Decision details

Moor Street retaining works and play improvement

Decision Maker: Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Allocate the S106 resources in accordance with the terms of the S106 obligations. This will allow the works to be allocated to approved contractors and suppliers improving the value of the space to the public by improving the play area and accessibility.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Approval for the allocation of resources secured through Section 106 agreement and subsequent work on retaining works and play space improvements to take place.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Allocate the S106 resources in accordance with the terms of the S106 obligations. This will allow the works to be allocated to approved contractors and suppliers improving the value of the space to the public by improving the play area and accessibility.
Option 2 - Do not carry out the work meaning the play area may need to be closed if other funding can’t be found. This would mean that the obligations with the S106 would not be met and that the contributions may need to be returned to the developer.

Alternative options considered:

Option 2 - Do not carry out the work meaning the play area may need to be closed if other funding can’t be found. This would mean that the obligations with the S106 would not be met and that the contributions may need to be returned to the developer.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Email: sean.mitchell@oldham.gov.uk Email: sean.mitchell@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 14/08/2023

Date of decision: 08/08/2023