URL: https://committees.oldham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5458

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet considered the commercially sensitive information in relation to agenda item 12: ‘Creating a Better Place – Update’.   Resolved: 1.    That the Cabinet notes and approves the progress being made in relation to the Creating a Better Place (CaBP) Programme that supports revenue savings generated, progress towards the borough’s carbon reduction targets, creation of new jobs, apprentice opportunities, new homes for Oldham’s residents and increased social value. 2.    That the Cabinet notes and approves the social value gained for Oldham’s residents and communities through the design, development and delivery of the projects within the CaBP programme. 3.    That the Cabinet notes and approves the technical, legal and commercial recommendations for certain projects are contained within this report., including the relevant financial, contractual or legal recommendations for each of the projects within the Council’s CaBP capital programme as set out in section 4 of the submitted, confidential, report. 4.    That the Cabinet notes and approves the recommendations following a further review of the CaBP capital programme assessing the risks, impacts of change, deliverability, financial impact and contractual challenges to identify any potential opportunities to ensure alignment of the projects with the political priorities of the Council. 5.    That the Cabinet approves the delegation of approval to the Executive Director of Place/Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the relevant portfolio holders and the Directors of Growth, Finance and Legal for any further contractual, technical or financial decisions for the delivery of the CaBP projects referenced (all of which follow previous Cabinet approvals on the holistic detail and parameters for project delivery, contractual obligations and financial management) in full consultation with the relevant portfolio holder(s). 6.    That the Cabinet approves the delegation of authority to the Interim Borough Solicitor, or his nominees, to formalise any necessary legal requirements including signing and/or sealing any documentation required to give effect to the recommendations and/or delegations in this report.

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025