Public Document Pack CORPORATE SERVICES Linda Fisher Deputy Chief Executive

GOVERNANCE AND COMMITTEE SERVICES TEAM Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU DX22831 ROCHDALE Tel: (01706) 647474 Fax: (01706) 924705 Website: www.rochdale.gov.uk To: All Members of the Middleton Township Enquiries to: Alison Leonard Committee Extension: 4711 Date: 18 th December 2013

Dear Councillor

MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

You are requested to attend the meeting of the Middleton Township Committee to be held at Middleton Arena, Corporation Street, Middleton on Thursday 9 th January 2014 commencing at 6.15 pm.

The agenda and supporting papers are attached.

If you require advice on any agenda item involving a possible Declaration of Interest which could affect your right to speak and/or vote, please contact staff in the Governance and Committee Services Team at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Yours Faithfully

Linda Fisher Deputy Chief Executive

Middleton Township Committee Membership 2013/14 Councillor Malcolm Boriss Councillor Philip Burke Councillor Jonathan Burns Councillor Neil Emmott Councillor Susan Emmott Councillor Alan Godson Councillor Pat Greenall Councillor Michael Holly Councillor Peter Joinson Councillor Donna Martin Councillor Lil Murphy Councillor Linda Robinson Councillor Carol Wardle Councillor June West Councillor Peter Williams

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

Thursday 9 th January 2014 at 6.15 pm

Middleton Arena, Corporation Street, Middleton

A G E N D A

Apologies for Absence 1. Declarations of Interest Members are requested to indicate at this stage any items on the agenda in which they intend to declare an interest. Members are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and the Council's adopted Code of Conduct, they must declare the nature of any personal or discloseable pecuniary interest required of them and, in the case of any discloseable pecuniary interest, withdraw from the meeting during consideration of the item, unless permitted otherwise within the Code of Conduct. 2. Open Forum (6.15-6.45pm) Half an hour has been set aside for members of the public to raise any issues relevant to the business of the Committee and the Township. 3. PACT (6.45pm - 7.15pm) 4. Presentation - Welfare Reform 5. Middleton Township Committee - Minutes 1 - 6 To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Township Committee held on 7 th November 2013. 6. Middleton Township Planning Sub-Committee - Minutes 7 - 12 To consider the minutes of the meetings of the Middleton Township Planning Sub-Committee held on 3 rd July 2013, 31 st July 2013, 25 th September 2013 and 23 rd October 2013. 7. Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Services Sub-Committee 13 - 14 - Minutes To consider the Minutes of the Meeting of the Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Services Sub-Committee held on 27 th November 2013. 8. Middleton Environment Forum - Minutes 15 - 23 To consider the minutes of the meetings of the Middleton Environment Forum held on 25 th September 2013 and 20 th November 2013. 9. Middleton Culture, Leisure, Tourism, Community Cohesion & Health 24 - 30 and Wellbeing Working Party - Minutes

To consider the minutes of the meetings of the Middleton Culture, Leisure, Tourism, Community Cohesion & Health and Wellbeing Working Party held on 26 th September 2013 and 21 st November 2013. 10. Outstanding Tree Works 31 - 41 11. Report Detailing the Revised Policy/Criteria for the Provision of 42 - 48 Disabled Person Parking Bays 12. Revenue Budget 2014/15 to 2016/17 - Update 49 - 67 13. Capital Programme for 2015/16 to 2017/18 68 - 91 14. Exclusion of Press and Public To consider excluding the press and public from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business in accordance with the provisions of Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended. 15. Former Scout Hut, Long Street, Middleton 92 - 97

Public Document Pack Agenda Item 5

MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING Thursday, 7 th November 2013

PRESENT: Councillor West (In the Chair); Councillors Boriss, Burke, Burns, Neil Emmott, Susan Emmott, Godson, Greenall, Holly, Joinson, Martin and Robinson

OFFICERS: C Connor, I Hodgeon and C Mullins (Finance Service), M Robinson, J Butterworth, S Reay, G. Beverley and F Comyn (Economy & Environment Service) J Taylor (Children’s Services) E Holliday, L Mason and C Denyer (Corporate Services)

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Inspector G Hall (GMP) and approximately 17 members of the public

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Councillors Murphy, Wardle and Williams

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 44 There were no declarations of interest.

VARIATION OF ORDER OF BUSINESS 45 In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2, the Chair indicated that Agenda Item 12, Highway Investment Programme 2013/15 and Highways Capital Programme 2013/14 Update, would be considered following agenda item 8, Baytree Lane Adoption Under Section 22 Highways Act, and prior to all other business contained within the agenda thereafter.

WITHDRAWAL OF ITEM OF BUSINESS 46 In accordance with Council procedure rule 2.2 the Chair indicated that agenda item 13 – Disabled Parking Bay Policy – would be withdrawn for consideration at a future meeting.

OPEN FORUM (6.15-6.45PM) 47 The following matters were raised under the Open Forum:- a) Alkrington Primary School Ms J Maloney raised the issue of dangerous and inconsiderate parking around Alkrington Primary School. The Director for Economy & Environment undertook to investigate and undertake further enforcement action if required. b) Middleton Town Centre Ms M Rowbotham submitted a question seeking information on the Council’s strategy with regard to Middleton Town Centre in light of the work being undertaken in Rochdale Town Centre. The Head of Planning advised that approximately £72 million had been spent on the re-development of Middleton Town Centre from public and private investment initiatives including the Middleton arena, the bus station, Middleton Gardens, the Market, Tesco and Aldi developments. c) Land adjacent to Transbridge Freight Services, Heywood Old Road Mr M Silas submitted a question regarding Transbridge Freight Services continuing interest in acquiring land adjacent to their depot. The Director for Economy & Environment responded that the Council could not consider the sale of land which formed part of Bowlee Country Park.

Page 1 d) Junction of Mills Hill Road and Chapel Walk . Mr P Vickers submitted a question requesting that a box junction or keep clear marking at the junction of Mills Hill Road and Chapel Walk be considered. The Director for Economy & Environment undertook to investigate and respond to the question in writing.

PRESENTATION - ROCHDALE BOROUGH FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 48 The Township received a presentation of the Rochdale Borough Risk management Strategy and the Flood Resilience Community Pathfinder (National Flood Forum).

The Strategy is a statutory requirement under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. It identifies the Council’s statutory role as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA). It highlights significant flood risks affecting the borough and how the LLFA will address them and focuses on risk from rivers and surface water.

The objectives of the strategy are to understand flood risk better; to ensure greater awareness and preparedness – residents and businesses in particular those in higher risk areas; to work with others responsible for managing and reducing flood risk wherever possible to achieve better solutions; to promote and deliver sustainable drainage and to ensure flood risk management activity contributes to our economy, communities and environment. DECIDED – that the presentations be noted and welcomed.

PRESENTATION - HOUSING BENEFIT UPDATE 49 The Committee received a presentation about how housing benefit could be affected when the Department for Work and Pensions notified the Council about changes in circumstances. This could lead to the suspension of housing benefit and applicants were requested to respond to requests for information in order to establish whether they could continue with their claim. The Revenues and Benefits Service sought to work with applicants and landlords in order to minimise the impact on applicants were possible.

Members of the Committee noted that applicants could fall into difficulties whilst waiting for benefits to be released and were advised that signposting to appropriate assistance such as the discretionary crisis fund was contained within the correspondence sent out by the Revenues and Benefits Service.

Members of the Committee had also been circulated with a factsheet from the Department for Work and Pensions which outlined how benefits could be affected. DECIDED – that the presentation be noted.

MINUTES 50 DECIDED – That the minutes of the Middleton Township Committee held on 5 th September 2013, be approved as a correct record.

MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP DEVOLVED FUNDING AND SERVICES SUB- COMMITTEE 51 DECIDED – that the minutes of the meetings of the Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Services Sub-Committee held on 11 th September 2013 be noted.

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY VACANCIES - AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

Page 2 52 The Committee considered the report of the Assistant Director – Early Help and Schools which outlined current Authority Governor Vacancies within maintained schools in the Township area and requested that the Township Committee makes the appropriate appointments as indicated within the submitted report. DECIDED – that (1) Councillor J West be appointed to the Governing Body of Elm Wood Primary School; (2) Mrs T Fitzsimons be appointed to the Governing Body of Little Heaton CE Primary School; (3) Mr P Snape be appointed to the Governing Body of St John Fisher RC Primary School. Eligible for call in - no

HIGHWAY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2013/15 AND HIGHWAYS CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2013/14 UPDATE 53 The Committee considered the report of the Director of Economy and Environment which provided an update on progress to date made on the Capital (2013/14) Highway Investment Programme (HIP 2013/15) for the financial years 2013 to 2015. The Chair welcomed the report and thanked Officers for the way the schemes had been implemented in Middleton. DECIDED – that the Capital (2013/14) Highway Investment Programme (HIP 2013/15) for the financial years 2013 to 2015 update report be noted. Eligible for call in - no

BAYTREE LANE ADOPTION UNDER SECTION 22 HIGHWAYS ACT 54 The Committee considered a report of the Director for Economy and Environment on behalf of Contour Homes requesting that the committee adopt the highway known as Damson Green, Middleton.

The reasons for the recommendations were presented as the adoption of the highway did not take place when construction of the highway was completed in November 2003 because the developer was not the owner of all the development land and therefore could not enter into a Section 38 Agreement which is the way a street is typically adopted. Contour Homes Limited acquired the development land in January 2012 and was in a position to offer the development street as highway. Contour Homes Limited had agreed to meet any reasonable legal costs involved and payment of the outstanding supervision fees. The Director of Economy and Environment had also confirmed that the highway works are of a satisfactory standard.

Alternatives considered - If the adoption of this street was not to be authorised the developer may force the Council to adopt the street through the Section 37 Highways Act 1980 process whereby a developer may propose to dedicate a street as highway maintainable at public expense. However, if this is done the Council will not receive its supervision fees or our legal fees. DECIDED – that the Middleton Township Committee (1) authorise the, Borough of Rochdale (Damson Green, Middleton) Adoption Order 2013, utilizing powers contained within the Highways Act 1980, s228. (2) authorise the Service Director Economy and Environment to take necessary steps to secure the making confirmation and implementation of the Adoption Order including the service of all notices and the presentation of the Councils case at any public inquiry (if necessary); (3) authorise, subject to there being no objections to the statutory notices, the Council as Highway Authority to adopt Damson Green Middleton, which is

Page 3 considered a highway as detailed within the submitted report and shown upon the plan numbered DGS228001; (4) considered the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 in respect of the adoption of the highway known as Damson Green, Middleton. Eligible for Call In - Yes

DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES IN MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP 55 The Committee considered a report of the Director for Economy and Environment seeking approval on the proposed disposal by way of lease of Limefield Pavilion and the former public toilets at Manchester Old Road.

The reasons for the recommendations were that Limefield Pavilion had been declared surplus to operational requirements and the public toilets at Manchester Old Road had been closed ten ago and the building had remained vacant. It was considered that the properties could be let for a number of commercial uses by way of a short term lease that would allow the council to retain control and ownership of the asset but benefit from a regular income stream. The incoming tenant would be responsible for repairs and outgoings thus removing the council’s liabilities.

Alternatives considered – There were three alternatives considered:- a) Re-use for operational purposes – there was no operational requirement for these buildings. b) Demolition – the buildings could have been demolished to remove the council’s liabilities but there was a potential for these buildings to generate income and / or enhance the visitor facilities in the area. c) Sale - the properties could have been disposed of on a freehold basis in return for a capital receipt. This would have removed all control from the council and would have been detrimental to the council’s wider land holdings in these areas.

In considering the submitted report, Members expressed their concerns regarding the commercial use of Limefield Pavilion as the Township did not agree that this property is surplus to requirement, and that a use be sought for the Pavilion in conjunction with the prime sports fields to which it is adjacent.

The Committee also expressed concerns with regard to the former public toilets at Manchester Old Road the lie within an area of natural beauty and that the property was unsuitable for commercial use but would consider a proposal for funded community use sympathetic with the area and environment.

The Chair invited Mr A Fletcher to address the Committee in relation to the use of Limefield Park by Middleton Lads and Girls JFC. DECIDED –that (1) the Chair of Middleton Township be requested to establish a working group to explore the best utilisation of Limefield Pavilion within the context of the better utilisation of the park itself in full consultation with the Friends of Limefield in order to seek green park status; (2) the Director of Economy and Environment be requested to submit a proposal for a funded community use of the former Manchester Old Road toilets sympathetic with the area and environment to a future meeting of Middleton Township Committee. Eligible for Call In - Yes

DISCRETIONARY FEES AND CHARGES - 2014 - 2015

Page 4 56 The Township Committee considered the reports of the Directors of Finance, Adult Care, Children’s Services, the Deputy Chief Executive and Economy and Environment, which presented the proposed discretionary fee and charge levels for Council Services. If approved, the fees would apply to transactions carried out within the 2014/15 financial year.

Discretionary fees & charges provide a contribution to the overall funding of the services within the Council. The full range of discretionary fees and charges for each service was detailed in the appendices to each report.

A proposed increase in fees and charges for 2014/15 of 2.0% was agreed by Members as part of the budget setting process in July 2013. Following agreement of this proposed increase, each Service Director had been asked to review each fee levied by the Service and increase them by 2.0% wherever possible. DECIDED – that (1) the proposed discretionary fees and charges for the Finance Service be noted; (2) the proposed discretionary fees and charges for the Adult Care Service be noted; (3) the proposed discretionary fees and charges for Children’s Services be noted; (4) the proposed discretionary fees and charges for Corporate Services be noted; (5) the proposed discretionary fees and charges for the Economy and Environment Service be noted. Eligible for call in - no

REVENUE BUDGET 2014/15 - 2016/17 - UPDATE 57 The Committee considered the report of the Director of Finance which provided an update on the 2014/15 to 2016/17 Revenue Budgets.

The report detailed the development of revenue budgets for 2014/15 to 2016/17. The Township were also informed that the Council would be recommending to Budget Fixing Council accepting the Council Tax Freeze Grant in 2014/15.

The Council is legally obliged to set a balanced revenue and capital budget. The budget setting process is complex and must be undertaken in a planned way. Whilst budgets are prepared in accordance with the approved guidelines a number of alternative options relating to savings proposals and budget pressures are considered as part of the overall budget setting process.

The budget forecast has been based on known and anticipated levels of spending and resources. Significant budget risks were identified within the report. DECIDED – that the Revenue Budget 2014/15 – 2016/17 update report be noted. Eligible for call in – no

DISABLED PARKING BAY POLICY 58 DECIDED – that this item be withdrawn from the Agenda.

HERITAGE AT RISK SURVEY AND STRATEGY 59 The Committee considered the report of the Director of Economy and Environment which informed the Township of the work being undertaken to update the Local Authority’s Heritage at Risk Register and develop a strategy for Heritage at Risk.

Page 5 DECIDED – that (1) the work being carried out to undertake a survey of the borough’s Heritage at Risk to update the English Heritage and Local Authority’s Heritage at Risk Registers be noted. (2) it be noted that this work will inform the development of a Heritage at Risk Strategy. (3) it be noted that a further report(s) will be brought to Townships to report the findings of the Heritage at Risk survey and to consult on a draft Heritage at Risk strategy. Eligible for call in - no

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MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP PLANNING SUB COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, 3 July 2013

PRESENT: Councillor Burns (Chair); Councillors Boriss, Phil Burke, Susan Emmott, Greenall and West

OFFICERS: G. Henry and A. Stephenson (Environment and Economy Services) and A. Leonard (Corporate Services)

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Approximately 9 members of the public

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Councillor Godson

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 6 There were no declarations of interest.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING 25 DWELLINGS AND 9 APARTMENTS (RESUBMISSION OF D52019), HILTON FOLD LANE, MIDDLETON 7 The Service Director – Planning and Regulation Services reported on submitted planning application 09/D52421 for a residential developmentc comprising of 25 Dwellings And 9 Apartments (resubmission of D52019), Dale House, Hilton Fold Lane, Middleton, M24 2NB.

Members of the Sub-Committee had visited the site prior to the meeting. The applicant addressed the Sub-Committee; there were no objectors to the application present. DECIDED – that the Licensing and Regulatory Committee be informed that the Sub-Committee is minded to grant planning permission subject to the conditions outlined within the submitted report.

ERECTION OF A DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE, MICHAEL STREET, MIDDLETON 8 The Service Director – Planning and Regulation Services reported on submitted planning application 13/00264/HOUS for the erection of a detached single garage, 1 Michael Street Middleton M24 4DX.

Members of the Sub-Committee had visited the site prior to the meeting. The representative of the applicant addressed the Sub-Committee; there were no objectors to the application present. DECIDED – that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined within the submitted report.

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MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP PLANNING SUB COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, 31 July 2013

PRESENT: Councillor Burns (Chair); Councillors Boriss, Phil Burke, Susan Emmott, Godson, Greenall and West

OFFICERS: A. Stephenson (Economy and Environment Service) and A. Leonard (Corporate Services)

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Councillors Joinson and Williams

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 9 There were no declarations of interest.

CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES FROM OFFICES TO CARE HOME FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS (USE CLASS C2) - CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU MILTON STREET MIDDLETON 10 The Director of Economy and Environment reported on submitted planning application 13/00499/FUL for the change of use of premises from offices to care home for vulnerable adults (use class C2) at the former Citizens Advice Bureau, Milton Street Middleton.

The applicant was in attendance but chose not to address the Sub-Committee and no objectors were present. DECIDED – that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined within the submitted report.

FULL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE ERECTION OF A DRIVE THROUGH RESTAURANT - LAND AT KEMP STREET MIDDLETON 11 The Director of Economy and Environment reported on submitted planning application 13/00501/FUL for full planning permission for the erection of a Class A3/A5 Drive Through Restaurant, with associated access and car parking arrangements, and Outline Planning Permission for the erection of a Class A1 Retail Unit, with all matters reserved except layout on land at Kemp Street Middleton.

The Director informed the Committee that since publication of the submitted report, there had been a further seventeen letters of objection, a twenty eight signature petition of objection and one letter of support in respect of the submitted planning application and summarised the contents of the additional representations.

Mr J Ford, Chair of the Archer Park Residents Association addressed the Committee on behalf of the objectors and Mr V Ryan, the agent for the applicant from Barton Wilmore addressed the Committee in support of the application. Councillors Holly and Joinson also addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of local residents objecting to the application. DECIDED – that the Licensing and Regulatory Committee be requested to consider the submitted planning application with a recommendation from the Sub-Committee that planning permission be refused on the grounds that it would unduly affect the amenity of residents by reason of the late hours, vehicle movements and noise associated with the use contrary to policy S8.

Page 8 PLANNING APPEALS 12 The Director of Economy and Environment reported that the following appeal had been lodged:- i) 13/00329FUL - 8 Wood Street, Middleton – Change of use from hairdressers to hot food takeaway. DECIDED – that the planning appeal be noted.

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MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP PLANNING SUB COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, 25 September 2013

PRESENT: Councillor Jonathan Burns (Chair); Councillors Boriss, Phil Burke, Susan Emmott, Godson and West

OFFICERS: A. Stephenson (Economy and Environment Service) and A. Leonard (Corporate Services)

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Councillor Greenall

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 13 There were no declarations of interest.

ERECTION OF FENCING ATOP OF EXISTING FRONT SIDE BOUNDARY WALL TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 1.7M - 21 IVY DRIVE MIDDLETON 14 The Director of Economy and Environment reported on submitted planning application 13/00557/HOUS for the erection of fencing atop of existing front side boundary wall to a maximum height of 1.7m at 21 Ivy Drive Middleton.

The Sub-Committee were addressed by Mrs L Partington, the applicant in support of the application. No objectors were present. DECIDED – that planning permission be refused for the reasons outlined within the submitted report.

PLANNING REFORMS: INTRODUCTION OF THE PLANNING GUARANTEE AND SPECIAL MEASURES DESIGNATION 15 The Director of Economy and Environment introduced a report updating Members of the changes to the planning system which come into force on 1st October 2013 and highlighting the implications for planning and decision making within the Borough. DECIDED - that (1) the introduction of the Planning Performance Guarantee and ‘Special Measures designation’ enabling developers to bypass a Council and apply directly to the Planning Inspectorate for a planning permission for a Major Development, where that local authority has a track record of either poor performance in decision making or not acting positively to promote economic growth within its area be noted; (2) the intention to assess the track record of Council performance in decision making on the grounds of speed and quality of decision making be noted; (3) the greater powers afforded to Planning Inspectors to initiate costs awards in planning appeal proceedings be noted and; (4) the potential consequences of the reforms on planning fee income be noted.

PLANNING APPEALS 16 The Director of Economy and Environment reported that the following planning appeals had been:- i) Lodged 13/00017/REF – Land adjacent to 49 Broad Street, Middleton. ii) Dismissed 13/00005/REF – 147 Jubilee Road, Middleton. DECIDED – that the planning appeals be noted.

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MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP PLANNING SUB COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, 23 October 2013

PRESENT: Councillor Burns (in the Chair), Councillors Boriss, Susan Emmott, Godson and West

OFFICERS: A. Stephenson and G.Henry (Economy and Environment Service) and G.Finch (Corporate Services).

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Approximately 80 Members of the public

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Councillor Burke and Councillor Greenall

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 1 There were no declarations of interest.

CHANGE OF USE OF LAND TO PROVIDE GARDEN EXTENSIONS TO 14 AND 15 ALKRINGTON GREEN INCLUDING ERECTION OF 1.8M HIGH FENCIND 2 The Director of Economy and Environment reported on submitted planning application number 13/00768/FUL for the change of use of land to provide garden extensions to 14 and 15 Alkrington Green including erection of 1.8m high fencing.

The Sub-Committee considered the views of Ms Jackie Purdy (residents representative), Donald Lee and Ray Thornley (Open Spaces Society and Ramblers Association) objecting to the application.

The Sub-Committee also considered the views of Mr William Donnelly, the applicant, who addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application. DECIDED – That planning permission be refused for the reasons detailed within the submitted report.

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SCOUT HALL AND ERECTION OF 4 TERRACED DWELLINGS WITH ASSOCIATED ACCESS AND CAR PARKING - RESUBMISSION 3 The Director of Economy and Environment reported on submitted planning application number 13/00774/FUL for the demolition of existing scout hall and erection of 4 terraced dwellings with associated access and car parking.

The Sub-Committee considered the views of Michael Graham objecting to the application.

The Sub-Committee also considered the views of Mr Steve Ingham who addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of the applicant, in support of the application. DECIDED – That consideration of the submitted planning application be deferred to enable further consultation to be undertaken with the applicant and residents on the proposals.

OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR ALL MATTERS RESERVED FOR THE ERECTION OF A BUILDING TO FACILITATE AN ARCHERY RANGE 4 The Director of Economy and Environment reported on submitted outline planning application number 13/00805/OUT for all matters reserved for the erection of a building to facilitate an archery range

Page 11 The Sub-Committee considered the views of a representative of Rochdale Company of Archers Ltd, Mr J.Percival who addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application. DECIDED – That the Licensing and Regulatory Committee be informed that this Sub-Committee is minded to support the submitted outline planning application as detailed within the submitted report.

TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO NORTH SIDE AND FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO WEST FACING (FRONT) ELEVATION OF SCHOOL INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF CANOPY AND ROLLER SHUTTERS TO PROVIDE EXTERNAL PLAY AREA TO NORTHWEST CORNER OF BUILDING. 5 The Director of Economy and Environment reported on submitted planning application number 13/00880/FUL in respect of a two storey extension to north side and first floor extension to west facing (front) elevation of school including installation of canopy and roller shutters to provide external play area to northwest corner of building. DECIDED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions specified within the report.

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MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP DEVOLVED FUNDING AND DEVOLVED SERVICES SUB COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, 27th November 2013

PRESENT: Councillor June West (Chair); Councillors Boriss, Burke, Burns, N. Emmott, S. Emmott, Godson, Greenall, Joinson, Martin and Williams

OFFICERS: A. Stephenson and S. Reay (Economy and Environment Services), J. Durrant and J. Hayhurst (Link4Life), A. Jackson, A. Turner, G. Finch and L. Mason (Corporate Services).

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Councillor Holly, Councillor Lil Murphy, Councillor Robinson and Councillor Wardle

ADDITIONAL ITEMS 11 In accordance with Section 100(B) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Council procedure rules, the Chair agreed to admit the following additional items of business – application for funding for installation of fencing and gates at Penrhyn Park, Middleton, on the grounds that the information was not available at the time the agenda was published, and an urgent decision was required before the 2 nd December 2013 to enable Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council to take out a four month lease on a vacant shop in Middleton Arcade.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 12 Councillor Burns declared a personal interest in the funding application for CCTV upgrade and improved security (MTCW/01/13).

MINUTES 13 DECIDED – That the minutes of the Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Devolved Services Sub Committee held on the 11 th September 2013 be approved as a correct record.

MIDDLETON HOLIDAY AT HOME 2013 - SUMMER PROGRAMME 14 The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Interim Chief Executive, Link4Life informing Members of the success of the Middleton Holiday at Home 2013 summer programme and requesting the sub-committee to agree on how to reallocate a £688 underspend on the programme and approve the allocation of £15000 towards delivery costs for a Holiday at Home 2014 summer programme from Township funds. DECIDED – That (1) the underspend of £688 be allocated to Brookside Community Centre; and (2) the decision to allocate £15000 towards delivery costs for a Holiday at Home 2014 summer programme from Township funds be deferred until Members have had the opportunity to consider the request in more detail.

Eligible for call in – Yes

LEASE OF VACANT SHOP - MIDDLETON ARNDALE CENTRE 15 The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Deputy Chief Executive which sought approval for Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) to take out a four month lease on a vacant shop unit in Middleton Arndale Centre to promote the Middleton Town Team for one month and apprenticeship vacancy opportunities for three months.

Page 13 DECIDED – that this Sub-Committee approves the proposal for RMBC to acquire a four month lease on a vacant shop unit in Middleton Arndale Centre for the purposes outlined above.

Eligible for call in – Yes

MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP FUNDS 2013/14 16 The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Deputy Chief Executive which outlined the expenditure, commitments and balances for Middleton Township Revenue and Capital Funds; the decisions made under delegated authority; the evaluation information received from recipients of Township Grants; and applications for funding from the Middleton Township Revenue and Capital Funds. DECIDED – THAT (1) the expenditure, commitments and balances for Middleton Township Revenue and Capital Funds as detailed in Appendix 1 and 2 of the submitted report, be approved; (2) decisions made under delegated authority as detailed in Appendix 3 of the submitted report be approved; (3) the evaluation information received from recipients of Township Grants be noted; and (4) the applications for Township Funds be dealt with as follows:-

APPLICATION / REFERE NCE DECISION Vehicle surveys on York Road East, Award of £1200 from East Ward York Road West, Andover Avenue and Revenue Funds. Lincoln Road. Investigation into 20mph speed limit Award declined. in residential areas of Middleton Township. THE BIG GAMES 2014 – Middleton Award of £1025 from Projects Arena. Commissioning Fund. Installation of Armco Barrier on Award declined. Rochdale Road, A664, near Slattocks roundabout. CCTV upgrade and improved security Award of £1745 from Capital at Demesne Community Centre and Commissioning Fund and £800 from adjoining buildings. West Ward Capital Fund. Installation of fencing and gates at Award of £4410 from Capital Penrhyn Park, Middleton. Commissioning Fund and £1110 from East Ward Capital Fund to supplement the £3300 approved from East Ward Capital Fund at Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Devolved Services Sub Committee on 20 th March 2013.

Eligible for call in - Yes

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Notes of Meeting on Wednesday 25 th September 2013

Present Councillor June West RMBC (Chair) Lauren Mason RMBC Middleton Township (Notes) Ashleigh Webb Middleton Town Centre Manager Councillor Alan Godson RMBC Councillor Donna Martin RMBC Councillor Phil Burke RMBC Councillor Malcolm Boriss RMBC Councillor Jonathan Burns RMBC (Vice Chair) Councillor Pat Greenall RMBC Brenda Stringer Middleton Resident David Lappin Middleton Resident David McKail Friends of Wince Brook Bob McGee Friends of Wince Brook Paul Hurst Friends of Wince Brook David Lees Friends of Jubilee Park Michael White Middleton Resident Teresa Fitzsimons Middleton Resident Terry Stokes Friends of Alkrington Woods Christine Grime Middleton View/ Green Volunteer Geoff Grime Middleton View/ Green Volunteer Julie Simpson RMBC Environmental Management Mike Cummings RMBC Environmental Management Jean Bunner Middleton Resident

Apologies Councillor Neil Emmott RMBC Councillor Susan Emmott RMBC Councillor Peter Williams RMBC Councillor Lil Murphy RMBC Councillor Linda Robinson RMBC Councillor Mike Holly RMBC Councillor Carol Wardle RMBC Councillor Peter Joinson RMBC Terry Linden Rochdale Councillor & Middleton Resident Audrey Riches Middleton Civic Association Jane Walsh RMBC Environmental Management Eric Holliday RMBC Crime & Community Safety

1. Apologies & Introductions Apologies were noted as above.

2. Minutes of the last meeting The Minutes of the meeting on 5 th June 2013 were agreed as a true and correct record, with the following amendments agreed: Page 15 Page 1 of 5

Teresa Fitzsimons advised that she had given her apologies to the meeting of 31/07/2013, but these were not noted.

3. Matters Arising Item 7 – David Lees advised that Middleton Popstars were granted the license, despite the objections received.

4. Terms of Reference & Constitution As the proposed Terms of Reference were not provided until the start of the meeting, it was agreed that comments could be sent in over the next few days; these will be incorporated and sent out with the Minutes of the Meeting. T.O.R. The role of the Middleton Environment Forum is to have a strategic view of any issues which affect the look and environmental aspects in Middleton. It will consider and review any issues arising, which may have a positive or detrimental impact on Middleton. The Middleton Environment Forum will pick up and raise issues. Constitution Item 3 – the meetings will take place bi-monthly, and not monthly as stated in the T.O.R. Item 4 – any requests for items on the agenda will be made at least three weeks prior to the next meeting, to allow requests to be approved by the Chair. The agendas of the meetings will normally be circulated 7 days prior to the meeting taking place. Item 7 – Membership of the forum shall be open to Middleton based groups with an interest in the environment and any other interested residents of Middleton. All Middleton Councillors may be Members and attend the Middleton Environment Forum. Item 8 - Officers of Environmental Management and other Council Departments will attend the meeting where requested and may make recommendations to the Forum. Item 10 – Voting cannot be undertaken by Officers of RMBC. Item 11 – a quorum shall be no less than 8 Members, of which at least 5 will be non- councillors. Item 12 – Meetings hall start at 6:45pm and end by 8:15pm or earlier unless the Forum specifically decides to continue proceedings to a later time. Item 13- The Terms of Reference and Constitution of the Forum will be reviewed at the first meeting of the Municipal Year, usually in the month of June.

5. Agenda Setting for Future Meetings of the Middleton Environment Forum Lauren Mason advised that Christine Grime had sent over a list of proposed items which could be discussed at the meeting, such as invites to other departments for presentation on dilapidated buildings, environmental health etc. A suggestion was made that the Portfolio Holder of Environmental Management could be invited along to this meeting.

A discussion took place about the lack of response which is being received from RBH, where there are issues with land which is in their ownership, such as the green area at the bottom of the Old Grammar School. Councillor Burns advised that if people have any concerns with land owned by RBH they contact him, as Members also feel this is a concern. There are concerns about the a lack of response from certain Council departments and on occasions Elected Members, who do not reply within the 10 days stated as part of the RMBC ‘Code of Conduct’, again Cllr. Burns advised that any concerns can be raised with him.

6. Clean & Green A written report (Attached appendix 2) was provided at the meeting along with some pictures of progress being made by the Clean & Green Team. Councillor West advised that as the Chair of Township, she has recently met with Environmental Management to Page 16 Page 2 of 5 raise concerns about the scheme, and a programme has now been extended to March 2014, from its original end date of December 2013. Councillor West advised that the process for the getting items added to the clean and green is as follows; 1. Requests must be sent in to Lauren at Middleton Township Office, ideally these should be sent in via email to [email protected] 2. Once requests have been received by Lauren they are emailed to Middleton Township Chair & Vice for approval and agreement on the urgency of the works to be carried out. 3. If approved they are then sent over, by Lauren to Environmental Management.

No schemes will be taken by environmental management directly; any received in this way, will be referred back to Township for the above process to take place, which will delay the start of works.

A discussion took place about the priorities of works, and Cllr. West advised that at present gateways into the towns are the main priorities for the Clean & Green team. Cllr. Martin advised that there are a number of schemes yet to be completed in East Ward.

A discussion took place about Kemp Street/ Cheapside and Jean Bunner felt that this area need attention as it looks a mess, Julie Simpson advised that she regularly visits this area and there is very little in the way of litter of dog fouling. Jean advised that the area between the sub-station and the houses is a disgrace.

Brenda Stringer felt that from the pictures presented and the report provided the works being undertaken by the team is very good.

Christine Grime advised that she has recently been undertaking a number of guided walks as part of Golden Cluster Month. 12 – 20 Mellaleiu Street look very messy as the bins are being left at the front of the properties and not put around the back. Julie Simpson advised that as long as they are not being left on the highway then no offence was being committed and no enforcement action can take place. Christine also advised that there is an issue from the empty properties on Durnford/ Long Street, which is attracting rats, these are now venturing into the Church. Lauren advised that this issue has been raised with Environmental Health, who legally cannot enter and bait empty properties.

7. Transport Issues A discussion took place about the No. 18 bus service and the good service that this is providing in the area, and thanks were passed to GMPTE.

8. Update Friends of Middleton View There is currently work on going to review the management plan with a view of how the area will be managed in the future. Mike Cummings advised that work to sow a wild flower meadow took place three years ago, and currently there is not the right equipment required to undertake appropriate cutting of the grass, although Mike did advise that this will hopefully be available soon. Tonge meadow was originally a school playing field until the 1960’s and in 2008 there was an encouragement by RMBC to improve the area. A discussion took place about the feasibility of applying for funding from the lottery, as the original plan was to improve access, reinstate the hedges and improve the woodland management, much of the work now is being undertaken by the Green Volunteers, who Mike advised are doing a brilliant job on the area concerned.

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Friends of Jubilee Park David Lees thanked Middleton Councillors for the reopening of Cankey Ginnel, although enquired when gates would be removed. David was advised that at the Middleton Township Meeting, Middleton Members asked that removal of the gating order be reviewed in six months’ time, so until the review has taken place, no works to remove the gates will be undertaken.

Major works will be taking place in the coming months on the retaining wall of Jubilee Park, with its boundary with Long Street. A complaint has been received from a resident of New Lane, who feels that the trees act to reduce noise reduction. Currently RMBC have a policy to replace all trees removed on the ratio of every one tree removed, three will be replanted. Jean Bunner advised that the article does seem to give the impression that the trees being removed will not be replaced.

David Lappin asked if the works to Jubilee Park would affect the Birch Tree, which has a plaque and was sponsored a number of years ago. David was advised that this tree would not be touched as part of the retaining wall works.

Friends of Middleton Civic Association A discussion took place about the work of the Members in trying to raise the profile of the Civic Association, and all members are being asked to advertise the group to anyone they think may be interested in joining.

Friends of Wince Brook The Friends of Wince Brook advised that the Blackberry growth has been fantastic this year.

A discussion took place about the need to have the rights of way designated, and Mike has provided the group with a measuring wheel. Paul is currently photographing the park and will send all the evidence to Ian Trickett.

On the maps, some of the pathways are not shown but are still in use on Wince Brook and Julie Simpson advised that the need to record and send in evidence of all pathways was a legal requirement and not a local authority requirement, and as an authority only pathways shown on the definitive rights of way map can be recognised.

Bob advised that he is unsure why pathways which are mapped out on maps pre 1960 need to be re-measured and defined on the newer maps, when they are clearly shown on earlier maps. Again Julie advised that this is a legal requirement in order to get the pathways shown as designated rights of way, and the legislation has been provided by central government to enable the general public to prove where rights of way have existed. David Lees informed the group that after 2026, no new Rights of Way will be delegated.

Councillor Martin thanked the Friends of Group for all the work they are undertaking in Wince Brook, and asked Julie Simpson if there would be any assistance available from Officers to the group in recording the existing pathways?

Paul Hurst advised that he has produced a newsletter (attached Appendix 3) which shows some of the birds which have been spotted on Wince Brook, although work is still on going to develop the overview of wildlife visiting the area.

Paul informed the group that the sandmartin is quite a common bird in the UK, but locally the sighting is of interest. Page 18 Page 4 of 5

With regards to breeding it is unknown if this was successful as some of the nests were flooded, this was also the same for the kingfishers and it is unknown if any fledged.

A discussion took place about the use of air rifles, and Mike advised that group that is an offence to be on Wince Brook with an air rifle, so any sightings should be immediately reported the police, who will respond urgently. A trap has also been set in Wince Brook to catch the Mink, which has been spotted; this has yet not been successful.

Friends of Limefields No representative was present from the group, but Cllr. Martin advised that following consultation over 100 people responded with ideas of what they would like to see in the park in future and the group are currently looking at the responses.

Green Volunteers David Lees advised that there have been significant changes in the management of the green volunteer’s programme, which many of the members are unhappy about. There has also been a cut in the travel expenses for volunteers.

The programme of work for September to December has now been agreed and is being implemented.

10. AOB Maureen Glynn from the Incredible Edibles scheme introduced herself and advised that back in august a number of community programmes were invited to a meeting to discuss the idea of rolling out a programme for food growth throughout the borough. Maureen enquired if there was interest from this group in having an ‘Incredible Edibles’ scheme here in Middleton. The group agreed that this is a positive programme and it is up to the community groups to come forward if they wish to participate, it was also suggested that an advert be placed in the community boards throughout the town to advise people to get in contact if interested.

Councillor Phil Burke requested that enforcement attend the Bowlee Car Boots as there seems to be a great deal of rubbish being left behind whenever the event takes place.

12. Date of next meeting The next meeting of the Middleton Environment Forum will be on Wednesday 20 th November 2013 , the venue will be confirmed when the agenda for the meeting is sent out.

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Notes of Meeting on Wednesday 20 th November 2013

Present Councillor June West RMBC (Chair) Lauren Mason RMBC Middleton Township (Notes) Ashleigh Webb Middleton Town Centre Manager Councillor Malcolm Boriss RMBC Councillor Jonathan Burns RMBC (Vice Chair) Councillor Pat Greenall RMBC Gary Leigh Absolute Angling David Lappin Middleton Resident David McKail Friends of Wince Brook Bob McGee Friends of Wince Brook David Lees Friends of Jubilee Park Michael White Middleton Resident Jerry Stokes Friends of Alkrington Woods Christine Grime Middleton View/ Green Volunteer Geoff Grime Middleton View/ Green Volunteer Julie Simpson RMBC Environmental Management

Apologies Councillor Phil Burke RMBC Councillor Alan Godson RMBC Councillor Donna Martin RMBC Councillor Neil Emmott RMBC Councillor Susan Emmott RMBC Councillor Peter Williams RMBC Councillor Lil Murphy RMBC Councillor Linda Robinson RMBC Councillor Mike Holly RMBC Councillor Carol Wardle RMBC Councillor Peter Joinson RMBC Terry Linden Middleton Resident Audrey Riches Middleton Civic Association Eric Holliday RMBC Crime & Community Safety Mike Cummings RMBC Environmental Management Jean Bunner Middleton Resident Andrew Bell Middleton Resident

1. Apologies & Introductions Apologies were noted as above.

2. Minutes of the last meeting The Minutes of the meeting on 5 th June 2013 were agreed as a true and correct record by Councillor Malcolm Boriss and seconded by Councillor West (Chair).

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Item 8; Pg. 4; Friends of Jubilee Park Update David Lee’s advised that the order for the removal of the gates is now displayed in the building and the deadline for comments is 06/12/2013.

4. Terms of Reference & Constitution Councillor West advised that as there were no suggested changes made to the TOR following the last meeting, the TOR be formally adopted (Appendix 1).

5. Clean & Green Copies of the spreadsheet provided were made available, and members of the meeting queried why some of the items were in red? It was agreed that Lauren Mason will seek clarification from Environmental Management. Following a brief discussion it was agreed that a representative from Clean & Green will be requested to attend all future Middleton Environment Forum meetings to present a report detailing the works being undertaken, and where possible provide photos of works before and after.

6. Transport Issues None.

7. Updates Friends of Middleton View Christine & Geoff Grime advised that the Friends of group are currently trying to arrange a meeting to undertake the management plan for the area, but are having difficulty in getting officers and members of the group together. It was agreed that future requests for the meeting will be cc’d into Ian Trickett and Jane Walsh to try and ensure this meeting take place as soon as possible. Councillor Burns and West will raise concerns during their monthly meeting with Jane Walsh and ask that this issue be picked up as a matter of urgency.

Geoff advised that the hedges on William Street need trimming urgently, and Gordon Beverley has agreed on this issue. For the last five years this has been an ongoing issue and many requests have been made to have William Street put on the annual maintenance calendar. The ‘hawthorn’ hedges, which run along both sides of the street are very high and may require a specialist team. Julie Simpson agreed to take this matter back and request an urgent resolution on the problems. Geoff advised that although William Street itself is un-adopted, the land on either side is in RMBC ownership. Councillor Burns suggested that there needs to be a discussion about the frequency at which the trimming on the hedges is undertaken, and will look to see whether this issue can be resolved as part of the proposed ‘enabling development’ for Tonge Hall. Bob McGee advised that he believes that there may be a requirement for United Utilities to undertake the trimming, due to the hedges being a threat to their over-head wires which run up William Street.

A discussion took place about some Section 106 funds which were attached to the development at the rear of William Street, which is thought to be about £60,000, and it was agreed that Cllr. Burns will raise this issue and report back to the next meeting.

Friends of Jubilee Park David Lees advised that the works to the retaining wall are expected to commence very soon, and will lead to some road closures in the vicinity.

Friends of Middleton Civic Association The last meeting was cancelled due to the unexpected illness of an arranged Speaker at the meeting. Page 21 Page 2 of 4

Friends of Wince Brook A management meeting has taken place with Ian Trickett to organise the short and longer terms plans for Wince Brook. On Saturday 16 th November 2013, green volunteers assisted with planting over 400 trees in behind the houses and near to the stream.

Terry Connor, who owns land between bridges 3 and 4 was invited to the last meeting and was made a members of the Friends group.

A letter has been received from Julie Simpson, which confirmed that the evidence provided was sufficient to submit evidence requesting the path is listed on the definitive rights of way map.

A discussion took place about the gradient of the original footpaths and the group advised that they are looking to landscape the area which was destroyed. Additionally there is an accepted right of way across the land, and the owner has been put in touch with Mike Cummings to see if this can be diverted around the land to still allow access.

Friends of Limefields No update has been provided.

Green Volunteers Work is taking place at Rhodes Lodges, and a pathway has been put near to the pond area.

Councillor West asked who organised the Green Volunteers. David Lees advised that they were originally managed by Ian Trickett; the team now work in conjunction with the Rangers, who are within Environmental Management.

Gary Leigh raised concerns about the lack of communication about the ‘projects/ work’ being undertaken by the Green Volunteers with other organisations who are working in certain areas. David Lees advised, following a discussion, that the work programme for Green Volunteers is distributed on a quarterly basis, by Eleanor Sherwin, who is a Ranger. Julie Simpson advised that she will speak to Eleanor to raise concerns about the lack of communication which members of this group have raised, and request that all stakeholders in an area are consulted when works are being planned.

10. AOB a) David McKail raised concerns about Middleton Post Office, and the ongoing issue of vehicles parking on the grass verge, which have churned all the grass up and turned one of the main approaches in Middleton into a ‘swamp’. Councillor West queried if anything could be done from an Enforcement perspective? Julie Simpson advised that she would request a land registry search, but if this land is owned, as thought, by Royal/ Post Office, then there is very little which can be done to enforce either parking restrictions or removal of the grass and installation of hard standing. Members discussed whether there could be any legal implications with the vehicles that park on the land having to drive over a pavement, which is bound by double yellow lines. It was agreed that Lauren Mason would seek clarification, although previous discussions have led officers to believe that this is a moving traffic offence and not one which can be enforced once vehicles have stopped and been vacated. Julie Simpson will also request the presence of a Parking Attendant to see if there are any options from that perspective.

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b) David Lee’s queried the entrance to Tesco, which he feels if awful. Councillor West advised that there have been a number of earlier discussions about the access road, and as it is owned by Tesco there is nothing that RMBC can do to force them to change the layout of a privately owned road.

c) A discussion took place about the signage that has been installed/ is being used by ‘Frank Pearce’ motors on Grimshaw Lane. Concerns were also raised about the plot of land in front and who is the owners of this land? Julie Simpson agreed to undertake the necessary check and report back to the next meeting.

d) Gary Leigh advised that there is a blockage at the fresh water culvert opposite No. 80 Stakehill Lane. This will be picked up by Cllr’s West and Burns.

e) Members of the group asked that Julie Simpson was formally thanked for her ‘excellent work’, and the brilliant job she does consistently.

f) Julie Simpson advised that she has been undertaking weekly (1 /1/2 Hr. slots) dog fouling patrol and has served notices on dog owners where necessary. Cllr. Burns asked that his thank to Julie for her hard work be noted and advised that a borough wide pilot to reduce dog fouling will be trialled in North Ward.

g) 2 lights are out at the end of Corporation Street near the Old Gas works – these will be reported, although Members of the group were reminded that if they notice any ‘grot spot’ issues these are sent to Lauren immediately rather than waiting until the meeting.

h) David Lappin raised concerns about the Southside of Peach Bank Street and the ‘mud’ which is now worse than ever. Cllr. West will pick this up and report/ work with Jane Walsh to find a solution to the issue.

12. Date of next meeting The next meeting of the Middleton Environment Forum will be on 15 th January 2014 , the venue will be confirmed when the agenda for the meeting is sent out.

Page 23 Page 4 of 4 Agenda Item 9 Middleton Culture, Leisure, Tourism, Community Cohesion & Health and Wellbeing Working Party

Minutes of Thursday 26 th September 2013

Present Councillor Alan Godson RMBC (Chair) Councillor Malcolm Boriss RMBC Councillor Jonathan Burns RMBC Councillor Pat Greenall RMBC Lauren Mason RMBC Middleton Township Office Ashleigh Webb Middleton Town Centre Management Company Brenda Stringer Middleton Floral Arts Audrey Riches Middleton Civic Association Paul Stott Middleton Heartline & Boarshaw Surgery Forum John Burton Middleton Cricket Club & St. Peters Church Kerrie Smith RMBC (THI Heritage & Conservation) Audrey Riches Middleton Civic Society David Lees Friends of Jubilee Park & Old Burial Ground John Wilkins Local Resident David Ratchford Local Resident Glenda Ann Goodman Glenda Ann School of Dance

Apologies Councillor June West RMBC Councillor Neil Emmott RMBC Councillor Philip Burke RMBC Councillor Susan Emmott RMBC Councillor Peter Williams RMBC Councillor Mike Holly RMBC Councillor Peter Joinson RMBC Councillor Carol Wardle RMBC Councillor Linda Robinson RMBC Councillor Lil Murphy RMBC Councillor Donna Martin RMBC Graham Duckworth Link4Life Christine Grime Middleton Heritage & Conservation Group

1) Minutes of the last meeting on 6th June 2013 The minutes of the last meeting were agreed as true and accurate records by those in attendance at the meeting.

2) Matters Arising John Wilkins advised that the Borough wide Heritage & Cultural Group had met last week, of which John had attended. Following a discussion about the role of this group and how it will link into the Middleton Culture, Leisure, Tourism, Community Cohesion & Health and Wellbeing Working Party, Lauren Mason agreed to enquire if there was any kind of budget which is held by the Borough wide Group.

3) THI Update Kerrie Smith advised that a THI Assistant has now been appointed, this is a split role and the person will spend half of their week undertaking THI Middleton work and the remainder of the week working as a Borough wide Heritage & Conservation Assistant. As there is now another person in post with Kerrie, there has also been a change to the room, which the team is based in, at the Methodist Church.

• Kerrie advised that the 1 st stage of the library works are now completed, this stage was external physical works such as the access ramp and re-surfacing of the car park. Stage 2 of the works is Page 24 Page - 1 – E:\moderngov\Data\AgendaItemDocs\4\9\0\AI00010094\$yhsiqjid.doc expected to commence over the next few weeks and is the external heritage works, such as replacement windows and conservation work to the anchor. • Kerrie informed the group that the works to private properties is on-going, but over winter a period of quiet may be seen, as conservation work is, understandably difficult to undertake during the colder months. • Kerrie advised that she is currently drawing up a list of suggestions for ‘blue plaques’. • Next year will see Middleton celebrate the ‘Renaissance period’ as part of the THI complementary programme. There will be a number of events around ‘Flodden’. If anyone is interested getting involved in ‘Renaissance Middleton’ then Kerrie advised that there are a number of committees being set up for different projects within the scheme. • Kerrie advised that the ‘Golden Cluster’ Month is now reaching the end of this year’s programme and visitor numbers are being collated, although it is looking like the figures are up on previous years and the feedback received to date, has been very positive. • As part of the Golden Cluster Month, the accreditation for Visit England, at the buildings within the golden cluster needed to be re-evaluated. This has been very positive and the ‘mystery assessor who visited advised that he would be using Middleton as an example to inspire other towns, with no other town in England able to boast such four Quality Rose Marque Awards so close together. • Kerrie advised that Anthony Dolan had produced a film on Middleton, and this was shown at a premiere on Tuesday evening. Copies of the film are available from Kerrie for anyone who wasn’t at the premiere.

John Wilkins advised that he went to the ‘Visit England’ website and was disappointed to find the only listings for Middleton and Rochdale being the Canal Society. Kerrie advised that the digital media strategy is currently being developed as part of the THI project for both Middleton and Edgar Wood in particular.

4) Event Planner & Tourism Update • Members were advised that on Tuesday 1 st October an event will take place at Jumbo Farm. • 2nd October 2013 sees a memorabilia event at Touchstones in Rochdale on the textile industry in the Borough. • There is a major exhibition on 19 th October 2013 at the Pioneers Museum.

• Middleton Christmas Lights Switch on will take place on weekend of Saturday 16 th and Sunday 17 th November 2013 in Middleton Town Centre: o On Saturday 16 th November the event will start from 12noon and be opened by a Children’s entertainer, there will be a large stage running throughout the day featuring; § Local Groups § A Middleton Band, Aura, who took to the stage last year at the Manchester Lights Switch On § Children’s Entertainers, such as Face Painters § A fairground § Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Hot Vimto § There will be a fireworks display immediately after the lights are switched on between 5:45pm and 6pm § The lights will be switched on by The Mayor and other special guests….. § Mr & Mrs Clause will be handing out gifts to all children at the event

o On Sunday 17 th November the event will begin from 10:30am with children waiting expectantly for the Reindeer parade, which will take place from 11am. There will also be gifts handed out, a reindeer petting area and a small fairground.

6) Feedback from Member Groups & Event Feedback • Audrey Riches advised that the trip to Flodden was very good and they also met some American Visitors. The following day a Civic Service was attended by over 130 people and £300 was collected for ‘Help the Hero’s’ Charity. • David Lees advised that he had attended a meeting in Rochdale which advised about the opportunities available as part of the ‘Incredible Edibles’ scheme. Kerrie advised that for anyone interested in setting up a community planting area some small funding may be available, contact Lauren for further details. Page 25 Page - 2 – E:\moderngov\Data\AgendaItemDocs\4\9\0\AI00010094\$yhsiqjid.doc

• Middleton Brass Band came 4 th in a National bands completion and were rated 1 st in the North West, the Chair and members of this Group asked that their congratulations to the Middleton Band be noted in the minutes of the meeting. • A discussion took place about the Middleton In Need Centre, which has opened at the Old Scout Hut on Long Street. There was also a food bank operating form the churches in Middleton; although the group felt that anything that is being done needs to be done in Partnership. It was agreed that Cannon Feist will speak to Cllr. Burns regarding the Foodbank and any support which can be offered by the Churches. • John Wilkins advised that he attended the last Borough wide Heritage & Cultural Group; although he feels that the meeting did not fully address the role of the group and what the steer of this group is/ will be. Following a discussion about signage in Middleton, Kerrie informed John that this work is being done as part of the THI. • Paul Stott advised that following the V.I.C. attending the last meeting he has been to meet with them and joined the organisation. Paul is happy to ensure that any referrals from Middleton are picked up by V.I.C.

7) A.O.B. None

8) Date of next meeting and list of dates for 2013/14

All meetings commence at 5:30pm and take place at Middleton Library (please do not arrive before 5.20pm as the doors are locked)

Thursday 21 st November 2013 Thursday 6 th February 2014 Thursday 3 rd April 2014

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Minutes of Thursday 21 st November 2013

Present Councillor Alan Godson RMBC (Chair) Councillor June West RMBC (Middleton Township Chair) Councillor Malcolm Boriss RMBC Lauren Mason RMBC Middleton Township Office Ashleigh Webb Middleton Town Centre Management Company Audrey Riches Middleton Civic Association John Burton Middleton Cricket Club & St. Peters Church Kerrie Smith RMBC (THI Heritage & Conservation) Emma Neil RMBC (THI Heritage & Conservation) Audrey Riches Middleton Civic Society John Wilkins Local Resident

Apologies Councillor Jonathan Burns RMBC Councillor Pat Greenall RMBC Councillor Neil Emmott RMBC Councillor Philip Burke RMBC Councillor Susan Emmott RMBC Councillor Peter Williams RMBC Councillor Mike Holly RMBC Councillor Peter Joinson RMBC Councillor Carol Wardle RMBC Councillor Linda Robinson RMBC Councillor Lil Murphy RMBC Councillor Donna Martin RMBC Graham Duckworth Link4Life Christine Grime Middleton Heritage & Conservation Group Brenda Stringer Middleton Floral Arts David Lees Friends of Jubilee Park & Old Burial Ground Glenda Ann Goodman Glenda Ann School of Dance David Ratchford Local Resident Terry Linden Local Resident

1) Minutes of the last meeting on 6th June 2013 The minutes of the last meeting were agreed as true and accurate records by Councillor Malcolm Boriss and John Burton, with an amendment to be included; • Page 1, Item 3 – Next year will see Enlightenment Middleton, not Renaissance Middleton as wrote in the minutes. Enlightenment Middleton will focus on the works and time period of Samuel Bamford and Ashton Lever primarily.

2) Matters Arising John Wilkins advised that he had attended the Borough wide Heritage & Cultural Group as discussed at the last meeting and informed this group that there was no budget attached to the Boroughwide meeting.

3) THI Update Kerrie Smith introduced Emma Neil, who is the new THI Assistant, whom was appointed in September. As mentioned at the last MCLTCoCo & HWB meeting Emma is working a split role and will spend half of her week undertaking THI Middleton work and the remainder of the week working as a Borough wide Heritage & Conservation Assistant.

• Kerrie advised that stage 2 of the library works is now underway and as previously mentioned will mainly focus on external works, such as replacement windows and conservation work including the Page 27 Page - 1 – E:\moderngov\Data\AgendaItemDocs\4\9\0\AI00010094\$1gfkfdw5.doc anchor, which was previously situated in the car park and the tower on the front elevation of the building. There is also painting being undertaken to improve the outside look of the building. • Kerrie advised that the THI is now contacting private owners of Edgar Wood buildings in Middleton and meeting with them to discuss grants available to restore externals to a conservation standard. • Kerrie provided the group with a list of suggestions which have been received for blue plaques here in Middleton, in addition to a list of all blue plaques in the THI area and a list of plaques solely relating to Edgar Wood. Kerrie requested that if anyone had any more suggestions these be sent to her as soon as possible (email [email protected] ) (all documents attached Appendix 1, 2 & 3). Following a discussion about costs, it was agreed Lauren will provide Kerrie with details of the supplier used by Township for previous plaques. • Kerrie informed the group that the figures have now been collated for the Golden Cluster Month visits and are very positive, with 950 visits in total and a 150% increase alone on visits to the Edgar Wood Centre and a 160% increase on visits to the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. (Full breakdown is attached in Appendix 4). Councillor West advised that during a visit to Manchester Museum she had seen the Middleton Golden Cluster leaflets on display. • Kerrie informed the group that she, Emma and Christine Grime are currently producing a plan, which will go to the next THI Board meeting, outlining the activities and works programme for the next 2 years (2016) when the THI finishes. • The attendees of the meeting were invited, by Kerrie and Emma, to an ‘open house’ event at the Edgar Wood Visitor Centre on 19 th December 2013, between 3pm and 6pm. Invites will be sent over the coming weeks. But if anyone would like to attend please let either Kerrie or Emma know. • Kerrie asked the group to look through the Town Centre Signage strategy document and provide comments ASAP, as Kerrie has a meeting on 05/12/2013 to undertake a walk-about to identify signage needed and locations for signage, Members of the Culture Group were invited to join in with this walk-a-about. • Following a discussion about the suitability of producing a town centre map, it was agreed that Kerrie will liaise with Frances Fielding to see if, as per Rochdale Town Centre, a map can be produced by RMBC, or support provided from the Town Team.

John Wilkins advised that he went to the ‘Visit England’ website and was disappointed to find the only listings for Middleton and Rochdale being the Canal Society. Kerrie advised that the digital media strategy is currently being developed as part of the THI project for both Middleton and Edgar Wood in particular.

4) Event Planner & Tourism Update • Lauren reminded member of the group that without information being passed to her the Events Calendar cannot be done. If anyone would like to email information to Lauren, this can be sent to [email protected] , any information which is provided to the Lauren is also sent to Touchstones for the Tourist Information Service to publicise. • Following a number of changes in policing throughout the Borough there have been changes to the way in which license for events are granted. Therefore if anyone has any events coming up which require a license please let Lauren know and she can put you in touch with Sue Milne, Event Manager for RMBC (additionally if you are unsure contact Lauren who can clarify or refer for support where necessary). • Ashleigh Webb informed the group that ‘small business Saturday’ takes place on Saturday 7 th December 2013, and aims to encourage people to shop local and support their local traders. A cash mob will descend on Middleton and be sent into a selected store to see what is sold and spend £5. If anyone would like to get involved, Ashleigh can be contact on 0161 653 4990 or via email at [email protected] . During small business Saturday there will also be a window dressing competition with a prize for the ‘best dressed’ shop window. • Volunteers are needed for the Middleton Guardian weekly profile, where each week a local business is given the opportunity to answer questions about themselves and tell local readers what they do and what they sell etc. If anyone would like to feature in weekly profile please contact Ashleigh.

6) Feedback from Member Groups & Event Feedback • Christmas Lights Event 2013 Lauren advised that the Middleton Christmas Lights Event had taken place on 16 th and 17 th November 2013. The Saturday event was the actual lights switch on event and during the day the crowds were entertained by a children’s entertainer, Revolution radio, local dance groups, local bands and singers such as Aura, visits by Santa, a winter wonderland and a children’s funfair. Page 28 Page - 2 – E:\moderngov\Data\AgendaItemDocs\4\9\0\AI00010094\$1gfkfdw5.doc There were mince pies and mulled wine provided free of charge throughout the day and the lights were switched on at 6pm, followed by an amazing fireworks display. Around 3,000 are thought to have attended the event between its opening at 12noon and the fireworks ending at 6.15pm. On Sunday 17 th November 2013, around 250 people came together in Middleton Guardian to see the annual Reindeer Parade, with Santa on his sleigh. Chocolates and novelty antlers were handed out free of charge to the children in attendance.

The feedback for both days of the event has been very positive, with a number of comments being received, including a letter from the Borough Mayor. There has also been coverage in the Middleton Guardian (Appendix 5) and on Rochdale Online (Appendix 6). Planning is now in progress for the event next year and an update will be provided at the Feb meeting.

It was agreed that special thanks be noted to all who had assisted in making the event such a massive success, Ashleigh Webb (T. C. Manager), Langley Theatre Workshop, Middleton Popstars Academy, Glenda Ann School of Dance, Miss T’s dance group and the starts of the Pantomime, local band Aura, Middleton Brass Band, Joey Matthews (Local Singer), Middleton Roundtable and all the staff from the various organisations who pulled the event together.

• Middleton Town Team Pop Up Shop Ashleigh advised that the Town Team will be taking a lease in Middleton Shopping Centre for the month of December, where a ‘pop-up shop’ will be created. The aim of the shop is to provide a base for the town Team, consult with local residents and business about the town team and the wider work being undertaken in Middleton to improve the Town Centre. There will also be ‘I Love Middleton’ products on sale. In addition the shop will provide sessions such as a card making workshop, craft workshop, information on running your own business and funding advice services. The pop up shop will open on Monday 2 nd November at 10:30am and will close on Friday 20 th December 2013.

• Link4Life Trustee Opportunities Link4Life is recruiting local people to join its board of trustees. The organisation is commissioned by Rochdale Borough Council to provide cultural services that include arts and heritage, entertainment, fitness and health and sport and leisure. Established in 2007 it has developed into an organisation that employs around 250 people, welcomes approximately 2 million visits to its facilities a year and has a turnover of nearly £10 million. A key achievement has been the delivery of over £34 million of investment in new facilities in the borough that includes the construction of three major new centres - Middleton Arena, Heywood Sports Village and Rochdale Leisure Centre. Over 70 hours a week has been added to opening hours and participation has more than doubled in areas like swimming and fitness. As a board member, trustees have a statutory duty to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the trust, which is a social enterprise and registered charity. Board appointments are for one year initially. Application packs are available on the Link4Life website at www.link4life.org/trustees or can be requested by phone ringing 01706 926268. The closing date for applications is 29 November and interviews will take place week beginning 9 December.

• Langley Theatre Workshop Lauren advised that Langley Theatre Workshop Langley Theatre Workshop have been selected to appear on Granada reports as part of peoples millions with the chance to be awarded £50,000, and informed the group that she has received the following from Georgina Jacques; ‘The way it works is, We have to run a campaign from today till Monday 25th November 2013 when the squad will be on TV to drum up support to get people to vote, we do not get the telephone number till the Monday morning of the 25th November 2013. The funding would mean such a difference to the squad who have been supported by Middleton Township and with the towns support we have managed to keep the squad going and develop it further to include a younger age squad’. Leaflets were handed out at the meeting with full details provided.

• Ambassador Training Lauren advised that she has received an open invitation for all customer facing staff or volunteers within Middleton town centre. Those wishing to attend the training will benefit from this highly Page 29 Page - 3 – E:\moderngov\Data\AgendaItemDocs\4\9\0\AI00010094\$1gfkfdw5.doc interactive course. The course runs for half a day at Hopwood Hall Middleton Campus, on Monday 25 th November 2013, and if anyone would like to attend please let Lauren know and yours details will be passed to Frances.

7) A.O.B. • Audrey Riches asked that the meetings be separated from the same week as the Middleton Environment Forum, as she sits on both groups, it is difficult to attend meetings on consecutive nights. Lauren advised that the meetings until the New Year are not on the same week and when the calendar is done for 2014/2015 this can be looked at with Elected Members.

8) Date of next meeting and list of dates for 2013/14 All meetings commence at 5:30pm and take place at Middleton Library (please do not arrive before 5.20pm as the building remains open to the public until 5:30pm and the room will not be set up for the meeting)

• Thursday 6 th February 2014 • Thursday 3 rd April 2014

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Middleton Township

Subject: Outstanding Tree Works Status: For Information

Report to : Middleton Township Committee Date: 9th January 2014

Report of: Director – Economy & Environment Author Email: Author: Martin Taylor [email protected] Tel: 01706 92 2004 Comments from Section 151 Officer Statutory Officers: Monitoring Officer

Key Decision: Yes / No

Forward Plan General Exception Special Urgency

1. PURPOSE OF REPORT 1.1 To give Members a status report on the significant resources required to keep up with current and future demand for works on trees on Council-owned land.

1.2 To ask Members to consider whether Township (or other) resources could be used to address this backlog of work.

1.3 To inform Members that options are being explored for addressing the current maintenance provision and the resources available to address the problem in the medium to long-term.

1.4 This report does not include any works on trees on private land or on land owned by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 Members are asked to note the number of outstanding tree-work jobs already identified within each Ward along with the number of outstanding tree inspections currently being investigated Boroughwide.

2.2 Members are asked to consider allocating any appropriate Township resources which may be available.

2.3 Members are asked to approve the Interim Policy Statement.

3. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED 3.1 Not supporting the Interim Policy Statement would necessitate extra resource being identified to carry out the extra work required.

4. MAIN TEXT OF THE REPORT 4.1 Following a request from the Overview & Scrutiny Committee in 2006 an Interim Policy Statement (Appendix 1) was developed

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4.2 The Interim Policy Statement provides a framework for the demand for tree work to be managed within the available resource.

4.8 The volume of outstanding works (Appendix 2) and the 400 outstanding inspections shows how important trees and tree maintenance are to the public.

4.9 However, it is estimated that well over 50% of these works fall outside the Interim Policy Statement and have been programmed due to high resident expectations.

5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 5.1 None

6. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS 6.1 None

7. PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS 7.1 None

8. CORPORATE AND TOWNSHIP PRIORITIES The effective management of trees contributes directly to the Quality of Place aspirations and commitments in the Council’s Blueprint. They also contribute to the priorities of an increased healthy lifestyle and well-being, high quality open spaces, and places where people want to live and stay.

Trees are rarely considered as an asset by the public or the wider Council but it cannot be ignored that they are a valuable asset which has to be maintained.

9. RISK ASSESSMENT IMPLICATIONS 9.1 If trees are not maintained properly and responsibly with a more pro-active approach, the Council runs the risk of claims for damage / injury, and damage to the Council’s reputation.

10. EQUALITIES IMPACTS

10.1 Workforce Equality Impacts Assessment

There are no (significant) workforce equality issues arising from this report.

10.2 Equality/Community Impact Assessments

There are no (significant) equality/community issues arising from this report.

Background Papers Document Place of Inspection Outstanding Tree Works and approximate Attached value

(Detailed by Ward) INTERIM POLICY STATEMENT Attached

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TREE PRUNING AND FELLING ––– INTERIM POLICY STATEMENT

1. TO RESIST THE PRUNING OF TREES ON COUNCIL OWNED OR MANAGEDMANAGED LAND EXCEPT:

a)a)a) Where trees have unsafe, dead, diseased or dying wood which is not going to result in the death of the tree. b)b)b) Where the tree is partly in the way of programmed and approved development. c)c)c) Where the tree contravenes the law i.e. sight lines, obstructing the highway. d)d)d) Where a tree poses a manageable security problem, either for the individual or premises e.g. obstruction of street light or CCTV cameras. e)e)e) Where the tree causes a manageable risk of a claim against the authority as a result of damage to an adjacent structure e.g. buildings, overhead cables. f)f)f) Where the tree needs to be pruned to facilitate the growth of adjacent trees or where it is part of an ongoing woodland management plan. g)g)g) Where the tree is causing significant shading to residential property which can be alleviated by pruning but not to the detriment of the tree (in isolation a low priority unless resources available.) h)h)h) Where a tree is causing interference with terrestrial or satellite television reception (in isolation a low priority. 222.2. TO RESIST THE FELLING OF TREES ON COUNCIL OWNED OR MANAGED LAND EXCEPT:

i)i)i) Where trees are unsafe, dead, diseased or dying. j)j)j) Where the tree requires excessive work which would be to the detriment of the tree or make it aesthetically unacceptable. k)k)k) Where the tree is in the way of programmed and approved development. l)l)l) Where the tree contravenes the law e.g. sight lines. m)m)m) Where the tree poses an otherwise un-resolvable security problem either for the individual or premises. n)n)n) Where the tree poses a significant risk of a claim against the authority as a result of damage caused to an adjacent structure. o)o)o) Where the tree needs to be removed to facilitate the growth of adjacent trees (thinning) or where it is part of an ongoing woodland management plan.

March 2010 Page 33 Total £ 21,350.00 Address Ward Date Rec Ave price 122 ANDOVER AVENUE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1JW East Middleton 21-Jun-11 £ 350.00 44 ANDOVER AVENUE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1RN East Middleton 04-Aug-11 £ 350.00 56 ANDOVER AVENUE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1RN East Middleton 19-Aug-10 £ 350.00 54 ANDOVER AVENUE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1RN East Middleton 10-Aug-10 £ 350.00 APPLE WAY, MIDDLETON, LANCASHIRE East Middleton 02-Jul-10 £ 350.00 16 APPLE WAY, MIDDLETON, LANCASHIRE, M24 1GX East Middleton 23-Aug-10 £ 350.00 2 APPLE WAY, MIDDLETON, LANCASHIRE, M24 1GX East Middleton 30-Jul-10 £ 350.00 49 ASPINALL STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2BH East Middleton 02-Aug-11 £ 350.00 1 ASPINALL STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2BH East Middleton 08-Jun-10 £ 350.00 6 BROW AVENUE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1UL East Middleton 04-Nov-11 £ 350.00 8 BROW AVENUE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1UL East Middleton 04-Aug-11 £ 350.00 48 CEDAR ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2FS East Middleton 17-Mar-11 £ 350.00 Page 34 Page DAVIDSON DRIVE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 23-Sep-11 £ 350.00 7 DAVIDSON DRIVE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1UH East Middleton 19-May-11 £ 350.00 61 FARMWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DL East Middleton 13-Aug-12 £ 350.00 110 GRIMSHAW LANE, MIDDLETON JUNCTION & MOORCLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24East 2AF Middleton 30-Nov-11 £ 350.00 322 GRIMSHAW LANE, MIDDLETON JUNCTION & MOORCLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24East 2AU Middleton 01-Feb-11 £ 350.00 322 GRIMSHAW LANE, MIDDLETON JUNCTION & MOORCLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24East 2AU Middleton 01-Dec-10 £ 350.00 HIGHBARN ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 03-Jul-12 £ 350.00 1 HIGHBARN ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DT East Middleton 21-May-12 £ 350.00 16 HIGHBARN ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DT East Middleton 02-Aug-11 £ 350.00 17 HIGHBARN ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DT East Middleton 25-Aug-10 £ 350.00 1 HOME FARM ALKRINGTON HALL ROAD NORTH, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER,East Middleton M24 1WG 13-Oct-10 £ 350.00 74 KINGSWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1HN East Middleton 12-Jul-10 £ 350.00 28 KINGSWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1LS East Middleton 05-May-10 £ 350.00 165 KINGSWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1UG East Middleton 07-Jul-11 £ 350.00 KIRKWAY, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 02-Oct-12 £ 350.00 119 KIRKWAY, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1EP East Middleton 06-Sep-10 £ 350.00 129 KIRKWAY, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1LP East Middleton 23-Nov-10 £ 350.00 4 LABURNUM ROAD, MIDDLETON JUNCTION & MOORCLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24East 2EA Middleton 14-Nov-11 £ 350.00 MAINWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON East Middleton 09-Sep-10 £ 350.00 36 MAINWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1PB East Middleton 29-Sep-10 £ 350.00 300 MANCHESTER NEW ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1JR East Middleton 24-Aug-11 £ 350.00 28 MAPLE CLOSE, MIDDLETON JUNCTION & MOORCLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2EZEast Middleton 25-Aug-10 £ 350.00 87 MILL FOLD ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DF East Middleton 09-Mar-12 £ 350.00 69 MILL FOLD ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DF East Middleton 21-Oct-10 £ 350.00 56 MONMOUTH STREET, MIDDLETON JUNCTION & MOORCLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER,East M24 Middleton 2ER 11-Oct-12 £ 350.00 MOSS LANE, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 14-Aug-12 £ 350.00 2 MOSS LANE, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 06-Jul-11 £ 350.00 6 MOSSWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1NS East Middleton 05-Nov-12 £ 350.00 9 MOSSWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1WP East Middleton 01-Nov-10 £ 350.00 5 MOSSWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1WP East Middleton 07-Jun-10 £ 350.00 51 MOSSWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1WS East Middleton 26-May-11 £ 350.00 51 MOSSWAY, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1WS East Middleton 19-Jul-10 £ 350.00 49 MOUNT ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DY East Middleton 09-May-11 £ 350.00 47 MOUNT ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DY East Middleton 05-May-11 £ 350.00 Page 35 Page 1 MOUNT ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DY East Middleton 04-May-11 £ 350.00 7 MOUNT ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DY East Middleton 03-Aug-10 £ 350.00 16 MOUNT ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DZ East Middleton 16-Mar-12 £ 350.00 14 MOUNT ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DZ East Middleton 16-Jun-11 £ 350.00 43 NAUNTON ROAD, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1FX East Middleton 18-Jan-11 £ 350.00 24 OAKDENE ROAD, MIDDLETON JUNCTION & MOORCLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24East 2FQ Middleton 07-Mar-12 £ 350.00 SEDGLEY STREET, MIDDLETON JUNCTION & MOORCLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 21-Jun-11 £ 350.00 65 UPLANDS, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1EA East Middleton 13-Oct-10 £ 350.00 21 UPLANDS, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1EA East Middleton 24-Aug-10 £ 350.00 8 UPLANDS, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1FA East Middleton 30-Apr-13 £ 350.00 17 WARWICK CLOSE, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1HY East Middleton 06-Jul-10 £ 350.00 WINCE CLOSE, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 13-Sep-11 £ 350.00 WINCE CLOSE, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 22-Jun-10 £ 350.00 10 WINCE CLOSE, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER East Middleton 14-Mar-12 £ 350.00 6 WORCESTER ROAD ALKRINGTON East Middleton 04-Jul-11 £ 350.00 Total £ 3,850.00 Address Ward Date Rec Ave price 7 COOPER FOLD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6JN hopwood hall 05-Jul-10 £ 350.00 16 HILLCREST MIDDLETON hopwood hall 01-May-12 £ 350.00 88 HOLLIN LANE, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5EF hopwood hall 11-Apr-11 £ 350.00 103 HOLLIN LANE, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5LA hopwood hall 20-May-13 £ 350.00 31 TORRE CLOSE, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6FW hopwood hall 23-May-11 £ 350.00 23 WHALLEY ROAD HOLLINS hopwood hall 25-Aug-10 £ 350.00 10 WHALLEY ROAD, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6EP hopwood hall 07-Jul-11 £ 350.00 32 WHALLEY ROAD, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6EP hopwood hall 16-Jun-11 £ 350.00 33 WHALLEY ROAD, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6FP hopwood hall 12-Oct-11 £ 350.00 17 WHALLEY ROAD, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6FP hopwood hall 27-Apr-11 £ 350.00 33 WHALLEY ROAD, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6FP hopwood hall 23-Sep-10 £ 350.00 Page 36 Page Total £ 14,350.00 Address Ward Date Rec Ave price 56 ACRESFIELD ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2NR North Middleton 01-May-12 £ 350.00 56 ACRESFIELD ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2NR North Middleton 24-Jun-10 £ 350.00 32 AYLESBURY GROVE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2TG North Middleton 06-Sep-11 £ 350.00 BOARSHAW CRESCENT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER North Middleton 06-Dec-12 £ 350.00 2 BOARSHAW CRESCENT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2PW North Middleton 20-Jun-11 £ 350.00 6 BOARSHAW CRESCENT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2PW North Middleton 05-Oct-10 £ 350.00 152 BOARSHAW ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2WH North Middleton 23-Aug-10 £ 350.00 215 BOARSHAW ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2WQ North Middleton 26-Jun-12 £ 350.00 32 BOARSHAW ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6AG North Middleton 17-Aug-11 £ 350.00 1 CANTERBURY CRESCENT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2TJ North Middleton 05-Oct-11 £ 350.00 DALE ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER North Middleton 23-Aug-11 £ 350.00 EDWARD STREET, MIDDLETON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER North Middleton 03-May-11 £ 350.00 10 EDWARD STREET, MIDDLETON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6BN North Middleton 02-Jun-11 £ 350.00 Page 37 Page 176 GLENWOOD DRIVE, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2TL North Middleton 12-Aug-11 £ 350.00 52 GLENWOOD DRIVE, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2TW North Middleton 28-Apr-11 £ 350.00 37 GREEN LANE, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2NF North Middleton 22-Sep-11 £ 350.00 85 GREEN LANE, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2NF North Middleton 02-Aug-11 £ 350.00 110 GREEN LANE, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2WF North Middleton 01-Jun-12 £ 350.00 33 GUILDFORD GROVE, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2WX North Middleton 06-May-11 £ 350.00 HEREFORD WAY, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER North Middleton 30-Jun-10 £ 350.00 49 HEREFORD WAY, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2NN North Middleton 18-Feb-11 £ 350.00 21 KINDER WAY, LANGLEY SOUTH EAST & TOWNCROFT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5DE North Middleton 17-Nov-10 £ 350.00 16 KINGSLEY ROAD, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2PE North Middleton 27-Sep-10 £ 350.00 42 LONG STREET, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6UQ North Middleton 14-Mar-12 £ 350.00 40 LONG STREET, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6UQ North Middleton 21-Jun-11 £ 350.00 MARKET PLACE, MIDDLETON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER North Middleton 16-May-12 £ 350.00 53 MELLALIEU STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5DN North Middleton 26-Jun-12 £ 350.00 MYRTLE ROAD, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER North Middleton 24-Jun-11 £ 350.00 83 MYRTLE ROAD, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2WD North Middleton 01-Aug-11 £ 350.00 9 NORMAN WEALL COURT FIELDING STREET, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER,North M24 Middleton 6BJ 28-Jun-12 £ 350.00 368 ROCHDALE ROAD, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2GJ North Middleton 03-Feb-12 £ 350.00 820 ROCHDALE ROAD, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2RB North Middleton 28-Feb-12 £ 350.00 732 ROCHDALE ROAD, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2RF North Middleton 31-Jan-12 £ 350.00 SCOWCROFT FARM OLDHAM ROAD, MIDDLETON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2DE North Middleton 12-Oct-10 £ 350.00 SPRING VALE, MIDDLETON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER North Middleton 13-Nov-12 £ 350.00 ST LEONARDS C OF E CHURCH ST LEONARDS SQUARE, MIDDLETON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER,North Middleton M24 6DJ 17-May-12 £ 350.00 10 ST LEONARDS SQUARE, MIDDLETON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6DJ North Middleton 04-Jul-11 £ 350.00 3a ST STEPHENS GARDENS, MIDDLETON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6DS North Middleton 14-Jun-12 £ 350.00 62 SUMMERFIELD DRIVE, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2WW North Middleton 25-Aug-10 £ 350.00 110 TENNYSON ROAD, SLATTOCKS & BOARSHAW, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2NP North Middleton 08-Apr-11 £ 350.00 123 TINTERN ROAD, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6JQ North Middleton 12-Oct-10 £ 350.00 Page 38 Page Total £ 15,050.00 Address Ward Date Rec Ave price 9 ALKRINGTON GREEN, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1ED South Middleton 13-Mar-12 £ 350.00 ALKRINGTON HALL ROAD NORTH, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER South Middleton 23-Jul-11 £ 350.00 3 ARMITAGE CLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PA South Middleton 15-Nov-10 £ 350.00 13 ARMITAGE CLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PA South Middleton 15-Oct-10 £ 350.00 10 ASPELL CLOSE, MIDDLETON, LANCASHIRE, M24 4AR South Middleton 09-Jun-11 £ 350.00 6 BOARDMAN FOLD CLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1PX South Middleton 01-Oct-11 £ 350.00 11 BROAD STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PQ South Middleton 06-May-11 £ 350.00 1 CHAPEL WALK, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4QB South Middleton 27-Jul-10 £ 350.00 47 CONWAY CLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1FN South Middleton 16-Jul-10 £ 350.00 60 CROFT GATES ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PF South Middleton 09-Jul-10 £ 350.00 13a CROFT GATES ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PH South Middleton 14-Oct-10 £ 350.00 53 CROFT GATES ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PH South Middleton 13-Sep-10 £ 350.00 90 CROW HILL SOUTH, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1JU South Middleton 30-Aug-11 £ 350.00 Page 39 Page 1 DINGLE ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1WF South Middleton 26-Jul-12 £ 350.00 119 DURNFORD STREET, LANGLEY SOUTH EAST & TOWNCROFT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5TSSouth Middleton 27-Jul-12 £ 350.00 115 EVESHAM ROAD, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1QL South Middleton 08-Aug-12 £ 350.00 71 EVESHAM ROAD, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1QL South Middleton 06-Sep-10 £ 350.00 20 FRAMPTON CLOSE, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1FF South Middleton 09-Mar-11 £ 350.00 54 HARDFIELD ROAD, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1JB South Middleton 03-Jan-13 £ 350.00 120 HARDFIELD ROAD, ALKRINGTON EAST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1JH South Middleton 23-Jun-11 £ 350.00 4 HAROLD STREET, LANGLEY SOUTH & ARCHER PARK, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4AF South Middleton 27-Sep-10 £ 350.00 198 HEYWOOD OLD ROAD, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4GR South Middleton 04-Jan-12 £ 350.00 155 HEYWOOD OLD ROAD, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4GR South Middleton 12-Feb-11 £ 350.00 1 KENDAL WALK, LANGLEY SOUTH & ARCHER PARK, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4RZ South Middleton 23-Jul-12 £ 350.00 12 LITTLEHILLS CLOSE, LANGLEY SOUTH & ARCHER PARK, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4AG South Middleton 10-Aug-12 £ 350.00 564 MANCHESTER OLD ROAD, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PJ South Middleton 10-Jul-12 £ 350.00 578 MANCHESTER OLD ROAD, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PJ South Middleton 09-Aug-11 £ 350.00 546 MANCHESTER ROAD, CASTLETON NORTH, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL11 3AE South Middleton 19-Jul-11 £ 350.00 39a MOUNT PLEASANT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PG South Middleton 12-Jun-13 £ 350.00 3a MOUNT PLEASANT, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PR South Middleton 23-Aug-10 £ 350.00 4 NEWTON ROAD, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4RS South Middleton 30-Nov-11 £ 350.00 2 NEWTON ROAD, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4RS South Middleton 04-Apr-12 £ 350.00 1 SCOUT GREEN, MIDDLETON, M24 6LA South Middleton 29-Jun-12 £ 350.00 9 SEFTON CLOSE, LANGLEY SOUTH & ARCHER PARK, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4BA South Middleton 30-Aug-11 £ 350.00 24 SELBY ROAD, HOLLINS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6ES South Middleton 21-Sep-10 £ 350.00 SUNNY BROW ROAD, LANGLEY SOUTH & ARCHER PARK, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER South Middleton 19-Jul-12 £ 350.00 41 THIRLMERE DRIVE, LANGLEY SOUTH EAST & TOWNCROFT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5WTSouth Middleton 06-Nov-12 £ 350.00 ULLSWATER DRIVE, LANGLEY SOUTH EAST & TOWNCROFT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER South Middleton 05-Oct-11 £ 350.00 UNIT G52 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE, MIDDLETON, MIDDELTON, M24 4EL South Middleton 24-Aug-12 £ 350.00 11 WELLS CLOSE, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PX South Middleton 26-Mar-12 £ 350.00 198 WEST CRESCENT, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER South Middleton 08-Jan-12 £ 350.00 49 WEST GREEN, RHODES, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4GE South Middleton 06-Aug-10 £ 350.00 20 WOODFIELD ROAD, ALKRINGTON WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1NF South Middleton 20-Feb-12 £ 350.00 Page 40 Page Total £ 8,050.00 Address Ward Date Rec Ave price 30 BARLEYFIELD WALK, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5SG West Middleton 27-Oct-10 £ 350.00 30 BARLEYFIELD WALK, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5SG West Middleton 13-Oct-10 £ 350.00 71 BONSCALE CRESCENT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5LX West Middleton 04-Jan-12 £ 350.00 91 BONSCALE CRESCENT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5LX West Middleton 19-Jul-11 £ 350.00 143 BOWNESS ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4EN West Middleton 04-Oct-11 £ 350.00 130 BOWNESS ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4NU West Middleton 08-Sep-11 £ 350.00 19 CARTMEL WALK, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5RG West Middleton 16-Feb-11 £ 350.00 1 HIGHER WOOD STREET, LANGLEY SOUTH EAST & TOWNCROFT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5SDWest Middleton 10-Nov-11 £ 350.00 86 HIGHER WOOD STREET, LANGLEY SOUTH EAST & TOWNCROFT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5SNWest Middleton 05-Jul-11 £ 350.00 30 LANGDALE DRIVE, LANGLEY SOUTH EAST & TOWNCROFT, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5NJ West Middleton 12-Jul-11 £ 350.00 32 TRAYNOR CLOSE, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, M24 5DU West Middleton 10-Sep-12 £ 350.00 TUDOR GROVE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER West Middleton 18-Apr-11 £ 350.00 51 WINDERMERE ROAD West Middleton 03-Aug-10 £ 350.00 Page 41 Page 354 WINDERMERE ROAD, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4LB West Middleton 02-Nov-11 £ 350.00 337 WINDERMERE ROAD, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4LZ West Middleton 11-May-11 £ 350.00 65 WINDERMERE ROAD, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5NS West Middleton 30-Jun-11 £ 350.00 83 WINDERMERE ROAD, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5NS West Middleton 31-May-11 £ 350.00 242 WINDERMERE ROAD, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5PU West Middleton 29-Sep-10 £ 350.00 156 WINDERMERE ROAD, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5WG West Middleton 13-Oct-10 £ 350.00 140 WINDERMERE ROAD, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5WG West Middleton 29-Sep-10 £ 350.00 66 WINDERMERE ROAD, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5WR West Middleton 07-Oct-10 £ 350.00 81 WOOD STREET, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4BJ West Middleton 13-Jul-11 £ 350.00 47 WOOD STREET, LANGLEY NORTH AND WEST, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4BN West Middleton 18-Jul-11 £ 350.00 Agenda Item 11

Subject: Report detailing the r evised Status: For Publication policy/criteria for the provision of Disabled Person Parking Bays Report to: Heywood Township Date: 6th Jan 2014 Pennines Township 7th Jan 2014 Rochdale Township 8th Jan 2014 Middleton Township 9th Jan 2014 Cabinet 3rd Feb 2014

Report of: Economy & Environment Author Email: Director - (Mark Widdup) [email protected] Author: Emma Hartley Tel: 01706 924467 Portfolio Holder: Councillor Jackie Beswick Comments from Section 151 Officer Statutory Officers: Monitoring Officer

Key Decision: No

1. PURPOSE OF REPORT

1.1 The purpose of this report is to inform Members of the proposed criteria and policy for executing any future Disabled Person Parking Bays covered by a Traffic Regulation Order.

1.2 To allow officers to process requests for Disabled Person Parking Bays in a responsible , consistent and fair manner.

2. RECOMMENDATION

2.1 Township is recommended to comment on the proposed criteria and policy for executing future Disabled Person Parking Bays.

2.2 Cabinet is recommended to approve the policy in full, taking into consideration comments from Townships.

3. MAIN TEXT INCLUDING ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED/ CONSULTATION CARRIED OUT / PROPOSALS

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Background

3.1 In 2000 Rochdale MBC began providing Advisory Disabled Bays in residential areas. This type of bay is not supported by a Traffic Regulation Order and is not enforceable by way of a Penalty Charge Notice. The current markings used for Advisory Disabled Bays do not comply with current legislation.

3.2 The Advisory Disabled Bay approach was adopted by the council with a view to reduce costs and staff resources spent investigating and executing disabled bay requests. Each application had to be assessed via a questionnaire completed by the applicant and an assessment of each site had to be carried out. In the first three years that advisory disabled bays were implemented, over 250 applications were received with just over 70 being provided on street.

3.3 Experience has revealed that Advisory Disabled Bays are being used by non- disabled motorists or by those not displaying a valid Disabled Blue Badge. As the bays are only advisory and are not supported by a Traffic Regulation Order, under the Traffic Management Act, enforcement action cannot be taken. The misuse of Disabled Parking Bays has caused serious neighbourly disputes and in some cases resulted in the police becoming involved which is not an efficient use of Emergency Service resources.

3.4 Funding for Advisory Disabled Bays was provided annually via the Design Initiative budget. The annual budget covered staff time to assess the application, site and where appropriate the implementation of the bay. Since the process of funding was revised and conveyed to the Townships, no annual budget has been/ is being provided.

3.5 In 2004 the enforcement of parking restrictions was decriminalised and passed from the police to Rochdale MBC. Within this time the process of implementing Disabled Parking Bays has remained the same and enforcement is still not possible.

3.6 The eligibility of a Disabled Parking Bay was historically based on the applicant being the holder of a Disabled Blue Badge. The issuing of a Disabled Blue Badge is based upon a wide variety of medical conditions and issued only for up to a maximum period of 3 years. It is those which have an ongoing critical or substantial disability that should be given the highest priority.

3.7 The process to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to enable a Disabled Parking Bay to be enforced by Rochdale MBC costs approximately £4000 per bay. This cost covers the legal process i.e. drafting of the Traffic Regulation Order, producing plans, advertising in the press and on street and also covers the cost of all associated lines and signs. In addition to costs, the process is a lengthy one which as a minimum takes six months to complete. This again highlights why there is a need to prioritise applications and only provide Disabled Parking Bays where it is critically or substantially needed. The costs are equally high to remove a Disabled Parking Bay when it is no longer required.

Detailed proposals

3.8 It is proposed that the process of approving a Disabled Parking Bay request will be as per the criteria shown in Appendix A. The contents of Appendix A will be turned

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into a Policy Document once approved and this report will be hosted on the Council website.

3.9 It is proposed that all future Disabled Parking Bays will be supported by a Traffic Regulation Order in order that they can be enforced in line with the Traffic Management Act 2004.

3.10 It is proposed that funds will be provided by the Townships for all future Disabled Parking Bays implemented and supported by a Traffic Regulation Order.

3.11 The provision of disabled parking facilities can be an emotive subject, especially when efforts are made to identify a priority list measured on need. Employees within the Highways Service are not suitably qualified to carry out an assessment of this need and moving forward assistance from Social Care Services will be paramount.

3.12 From October 2011 to present, RMBC received 33 requests for Disabled Persons Parking Bays. 82% were declined, primarily, as the location did not meet the existing criteria. (See Appendix A - “Location Criteria”) or the area was deemed to have sufficient parking available. 9% have been approved and a further 9% are pending. A breakdown of the above is available upon request.

4.0 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

4.1 An alternative would be to not provide Disabled Parking Bays in residential areas and only make provision for disabled parking facilities in Town Centres and other Public areas. The provision of disabled parking facilities are considered necessary to a critically or substantially disabled resident and Disabled Parking Bays should be provided.

4.2 Another alternative would be to charge the applicant a fee for the implementation of any requested Disabled Parking Bay. The implementation of a Disabled Parking Bay that is supported by a Traffic Regulation Order cost approximately £4000.00 and it is proposed that townships meet the costs.

5.0 CONSULTATION PROPOSED/UNDERTAKEN

5.1 The Highways Service has consulted with the Head of Integrated Services and the Care and Support Manager for Adult Care. It is agreed that they will fully assist in the identification of those applicants which are critically or substantially disabled and should be given the highest priority.

5.2 The Township Committee is being asked for comments on the above proposals in order for Cabinet to approve the new policy contained in this report.

6.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The process to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order to enable a bay to be enforced by Rochdale MBC approximately costs £4000 per bay. The cost of a Traffic Regulation Order is £3500 to cover the legal process i.e. drafting of the Traffic Regulation Order, producing plans, advertising in the press and on street and £500 to cover the associated lines and signs. These are standard costs and it would be difficult to break costs down further as each location will have its own particularities.

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6.2 Highways no longer have a budget allocation for this type of works and funds would be required from the townships.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The Council has a statutory duty to ensure that its Highways operate safely for the safe passage of all traffic including pedestrians.

8.0 PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS

8.1 There are no personnel implications to consider arising from this report.

9.0 CORPORATE AND TOWNSHIP PRIORITIES

9.1 Vision and Blueprint for Rochdale Council for 2014-15 refers - “Building independence and social inclusion, as well as empowering individuals to take control and manage their own support needs”.

10.0 RISK ASSESSMENT IMPLICATIONS

10.1 There are no specific risk issues for members to consider arising from this report.

11.0 EQUALITIES IMPACTS

11.1 Workforce Equality Impact Assessments

There are no workforce equality issues arising from this report.

11.2 Equality/Community Impact Assessments

An Equality Impact Assessment has been completed for this report and is available on request.

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Appendix A

Applicant criteria

The applicant:

• Must fully complete a Disabled Person Parking Bay application form and return to Rochdale MBC within 28 days of receipt of the application - Appendix B • Must hold a recognised valid Disabled Blue Badge - clear colour photocopy of both sides of the badge to be enclosed with the application form. • If under 65 must be in receipt of entitlement to the higher rate Disability Living Allowance (Mobility Component) / Personal Independence Payment (from 08/04/2013) - photocopy to be enclosed with application form. • If over 65 must be in receipt of entitlement to the higher rate Attendance Allowance - photocopy to be enclosed with application form. • Must be a resident adjacent to the proposed location of the disabled bay. • Must be in receipt of ‘critical’ or ‘substantial’ care as assessed by Social Care Services. • The applicant or a resident at the property must own and drive a vehicle that is kept at that address and provides regular transport for the applicant - copy of the vehicle registration document and insurance document to be enclosed with the application form. • Must not have access to Off-Street parking or be able to provide an off-street parking space by clearing an existing drive/hard standing or by bringing back into use an existing garage. If there is a driveway, garage or other off street area where the vehicle can be parked within a reasonable distance i.e. 50m, the application will not be considered.

Location criteria (even if parking presently occurs in these areas)

The location:

• Must not be on a strategic highway unless existing marked out parking bays exist • Must not be on roads less than 6m in width • Must not be in a location that contravenes any part of the Highway Code • Must not be within 20m of a road hump or any other traffic calming feature • Must not be on a bus route unless existing marked out parking bay exists • Must not be within 50m of an existing bay (within 100m on a classified road) • All alternatives must have been explored e.g. construction of driveway where space allows • Must not be on a cobbled road, set paved road or conservation area • There must be existing parking problems on the road which prevent the disabled person parking in a location convenient to their property

Bay criteria

The Bay:

• Shall meet the requirements of ‘The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002’. • Is not guaranteed to be located directly outside the applicant’s property. The exact location will be determined on site and will be examined within highway engineering criteria and the local conditions. • Is not person specific and can be used by any disabled blue badge holder where a valid disabled blue badge is clearly displayed. • Shall remain the property of Rochdale MBC.

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Personal Details

Applicants’ name:

Full Address:

Telephone No:

Blue Badge No: Expiry Date:

Vehicle Registration:

Declaration by Applicant Please tick the following boxes to confirm you agree with the declarations below.

1a. I confirm that I am the driver of the vehicle for which the parking bay has been requested and that the vehicle is registered at the above address. Or 1b. I confirm that the driver of the vehicle is resident at the above address, the vehicle is registered and kept at the same address and provides regular transport for the applicant

2. I am in receipt of entitlement to the higher rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance/ Personal Independence Payment (from 08/04/2013) or if over 65 the higher rate of Attendance Allowance

3. I have no alternative off-street parking facility, such as a garage, driveway or area of hard standing.

4. Must be in receipt of ‘critical’ or ‘substantial’ care as assessed by Social Care Services.

5. I understand that the bay requested shall meet the requirements of ‘The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002’.

6. I understand the Disabled Persons Parking Bay is not specific and can be used by any vehicle which clearly displays a valid disabled blue badge.

7. I agree to notify Rochdale Borough Council immediately if any of the above details change and accept that the bay will be removed if I no longer meet the required criteria.

Continued overleaf Page1 47 Disabled Persons Parking Bay Application Form (continued)

The following documents must be enclosed with the application to proceed:

 A clear, colour copy of both sides of your current Disabled Blue Badge showing the serial number, expiry date and photograph

 A copy of your / member of household drivers licence , vehicle registration document and valid insurance document.

 If under 65 - Proof of Award of the higher rate Disability Living Allowance (Mobility Component) / Personal Independence Payment (from 08/04/2013)

 If over 65 - Proof of Award of the higher rate Attendance Allowance

If you have any concerns or require further information regarding this application please contact Network Management: 01706 924571 before returning the signed application form.

Signed:

Date:

Please return this form with the required photocopied documents to the address below within 28 days, after this time it will be assumed you no longer wish to progress with the application.

Rochdale MBC, Highways and Property Service, Network Management, Floor 4, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU

OFFICE USE ONLY

Traffic ref:

Date received:

Application check:

Documents received:

Approved / Not approved by Social Care Services:

Comments:

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Subject: REVENUE BUDGET 2014/15 – Status: For Decision 2016/17 – UPDATE

Report to: Cabinet Date: 16th December 2013 Overview and Scrutiny Committee Date: 19th December 2013 All Townships Date: W/C 6th January 2014

Report of: Pauline Kane Director Finance Report Author: Vicky Crossland Email: [email protected] Tel: (01706) 925409 Cabinet Member: Councillor Farooq Ahmed, Portfolio Holder for Finance

Comments from Section 151 Officer Statutory Officers: Monitoring Officer

Key Decision: No

Forward Plan General Exception Special Urgency

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT 1.1 To update Cabinet on the 2014/15 to 2016/17 Revenue Budgets and the 2013/14 financial position

2 RECOMMENDATIONS

2.1 It is recommended that: 2.1.1 Cabinet notes the latest forecast financial position for 2013/14. 2.1.2 Cabinet notes the Revenue Budget Position for 2014/15 to 2016/17. 2.1.3 Cabinet notes the potential risks around the budget and the proposed date of the financial settlement. 2.1.4 Cabinet approves the changes to the Budget Assumptions detailed at Appendix B 2.1.5 Cabinet notes the Schools Funding Arrangement. 2.1.6 Cabinet determines whether or not to accept the Council Tax Freeze Grant in 2014/15 only or to accept the Council Tax Freeze Grant in 2015/16 in principle. 2.1.7 Cabinet notes the main findings from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. 2.1.8 Cabinet approves the recommendations in relation to the proposed revenue budgets for 2014/15 and the proposals to bridge the gap in 2014/15.

Page 49 2.2 Reasons for recommendation: 2.2.1 To update members on the development of revenue budgets for 2014/15 to 2016/17.

3 MAIN TEXT INCLUDING ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED/ CONSULTATION CARRIED OUT

3.1 Alternatives and Risks considered: 3.1.1 The Council is legally obliged to set a balanced revenue budget. The budget setting process is complex and must be undertaken in a planned way. Whilst budgets are prepared in accordance with the approved guidelines a number of alternative options relating to savings proposals and budget pressures are considered as part of the overall budget setting process. 3.1.2 The budget forecast has been based on known and anticipated levels of spending and resources. Significant budget risks are identified within the report.

3.2 Consultation Undertaken/Proposed: 3.2.1 Stakeholders are consulted at appropriate stages throughout the budget process. Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Joint Consultative Committee are consulted on proposals relating to the discretionary fees & charges and the Budget Report to be approved by Cabinet. Township Committees are also consulted on the Budget report approved by Cabinet and have been consulted in November on the discretionary fees and charges.

3.3 Introduction 3.3.1 This report provides an update on the financial position of the Council for 2014/15 to 2016/17 revenue budget for consultation.

3.3.2 The information in this report is based on the best available information at the time of writing. There are a number of areas where the Council has not received information from Central Government concerning the Funding for the Council from 2014/15 onwards. Central Government consulted on the funding for Local Authorities during the summer of 2013. The consultation included the level of Revenue Support Grant available to Local Authorities after the top slicing of the grant for new priorities which included the Collaboration and Efficiency Fund, Fire Transformation Fund, Social Care and independent living. Provisional figures should be released by Central Government on 18th December.

3.3.3 Revenue Budget 2014/15 to 2016/17

3.3.4 The Council sets a three year budget in February / March each year. The budget being compiled covers the years 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17. The 2014/15 budget requirement for the Council is £203.334m, this is before the incorporation of proposals to bridge the funding gap. This requirement is made up of expenditure on individual services provided by the Council and takes into consideration the inflationary increases agreed at Cabinet in October. The assumptions currently used in the budget figures are detailed at Appendix B for information. The assumptions include changes to Council Tax, General Grants and the AGMA Levies. Cabinet are requested to approve the changes in the budget assumptions.

Page 50 3.3.5 Revenue Support Grant The assumptions presented to Cabinet in October assumed a reduction in RSG of 10% for 2014/15 following the Publication of the consultation on CSR 2013 and the consultation of the Government Finance Settlement on the 25th July 2013 which identified a significant worsening of this position with the most significant reduction being in 2015/16. It should be noted that the information provided in July was in a consultation document and until the Provisional Finance Settlement Figures are released on the 18th December the actual reduction will not be known with certainty.

3.3.6 Table One: Resources 2014/15 to 2016/17

2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Corporate Income £'m £'m £'m £'m NNDR -28.971 -29.86 -29.86 -29.86

General Government Grants Revenue Support Grant -80.571 -65.774 -46.884 -38.374 NNDR Top-up Grant -24.631 -25.489 -27.042 -27.042 Total Funding Assessment -134.173 -121.123 -103.786 -95.276 Actual Reduction in Resources 13.05 17.337 8.51

Percentage Reduction in Resources -9.73% -14.31% -8.20%

3.3.7 In 2014/15 the reduction in RSG increased by a further 1% equating to a 10% £13m reduction in the Funding Assessment. The funding assessment is the resources Central Government consider when allocating the level of cuts to Local Authorities. The reduction by Central Government is mainly due to the cut in departmental expenditure budgets and the impact for this on Local Government. The reduction in 2015/16 is however more significant with a 14.3% reduction equating to £17m.

3.3.8 Table two provides a summary of the budget requirement for the Council and the funding available from the information known at this time and before the proposed changes to reduce the funding gap in 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 have been incorporated into the figures.

3.3.9 Table Two: 2014/15 to 2016/17 Budget Requirement before Options to meet the Funding Gap

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Requirement prior to mitigating actions Estimate Estimate Estimate £'000 £'000 £'000 Budget Requirement 511,060 534,610 543,401 Specific Grants -295,892 -295,892 -295,892 Fees and Charges -11,834 -11,999 -12,167

Revised Budget 203,334 226,719 235,342

RESOURCES Formula Grant -65,774 -46,885 -38,374 General Grants -7,161 -7,344 -7,963 Top-Up Grant -25,489 -27,042 -27,042 Business Rates Retained -29,860 -29,860 -29,860 Council Tax -66,841 -68,178 -69,542

TOTAL RESOURCES -195,125 -179,309 -172,781 UNFUNDED REQUIREMENTS 8,209 47,410 62,561

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3.3.10 The Budget approved by Budget Fixing Council in February 2013 estimated a budget gap of £31.3m for the two years 2014/15 and 2015/16. A number of changes were agreed at October Cabinet with estimates for a forecast position for 2016/17 being included. These approvals provided a Funding Gap of £62.56m over the three years to 2016/17.

3.3.11 During October and November Members and Officers have looked at options to reduce the Funding Gap for 2014/15. This has enabled the assumptions made in compiling the estimates to be reviewed with provisional budgets for the three years suggesting a budget gap to £55.05m over the three years. Table three below provides a high level analysis of the actions taken to reduce the Funding Gap in 2014/15.

3.3.12 Table Three: 2014/15 to 2016/17 Revised Funding Gap

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Total Budget Gap before Options to Mitigate £'m £'m £'m £'m Original Gap - Budget Fixing Council 2013 6.10 25.17 3.03 34.30

Changes agreed at October Cabinet 2013 Council Tax Increase reduced to 2% 1.00 1.00 -1.39 0.61 Impact of the Funding Settlement 1.00 13.03 8.52 22.55 Inflation 0.10 5.00 5.10 Funding Gap Noted at Cabinet in October 2013 8.20 39.20 15.16 62.56

Further Proposed Changes a) Increase in Expenditure Requirements 0.07 2.25 1.00 3.32 b) Funding Changes -0.03 -0.62 0.13 -0.52 c) Reduction in Expenditure Requirements -5.32 -0.07 -2.00 -7.39 One Off Resources -2.92 0.00 0.00 -2.92 Revised Funding Gap 0.00 40.76 14.29 55.05

3.3.13 A) Increased Expenditure Requirement 3.3.13.1 The budget requirement for the Council has increased due to a number of factors which includes changes to Central Government Legislation and assumptions around demographics. The main increases on the budget requirement are as follows:

3.3.13.2 Adult Care Demographics – During 2013/14 the Adult Care Service has profiled the demographics and pressures forecast to be experienced over the coming years. The service has identified £1m of growth budget which is not required until 2015/16 therefore the budget has been reduced in 2014/15 to reflect this reduced requirement. The budget report presented to Cabinet in October did not have any growth increase built into the base for the Adult Care Service therefore the budget requirement has been increased to reflect £1m of growth in both years.

3.3.13.3 The consultation documents provided during the Summer 2013 detailed a potential requirement to pay 35.09%of the New Homes Bonus over to the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The forecast cost to the Council is £1.139m. This funding would be used by the LEP to allocate funding to Local Authorities from the Local Growth Fund.

3.3.13.4 An element of the New Homes Bonus has been agreed by Cabinet to fund bringing empty properties back into use. The revenue implications of this proposal is £75k in 2014/15 increasing to £185k which includes the repayment of interest and the

Page 52 borrowing costs. This initiative will potentially increase income for the Council through Council Tax and the New Homes Bonus.

3.3.14 B) Funding Changes

3.3.14.1 The following are being reviewed to bridge the funding gap for 2014/15.

3.3.14.2 Council Tax Freeze Grant - The Council within the assumptions approved by Cabinet in October 2013 assumed a Council Tax increase of 2%. The Chancellor of the Exchequer during the Summer announced support for Local Authorities in England should they wish to freeze or reduce their Council Tax in 2014/15. The grant to be awarded is based on a 1% increase in Council Tax and would be paid in 2014/15 and 2015/16. Cabinet have agreed to accept the freeze grant in 2014/15 only. There would be a budget pressure of £0.530m in 2014/15 and 2015/16. This pressure would increase by £0.805k in 2016/17 when the Council Tax Freeze Grant would cease to be paid.

3.3.14.3 The forecast impact if Cabinet were to accept in principle the Council Tax Freeze Grant in 2015/16 would be to add a further pressure of £0.556m in 2015/16 increasing by £0.805k in 2016/17.

3.3.14.4 Cabinet are asked to determine whether or not they wish to accept the freeze grant for 2014/15 only or whether they wish to accept the Council Tax Freeze Grant in principle for 2015/16 adding a further pressure of £0.556m in 2015/16. This additional pressure has not been included in the Funding Gap forecast above for 2015/16.

3.3.14.5 The Council taxbase of the Council is reviewed as part of the budget setting process. The Council Tax Base is approved by Audit and Safeguarding Committee in January each year. The forecast of the Council Tax base is a slight increase of 339 band D equivalent properties, this equates to £0.45m increased income for the Council.

3.3.14.6 The allocation of the New Homes Bonus Grant before the payment to the Local Enterprise Partnership as detailed above has been undertaken. The review has taken into consideration the number of empty properties the Council has and a forecast of the New Homes Grant to be received in future years. The review has forecast an increase of £0.45m in 2014/15, £0.62m in 2015/16 and £0.62m in 2016/17.

3.3.15 C) Reduction in Expenditure Requirements

3.3.15.1 AGMA Levies - Waste Disposal Levy - Negotiations are ongoing with the Waste Disposal Authority on the level of increases to the levy. The Waste Disposal Authorities current assumption is a 2.2% increase on the levy for 2014/15. The budget previously assumed a 5.2% increase. Therefore this reduction in levy will provide a saving to the Council in 2014/15 of £0.44m. Any reduction in the WDA level is based on two factors firstly the position across all the AGMA Authorities and secondly the performance of individual authorities recycling rates.

3.3.15.2 AGMA Levies - Passenger Transport Levy. The Passenger Transport Authorities current assumption is a 1% increase. This was previously assumed to be 2%. If the levy increase was reduced to a freeze in the levy this would save the Council £0.16m

3.3.15.3 The final decision regarding the AGMA levies will be made in January and a report to Cabinet in February will reflect the final position.

Page 53 3.3.15.4 Budget Pressures The reduction in the budget pressures allocation has been updated following discussion with Services. The ongoing requirement to be allocated to Services has been reduced by £2.5m in 2014/15 and future years mainly due to the funding of Children’s Services short term pressures from one off resources.

3.3.15.5 The level of Budget Pressures for unforeseen circumstances has been reduced across all three years ie 2014/15 to 2016/17. The reduction reflects the work Finance Services and other Council Services have been doing to forecast demand and identify risks to the budget. The level of budget pressures has been reduced by £1.2m in 2014/15, and £1m in both 2015/16 and 2016/17. The level of Budget Pressures for unforeseen circumstances is £1.8m for 2014/15, and £2m for 2015/16 and 2016/17.

3.3.15.6 Capital Programme - The Capital Programme for the Council is currently being compiled through consultation with the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Townships. The Capital Receipts generated and the reduction in the funding of the capital schemes in 2013/14 has enabled the repayment of borrowing on short life assets. This has enabled a revenue saving of £1.7m to be achieved.

3.3.15.7 Treasury Management - The Treasury Management Team manages the cashflows, borrowing and investments for the Council. Due to the good management of the Treasury Management Function it is possible to reduce the current assumed budget by £0.2m.

3.3.15.8 Inflation Assumptions - The level of inflation assumed in the budget for 2015/16 and 2016/17 has been revised downwards by £2m in 2015/16 and £1m in 2016/17.

3.3.15.9 Specific Grants - Central Government on occasions announces grant allocations after the budget has been set. There is additional funding to the Council of £0.42m from Discretionary Relief and Extended Rights for Travel. These have now been assumed in the 2014/15 budget and contribute to closing the Funding gap.

3.3.15.10 Public Health – Public Health and Social Care £1.73m of investment of funds against activities which had previously been assumed to be funded from the Council’s General Fund Budget. A robust process has been undertaken to ensure the grant conditions have been met.

3.3.15.11 Other – There are two small savings to be made within the Corporate Budgets £0.1m

3.3.16 One Off Resources 3.3.16.1 When setting the revenue budget there are occasions when one off resources are required to balance the budget. Table Four details the one off resources required in 2014/15 to 2016/17.

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3.3.16.2 Table four One off Resources

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Total One Off Requirements / Funding £'m £'m £'m £'m

Impact of savings on ER/VR one off Pressure 2,308 2,308

One Off Budget Pressures for CSC 3,110 1,659 331 5,100

One off resources to balance ongoing impact of 2014/15 2,924 2,924 Total One Off Requirements / Funding 8,342 1,659 331 10,332

3.3.16.3 The one off resources to balance the budget in 2014/15 to 2016/17 includes a provision for early retirement and redundancy costs of staff leaving the Council to support the saving programme needed in 2015/16. The provision made at this stage is £2.3m. The Children’s service has identified cost pressures in 2014/15 to 2016/17 that are short term and therefore it is appropriate to utilise one off resources to fund these pressures. To balance the budget in 2014/15 one off resources of £2.924m are being utilised however this is a short term measure and ongoing resources need to be identified for 2015/16.

3.3.17 An analysis of the budget requirement of each service is detailed at appendix A. Table five provides a summary of the budget requirement for the Council and the funding available after the options for closing the Funding Gap have been incorporated. The analysis is produced from the information known at this time.

3.3.18 Table five: 2014/15 to 2016/17 Budget Requirement

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Requirement post mitigating actions Estimate Estimate Estimate £'000 £'000 £'000 Budget Requirement 503,656 528,761 535,617 Specific Grants -295,892 -295,892 -295,892 Fees and Charges -11,834 -11,999 -12,167

Revised Budget 195,930 220,870 227,558

RESOURCES Formula Grant -65,774 -46,885 -38,374 General Grants -7,161 -7,344 -7,693 Top-Up Grant -25,489 -27,042 -27,042 Business Rates Retained -29,860 -29,860 -29,860 Council Tax Freeze Grant -805 -805 Council Tax -66,841 -68,178 -69,542

TOTAL RESOURCES -195,930 -180,114 -172,511 UNFUNDED REQUIREMENTS 0 40,756 55,047

3.3.19 The Chancellor of the Exchequer will be announcing his Autumn Statement on the 5th December. An update on the main findings from the Autumn Statement will be provided at the meeting of Cabinet.

Page 55 3.4 Funding Strategy

3.4.1 The proposed funding strategy aims to provide the Council with time to implement the levels of savings required to balance the budget over two years for 2015/16 and 2016/17 at £55.2m . The options considered from “Business as Usual” activities and the use of £2.92m one off resources has enabled the budget to be balanced in 2014/15

3.4.2 The information contained in this report is before the announcement of the Chancellors Autumn Statement on 5th December and the Provisional Finance Settlement for 2014/15 on 18th December 2013 therefore the Funding Gap and the assumptions contained in the budget may change as further information is released.

3.5 What may still change

3.5.1 There are a number of reasons why the Budget Gap for the Council may change which includes:  Changes to the assumptions regarding the budget by Members  Announcements from Central Government in relation to the funding the Council receives  Changes in legislation / Statue

These are set out in the paragraphs below:

3.5.2 Changes to the assumptions regarding the budget by Members - The Council each year sets a three year revenue budget which includes two provisional years ie 2015/16 and 2016/17. The estimate for 2016/17 is based on the financial information available at the time of writing this report. The difference between the expenditure requirements to the deliver services and the estimated income shows a funding shortfall of £14.4m.

3.5.3 Announcements from Central Government in relation to the Autumn Statement – The Autumn Statement was released on the 5th December and there maybe implications for the Council in the Chancellors speech. Appendix 4 details a summary of the Autumn Statement and the potential implications for the Council.

3.5.4 Announcements from Central Government in relation to the funding the Council receives - Until the provisional settlement is published the Council does not have certainty around the level of funding the Council will receive in 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17. The level of funding maybe more or less than estimated.

3.6 The Potential Funding Gap

3.6.1 The information available to date has been reviewed to establish the potential impact on the Current Budget Gap for the Council. These estimates have been based on the information available at the time of writing. The Provisional settlement when released on 18th December will provide the Council with more certainty regarding the level of resources we will receive in 2014/15.

3.6.2 The Council has a challenging time ahead with the continuation of a reduction in the financial resources the Council has available to deliver services. In 2015/16 the Council needs to identify a further £40.76m of saving proposals to achieve a balanced budget. This position could worsen following the Finance Settlement to be announced in December.

Page 56 3.7 Budget Risks

3.7.1 There are a number of financial risks to the Council in setting the budget for 2014/15 and future years. The main risk is around the level of funding the Council receives / generates to provide services to the public. This is due to the way Local Authorities are to be funded in the future which is changing as Central Government are providing Council’s with more freedoms and flexibilities and the potential risks associated with those freedoms. Budget risks are considered by the Chief Finance Officer in the Local Government Act Report presented to Cabinet in February 2014 . 3.7.2 Single Tier State Pension. A new flat rate state pension will be introduced in April 2017 where employees would not be able to contract out of paying National Insurance contributions and those who had previously contracted out would not be able to in the future. The purpose of the single tier state pension is to simplify the pension system, standardise both state pension provision and National Insurance Contributions across the workforce and to clearly define the role of the state and occupational pensions. There will be an increased cost to the council in 2017 / 2018 of £2.4m

3.7.3 Auto Enrolment. New Pension Regulations will apply to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the Teachers Pensions Scheme (TPS) and the National Health Service (NHS) Pension Scheme following the transfer of Public Health staff on 1 April 2013. Cabinet agreed a delay in the implementation of these regulations until October 2017. The potential impact to the budget in 2017/18 is £1m.

3.7.4 Business Rates - Local Authorities keep 49% of the business rates they collect with the remaining 50% paid to Central Government and 1% to the Fire and Rescue Authority. The 50% collected by Central Government will then be paid to Local Authorities who require a top up in their funding to reflect the needs of the area.

3.7.5 There are a number of financial risks with this funding regime as Central Government sets the Business Rates Multiplier which has previously been based on Retail Price Index (RPI). If Central Government change the basis for the increase in Business Rates below inflation affects Rochdale in two ways. Firstly the amount of income the Council receives and retains from Local Businesses is reduced and the top up grant the Council receives from Central Government is also reduced

3.7.6 New Burdens- Central Government as part of the consultation document issued during the summer identified a number of new requirements for Local Authorities with the funding being top sliced from the Revenue Support grant. These new burdens includes the Collaboration and Efficiency Fund, Fire Transformation Fund, Social Care and Independent Living.

3.7.7 The Localisation of Council Tax Support – The Council introduced a Council Tax Support Scheme as directed by Central Government. The scheme was self-financing which means the amount the Council receives from Central Government to fund the Council Tax Support Scheme is the amount the Council pays to eligible Council Tax Payers. There is a risk to the Council that if the Council Tax Payers who previously did not have to pay Council Tax or who have to pay a greater amount of Council Tax under this scheme do not pay their Council Tax Liability. This will affect the resources the Council has if Collection Rates are reduced.

3.7.8 Monitoring of Council Tax shows that Collection Rates are slightly lower than in previous years. A report on the Collection Fund is provided to Cabinet 6 times during the financial year.

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3.7.9 Academies Funding – The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has issued guidance on the transfer of Formula Grant to Central Government to recognise the establishment of new Academy schools. The proposal is to nationally top slice the Formula Grant in relation to an estimate of the number of schools transferring to Academy status. As the Council only has one primary school who has transferred to academy status and two high schools which transferred in September, any reduction in Formula Grant would have an adverse impact on service provision. The Council would still be providing support to virtually the same number of schools with potentially reduced funding.

3.7.10 The New Homes Bonus Scheme – The New Homes Bonus Scheme is designed to provide incentives and rewards for Local Authorities who wish to build new homes in their areas. The scheme commenced in April 2011 and covers a 6 year period. The New Homes Bonus Grant will be funded in future years by DCLG top slicing an element of the funding provided to Local Government. In the Finance Settlement Consultation document an element of the New Homes Bonus is to be paid to Local Enterprise Partnership (LEPs). Local Authorities will then have to apply to the LEP for projects within their borough. There is a risk to the Council that investment in Rochdale will not be at the same level of the Revenue Support Grant being paid by Rochdale to the LEP.

3.7.11 New Areas of Responsibilities – Central Government have indicated that Local Authorities will be responsible for new areas of service provision. There is a risk to the Council regarding the cost of providing these additional services and the level of funding made available.

3.7.12 Further Risks - The current financial years budget is underpinned by a significant number of saving proposals required to be delivered in order to balance the budget. The risk on delivery of this programme is provided for in a number of ways, ie Budget Pressures Funding and General Fund Balances.

3.7.13 A full report on the budget risks and level of balances will be provided to Cabinet on 3rd February 2014 as part of the Chief Finance Officer report.

3.8 Profiling Redundancy & Pension Costs 3.8.1 The budget provides for the estimated redundancy and pension costs that will be incurred in reducing the workforce in line with the Council’s savings proposals programme. Work has been undertaken to establish the extent to which those costs can be met through the provision within the Council’s pension scheme and specific reserves.

3.9 Budget Recommendations 3.9.1 Work on most aspects of the Council’s detailed service budgets is nearing completion although certain issues are still ongoing. The forecast budget position is indicative at this stage and will be subject to some amendment as a result of finalising the National Finance Settlement and a number of specific service budget issues. Detailed information regarding the proposed budget for each service and the overall position will be reported to Cabinet in February 2014.

Page 58 3.9.2 At Cabinet on 3rd February 2014 final consideration of revenue and capital budgets will take place leading to recommendations to the Budget Fixing Council on 19th February 2014.

3.9.3 Overview and Scrutiny Committee will, at their meeting on 30th January 2014, be giving advance scrutiny to the budget proposals to be submitted to Cabinet on 4th February. The outcomes from this scrutiny process will form part of Cabinet’s deliberations on the budget.

3.10 Schools Funding 3.11 The Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) is a separate ring-fenced grant which funds schools and education related issues. This is received in three blocks which are:

 Early Years – funds provision of the 15 hours free entitlement and support to early years  Schools – funds primary and secondary schools through a local formula.  High Needs – funds special schools and pupils with special educational needs

3.12 In previous years schools have agreed for some DSG funds to be retained centrally to provide for some services to be delivered by the Council. Central Government intends all funding is to be delegated to schools, although regulations allow for certain items of spend to be retained centrally or de-delegated (i.e. returned by schools to the Local Authority for the Council to provide the services). 3.13 Rochdale Council’s Schools Forum has agreed for some funding to be retained centrally (£997k) and the Council is currently out for consultation with schools on items to be de-delegated. The proposals for de-delegation total £2.8m but it is for Schools Forum in December 2013 to agree the level of de-delegation. As in 2013/14 the Local Authority (LA) intends using some DSG monies unspent in previous years to contribute to funding the PFI affordability gap. 3.14 The Schools Block provides funding to primary and secondary schools under a locally agreed formula. The Council has worked with schools to review and change the formula to comply with both the Department fof Education and local requirements. Cabinet on 18th November agreed the revised formula. Under the revised formula there will be turbulence for individual schools but this will be smoothed by the nationally prescribed Minimum Funding Guarantee Calculation whereby no school will lose more than 1.5% per pupil and a locally determined cap where no school will gain more than 3% in their formula funds. 3.15 Funding to early years providers for the 15 hours free entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds is calculated via a separate local formula. The LA has reviewed this formula and no changes are required for 2014/15. As in 2013/14 there will be increased funding for extension of early years provision for 2 year olds. 3.16 Funding in the High Needs Block is to provide top-up funding for high special educational needs pupils in primary and secondary schools, pupils in special schools and alternative provision funding. The LA role is one of Commissioner and is required to agree funding rates for pupils in these schools and providers. The High Needs Block has experienced funding pressures in 2013/14 due to increasing numbers of children with high needs and shortfall of funding provided by Central Government for post 16 students. Rochdale’s Schools Forum is considering a transfer of funding from the Schools Block to contribute to these pressures. 3.17 The Council is awaiting details of the funding settlement for 2014/15 but funding will be based on the 2013/14 individual block baselines. Therefore, the current 2014/15 budget includes DSG and funding to schools and providers at 2013/14 levels; this is

Page 59 shown in the table six. The figures will be adjusted once the Finance Settlement from Central Government is received (expected on 18th December 2013) and requires further adjusted for recoupment of monies relating to the conversion of 2 secondary schools to academies in September 2013. 3.18 Table Six Baseline DSG Schools Early High Centrally Total £m Years Needs Retained £m £m £m £m 1 2013/14 Baseline DSG (excl 137.423 11.163 15.252 9.753 173.591 academies)

3.19 Finance Update 2013/14 3.19.1 There is no change currently anticipated in respect of the budget outturn for 2013/14. The overall position is reporting a forecast in year saving of £2.7m. The next Finance Update will be presented to Cabinet in February 2014.

4 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 4.1 See the main body of the report

5 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS 5.1 There are no legal implications arising as a result of this report.

6 PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS 6.1 There are no personnel implications arising as a result of this report.

7 CORPORATE PRIORITIES 7.1 This report meets the corporate priorities identified in the Council Blueprints under Corporate and Support Services- Corporate Support as follows  Supports governance arrangements remaining strong during this period of significant change  Supports budget stability

8 RISK ASSESSMENT IMPLICATIONS 8.1 See the main body of the report 9 EQUALITIES IMPACTS 9.1 Workforce Equality Impacts Assessment

9.2 There are no significant workforce equality issues arising from this report.

10 Equality/Community Impact Assessments

10.1 There are no significant equality/community issues arising from this report

Page 60 APPENDIX A

GENERAL FUND SUMMARY ESTIMATES 2014/15 - 2016/17

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Requirement Estimate Estimate Estimate £'000 £'000 £'000

1 Adult Services 59,532 61,613 63,615

2 Children Services 66,007 65,919 64,171

3 Corporate Services 10,817 10,656 10,206

4 Economy and Environment 59,621 60,721 61,764

5 Finance Services 8,848 8,807 8,795

6 Public Health -1,000 -1,000 -1,000

7 SUB TOTAL 203,825 206,716 207,551

8 Finance Control (Note 1) 2,015 3,657 6,240

9 Contingency (Note 2) 9,273 8,356 8,568

10 SERVICES SUB TOTAL 215,113 218,729 222,359

11 Budget Pressures Fund 1,800 3,800 5,800

12 TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 216,913 222,529 228,159 13 Contribution To/(From) Reserves/Balances -20,983 -1,659 -331

14 NET EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS 195,930 220,870 227,828

15 BUDGET REQUIREMENT 195,930 220,870 227,828 RESOURCES 16 Formula Grant -65,774 -46,884 -38,374

17 General Grants -7,161 -7,344 -7,963 18 Top-Up Grant -25,489 -27,042 -27,042 19 Business Rates Retained -29,860 -29,860 -29,860

20 Council Tax Freeze Grant -805 -805 0 21 Council Tax -66,841 -68,178 -69,542

22 TOTAL RESOURCES -195,930 -180,113 -172,781

23 UNFUNDED REQUIREMENTS 0 40,757 55,047

Page 61 APPENDIX B

2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 Area of Budget Assumption Assumption Assumption

2.0% 2.0% Council Tax 0% increase increase 18.3% 28.7% 18.5% Revenue Support Grant decrease decrease decrease 3.2% Business Rates (NNDR) 0% 0% increase 3.2% Top Up Grant 6.1% increase 0% increase 9.7% 14.3% 8.2% Settlement Funding overall overall overall decrease decrease decrease 10.2% 8.4% increase General Grants 2.6% increase increase 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% Pay increase increase increase 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% Superannuation increase increase increase Contribution Rate (18.1%) (19.1%) (20.1%) Prices * 0% 0% 0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Discretionary Fees & Charges increase increase increase 2.2% 2.2% 2.0% Waste Disposal Levy increase increase increase 1.0% 2.0% 2.0% PTA Levy increase increase increase

* Significant inflation increases on specific budgets have been considered on a case by case basis

Page 62 APPENDIX C The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 2013

Background

The Chancellor gave his Autumn Statement on the UK economy on the 5th December 2013. This is one of the most important events of the year, revealing the latest outlook for government finances. He reinforced the government’s commitment to the long-term economic plan set out in 2010 of returning public finances to a sustainable level and set out the next steps of this plan.

The Autumn Statement focuses on two areas where further action is required, Growth (equipping the UK’s young people with the skills they need to succeed & help businesses to grow and create jobs) and Fairness (supporting household incomes, helping people into work and ensuring that business and individuals contribute their fair share).

The Autumn Statement provides information at National Levels and until the Settlement is announced it is not possible to estimate the actual impact for the Council, although it has been stated that local government would be excluded from the further £2.1 billion departmental savings. Furthermore a letter from the secretary of state for Communities and Local Government (CLG) has stated that Local authorities will be fully refunded for the loss of revenue due to the proposals around business rates.

What will the impact be on RMBC Finances from Current Assumptions The main impact on Rochdale’s finances from current assumptions is with regards to the changes on the New Homes Bonus. The proposed £400m national topslice from the New Homes Bonus for the local growth fund has been restricted to London authorities and is therefore now £70m. In 2014/15 our strategy was to use £2.294m of one off resources, however because of the changes to the New Homes bonus, this now reduces by £1.1m to £1.194m. This change also impacts on 2015/16, reducing the gap for that year by £1.1m to £39.66m.

More details on the announcements made are set out in the following paragraphs.

Latest Economic Forecast The UK economy has gained momentum through 2013, GDP growth has exceeded forecasts and there are early signs that growth is balanced across the main sectors of the economy. Reflecting momentum in the economy the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has revised up the forecasts for GDP Growth for 2013 from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Page 63 The Office for Budget Responsibility Estimated Economic Outlook

2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18

GDP Growth Forecasts 1.4% 2.4% 2.2% 2.6% 2.7%

Net Debt as a 75.5% 78.3% 80.0% 79.9% 78.4% Percentage of GDP

Public Sector Borrowing 6.0% 4.9% 4.0% 2.6% 1.3% as a percentage of GDP

Consumer Price 2.6% 2.3% 2.1% 2.0% 2.0% Inflation – Target 2%

Growth

The reforms are outlined under a number of themes and some of these measures are of particular relevance to local government.

1. Supporting Investment and employment

The government outlines the following:  Supporting businesses in the tax system. The government will: o Cap the RPI increase in business rates to 2% in 2014/15 o Further extend the doubling (from 50% to 100%) of Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) to April 2015 o Amend SBRR criteria to allow businesses in receipt of SBRR to keep their relief for 12 months when they take on additional property that would lose them their entitlement to SBRR. o Introduce a discount of up to £1,000 against business rate bills for retail premises with a rateable value up to £50,000 for 2014/15 and 2015/16 o Introduce a temporary reoccupation relief lasting 18 months, granting a 50% discount from business rates for new occupants of previously empty retail premises o Commit to resolving 95% of outstanding appeals by July 2015 (any costs arising as a result of these outstanding appeals for Rochdale are already provided for within the collection fund). o Consult on changes to prevent backlogs of appeals building up in future years o Legislate to allow businesses to spread business rates bills over 12 months instead of the current 10 months. Rochdale currently offers 10 months April to January therefore there will be a cashflow impact and this will be managed through Treasury Management arrangements.

Page 64 o Discuss with businesses options for longer term administrative reform of business rates post-2017

Any implications for the loss of revenue from the above will be fully refunded by Central Government.

2. Equipping young people for the future

The government makes the following proposals:

 Supporting youth employment and improving basic skills

o To abolish employer NICs for under 21 year olds earning less than £813 a week from April 2015. Rochdale currently employs about 100 under 21 year olds and potential savings are approximately £70k

o Invest around £10m in Jobcentre plus support for 16 and 17 years olds who want to help find apprenticeships and traineeships, to be delivered in partnership with local authorities. It is unclear at the moment if this is alongside Council arrangements such as Connexions or replacing them.

o Pilot new schemes of training and work experience to support young Job Seeker Allowance claimants

o Apprenticeship and entrepreneurship. Enabling all employers to receive funding for the training costs of apprentices. The Treasury announced it would launch a consultation on the technical details of the system early next year.

3. Developing the UK’s infrastructure

Referring to the National Infrastructure Plan 2013, the government highlights further reforms set out within the plan, including:

 A specialist Planning Court to tackle delays in infrastructure delivery

 A move towards subsidising offshore wind farms instead of onshore wind farms. Not anticipated to have an impact for Rochdale due to this relating to tariffs that are on larger electricity generating schemes.

4. Housing and Planning

The government outlines the following measures:

 Consulting on measures to improve plan making, including introducing a statutory requirement to put a Local Plan in place to help address delays in the planning process.

 Allowing developers to apply directly to DCLG where a planning authority makes fewer than 40% of its major decisions on time. For Rochdale between 60% to 70% of major decisions are made and the income associated with all these types of decisions is approximately £400k.

Page 65  Proposed £400m topslice of New Homes Bonus for local growth fund has been restricted to London authorities (so is now £70m). The Local Growth fund will be at least £2bn throughout the next Parliament. Additional income for Rochdale of £1.1m

 Carrying out an evaluation of New Homes Bonus by Easter 2014 and consulting on measures to improve the incentive provided by NHB

 Creating a £1bn, 6-year programme to fund infrastructure to unlock new large housing sites, with the aim of supporting the delivery of around 250,000

 A review into the role local authorities can play in supporting the overall housing supply

 Improving the affordability of housing through further reform to the Right to Buy programme, through introducing Right to Buy Agents and establishing a fund of £100m to increases Right to Buy sales.

Fairness

The following measures have been announced in relation to this area:

 The government will make funding available to offer every pupil attending a state-funded school in reception, year 1 and year 2 a free school lunch from September 2014. Government is to provide funding for this and capital to increase capacity in school kitchens and eating areas.

Other

 The government will provide an additional £90m over 3 years to improve the energy efficiency of schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. If able to access this then would see a reduction in energy costs.

 A national council tax discount of 50% will be introduced for annexes from April 2014. It has not been made clear how this is to be funded. An annexe is generally a building or part of a building which has been constructed or adapted for use as separate living accommodation and will include a kitchen area, a bath/shower-room, WC, living/sleeping space or may share common services and entrance with the main house.

 That the fuel duty increase planned for September 2014 will be cancelled. For Rochdale this equates to approximately £8k.

 Continue reform of public sector pay beyond 2015-16. Initially from 2014 Government will pilot a pay bill control in a small number of government organisations. This will involve setting a new finance control to keep organisation’s pay bill within a pre-determined budget agreed with the Treasury. This will replace the 1% cap on pay awards for the organisation involved in the pilot.

Page 66  To further incentivise local authorities to sell assets. The government will allow them flexibility to spend £200m of receipts from new assets sales on the one- off costs of reforming service. This will be on a bidding basis.

Other proposals not directly linked to local government

 That married couples and civil partners will be allowed to transfer £1,000 of their personal income tax allowance to their spouse

 The average increase in regulated rail fares will be limited to RPI for the 2014 calendar year

 That the Universal Credit work allowance (disregards) for all claimants will be maintained at their current level for a period of 3 years from April 2014

 £2.95 per week will be added to current state pension benefits

 An increase in resources for HMRC of £77m to tackle tax avoidance and evasion

 The state pension age to change to 68 by mid 2030s, and to 69 in mid 2040s.

 A freeze in planning fees for the Major Infrastructure Regime (this is major planning applications which are not applied for via the Authority but directly to Government).

 The government highlights the commitment of the UK insurers to work alongside partners with the aim of delivering at least £25bn of investment infrastructure.

 The government recognises the important role which social organisations play in solving social problems, building communities and contributing to economic growth. From April 2014 the government will introduce a new and innovative social investment tax relief to encourage individuals to invest in social organisations.  Provide tax relief on investment in social impact bonds and will publish a roadmap on social investment in January 2014, setting out how to improve the tax and legislative climate for social investment.

 Giving employees a meaningful stake in the business they work for can help companies to be more successful. The government will provided additional funding of £25m (total package now £75m) to support employee ownership.

 Remove the cap on student numbers at publicly funded HE institutions in England

Page 67 Agenda Item 13

Subject: Capital Programme 2014/15 to Status: For Publication 2016/17 Update

Report to: Cabinet Date: 16th December 2013 Overview & Scrutiny Committee 19th December 2013 All Townships W/C 6th January 2014

Report of: Pauline Kane, Director Report Author: Vicky Crossland of Finance Email:[email protected]

Tel: (01706) 925409 Cabinet Member: Councillor Farooq Ahmed Portfolio Holder for Finance

Comments from Section 151 Officer Statutory Officers: Monitoring Officer

Key Decision: No

1. PURPOSE OF REPORT

1.1. To update Cabinet on the Capital Budget setting process for 2014/15-2016/17.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

2.1. It is recommended that:

2.1.1 Cabinet approve the proposed Capital Programme for 2014/15 and provisionally for 2015/16-2016/17 recommended in paragraph 3.4.4.

2.1.2 Cabinet approves the use of uncommitted capital receipts and un-ring-fenced grant to achieve revenue savings of £1.7m per annum (see paragraph 3.5.1).

3 MAIN TEXT INCLUDING ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED/ CONSULTATION CARRIED OUT

3.1 Alternatives and Risks considered:

3.1.1 The Council is legally obliged to set a balanced capital budget. The budget setting process is complex and must be undertaken in a planned way. Whilst budgets are prepared in accordance with the approved guidelines a number of alternative options are considered as part of the overall budget setting process.

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3.2 Consultation Undertaken/Proposed:

3.2.1 Stakeholders are consulted at appropriate stages throughout the budget process. Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Joint Consultative Committee will be consulted on the Budget Report to be approved by Cabinet. Township Committees have been consulted and their comments have been included within this report. Township committees will again be consulted on the Budget report approved by Cabinet.

3.3 Introduction

3.3.1 This report provides an update on the latest position regarding the Capital Budget setting process for 2014/15-2016/17 and the next steps taking place to agree a Capital Programme to be presented to Budget Fixing Council in February 2014 for approval.

3.4 Capital Budget 2013/14

3.4.1 The Capital Programme for 2014/15 to 2016/17 takes into consideration the priorities of the Council in future years and the resources available to the Council. Services and Members were asked to submit an application for Capital schemes to be included in the capital programme for 2014/15-2016/17. This included details of the proposed funding source and any direct revenue implications.

3.4.2 The application forms received were reviewed, challenged and categorised by Finance Services resulting in each scheme being allocated to one of the following categories:-

1. Match Funded Schemes

These are schemes that require council funding in order to unlock additional grants or contributions. If these schemes aren't approved then the associated grant funding/ contributions to the council will not be received. Any approved schemes in this category will only go ahead once the match funding has been confirmed.

2. Externally Funded Schemes

These schemes are completely externally funded and therefore have no direct cost to the council.

3. Schemes Started pre 14/15

These schemes are multi-year schemes that began before 14/15 and so there may be implications to stopping them part way through.

4. New Schemes and Annual Allocations

These schemes will need to be to be fully funded by the Council and are a mixture of brand new schemes and annual schemes that are requested each year (which mostly relate to service delivery or statutory duties).

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Page 69 5. Invest to Save and Other Schemes

These schemes are invest to save schemes (i.e. generate income for the authority) or schemes which do not meet any of the other categories above. All schemes within this category are considered to be self-funded.

6. Members Schemes

These are schemes that have been proposed by members for inclusion in the Capital Programme.

Appendix B1 to B6 contains details of all the schemes put forward.

3.4.3 Funding of the Capital Programme

The capital programme is funded from resources that can only be used for capital expenditure. The funding sources are:-

Prudential Borrowing

Prudential Borrowing enables the Council to borrow resources for capital schemes. The revenue implications of this option is that for every £1m of capital expenditure there is approximately £75k per annum of revenue cost, over a 40 year period. If borrowing over a shorter period, the annual cost is greater but the overall cost is less. Some of the schemes identified are invest to save/ self- funding, so the borrowing costs have been separately identified in the table above.

Capital Receipts

Capital Receipts are generated from the sale of assets. The capital receipts identified in the 2014/15 Capital Programme are those remaining from the Stock Transfer.

External Funding

External Funding can either be from Central Government in the form of specific grants or contributions.

3.4.4 Consultation on the Capital Programme for 2014/15

Finance Officers met with Townships in late November/ Early December to review the schemes submitted and to consult on the schemes to be included in the Capital Programme. The initial Capital Programme is provided at Appendix B1-B6 for information The Capital Programme has been considered by Members taking into consideration the revenue funding gap position of the Council. Each Township provided their recommendations as to which schemes should or should not be approved, including their recommended value. The recommendations of the Townships are provided at Appendix C.

3.4.5 Recommended Capital Programme for 2014/15

Cabinet Members have considered the recommendations of Townships and have taken further advice from Officers. The Capital Programme (at Appendix A1 to A5) is proposed for further consultation following the considerations of Cabinet Members. The proposed Capital Programme is summarised in Table 1. Cabinet are asked to approve the Capital Programme at Appendix A1 to A5 for consultation. Version Number: Page: 3 of 5

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PROVISIONAL CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2014/15-16/17

Provisional Line Detail 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Total

£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Requirements 1 Match Funded Schemes 10,594 600 600 11,794 2 Externally Funded Schemes (grants etc.) 9,461 9,464 9,105 28,030 3 Schemes Started Pre 2014/15 4,000 - - 4,000 4 New Schemes and Annual Allocations 9,481 7,790 6,800 24,071 5 Invest to Save & Other Schemes 5,641 6,716 2,601 14,958 TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 39,177 24,570 19,106 82,853

Funding Prudential Borrowing 14,081 8,090 7,100 29,271 Prudential Borrowing Funded from Future Rev Streams 5,141 6,716 2,601 14,458 Capital Receipts 5,119 - - 5,119 Total Council Funding 24,341 14,806 9,701 48,848 External Funding (Grants & Contributions) 14,836 9,764 9,405 34,005 TOTAL FUNDING 39,177 24,570 19,106 82,853 3.4.6 Revenue Implications of the Capital Programme

If the approved capital programme is greater than the capital receipts and external funding available, then prudential borrowing is required to fund the difference. Prudential borrowing requires repayment of both the principle sum borrowed and associated interest over a number of years. The revenue implications of borrowing do not fully begin until the following year, so decisions made regarding the levels of 2014/15 borrowing will impact on the revenue budget from 2015/16 onwards.

The proposed Capital Programme in Table 1 provides a revenue saving of £24k per annum, which will be used to reduce the revenue funding gap in 2015/16.

3.5 Additional Savings through the use of Capital Receipts

3.5.1 During the 2014/15 capital budget setting process for 2014/15, uncommitted capital receipts of £6.232m and un-ring-fenced grants of £0.608m were identified, and it is proposed that this is used to repay borrowing taken out in previous years. By using these receipts to repay 5 year borrowing, the revenue budget for principle (MRP) and interest repayments can be reduced by £1.7m, helping the council to set a balanced budget for 2014/15. The capital receipts identified include £0.6m of receipts expected to be received during 2014/15.

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Page 71 4 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 4.1 See the main body of the report.

5 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS 5.1 There are no legal implications arising as a result of this report.

6 PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS 6.1 There are no personnel implications arising as a result of this report.

7 CORPORATE PRIORITIES 7.1 This report meets the corporate priorities identified in the Council Blueprints under Corporate and Support Services- Corporate Support as follows;  Supports governance arrangements remaining strong during this period of significant change,  Supports budget stability by close monitoring of high risk spend. 8 RISK ASSESSMENT IMPLICATIONS 8.1 There are no significant risk issues arising from this report. 9 EQUALITIES IMPACTS 9.1 Workforce Equality Impacts Assessment

9.2 There are no significant workforce equality issues arising from this report.

9.3 Equality/Community Impact Assessments

9.4 There are no significant equality/community issues arising from this report.

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Appendix A1 - Match funded schemes

Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME

Usefullife 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 To enable the effective and appropriate re-use of the Town Hall (and to implement necessary works following the staff move to Number One Economy & Town Hall Adaptation and Riverside). 50% grant funding bids to be confirmed. D3 40 2,800 600 600 1,400 300 300 1,400 300 300 Environment Restoration A mixture of Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage Fund or European Page 73 Page Regional Development Fund. Restore and repair Edgar Wood buildings in Middleton. (£1.925M EXTERNAL GRANT DEPENDANT ON THIS SCHEME). Middleton has an outstanding but under utilised heritage offer which has the potential to bring economic benefit & transform the town and borough's image. Many of the Economy & Edgar Wood & Middleton D2 Edgar Wood buildings are in need of repair & restoration & the surrounding 40 200 - - 200 - - - - - BuildingAdaptations Environment THI poor environment needs enhancing to become a high-quality visitor attraction.

Heritage Lottery Fund

Youth Zone Building Economy & N1 Youth Zone 40 6,000 - - 3,000 - - 3,000 - - Environment Funding to be raised by an organisation called Onside who have raised

Building £50m for 7 or 8 other youth zones in the north west.

acquisition/

construction Infrastructure &

The programme will deliver wide a range of regeneration initiatives primarily in Rochdale town centre but also within Middleton and Heywood. Economy & Town Centres Capital D15 40 1,594 - - 1,119 - - 475 - - Environment Programme £450k from TCE works (Genr8) and £25k from highways signage works

Infrastructure (LTP). Total Match Funded Schemes 10,594 600 600 5,719 300 300 4,875 300 300 Page 2 of 19

Appendix A2 - Externally Funded Schemes

Expenditure Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

TYPE

SCHEME

Usefullife 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Provision of additional school places to meet statutory duty through a Basic Need - Provision of programme of works combining internal remodelling, new build or B1 Childrens Services 40 2,318 2,318 2,318 - - - 2,318 2,318 2,318 new school places demountable classroom units. £2.3m Basic Need Grant Funding from Education Funding Agency.

Development of a programme of works to resolve major condition and improvement issues in school buildings in line with the LA's Asset Capital Maintenance B2 Childrens Services Management Plan and Local Policy Statement. 40 2,364 2,364 2,364 - - - 2,364 2,364 2,364 Programme £2.4m Capital Maintenance Grant Funding from the Education Funding Agency.

Schools will develop and commission individual schemes to improve BuildingAdaptations condition and suitability within their buildings with guidance and approval Devolved Formula Capital B4 Childrens Services from the LA. 40 507 507 507 - - - 507 507 507 for Schools £0.5m Devolved Formula Capital Grant from the Eduction Funding Agency.

Additional Government grant which must be used to compliment the existing Economy & Additional Local Highways planned highway maintenance and a statement to this effect must be D12 40 233 - - - - - 233 - - Environment Maintenance Funding published on the councils website. £233k Highways Maintenance Grant from the Department for Transport.

To continue the aspirations of the Rochdale Highways Capital Programme Economy & and be more effective in identifying and responding to the LTP shared D13 Local Transport Plan 40 2,979 2,979 2,979 - - - 2,979 2,979 2,979 Environment priorities of Safety, Air Quality, Congestion and Accessibility.

£3m Local Transport Grant Funding from the Department for Transport. Infrastructure

Forestry Commission grants for enhanced level of stewardship and

Page 74 Page management of woodlands within RMBC ownership. These capital monies Economy & Woodland Improvement D19 are also complimented by a revenue contribution of a Woodland 40 5 5 - - - - 5 5 - Environment Grants Management Grant. £5k Forrestry Commission Grant Funding.

Stakehill has 1 million sq. ft. of vacant business space which could accommodate 1500 jobs. A private investor has proposed significant Economy & D24 Stakehill Industrial Estate investment and a Business Improvement District (BID) could generate 40 118 354 - - - - 118 354 -

Site Environment almost £600,000 from a business rate levy for improvements.

development £118k and £354k is income from the Business Rate Levy.

The legislative framework governing DFGs is provided by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Since 1990, local housing authorities have been under a statutory duty to provide grant aid to disabled A1 Adult Services Disabled Facilities Grants 20 937 937 937 - - - 937 937 937 people for a range of adaptations in there home.

Building £937k Disabled Facilities Grant Funding from the Department for adaptations Communities and Local Government. Total Externally Funded schemes 9,461 9,464 9,105 - - - 9,461 9,464 9,105 Page 3 of 19

Appendix A3 - Schemes started before 14/15

Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME

Usefullife 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Economy & Highway Investment To provide Capital investment to bring the highways network up to a D14 40 4,000 - - 4,000 - - - - - Environment Programme maintainable level.

Page 75 Page Infrastructure

Total ongoing schemes that began before 14/15 4,000 - - 4,000 - - - - - Page 4 of 19

Appendix A4 - New Schemes and Annual Allocations

Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME

Useful life Useful ADDITIONAL REVENUE DIRECT COST (Annual) 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Corporate C1 Township Capital Funds To enhance delivery of local services in each of the 4 Township areas. 40 400 400 400 400 400 400 - - -

Services

decisions

Members Members Based on on Based

To adequately maintain the property portfolio and ensure statutory Economy & Planned Maintenance D1 compliance. Also to reduce the maintenance backlog and improve the 40 1,920 2,000 1,800 1,920 2,000 1,800 - - - Environment Budget reduced property holding accommodation standards.

This proposal involves improving private sector dwellings and environments Economy & D4 Housing Standards through the use of grants. The interventions are spread across owner- 40 375 750 750 375 750 750 - - - Environment

occupation and private rented stock. Building adaptations Building Additional allocation - Invest to save - stair lifts replacement and A1 Adult Services Disabled Facilities Grants 20 363 363 363 363 363 363 - - - maintenance.

Corporate Home Security Project offers security upgrades and Smartwater to C2 Home Security Project 20 100 100 100 100 100 100 - - -

Services properties within burglary hotspots.

minor minor

adaptations Equipment and and Equipment

Page 76 Page The programme is a rolling replacement scheme for replacement of the Grounds Maintenance Economy & authorities' 550 plus pieces of machinery. The programme aims to replace D6 Equipment Replacement 7 100 150 150 100 150 150 - - - Environment assets when they have exceeded the most cost-effective period of Programme operation.

Equipment Economy & To maintain within legislative requirements and guidelines the current level D10 Upgrade of play equipment 5 100 100 100 100 100 100 - - - Environment of Fixed Play provision across the Borough.

Updating, explaining, & enhancing existing memorials and introducing some new ones, building a new reflection garden, including commemorating Corporate Armed Forces - Public Art people from Rochdale borough awarded the Victoria Cross and recognising C9 10 80 - - 80 - - - - - Services and Reflection Gardens conflicts since the 1st world war researching the contributions, memories

and experiences of people from Rochdale in wars during the past 100 expenditure

Heritage Asset Heritage years. Page 5 of 19 Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME

Useful life Useful ADDITIONAL REVENUE DIRECT COST (Annual) 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

To refresh the ICT estate. This includes all PCs, Laptops, Monitors, Corporate C6 ICT Refresh Programme Servers, Storage Disks, Kiosks, Data Centre, Office phones, non- 5 665 431 431 665 431 431 - - - Services subscription software.

Corporate To deliver key projects to the Council related to ICT utilising all or part of C5 ICT Programmes 5 750 750 750 750 750 750 - - - Services existing ICT staff to deliver the Council's ICT projects.

Page 77 Page ICT To purchase necessary technology to provide a new RMBC website, a new Corporate Council Connected database of citizen information, a software engine to integrate all business C8 5 900 400 400 900 400 400 - - - Services Programme systems. New CRM Solution, new ENTERPRISE workflow and case management systems (part of refresh)

Corporate Individual Electoral Development of a Database for individual elector registration in place of C4 5 50 - - 50 - - - - - Services Registration Database household registration

Economy & The programme is a rolling scheme for carrying out its statutory function of D16 Rights of Way 40 80 100 100 80 100 100 - - - Environment Maintaining its rights of way network.

Achieve a number of projects in the Middleton Masterplan. - Create a clear, attractive and safe pedestrian routes between the town centre, Market place/Long street, the 'Golden cluster' and other key areas. Economy & Middleton Town Centre D17 - Improve the appeareance of heritage assets including Edgar Wood. 40 1,600 - - 1,600 - - - - - Environment Phase 3 - Compliment the Township Heritage Initiative (THI) project - Enhancement of Middleton Old Cemetery in partnership with the Green Volunteers & Friends Group

Achieve a number of projects in the Middleton Masterplan. Phase 2 - Town Centres - Create a clear, attractive and safe pedestrian routes between the town Economy & Management Programme - D20 centre, Market place/Long street, the 'Golden cluster' and other key areas. 40 300 300 - 300 300 - - - - Environment Conservation area

Infrastructure - Improve the appeareance of heritage assets including Edgar Wood. improvements - Compliment the Township Heritage Initiative (THI) project

Improvement works to the rear elevations that face Tesco. Some potential Phase 2 - Town Centres Economy & improvements to the frontages and smaller development opportunities that D21 Management Programme - • 40 250 250 - 250 250 - - - - Environment may exist with Glenbridge. Completion of the remaining sections of public Middleton Gardens Phase 3 realm around the properties

Phase 2 - Town Centres Management Programme - • Economy & Works to enhance the linkages between the Town Centre East scheme and D18 Town Centre East 40 - 350 - - 350 - - - - Environment Yorkshire Street. connections (The Bank, Bell Street/Penn Street). Page 6 of 19 Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME

Useful life Useful ADDITIONAL REVENUE DIRECT COST (Annual) 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Phase 2 - Town Centres Management Programme - Economy & Members requested high quality enhanced events space scheme. Includes D25 Demolition Programme site 40 30 200 - - 200 - - - - - Environment revenue implications of £200k for events and £30k for maintenance. enhancements to create events space

To address derelict land & residential acquisition & clearance. Outcomes - Economy & Empty Properties, Derelict D22 tidying and encouraging development of derelict land, acquiring/clearing 40 213 425 425 213 425 425 - - - Environment Land and Clearance

residential properties. Site development Site

Economy & The project will provide investment to assist in funding to assemble and D27 Site Development Fund 40 100 - - 100 - - - - - Environment develop sites in Council ownership for subsequent disposal.

The programme is a rolling replacement scheme for replacement of the Economy & Vehicle Replacement authorities' two-hundred plus vehicles. The programme aims to replace D28 7 935 921 1,031 935 921 1,031 - - - Environment Programme assets when they have exceeded the most cost-effective period of

Vehicles operation.

Total New Schemes and Annual Allocations 30 9,481 7,790 6,800 9,481 7,790 6,800 - - - Page 78 Page Page 7 of 19

Appendix A5 - Spend to Save schemes and Other schemes

Expenditure Funding Funding Financed By Future Income Government Grants and External Prudential Borrowing Funded from Capital Schemes (£'000) Contributions (£'000) Future Income Streams (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEMETYPE

Usefullife 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Empty Properties, Derelict Economy & Land and Clearance To address empty properties. Outcomes - bringing empty private sector D26 40 426 426 - - - - 426 426 - Environment (previously approved by properties back into use. Page 79 Page

Clearance Cabinet 1/7/13)

Economy & Spend to Save scheme. Construction of wind turbines. Scheme is subject N2 Wind Farm Phases 2 & 3 20 1,000 2,500 1,900 - - - 1,000 2,500 1,900

Environment to change

Building

acquisition/

construction Infrastructure &

On-going update and replacement of leisure centre equipment across the Economy & D8 L4L Leisure Equipment borough. Funding to cover the prudential borrowing is paid from L4L to 5 360 100 576 - - - 360 100 576 Environment RMBC via the contract fee. This is built into contract / efficiencies with L4L.

Wheelie bins have an estimated life of 10 years. Some wheelie bins in the Economy & borough were first introduced in 1991. As bins in the borough become older D9 Replacement wheeled bins 10 85 105 125 - - - 85 105 125 Environment demand to replace bins which are no longer fit for purpose is likely to

Equipment increase.

Wheelie bins for the collection of paper/card introduced in 2009 on a Economy & D11 Waste paper blue bins request basis. So far over 50,000 take up since first introduction. Greater 10 160 160 - - - - 160 160 - Environment uptake of paper recycling will help reduce the waste levy.

This scheme aims to deliver dramatic improvements in Kirkholt, the largest Economy & D23 Kirkholt Investment estate in the borough and one its most deprived areas (and in the country 40 3,500 3,000 - 500 - - 3,000 3,000 - Environment

as a whole). Infrastructure

Social Enterprise - Leighton A2 Adult Services To purchase Layton House to facilitate new service delivery. 40 - 425 - - - - - 425 - House

To facilitate an Environment Agency strategic project and funding Economy & D5 River Roch Flood Storage intervention to improve flood alleviation in the River Roch corridor through 40 110 - - - - - 110 - - Environment

the acquisition of property or other land agreement. Building& land acquisition Total Match Funded Schemes 5,641 6,716 2,601 500 - - 5,141 6,716 2,601 Page 8 of 19

Appendix B1 - Match funded schemes

Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME

Usefullife 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 To enable the effective and appropriate re-use of the Town Hall (and to implement necessary works following the staff move to Number One Economy & Town Hall Adaptation and Riverside). 50% grant funding bids to be confirmed. D3 40 2,800 600 600 1,400 300 300 1,400 300 300 Environment Restoration A mixture of Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage Fund or European Regional Development Fund. Restore and repair Edgar Wood buildings in Middleton. (£1.925M EXTERNAL GRANT DEPENDANT ON THIS SCHEME). Middleton has an outstanding but under utilised heritage offer which has the potential to bring economic benefit & transform the town and borough's image. Many of the Economy & Edgar Wood & Middleton D2 Edgar Wood buildings are in need of repair & restoration & the surrounding 40 200 - - 200 - - - - - BuildingAdaptations Environment THI poor environment needs enhancing to become a high-quality visitor attraction.

Heritage Lottery Fund

Youth Zone Building Economy & N1 Youth Zone 40 6,000 - - 3,000 - - 3,000 - - Environment Funding to be raised by an organisation called Onside who have raised

Building £50m for 7 or 8 other youth zones in the north west.

acquisition/

construction Infrastructure &

The programme will deliver wide a range of regeneration initiatives primarily in Rochdale town centre but also within Middleton and Heywood. Economy & Town Centres Capital D15 40 1,594 - - 1,119 - - 475 - -

Page 80 Page Environment Programme £450k from TCE works (Genr8) and £25k from highways signage works

Infrastructure (LTP). Total Match Funded Schemes 10,594 600 600 5,719 300 300 4,875 300 300 Page 9 of 19

Appendix B2 - Externally Funded Schemes

Expenditure Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

TYPE

SCHEME

Usefullife 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Provision of additional school places to meet statutory duty through a Basic Need - Provision of programme of works combining internal remodelling, new build or B1 Childrens Services 40 2,318 2,318 2,318 - - - 2,318 2,318 2,318 new school places demountable classroom units. £2.3m Basic Need Grant Funding from Education Funding Agency.

Development of a programme of works to resolve major condition and improvement issues in school buildings in line with the LA's Asset Capital Maintenance B2 Childrens Services Management Plan and Local Policy Statement. 40 2,364 2,364 2,364 - - - 2,364 2,364 2,364 Programme Page 81 Page £2.4m Capital Maintenance Grant Funding from the Education Funding Agency.

Schools will develop and commission individual schemes to improve BuildingAdaptations condition and suitability within their buildings with guidance and approval Devolved Formula Capital B4 Childrens Services from the LA. 40 507 507 507 - - - 507 507 507 for Schools £0.5m Devolved Formula Capital Grant from the Eduction Funding Agency.

Additional Government grant which must be used to compliment the existing Economy & Additional Local Highways planned highway maintenance and a statement to this effect must be D12 40 233 - - - - - 233 - - Environment Maintenance Funding published on the councils website. £233k Highways Maintenance Grant from the Department for Transport.

To continue the aspirations of the Rochdale Highways Capital Programme Economy & and be more effective in identifying and responding to the LTP shared D13 Local Transport Plan 40 2,979 2,979 2,979 - - - 2,979 2,979 2,979 Environment priorities of Safety, Air Quality, Congestion and Accessibility.

£3m Local Transport Grant Funding from the Department for Transport. Infrastructure

Forestry Commission grants for enhanced level of stewardship and management of woodlands within RMBC ownership. These capital monies Economy & Woodland Improvement D19 are also complimented by a revenue contribution of a Woodland 40 5 5 - - - - 5 5 - Environment Grants Management Grant. £5k Forrestry Commission Grant Funding.

Stakehill has 1 million sq. ft. of vacant business space which could accommodate 1500 jobs. A private investor has proposed significant Economy & D24 Stakehill Industrial Estate investment and a Business Improvement District (BID) could generate 40 118 354 - - - - 118 354 -

Site Environment almost £600,000 from a business rate levy for improvements.

development £118k and £354k is income from the Business Rate Levy.

The legislative framework governing DFGs is provided by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Since 1990, local housing authorities have been under a statutory duty to provide grant aid to disabled A1 Adult Services Disabled Facilities Grants 20 937 937 937 - - - 937 937 937 people for a range of adaptations in there home.

Building £937k Disabled Facilities Grant Funding from the Department for adaptations Communities and Local Government. Total Externally Funded schemes 9,461 9,464 9,105 - - - 9,461 9,464 9,105 Page 10 of 19

Appendix B3 - Schemes started before 14/15

Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME

Usefullife 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Economy & Highway Investment To provide Capital investment to bring the highways network up to a D14 40 4,000 - - 4,000 - - - - -

Environment Programme maintainable level. Infrastructure

Total ongoing schemes that began before 14/15 4,000 - - 4,000 - - - - - Page 82 Page Page 11 of 19

Appendix B4 - New Schemes and Annual Allocations

Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME SUMMARY AND KEY OBJECTIVES

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME

Usefullife ADDITIONAL REVENUE DIRECT COST(Annual) 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Corporate To enhance delivery of local services in each of the 4 C1 Township Capital Funds 40 400 400 400 400 400 400 - - -

Services Township areas.

Members Members

decisions Basedon

Page 83 Page To adequately maintain the property portfolio and ensure Economy & Planned Maintenance statutory compliance. Also to reduce the maintenance D1 40 2,400 2,000 1,800 2,400 2,000 1,800 - - - Environment Budget backlog and improve the reduced property holding accommodation standards.

This proposal involves improving private sector dwellings and Economy & D4 Housing Standards environments through the use of grants. The interventions are 40 750 750 750 750 750 750 - - - Environment spread across owner-occupation and private rented stock.

Buildingadaptations Additional allocation - Invest to save - stair lifts replacement A1 Adult Services Disabled Facilities Grants 20 363 363 363 363 363 363 - - - and maintenance.

Corporate Home Security Project offers security upgrades and C2 Home Security Project 20 100 100 100 100 100 100 - - -

Services Smartwater to properties within burglary hotspots.

minor minor

adaptations Equipment and

The programme is a rolling replacement scheme for Grounds Maintenance Economy & replacement of the authorities' 550 plus pieces of machinery. D6 Equipment Replacement 7 100 150 150 100 150 150 - - - Environment The programme aims to replace assets when they have Programme

exceeded the most cost-effective period of operation. Equipment Economy & To maintain within legislative requirements and guidelines the D10 Upgrade of play equipment 5 100 100 100 100 100 100 - - - Environment current level of Fixed Play provision across the Borough.

Updating, explaining, & enhancing existing memorials and introducing some new ones, building a new reflection garden, including commemorating people from Rochdale borough Corporate Armed Forces - Public Art C9 awarded the Victoria Cross and recognising conflicts since 10 140 - - 140 - - - - - Services and Reflection Gardens the 1st world war researching the contributions, memories

expenditure and experiences of people from Rochdale in wars during the HeritageAsset past 100 years. Page 12 of 19 Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

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Usefullife ADDITIONAL REVENUE DIRECT COST(Annual) 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

To refresh the ICT estate. This includes all PCs, Laptops, Corporate C6 ICT Refresh Programme Monitors, Servers, Storage Disks, Kiosks, Data Centre, Office 5 665 431 431 665 431 431 - - - Services phones, non-subscription software.

To deliver key projects to the Council related to ICT utilising Corporate C5 ICT Programmes all or part of existing ICT staff to deliver the Council's ICT 5 750 750 750 750 750 750 - - - Services projects.

ICT To purchase necessary technology to provide a new RMBC website, a new database of citizen information, a software Corporate Council Connected C8 engine to integrate all business systems. New CRM Solution, 5 900 400 400 900 400 400 - - - Services Programme new ENTERPRISE workflow and case management systems (part of refresh)

Corporate Individual Electoral Development of a Database for individual elector registration C4 5 50 - - 50 - - - - - Services Registration Database in place of household registration

Economy & The programme is a rolling scheme for carrying out its D16 Rights of Way 40 100 100 100 100 100 100 - - - Environment statutory function of Maintaining its rights of way network.

Achieve a number of projects in the Middleton Masterplan. - Create a clear, attractive and safe pedestrian routes between the town centre, Market place/Long street, the 'Golden cluster' and other key areas. Economy & Middleton Town Centre D17 - Improve the appeareance of heritage assets including Edgar 40 1,600 - - 1,600 - - - - - Environment Phase 3 Page 84 Page Wood. - Compliment the Township Heritage Initiative (THI) project - Enhancement of Middleton Old Cemetery in partnership with the Green Volunteers & Friends Group

Achieve a number of projects in the Middleton Masterplan. - Create a clear, attractive and safe pedestrian routes Phase 2 - Town Centres between the town centre, Market place/Long street, the Economy & Management Programme - D20 'Golden cluster' and other key areas. 40 300 300 - 300 300 - - - - Environment Conservation area Infrastructure - Improve the appeareance of heritage assets including Edgar improvements Wood. - Compliment the Township Heritage Initiative (THI) project

Improvement works to the rear elevations that face Tesco. Phase 2 - Town Centres Some potential improvements to the frontages and smaller Economy & D21 Management Programme - • development opportunities that may exist with Glenbridge. 40 250 250 - 250 250 - - - - Environment Middleton Gardens Phase 3 Completion of the remaining sections of public realm around the properties

Phase 2 - Town Centres Management Programme - • Economy & Works to enhance the linkages between the Town Centre D18 Town Centre East 40 - 350 - - 350 - - - - Environment East scheme and Yorkshire Street. connections (The Bank, Bell Street/Penn Street). Page 13 of 19 Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

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Usefullife ADDITIONAL REVENUE DIRECT COST(Annual) 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Phase 2 - Town Centres Management Programme - Members requested high quality enhanced events space Economy & D25 Demolition Programme site scheme. Includes revenue implications of £200k for events 40 230 500 - - 500 - - - - - Environment enhancements to create and £30k for maintenance. events space Page 85 Page

To address derelict land & residential acquisition & clearance. Economy & Empty Properties, Derelict D22 Outcomes - tidying and encouraging development of derelict 40 425 425 425 425 425 425 - - - Environment Land and Clearance

land, acquiring/clearing residential properties. Sitedevelopment

The project will provide investment to assist in funding to Economy & D27 Site Development Fund assemble and develop sites in Council ownership for 40 100 - - 100 - - - - - Environment subsequent disposal.

The programme is a rolling replacement scheme for Economy & Vehicle Replacement replacement of the authorities' two-hundred plus vehicles. D28 7 935 921 1,031 935 921 1,031 - - - Environment Programme The programme aims to replace assets when they have

Vehicles exceeded the most cost-effective period of operation.

Total New Schemes and Annual Allocations 230 10,928 7,790 6,800 10,928 7,790 6,800 - - - Page 14 of 19

Appendix B5 - Spend to Save schemes and Other schemes

Expenditure Funding Funding Financed By Future Income Government Grants and External Prudential Borrowing Funded from Capital Schemes (£'000) Contributions (£'000) Future Income Streams (£'000)

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SCHEMETYPE

Usefullife 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Empty Properties, Derelict Economy & Land and Clearance To address empty properties. Outcomes - bringing empty private sector D26 40 426 426 - - - - 426 426 - Environment (previously approved by properties back into use.

Clearance Cabinet 1/7/13)

Economy & Spend to Save scheme. Construction of wind turbines. Scheme is subject N2 Wind Farm Phases 2 & 3 20 1,000 2,500 1,900 - - - 1,000 2,500 1,900

Environment to change

Building

acquisition/

construction Infrastructure &

On-going update and replacement of leisure centre equipment across the Economy & D8 L4L Leisure Equipment borough. Funding to cover the prudential borrowing is paid from L4L to 5 360 100 576 - - - 360 100 576 Environment RMBC via the contract fee. This is built into contract / efficiencies with L4L.

Wheelie bins have an estimated life of 10 years. Some wheelie bins in the Economy & borough were first introduced in 1991. As bins in the borough become older D9 Replacement wheeled bins 10 85 105 125 - - - 85 105 125 Environment demand to replace bins which are no longer fit for purpose is likely to

Equipment increase. Page 86 Page Wheelie bins for the collection of paper/card introduced in 2009 on a Economy & D11 Waste paper blue bins request basis. So far over 50,000 take up since first introduction. Greater 10 160 160 - - - - 160 160 - Environment uptake of paper recycling will help reduce the waste levy.

This scheme aims to deliver dramatic improvements in Kirkholt, the largest Economy & D23 Kirkholt Investment estate in the borough and one its most deprived areas (and in the country 40 3,500 3,000 - 500 - - 3,000 3,000 - Environment

as a whole). Infrastructure

Social Enterprise - Leighton A2 Adult Services To purchase Layton House to facilitate new service delivery. 40 - 425 - - - - - 425 - House

To facilitate an Environment Agency strategic project and funding Economy & D5 River Roch Flood Storage intervention to improve flood alleviation in the River Roch corridor through 40 110 - - - - - 110 - - Environment

the acquisition of property or other land agreement. Building& land acquisition Total Match Funded Schemes 5,641 6,716 2,601 500 - - 5,141 6,716 2,601 Page 15 of 19 Appendix 6 - Members bids

Expenditure Funding Prudential Borrowing or Capital Government Grants and External (£'000) Capital Schemes (£'000) Receipts (£'000) Contributions (£'000)

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Useful life Useful DIRECT ADDITIONAL COST REVENUE (Annual) 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Complete enhancements and improvements to the car parks and footpaths Economy & Hollingworth Lake Paths and at Hollingworth Lake, including: (1) Extension of parking at the information M1 40 - 200 - - 200 - - - - - Environment Car Parks centre to include a Coach Park, (2) Resurface track at rear of lake, (3) Page 87 Page Resurface Hollingworth road car park

Economy & Extensive drainage works and reinstatement of kerbstones and repair of M2 Syke Common Access Road 40 - 130 - - 130 - - - - -

Environment potholes in the middle of Syke Common Infrastructure To develop and maintain St Wilfreds Playing Fields, Shawclough for the Economy & St Wilfreds Playing Fields purpose of football, cricket and other informal sports. To maintain the lodge M3 20 4 77 - - - - - 77 - - Environment and Lodge at St Wilfreds Playing Fields Shawclough for the purpose of Angling/pond dipping. Annual Revenue Cost of £4k.

RMBC and partners have previously spent large allocations of capital & private funding to improve Rochdale Town Centre. We have gateways in the two wards making the bid and after consultation with residents and Economy & M4 Pride in our Town visitors, it is clear that the issue of litter is a major issue. The objective of the 10 5 12 - - 12 - - - - - Environment scheme is to put large concrete bins in relevant areas and to remove existing metal bins to other areas within the town centre to help the public keep the town centre clear of litter. Annual Revenue Cost of £5k

Equipment Economy & Kick Pitch on Robinsons Establish a Kick Pitch for community use at Robinson's Common. Annual M5 5 8 117 - - 67 - - 50 - - Environment Common Revenue Cost £8k.

New and improved play equipment on the children's area at the rear of Economy & Play and Kick Pitches in M6 Denholme Road (off Queensway), a floodlit all-weather pitch on Kirkholt and 5 - 139 128 - 139 128 - - - - Environment Balderstone & Kirkholt a toddler's playground on Kirkholt. Total ongoing schemes that began before 14/15 17 675 128 - 548 128 - 127 - - Page 16 of 19

Appendix C - Township Recommendations 2014/15 Expenditure 2014/15 Funding

Government Grants, External Contributions or Self Capital Schemes (£'000) Prudential Borrowing or Capital Receipts (£'000) Financing (£'000) Comments

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME

Heywood Heywood Heywood

Pennines Pennines Pennines

Rochdale Rochdale Rochdale

ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL

Middleton Middleton Middleton

COST(Annual)

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME DIRECT REVENUE REVENUE DIRECT

Economy & Town Hall Adaptation and D3 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 Environment Restoration

Initial bid was £200k to secure £1.9m of Heritage Lottery Funding Economy & D2 Edgar Wood & Middleton THI 200 200 - 200 200 200 - 200 - - - - Environment R,M,H - All recommended to approve the £200k P - Recommended to fully remove the bid.

Initial bid was for £6,000k made up of £3,000k borrowing and £3,000k external funding.

R, M -Recommended that the scheme does not go ahead H - Recommended the scheme go ahead P - Recommended the scheme go ahead , providing there is no impact on existing youth Economy & service budgets and services. N1 Youth Zone 6,000 - 6,000 - 3,000 - 3,000 - 3,000 - 3,000 - Environment Other Comments - concerns were raised regarding annual running costs (£450k was mentioned) and how this would impact on existing youth services, and whether funding should

Appendix 1 Match Funded Schemes Funded Match 1 Appendix be spent on strengthening existing youth service instead. Suggested that if does go ahead, have smaller youth centres in each Township as it was felt that the youth from each area would not want to mix with other areas.

Economy & Town Centres Capital D15 1,594 1,594 1,594 1,594 1,119 1,119 1,119 1,119 475 475 475 475 Environment Programme

Childrens Basic Need - Provision of new B1 2,318 2,318 2,318 2,318 - - - - 2,318 2,318 2,318 2,318 Services school places

Childrens Capital Maintenance B2 2,364 2,364 2,364 2,364 - - - - 2,364 2,364 2,364 2,364 Services Programme

Page 88 Page Childrens Devolved Formula Capital for B4 507 507 507 507 - - - - 507 507 507 507 Services Schools

Economy & Additional Local Highways D12 233 233 233 233 - - - - 233 233 233 233 Environment Maintenance Funding

Economy & D13 Local Transport Plan 2,979 2,979 2,979 2,979 - - - - 2,979 2,979 2,979 2,979 Environment

Economy & D19 Woodland Improvement Grants 5 5 5 5 - - - - 5 5 5 5

Environment Appendix 2 - Externally Funded Schemes Funded - Externally 2 Appendix Economy & D24 Stakehill Industrial Estate 118 118 118 118 - - - - 118 118 118 118 Environment

A1 Adult Services Disabled Facilities Grants 937 937 937 937 - - - - 937 937 937 937

Economy & Highway Investment D14 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 - - - -

Environment Programme

14/15 Appendix 3 - Pre - Pre 3 Appendix Page 17 of 19

2014/15 Expenditure 2014/15 Funding

Government Grants, External Contributions or Self Capital Schemes (£'000) Prudential Borrowing or Capital Receipts (£'000) Financing (£'000) Comments

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME

Heywood Heywood Heywood

Pennines Pennines Pennines

Rochdale Rochdale Rochdale

ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL

Middleton Middleton Middleton

COST(Annual)

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME DIRECT REVENUE REVENUE DIRECT

Initial bid was £400k Corporate C1 Township Capital Funds 400 320 400 400 400 320 400 400 - - - - Services R,P,H - Recommended to leave at £400k. M - Recommended to cut to £320k if all townships take the same % cut.

Initial bid was £2,400k

Economy & R,M,H - Recommended to cut by 20% to £1,920k D1 Planned Maintenance Budget 1,920 1,920 1,680 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,680 1,920 - - - - Environment P - Recommended to cut by 30% to £1,680k

Page 89 Page Comment (at Rochdale)- as long as this is enough to cover statutory works Initial bid was £750k

P,M,H - Recommended to remove completely R - Recommended to cut by 50% to £375k Economy & D4 Housing Standards - - - 375 - - - 375 - - - - Environment Service Comment - Removal of this funding will result in the council having no response to the

Appendix 1 Match Funded Schemes Funded Match 1 Appendix most desperate hardship cases who will then have to cope with sub-standard housing conditions or a lack of heating. The funding is NOT used for area based grant programmes and is used to benefit only the most needy hardship cases across the borough, often in response to cases presented by elected members. Initial bid was £363k

M,R - Recommended to approve full £363k

A1 Adult Services Disabled Facilities Grants 290 363 - 363 290 363 - 363 - - - - P - Recommended to remove H - Recommended to cut to £290k

Comments - are we being efficient in reclaiming and reusing stairlifts? Will this allocation be enough to meet demand and clear any backlog? Initial bid was £100k Corporate C2 Home Security Project - - - 80 - - - 80 - - - - Services P, M, H - Recommended to remove R - Recommended to approve £80k

Grounds Maintenance Economy & D6 Equipment Replacement 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 - - - - Environment Programme

Economy & D10 Upgrade of play equipment 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 - - - - Appendix 4 - New Schemes and Annual Allocations Annual - and Schemes New 4 Appendix Environment Initial bid was £140k

Corporate Armed Forces - Public Art and H,R - Recommended to approve £80k - £20k per Township, and remove element relating to the C9 80 - - 80 80 - - 80 - - - - Services Reflection Gardens reflection garden/ database. P,M - Recommended to remove completely

Initial bid was £665k Corporate C6 ICT Refresh Programme 532 532 499 532 532 532 499 532 - - - - Services R,M,H - Recommended to cut by 20% to £532k P - Recommended to cut by 25% to £499k Initial bid was £750k

Corporate C5 ICT Programmes 750 750 750 600 750 750 750 600 - - - - P,M,H - Recommended to approve £750k Services R - Recommended to cut by 20% to £600k due to other suggested ICT cuts, but further information required on implications.

Initial bid was £900k Corporate C8 Council Connected Programme 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 - - - - Services All Townships agreed with the recommendation of a 50% cut. Rochdale raised the Website as a priority area of the proposed scheme, which they want to go ahead. Page 18 of 19

2014/15 Expenditure 2014/15 Funding

Government Grants, External Contributions or Self Capital Schemes (£'000) Prudential Borrowing or Capital Receipts (£'000) Financing (£'000) Comments

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME

Heywood Heywood Heywood

Pennines Pennines Pennines

Rochdale Rochdale Rochdale

ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL

Middleton Middleton Middleton

COST(Annual)

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME DIRECT REVENUE REVENUE DIRECT

Corporate Individual Electoral Registration C4 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 - - - - Services Database

Initial bid was £100k

Economy & D16 Rights of Way 50 80 80 100 50 80 80 100 - - - - M, P - Recommended to reduce by 20% to £80k Environment H - Recommended to reduce by 50% to £50k R - Recommended to go with full 100%

Initial bid was £1,600k

H, R, P - Recommended to fully remove Economy & D17 Middleton Town Centre Phase 3 - 1,600 - - - 1,600 ------M - Recommended to include at £1,600k Environment It was suggested that a number of smaller Middleton Town Centre schemes are submitted so they can be judged individually rather than a 'wish list'.

Appendix 1 Match Funded Schemes Funded Match 1 Appendix Initial bid was £300k Phase 2 - Town Centres Economy & Management Programme - H, P - Recommended to fully remove D20 - 300 - 150 - 300 - 150 - - - - Environment Conservation area M - Recommended to include at £300k improvements R - Recommended to include at £150k, with focus on completing the 'Golden Cluster' pedestrianisation.

Initial bid was £250k Phase 2 - Town Centres Economy & D21 Management Programme - • - 250 - 200 - 250 - 200 - - - - H, P - Recommended to fully remove Environment Middleton Gardens Phase 3 M - Recommended to include at £250k R - Recommended to include at £200k

Phase 2 - Town Centres Management Programme - • Economy & D18 Town Centre East connections ------No bid for 2014/15 - review next year Environment (The Bank, Bell Street/Penn Page 90 Page Street).

Initial bid was for £500k capital and £230k revenue for events and maintenance. Phase 2 - Town Centres Appendix 4 - New Schemes and Annual Allocations Annual - and Schemes New 4 Appendix Management Programme - All Townships agreed that the capital bid should be reduced and the site turned into a car park Economy & D25 Demolition Programme site 30 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 - - - - rather than an events space. Suggested reduction was 60% to £200k. Site to include boarding's Environment enhancements to create events etc. to show images of how the town centre will look once complete. Reduce £230k revenue space budget request so that it only covers maintenance costs (no new event budget) - suggested at £30k. New car park income should also be able to help fund the site.

Initial bid was £425k Economy & Empty Properties, Derelict Land D22 213 425 425 425 213 425 425 425 - - - - Environment and Clearance R,M,P - Recommended to include at full £425k H - Recommended to include at 50% - £213k

Economy & D27 Site Development Fund 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 - - - - Environment

Initial bid was £935k Economy & Vehicle Replacement D28 935 935 842 935 935 935 842 935 - - - - Environment Programme R,M,H - All recommended to fully approve at £935k P - Recommended to cut by 10% to £842k Page 19 of 19

2014/15 Expenditure 2014/15 Funding

Government Grants, External Contributions or Self Capital Schemes (£'000) Prudential Borrowing or Capital Receipts (£'000) Financing (£'000) Comments

No SERVICE SCHEME NAME

Heywood Heywood Heywood

Pennines Pennines Pennines

Rochdale Rochdale Rochdale

ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL

Middleton Middleton Middleton

COST(Annual)

SCHEME TYPE SCHEME DIRECT REVENUE REVENUE DIRECT

Empty Properties, Derelict Land Economy & D26 and Clearance (previously 426 426 426 426 - - - - 426 426 426 426 Environment approved by Cabinet 1/7/13)

Economy & This was approved subject to a review of the business case as may be reduction in N2 Wind Farm Phases 2 & 3 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 - - - - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Environment Government subsidy following Autumn Statement.

Economy & D8 L4L Leisure Equipment 360 360 360 360 - - - - 360 360 360 360 Environment

Page 91 Page Economy & D9 Replacement wheeled bins 85 85 85 85 - - - - 85 85 85 85 Environment

Economy & D11 Waste paper blue bins 160 160 160 160 - - - - 160 160 160 160 Environment

Economy & D23 Kirkholt Investment 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 - - - - 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500

Appendix 1 Match Funded Schemes Funded Match 1 Appendix Environment Initial bid was £425k in 15/16

Appendix 5 - Invest to Save & Other - Schemes & Invest 5 Save to Appendix Social Enterprise - Leighton A2 Adult Services ------R,M,H - All recommended to fully approve at £425k House P - Recommended to remove - questioned the cost, and why this specific area/ building had been chosen. Economy & D5 River Roch Flood Storage 110 110 110 110 - - - - 110 110 110 110 Environment

Initial bid was £200k Economy & Hollingworth Lake Paths and M1 - - 200 200 - - 200 200 - - - - Environment Car Parks R,P - Recommended to fully approve at £200k H, M - Recommended to remove.

Initial bid was £130k Economy & M2 Syke Common Access Road - - - 130 - - - 130 - - - - Environment R - Recommended to fully approve at £130k H,P,M - Recommended to remove.

Initial bid was £77k external funded with £10k revenue cost Economy & St Wilfreds Playing Fields and M3 4 - - - 77 ------77 Environment Lodge R - Recommended to approve H, P, M - Recommended to remove.

Initial bid was £12k with £5k revenue cost Economy & M4 Pride in our Town 5 - - - 12 - - - 12 - - - - Environment R - Recommended to approve - suggested that could save money on street cleaning.

H, P, M - Recommended to remove. Appendix 6 - Schemes Members 6 Appendix Initial bid was £117k (£50k externally funded) with £8k revenue cost Economy & Kick Pitch on Robinsons M5 8 - - - 117 - - - 67 - - - 50 Environment Common R - Recommended to approve H, P, M - Recommended to remove. Initial bid was £139k in 14/15 and £128k in 15/16 Economy & Play and Kick Pitches in M6 - - - 139 - - - 139 - - - - Environment Balderstone & Kirkholt R - Recommended to approve H, P, M - Recommended to remove. Total New Schemes and Annual Allocations 47 35,866 32,171 35,372 31,531 15,889 15,194 15,395 14,427 19,977 16,977 19,977 17,104 NOT FOR PUBLICATION

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