Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 12, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Director of Economy and Place and the Director of Integrated Health and Care (Director of Adult Social Services and Deputy Place Lead) which sought approval to enter into a new lease for first floor offices at 138, Whitelees Road, Littleborough, OL15 8BZ.   At its last meeting on 27th May 2025, Cabinet had agreed to defer this item of business in order to acquire additional information, before making a decision on this matter.   The Deputy Director Adult Social Services and the Surveyor Estate and Asset Management were in attendance to present the information and to address the questions and the comments of the Cabinet Members. Representatives of the Estate Team of the Northern Care Alliance and of the Integrated Heath and Care Directorate were also present to provide additional insight to this matter.   Officers informed that the questions that Cabinet Members had raised at the meeting in May had been addressed in the addendum to the original report, which was part of this evening’s agenda.   Officers proceeded to outline the information and responded to the questions of the Cabinet Members.   The Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Housing thanked all Officers involved in the preparation of the report and the addendum and noted that Cabinet had the necessary information to reach a decision this evening.   Resolved that the recommendations set out at section 2 of the addendum to the report be agreed.   Reason for decision: As outlined at section 3 of the addendum to the report.   Alternatives considered and rejected: As outlined at section 4 of the addendum to the report.