URL: https://committees.oldham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5455

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet considered the commercially sensitive information in relation to agenda item 15: ‘Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) - Acceptance of Additional Funding’.   Resolved: 1.    That the Cabinet notes the Place, Economic Growth and Environment Scrutiny Board endorsement and support for the recommendations, detailed in the submitted report, on this item, from their meeting held on 12th June 2025. 2.    That Cabinet notes that this item will be exempt from call-in, under Rule 14 of the Constitution, as the report has already been considered by the Place, Economic Growth and Environment Scrutiny Board. 3.    That the Cabinet approves acceptance of the additional £372,000 grant from MHCLG. 4.    That the Cabinet approves a capital grant of £320,574 to be awarded by the Council to Cromwood Housing Limited from the Flexible Housing Fund. 5.    That the Cabinet agrees to delegates authority to the Director of Growth, or their nominee, to agree and enter into a grant agreement with Cromwood Housing Limited under which: a.    Up to £692,574 (£372,000 MHCLG grant and £320,574 Council grant) would be payable to Cromwood in grant monies to bridge the funding gap for Cromwood’s design and delivery of its own housing scheme in the Oldham Borough. b.    Cromwood’s housing scheme will deliver 3 homes for temporary accommodation and 1 home under the re-settlement co-hort. c.    Cromwood’s housing scheme will align with the LAHF priorities. d.    Fit for purpose grant terms and conditions are imposed. 6.    That the Cabinet agrees to delegate authority to the Interim Borough Solicitor, or his nominee, to formalise any necessary legal requirements including signing and/or sealing any documentation required to give effect to the recommendations and/or delegations in the submitted report. 7.    That the Cabinet agrees to delegate authority to the Director of Growth, or their nominee, to approve the appointment of external legal advisors, as required, to protect the Council’s interests and give effect to the recommendations in the submitted report.

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025