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The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to award grant funding to the voluntary, community and faith
sector, during the financial year 1st April 2021 to 31st March
2022, as identified at Appendix 1.
Decision Maker: Director of Economy
Decision published: 20/04/2021
Effective from: 20/04/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the proposed allocations are
awarded in 2021/22 as outlined at Appendix 1.
Lead officer: Natalie Downs
The purpose of this report is to seek an
exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j)
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 provision of Long Acting Reversible
Contraception (LARC) via Primary Care (General Practices) signed up
to deliver the scheme for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022
and to align future commissioning activity with the tendering
exercise for the Integrated Sexual Health Service which is due to
go out to tender during financial year 2021/22 with a contract
start date of 1 April 2022.
Decision Maker: Director of Economy
Decision published: 20/04/2021
Effective from: 13/04/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: Approve an exemption under
clause 21.3 (j) of the contract procedure 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.
Lead officer: Andrea Entwistle
The purpose of this report is to seek an
exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j)
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 provision of free Emergency Hormonal
Contraception from Oldham community pharmacies signed up to deliver
the scheme for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 and will
align future commissioning activity with the tendering exercise for
the Integrated Sexual Health Service which is due to go out to
tender during financial year 2021/22 with a contract start date of
1 April 2022.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 20/04/2021
Effective from: 13/04/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: Approved an exemption under
clause 21.3 (j) of the contract procedure rule document and extend
the current contract for 1 year to co-terminate at the same time as
the Integrated Sexual Health Services contract
Lead officer: Andrea Entwistle
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions (double yellow
lines) along part of Ward Lane, Diggle.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 19/04/2021
Effective from: 27/04/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
double yellow lines be introduced in accordance with the schedule
detailed in the proposal at the end of this report
Lead officer: Sarah Robinson
The purpose of this report is to consider the
implementation of additional measures on Grampian Way and Hawkshead
Road as recommended in the Road Safety Audit carried out on the
scheme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 13/04/2021
Effective from: 21/04/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the additional measures as set out in the drawings and schedules at
the end of this report are implemented
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
To request approval from the Cabinet Member
for Finance and Green for the renewal of an Environmental Liability
policy to provide cover for risks associated with the transfer of
the First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) housing stock in 2011.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Decision published: 13/04/2021
Effective from: 03/02/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: The approval of the renewal
of the Environmental Insurance Policy. This insurance will help
minimise the risk following the housing stock transfer in 2011 and
the 30 year warranties which were agreed.
Lead officer: Anne Ryans
The purpose of this report is to approve the
usage of the Rough Sleeping Initiative Emergency Accommodation
Allocation and seek approval to extend the current fixed term
contract of the Move on Support Officer (MOSO) until 31st March
2022.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Decision published: 08/04/2021
Effective from: 16/04/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
Extend the NSAP Move-On Support Officer post to March 2022 and
utilise the remaining Rough Sleeping Initiative Emergency
Accommodation Allocation monies for ongoing accommodation
provision
Lead officer: Fiona Carr
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to purchase the leasehold interest of a unit within the Spindles
and Town Square Shopping Centre to avoid it going to auction.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise
Decision published: 07/04/2021
Effective from: 15/04/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - To approve the submission of an
expression of interest to purchase of the leasehold interest
outside of a public auction process.
Lead officer: Emma Barton
Allocation of MHCLG Community Champions
Programme Grant
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 07/04/2021
Effective from: 26/03/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: To allocate the Government
grant funding to provide support to residents most at risk from
Covid19 through a community engagement approach according to
proposals brought forward and endorsed by the Community Champions
Steering Group
Lead officer: Rachel Dyson
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
for awarding the 12-month extension option within the contract
between Oldham Council and Furniture Resource Centre for the supply
of white goods and new and pre-loved furniture provided to eligible
residents under the Local Welfare Provision Scheme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Decision published: 07/04/2021
Effective from: 15/04/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:To award the optional 1-year
extension to Furniture Resource Centre who have provided a
high-quality service and have shown a real commitment to the Oldham
Community particularly through the current pandemic.
Lead officer: Caroline Lee