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To request approval from the Cabinet Member for Finance and Green for the adoption of a new policy to support officers and members to manage unreasonable behaviour from customers. The report also seeks approval for the updating of the current Corporate Complaints Policy.

RESOLVED - That:
That the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy and updated Corporate Complaints Policy is approved.
The approval of these policies will support officers and members to understand clearly what is expected of them, what options for action are available when customer and complainant behaviour is unreasonable, and who can authorise these actions

Without approval for funding it will not be possible to operate the targeted testing at scale that is part of Oldham’s strategy to contain, manage and ultimately defeat Coronavirus.
The purpose of the report is to gain approval to change the model of delivery for targeted testing at scale for the next 12 months, commencing 1st April 2021. The TTaS programme aims to offer twice weekly testing to people such as those who cannot work from home and do not have symptoms of coronavirus.
Between the 18th January 2021 and 31st March 2021, Oldham has been delivering a targeted community testing programme, based on the national Community Testing programme. Much of the current delivery model was able to mobilise at pace as the Council drew upon exemptions to procurement rules. To deliver at scale there were no alternatives to the current providers and current operating model.
Funding is based on a payment by results method with the Government allocating £14 per completed test. The Council has developed a model that can support a high volume of people to undertake twice weekly testing.
Although the letter from Lord Bethell dated 24th December 2020 stated that Local Authorities would not be out of pocket where reasonable measures had been taken to minimise costs, we are unclear at this point how the reimbursement will operate, to what coverage of deficit it will extend to and over what time period.
The model has since been refined to bring costs down, reducing bays, days and hours of operation and increasing outputs of each operatives. This has drastically reduced the staffing costs, but site fees remain high.
The government has stated that this programme is to run to the end of June 2021, but there is every indication that there will be a requirement to deliver this for the longer term. This will require a new model that is more financially resilient and that requires a less intensive ask on across a breadth of Team Oldham staff.
A new model is proposed – that being a clinic based multi-site delivery model for example a pharmacy-led model where there are no direct site costs, no direct staffing costs, no direct clinical waste costs, no additional clinical governance to be commissioned nor additional clinical insurance requirements.
The proposal is to develop a commissioning framework for a clinic based multi-site delivery model for example a pharmacy-led model whereby individual entities can bid to deliver tenders.
Tender 1 will be the delivery of LFT tests at a clinic/ pharmacy site paid on units of activity.
Tender 2 outreach and training testing provision payable based on a unit of activity.
It is proposed that clinics/pharmacies are asked to bid for a 12-month contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

RESOLVED - That
Agree to extend the TTaS programme for up to 12months under a new delivery model that is most cost effective and that can be more easily stood down if required and approve the decision to proceed to tender the opportunity. Agree delegated authority to the director of public health in consultation with the portfolio holder for COVID-19 to award any contracts.

This report details budget changes within the agreed 2020/21 transport capital programme that are required so the programme continues to reflect current priorities, budgets match expenditure and that take-up of available grant funding is maximised.

RESOLVED - That:
-Agree the required budget adjustments as outlined in Appendix A and B to this report so that the programme continues to reflect current priorities, budgets match expenditure and that take-up of available grant funding is maximised.

The purpose of this report is to consider the implementation of traffic calming measures to supplement existing traffic calming measures on Roundthorn Road and the extension of the adjacent 20mph zone.

RESOLVED - That:
the traffic calming measures and 20mph extension associated with the scheme are approved, in accordance with the appendices and schedules at the end of this report.

To obtain approval for the adoption of highways as Highway Authority and to identify the likely associated revenue costs to the Council.

RESOLVED - That:
the highways listed in Schedule 1 of this report be adopted as highways maintainable at public expense

The purpose of this report is to consider the introduction of Residents Parking for properties 25 to 45 (odd numbered properties only) Huddersfield Road, Diggle.

RESOLVED - That:
the restrictions discussed in this report are implemented in accordance with the schedule at the end of this report

The purpose of this report is to consider the implementation of traffic calming measures and the extension of the existing 20mph zone in the vicinity of Partington Street and Brierley Avenue, Failsworth.

RESOLVED - That:
the traffic calming measures and 20mph zone extension associated with the scheme are approved, in accordance with the schedule and appendices at the end of this report.

The school capital projects programme does not have a revenue budget for feasibility. The funding is required to support both early stage concept and detailed stage feasibility work. This work is required in order to advise the Council on cost and technical viability of future schemes

RESOLVED - That:
Allocate £100,000 of the Basic Needs Education Budget towards the funding of feasibility to support the creation of additional school places and enhanced school infrastructure in Oldham schools

The purpose of this report is to consider the implementation of a mandatory No Stopping Order in the form of a School Keep Clear marking and No Waiting at any Time Order to alleviate obstructive parking taking place at the entrance to Greenfield Primary School / School playing fields.

RESOLVED - That:
the a No Stopping Order and No Waiting at any Time Order be approved for implementation in accordance with the schedules at the end of this report.

The purpose of this report is to consider the introduction of time restricted parking along part of Beal Lane, Shaw.
Time restricted parking was introduced for a period of 12 months to enable the facility to be monitored before consideration is given to the implementation of a new permanent order. The 12-month order became operative on 8 July 2020, to coincide with the release of the easing of the initial national lock down period thus allowing the nearby businesses to take advantage of the facility. The 12-month order is due to expire on the 7 July 2021 and a decision needs to made on whether the scheme is introduced on a permanent basis or just left to expire which would see the return of uncontrolled on-street parking.
The Ward Councillors have been consulted and they have confirmed support the introduction of a permanent order; this report therefore commences the democratic procedure for a permanent scheme to be introduced.

RESOLVED - That:
Approval is sought for the introduction of a permanent time restricted parking scheme along part of Beal Lane, Shaw, in accordance with the schedules detailed at the end of this report

The purpose of the report is to create a temporary part-time post (0.6 FTE) graded SM3 for 5 months to undertake work which is a statutory requirement in preparation for implementation of the Domestic Abuse Act

RESOLVED - That: a temporary part-time post (0.6 FTE) graded SM3 be created for 5 months to undertake work which is a statutory requirement in preparation for implementation of the Domestic Abuse Act

The purpose of the report is to create an additional temporary Grade 7 Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) post for a period of 6 months, to be filled through an agency worker

RESOLVED - That: an additional temporary Grade 7 Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) post be created for a period of 6 months, to be filled through an agency worker

The Oak Trust who operate Fir Bank Primary School has submitted a proposal to establish a nursery class to meet demand for pre-school places when the on-site, voluntary-run Fir Bank Playgroup closes due to the retirement of key personnel. The proposal is to establish a 30-place provision, housed in a new extension to the school building. This will extend the education offer to pupils between the ages of 3 and 11.
The proposal has received support from both the Cabinet portfolio holder for Children and Young People and the Education provision Group (21st September 2020)
It is important that a detailed feasibility exercise is undertaken in order to confirm project costs and project viability.

RESOLVED - That:
(i) Undertake a detailed feasibility study for a nursery extension to Fir Bank Primary School up to RIBA Stage 2+ Design.
(ii) Approve the appointment of a professional team to undertake the feasibility through the Construction Impact Framework (CIF).
(iii) Allocate funding for the cost of the detailed feasibility study and surveys

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Hollinwood Avenue
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.

RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is accepted and that the contract for the works are awarded to J Hopkins Contractors Ltd

To seek approval for the extension of an existing contract for a further 12 months to supply and fit tyres for Oldham Council’s fleet of vehicles and mobile plant.

RESOLVED - That: the existing contract is extended for a period of 12 months.

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Greengate
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works

RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is accepted and that the contract for the works are awarded to J Hopkins Contractors Ltd

The Listing of Assets of Community Value process, approved in December 2013, was introduced under the Localism Act. A nomination for listing the following land – The Old Bank, Mumps, Oldham OL1 3TL as an Asset of Community Value was received by the Council from the Friends of the Old Bank group and after consideration it was deemed a valid application for consideration to register.
The nomination was considered by the Council on 5th December 2020 against the criteria set out in the Localism Act (as enacted by the Assets of Community Value Regulations 2012). The decision was made by the panel not to list the asset as the nomination failed to satisfy the criteria as per the ACV assessment form (see appendix 1 – ACV assessment)

RESOLVED - That: To note the decision for not listing the land –
The Old Bank, Mumps, Oldham OL1 3TL as an Asset of Community Value.

Report setting out information to determine the Non-Domestic (Business Rates) Tax Base for 2021/22, using the most up to date information and estimates available.

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Green approves the confirmed Non-Domestic Rates Tax Base for 2021/22 at £50.619m.