Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
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28/11/2024 - Contract Modification for Planned Cyclical Maintenance Contracts ref: 3669 Recommendations Approved
Modification of the Planned Cyclical Maintenance Contracts to
include the installation of new fire door sets to 2 high rise
blocks of flats, Brook House and Crompton House located within the
Scholes village.
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Welfare
Decision published: 29/11/2024
Effective from: 28/11/2024
Decision:
The Portfolio Holder – Housing and Welfare:-
(1) approves the contract modification to the Planned Cyclical Maintenance Contracts for both Baas Construction Ltd and A Connolly Ltd to undertake the installation of fire door sets to two high rise blocks, Brook House and Crompton House at Scholes Village;
(2) delegates authority to the Director – Place to take all steps necessary to facilitate the delivery of the contract modification, including but not limited to, any permitted contract modifications or variations; and
(3) delegates authority to the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections to enter into any agreements on behalf of the Council necessary to facilitate 1.
Lead officer: Brian Hampson, Paul Simmons
25/11/2024 - Homes England Single Homeless Accommodation Programme 2023-2028 Extension Letter ref: 3668 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 27/11/2024
Effective from: 25/11/2024
Lead officer: Jonathan Lowe
20/11/2024 - Creation of new Case Conferencing Rooms at Elizabeth House ref: 3665 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director - Place
Decision published: 27/11/2024
Effective from: 20/11/2024
Lead officer: Jonathan Lowe
21/11/2024 - The Greater Manchester 5G SMART Decarbonisation Network (GM 5G SDN) Project ref: 3666 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the
Council’s acceptance of grant funding from GMCA and the
associated delivery of The Greater Manchester 5G SMART
Decarbonisation Network (GM 5G SDN) project
Decision Maker: Director - Strategy and Innovation
Decision published: 22/11/2024
Effective from: 21/11/2024
Decision:
The Director – Strategy and Innovation:-
(1) authorises the Council’s participation in the Greater Manchester 5G SMART Decarbonisation Network (GM 5G SDN) project;
(2) Authorises the Council to enter a grant funding agreement as part of Wigan’s participation in the Greater Manchester 5G SMART Decarbonisation Network (GM 5G SDN) project;
(3) delegates authority to the Assistant Director – Digital Transformation to represent the Council on the Programme Board;
(4) accepts the funding allocation awarded by GMCA; and
(5) authorises the Assistant Director Legal, Governance and Elections on behalf of the Council to enter into any agreements necessary to facilitate (2) and (4).
Lead officer: Rob Gregory
22/11/2024 - Building Control: Managed Services and Delivery ref: 3667 Recommendations Approved
The item relates to the management and delivery of the
Council’s Building Control functions for a 12-month period by
an external party to the Council.
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Planning, Environmental Services and Transport
Decision published: 22/11/2024
Effective from: 30/11/2024
Decision:
The Portfolio Holder for Planning, Environmental Services and Transport authorises:
(1) the award of this 12-month contract for the management and the delivery of the Council’s Building Control services, as detailed within the report, to the provider named within the report; and
(2) the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections to enter into such documentation as necessary on behalf of the Council to give effect to (1).
Lead officer: Gareth Jones
21/11/2024 - Fire Risk Assessment ref: 3664 Recommendations Approved
Wigan Council would like to appoint a Consultant for the
provision of Independent Fire Risk Appraisals, Assessments and
Ad-Hoc Technical Support in relation to its portfolio of housing
and corporate building stock.
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Welfare
Decision published: 21/11/2024
Effective from: 29/11/2024
Decision:
The Portfolio Holder for Housing and Welfare is requested to authorise the appointment of the successful contractor identified in the report to undertake Independent Fire Risk Appraisals, Assessments and Ad-Hoc Technical Support in relation to its portfolio of housing and corporate building stock.
Lead officer: Bill Benbow, Rachael Griffiths-Peet, Paul Simmons
