Decision details
Acceptance of Grant Funding - HEE
PDF 18 KBDecision Maker: Director of Public Health
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Reason for decision
Accepting grant funding from Health Education England (HEE) will
provide a significant contribution towards the role of Public
Health Apprentice practitioner. This will increase staffing
capacity within the team.
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: Oldham Council takes receipt
of a total of £54,812 from Health Education England. This
will be transferred to the Council in varying instalments over 3
financial years.
Reasons for the decision:
Option 1 - (Preferred) Oldham Council takes
receipt of a total of £54,812 from HEE. This will be
transferred to the Council in varying instalments over 3 financial
years.
Option 2 - To not accept funding and utilise full Council funding
to recruit a public health apprentice.
Option 3 - To not accept funding and to not recruit to the position
of a Public Health apprentice.
Alternative options considered:
Option 2 - To not accept funding and utilise
full Council funding to recruit a public health apprentice.
Option 3 - To not accept funding and to not recruit to the position
of a Public Health apprentice.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
None
Contact: Anna Tebay, Public Health Specialist Email: anna.tebay@oldham.gov.uk Email: anna.tebay@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 17/12/2025
Date of decision: 17/12/2025
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