with the current commissioning arrangement with the University of Salford and Planit-IE, who have been involved at the start of the project in terms of feasibility and soil testing the whole of the site, as part of phase 1 of the project.
Moving to phase 2 is dependent upon the survey carried out by the existing supplier and it would not be warranted for use by another provider as this would mean that a further survey would need to be re-commissioned.

RESOLVED - To waive the Council’s contract procedure rules and appoint the University of Salford and Planit-IE for phase two.

To seek approval for public consultation on the draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) which will set out how the council will involve the community in the preparation and the revision of the Local Plan and the consideration of planning applications.

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the six week public consultation on the draft Statement of Community Involvement.

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) under the terms of the Leisure Management contract, Change in Law, have submitted a financial claim. Following negotiation with the Council and OCL this report sets out the details of the claim and the payment required.

RESOLVED - That:
compensation is payable for the accepted Changes in Law as set out in Table 2 and the financial implications section being agreed.

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) under the terms of the Leisure Management contract, Change in Law, have submitted a financial claim. Following negotiation with the Council and OCL, this report sets out the details of the claim and the payment required.

RESOLVED - That:
compensation is payable for the accepted Changes in Law being agreed.

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 adjacent to Torwood Road, Chadderton, to the rear of No 36 Torwood Road

RESOLVED - That:
Approval is sought to appoint Coating Services Limited, who submitted the most economically advantageous and methodologically sound tender, to commence retaining wall reconstruction works at Torwood Road, Chadderton

This report requests approval to an exemption from the Councils Contract Procedure Rules to award a six-month contract to KeyRing Living Support Networks (KeyRing).

RESOLVED - That:
Option C: To approve an exemption from the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules to award a contract to KeyRing Living Support Networks.
To award a contract to KeyRing Living Support Networks on or after 1st September 2018 to 31st March 2019 at the current contract charges.

To approve the deletion of the post of Public Health and Wellbeing Manager and to create the new post of Public Health Business and Strategy Manager. This post has been graded at SM3 under the Council’s job evaluation scheme on NJC Terms and Conditions of Service. It is intended that the current post holder of Public Health and Wellbeing Manager would be appointed to the post of Public Health Business and Strategy Manager with effect from 1st April 2018.

RESOLVED - That:
the deletion of the post of Public Health and Wellbeing Manager and to create the new post of Public Health Business and Strategy Manager be approved.

To approve the deletion of the post of Public Health and Wellbeing Manager and to create the new post of Public Health Business and Strategy Manager. This post has been graded at SM3 under the Council’s job evaluation scheme on NJC Terms and Conditions of Service. It is intended that the current post holder of Public Health and Wellbeing Manager would be appointed to the post of Public Health Business and Strategy Manager with effect from 1st April 2018.

RESOLVED - That:
the deletion of the post of Public Health and Wellbeing Manager and to create the new post of Public Health Business and Strategy Manager be approved.

To seek delegated approval to accept a successful tender and award a contract for the provision of the support and delivery of the Oldham Housing Strategy 2018-2021.

The Councils Housing Strategy is due for renewal in 2018. Since the last Housing Strategy was completed, significant changes have occurred in the reduced level of capacity within the Strategic Housing Team to support this work, the development of a Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and policy changes in the National Planning Policy Framework and associated National Planning Guidance, including a national housing test of delivery.

RESOLVED - That:For the Deputy Chief Executive People and Place to accept / approve the recommended tender to enter into a contract for the provision of the support and delivery of the Oldham Housing Strategy 2018-2021

The report seeks approval from the Chief Executive and Leader of the Council in consultation with the Director of Legal Services and Director of Finance to exercise their delegated powers to approve the funding package and shareholder loan and to enter into all necessary agreements and documents outlined in the report.

RESOLVED - That: the Chief Executive and Leader of the Council in consultation with the Director of Legal Services and Director of Finance agree to exercise their delegated powers to approve the funding package and shareholder loan and to enter into all necessary agreements and documents outlined in the report.

Ensure that that council can make use of its Geographic Information to support the borough economic development, meet resident needs and meet statutory obligations

Establish a Temporary GIS Programme Team
Establishment of a Temporary GIS Programme Team would mean the following benefits would be realised.
Well-managed and effective use of geospatial information along with properly implemented ‘fit for purpose’ systems and solution can provide real benefits to the Council in the way in which it delivers services to residents, businesses and partners. The following key benefits for Oldham are
•Better decision making: easy access to quality shared intelligence and information, improved customer insight with easily understood and appropriate geographically based performance management information.
•Greater GIS support for self-service through use of web mapping: a first line of response for public enquiries, reduced time spent by residents and businesses finding information about services.
•Each resident’s GIS customer related journey through council services will be efficient, add value, and unnecessary/ repeat contact will be avoided. Timely provision of accurate up to date geographical information will improve levels of customer service.
•Reduced data duplication: use of master dataset reduces costs, errors and facilitates the sharing of services by referring to the same data.
•Information sharing culture and framework that will facilitate and encourage joint working between services and with partner agencies leading to better services and strategic advantage.
The GIS Programme will ultimately enable better use of Council resources, providing a positive impact on ways of working on a daily basis, enabling officer to be spent more effectively in delivering services.

The Council has an opportunity to participate in a ‘community energy asset bank’ pilot scheme, which would match up owners of buildings and assets with community groups (such as Oldham Community Power) wishing to use those assets for renewable energy projects. This has previously been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on 16 January 2018.

RESOLVED - That:
the Council:-
1. Agrees to take part in the community energy asset bank scheme
2. Commits to making its strategic partners aware of the pilot scheme through the Oldham Partnership

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

RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is accepted and that the contract for the works are awarded to J Hopkins Contractors Ltd