Issue details

ABEN Accommodation Provision: Lease Amendments and Renewal Decision (10 Sharples Hall Street & 20 Vicarage Street )

This report seeks the following authorisations:
To seek approval to amend existing lease agreements for the A Bed Every Night (ABEN) accommodation portfolio to ensure continued compliance with GMCA grant conditions and to support the effective operation, management, and maintenance of leased properties over the remaining 2.5 year funding period.
A) Approve the amendments to the existing ABEN lease agreements in line with the proposed wording in Appendix A, ensuring continued compliance, clarity of responsibilities, and effective service operation.
B) Approve the granting of:
•a 12 month lease for 10 Sharples Hall Street -18 bed unit total annual rent: £108,000
•a 12 month lease for 20 Vicarage Street- 6 bed unit- total annual rent: £33,336

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/05/2026

Decision due: 6 May 2026 by Director of Communities

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods and Statuory Deputy Leader

Contact: Clare Ocansey, Tenancy Relations Officer Email: clare.ocansey@oldham.gov.uk Email: Clare.Ocansey@oldham.gov.uk.

Consultation process

None to declare

Decisions

Background papers