The Council has made a successful application
to the Big Lottery Reaching Communities fund for a Welcome to
Oldham project to support the integration of new residents in
Oldham. The Big Lottery have offered funding of £342,915 over
3 years for the project. The report seeks approval to accept the
funding.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/06/2018
Decision due: 8 Jun 2018 by Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Lead member: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Contact: Bruce Penhale, Head of Stronger Communities Service e-mail: bruce.penhale@oldham.gov.uk Bruce.penhale@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
During the development of the Lottery bid the
proposals were discussed with officers from across the Council also
Heads of Service, the Director of Children's Social Care and Early
Help, and also with the Cabinet Member Co-operatives and
Neighbourhoods and the Leader of the Council. The purpose of the
bid and its aims in responding to the challenges were discussed
with and supported by the above.