Chris Goodwin

Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan

From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

... to publicise the Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan, submit it for examination, and delegate authority for subsequent actions following the inspector's report, noting the amended timetable and scrutiny board considerations.

For Determination

Confirmation of the Article 4 Direction for Houses of Multiple Occupation

From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Get Oldham Working - Digital Innovation Fund

From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

...to accept £266,084 from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) under the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to deliver the Oldham Digital Futures project, aimed at addressing digital exclusion across Oldham by establishing digital hubs, delivering workshops, training digital champions, and distributing devices to digitally excluded residents, with a project completion deadline of March 31, 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Extension of a Section 75 Agreement with NHS Northern Care Alliance

From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

... to ensure continued integrated children's and families' services, the Cabinet approved extending the Section 75 partnership agreement with the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust for two years, with a potential one-year extension, and delegated authority for future extensions and revisions to relevant officers.

Recommendations Approved

Azure Cloud Contract

From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

Recommendations Approved