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 type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2019
Decision due: 29 Jan 2019 by Deputy Chief Executive -
Lead member: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Contact: Liz Whitehead, Principal Regeneration Officer 0161 770 4168 Email: Liz.kershaw@oldham.gov.uk Email: liz.whitehead@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
A local grant review panel consisting of at
least 3 of the ward members for Shaw and Crompton has been set up
to review grant applications. The panel provides recommendations as
to whether to approve, vary or reject the grant applications with
the actual decision to award the grant being made by the relevant
Cabinet member.
This application has been considered by at least 3 members of the
Shaw Grant Review Panel by email sent on 8th January 2019, whereby
they have recommended approval.