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 endorses a request received from the LGBTQ+ Panel to commit to the ending of Conversion Therapy in Greater Manchester.

 

2.              That the GMCA notes the decision of Deputy Mayor Baroness Beverley Hughes to step down from the role, and the proposal for Kate Green to be nominated by the GM Mayor as her successor in the role subject to the confirmation of the GM Police, Fire & Crime Panel on 5th December 2022.

 

3.              That the GMCA agrees to adopt the position that, if the widespread cancellation of train services by Transpennine Express is not resolved, and the return of three trains per hour between Manchester and London is not reintroduced by Avanti, the Government will be urged to strip the franchise from both companies upon the expiration of the contracts in the new year.

 

4.               That it be noted that today was ‘White Ribbon Day’ and that the update on the on the progress of the GMCA ‘IsThisOk?’ campaign be received.

Publication date: 29/11/2022

Date of decision: 25/11/2022

Decided at meeting: 25/11/2022 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority