Oldham District Executive
Budget Report and Allocations
Report of Colette Kelly, Assistant Executive Director, Neighbourhoods
Portfolio Responsibility: Neighbourhoods
Officer Contact : Simon Shuttleworth / Zaiem Khan Ext. 4720 / 5162
Purpose of Report
To advise the Oldham District Executive of the current budget position and seek approval for proposed items of spend.
Recommendations
1. That the District Executive notes the budget position for 2013/14. 2. The Oldham District Executive allocates revenue and capital funding as outlined in the report, sections 4 – 21: a. Provision of grit bins - £506 – Revenue b. Primrose Bank Community Centre - £1,110 – Revenue c. Tudor Street Community Sports Group - £3,626 - Revenue d. Alleygating in Werneth - £5,000 – Revenue e. Werneth Love Where You Live Campaign - £5,000 – Revenue f. Alleygating in Medlock Vale - £4,000 – Revenue g. Alleygating in Coldhurst - £3,525 – Revenue and - £3,425 – Capital h. Coldhurst Community Activities - £3,900 – Revenue i. Fitton Hill Family Activities - £1,985 – Revenue j. Improving Community Facilities in Alexandra - £10,000 – Capital and - £2,560 – Revenue k. Sholver Allotments - £2,524 – Capital and - £917.72 – Revenue l. Oldham Sports Club - £1,847 - Revenue m. Alleyway surfacing Roundthorn Rd - £1,920 – Capital n. Alleygating Hardy Street - £2,500 – Capital o. Alleygating Greengate Street - £2,500 – Capital p. South Hill Street Minor surfacing - £3,080 – Capital q. Waterhead planting schemes - £6,560 – Capital r. Stoneleigh Park Basketball - £1,039 3. That the District Executive notes the closing budget for 2013/14.
Oldham District Executive 19 th March 2014
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To advise the Oldham District Executive of the current budget position and seek approval for proposed items of spend.
2.0 Recommendations
2.1 That the District Executive notes the budget position for 2013/14.
2.2 The Oldham District Executive allocates revenue and capital funding as outlined in the report, sections 4 – 21: a. Provision of grit bins - £506 – Revenue b. Primrose Bank Community Centre - £1,110 – Revenue c. Tudor Street Community Sports Group - £3,626 - Revenue d. Alleygating in Werneth - £5,000 – Revenue e. Werneth Love Where You Live Campaign - £5,000 – Revenue f. Alleygating in Medlock Vale - £4,000 – Revenue g. Alleygating in Coldhurst - £3,525 – Revenue and - £3,425 – Capital h. Coldhurst Community Activities - £3,900 – Revenue i. Fitton Hill Family Activities - £1,985 – Revenue j. Improving Community Facilities in Alexandra - £10,000 – Capital and - £2,560 – Revenue k. Sholver Allotments - £2,524 – Capital and - £917.72 – Revenue l. Oldham Sports Club - £1,847 - Revenue m. Alleyway surfacing Roundthorn Rd - £1,920 – Capital n. Alleygating Hardy Street - £2,500 – Capital o. Alleygating Greengate Street - £2,500 – Capital p. South Hill Street Minor surfacing - £3,080 – Capital q. Waterhead planting schemes - £6,560 – Capital r. Stoneleigh Park Basketball - £1,039
2.3 That the District Executive notes the closing budget for 2013/14.
3.0 Current Position
3.1 District Executive Budget The District Executive has a total budget allocation of £245,000, of which £70,000 is allocated from the Capital budget and £175,000 from the revenue budget.
3.2 The budget is available to help meet the priorities agreed by the District Executive. Decisions on the allocation of the budget will be made by the District Executive of the District Partnership.
3.3 Individual Councillor Allowance Each Borough Councillor has a budget of £3,000, which they can either allocate individually, or pool across the ward and allocate collectively. 4.0 Provision of additional Grits Bins
4.1 The District Executive has recognised the need to respond to local issues and in particular environmental concerns.
Members feel that the provision of additional grit bins at locations where there is significant traffic problems in cold weather is a local priority. This proposal is to provide two additional grit bins at the following locations: • Dew Way, off Featherstall Road North – Coldhurst • Vale Drive – Coldhurst
4.2 The District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £506 to come from the revenue budget apportioned to Coldhurst Ward. There will be an annual revenue commitment upon the District Executive to refill these bins (approx. £75 each).
5.0 New Primrose Bank Community Centre
5.1 Building co-operative capacity is a key priority for the District. Under the PFI4 development of new homes in the Primrose Bank area, a new community facility will be provided that will be catalyst for community activity in a neighbourhood that will bring together traditional and new residents.
5.2 To cover the costs of initial events at the centre the District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £1,110 , to come from the revenue budget apportioned to Werneth ward.
6.0 Tudor Street Community Sports Group
6.1 The District Executive recognises that communities need spaces where they can live active and healthy lifestyles. In the past few years there has been investment in a local facility in Werneth that provides an all-weather space for multi games use and family activities.
6.2 The proposal is to support the Tudor Street Community Sports Group to promote and provide a timetable of varied activity that will engage local families in Werneth. In addition, there is also a proposal to modify the meter cabinet that operates the new floodlights at this pitch.
6.3 The District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £3,000 for the promotion and provision of activities, and £626 for the new meter cabinet. To come from the revenue budget apportioned to Werneth ward.
7.0 Werneth Alleygating
7.1 The District Executive recognises the benefits that alleygating can bring to residents in providing additional security and deterring flytipping and littering.
7.2 The following alleygating schemes are recommended for approval: • Werneth Hall Rd, Malvern Street (£3,750) • Hereford Street (£1,250)
7.3 The District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £5,000 to come from the revenue budget apportioned to Werneth Ward.
8.0 Werneth Love Where You Live Campaign
8.1 The District Executive feels that engaged communities need to be supported to promote better environmental quality in their neighbourhood. It is proposed that a local Love Where You Live Campaign, targeting specific neighbourhoods in a rolling programme, in Werneth will support the Councils overall objectives to help people do their bit in their area.
8.2 It is proposed that £5,000 be allocated to the provision of materials and equipment for a Werneth Love Where You Live campaign, to come from the revenue budget apportioned to Werneth ward.
9.0 Medlock Vale Alleygates
9.1 The District Executive recognises the benefits that alleygating can bring to residents in providing additional security and deterring flytipping and littering.
9.2 The following alleygating scheme is recommended for approval: • Scheme 218 – Copster Hill Rd/Cheviot Ave/Windsor Road
9.3 The District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £4,000 to come from the revenue budget apportioned to Medlock Vale Ward.
10.0 Coldhurst Alleygates
10.1 The District Executive recognises the benefits that alleygating can bring to residents in providing additional security and deterring flytipping and littering.
10.2 The following alleygating schemes are recommended for approval: • Colwyn Street (£1,850) • Redvers St/Chadderton Way (£2,100) • Neath Street/Hurst Street/Widdop Street (£3,000)
10.3 The District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £3,525 to come from the revenue budget, and £3,425 from the capital budget apportioned to Coldhurst Ward.
11.0 Coldhurst Community Activities
11.1 The District Executive recognises that communities need spaces where they can live active and healthy lifestyles.
11.2 In encouraging local people to be more active and engage in family activities that have a benefit in improving lifestyles and encouraging better relationships within the community the following proposals are recommended: • Westwood and Coldhurst Womens Association – Zumba classes for girls and women (£1,000) • Family and young peoples activities in the OBA Millennium Centre to meet local demand. (£2,900)
11.3 The District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £3,900 to come from the revenue budget apportioned to the Coldhurst ward.
12.0 Fitton Hill Family Activities
12.1 Active and involved residents are key to the good neighbourhoods and the District Executive is keen to support the Co-operative working with local communities.
12.2 The recommendation is to support the development of a a programme of community activities and events in Fitton Hill.
12.3 The District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £1,985 to come from the revenue budget apportioned to the Medlock Vale ward.
13.0 Improving Community Facilities in Alexandra ward
13.1 Alexandra Park is one of the boroughs key assets and the provision of facilities to keep local people healthy and active is important.
13.2 The proposal is to provide a shelter facility for local bowlers at the park.
13.3 The District Executive are recommended to approve the allocation of £10,000 to come from the capital budget, and £2,560 from the revenue budget apportioned to the Alexandra ward.
14.0 Sholver Allotments Project
14.1 The Sholver allotments project is a community scheme aimed at getting local people growing healthier food. Following the recent Ward visit with Members, it was identified that additional support was needed to help this scheme fulfil it’s potential.
14.2 It is proposed that funding apportioned to St James’ Ward is allocated as follows:
£2,524 Capital to pay to extend the existing path from the allotments a further 80 metres, so that it allows direct access to Longfellow Crescent.
£917.72 Revenue to pay for new soil for the planters, plus wheelbarrows and other equipment, which will allow more people to work on the allotment at any one time.
15.0 Oldham Sports Club, Broadbent Road
15.1 The sports club at Broadbent Road has recently come under new management. They have plans to renovate the club, increasing the available facilities and activities for the local community. The Community Development officer is supporting them in preparing funding applications to assist in this work.
15.2 It is proposed that the remaining £1,847 Revenue for St James’ ward is allocated as a grant towards the works, allowing the club to show that match funding has been received from the Council.
16.0 Alleyway surfacing off Roundthorn Road
16.1 Members have received requests from residents for improvements to the surface of their alleyway. This will assist when putting bins out for collection. Funding required would be £1,920 Capital
17.0 Hardy Street Alleygating
17.1 Members have received requests for alleygating on Hardy Street. This scheme would require a gating order and legal notices. It is estimated that the cost of this would be £2,500 Capital
18.0 Greengate Street Alleygating
18.1 Members have received requests for alleygating on Greengate Street. This scheme would require a gating order and legal notices. It is estimated that the cost of this would be £2,500 Capital
19.0 South Hill Street minor surfacing works
19.1 Members have received requests for some works to improve the road surface on South Hill Street. A full costing for this work is being sought. It is recommended that the remaining £3,080 Capital is allocated towards this scheme.
20.0 Waterhead Ward Local Planting Schemes
20.1 Two local organisations are looking to progress schemes which will provide locations for local people to grow food.
20.2 At Clarksfield School, preparations are being made for the second phase of works to the pitch area. This would involve fencing off part of the site, and installing planters. This area would be used as a teaching area during the day, but with managed community access in evenings and the weekend.
20.3 The Secret Garden group in Watersheddings are working with the Council to look at taking on an area in Waterhead Park for growing plants and vegetables, and working with the local community to teach people about gardening.
20.4 Proposed allocations are as follows:
Clarksfield School Pitch - £2,000 Capital
Waterhead Park - £4,560 Capital
21.0 Stoneleigh Park Basketball Backboards
21.1 Members have received requests from the Derker Phoenix Basketball Club for the backboards in Stoneleigh Park to be replaced, as they are in poor condition. It is proposed that £1,039 Capital apportioned to the St James ward.
22.0 Recommendations
22.1 The Oldham District Executive notes the budget position for 2013/14.
22.2 The Oldham District Executive allocates revenue and capital funding as outlined in the report above.
22.3. The Oldham District Executive notes that closing budget for 2013/14.
23.0 Financial Implications
The total financial position for 2013/14 for Oldham District Partnership allocations and the schemes for consideration, with indicative funding source are shown below
Revenue Budgets Ward Medlock Item Alexandra Coldhurst Vale St James St Mary's Waterhead Werneth £25,000.00 £25,000.00 £25,000.00 £25,000.00 £25,000.00 £25,000.00 £25,000.00 Community Chest £3,000.00 £3,000.00 £3,000.00 OPAG - Junior Youth Clubs - Alt/Holts/Roundthorn £15,425.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 OPAG - Play Development £1,093.00 £1,093.00 £1,093.00 £1,093.00 Barnardos Asha Project £7,100.00 Counselling for young people £2,054.67 £2,054.67 £2,054.67 CAB - Holt St £1,100.00 £1,100.00 £1,100.00 Community Payback £1,666.67 £1,666.67 £1,666.67 Clarksfield Caretaker £12,500.00 £12,500.00 Social Action in Derker £5,606.00 Community Forums £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 Neighbourhood Health Awareness Events £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 Medlock Vale Alleygating £12,000.00 Werneth Alleygating £5,000.00 Moorside Cricket Club - match funding £4,000.00 Citizens Advice 3 months funding £1,750.00 £1,750.00 £635.52 £507.24 £507.24 Get Oldham Working 2 apprenticeships £1,928.57 £1,928.57 £1,928.57 £1,928.57 £1,928.57 £1,928.57 £1,928.57 Oldham traineeships £571.43 £571.43 £571.43 £571.43 £571.43 £571.43 £571.43 Business Network events £285.71 £285.71 £285.71 £285.71 £285.71 £285.71 £285.71 Work clubs £107.14 £107.14 £107.14 £107.14 £107.14 £107.14 £107.14 Improved IT Provision £678.57 £678.57 £678.57 £678.57 £678.57 £678.57 £678.57 Young Person Enterpise Project (Coldhurst) £5,000.00 Proposed schemes - 19th March 2014 Coldhurst Grit Bins - Vale Drive and Dew Way £506.00 New Primrose Bank Community Centre £1,110.00 Tudor St Sports Group - Activities £3,000.00 Werneth alleygates £5,000.00 Tudor St kickpitch meter box £626.00 Werneth Love Where You Live (Changing Behaviours) £5,000.00 WCWA - Zumba Classes £1,000.00 Alleygates - Copster Hill Rd/Cheviot Ave/Windsor Rd £4,000.00 Fitton Hill Family Events £1,985.00 Alleygates - Neath St/Hurst St/Widdop St £1,425.00 Alleygates – Redvers St/ Chadderton Way £2,100.00 OBA Millennium Centre Family activities £2,900.00 Improve Facilities at £2,560.00 Alexandra Park Sholver Allotments
Equipment £917.72 Oldham Sports Club £1,847.00
Total Spend £24,999.42 £24,995.42 £24,999.42 £24,999.00 £25,000.00 £25,000.00 £25,000.42
Total Remaining £0.58 £4.58 £0.58 £1.00 £0.00 £0.00 -£0.42
Capital Budgets Ward Medlock Item Alexandra Coldhurst Vale St James St Mary's Waterhead Werneth Budget £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 Bardsley Playing Field (DIF) £10,000 Werneth Alleygating £10,000 St James Alleygating £1,535 Belmont Street Fencing £1,240 Coldhurst Alleygating - Plato St £3,500 Main Road Monument (Shaihd Minar) repairs £1,835 Mayfield Road works £920 Vulcan Street alleygating £3,802 Oban Ave barrier £1,100 Clarksfield Rd Gating £3,440 Proposed schemes - 19th March 2014 Coldhurst Alleygating - Colwyn Street £1,850 Coldhurst Alleygating - Neath Street/Hurst ST/Widdop St £1,575 Improve facilities at Alexandra Park £10,000 Clarksfield Planting scheme £4,560 Waterhead Planting Scheme £2,000 Sholver Allotment Path £2,524 Stoneleigh Basketball Boards £1,039 Roundthorn Road alleyway surfacing £1,920 Hardy St Alleygating £2,500 Greengate St Alleygating £2,500 South Hill Street surfacing works £3,080 Total Spend £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £10,000 Total Remaining £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0