Decision details

1. That the progress made in relation to the Growth Deal Transport schemes, as set out in Section 3 and 4 of the report, be noted.

2. That the progress made in relation to the Non-Transport Skills Capital and Economic Development and Regeneration (ED &R) programmes, as set out in Section 6 of the report, be noted.

3. In relation to the Stockport Mixed Use scheme:

·         that it be noted that the Full Business Case health check has recently been undertaken

·         that it be noted that GM Chief Executives have (in line with agreed governance) agreed the allocation of Growth Deal programme contingency allowance to the scheme

·         that the remaining contribution of £8.845 million from the Mayors Challenge Fund (MCF) to provide the full, overall, contribution to the scheme from the MCF of £11.263 million be approved

·         that Final Full Approval to the scheme be granted to enable a contract for the main construction works to be awarded and for the scheme to progress.

4. That the expenditure approval of Growth Deal funding for the remaining two packages of the Oldham Town Centre Regeneration works, as set out in Section 5 of the report, be agreed, subject to confirmation of the funding and approval by the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM.