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To request the approval of an exemption under rule 21 of Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) in respect of the obligation under rule 4 of the CPRs to comply with the prescribed procurement procedure for a works contract with a value of £84,994.47.

RESOLVED - That:
Part A
In accordance with rule 21.3 of the Contract Procedure Rules, approve:
An exemption to the procurement procedures prescribed under rule 4 of the Contract Procedure Rules to allow for a direct contract award without competition to be made to Seddon Construction to deliver the works detailed in this report.

Part B
Subject to the approval of the requested exemption under Part A,
1. To directly appoint and to enter into a contract with Seddon Construction to the value of £84,994.47 excluding VAT.
2. Approve the budget required for the proposed works from within the School Condition Allowance allocation
3. Approve the appointment of Seddon Construction and authorise the finalisation of the published form of contract so that the Council can enter into a Contract with Seddon Construction for the tendered works.
4. Delegate authority to the Borough Solicitor to carry out all necessary legal formalities.

Section 106 funds received by the council are to be used for the provision and maintenance of play equipment and improvements to the public open space at St Martins play area, St Martin’s Road, Fitton Hill

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the use of Section 106 and planning agreement funding for the scheme and proceed with the improvements to the play equipment and public open space, award the sub-contracted supply of play equipment, outdoor gym equipment and installation of safety surface following written quotation procedures

To document in retrospect the adoption of Lydia Becker Way as Highway Authority which was formalised in October 2023 and to identify the likely associated revenue costs to the Council.

RESOLVED - That:
To formalise the adoption, on behalf of the Council as Highway Authority, the highway specified in Schedule 1 at the end of this report as highway maintainable at public expense.

To consider the introduction of a 20mph speed limit, prohibition of waiting and limited waiting restrictions on Cathedral Road and Parkway Estate, Chadderton.

RESOLVED - That:
restrictions be introduced in accordance with the plan and schedule at the end of this report.

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.

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.

The previous Oral Health Strategy (2018–2021) focused on oral health promotion and prevention for 0–5-year-olds in Oldham. Following completion of an oral health needs assessment for the Oldham population in 2025, which identified oral health need across the life course, a strategic decision was made to expand current oral health promotion
activity based around 4 key areas: 0-5 years, vulnerable groups, the oral health/ food environment and the oral health system. This paper outlines recommended evidencebased oral health promotion activity in line with the newly established Life Course approach.

RESOLVED - That: The Public Health settlement will fund a range of evidence based activities that promotes good oral health in identified at risk groups.

The reason for this decision is to approve comments made on the ‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal consultation. The consultation closes on 21 December 2025.

RESOLVED - That:
1.To approve comments made on the ‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal consultation. This will allow Oldham Council’s views on cross-boundary matters to be considered. There are no disadvantages to this option.

The Council is required to maintain clear, accessible, and compliant policies for handling complaints in line with statutory frameworks.

Approving the refreshed Complaints Policy, Unreasonable Behaviour Policy, Housing Complaints Policy, and Children’s Residential Homes Complaints Policy will ensure:
• Consistency with current legislation, Ombudsman Codes, and Council governance standards.
• Clear guidance for residents, staff, and elected members on how complaints are managed across all directorates.
• Strengthened transparency, accountability, and learning from feedback in line with the Council’s resident focus priority.
• A single, up-to-date policy suite published to meet statutory and regulatory expectations.

Without this approval, there is a risk that existing policies may fall out of alignment with statutory guidance and best practice, potentially impacting compliance, resident confidence, and audit assurance.

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the refreshed policies, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements, Ombudsman
Codes, and the Council’s resident focus priority.

Requirement to increase value of the approved PCSA value, amend enabling works contract with Tilbury Douglas to undertake further works and asbestos removal works within the building and approval of RIBA Stage 5 Design fees to facilitate the refurbishment works of the Coliseum building.

RESOLVED - That:
1. Using Cabinet Delegated Authority – increase budget allowance to cover the site investigation costs in relation to the PCSA award with Tilbury Douglas (TD) required to cover the additional surveys and associated services and professional works undertaken during the PCSA stage. Additional cost of £34,603.26 excl. VAT – increasing the PCSA total to £963,911.62 excl .VAT.
2. Using Cabinet Delegated Authority – increase budget allowance in relation to the Enabling Works Contract award with Tilbury Douglas (TD) required to cover the additional necessary demolition and soft strip costs. Additional cost of £143,794.44 excl. VAT.
3. Using Cabinet Delegated Authority – further increasing budget allowance on enabling works contract by £1,336,522.75, taking the enabling works contract to total value of £3,822,786.74, to enable necessary additional asbestos removal works to be undertaken early 2026 to facilitate the refurbishment works of the Coliseum building.
4. Agreement to the award of £200,559.47 for RIBA Stage 5 Design Fees with Tilbury Douglas to undertake necessary design works to the Coliseum building to facilitate completion date of the Coliseum in 2026.

This report seeks delegated officer approval to award funding from the Household Support Fund (HSF) to Early Break, an established partner organisation currently engaged in homelessness prevention work in Oldham. The Cabinet Member report of 7th of April 2025 made provision for £450,000 to be allocated towards meeting housing costs, supporting the sustainability of tenancies, and assisting families living in temporary accommodation. As the HSF allocation must be fully utilised by 31st of March 2026, working in partnership with an experienced organisation such as Early Break will enable the effective distribution of funds to residents in need and ensure that resources are targeted and maximised.

RESOLVED - That:It is recommended that a grant of £56,000 from the Household Support Fund (HSF) be awarded to the Early Breaks Pathfinder service, with all funds to be spent by 31st of March 2026.This allocation will ensure that HSF resources:

? Reach the widest possible range of residents,
? Contribute directly to homelessness prevention and relief,
? Are utilised fully and within the specified timeframe.

To appoint 3DTD consultants to deliver RIBA Stages 3, 4, 5 and 6 design for the proposed
Town Centre Heat Network Early Works, to be funded from the Council’s £7.8m Green Heat
Network Fund Construction Grant.
The value of the appointment is £679,595.12 inclusive of Bloom 5% fee and VAT. The value of
this appointment makes it a Key Decision. The Cabinet report of 26 February 2024 delegates
authority to the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) to make this appointment.

RESOLVED - That:
That the Council appoints 3DTD consultants to deliver detailed design for the Heat
Network Early Works.

To appoint Met Geo to carry out Ground Penetrating Radar and Topographical surveys for the Oldham Low Carbon Heat Network project, at a cost of £240,845 excl. VAT.

RESOLVED - That:
That the Council appoint Met Geo to carry out the required surveys.