Decision details

Town Centre Vision: A Place That Thrives - Phase 1A

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This decision is needed to provide additional resource and technical expertise with regards to developing a key component of the Town Centre Vision

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Option 2 is recommended to provide additional technical expertise, as without this advice, cost and risks associated with the various development options will not be fully assessed.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Do nothing: The Council would not seek to secure the additional resources needed and would not look to accelerate a key component of the town centre vision.
Option 2 - Procure external technical expertise: The Council could accelerate progress by procuring external technical experts to assist with development and delivery of one of the key town centre projects to help act as a catalytic enabler to transformational change.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Do nothing: The Council would not seek to secure the additional resources needed and would not look to accelerate a key component of the town centre vision.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Colleagues in Legal, Procurement and Finance were consulted.Portfolio Holders have been briefed and approve of the recommended approach .

Contact: Roger Frith, Head of Strategic Regeneration and Development Email: Roger.Frith@oldham.gov.uk Email: roger.frith@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 14/07/2020

Date of decision: 22/06/2020

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