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Decisions published

29/07/2021 - Delegated Cabinet Member Decision Report - School Swimming Transport - Extension of Contract ref: 4256    Recommendations Approved

To extend the current contract for the School Swimming Service transport with a deed of variation.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Health and Social Care

Decision published: 10/08/2021

Effective from:

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
It is recommended to extend the School Swimming Transport Contract for a further 12 months with a deed variation.

Lead officer: Neil Consterdine


26/07/2021 - Recruitment of Programme Administrator for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme ref: 4253    Recommendations Approved

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme requires Senior Programme Admin Support to ensure effective delivery and in accordance with the grant agreement.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Children and Young People and Deputy Leader

Decision published: 03/08/2021

Effective from: 26/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
To recruit a fixed term HAF Senior Programme Admin Support as part of the councils COVID 19 response. This will assist in supporting the rapid delivery of the HAF programme to our most disadvantaged children who are eligible and receiving Free School Meals.

Lead officer: Neil Consterdine


08/07/2021 - Holiday Activity and Food Programme, Payment terms for providers ref: 4252    Recommendations Approved

To approve the payment terms for organisations providing services to the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Children and Young People and Deputy Leader

Decision published: 03/08/2021

Effective from: 13/08/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
To have a tiered payment process based on the value of the grant being awarded to the provider.
• Awards under £20k will be paid in advance
• Awards over £20k will be paid 75% in advance and 25% on completion.
The Council accepts the risk that it may have to finance any expenditure for which it is not possible to claim grant reimbursement and that the additional cost will be funded by the budget of the Education, Skills and Early Years Directorate and Communities and Reform or from the Directorates reserves.

Lead officer: Neil Consterdine


13/07/2021 - Accessible Oldham Strategic Partnership ref: 4251    Recommendations Approved

The Transportation and Planning Team in collaboration with Unity Partnership have successfully bid for several capital funded multi-disciplinary highway improvement programme of work, namely Growth Deal 3 (GD3) and Mayor’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund (MCF). The funds (cumulatively amounting to circa £16.5m) are managed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) under the overarching administration of Department for Transport (DfT).
For Oldham Council to deliver the programme it was considered necessary to seek a mid-term (4 years) Strategic Partner (Partner) to assist the Delivery Team at key stages of the bidding, design and construction work. The current method of delivery of the highway construction work can take upwards of 12 weeks from tender stage to commencement on site. In order to deliver the GD3 and MCF programme within the set timeframe, a more streamlined method of procuring construction work is required.
The intention is that individual projects will be procured via a Call Off procedure under the Strategic Partnership Agreement. This will require Director sign off (in liaison with the Directors of Finance and Legal Services) rather than an individual Cabinet report for each element of work.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 03/08/2021

Effective from: 13/08/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
The Accessible Oldham Strategic Partnership Tender process has been led by the Procurement Team with full and detailed information provided within the procurement section of this report.

Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney


22/07/2021 - Adoption of Highways - Development at High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham - John Hogan Close ref: 4250    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 03/08/2021

Effective from:

Decision:

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

Lead officer: Alison Dolan


02/08/2021 - Additional family workers in targeted early help district teams ref: 4249    Recommendations Approved

The report seeks approval to recruit five additional Senior Family Workers (Grade 6) in the targeted early help district teams on temporary contracts to 31 March 2024.

Decision Maker: Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)

Decision published: 03/08/2021

Effective from: 02/08/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: an additional five Senior Family Workers (Grade 6) be recruited in the targeted early help district teams on fixed term contracts to 31 March 2024

Lead officer: Bruce Penhale


28/07/2021 - Procurement of Reducing Family Conflict training ref: 4248    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules to procure Family Transitions Triple P level 5 training for family workers in the targeted early help district teams.

Decision Maker: Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)

Decision published: 28/07/2021

Effective from: 28/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: exemption be provided from the contract procedure rules to commission specialist training for targeted early help family workers from Triple P.

Lead officer: Bruce Penhale


15/06/2021 - Approval to purchase 4 x Compact Sweepers. ref: 4247    Recommendations Approved

Purchase of 4 compact sweepers for Street Scene.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 28/07/2021

Effective from:

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: Decision signed off by Helen Lockwood

Lead officer: Dave Durham


26/07/2021 - Grant Acceptance: Environment Agency Grant in Aid – Grasmere Road, Royton ref: 4246    Recommendations Approved

Oldham Council has secured additional funding from the following source:
•Environment Agency – Grant in Aid
The purpose of this report is to confirm the value of the grant available to Oldham and to notify the Officer of the intention to bring this additional resource into the transport capital programme to commence delivery of the schemes.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods

Decision published: 26/07/2021

Effective from: 26/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Accept the grant offer and deliver the above scheme in an appropriate timescale.

Lead officer: Eleanor Sykes


22/07/2021 - Extension of contracts of Family Decision-making team ref: 4245    Recommendations Approved

The report seeks approval to extend the contracts of all members of the Family Decision Making team on fixed term contracts to 30 June 2022. This will ensure continuity of employment for members of the team while the wider offer is reviewed and implemented.

Decision Maker: Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)

Decision published: 23/07/2021

Effective from: 03/08/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the contracts of Family Decision Making team currently on fixed term contracts be extended to 30th June 2022

Lead officer: Bruce Penhale


08/07/2021 - Stag Pasture Road and Whitebank Road Carriageway Resurfacing ref: 4243    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Stag Pastures Road

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 29/07/2021

Decision:

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

Lead officer: Matthew McGreal


08/07/2021 - Elk Mill Roundabout Carriageway Resurfacing ref: 4242    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Elk Mill Roundabout
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 29/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is accepted and that the contract for the works are awarded to Tarmac Trading Ltd

Lead officer: Matthew McGreal


14/07/2021 - A62 Manchester Road and Tweedale Way Resurfacing Works ref: 4241    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing A62 Manchester Road

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 29/07/2021

Decision:

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

Lead officer: Matthew McGreal


08/07/2021 - B6194 Rochdale Road Carriageway Resurfacing ref: 4244    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing B6194 Rochdale Road, Shaw
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the works.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 29/07/2021

Decision:

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

Lead officer: Matthew McGreal


15/07/2021 - Transport Capital Programme 2021/22: Budget Update Report 1 ref: 4240    Recommendations Approved

This report details budget changes within the agreed 2021/22 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.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 15/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
-Agree the required budget adjustments as outlined below and in Appendix A 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.

Lead officer: Eleanor Sykes


14/07/2021 - Proposal to allocate Section 106 resources from DB395 – land at former Rose Mill (PA/338634) for new community changing rooms at Granby street pitches ref: 4238    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval for the allocation of resources secured through Section 106 (S106) planning obligations to fund a new community changing facilty at Granby Street playing fields, Chadderton.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 29/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - To approve the allocation of £204,340.22 (plus any additional interest accrued) to the development of the new changing room facility at Granby Street pitches.

Lead officer: Liz Whitehead


19/07/2021 - Housing Delivery Action Plan Update 2021 ref: 4237    Recommendations Approved

The Housing Delivery Action Plan Update has been prepared in response to the Housing Delivery Test (HDT) measurement published January 2021. It sets out the root causes for housing delivery within Oldham, the key issues and how the council intends to improve delivery, in order to ensure that we provide a diverse Oldham Housing offer that is attractive and meets the needs of different sections of the population at different stages of their lives.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 19/07/2021

Decision:

Option 1 - Approve the Housing Delivery Action Plan for publication in line
with the requirements of the Housing Delivery Test Measurement results
January 2021.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lauren Hargreaves


07/07/2021 - Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan – Tackling Nitrogen Dioxide Exceedances at the Roadside – Contract arrangements for the Clean Air Zone Service ref: 4232    Recommendations Approved

1.1Funding for the GM CAZ Service Agreement has been secured via the initial tranche of £36m of funding awarded by Government and written commitment from the Government’s Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) to provide the required additional £12.1m with risk and contingency being drawn down on an as needed basis. This funding will cover the GM CAZ Service supplier costs, the TfGM and Local Authority costs and other ‘third party’ costs required to successfully deliver the GM CAZ Service element of the GM Clean Air Zone. JAQU have been kept up to date with procurement activity and they are aware of GM’s intention to enter into contract with Egis Projects SA.
1.2In regards of operational costs, it is expected that revenue generated from the daily charges and penalty notices will cover all the operational costs. If the CAZ revenues are not sufficient over the life of the CAZ to cover the operational costs, as agreed with JAQU, the New Burdens Doctrine would cover any net deficit.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 29/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: GMCA (acting by its officer, TfGM) is authorised to award the GM CAZ Services contact to Egis Projects SA, and as required by JAQU in support of the main contract enter into the contracts with KADOE (DVLA), Gov.UK.Pay, Stripe, Go-Cardless, PATROL for the Traffic Penalty Tribunal and with the Ministry of Justice for the Traffic Enforcement Centre.

Lead officer: Carol Brown


07/07/2021 - Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan – Tackling Nitrogen Dioxide Exceedances at the Roadside – Contract arrangements Clean Air Zone Signage ref: 4231    Recommendations Approved

1.1The purpose of this report is to summarise a procurement that has been undertaken to provide the system/services tendered to deliver Clean Air Zone Signage and to seek approval for TfGM to award a contract in accordance with TfGM’s existing Constitutional arrangements. Please note that the exact locations of any signs is to be considered as part of the GM Clean Air Final plan report in July 2021.
1.2This contract will be funded by an element of the £36m of Government funding awarded to GM to deliver the CAZ and other GM CAP measures.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 29/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: GMCA (acting by its officer, TfGM) is authorised to award the contact to J McCann and Co Limited. Please note that the exact locations of any signs is to be considered as part of the GM Clean Air Final plan report in July 2021.

Lead officer: Carol Brown


07/07/2021 - Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan – Tackling Nitrogen Dioxide Exceedances at the Roadside – Contract arrangements for the Clean Vehicle Funds Service ref: 4233    Recommendations Approved

1.1The purpose of this report is to summarise the procurements that have been undertaken to provide the system and services tendered to deliver the Clean Vehicle Funds and to seek approval for TfGM to award the contracts in accordance with TfGM’s existing Constitutional arrangements.
1.2This contract will be funded by monies awarded to Greater Manchester by the Government. GM has been awarded £119.08m from the Government’s Clean Air Fund, this figure includes JAQU estimated delivery costs at 5%, i.e. £5.98m. which is sufficient to sign these contracts.
1.3In the event of a shortfall CAZ Revenues will be used to cover administration costs subject to any net CAZ shortfall being covered by the New Burdens Doctrine . The Government’s Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) have been kept up to date with procurement activity and they are aware of GM’s intention to enter into contract with QV Systems and the Financiers.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 28/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: GMCA (acting by its officer, TfGM) is authorised to award to the contact for the development and operation of the Clean Vehicle Funds Service to QV Solutions Limited and to award positions on the Clean Funds Scheme Vehicle Financier Framework to Close Brothers Ltd, Haydock Finance Ltd, Hampshire Trust Bank Ltd, Shire Leasing Plc and RCI Financial Services.

Lead officer: Carol Brown


07/07/2021 - Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan – Tackling Nitrogen Dioxide Exceedances at the Roadside – Collaboration Agreement ref: 4229    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to seek authorisation to sign the Memorandum of Understanding: Collaboration on the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan GM collaboration agreement, attached as Appendix 1.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision published: 20/07/2021

Effective from: 28/07/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the final form of the collaboration agreement is approved.

Lead officer: Carol Brown