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To approve a funding contribution to expand
Hollinwood Academy
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Education and Culture (Cllr Paul Jacques)
Decision published: 25/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
Funding contribution be approved.
Lead officer: Andy Collinge
Expansion of school places
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Education and Culture (Cllr Paul Jacques)
Decision published: 25/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
Funding be agreed to expand the school by 5 places.
Lead officer: Andy Collinge
Since the formation of the NHS Health Checks
programme, OMBC have contracted with Merck Sharpe and Dohme Ltd
Informatics (MSDi) to search patient data and identify those
eligible for an NHS Health Check. This software has also provided a
system for local authority payment verification based on practice
activity of invitations sent out and number of NHS Health Checks
completed. A direct award was given to MSDI as a result of the need
to ensure compatibility with current GP systems.
This agreement commenced 1st April 2015 and was due to expire on
31st March 2018. An agreement to extend for 1 year, 1st April
2018-31st March 2019 was granted in February 2018. However in June
of this year, MSDI informed us that they would no longer be
providing the services. As a result, as an interim measure for one
year during 2018/19, MSDi were contracted to sub-contract the data
delivery to Emis, while also overseeing the design, build and roll
out of a new payment verification system.
This arrangement was for one year only, ending on 31st March 2019
and extending the current arrangement is not possible.
Emis Enterprises are already providing data management services to
Primary Care across Oldham and therefore we are seeking an
exemption to allow for a direct award of contract to Emis for 1st
April 2019-31st March 2020.
Decision Maker: Director of Economy
Decision published: 26/02/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: Approval to exempt from
tender the data contract to enable the monitoring of NHS Health
Checks delivered in GP practice.
Lead officer: Lianne Davies
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of double yellow lines within Kenworthy Gardens,
Warburton Court and Hopkinson Close, Uppermill, to remove
obstructive parking problems being experienced
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 07/02/2019
Effective from: 15/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time restrictions be introduced along part of
Kenworthy Gardens, Warburton Court and part of Hopkinson Close,
Upperrmil as detailed in the schedule at the end of this
report
Lead officer: Sarah Robinson
The report seeks formal approval for the
Council's inclusion in the Greater Manchester, Cheshire East and
Cheshire West & Chester Business Rates Pool for the financial
year 2019/20.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Decision published: 06/02/2019
Effective from: 14/02/2019
Decision:
Formal approval given for the Council's
inclusion in the Greater Manchester, Cheshire East and Cheshire
West and Chester Business Rates pool for 2019/20.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Anne Ryans
Report setting out information to determine
the Non-Domestic (Business Rates) Tax Base for 2019/20 using the
most up to date information and estimates available.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Decision published: 06/02/2019
Effective from: 14/02/2019
Decision:
To determine the final Non-Domestic (NDR) Tax
Bases for 2019/20.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Anne Ryans
The reason for this decision arises from the
need to continue the appointment of EWA architects to enable them:
to complete the design of the new heritage and arts centre (OMA) at
the former library on Union Street; complete the accompanying
off-site store at the Prince of Wales Industrial Estate; and cover
costs incurred in the close down of the Oldham Coliseum project
(OCT).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
The Council appoints EWA via the Construction Impact Framework
(CIF), to act as lead designer for the OMA and associated off-site
store projects, with an allocated budget.
Lead officer: Brian Enright
To approve a lease strategy for Tommyfield
shops
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
The lease strategy for existing shop tenants be approved in line
with recommendations of the report.
Lead officer: James Tolan
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions along Southlink,
Oldham to alleviate obstructive parking taking place
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
‘No waiting - At any time’ restrictions (double yellow
lines) be introduced along Southlink, Oldham in accordance with the
schedule and plan at the end of this report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions and bus stop
clearways along part of Godson Street Oldham, to alleviate
obstructive parking problems experienced by residents of Trinity
House when trying to cross the road
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time restrictions to be introduced along part of
Godson Street, Oldham in accordance with the schedule and plan at
the end of this report
Lead officer: Darryll Elwood
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions (in the form of
double yellow lines) along Franklin Street, Oldham to alleviate
obstructive parking
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
‘No waiting - At any time’ restrictions be introduced
along part of Franklin Street, Oldham in accordance with the
schedule and plan at the end of this report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider a
number of complaints received from local residents, businesses and
Ward Members requesting the introduction of prohibitive waiting
restrictions on parts of Lansdowne Road, Stockfield Road and
Arkwright Street, Chadderton to alleviate obstructive parking
taking place.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time (double yellow lines) restrictions be
introduced on parts of Lansdowne Road, Stockfield Road and
Arkwright Street, Chadderton in accordance with the schedule at the
end of the report
Lead officer: Darryll Elwood
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions at the junction of
Chamber Road and Millbank Close alleviate obstructive parking
problems experienced by motorists entering and exiting Millbank
Close, Oldham
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
‘No waiting - At any time’ restrictions to be
introduced at the junction of Chamber Road and Millbank Close,
Oldham in accordance with the schedule and plan at the end of this
report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions in the form of
double yellow lines on Coverhill Road at its junction with Furberry
Court to alleviate obstructive parking problems
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
'No waiting - At any time’ restrictions to be introduced on
Coverhill Road at its junction with Furberry Court, Grotton in
accordance with the schedule and plan at the end of this
report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions (double yellow
lines) on Edward Street and St Johns Street, Werneth to alleviate
obstructive parking problems experienced by motorists exiting St
Johns Street
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions be introduced at
the Edward Street / St Johns Street junction, Werneth, in
accordance with the schedule at the end of this report
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
The purpose of this report is to consider
requests received from residents and Local Ward Members for the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions on Rochdale Road,
High Crompton at its junctions with Mossgate Road, Samuel Lane and
Park Cottages. Also on the south side of Mossgate Road opposite
property numbers 5/7 to alleviate obstructive parking taking
place
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 05/02/2019
Effective from: 13/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
no waiting at any time (double yellow lines) restrictions be
introduced on Rochdale Road and Mossgate Road High Crompton in
accordance with the schedule and drawing number 47/A3/1527/1 at the
end of this report
Lead officer: Darryll Elwood
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions (double yellow
lines) along Stable Street, Chadderton to remove obstructive
parking problems being experienced by delivery drivers attempting
to access the grounds of the La Via Tapas restaurant
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 04/02/2019
Effective from: 12/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
double yellow lines are introduced along Stable Street, Chadderton,
in accordance with the schedule detailed in the proposal at the end
of this report
Lead officer: Sarah Robinson
To obtain approval for the adoption of
highways as Highway Authority and to identify the likely associated
revenue costs to the Council.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 04/02/2019
Effective from: 12/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the highways listed in Schedule 1 of this report be adopted as
highways maintainable at public expense
Lead officer: Alison Dolan
To approve public consultation on the Oldham
Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP)
Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and to approve the final
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Determination
Statement
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Decision published: 01/02/2019
Effective from: 09/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
To approve public consultation on the draft Oldham Town Centre
CAAMP SPD and supporting documents and to approve the final SEA
Determination Statement. This will allow the SPD to be prepared in
line with the Town and Country (Local Planning) (England)
Regulations 2012, Section 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the Statement of Community
Involvement (SCI).
Lead officer: Georgina Brownridge
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
to award a Business Improvement Grant in Shaw District
Centre.
The Council recognises the important role that independent
businesses play in sustaining the vibrancy and vitality of our high
streets and has developed a Business Improvement Grant scheme for
Shaw District Centre. Discretionary grants of 50% of the costs of
improvements, up to a maximum of £8,000, are available.
The Gin Gin Bar Ltd is a new business which has taken over the
vacant premises at 1 Milnrow Road. Shaw. The property is a former
locksmiths with a flat above and planning permission has been
granted for the change of use to a Gin Bar with ancillary office
office use. The property is undergoing a complete renovation and a
grant has been applied for towards the cost of the works.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 01/02/2019
Effective from: 29/01/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - To:
Approve a max award of £8,000 Business Improvement Grant to
the Gin Gin Bar Ltd in respect of 1 Milnrow Road, Shaw
Lead officer: Liz Whitehead
Decision Maker: Appeals Committee
Made at meeting: 10/12/2018 - Appeals Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2019
Effective from: 10/12/2018
Decision:
The meeting reconvened on Wednesday 30th January 2019 at 16.00pm to consider the further information provided in the Supplementary Information pack.
The Dismissing Officer, supported by the Human Resources Advisor, presented the supplementary information on behalf of the Authority. The Dismissing Officer called one witness.
The Appellant, supported by a Trade Union representative, presented his supplementary information. The Appellant called no witnesses.
The Panel asked questions of both parties and both parties asked question of each other.
Both parties were given the opportunity to summarise their case.
At 16.40 the Panel adjourned the meeting whilst deliberations took place regarding their decision. The parties were informed that they would be notified of the decision in writing within five working days.
The Panel was satisfied that that the Council’s policies and procedures had been followed correctly by the Dismissing Officer.
The Panel found all of the allegations proven, with the exception of allegation 6, which they found not proven. The Panel concluded that the Appellant’s conduct amounted to gross misconduct.
The Panel considered the submission of the appellant that there had been a significant difference in treatment between the Appellant and a colleague in relation to the maintenance of contemporaneous electronic records and concluded there had not been a significant difference.
The Panel gave consideration to the evidence submitted in mitigation, including that concerning the excessive workload due to vacancies in the team, and the lack of formal line management due to illness. The Panel also considered whether, taking into account all the circumstances, the sanction was too severe.
RESOLVED unanimously that, having carefully considered all the information presented by the Appellant and the Dismissing Officer, the appeal was dismissed.
The meeting started at 1.30 pm and ended at 4.12 pm
Award of town centre building grants to assist
regeneration of town centre.
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 08/01/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
to award building improvement grants
Lead officer: James Tolan
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 28/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 28/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 28/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 28/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision:
Consideration was given to a report of the Head of Strategy, Policy and
Partnerships, which sought approval to take forward the development of the Northern Roots project, with the proposed Alexandra Park Eco-Centre being the first phase. Under this project there would be consideration of opportunities to work with local communities to investigate ways that
Oldham could celebrate, protect and enhance its green spaces for the benefit of local people, the local economy and the planet.
Members were informed that Northern Roots would initially focus on the 160-acre Snipe Clough site adjacent to Alexandra Park and would investigate ways to enhance the sustainability and biodiversity of the site, to offer even greater opportunities for recreation and leisure for local people, and to promote growing and green enterprise projects.
The Northern Roots Project was an exciting opportunity for both Oldham and Greater Manchester and had become possible due to the work and achievements of the last six years of the co-operative agenda, working with communities and both celebrating and harnessing all the Borough had to offer as a green and growing town.
Members were informed that it would help make real and tangible the ambitions of the Oldham Plan for an inclusive economy, thriving communities and co-operative services; helping create great opportunities for residents, businesses and visitors.
The Cabinet noted that over the past six years, and as a tangible part of the co-operative borough ambition, community growing, horticulture skills and training, renewable energy and the local food economy had been developing. This was through a series of linked initiatives including Get Oldham Working, Get Oldham Growing, Growing Oldham, Feeding Ambition, Oldham Community Power and, more recently, the work on Thriving Communities.
When combined with proposals for the Alexandra Park Eco-centre, Northern Roots presented a significant opportunity and could be a positive new vehicle for change in Oldham, with the potential to be a powerful brand, pulling together existing and developing new initiatives around food, growing, sustainability and wellbeing in the borough, as well enabling community
engagement on opportunities and sites across the Borough.
Options/Alternatives considered:
Option 1 – Agree the recommendations
Option 2 – Do not agree the recommendations
RESOLVED - That the Cabinet would consider the commercially sensitive information contained at Item 11 of the agenda.
Improvements to depot area of Alexandra
Park
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 28/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision:
The Cabinet gave consideration to a report of the Principal Regeneration Officer which sought approval for funding for the Alexandra Park Depot Site Project.
The report presented a summary of the detailed work carried out to date in bringing forward the Alexandra Park Depot Site Project to ensure effective service delivery and support the Council’s ambition to make Oldham a green and growing place. This investment, and the delivery of an eco-centre, marked the first step for Oldham’s innovative Northern Roots project which would work with local communities to investigate ways that Oldham could celebrate, protect and enhance its green spaces for the benefit of local people, the local economy and the planet.
Northern Roots would initially focus on the 160-acre Snipe Clough site adjacent to Alexandra Park and would investigate ways to enhance the sustainability and biodiversity of the site, to offer even greater opportunities for recreation and leisure for local people, and to use the space for growing and green enterprise projects.
The report made recommendations for capital funding for the project.
RESOLVED - That the Cabinet would consider the commercially sensitive information contained at Item 12 of the agenda.
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Wards affected: Alexandra;
Lead officer: Brian Enright
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 28/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision:
The Cabinet gave consideration to a report of the Interim Education Provision Manager which
1. Set out the Council’s statutory obligations to determine the admission
arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools in Oldham for the academic year 2020-2021.
2. Informed the Cabinet of the proposed Co-ordinated Scheme for admissions for 2020-2021 and to sought approval for the proposals.
3. Informed the Cabinet of the proposed admission arrangements for admissions to community and voluntary controlled primary and secondary schools for the academic year 2020-2021 and to sought approval for the proposals.
4. Sought Cabinet approval to continue the current arrangements for appeals to the Independent Appeal Panel.
Options/Alternatives considered:
Option 1 - To approve the proposed Co-ordinated Scheme at Appendix A, the arrangements for admission to community and voluntary controlled primary and secondary schools, as set out in the Appendices B & C and the continuation of existing arrangements for appeals to the Independent Appeal Panel.
Option 2 - To request changes to the proposed admission arrangements.
RESOLVED – That the Co-ordinated Scheme and arrangements for admissions to community and voluntary controlled primary and secondary schools (as set out in Appendices A to C) and the current arrangements for appeals to the Independent Appeal Panel, for the academic year 2020-2021, be agreed.
To consider accreditation through the Living
Wage Foundation
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 28/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision:
Consideration was given to a report of the Strategy, Partnerships & Policy Manager (Corporate) and the Strategic Reward & Recognition Lead which sought approval to apply for Living Wage Accreditation and to note the cost of becoming and remaining accredited. A further report would come to a future meeting of the Cabinet and would include the proposed milestone plan, and full procurement and future financial implications.
The Cabinet were informed that the ambition for Oldham was to build an inclusive economy, with thriving communities and co-operative services. Oldham would be a place where everyone had a fair and real chance to access opportunities and improve their own lives. It would strive for an ambitious and socially mobile borough through making significant progress in living standards, wages and skills for everyone. As a major local employer, the Council was able to set an example demonstrating its aspirations and values.
The Living Wage Foundation recognised and celebrated the leadership shown by Living Wage employers across the UK. The aim was to increase the number of employers in the UK who were recognised for paying their staff the Living Wage. The Living Wage was an hourly rate set independently and updated annually. This was UK wide and announced in November of each year during Living Wage Week. The current rate for the Living Wage was £9.00 per hour (announced in November 2018). This rate was above the Government’s current National Living Wage of £7.83 per hour (£8.21 from April 2019).
Members were informed that improving wages played a significant role in building an inclusive economy, therefore the Living Wage was an important tool because it provided a level of pay that adequately allowed workers to provide for themselves and their families. As such, the Living Wage could help
tackle inequality. Paying a Living Wage could also boost the local economy by giving workers more money to spend on goods and services.
Members noted that, if the Council decided to apply for formal accreditation, it would require providers/suppliers to the Council, including sub-contractors, to all pay the Foundation Living Wage, in addition to that rate being paid for directly employed staff.
Phased accreditation recognised that full compliance could not be made at the outset, and the Council would have three years to achieve it, which was in line with the approach that other Councils had taken. The report included roposals to develop a three-year milestone plan with an ambition to secure full compliance within that time.
Options/Alternatives considered:-
Option 1 - Make an application to be a Living Wage employer
Option 2 - Not make an application to be a Living Wage employer (although continue to pay our directly employed staff the appropriate hourly rate from April each year)
RESOLVED - That:
1. Oldham Council’s application for Living Wage Accreditation be agreed, and the detailed work would proceed, with a further report to be presented back to Cabinet including the proposed milestone plan, and full procurement and future financial implications.
2. The annual cost of £480 to be paid to the Living Wage Foundation to become and remain accredited be noted. The detail of this would be included in the next Cabinet report as part of the overall implementation proposal.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Heather Moore
To secure expert support for the Council to
establish a master licence and social value conditions for a key
project and initiative Appendix 1 refers. This is an original piece
of work requiring specialist skills and experience both of which
the proposed contractor has.
Decision Maker: Director of Economy
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 07/01/2019
Decision:
Approval given for the contract to establish a
master licence and social value conditions for the key project and
initiative.
Lead officer: Jackie Wilson
Oldham Council has been awarded funding (as
part of a Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) bid) from
the Government's Controlling Migration Fund to recruit two Local
Authority Asylum Support Liaison Officers (LAASLOs) for two years.
This report seeks approval to create these posts.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 28/01/2019
Effective from: 25/01/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the decision is to accept the funding awarded and approve the
establishment of two new fixed-term posts.
Lead officer: Natalie Downs
To seek approval to Modify a contract for
provision of stairlifts, ceiling track hoists and vertical and step
lifts to domestic properties where residents have disabilities. The
Modification would allow an extension of the current contract to
31st May 2019 in order for a new procurement exercise to conclude.
The provision has been re-tendered and the contract award will be
considered by Commissioning Partnership Board in March 2019.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Health and Social Care
Decision published: 25/01/2019
Effective from: 02/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the contract for the provision
of stairlifts, ceiling track hoists and vertical and step lifts be
extended until 31st May 2019.
Lead officer: Lynda Megram