Decision details

Proposal to transfer land between Oasis Academy main school building and playing fields into existing lease held by Oasis Academy

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods and Statuory Deputy Leader, Director of Communities, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Growth

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

There is a strip of land between Oasis Academy and the school’s playing/sports field and car park which is not secured. It is proposed to transfer the land into the current lease held by Oasis Academy, to enable the area to be secured by them.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
The land be transferred into the lease held by Oasis Academy.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - To approve the transfer of land into the existing lease.

Option 2 - Not to transfer the land into the existing lease and to leave the strip of land with open access to the general public. This would leave students, staff and visitors to the school at significant risk. There would also be a significant rolling cost for the Council for maintenance of the space to keep it safe


Alternative options considered:

Option 2 - Not to transfer the land into the existing lease and to leave the strip of land with open access to the general public. This would leave students, staff and visitors to the school at significant risk. There would also be a significant rolling cost for the Council for maintenance of the space to keep it safe

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Lorraine Kenny, Assistant Director - Community Safety and Cohesion Email: lorraine.kenny@oldham.gov.uk Email: lorraine.kenny@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 01/08/2025

Date of decision: 17/07/2025

Effective from: 09/08/2025

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