Councillor Andrew McLaren

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER TO IMPLEMENT A WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON WEAK BRIDGES IN TAMESIDE

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 1.00 pm - April 23, 2025

The following Network Rail bridges were assessed under the national Bridgeguard 3 programme conducted around 2006.  Network Rail requested that the structures be weight restricted as a result of the assessment calculations.  Temporary weight restrictions were imposed at the time, but these now need to be made permanent. ·       Stamford Road, Audenshaw (southern side) ·       Lodge Lane, Hyde ·       Cranbourne Road, Ashton ·       Spring Bank Lane, Stalybridge   Grove Road / Spring Bank Lane, Stalybridge (river bridge).  Following a recent assessment, the load carrying capacity of this council owned bridge has reduced.  Consequently, a new weight restriction was required for this bridge also.   As the bridges that were still known to be weak are not scheduled to be replaced or repaired, to full weight bearing capacity in the near future, they were in need of control.   It was intended to introduce a permanent legal order to limit the size of vehicles that can traverse the bridges and ensure the signage, in terms of design and illumination, was in line with current permanent legislation.    

Recommendations Approved

Procurement and Restructuring of the Facilities Management Contract

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 1.00 pm - April 23, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Priority Account Service Contract Agreement

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 1.00 pm - April 23, 2025

This report outlined a proposed renewal of the contract with Oxygen Finance Ltd for 4 years until 2029, with the option to extend a further 2 years.  Continuing with PAS and the associated initiatives does offer a significant opportunity to continue to deliver and potentially increase the financial benefits for the organisation whilst offering suppliers the ability to receive payment early in return for the Council taking a small benefit. 

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Homelessness Policy Review

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 1.00 pm - April 23, 2025

Homelessness legislation in England aims to prevent and relieve homelessness for people who are eligible for assistance.  The legislation requires local authorities to act at earlier stages, and to provide services to all eligible applicants.   The recommendations included the urgent need to refresh and then consult on a suite of Policy documents, strategies and action plans before their formal adoption by the Council.  These documents would provide the cornerstone of the council’s improvement drive in this critical area of housing and social policy.   To support this work, in December the Government confirmed a ring-fenced grant of £2.277m, of which £1.971m will come directly to the Council, that would be allocated and utilised to resource the new homelessness prevention initiatives that would need to be delivered to respond to the Governments stated ambition to reduce all forms of homelessness.   It should also be noted that work on the delivery of a high quality and effective advice service had been taking place over the last nine months to ensure the service met the needs of the communities it services and seeks opportunities for improvement.

Recommendations Approved

Hattersley Annual Update April 2024 to March 2025

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 1.00 pm - April 23, 2025

The report provided an update on the Hattersley Regeneration Programme for the period 2024/2025

Recommendations Approved