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