Acceptance of Grant Funding - HEE

December 17, 2025 Director of Public Health (Officer) Approved View on council website
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Purpose

Reason for decision
Accepting grant funding from Health Education England (HEE) will
provide a significant contribution towards the role of Public
Health Apprentice practitioner. This will increase staffing
capacity within the team.

Content

RESOLVED - That: Oldham Council takes receipt
of a total of £54,812 from Health Education England. This
will be transferred to the Council in varying instalments over 3
financial years.

Reasons for the decision

Option 1 - (Preferred) Oldham Council takes
receipt of a total of £54,812 from HEE. This will be
transferred to the Council in varying instalments over 3 financial
years.

Option 2 - To not accept funding and utilise full Council funding
to recruit a public health apprentice.

Option 3 - To not accept funding and to not recruit to the position
of a Public Health apprentice.

Alternative options considered

Option 2 - To not accept funding and utilise
full Council funding to recruit a public health apprentice.

Option 3 - To not accept funding and to not recruit to the position
of a Public Health apprentice.

Supporting Documents

Acceptance of Grant Funding - HEE.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Dec 2025