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This report seeks exemption from contract procedure rules in order to create a suitable commissioning route for the Council to commission the Oldham Research School to deliver a programme of EEF training, coaching and mentoring support in order to promote an evidence-based approach to improving educational practice across the borough. The
Oldham Research School has been delegated by the DfE as the sole provider of EEF evidence based research and training within the Oldham
borough.
The programme will support leaders and educators to develop a consistent, evidence based approach to teaching and learning. The
intention is to deliver activity across the borough and may include the following EEF programmes;
• EEF Implementation Training – “Putting Evidence to Work”
• EEF Preparing for Literacy Training – EYS; KS1; KS2; KS3
• EEF Metacognition Training
• EEF Effective Deployment of TAs Training
• EEF Maximising the Impact of TAs Training
• EEF Leading Learning Training
• EEF Effective use of Pupil Premium Training
This request is made in the context of the investment (c£6m) provided to Oldham, as an Opportunity Area (OA), by the Department for Education (DfE). Formal approval for the receipt of the section 31 grant funding to resource the Opportunity Area programme was granted though a Cabinet Report on the 6 June 2016.
The OA is committed to funding the programme by providing access to funds of up to £50K for the academic year 2019-20.

RESOLVED - That: The commission of the Oldham Research
School to deliver the programme (as outlined
above).

The purpose of this report is to consider an amendment to the Traffic Regulation Orders along Queen Street, Oldham further to the reversal of the one way working

RESOLVED - That:
the traffic regulation orders detailed at the end of this report be introduced

The specified materials are a specialist application and will require the installation to be undertaken by an approved Contractor

RESOLVED - That:
delegated approval for exemption from the Contract Procurement Rules to procure a painting contractor to complete the works on Unions Street West Footbridge is accepted

Since 2010, Oldham has contributed to the funding of speech and language therapy (SLT) services through Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The funding has been used to provide SLT services across early years, primary and secondary phases.
2018-19 contract value:
•Early Years £ 22,884
•Primary
demonstration of strategies for implementation in the classroom; training around SLCNs for professionals; direct therapy in the educational setting where appropriate for a specified period of time.
Therefore, permission is being sought to continue with the current funding arrangements, with a revised contract and service specification for April 19-20.
The revised contract will include additional funding for a speech and language therapist to work directly with children and young people and professionals identified through Oldham Virtual School.
The estimated cost for this post is £37k for 1 year 0.6 FTE funded through Pupil Premium Plus.

RESOLVED - That: permission is given to make a direct award to Pennine care Foundation Trust NHS

The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Council to;
- Obtain possession of 56 Gibraltar Street on the basis of the provisionally agreed heads of terms set out in Appendix Two and;
- Enter into negotiations with the Department for Education for the direct sale of 56 and 58 Gibraltar Street at Market Value.

RESOLVED - That the Council;
- Obtain possession of 56 Gibraltar Street on the basis of the provisionally agreed heads of terms set out in Appendix Two and;
- Enter into negotiations with the Department for Education for the direct sale of 56 and 58 Gibraltar Street at Market Value. Once the independent valuation has been prepared, the agreed terms with the DfE would be subject to a separate report in accordance with the Council's scheme of delegation.
- In the event that the Council fail to conclude negotiations or a sale to the DfE, that the properties at 56 and 58 Gibraltar Street are advertised on the open market with the Director of Economy having full authority to agree the preferred route to market (i.e. informal tender, auction etc.). If applicable, any open market offers would again be subject to al separate report in accordance with the Council's scheme of delegation.

The purpose of the report is to seek approval to award a Business Improvement Grant in the Failsworth A62 Corridor.

RESOLVED - Approve the Business Improvement Grant award of £4,856.50 to M Group Manchester Ltd in respect of 485 Oldham Road, Failsworth
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This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing A627 Chadderton Way
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.
The work forms part of the Highway Investment Programme

RESOLVED - That:
delegated approval for the surfacing A627 Chadderton Way is accepted and the contract for the works be awarded to Kier Group PLC

The purpose of this report is to consider the stopping up of parts of highway at Mumps, Oldham which border the temporary pay and display car park (formally the Metrolink park and ride facility). The car park is earmarked for the Princes Gate development and once the car park has been closed to the general public, the areas of highway will be no longer necessary to the highway network

RESOLVED - That:
the areas of highway detailed in the schedule at the end of this report be stopped up under powers contained in Section 116 of the Highways Act 1980, as no longer necessary

The purpose of this report is to consider the introduction of time restricted parking restrictions within the layby outside the shops on Coleridge Road, Oldham to remove the parking problems being experienced

RESOLVED - That:
time restricted parking be introduced within the layby outside the shops on Coleridge Road, Oldham, in accordance with the schedule at the end of this report

The proposed materials specified are a specialist application and are to be laid by an approved Contractor. UL Bonding is the approved installer for the Northwest region

RESOLVED - That:
an exemption from CPR be granted for the procurement of the contractor to undertake the works

Approval has already been obtained for the council acquisition of the gas holder site from National Grid and also for the council to fund the full amount of the demolition costs and therefore the purpose of the report is for information only, to confirm the final demolition costs, which have been assessed on an open book basis and to provide a brief explanation for the increase in costs.

RESOLVED - That:
the council to complete the purchase of the gas holder site from National Grid and to pay the balance of the actual demolition costs incurred by National Grid.

To seek an exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j) pg21 of the rules:
Where an extension for a particular period can be justified, for example where a Service review includes the intention to co-terminate relevant Contracts within a reasonable period.
This will ensure continued Medicines Optimisation support for Public Health commissioned services covering the period 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020.
Over the coming year the single commissioning functions for Oldham Cares will be established. This provides an opportunity to join up commissioning of medicines optimisation support across organisations.

RESOLVED - That:
An exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j) pg21 of the rules:
Where an extension for a particular period can be justified, for example where a Service review includes the intention to co-terminate relevant Contracts within a reasonable period.

To seek approval for the Council to uphold its statutory duty and update the expired policy document under the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order (RRO) 2002. In order for a Local Authority (LA) to exercise the powers granted by the RRO, a detailed policy must be produced outlining the types of assistance available to its residents.

RESOLVED - That:
a)The recommendation is for the Council to approve the renewed RRO Policy and implement immediately. Therefore ensuring Oldham adheres to its statutory obligation and continues to provide various types of private sector housing renewals to residents of Oldham Borough.

The report seeks approval for the 2019/20 backlog maintenance work, required across the Council's Corporate Estate.

RESOLVED - That:
The 2019/20 Backlog Maintenance Programme was approved.