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Accept £181,640 from Arts Council England and deliver the Oldham Young Creative Producers Programme (YCPP), with a commitment to £30,000 match funding. This option enables the Council to implement a high-impact programme that develops creative skills, supports pathways into employment, and strengthens the borough’s cultural infrastructure. It maximises external investment and delivers against key corporate priorities, including skills development, inclusion, and regeneration.

RESOLVED - That:

accept the funding

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

RESOLVED - That:
To adopt, on behalf of the Council as Highway Authority, the highways specified in Schedule 1 at the end of this report as highways maintainable at public expense, effective immediately

The most recent contract for the provision of Housing Advice and Housing Register ICT systems followed a competitive tender process. The contract was awarded to Locata Housing Services Limited for a term commencing on 18th October 2023 and expiring on 17th October 2026. The contract value was £154,950.
The ICT systems provided by Locata Housing Services system were identified as a solution capable of meeting the Council's housing service requirements providing a comprehensive platform for managing housing applications, allocations, homelessness prevention, and related case management functions. The system is widely used across local authorities and housing providers, demonstrating a proven track record in supporting the effective delivery of housing services.
As the current contract approaches its expiry date, consideration is required regarding the future provision of these ICT systems to ensure continuity of operations, minimise disruption to both residents and staff, and maintain the efficient management of housing and homelessness functions within the Council.
To guarantee continuity of ICT systems and minimise disruption to residents and staff, this report seeks authorisation to:
(a)Waive the requirements of rule 4 of the CPRs to enable a direct contract award to Locata Housing Services Limited; and
(b)Subject to approval of (a), to award for 12- months from 18th October 2026 to 17th October 2027 for a value of £32,400.

RESOLVED - That:
A 12-month direct award will provide business continuity and maintain uninterrupted access to the existing system while allowing sufficient time to assess future requirements, undertake any necessary market engagement, and complete a compliant procurement process if required. The proposed arrangement represents the most efficient and cost-effective option in the short term, avoiding unnecessary implementation costs and service disruption.
Over the coming months Procurement suggests a review of the market to be initiated and a procurement exercise to be undertaken to ensure a new Contract is procured prior to October 2027.

To approve the acceptance of a further extension grant from Arts Council England (ACE) for the financial year 2027–28 in support of the continued development and delivery of Oldham’s cultural programme, community engagement activities, and the development of the new theatre operating
model.

This delegated decision is made under the authority granted by Cabinet on 23 March 2026 within the report ‘Arts Council Investment into Oldham’s Cultural Programming and Venue Development Extension Grant’, which delegated authority to the Deputy Chief Executive to accept a further one
year extension for 2027–28, should this be offered by Arts Council England.

RESOLVED - That:
Accept the funding.
Acceptance of the funding enables the continuation of cultural programming, community engagement, audience development, talent development and progress towards delivery of the new
theatre project.

To consider the introduction speed cushions along Parkway, Chadderton.

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

To approve the acceptance of £49,968 funding from The National Archives – Archives Revealed Cataloguing Grant to deliver the ‘Headliners: Revealing Real Life Through the Oldham Chronicle’ project. There is no cash match fund requirement. £30,200 of match-fund-in-kind has been identified from core Oldham Archives resource (including staff time for project admin and event spaces) to support the delivery of this project.

RESOLVED - That:
Accept the £49,968 National Archives – Archives Revealed Cataloguing Grant with match-fund-in kind commitment. This option enables the Council to increase access to the Oldham Chronicle collection held at Oldham Archives and promote local heritage engagement amongst a broader range of residents supporting social cohesion and pride in place.

Oldham Council’s Public Health team, in partnership with NHS GM, successfully bid to GM Cancer Alliance for the value of £56,500 to support the delivery of neighbourhood-based approaches to improve cancer outcomes. The focus of all associated activity is on early diagnosis, patients living with cancer and reducing health inequalities. The funds were made available specifically to enable local partnerships, across neighbourhood teams including VCSFE sector to work with communities in a meaningful, asset based and sustainable way to improve cancer outcomes.

RESOLVED - That: Oldham Council will take receipt of £56,500 grant from GM Cancer Alliance to support partner organisation to deliver project that either help prevent cancer, support early diagnosis and treatment, or help support those living with cancer.

1. Approval is requested for release of funding from the Public Health Grant for 2026/27, which is ringfenced to improve Drug and Alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery pathways and associated outcomes for Oldham. Funding will pay for services and consumables outlined in the individual Grant Agreements for Northern Care Alliance, Sanctuary Trust, TOGS Mind and Early Break outlined in this DDR.

RESOLVED - That: Approved the grant agreements and associated funding allocations set out in this report, and to authorise payment to the named providers as outlined in the payment schedule of each agreement.

To ensure continuity of provision and secure best value, the Council will undertake a competitive procurement exercise to appoint a new provider, in respect staff benefits contract

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the procurement and award of a contract for the provision of a Staff Benefits scheme to replace the current arrangement when it expires in January 2027.