Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
- That the GMCA record its thanks to all those who participated,
especially Cllr David Greenhalgh, as the Portfolio Lead for Culture
and Rose Marley, in the Together in One Voice event o 28 May,
celebrating how communities have pulled together through these
unprecedented times.
- That recognition be given to Councillor David Greenhalgh and the
cultural team, in partnership with business, the Arts and charities
for ensuring young people who don’t have on-line access to
benefit from activities through the delivery of over 22,000
cultural packs.
- That the GMCA record its thanks to all GM Local Authority
Leaders and Staff, public bodies of GM, Community & Voluntary
Organisations who continue to work together to support people in
response to the Covid-19 crisis, with special thanks to front line
services supporting those most vulnerable.
- That the current position on Covid-19 related response be noted
and that it also be noted that hospital admissions for non-covid
related issues have begun to increase, with the public encouraged
to present to their doctor if they experience any health issues and
Covid-19 symptoms to ensure they are assessed
appropriately.
- That it be noted that the GM ‘Test and Trace’ scheme
will work in conjunction a national system and that the local
element of the scheme was crucial to ensure all communities could
be reached.
- That it be noted that work was underway to ascertain the level
of resources, both financial and personnel to support Mass Testing
and Contact Tracing to inform the ‘Ask’ of
Government.
- That it be noted that the Government has responded to GM’s
request for a further financial package, providing support up to
August 2020, to support Metrolink services which has enabled the
frequency to be increased to a 12 minute service.
- That it also be noted that discussions will continue with
Government regarding longer term public transport funding, with an
update on progress to be reported to the GMCA.
- That it be noted that GM has some concerns regarding the
Government’s Registration Prospectus for the Building Safety
Fund announced on 11 March to address building cladding safety,
specifically in relation to the size, scope, ‘first come
first served’ approach, restricted eligibility in terms
building height and individuals who have already commissioned
works, timetable and the tight application window from 1 June to 31
July 2020.
- That City Mayor Paul Dennett, Portfolio Lead for Housing,
Homelessness and Infrastructure and Chair of the High Rise Task
Force to respond to the Secretary of State regarding the Prospectus
for the Building Safety Fund on behalf of the GMCA.
- That it be agreed that the report circulated on GM Bounce Back
Loans Scheme be considered as an item of Urgent
Business.
Publication date: 02/06/2020
Date of decision: 29/05/2020
Decided at meeting: 29/05/2020 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority