Decision details

1.            That the latest assessment, including the findings of the Greater Manchester Disabled People’s Panel 2022 Survey be noted.

2.            That the GMCA record its thanks  to both Rick Burgess and Michele Scattergood for the presentation of the Disabled People’s Panel survey results.

3.            That the GMCA record its thanks to Councillor Amanda Chadderton for leading on the mobilisation of 306 ‘warm banks’ across GM ahead of the winter period.

4.            That the GMCA would lobby government ahead of the ‘fiscal event’ on 17^th November on the pressing need to ensure that benefits rise in line with current rates of inflation to combat the further entrenchment of poverty, and that Council budgets be protected to ensure they were able to provide suitable levels of support.

5.            That the GM Mayor invite a representative of the GM Disabled People’s Panel to join him in the conversation he was seeking with the ‘Big Five’ energy providers on agreeing a moratorium on disconnection from energy supplies over the winter period.

6.            That the GMCA continues to consider the cost-of-living crisis as a specific item each month.