Decisions

Permission is requested to create an additional Storekeepers post of 20 hours at Equipment Service to meet increasing demand.

This paper sets out to recommend use of the Practice Learning Budget to fund the refreshments for the March social work workforce conference, combining
annual world social work day celebrations and social work awards ceremony with the workforce engagement session.

Approval to the temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984, of Public Footpaths 229, Ramsbottom from Public Footpath
228 for 150m in a north westerly direction from 02 May 2022 for a period of 6
months to in the interests of public safety due to construction works (anticipated
initial duration 6 months). Also approval to apply to Secretary of State if extension
of the closure is required. The diversion route is via Public Footpath 228, Rams &
the non-designated path to the southwest of the pond adjacent to Bast House
Farm & vice versa.

Approval to construct a 20mph Zone area and traffic calming in the Colville Drive
area of Bury which is proposed to be introduced as part of Bury’s 2022/23 Road
Safety programme of works. This is following no significant objections being
received following the recent formal advertisement process.

Approval to construct a 20mph speed limit area in the Crow Lane area of
Ramsbottom which is proposed to be introduced as part of Bury’s 2022/23 Road
Safety programme of works. This is following no significant objections being
received following the recent formal advertisement process.

Approval to construct a 20mph speed limit area in the Rufford Drive area of
Whitefield which is proposed to be introduced as part of Bury’s 2022/23 Road
Safety programme of works. This is following no significant objections being
received following the recent formal advertisement process.

Approval to the temporary traffic regulation order under Section
16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act on various roads in Radcliffe (including
the town centre) on Saturday 04 June 2022 (between approximately 10am and
4pm) to enable Radcliffe Carnival Parade to take place.

Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of various Streets in Unsworth & Whitefield from Monday 04/07/22 for a period
of 3 months to facilitate carriageway surface dressing works (anticipated
duration 2 months). Short duration closures with local diversions as and when
required by the works.

Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of various Streets in Radcliffe & Prestwich from Friday 01/07/22 for a period of
3 months to facilitate carriageway surface dressing works (anticipated duration
2 months). Short duration closures with local diversions as and when required
by the works.

Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of Rowlands Road, Summerseat – between Crag Avenue and Railway Street
from Monday 25/07/22 for a period of 3 months to facilitate drainage works
(anticipated duration 4 weeks). The alternative route will be via Crag Lane, Cliff
Ave, Pollards Lane, Kay St, Waterside Rd & Railway St and vice-versa.

The Council continues to experience high demand for social housing, particularly larger three and four-bedroom family homes and adapted properties.

Following evaluation of the submitted quotations, it is recommended that the lowest quotation of £11,389.00 for the refurbishment of the play area at Kersal Road, Prestwich, submitted by Draxeda Construction of Fern Cottage, Astley Moss, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7LX is accepted as providing best overall value to the authority.

Following evaluation of the submitted quotations, it is recommended that the lowest quotation of £36,918.00 for the refurbishment of the play area at Thatch Leach Lane, Whitefield, submitted by Draxeda Construction of Fern Cottage, Astley Moss, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7LX is accepted as providing best overall value to the authority.

To establish a 1x FTE Family Conflict & Parenting Co-ordinator post within the Family Help service on a 2 year fixed term basis, as soon as possible.

Following review of operational arrangements, it has been determined that the work of the Children’s Rights Team (Comprising 1 x Team Manager and 2 x Children’s Rights Workers) would be more effectively aligned to the CASS and Through Care Management Structure.

Following approval at the Section 188 meeting on 17 December 2022, a consultation took place (from 21st December 2022 to 20th January 2023) in relation to the deletion of the vacant CareLink Handy person post and relocation of CareLink from Taylor House to Bradley Fold.

The Adult Social Care (ASC) programme has been developed in response to a new national assurance framework for adult social care and the Government’s ‘People at the Heart of Care’ white paper. While the Government’s Autumn Statement delayed charging reform until 2025, other reforms outlined in the white paper are continuing. There are significant implications attached to a Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment rating outcome including potential government intervention for those local authorities deemed ’inadequate.’