Councillor Andrew McLaren

Grant Agreement Relating to the Live Well Implementation Support Fund 2025-2026.

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 18, 2026

...accepted a £0.806m grant from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the Live Well Implementation Support Fund, allocating half to the VCFSE sector via Action Together and retaining the other half for the council's Live Well Implementation Project.

Recommendations Approved

ASHTON TOWN HALL CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED DESIGN

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 18, 2026

... approved the RIBA Stage 2 design study for Ashton Town Hall's restoration, allocated £1 million for planning and technical works, delegated authority for detailed design and consultation to the Strategic Growth Director, and agreed to a public engagement exercise on the proposed restoration plans, including a new accessible entrance and rear extension.

Recommendations Approved

SEND Capital Programme

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 18, 2026

... approved the allocation of £5.3 million from the High Needs Capital Grant to establish three new Specialist Resource Provisions within mainstream schools and a satellite site at Cromwell High School, creating 118 new specialist places across primary, secondary, and post-16 phases.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 18, 2026

Recommendations Approved

ADULT SOCIAL CARE FEES AND CHARGES 2026-2027

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 18, 2026

...approved revised adult social care fees and charges for 2026-2027, including new rates for care home placements, support at home, and other services, to take effect from 1 May 2026.

Recommendations Approved