Decisions

Following approval at Cabinet The Procurement Hub major contracts developer Willmott Dixon chosen to progress with the First Phase Sites. Expenditure against pre service contract agreement to be monitored by Director of Housing in conjunction with the Section 151 officer.

Permission to approve an Extraordinary Fund for Bury Care Homes to apply for
re-imbursement to Providers of “extraordinary expenditure“ during the Coronavirus pandemic. Extraordinary expenditure is defined as:
i) not being included in instances defined elsewhere eg for PPE, staffing etc; and
ii) with an underlying rationale of support where: inflated costs have been incurred, to ensure safe operations of services, related to COVID 19.

See body of report.

Following a decision by Interim Executive Director, Communities and Wellbeing on 21st August 2019 to commission the evaluation of dementia community support services. An open request to quote was conducted on the North West Procurement Portal (The Chest) under Public Contract Regulations to which bids were received on 11th September 2019.

The Public Health Funerals Policy details the process, procedure and resources that the Council will follow to meet its statutory obligations under section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984.

The Policy document takes account of and makes reference where appropriate to additional considerations during the coronavirus covid19 pandemic.

The New Local Government Network (NLGN) has worked with Councils for over 20 years, and the network is made up of the most forward-looking local authorities across the UK.

Being a member of the NLGN provides access to

1. Participate in Innovation Exchanges – these day long sessions bring together senior officers in an intensive workshop to share ideas, lessons learned and best practice on core challenges for councils. 2. Attend NLGN’s high profile networking events including our Annual Reception at Parliament and two complimentary tickets to our Annual Conference. 3. Be part of our wider programme of events including practical workshops and policy roundtables. 4. Receive case studies and begins on how councils have led innovation in practice, 5. Arrange facilitated sessions from NLGN’s senior team with staff or stakeholders 6. Connect with NLGN’s research team, using their expertise to gain access to data and findings 7. Speak at NLGN events and write articles on the NLGN blog –to raise the profile of Bury Council

The total cost of membership is £12,800. Budget is available through the Council’s corporate management subscriptions budget.

It is proposed that the Council continues to be a member of the New Local Government Network, reviewing this in 2021.

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown, service provision was reduced across all service areas within Streetscene including Highways, Street Lighting, Grounds Maintenance and Pest Control.

From the date of this Operational Decision Streetscene will resume all activities across all service areas as outlined in briefing note “Resumption of Streetscene Service Delivery” dated 01/06/2020 (attached).

Not for publication

In line with the attached government guidance on working outdoors, all Engineering Services staff can now undertake any and all site visits/inspections as and when required (as per done pre-lockdown). This will sometimes necessitate visiting Council offices to collect plans and records but this will also be done in accordance with all current government/Council guidelines issued to staff.

Operational Decision 090 dated 24th March 2020 approved reduced service provision within Pest Control to Emergency/Essential works only, in response the government guidance on the Covid-19 national lockdown.

From the date of this operation decision the Pest Control team will resume all routine works including sewer baiting, insect treatments, dog fouling enforcement/signage, and new and existing routine private contract works.

A Covid 19 specific risk assessment and suitable control measures are in place for this type of work.

This work will not have any impact on other areas of priority service delivery.

• To approve the installation of temporary screens in licensed vehicles during the COVID 19 pandemic subject to the guidance and document requirements as detailed in this report.
• To refuse the installation of temporary screens in licensed vehicles during the COVID 19 pandemic

To approve the GMCA through TfGM to carry out preparatory procurement arrangements for the delivery of the GM Clean Air Zone and Clean Air Plan, including signage, ANPR system, charging service, debt recovery, vehicle fund grant administration and financing,

Award of Contract for Asbestos removal to Town Hall roof space and risers. This is urgently required to enable health and safety works to continue.

Contractor: A A Woods Ltd
Cost of works:£74,625 (Capital funding)
Contract period: 8 weeks
Procurement method: Open tender on the CHEST
All work carried out in accordance with appropriate risk assessment, method statements, plan of works, HSE notification and the latest COVID 19 Guidelines.

Following an evaluation of the options in relation to the replacement and procurement of a number of new Refuse Collection Vehicles to replace existing unfit for purpose vehicles within the Council’s fleet, it is recommended that the new vehicles will be procured using an OJEU compliant framework the TPPL (The Procurement Partnership Ltd).

It is also recommended that following an evaluation of the framework that the contract for the 12 replacement vehicles is awarded to:

FAUN Zoeller (UK) Ltd, Colemeadow Road, North Moons Moat Industrial Estate, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9PB, United Kingdom

as it has been demonstrated that they offer the Council the best value option.

Current Authorisations for licensing officers have now expired and new ones have to be issued.
Request that the following officers Angela Lomax, Michael Bridge, Laura Jones and Alexander OFarrell of the licensing service are authorised until June 2021 when the authorisation s will be reviewed.
I hereby certify Angela Lomax, Michael Bridge, Laura Jones and Alexander OFarrell employed directly by the Authority is authorised and empowered to act on behalf of Bury Council under the following legislation until March 2021:
• Licensing Act 2003

• Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and 1982

• Town Police Clauses Act 1847

• Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals)(England) Regulations 2018

• Animal Welfare Act 2006

• Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

• Charities Act 1992

• Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 sec 19-28

• The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 (as amended)

• Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976

• Equality Act 2010

• Gambling Act 2005

• Greater Manchester Act 1981

• Health Act 2006

• House to House Collection Act 1939

• Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976

• Mini Buses Act 1977

• Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013

• The Marriages Act 1949

• The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005

• The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises)(Amendment) Regulations 2011

• Vehicle (Crime) Act 2001

• Zoo Licensing Act 1981

Approval to the temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of Nuttall Lane and Whittingham Drive, Ramsbottom from Monday 20 July 2020 for a period of 3 months to facilitate surface dressing works (anticipated duration 9 weeks). Diversions will be managed on site by the contractor.

Approval to the temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of various side roads (see attached pro-forma) in the Chiltion Drive/Cotswold Crescent area, Bury from Monday 20 July 2020 for a period of 3 months to facilitate surface dressing works (anticipated duration 9 weeks). Diversions will be managed on site by the contractor.

Approval to the temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of various side roads (see attached pro-forma) in the Salisbury Road area, Radcliffe from Monday 20 July 2020 for a period of 3 months to facilitate surface dressing works (anticipated duration 9 weeks). Diversions will be managed on site by the contractor.

Approval to the temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of various side roads (see attached pro-forma) in the Bradley Fold Road area, Radcliffe and Bradley Fold Road between Church Street and Bury New Road and between Bury New Road and Radcliffe Moor Road from Monday 20 July 2020 for a period of 3 months to facilitate surface dressing works (anticipated duration 9 weeks). Diversions will be managed on site by the contractor.