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Decisions published

20/04/2021 - Award and allocation of Priority Programme and Community Cohesion Funding to the voluntary, community and faith sector in 2021/22 ref: 4182    Recommendations Approved

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


13/04/2021 - Exemption from Contract Procedure Rules – Contract Extension for locally commissioned service: Primary Care LARC Provision ref: 4181    Recommendations Approved

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


13/04/2021 - Exemption from Contract Procedure Rules – Contract Extension for locally commissioned Community Pharmacy Sexual Health provision ref: 4180    Recommendations Approved

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


19/04/2021 - Ward Lane, Diggle - Proposed Prohibition of Waiting ref: 4179    Recommendations Approved

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


13/04/2021 - Proposed Additions to Crompton House School Safety Scheme, Shaw following Road Safety Audit ref: 4176    Recommendations Approved

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


03/02/2021 - Environmental Liability Insurance ref: 4178    Recommendations Approved

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


25/03/2021 - Rough Sleeping Initiative Emergency Accommodation Allocation ref: 4174    Recommendations Approved

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


08/03/2021 - Western Gateway Town Centre Land and Property Acquisitions ref: 4173    Recommendations Approved

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


26/03/2021 - MHCLG Community Champions Grant Allocation ref: 4172    Recommendations Approved

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


11/03/2021 - LWP contract extension ref: 4169    Recommendations Approved

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