Decision details

To accept a donation of toothbrushes/ tooth pastes from Colgate Palmolive

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Nationally there has been an offer from Colgate Palmolive to donate a number of tooth brushes and tooth pastes to local authorities for appropriate distribution to the 3-5 year olds in the local population. There has been a decision to accept this donation which does not contravene Oldham Council policies,

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: Oldham Council will accept a donation of toothbrushes and tooth paste from Colgate Palmolive.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - To accept the donation from Colgate Palmolive
Option 2 - To not accept the donation from Colgate Palmolive
Option 3 -

Alternative options considered:

To not accept the donation from Colgate Palmolive.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

No conflict of interest declared. The donation will benefit residents of Oldham, not the Council.

Contact: Anna Tebay, Public Health Specialist Email: anna.tebay@oldham.gov.uk Email: anna.tebay@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 26/06/2025

Date of decision: 15/05/2025