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Approval for the Council‘s re-contracting for an eBulk DBS supplier from 25 December 2018 as part of a GM collaboration
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Decision published: 15/04/2019
Effective from: 25/04/2019
Decision:
Join the AGMA Collaboration and contract the
services of CBS Ltd for the full contract period of 2 years (with
the option for two additional one-year extensions)
Lead officer: Adam Ratcliffe
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
for the Council to dispose of an area of land to the rear of
Chadderton Health and Wellbeing Centre to Simple Modular Solutions
Limited.
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 11/04/2019
Effective from: 09/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the Council dispose of an area
of land to the rear of Chadderton Health and Wellbeing Centre to
Simple Modular Solutions. The terms of the proposed sale are
detailed in Appendix One of the report.
Lead officer: Mark Prestwich
The purpose of this report is to consider a
request for the introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions on
the original section of Lees Road, Oldham which is accessed via the
north side of Lees Road dual carriageway. The purpose of the
waiting restrictions is to alleviate the obstructive parking
practices taking place
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 04/04/2019
Effective from: 12/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
a Traffic Regulation Order be introduced - no waiting at any time
(double yellow line) restrictions on part of the original section
of Lees Road, Oldham in accordance with the schedule detailed at
the end of this report
Lead officer: Darryll Elwood
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of a Prohibition of Stopping Order (Bus Stop
Clearways) in two separate locations on Cromford Street, Derker to
alleviate the obstructive parking currently taking place
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 04/04/2019
Effective from: 12/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
a ‘No Stopping Order’ in the form of Bus Stop Clearways
be introduced on Cromford Street, Derker in accordance with the
schedule at the end of this report
Lead officer: Darryll Elwood
To seek approval for the awarding of the 12
month extension option within the contract for the vehicle tracking
system.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 04/04/2019
Effective from: 28/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - Approved extension
Lead officer: Stephen Aikman
The purpose of this report is to consider an
amendment to a Traffic Regulation Order along Oxford Street, Oldham
by removing a length of double yellows from outside numbers 4
– 24 and the layby area adjacent to number 2 Oxford
Street
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 04/04/2019
Effective from: 02/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
part of the Traffic Regulation Order along Oxford Street, Oldham,
be amended in accordance with the schedules at the end of this
report
Lead officer: Sarah Robinson
This report requests approval to extend the
current contract for the delivery of Oldham’s
Children’s Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitor service
from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020.
The current contract for the delivery of Oldham’s
Children’s Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitor service
is delivered by Cuffe and Lacey Ltd (formerly Excel Social Work and
Therapeutic Services) who commenced delivery on 1st July 2017
following a competitive tender process. The contract is due to
expire on March 31st 2019 although there is an option to extend
this contract by a further twelve months.
The provision of the service is a statutory requirement and aims to
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•Ensure that children and young people are aware of and able
to access appropriate services
•Provide advice and information so that children and young
people are empowered to ensure their views and wishes are heard,
their rights are respected and reflected in the decision making
about their lives in order to assist them in making balanced
decisions regarding their welfare and support.
•Provide an independent visitor to advise and befriend those
children and young people where it is considered in their best
interests.
Contract Monitoring Data shows that for this current year (up until
Q3) 23 referrals for advocacy had been received with an additional
37 children and young people supported in their conference and
review processes.
Recruitment of Independent Visitors (IVs) has been an ongoing issue
with this contract which predates the appointment of the current
provider. There are currently 4 young people awaiting allocation of
an IV.
The provider is represented on the Corporate Parenting Panel and
has made constructive working links with the Children in Care
Council.
There is ongoing dialogue with the provider and the Safeguarding
Unit about how to maximise the benefit of advocacy to the child
protection conference process.
Decision Maker: Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)
Decision published: 03/04/2019
Effective from: 29/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: That approval is given to
extend the contract for the delivery of Oldham’s
Children’s Rights, Advocacy and Independent visitor service
for one year for a total contract value of £61,000. This is
within Procurement rules, and the scope for this extension is
within the specification of the original contract.
This option maintains service continuity and enables current areas
of improvement and development to be followed through to
implementation.
Lead officer: Anthony Shaw
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
to acquire an interest in the subject properties and note and
accept the exemption from the Council's Contract Procedure Rules in
connection with the specialist advice received in connection with
the transaction.
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 02/04/2019
Effective from: 10/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That approval is granted for the
Council to acquire an interest in the subject properties and the
exemption from the Council's Contract Procedure Rules as set out in
the report are noted and accepted.
Lead officer: Mark Prestwich
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
to award 3 Business Improvement Grants in Shaw District
Centre.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 01/04/2019
Effective from: 09/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
Approve Business Improvement Grant awards as follows:
•£2,450 to JMC Motors Ltd in respect of their premises
on Beal Lane, Shaw
•£860 to Rylands Shoes Ltd in respect of Sole2Sole, 72
Market Street, Shaw
•£1,325 to Wrights Interiors Ltd in respect of 14
Milnrow Road, Shaw
Lead officer: Liz Whitehead
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions (double yellow
lines) on Victoria Street, Shaw to alleviate obstructive parking
problems at its junction with Rochdale Road
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 29/03/2019
Effective from: 28/03/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions to be introduced
on Victoria Street at its junction with Rochdale Road, Shaw, 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 an
amendment to the proposed 20mph zone within the Haven Lane area of
Moorside
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 29/03/2019
Effective from: 09/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
that the streets listed in the schedule at the end of this report
be included within the Haven Lane area 20mph Zone
Lead officer: Sarah Robinson
The purpose of this report is to consider the
reversal of part of the one way working along Roscoe Street, Oldham
and the revocation of part of the one way working along part of
Rhodes Bank, Oldham to facilitate vehicular access to new car park
arrangements associated with the Princes Gate development
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 29/03/2019
Effective from: 09/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the one way orders described in the schedules at the end of this
report be amended
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: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 29/03/2019
Effective from: 28/03/2019
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 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: 29/03/2019
Effective from: 28/03/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the highways listed in Schedule 1 of this report be adopted as
highways maintainable at public expense
Lead officer: Alison Dolan
An additional DFG allocation of £219,605
was awarded by Government on 9th January 2019, to be spent by March
2019. Grant paid under this determination may be used to provide
DFGs or for any other social care capital projects.
Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 18/03/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
Option B: to utilise additional capital funding as outlined in the
body of the report at table 1.
This option utilises additional funding for measures that improve
the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities and which
address identified gaps in community health and social care
provision.
Lead officer: Lynda Megram
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision:
Consideration was given to a report of the Deputy Chief Executive, Corporate and Commercial which sought approval of the procurement and implementation of a new proprietary Human Resources Payroll System.
The system was required to meet the ambition of the Council and its partners to implement a single system predicated on next generation technology on a loud based architecture which aligned with the Council’s IT and digital strategy, enabled greater efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of support services and created an opportunity of growth of HR and payroll as a traded service in the future.
Options/Alternatives
Option 1 – Do nothing.
Option 2 – Consolidate to one of the systems.
Option 3 – Outsource to 3rd party- Managed Service
Option 4 – Procure and Implement new propriety HRP System.
RESOLVED – That the Cabinet would consider the commercially sensitive information contained at Item 14 before making a decision.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision:
Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Finance which sought approval for Local Taxation and Benefits Discretionary Polices for 2019/20, covering Discretionary Council Tax Discounts, discretionary Business Rate Relief, Local Welfare Provision and Discretionary Housing payments.
The report provided the full detail of proposed updates to the discretionary policies used to support Local Taxation and Benefits administration i.e. Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and Council Tax Reduction administration. The policies and proposed changes were:
The Discretionary Council Tax Discounts Policy
· To widen the Council Tax discount for Care Leavers to support Care Leavers up to the age of 25.
· To introduce criteria to set out the circumstances in which the Council will support those experiencing exceptional financial hardship in paying their Council Tax.
· To incorporate these two areas of discretionary support into one overarching Discretionary Council Tax Discounts Policy.
The Discretionary Rate Relief Policy
· To incorporate details of the new Retail Discount Policy
· Revision of the policy to reflect the removal of Central Government funded Pub Relief and Local Newspaper Relief schemes
· An adjustment to the Discretionary Revaluation Relief policy to re-introduce the requirement for businesses to apply for this relief and to reflect reduced Government funding in the third year of the scheme.
The Local Welfare Provision Policy
· To include reference to supporting care leavers up to the age of 25 via this scheme
The Discretionary Housing Payment Policy
· To include reference to supporting care leavers under 25
· To adjust the criteria setting out the period of time for which an award will be granted to support those needing help in meeting their housing costs. This will normally be 26 weeks.
Members welcomed the changes to the policies particularly the proposal to widen the Council Tax discount for Care Leavers to support Care Leavers up to the age of 25.
Options/Alternatives
Option 1 - Members could choose to not to agree the changes in relation to each of the proposed revisions to discretionary policies.
Option 2 – Approve the Local Taxation and Benefits Discretionary Policies.
Option 2 – Approve some of the proposed changes to Local Taxation and Benefits Discretionary Policies.
RESOLVED - The Local Taxation and Benefits’ Discretionary Policies for the 2019/20 financial year (as presented at Appendices 1 to 4) be approved, including revisions to address legislative and local issues.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision:
The Cabinet gave consideration to a report of the Director of Finance which provided Members with an update on the Council’s 2018/19 forecast revenue budget position and the financial position of the capital programme as at 31 December 2018, (quarter 3) together with the revised capital programme 2018/23.
Revenue Position
The current forecast outturn position for 2018/19 was a projected favourable variance of £0.255m after allowing for approved and pending transfers to and from reserves.
The most significant area of concern was the People and Place Portfolio, and an update on the major issues driving the projections were detailed at Annex 1 of the report.
The overall corporate position was being managed by offsetting favourable variances, most notably from Capital, Treasury and Corporate Accounting budgets, in part caused by the anticipated cost of borrowing and capital finance being lower than budgeted and the availability of additional Treasury Management income and unringfenced grants not allocated to service budgets.
Housing Revenue Account and Dedicated Schools Grant
Information on the quarter 3 position of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and collection fund was also outlined in the report.
There were no significant issues of concern in relation to the HRA and Collection Fund however the DSG continued to be an area facing a financial challenge with an increase in the projected year-end deficit. Action was being taken to bring the DSG towards a balanced budget.
Capital Position
The most up to date capital spending proposals for 2018/23 were provided to Members. The revised Capital programme budget was £48.267m at the close of month 9, a net decrease of £41.706m from the original budget of £89.658 and a reduction of £0.571m from the £49.391m reported at month 8.
Actual expenditure to 31st December 2018 was £36.507m (75.64% of forecast outturn).
It was reported that at this stage in the financial year, the forecast position would continue to change with additional re-profiling into future years.
Options/Alternatives considered
Option 1 – To approve the forecast revenue and capital positions presented in the report including proposed changes.
Option 2 – To approve some of the forecasts and changes detailed within the report.
Option 3 – Not to approve any of the forecasts and changes detailed within the report.
RESOLVED – That:
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision:
Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Finance which sought approval to a request for deferment on Non-Domestic Rates payments for part of the financial year 2019/20.
The Council had been approached by a local business with a request to defer its Non-Domestic Rates payments 2019/20.
Options/Alternatives
Option 1 – Refuse the proposed deferment of Non-Domestic Rates.
Option 2 – Accept the proposed deferment of Non-Domestic Rates.
RESOLVED – That the Cabinet would consider the commercially sensitive information contained at Item 15 of the agenda before making a decision.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 04/04/2019
Decision:
The Cabinet gave consideration to a report of the Director of Environmental Management which summarised the key features of Greater Manchester’s feasibility study and Outline Business Case (OBC) to reduce nitrogen dioxide exceedances in Oldham and across Greater Manchester, in the shortest possible time including the introduction of Clean Air Zones.
The OBC had been developed by Oldham Council collectively with all the Greater Manchester Local Authorities and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and coordinated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in line with Governmental direction and guidance.
It was reported that a ‘public conversation’ was proposed to run between early May and min June to help further inform the work, this would supplement the more targeted stakeholder engagement that was ongoing with affected business. The engagement process would inform the further development of the measures identified in the Outline Business Case.
It was noted that it was important to recognise the clear differences between Clean Air Zones and Congestion Charging Systems, the objective of any penalty in a Clear Air Zone was for all vehicles which drive within the zone to have engines which complied with emissions standards, unlike a congestion charge which sought to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
Members welcomed the proposals and discussed the involvement of schools in the promotion of Clean Air.
It was further noted that consultation with stakeholders including Private Hire Taxis had been very positive.
Options/Alternatives
Option 1 – Approve the Outline Business case for submission to the Government’s Joint Air Quality Unit
Option 2 – Do not approve the Outline Business case for submission to the Government’s Joint Air Quality Unit.
RESOLEVD – That:
1. The feasibility study undertaken to date be adopted.
2. Further stakeholder engagement and public consultation was an essential part of the process to help inform and refine ongoing work to produce a Full Business Case by the end of the calendar year;
3. The Outline Business Case (for submission to the government's Joint Air Quality Unit) be approved.
4. The commencement of the public conversation and engagement activity from 15 May 2019 be approved.
5. Further reports would be submitted to Cabinet on:
· the proposals for statutory consultation, informed by the outcome of the public conversation and engagement.
· formal approval of the Full Business Case.
6. Transport for Greater Manchester to continue with the activity to produce the Full Business Case on their behalf under the direction of the Greater Manchester Clean Air Steering Group; and
7. Authority be delegated to Deputy Chief Executive (People and Place) and the Portfolio holder (Neighbourhoods) for the approval of submission of supplementary information.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2019
Effective from: 04/03/2019
Decision:
Consideration was given to a report of the Deputy Chief Executive, People and Place which sought approval for proposed revisions to the existing Co-operative Approach to the Use of Assets with a view to promoting an alternative approach to improve and streamline the process.
It was noted that the revised policy would:
Options/Alternatives considered
Option 1 – To retain the current approach to the use of Council Assets policy and the Council’s approach to community assets transfer.
Option 2 - In order to improve / streamline the CAT process and as a means of objectively filtering expressions of interest from community groups etc to agree to:-
· The proposed revisions to the Co-operative Approach to the Use of Council Assets Policy.
· Use of the application form and assessment matrix with effect from the 1 April 2019.
· The Council limiting applicants to a period of 12 months in which to complete a lease otherwise the group had to either re-apply or the Council may opt to withdraw and re-categorise the asset to the Surplus Estate for subsequent disposal if substantive / meaningful progress towards a CAT is not made by the applicant / group.
· Where the Council had yet to receive a full business case from existing CAT applicants (ie as indicated in Appendix 2), then they were to be requested to complete the application form and also advised of the assessment matrix / the revised process / time limits to progress matters as outlined above.
· Note that groups occupying Council assets and where no formal lease was currently in place that the Council would no longer be in a position to cover the running costs and repairs & maintenance. Notice periods and engagement with groups would follow if this was approved.
RESOLVED – That the proposed amendments to the Council’s current Cooperative approach to the Use of Council’s Assets policy be approved to clarify the process of Community Asset Transfer from both the Council’s and Applicant’s perspective.
The Pure Innovations contract was procured in
March 2017 to deliver travel training to children and young people
with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in
Oldham. The contract was let for two years (to March 2019) with an
option to extend for a further additional year. We would like to
exercise this option and extend the contract for a further one year
until March 2020.
We are close to completing a review of the Transport Policy which
has been co-designed with parents, practitioners and partners. The
revised policy will make recommendations about how we can develop
our travel training offer, in order to promote independence amongst
our children and young people. The recommendations outlined in the
policy will have direct relevance to this contract. An extension of
twelve months to the current contract with Pure Innovations will
allow the implications of these recommendations to be worked
through and implemented.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 26/03/2019
Effective from: 26/03/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
We will extend our current Pure Innovations contract from 1st April
2019 to 31st March 2020.
Lead officer: Kadie Ratchford
The offer received for the Greaves complements
the Regeneration objectives for the town centre in releasing assets
that will generate a capital receipt and grow the business
base.
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 26/03/2019
Effective from: 19/03/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
To dispose of the Greaves to aid the town centre
regeneration.
Lead officer: James Tolan
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: 26/03/2019
Effective from: 25/03/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the installation of alleygates in the alleyway that runs to the
side of 48 Manchester Road and to the rear of 48-36 Manchester
Road.
Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft
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: 26/03/2019
Effective from: 25/03/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the installation of alleygates in the alleyway that runs to the
rear of 2-22 Hereford Street.
The alleyway that runs to the rear of 19-65 Lincoln Street and
68-12 Worcester Street.
The alleyway that runs between 28
Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft
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: 26/03/2019
Effective from: 19/03/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the installation of gates at the alleyway that runs to the rear of
2-20 Burnaby Street and 69-85 Napier Street West and the alleyway
that runs to the rear of 33-43 Frederick street.
Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft
This report seeks exemption from contract
procedure rules in order to make a direct award to Achievement for
All, to lead and coordinate a local SEN Support and Inclusion
quality improvement project.
This would secure continuity and consistency in the delivery of
support to schools and early years settings. Achievement for All
has extensive local knowledge and a proven track record of leading
and implementing support around SEN and inclusion over a number of
years.
Decision Maker: Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)
Decision published: 26/03/2019
Effective from: 28/02/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: approval for a direct award
to re-instate is granted for Achievement for All will ensure that
the programme can seamlessly continue. This will significantly
reduce a number of significant barriers such as timeliness,
building new relationships and building up on previous learning
outcomes to maximise the potential outcomes for providers, children
and their families.
Lead officer: Administrator