Staying Close helps care leavers transition to
independent living by providing high quality accommodation and
practical or emotional support to young people.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000 (Significant expenditure or savings);
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/09/2026
Decision due: 2 Nov 2026 by Cabinet
Lead director: Executive Director Children and Young People (Director of Childrens Services)
Department: Children and Young People Directorate
Contact: Nick Whitbread, Assistant Director Corporate Parenting Email: nick.whitbread@oldham.gov.uk Email: nick.whitbread@oldham.gov.uk.
Key Decision Reference: CYP-13-26