Decisions

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Decisions published

26/11/2020 - Proposal to procure 4 ‘Speed Indicator devices’ (SIDs) with TWM that will be rotated around 36 pre-determined sites in Bury ref: 3522    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 16/04/2021

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

To approve the purchase of 4 Speed Indicator devices ( SIDS) with TWM that will be rotated around 36 identified sites in Bury on a regular basis.

Lead officer: David Giblin


23/11/2020 - Executive Team Development ref: 3444    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 13/01/2021

Effective from: 23/11/2020

Decision:

Bury is putting plans in place for huge transformational change.

With a new Executive Team now in place, working across the Council and the CCG, we have taken the opportunity to put some of the building blocks in place by developing a strategy for Bury that commits both organisations, working with partners and the community, to a decade for reform; a bold ambition to tackle deprivation and improve growth through a programme of work that covers people; places; ideas; infrastructure and the business environment

Lead officer: Geoff Little


26/11/2020 - Award of contract for the provision of consultancy support, data migration and configuration for the implementation of ContrOCC ref: 3431    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 14/12/2020

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

Consultancy, data migration and configuration support is required for the implementation of ContrOCC, the Council’s Adult Care Financial Management System.

Lead officer: Julie Gonda


01/12/2020 - Fox Street, Bury ref: 3428    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 13/12/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

Temporary One Way working

Lead officer: David Giblin


01/12/2020 - Highfield Road, Prestwich - Proposed Application for a crane to oversail the highway ref: 3427    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 13/12/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

Application for consent to oversail the highway under Section 178 of the Highways Act 1980.

The consent is required to permit a crane to oversail the highway as follows:-

• Location – 9A Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AW (as shown on the attached plan) • Applicant – Mobile Crane Services Ltd, Unit 11, Station Road, Station Road Industrial Estate, SK5 6ND. Company number 12074081 • Proposed dates, hours of operation – licence requested from 08 December 2020. Proposed 3 month duration, proposed hours of licence 8.00hrs – 17.00hrs • Planning permission application number – 65481, granted 25/06/2020 • Traffic management to be used in connection with the crane – give & take • Method statement, risk assessments, public liability insurance etc – checked by Engineers • Mobile crane to be used

Lead officer: David Giblin


01/12/2020 - Warth Road, Milford Drive and Openshaw Fold Road, Bury. ref: 3426    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 13/12/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions.

Lead officer: David Giblin


30/11/2020 - Lever St, Alma St, Meadowcroft and Westminster Avenue – Temporary Road Closure ref: 3424    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 13/12/2020

Effective from: 30/11/2020

Decision:

Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of Lever St, Alma St, Meadowcroft and Westminster Ave from Monday 11/01/21 for a period of 6 months to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works (anticipated duration of works 2 months). Closures will only be implemented as and when required. Local diversions will be signed on site where applicable.

Lead officer: David Giblin


24/11/2020 - Rochdale Old Road, Bury – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions. ref: 3423    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 13/12/2020

Effective from: 24/11/2020

Decision:

No objections were received to the proposal to introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Rochdale Old Road, Bury (outside Nos. 413 – 415) therefore the proposal is to be introduced as advertised.

Lead officer: David Giblin


24/11/2020 - Rectory Lane, Prestwich – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions. ref: 3422    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 13/12/2020

Effective from: 24/11/2020

Decision:

No objections were received to the proposal to introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Rectory Lane, Prestwich (at its junctions with Oakhurst Gardens, Deyne Avenue and The Drive) therefore the proposal is to be introduced as advertised.

Lead officer: David Giblin


01/12/2020 - Authorisation of Officers for Enforcement of Covid-19 Related Legislation ref: 3420    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 10/12/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

Authorisations for the enforcement of Covid-19 related legislation are required for officers of Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing sections of the Council.

Lead officer: Donna Ball


03/12/2020 - Chanuka Candle Lighting celebration- Jewish Life Centre Radcliffe Piazza – 10th December 202 ref: 3419    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 10/12/2020

Effective from: 03/12/2020

Decision:

Chanuka is a Jewish holiday that falls in the wintertime. The Jewish Life Centre would like to erect and light a Chanuka Menorah Candle in celebration.

The Menorah (a 2 metre high Candelabra which holds small oil wicks in glass jars attached to a wooden frame) is to be placed in Radcliffe Piazza near The Bandstand.

There are no organised gatherings proposed in connection with this event. The Events Group and the Council’s Community Safety Manager have been consulted.

Lead officer: David Giblin


24/11/2020 - Throstle Grove, Bury – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3417    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 03/12/2020

Effective from: 24/11/2020

Decision:

No objections were received to the proposal to introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Throstle Grove, Bury (at its junction with Brandlesholme Road) therefore the proposal is to be introduced as advertised.

Lead officer: David Giblin


30/11/2020 - Proposed upgrade of existing signalised junction at the intersection of the A56 Manchester Road with A58 Jubilee Way ref: 3416    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 03/12/2020

Effective from: 30/11/2020

Decision:

To approve an informal consultation with nearby properties regarding the proposals to upgrade the existing signalised junction at A56 Manchester Road and A58 Jubilee Way in Bury.

Lead officer: David Giblin


24/11/2020 - Parsons Lane, Bury – Temporary Road Closure ref: 3415    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 03/12/2020

Effective from: 24/11/2020

Decision:

Approval to the temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of Parsons Lane from Friday 29 January 2021 for a period of 1 month to facilitate telecoms works (anticipated duration:- 1 night between 8pm and 6am). Night time working hence no diversion applicable.

Lead officer: David Giblin


26/11/2020 - Direction Signs for Housing Development at “Waldmers Wood”, Walmersley Old Road, Bury for Barratt Homes, provided by A & G Signs ref: 3414    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 03/12/2020

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

Approval of 12 temporary Directional Signs on street lighting columns and poles. To be sited at various points around Bury

Lead officer: David Giblin


26/11/2020 - Proposed implementation on site of a new Toucan Crossing on the A56 Manchester Road just north of Gigg Lane. This new Toucan crossing is proposed to be introduced as part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM’s) Beelines Tranche 5 initiative. ref: 3413    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 27/11/2020

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

Further to the decision of the Traffic Management Unit (item 3f – 30th July 2019) (and no objections being received following the formal recent advertisement process) to approve for implementation on site the proposals to introduce a new Toucan crossing on the A56 Manchester Road in Bury just north of Gigg Lane as part of TfGM’s Tranche 5 Beelines initiative.

Lead officer: David Giblin


26/11/2020 - The formal advertisement period for the proposed Zebra crossing on Kersal Vale Road in Prestwich and the proposed signalisation of the junction of A6044 Rainsough Brow and Kersal Vale Road in Prestwich has now come to an end. No objections were recei ref: 3412    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 27/11/2020

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

The proposed introduction of these facilities forms part of the Beelines Tranche 1 initiative that is being promoted by Transport for Greater Manchester to provide enhanced walking and cycling facilities in the borough.

Lead officer: David Giblin


26/11/2020 - Proposed implementation of upgrade of existing Pelican Crossing on the A665 Bury Old Road near St Margarets Road in to a Toucan crossing. The proposed introduction of these facilities forms part of the Beelines Tranche 1 initiative that is being prom ref: 3411    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 27/11/2020

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

Further to the decision of the Traffic Management Unit ( item 4c – 3rd 28th July 2020 ) and following no objections following the formal notification process, to approve for implementation of the proposals to upgrade the existing Pelican crossing on the A665 Bury Old Road near St Margarets Road to a Toucan crossing.

Lead officer: David Giblin


26/11/2020 - Proposed upgrade of existing signalised junction at the intersection of the A665 Bury Old Road with Heywood Road in Prestwich to feature push button pedestrian facilities. The proposed introduction of these facilities forms part of the Beelines Tranc ref: 3410    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 27/11/2020

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

Further to the decision of the Traffic Management Unit ( item 4c – 3rd 28th July 2020 ) to approve for an informal consultation regarding the proposals to upgrade the existing signalised junction at A665 Bury Old Road and Heywood Road in Prestwich to feature push button facilities for pedestrians.

Lead officer: David Giblin


23/11/2020 - COVID Marshals ref: 3409    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 27/11/2020

Effective from: 23/11/2020

Decision:

The government has made available additional grant funding to Local Authorities to support Covid Marshals in light of the continuing Covid pandemic. For Bury, an allocation of £103,897 has been received. A decision is needed on how the funding will be utilised, so that the service delivery can be implemented.

Lead officer: Donna Ball


26/11/2020 - George Street – Prestwich – Proposal to consult on 20mph Zone and traffic calming measures as part of a Section 38 Planning agreement ref: 3408    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 27/11/2020

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

Approval to consult on a 20mph Zone and traffic calming measures in the George Street area of Prestwich which are proposed to be introduced as part of a Section 38 planning agreement.

Lead officer: David Giblin


20/11/2020 - Direction Signs for Housing Development at “The Mount”, George Street, Prestwich for A & G Signs ref: 3407    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

Approval of 12 temporary Directional Signs on street lighting columns and poles. To be sited at various points around Prestwich.

Lead officer: David Giblin


10/11/2020 - Bond Street, Bury – Emergency Road Closure ref: 3406    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 10/11/2020

Decision:

Temporary closure under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of Bond Street between Rochdale Road and Croft Street from Monday 09 November 2020 for a period of 21 days to facilitate repairs to a water leak (anticipated duration one week). The diversion route is via Wash Lane, Derby Way and Rochdale Road and vice versa.

Lead officer: David Giblin


12/11/2020 - Proposed implementation on site of 3 new Toucan Crossings ( one a segregated shared use Toucan ) in the East Ward of Bury. ref: 3405    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 12/11/2020

Decision:

Proposed implementation on site of 3 new Toucan Crossings ( one a segregated shared use Toucan ) in the East Ward of Bury. The proposed Toucan crossings are proposed to be introduced on B6221 Wash Lane opposite Pine Street South, B6219 Parsonage Street opposite Cedar Street & A58 Rochdale Road opposite Pine Street South. Additionally, it is proposed to remove an existing Pelican crossing from the B6221 Wash Lane which is adjacent to where a segregated shared use Toucan crossing is scheduled to be introduced on this road. The proposed introduction of the three new Toucan crossings forms part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s MCF Beelines Tranche 6 bid. The initiative is being promoted by Transport for Greater Manchester to enhance existing recognised cycle and walking routes in the borough and to develop new routes.

Lead officer: David Giblin


13/11/2020 - Decarbonising the Public Estate – Application for Funding ref: 3404    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 13/11/2020

Decision:

Two new sources of Government funding have recently become available:
o Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund – for capital schemes to decarbonise the public estate.
o Low Carbon Skills Fund - supports the above funding to provide specialist and expert advice to carry out feasibility studies to identify and develop energy efficiency and low carbon heat upgrade projects and prepare robust and effective grant applications.

Lead officer: Donna Ball


28/10/2020 - Extension of post Early Years Quality Officer ref: 3402    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 28/10/2020

Decision:

Decision requested to extend temporary post of Early Years Quality Officer, in order to continue with the development of speech, language and communication work. Additional grant funding has been provided to support salary costs.

Lead officer: Susan Reynolds


22/10/2020 - Request for Quotation to deliver a Pilot Alternative Provision within a business for young people aged 14-16 ref: 3401    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 22/10/2020

Decision:

A commission to improve people's skills, job prospects and help businesses was launched in Bury in 2016. The Bury Life Chances Commission aims to ensure that schools, colleges and companies work together so that young people of all abilities can maximise their potential and employment opportunities. Of key concern is the perceived difficulty in recruiting young people with the skills, attitude and work readiness attributes that employers need. Whilst the local business base have expressed their concerns they have also expressed a desire to support education providers to understand their skills needs.

Lead officer: Paul Cooke