Purpose

The purpose of the decision is to allocate the
£100k funds awarded by Department of Transport via Transport
for Greater Manchester to undertake an Active Travel & Social
Prescribing Pilot.

Content

RESOLVED - That: To allocate the funds as set
out in the Appendix below, and in line with the original project
proposal as approved by TfGM and GMCA and to enter into a Grant
Agreement with Action Together.

Reasons for the decision

Option 1 – To allocate the funds as set
out in the Appendix below, and in line with the original project
proposal as approved by TfGM and GMCA and to enter into a Grant
Agreement with Action Together.
Option 2 – To develop an alternative proposal to spend the
allocated funds and submit for approval to GMCA/TfGM. This option
is not recommended as the attached proposal is in line with the
objectives of the funding and has previously been approved.
Option 3 – Do not drawn down the funding from GM. This option
is not recommended as will result in Oldham losing out on
additional funds to support service provision and community
activity which will benefit residents.

Alternative options considered

Option 2 – To develop an alternative
proposal to spend the allocated funds and submit for approval to
GMCA/TfGM. This option is not recommended as the attached proposal
is in line with the objectives of the funding and has previously
been approved.
Option 3 – Do not drawn down the funding from GM. This option
is not recommended as will result in Oldham losing out on
additional funds to support service provision and community
activity which will benefit residents.