Laila Chowdhury

...to approve the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) 2025 for publication, providing evidence for the borough's housing land supply position, Brownfield Register, and Local Plan Review.

...to confirm the Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for the change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling houses) to Use Class C4 (small houses in multiple occupation) on a borough-wide basis, effective January 1, 2026, was approved.

...to establish new contracts for Property Planned and Preventative Maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering best value for money.

...the recommendations of the Treasury Management Strategy Mid-Year Review for 2025/26 were approved.

...to enhance provision and increase places for pupils with additional needs at Spring Brook Upper School, the Cabinet of Oldham approved a capital project allocating funding from the High Needs Capital Allocation (HNPCA) and Basic Need Grant to create 36 new places.