Decisions

The previous Op Dec recorded the decision to purchase two properties and add them to the HRA portfolio for
use as general let.
However, due to the Covid -19 pandemic, and the need to support rough sleepers, in line with the
Government’s Next Steps Accommodation Programme, (NSAP) the council is identifying suitable properties
that can be acquired specifically for this programme.

Delegating powers from the Director of Regeneration and
Economic Growth to individual officer, Mohammed Butt, authorising and empowering them
to act on behalf of the said Director in the course of carrying out the responsibilities and
statutory duties and functions of the Urban Renewal Department

The Council is facing a significant financial challenge and has set an ambitious target of driving out £5m over the next 2 financial years through transformation. It is recognised that the Council does not have the necessary skills and capacity to take this forward and is therefore looking to procure a transformation partner to provide support and insight on what can be achieved. This is considered to be an essential component of the Council’s approach to the financial strategy and is set out in the report to cabinet of 24 November 2020.

Following decision by the CMT, the request is to:

Agree to the tendering of the SENDIASS service using the CHEST portal and in compliance with the Councils’ procurement procedures.

Agree to the extension of the IASS Service contract with Barnardos for a one month period. 1st April – 30th April 2021.

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.

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.

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.

Further to the recommendation of the Traffic Management Unit (minute number 4213), proposal for the introduction of No Waiting at Any time restrictions on Back Brierley Street South, Bury. The restrictions are proposed in order to alleviate access and obstruction problems.

Approval is needed for TfGM to seek authorisation from the Secretary of State to use traffic signs not detailed in the Traffic Signs Manual that will be needed on the highway to support the implementation of the GM CAZ.

Proposals for the Library Service to continue to offer some of their services in light of the legislation issued in regard to the national lockdown from 5th November 2020.

In light of the announcement of a national lockdown from the 5th November 2020 the Library service is seeking permission to continue to provide some of its services as a continuation of services which has been provided since reopening in early October 2020. The proposals listed below outline the mitigations we intend to put in place meet the terms of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No.4) Regulations 2020

From the 20th March 2020 the entire leisure industry was closed on the instructions of Central Government as a nationwide control measure in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

On the 24th July 2020, as lockdown restrictions were eased, Bury Leisure re-opened its doors to the public.

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

Bury Council’s Adult Learning Service has received a grant of £19,000 with which to purchase a number of laptop computers suitable for student use and to facilitate delivery of remote video conference. The centre wishes to purchase the maximum number of laptop computers available for its budget.

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