Decision details

Chairs Announcements and Urgent Business

Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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