Search decisions

The report requests approval for an exemption to the Council’s contract procedure rules and appoint Stanley Security to supply a Sonitrol Intruder alarm system and all cabling and containment.
The Sonitrol Alarm system – software, equipment is owned by Stanley – and therefore is only available through Stanley. Sir Robert Peacock House systems are fully integrated with Sonitrol systems. Hence the case for this exemption is based on a proprietary reason.

RESOLVED - That:
To approve an exemption to the contract procedure rules and appoint Stanley Security to supply a Sonitrol Intruder alarm system and all cabling and containment.

To award town centre building grant

RESOLVED - That:
The Council award a town centre grant.

To award town centre building grants

RESOLVED - That:
the Council award building grants to assist the town centre regeneration.

The purpose of the report is to formally gain approval for the awarding of the 2 year extension option within the banking contract.

RESOLVED - That:
to approve Option 1 presented in this report, thus enabling the Council to continue its relationship with Barclays Bank PLC for the provision of transactional banking services.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to appoint the Alexandra Park Depot Project Multi-disciplinary Team

RESOLVED - That:
the appointment of the multi disciplinary Team for Alexandra Park Depot is appointed.

In November 2018, Oldham submitted a partnership bid with Tameside and Rochdale for the DFE Early Years Outcomes Fund. Dartington Service Design Lab collaborated with the 3 LAs in developing and writing the bid and were identified as the key delivery partner.
The purpose of the partnership bid was to collaboratively work to build upon the existing GM early years strategy and develop a more targeted, locally nuanced strategy, grounded in the best data and evidence, engagement with our communities and understanding of our local systems and associated system behaviours. The programme of work involved:
•undertake a robust strategy development process – supported and facilitated by the Dartington Service Design Lab, including supporting, testing and learning
•identifying three specific activities will be identified – either existing evidence-based practice, local service improvement efforts, or local innovations/designs partnership for submission to the Harvard/Dartington Frontiers of Innovation cluster. The purpose is to use research to accelerate and increase impact of the agreed activity by drawing on the best available science and more rapid/iterative approaches to refinement and rigorous evaluation
•Building system leadership and workforce culture change
In addition to the above Oldham invited the Local Government Association to undertake an early years peer review. Following a robust 4 day peer review process key recommendations included:
•Pull together an integrated approach to pre birth to 5 years
•Create a 3-5 year partnership SMART action plan with an agreed outcomes framework.
•Ensure that one Early Years offer is promoted across all services.
•Agree and implement a whole system workforce training and development strategy.
Whilst the partnership bid was unsuccessful, Oldham was keen to ensure that the programme of activity developed by Dartington Service Design Lab was undertaken as this would address the areas for development identified through the self-assessment process and the LGA peer review.
As a result, a bid was made to the Oldham Opportunity Area (OA) Board for additional investment to undertake the high level programme of work developed by Dartington Service Design Lab.
The Board has provided 80k funding with the expectation that the fund is used towards the 105k costs for commissioning Dartington Service Design Lab to undertake the work programme. An additional 25k is being provided by the LA from funding provided by GMCA for implementation of the GM Pathways to Talking programme.
The programme of work for improving outcomes in early years has been designed and developed by Dartington Service Design Lab and is a unique product in the market place. As such, there is no viable competition in the market place to deliver the programme in the borough of Oldham.

RESOLVED - That: exemption from contract procedure rules 213a in order to make a direct award to Dartington Service Design Lab. Dartington Service Design Lab is an independent research charity committing to application of research and evidence to children’s services policy and practice, grounded in local community contexts.

In November 2018, Oldham submitted a partnership bid with Tameside and Rochdale for the DFE Early Years Outcomes Fund. Dartington Service Design Lab collaborated with the 3 LAs in developing and writing the bid and were identified as the key delivery partner.
The purpose of the partnership bid was to collaboratively work to build upon the existing GM early years strategy and develop a more targeted, locally nuanced strategy, grounded in the best data and evidence, engagement with our communities and understanding of our local systems and associated system behaviours. The programme of work involved:
•undertake a robust strategy development process – supported and facilitated by the Dartington Service Design Lab, including supporting, testing and learning
•identifying three specific activities will be identified – either existing evidence-based practice, local service improvement efforts, or local innovations/designs partnership for submission to the Harvard/Dartington Frontiers of Innovation cluster. The purpose is to use research to accelerate and increase impact of the agreed activity by drawing on the best available science and more rapid/iterative approaches to refinement and rigorous evaluation
•Building system leadership and workforce culture change
In addition to the above Oldham invited the Local Government Association to undertake an early years peer review. Following a robust 4 day peer review process key recommendations included:
•Pull together an integrated approach to pre birth to 5 years
•Create a 3-5 year partnership SMART action plan with an agreed outcomes framework.
•Ensure that one Early Years offer is promoted across all services.
•Agree and implement a whole system workforce training and development strategy.
Whilst the partnership bid was unsuccessful, Oldham was keen to ensure that the programme of activity developed by Dartington Service Design Lab was undertaken as this would address the areas for development identified through the self-assessment process and the LGA peer review.
As a result, a bid was made to the Oldham Opportunity Area (OA) Board for additional investment to undertake the high level programme of work developed by Dartington Service Design Lab.
The Board has provided 80k funding with the expectation that the fund is used towards the 105k costs for commissioning Dartington Service Design Lab to undertake the work programme. An additional 25k is being provided by the LA from funding provided by GMCA for implementation of the GM Pathways to Talking programme.
The programme of work for improving outcomes in early years has been designed and developed by Dartington Service Design Lab and is a unique product in the market place. As such, there is no viable competition in the market place to deliver the programme in the borough of Oldham.

RESOLVED - That: exemption from contract procedure rules 213a in order to make a direct award to Dartington Service Design Lab. Dartington Service Design Lab is an independent research charity committing to application of research and evidence to children’s services policy and practice, grounded in local community contexts.

Following approval of a business case by the Council's Property Appraisal Group ('PAG'), the purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Authority to proceed with the proposed purchase of the Freehold interest in Forge Industrial Estate, Oldham.

RESOLVED - That the Council seek to progress the purchase of the opportunity subject to the heads of terms set out in Appendix Two of the report and to agree any minor amendments to the heads of terms recommended by legal or finance officers.

The purpose of the report is to consider the options available following the completion of a statutory advertising exercise regarding the Council's intention to dispose of land at Churchill Street East and South Hill Street, Glodwick which is currently identified as potentially forming Public Open Space (POS).

RESOLVED - That the Council;
- Confirms that the subject asset is declared surplus to the Council's operational requirements and;
- Proceeds to enter into direct negotiations with the adjoining Mosque. Any transaction would be subject to further reporting in accordance with the Council's scheme of delegation and carried out in accordance with the Council's Land and Property Protocol.

To seek approval to dispose of part of the roof space of 6 Council buildings on “contracted out” leases for a period of 21 years to Oldham Community Power (OCP) for the installation of solar panels.

RESOLVED - That:
It is recommended that approve of the lease terms be agreed, with the Head of Strategic Assets

A decision is sought to contract award ABL Health Limited to deliver the School Psychosocial Support Service.

To contract award ABL Health Limited to deliver the School Psychosocial Support Service.

The purpose of this report is to consider the revocation of the 18 tonne structural weight restriction from the Station Road, Diggle Railway Bridge, as the necessary structural repair works have now been undertaken by Network Rail

RESOLVED - That:
the structural weight restriction be revoked, in accordance with the proposal at the end of this report

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the introduction of Traffic Calming measures and a 20mph zone within the Crossley Housing Estate, Chadderton. The proposals are intended to improve road safety by reducing the speed of motorists who travel through the area.
Crossley Housing Estate is located to the north and west of Denton Lane and is bordered on the north by Crossley Playing Fields, Stockfield Road Industrial Estate and to the west by Christ Church C of E Junior and Infant School. It consists of a small residential network of shared access roads with limited through access.
The Traffic Calming measures discussed in this report have been specifically designed to reduce the risk of future traffic collisions and encourage drivers to drive well within the existing 30mph limit at speeds appropriate for the surrounding area.

RESOLVED - That:
the proposals detailed in the schedules at the end of this report and shown on Drawing 1077076-0100-A-001 are approved for implementation

The purpose of this report is to consider the introduction of Road Safety Measures in the form of a Traffic Calming Scheme along Wellyhole Street and Constantine Street in Waterhead, Lees. The measures in this report have been amended in light of further detailed design considerations and comments received from consultation

RESOLVED - That:
a Traffic Calming Scheme is introduced along this route comprising of a series of Road Humps (in the form of Speed Cushions and Tables) and improvements for non-motorised users where it crosses the Linear Path

The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Council to accept the offer made by the Department for Education ('DfE') in respect to the former Breeze Hill School site.

RESOLVED - That following receipt of independent advice, that the Council proceed to accept the cost of abnormals submitted by the DfE in respect to the former Breeze Hill School sote shown edged red on the attached plan (Appendix One). As a result, the money received by the Council to date, would represent the final purchase price received by the Authority in respect to this asset.

To terminate a property agreement, remarket to achieve market value and progress an option to acquire adjacent land to achieve a wider regeneration of the area.

RESOLVED - That:
1. The Council terminate a property agreement.
2. The Subject land is marketed and/or the Council enters into a direct disposal subject to achieving market value.
3. The Council can progress an option to acquire adjacent land to achieve a wider regeneration of the area.