Decision details

1.      That Members of the GMCA welcomed the opportunity to take part in events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2022 and that it be a further reminder that there will never be room for racism, hate or discrimination in Greater Manchester.

2.      That it be noted that the GM Mayor met with the Secretary of State on the 26 January 2022 as only he can enable a review, variate or withdrawal of the Clean Air Scheme.  The Secretary of State has been requested to consider all options, in particular to lift the Government’s legal direction on all ten Greater Manchester Local Authorities to provide more time for compliance to be achieved.

3.      That it be noted that Members of the GMCA were committed to improving air quality and the health of residents but also recognised that major changes were needed to the current scheme.  The request made to the Secretary of State followed previous articulations regarding the fear that the current scheme may not be successful in achieving compliance by 2024 but would cause real hardship to many businesses in GM as a result of recent changes to the supply chain and cost of inflation.

4.      That it be note that there would be further engagement regarding the proposed Clean Air Zone in 7-10 days’ time and an update provided at the next meeting of the GMCA.