Decisions

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Decisions published

20/12/2021 - Kingswood Road, Prestwich – emergency road closure ref: 3729    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 11/02/2022

Effective from: 20/12/2021

Decision:

Temporary closure under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of Kingswood Road, Prestwich between No.1 Kingswood Road and Brookmoor
Road from Monday 20/12/21 for a period of 21 days (anticipated duration 5
days) to repair a water leak. The diversion will be via Bury New Rd, Chester St
& Dashwood Rd and vice-versa.

Lead officer: David Giblin


21/12/2021 - Approval to adopt standard signage for electric private hire and e-taxi charging points in Greater Manchester ref: 3718    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 04/01/2022

Effective from: 21/12/2021

Decision:

The Executive Director of Operations in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Change is recommended to approve adopting the standard signage of “Electric private hire and e-taxi charging point only”,

Lead officer: Donna Ball


14/12/2021 - Authorisation of Officers for Enforcement of Covid-19 Related Legislation. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021 ref: 3717    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 23/12/2021

Effective from: 14/12/2021

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


18/11/2021 - Create 1.0 WTE Adult Social Care Quality Assurance Officer – Grade 14 ref: 3716    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 18/11/2021

Decision:

In April 2022 the Health and Care Bill will be enacted. For the first time in 19 years this introduces a role for the Care Quality Commission to inspect Adult Social Care to ensure local authorities meet their statutory duties contained within the Part 1 of the Care Act.
See attachment for further information.

Lead officer: Will Blandamer


18/11/2021 - Therapy Post Restructure – deletion of 1.0 Social Care Officer Post Grade 9 and transfer budget to Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust for provision of Therapy Technical Instructor ref: 3715    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 18/11/2021

Decision:

The original workforce model for the transformation of the Intermediate Tier included the introduction of additional posts across all disciplines within the multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) including Therapy positions delivered across both the NHS and Council.
Further information on the attachment.

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


13/12/2021 - Establishment of Lead Assistant Caseworker / Assistant Caseworker Posts within the SEN Team / Project Safety Valve ref: 3713    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 13/12/2021

Decision:

The SEN Team was restructured in early 2021 with an intention to increase capacity. It was identified that additional work would need to be undertaken to review the role of the Administrative Support Workers to ensure the cost was aligned with the needs of the service going forwards.

Lead officer: Sam Evans


27/09/2021 - Managed Service consisting of one Child in Need team consisting of 7 Social Workers and 1 Family Support Practitioner for 6 months ref: 3712    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 27/09/2021

Decision:

Commission Innovate as a Project Team to manage Child In Need IRT social care; commission a Child in Need team consisting of 7 social workers and 1 family support practitioner for 6 months.

Lead officer: Geoff Little


15/12/2021 - Proposal to extend infection prevention and control capacity to March 2023. ref: 3711    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 15/12/2021

Decision:

We are seeking to extend the capacity of the IPC team to end March 2023. This has been built into a proposed PH restructure but due to HR capacity the timelines on that are slipping and we need to act on the IPC capacity now so as not to lose staff (who are extremely difficult to recruit).

Lead officer: Will Blandamer


13/12/2021 - Manchester Road, Bury - Temporary Bus Lane Suspension ref: 3710    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 13/12/2021

Decision:

Temporary bus lane suspension under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984, of Manchester Road, Bury between Redvales Road and Gigg
Lane from 10/01/22 for a period of 6 months to facilitate Water main renewal
works (anticipated duration 8 weeks).

Lead officer: David Giblin


13/12/2021 - Alston Street/David Street, Bury – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3709    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 13/12/2021

Decision:

There were no objections to the proposals for the introduction of no waiting at
any time restrictions, therefore the decision is to approve the proposals as
advertised.

Lead officer: David Giblin


13/12/2021 - Orkney Close, Radcliffe – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3708    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 13/12/2021

Decision:

There were no objections to the proposals for the introduction of no waiting at
any time restrictions, therefore the decision is to approve the proposals as
advertised.

Lead officer: David Giblin


13/12/2021 - Elizabeth Street, Whitefield – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3707    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 13/12/2021

Decision:

Taking into account the justification for the proposals and the objections
received to introduce no waiting at any time restrictions, to approve the
amended proposal.

Lead officer: David Giblin


14/12/2021 - Stand Lane/North Woodley, Radcliffe – Proposed Extension of No Waiting at Any time ref: 3706    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 14/12/2021

Decision:

Further to the recommendation of the Traffic Management Unit
(minute number 4261), proposal for the extension of No Waiting at Any time
restrictions on Stand Lane south of North Woodley, Radcliffe. The restrictions
are proposed in order to provide a straighter approach to the pedestrian refuge
and provide additional visibility to drivers emerging from North Woodley.

Lead officer: David Giblin


14/12/2021 - Bury New Road/George Street/Kings Road, Prestwich – Proposed amendment of existing restrictions and Introduction of No Waiting at Any time ref: 3705    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 14/12/2021

Decision:

Further to the recommendation of the Traffic Management Unit
(minute number 4268), proposal for the amendment of existing restrictions to
No Waiting at Any time on Bury New Road on approach to and at the junction of
George Street/Kings Road. The junction is proposed to be signalised and the
restrictions will assist in maintaining traffic flows and clear approaches to the
junction. The existing restrictions on George Street & Kings Road will be
reviewed to ensure the existing TROs reflect what is proposed in the new
design.

Lead officer: David Giblin


13/12/2021 - Rectory Avenue/Rectory Grove and Rectory Lane Prestwich – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3704    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 13/12/2021

Decision:

Taking into account the justification for the proposals and the objection received
to introduce no waiting at any time restrictions, to approve the proposal as
advertised.

Lead officer: David Giblin


06/12/2021 - Charles Street, Whitefield – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3703    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 06/12/2021

Decision:

There were no objections to the proposals for the introduction of no waiting at
any time restrictions, therefore the decision is to approve the proposals as
advertised.

Lead officer: David Giblin


06/12/2021 - Waterside Road, Kay Street and Pollards Lane, Summerseat, Bury – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3702    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 06/12/2021

Decision:

Taking into account the justification for the proposals and the objection received
to introduce no waiting at any time restrictions, to approve the proposal as
advertised.

Lead officer: David Giblin


10/12/2021 - Ongoing MCF Project Delivery Support ref: 3701    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 10/12/2021

Decision:

Approval of the fee proposal from Atkins in the sum of £16,428 to continue with
full business case preparation for Tranche 1 & 5 schemes. The proposal is
included within this Operational Decision form attached.

Lead officer: David Giblin


29/11/2021 - MCF TRANCHE 6 - RADCLIFFE – METROLINK STATION ACCESS RAMP DETAILED DESIGN ref: 3700    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 29/11/2021

Decision:

Accept the tender in the sum of £95,039.88 submitted by Wilde Consultants Ltd, Brindley Lodge, Adcroft Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3HS. Scheme funded by GMCA. The professional services commission is for Metrolink station access ramp detailed design.

Lead officer: Donna Ball


30/11/2021 - Authorisation of Officers for Enforcement of Covid-19 Related Legislation. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) Regulations 2021 ref: 3699    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 30/11/2021

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


03/11/2021 - 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


01/12/2021 - Watling Street - Affetside – Proposal to advertise 2 flat top road humps as part of Bury’s 2021/22 Road Safety programme. ref: 3697    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 01/12/2021

Decision:

Approval to formally advertise 2 flat road humps on Watling Street in Affetside
which are proposed to be introduced as part of Bury’s 2021/22 Road Safety
programme of works If no objections are received following the formal
advertisement process then the scheme will be implemented on site asap.

Lead officer: David Giblin


01/12/2021 - B6196 Church Street area – Ainsworth – Proposal to consult on a linear road safety scheme as part of Bury’s 2021/22 Road Safety programme of works ref: 3696    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 01/12/2021

Decision:

Approval to consult on a linear road safety scheme featuring various traffic
calming measures in the B6196 Church Street area of Ainsworth. The scheme is
proposed to be consulted on as part of Bury’s Road Safety programme of works
for 2021/22.

Lead officer: David Giblin


01/12/2021 - Albert Street area – Bury – Proposal to consult & advertise on a 20mph Zone scheme and physical traffic calming measures as part of Bury’s 2021/22 Road Safety programme of works ref: 3695    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 01/12/2021

Decision:

Approval to consult and to formally advertise a 20mph Zone and traffic calming
measures in the Albert Street area of Bury which is proposed to be introduced as
part of Bury’s 2021/22 Road Safety programme of works. If no objections are
received following the formal advertisement process then the scheme will be
recommended for construction asap.

Lead officer: David Giblin


01/12/2021 - A665 Radcliffe Moor Road – Radcliffe – Proposal to consult on a new road safety scheme primarily featuring pedestrian refuges as part of Bury’s 2021/22 Road Safety programme of works. ref: 3694    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 01/12/2021

Decision:

Approval to consult on a new road safety scheme primarily feauring pedestrian
refuges on the A665 Radcliffe Moor Rd in Radcliffe. The scheme is proposed to be
consulted on as part of Bury’s Road Safety programme of works for 2021/22.

Lead officer: David Giblin


30/11/2021 - Walmersley Old Road, Bury – Temporary road closure ref: 3693    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 30/11/2021

Decision:

Temporary closure under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of Walmersley Old Road from its junction with Bentley Lane for a distance of
50m in a northerly direction from 10/12/21 for a period of 21 days to facilitate
United Utilities mains and connection works. (anticipated duration 2 weeks).
There is no practicable alternative diversion route.

Lead officer: David Giblin


29/11/2021 - Hardman’s Road/Bury Old Road, Whitefield – Temporary Prohibition of Right Turn ref: 3692    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 29/11/2021

Decision:

Temporary prohibition of right turn under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984, from Hardman’s Road into Bury Old Road from Thursday
02/12/21 for a period of 21 days to facilitate gas investigation & repairs
(anticipated duration until 17 December 2021). The alternative route is via Bury
Old Road, Barn Street and Bury New Road.

Lead officer: David Giblin


22/11/2021 - Rowlands Road, Summerseat - Temporary Closure ref: 3691    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 22/12/2021

Effective from: 22/11/2021

Decision:

Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of Rowlands Road, Summerseat (Between access to Chest Wheel Farm and Nabbs Farm) from 24/01/22 for a period of 3 months to facilitate Water main works
(anticipated duration 2 weeks). The alternative route will be via Rowlands Rd,
Crag Lane, Bass Lane and Walmersley Rd and vice–versa.

Lead officer: David Giblin