URL: https://committees.oldham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5560

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 11 ‘Oldham Active – Agency Model’.   Resolved: 1.    That the Cabinet approves the work and transition to an agency model for the delivery of leisure services in Oldham. 2.    That the Cabinet authorises officers to finalise and enters into a Deed of Variation with Oldham Active to reflect the agency model. 3.    That the Cabinet delegates authority to the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure in consultation with the Director of Public Health, the Director of Finance, and the Director of Legal to approve and execute the Deed of Variation. 4.    That the Cabinet notes that the new agency model will allow the Council and OCL to explore long term options for the delivery of leisure services in the borough such as Teckal/LATCo company model when the current contract ends (March 2028 or earlier).

Date of Decision: October 20, 2025