Decisions

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Decisions published

03/09/2024 - Felling of a tree outside 4 Wainwright Avenue, Denton under Duty To Consult legislation. ref: 2403    Recommendations Approved

Professional assessments and reports have confirmed that the tree’s roots are undermining the structural integrity of the property and that the proven subsidence damage to property cannot be adequately repaired with the tree in situ.

Decision Maker: Director of Place (Julian Jackson)

Decision published: 10/09/2024

Effective from: 03/09/2024

Decision:

That it be DETERMINED that the Council remove a tree that is located outside the property at 4 Wainwright Avenue due to structural damage to property.

Wards affected: Denton West;


03/09/2024 - RESIDENTAL PROPERTY - FREEHOLD DISPOSAL File 2348 - case 21460 refers ref: 2405    Recommendations Approved

To approve terms for the sale of the Councils freehold reversion to the subject property.

Decision Maker: Director of Place (Julian Jackson)

Decision published: 10/09/2024

Effective from: 03/09/2024

Decision:

That it be DETERMINED that the Council disposes of its freehold reversionary interest in this residential property for the sum of £9,700 plus legal and surveyors fees totalling £2,000.


02/09/2024 - UK AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL FUND - EXECUTIVE DECISION ref: 2401    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Governance & Pensions (Sandra Stewart)

Decision published: 02/09/2024

Effective from: 02/09/2024

Decision:

To APPROVE a commitment of £100 million for a UK Affordable Residential Fund.


02/09/2024 - APPOINTMENT OF AN ASSET MANAGER TO A DEVELOPMENT SITE AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED BUDGET - EXECUTIVE DECISION ref: 2400    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Governance & Pensions (Sandra Stewart)

Decision published: 02/09/2024

Effective from: 02/09/2024

Decision:

DETERMINED that as part of the 3% Greater Manchester Property Venture Fund (GMPVF) allocation approved by Policy and Development Working Group in June 2024, to approve the appointment of an asset manager to a site asset currently held within GMPVF.


02/09/2024 - Samuel Laycock Additional Classroom ref: 2407    Recommendations Approved

Approval to purchase and install an additional classroom.

Decision Maker: Director of Resources (Ashley Hughes)

Decision published: 02/09/2024

Effective from: 02/09/2024

Decision:

That it be DETERMINED that:

1.       Approval is granted for works to Samuel Laycock School to provide an additional classroom.

2.       Approval be given to provide a sum of £0.140m for the works to be completed funded through High Needs Provision Capital Allocation Grant.

3.       Approval be granted to undertake the works through Inspired Spaces Limited (the LEP) Tameside Additional Services Contract.

4.       Any spend against the remaining budget will be monitored through the Strategic Planning and Capital Monitoring Panel (SP&CMP).


21/08/2024 - Household Support Fund Distribution of Funds to Foodbanks and Food Pantries ref: 2396    Recommendations Approved

To approve the distribution of funding from Household Support Fund to food banks and food pantries

Decision Maker: Director of Place (Julian Jackson)

Decision published: 29/08/2024

Effective from: 21/08/2024

Decision:

That it be DETERMINED that:

1.       The distribution of funding to foodbanks and food pantries be approved as set out in this report.

2.       Remaining funding be used to increase spend in other areas already approved by Executive Cabinet on 19 June 2024 where there is increased demand.


21/08/2024 - Hawthorns Additional Data Points Variation VO-15 ref: 2395    Recommendations Approved

Approval to spend and enter into a letter of indemnity

Decision Maker: Director of Resources (Ashley Hughes)

Decision published: 29/08/2024

Effective from: 21/08/2024

Decision:

That it be DETERMINED that:

1.       Approval is given to allocate the sum of £1,673 for the installation of Additional Data Points at the new Hawthorns SEND School.

2.       Any spend against the remaining budget will be monitored through the Strategic Planning and Capital Monitoring Panel (SP&CMP).

3.       Approval be given for the Council to enter into a Legal Indemnity with the Newbridge Multi-Academy Trust to reimburse the Council for the full amount.