Decisions

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Decisions published

09/11/2021 - Voids Management Policy 2021- approval for adoption for all specialised housing managed or commissioned by the OCO ref: 3745    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 14/02/2022

Effective from: 09/11/2021

Decision:

• To approve the adoption of the Voids Management Policy for all specialised housing managed or commissioned by the OCO.
• To approve the circulation of the document to existing providers and Registered Housing Providers.
• Delegate authority to the Strategic Lead, Integrated Commissioning, Carers, Physical Disability and Prevention to make any amendments to the Voids Management Policy required in the future reflecting any changes to housing legislation or OCO requirements.

Lead officer: Will Blandamer


09/11/2021 - Additional Social Care Officer to support triage on rapid resolution of adult social care referrals in Connect and Direct ref: 3714    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 09/11/2021

Decision:

This aim of change will provide extra support on the triage function in CAD allowing better handling of the increase in referrals seen over the last 2 years.

Lead officer: Will Blandamer


03/11/2021 - Create Operational/Registered Manager Post in Rapid Response at Grade 15 & Delete existing grade 12 post of Initial contract Service manager ref: 3698    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 03/11/2021

Decision:

The Rapid Response Service and the Connect and Direct Service had previously been managed jointly by 2 managers.

This is not in line with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission who regulate activities regulated under the Health and Social Care Regulated Activities Regulations 2014

Lead officer: Will Blandamer


29/10/2021 - Supply of Six Coach Built Accessible buses. 5-year flexible hire arrangement for the provision of transportation of vulnerable passengers to their chosen Persona Day Care Centre location ref: 3678    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 24/11/2021

Effective from: 29/10/2021

Decision:

As identified in the report that was approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 29th July 2020 has identified the need to replace six of the existing fleet of Coach Built Accessible buses that are used to transport vulnerable passengers who due to their age or disability are unable to travel to their chosen Persona Day Care Centre location under their own direction.

Lead officer: Neil Long


12/11/2021 - Approvals for the award of contracts for CVRAS accredited Coach, Minibus, HGV, LGV and Taxi Retrofit Solutions ref: 3675    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 24/11/2021

Effective from: 12/11/2021

Decision:

Executive Director of Operations in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Change is recommended to approve that GMCA (acting by its officer, TfGM) is authorised to award the contract for CVRAS accredited Coach, Minibus, HGV, LGV and Taxi Retrofit Solutions to Eminox Limited, Emission Engineering Limited, Cybrand AEC Limited, Excalibre Technologies Limited, Vehicle Repowering Solutions Limited and Driveline Emissions Technologies Limited.

Lead officer: Donna Ball


10/11/2021 - Andrew Textile development site – Walshaw – Proposal to construct a 20mph Zone scheme on roads within the new housing estate . These proposals form part of a Section 38 planning agreement. ref: 3661    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 11/11/2021

Effective from: 10/11/2021

Decision:

Approval to construct a 20mph Zone area in the Andrew Textile development area
of Walshaw which has been proposed to be introduced in this area following the
recent introduction of a new housing estate. This is also following no objections
being received following the recent formal advertisement process for the new
Zone.

Lead officer: David Giblin


07/01/2020 - Contract for the supply and delivery of various liquid fuels 22nd Nov 2019 to 21st Nov 2021 with an option to extend to a further 2 year period until 21st Nov 2023 ref: 3660    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 08/11/2021

Effective from: 07/01/2020

Decision:

The Council along with AGMA Councils accesses the YPO framework in relation to supply and delivery of goods.
Standards Fuels Oils Ltd accepted as best overall value.

Lead officer: Lynne Ridsdale


26/10/2021 - Un-named side road, to side of 46 George Street, Prestwich – Emergency road closure ref: 3659    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 08/11/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

Temporary closure under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of the un-named side road, tso 46 George Street, Prestwich from 20/10/21 for a
period of 21 days to facilitate manhole works (anticipated duration 5 days).

Lead officer: David Giblin


25/10/2021 - Alston Street/David Street, Bury – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions. ref: 3658    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 08/11/2021

Effective from: 25/10/2021

Decision:

To approve the proposal as described in the attached statement of
justification for advertising.

Lead officer: David Giblin


25/10/2021 - Orkney Close, Radcliffe – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions. ref: 3657    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 08/11/2021

Effective from: 25/10/2021

Decision:

Further to the recommendation of the Traffic Management Unit (Tuesday 28
September 2021,) to approve for advertising the proposal to introduce no
waiting at any time restrictions on Orkney Close to alleviate access and
obstruction problems leading to a Care Home run by Chapter Health.

Lead officer: David Giblin


19/10/2021 - Remembrance Sunday Parade, Various Roads, Bury town centre ref: 3656    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 08/11/2021

Effective from: 19/10/2021

Decision:

Temporary road closures to be implemented a sand when required by Greater
Manchester Police and no waiting at any time restrictions to facilitate the
assembly and procession of the above on Sunday 14 November 2021

Lead officer: David Giblin


19/10/2021 - Remembrance Sunday Parade, Radcliffe ref: 3655    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 08/11/2021

Effective from: 19/10/2021

Decision:

Temporary road closures to be implemented as and when required by Greater
Manchester Police to facilitate the assembly and procession of the above on
Sunday 14 November 2021

Lead officer: David Giblin


19/10/2021 - Remembrance Sunday Parade, Prestwich ref: 3654    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 08/11/2021

Effective from: 19/10/2021

Decision:

Temporary road closures to be implemented as and when required by Greater
Manchester Police to facilitate the assembly and procession of the above on
Sunday 14 November 2021

Lead officer: David Giblin


01/11/2021 - Liquid Fuel Contract ref: 3653    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision published: 01/11/2021

Effective from: 01/11/2021

Decision:

To extend the final two years of the existing contract for the supply and delivery of liquid fuels until 21st November 2023.


20/10/2021 - Award of contract for Safe Accommodation Service ref: 3652    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 01/11/2021

Effective from: 20/10/2021

Decision:

To request permission to award a contract to Safenet for the Safe Accommodation service for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months, dependant on funding and performance.

Lead officer: Lynne Ridsdale


19/10/2021 - Land Train Operation - 10th December to 31st December 2021 ref: 3651    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 01/11/2021

Effective from: 19/10/2021

Decision:

Pursuant to Article 2 and Sub paragraph D to Schedule 2 of the
Conversion of Highway into Footpaths or Bridleways (County of Greater
Manchester) (no.3) Order 1982, as amended to authorise use on the affected
highway of a Land Train as a tourism event during the period 10th December to
31st December 2021 inclusive.

Lead officer: David Giblin


18/10/2021 - Hardman’s Rd/Bury Old Rd, Whitefield - Temporary No left turn ref: 3650    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 01/11/2021

Effective from: 18/10/2021

Decision:

Temporary no left turn under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act
1984, of Hardman’s Rd into Bury Old Rd, Whitefield from 08/11/21 for a period
of 3 months to facilitate gas utility works (anticipated duration 3 weeks). The
diversion will be via Thatch Leach Lane, Sandgate Rd, Mount Rd, Heywood Rd and Bury Old Rd.

Lead officer: David Giblin


18/10/2021 - Irwell Street/Palatine Street, Ramsbottom – Proposed Revocation of No Waiting Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am12.30pm and Introduction of No Waiting at Any time ref: 3649    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 01/11/2021

Effective from: 18/10/2021

Decision:

No objections were received following the advertisement of proposals for the
revocation of No Waiting Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-12.30pm and
introduction of No Waiting at Any time restrictions on Irwell Street and Palatine
Street, Ramsbottom. The restrictions are proposed in order to remove
obstructive parking and alleviate access issues for HGVs to business service
yards.

Lead officer: David Giblin


18/10/2021 - Waterside Road/Kay Street/Pollards Lane, Summerseat – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3648    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 01/11/2021

Effective from: 18/10/2021

Decision:

Further to the recommendation of the Traffic Management Unit (Tuesday 28
September 2021,) to approve for advertising the proposal to introduce no
waiting at any time restrictions on Watersdie Road, Kay Street and Pollards
Lane, Summerseat to alleviate access and obstruction problems.

Lead officer: David Giblin