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02/12/2019 - Coroners Hosted Service Accommodation ref: 3845 Recommendations Approved
The provision of new accommodation for the
Coroners Hosted Service.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Decision published: 23/12/2019
Effective from: 09/01/2020
Decision:
To accept the share of the accommodation costs
as notified by Rochdale Council and already agreed by both Rochdale
and Bury Councils.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Anne Ryans
03/12/2019 - Appointment of Systra to undertake local assessment of strategic allocations proposed as part of Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment ref: 3819 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek
delegated approval to commission Systra, via TfGM, to undertake
locality assessments of the strategic allocations proposed as part
of Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment
(GMSF).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Decision published: 19/12/2019
Effective from: 03/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: Appoint Systra, via TfGM, to
undertake locality assessments of the strategic allocations
proposed as part of Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and
the Environment (GMSF).
Lead officer: Elizabeth Dryden-Stuart
02/12/2019 - Town Centre Vision: A Place that Thrives - Phase 1 ref: 3818 Recommendations Approved
To provide additional resource and external
technical expertise with regards to progressing a key component of
the Town Centre Vision.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise
Decision published: 05/12/2019
Effective from: 13/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
To approve the options outlined in the report.
Lead officer: Roger Frith
02/12/2019 - High Needs Funding for Oldham College ref: 3817 Recommendations Approved
Decision Part 1: The reason for this decision
is to secure agreement to re-calibrate the number of High Needs
places commissioned at Oldham College, so it more accurately
reflects the number of high needs students placed in the college.
This commitment of funding is taken from the LAs DSG/High Needs
Block and passed straight to providers from the ESFA. This role is
part of the LA statutory duties.
Decision Part 2: Oldham college has seen a 40% increase in the
number of high needs students from other local authorities
accessing their programmes. Funding for these students is passed to
the local authority on a lagged model which we in turn pass to the
college. In order to support the financial position of the college,
and in the spirit of partnership, the proposal is for this session
to transfer the lagged funding (equivalent £228k) in advance
to ensure that the college can ensure sufficient funds are in place
for the place funding (E2). In addition to this sum the college
will receive £90k lagged funding for students they taught
last session. It is important to note this is funding which comes
into the LA from government to ensure home LA’s/colleges are
not disadvantaged financially by students from out of
borough.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Children and Young People and Deputy Leader
Decision published: 04/12/2019
Effective from: 12/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
Decision Part 1:
Option 1: Agree to placement numbers 143 (this accounts for
students placed by Oldham and other authorities). This would be in
place for the 2020/2021 academic year and reflects the 10%
differential in actual numbers taken by the college.
Option 2: Do nothing, keep the allocation at 100. There is a risk
that the college will refuse to accept students above this number
on the basis that attendance is a significant pressure on college
resources and exceeds the 10% guideline. This option could result
in even more expensive cost as the students with EHC plans not
placed at the college request a specialist (and expensive)
provision elsewhere.
Decision Part 2:
Option 1: Transfer the equivalent £228k to the college (which
is ultimately ESFA funding) to support the additional E2 costs
incurred as a result of the 40% increase in out of borough
students, as per the ESFA funding model. If, in the unlikely event
of the out of borough students’ numbers changing through the
course of the session, the LA could reduce the differential from
the funding allocated in the following session to cover any
reduction in passported funding, so there is no risk to the council
resources.
Option 2: Maintain the funding on a lagged basis. This weakens the
financial position of the college during a period of increased
demand from high need students and does not reflect a spirit of
partnership which both parties have fostered.
Lead officer: Donna Lewis
02/12/2019 - Creating a Better Place - Phase 1 ref: 3816 Recommendations Approved
This decision is needed to provide additional
resource and technical expertise with regards to developing a key
component of the refreshed Property Strategy "Creating a Better
Place"
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Business, Employment and Enterprise
Decision published: 04/12/2019
Effective from: 12/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
It is recommended to provide additional technical expertise to the
council teams on a temporary basis, to enhance the skills base and
knowledge of internal staff, to facilitate the continuation of
existing programmes of work, and to allow opportunities to best
practice to be shared from other GM and regional authorities.
Lead officer: Roger Frith
28/11/2019 - Subject: Funding of Voluntary Sector Infrastructure ref: 3815 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to award grant funding to enable the provision of voluntary sector
infrastructure support, including intensive and specialist
organisational development, in Oldham for 2019/20.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 02/12/2019
Effective from: 07/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - To increase the funding for the
Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Grant whilst incorporating
requirements for the provision of intensive and specialist
organisational development support to the VCSFE Sector
Lead officer: Andrea Entwistle
13/11/2019 - Children and Early Years Digital Improvement Programme ref: 3814 Recommendations Approved
To invest £80000 to progress work to
apply digital technology to improve the Children's and Early Years
service.
OMBC Children and Early Years are under significant pressure.
Increasing demand and net reductions in budgets are causing a
perfect storm in operating conditions that are affecting the life
chances of young people in the Borough.
This business case seeks funding to automate tasks are currently
administratively intense to free up resources to undertake higher
value activity in helping to address the growing demands.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 29/11/2019
Effective from: 13/11/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
£80000 will be released from the ICT Business Systems capital
fund and allocate resource from the service to work on creating
digital processes.
Lead officer: Kay Shepherd
28/11/2019 - Subject: Funding of Voluntary Sector Infrastructure ref: 3813 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to award grant funding to enable the provision of voluntary sector
infrastructure support, including intensive and specialist
organisational development, in Oldham for 2019/20.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 29/11/2019
Effective from: 07/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - To increase the funding for the
Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Grant whilst incorporating
requirements for the provision of intensive and specialist
organisational development support to the VCSFE Sector
Lead officer: Andrea Entwistle
28/11/2019 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Copster Hill Road ref: 3812 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to make a Public Spaces Protection Order pursuant to powers
contained in Sections 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime
and Policing Act 2014. The proposed terms of the Order are the
installation of gates on the highway, as detailed on the map in
Schedule 1 and the imposition of restrictions upon other behaviours
within the gated area, as detailed in Schedule 2.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 28/11/2019
Effective from: 28/11/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the installation of alley
gates in the alleyway that runs to the rear of 12-30 Copster Hill
Road in a SW direction for 34m and is 4m wide. Then runs in an E
direction for 12m and is 4m wide and then back in a SW direction
behind 18-30 Copster Hill Road for 32m and is 4m wide.
Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft
28/11/2019 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Lincoln St, Monmouth St ref: 3810 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to make a Public Spaces Protection Order pursuant to powers
contained in Sections 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime
and Policing Act 2014. The proposed terms of the Order are the
installation of gates on the highway, as detailed on the map in
Schedule 1 and the imposition of restrictions upon other behaviours
within the gated area, as detailed in Schedule 2.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 28/11/2019
Effective from: 28/11/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the alleygates are installed
in the alleyway that runs to the rear of 4-12 Lincoln Street and to
the side of 29 Monmouth Street in an NNW direction for 25m and is
3.1m wide.
Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft
28/11/2019 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Main Rd, Ashley St, Ashley Mews ref: 3811 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to make a Public Spaces Protection Order pursuant to powers
contained in Sections 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime
and Policing Act 2014. The proposed terms of the Order are the
installation of gates on the highway, as detailed on the map in
Schedule 1 and the imposition of restrictions upon other behaviours
within the gated area, as detailed in Schedule 2.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 28/11/2019
Effective from: 28/11/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the installation of alleygates
in the alleyway that runs to the rear of 48-60 Main Road, 1-6
Ashley Mews
Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft
28/11/2019 - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Cheviot Ave, Oriel Ave, Windsor Rd ref: 3809 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to make a Public Spaces Protection Order pursuant to powers
contained in Sections 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime
and Policing Act 2014. The proposed terms of the Order are the
installation of gates on the highway, as detailed on the map in
Schedule 1 and the imposition of restrictions upon other behaviours
within the gated area, as detailed in Schedule 2.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Decision published: 28/11/2019
Effective from: 28/11/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the installation of gates to
the alleyway that runs to the rear of 2-20 Cheviot Ave and the rear
of 1-15 Oriel Ave in a SSW direction for 69m and is 3.6m wide. The
alleyway that runs to the rear of 304
Lead officer: Colin Cockcroft
28/11/2019 - Oldham Mills Strategy ref: 3808 Recommendations Approved
To approve appointment of consultants ELG
Heritage to undertake an Oldham Mills Strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Decision published: 28/11/2019
Effective from: 28/11/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
To approve the appointment of ELG Heritage to prepare an Oldham
Mills Strategy.
Lead officer: Georgina Brownridge
26/11/2019 - Proposed Local Safety Scheme - Derker Street, Arnold Street, London Road, Barry Street and Prince Charlie Street, Oldham ref: 3807 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to consider the
introduction of Road Safety Measures in the form of a Traffic
Calming Scheme along Derker Street, Arnold Street, London Road,
Barry Street and Prince Charlie Street in Oldham (St James
Ward).
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 26/11/2019
Effective from:
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
a Traffic Calming Scheme is introduced along sections of Derker
Street, Arnold Street, London Road, Barry Street and Prince Charlie
Street comprising of a series of vertical deflections (in the form
of Speed Cushions, Road Hump and Speed Table) and improvements to
the existing mini-roundabout including improvements for
non-motorised users where appropriate.
Waiting restrictions are also proposed at the junctions of Derker
Street / Yates Street and Stoneleigh Street / Prince Charlie Street
to improve visibility for vehicles exiting from the side road
junctions.
Lead officer: Jeannette Whitney
10/09/2019 - Growth Funding Allocation ref: 3805 Recommendations Approved
To secure additional funding for places for
Blue Coat School, Oasis Academy and Oldham Academy North.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Education and Skills
Decision published: 26/11/2019
Effective from: 03/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: Additional funding for school
places be approved.
Lead officer: Andy Collinge
20/11/2019 - Award of a Business Improvement Grant in Shaw district centre ref: 3806 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
to award a Business Improvement Grant in Shaw District
Centre.
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 26/11/2019
Effective from:
Decision:
RESOLVED - Approve a Business Improvement
Grant award as follows:
•£2,924.99 to “Sports Physio (Shaw) Ltd in respect
of 41b Market Street, Shaw
Lead officer: Liz Whitehead
23/10/2019 - Provision of Temporary Accommodation Pt.2 ref: 3804 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
for the Council to enter into a range of lease agreements with
Private Landlords to support and enhance the provision of more
Temporary Accommodation (‘TA’) properties as outlined
in the Council’s recently adopted Housing Strategy.
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision published: 25/11/2019
Effective from: 03/12/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
It is recommended that the Council:
• proceed to enter into up to 50 lease agreements with private
landlords commencing with the initial cohort highlighted in
Appendix one (and any pending properties not detailed within this
report considered necessary to meet the Council’s
requirements), subject to the agreement of the clauses set out in
the Council’s draft lease agreement (OMBC Draft Lease) in
Appendix two.
• authorises the report author and/or his/their nominee in
consultation with legal and finance officers, and the Director of
Economy to negotiate terms to facilitate the recommendations
• authorise the Director of Legal Services or his nominated
representatives to sign and/or affix the Common Seal of the Council
to all contractual documentation and associated or ancillary
documentation referred to above and/or required to give effect to
the above authorisations, delegations and recommendations in this
report.
Lead officer: Albert Margai
19/11/2019 - Report on Update of Sites of Biological Importance ref: 3802 Recommendations Approved
The reason for this decision is to adopt
changes, which have occurred to designated Sites of Biological
Importance (SBIs) within the borough and to note the SBI Review
– 2017, Oldham District Synopsis’ report.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Decision published: 20/11/2019
Effective from: 28/11/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
To adopt the changes to the SBIs listed in Table 1. The advantage
of this option is that the changes to SBIs will be subject to the
principles set out in National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to
avoid, mitigate and as a last resort compensate any harm. There are
no disadvantages to this option. If development was proposed it
would be expected to comply with NPPF and Local Plan
policies.
Lead officer: Georgina Brownridge
29/04/2019 - Denton Lane Surfacing Works ref: 3801 Recommendations Approved
This report seeks delegated approval of:
•The cost of resurfacing Denton Lane
•The approval of the appointment of the contractor for the
works.
The work forms part of the Highway Investment Programme
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision published: 20/11/2019
Effective from: 29/04/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
the delegated approval for these works is accepted and that the
contract for the works is awarded to Kier Group plc
Lead officer: Matthew McGreal