Agenda and decisions

That apologies be received and noted from Councillor Neil Emmott, Councillor David Molyneux, Cllr Nazia Rehman, Tom Stannard and Tony Oakman.

1.           That it be noted that the recent publication of the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) did not include proposals that would deliver the required capacity uplifts nor the intra-city connectivity that would allow for levelling up in the North of England.

2.           That the proposal for the GM Mayor to address Government, along with other Metro Mayors to call for a mediation process that would enable an opportunity for land value capture proposals to be considered and alternative IRP options to be developed be endorsed.

3.           That it be noted that the Wigan Council Leader and GM Mayor would be sharing their concerns with Government regarding the missed potential for a Wigan transport hub as a result of the extension of the HS2 West Coast mainline to Preston, given the impact of the decision would likely reduce the economic return for Greater Manchester.

4.           That the GMCA would continue to actively represent residents of Greater Manchester at all opportunities, urging for a convening of the Convention of the North to formally make representations to Government.

To receive declarations of interest in any item for discussion at the meeting. A blank form for declaring interests has been circulated with the agenda; please ensure that this is returned to the Governance & Scrutiny Officer 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

That it be noted that Councillor Andrew Western declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in relation to item 14, GMP Site – Chester Road – Trafford.

To consider the approval of the minutes of the GMCA meeting held on 29 October 2021.

That the minutes of the GMCA meeting held on 29 October 2021 be approved.

To note the minutes of the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership Board held on 16 November 2021.

That the minutes of the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership Board held on 16 November 2021 be noted.

To note the minutes of the Corporate Issues & Reform Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 16 November 2021.

That the minutes of the Corporate Issues & Reform Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 16 November 2021be noted.

The GMCA is requested to –

1.      Note the appointment of Councillor Daalat Ali to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority as substitute member for Rochdale Council.

2.      Note the appointment of Councillor Shah Wazir to the Clean Air Charging Authorities and Air Quality Administration Committees as substitute member for Rochdale Council.

1.        That the appointment of Councillor Dalaat Ali to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority as substitute member for Rochdale Council be noted.

2.        That the appointment of Councillor Shah Wazir to the Clean Air Charging Authorities and Air Quality Administration Committees as substitute member for Rochdale Council be noted.

Report of Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

1.          That the appointment of Mike Blackburn as Non-Executive Director of TfGM be approved.

2.          That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA &  TfGM, to formalise the terms of the appointment.

Report of Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett, Portfolio Lead for Housing, Homelessness and Infrastructure.

1.    That progress be noted and that the GMCA would continue its support.

2.    That further exploration of actions relating specifically to joint commissioning opportunities, data sharing, and early help standards be supported.

Report of Cllr Elise Wilson, Portfolio Lead for Economy.

That the latest update of the Greater Manchester Economic Resilience Dashboard and response, including delivery of the Local Industrial Strategy and Greater Manchester Economic Vision, be noted.

Report of Cllr David Molyneux, Portfolio Lead for Investment and Resources.

1.            That the current 2021/22 forecast of £625.7 million compared to the 2021/22 quarter 1 capital forecast of £681.7 million be noted.

2.            That the additional funding secured of £3.4 million for the Clean Bus Fund from the Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU), as outlined in para 8.1 of the report, be noted.

3.            That the addition to the Capital Programme of Clean Air Plan Electric Vehicle Taxi Infrastructure (part of the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan) be approved with a current forecast of £0.9 million in 2021/22, £1.3 million in 2022/23 and £0.8 million in 2023/24.

4.            That the grant of £0.1m to Greater Manchester FOF Limited Partnership be approved and that it be noted that this will be funded by a corresponding sum distributed to the GMCA from Evergreen Holding Fund.

Report of Cllr David Molyneux, Portfolio Lead for Investment and Resources.

1.            That an increase to the Mayoral budget of £535k, to be funded from reserves, as set out in Section 2 of the report, be approved.

2.            That an increase to the GMCA General budget of £13.746m, fully funded from additional income and use of reserves, as set out in Section 3 of the report, be approved.

3.            That the use of revenue reserves earmarked for the capital programme to increase the TfGM revenue budget for costs relating to two approved capital schemes that cannot be capitalised, be approved. That it be noted that the transfer would be offset by a commensurate reduction in the capital programme.

·                     £0.730m to fund the Mayors Challenge Fund programme.

·                     £0.800m of revenue costs relating to the temporary Metrolink Park and Ride facility at Whitefield.

Report of Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

1.           That the release of up to £532,000 of MCF funding for the Stockport Hazel Grove Phase 1 scheme be approved, in order to secure full approval and enable signing of the necessary legal agreements.

2.           That TfGM be requested to seek regulatory approval from the Department for Transport to allow further long-term side road zebra trials as recommended in section 3 of the report.

Report of Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

1.            That the disposal of the GMP Chester Road Site be approved.

2.            That the Joint Venture between the GMCA, Trafford Council and a Developer Partner, on terms to be agreed, be approved.

3.            That the £642,500 of funding needed to appoint a development partner and obtain detailed planning consent for the scheme be approved.

4.            That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM and GMCA Treasurer to commence the procurement process and appoint a development partner.

5.            That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM and GMCA Treasurer to agree appropriate legal agreements with Trafford Council.

6.            That authority be delegated to the GMCA Treasurer acting in conjunction with the GMCA Monitoring Officer to prepare and effect the necessary legal agreements.

Report of Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett, Portfolio Lead for Housing, Homelessness and Infrastructure.

1.            That the GM Housing Investment Loans Fund loan detailed in the table below and as detailed further in this and the accompanying Part B report be approved.

BORROWER     SCHEME                DISTRICT    LOAN

Corbar Ltd          Aldersgate Rd,       Stockport      £1.464m

                           Great Moor

2.            That authority be delegated to the GMCA Treasurer acting in conjunction with the GMCA Monitoring Officer to prepare and effect the necessary legal agreements.

That, under section 100 (A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public should be excluded from the meeting for the following items on business on the grounds that this involved the likely disclosure of exempt information, as set out in the relevant paragraphs of Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

That, under section 100 (A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public should be excluded from the meeting for the following items on business on the grounds that this involved the likely disclosure of exempt information, as set out in the relevant paragraphs of Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

Report of Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett, Portfolio Lead for Housing, Homelessness and Infrastructure.

Clerk’s Note: This item was considered in support of the report considered in Part A of the agenda (Item 15 above refers).

That the report be noted.