Agenda and decisions

Apologies were received and noted from Cllr John Vickers (Wigan), Cllr Howard Sykes (Oldham) & Steve Warrener (TfGM).

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 Councillor Phil Burke noted an interest in relation to his employment at Metrolink.

To consider the approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 25^th July 2024.

That the minutes of the meeting of the meeting of 25 July 2024 be agreed as a true and correct record.

A report of Martin Lax, Transport Strategy Director, TfGM.

1.   That the current progress relating to electromobility in the GM region be noted.

2.   That it be noted that forecast growth and demand for charging infrastructure will be used to inform the emerging Local Transport Plan.

3.   That the introduction of an indicator which will track GM’s progress in facilitating charging for households without off-street parking be endorsed.

4.   That the introduction of a zero-emission journey tracker be endorsed,

5.   That the update on the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure programmes of work be noted.

6.   That committee members be provided with details of contacts within their own authorities collating site details for potential LEVI funding.

7.  That the rates for GM owned charging assets be shared with members.

A report of Chris Barnes, Network Director Infrastructure, TfGM

1.  That the current position, recent progress and key milestones on the transport infrastructure pipeline be noted.

2.  That the CRSTS releases as approved by the GMCA Group Chief Executive under delegated authority be noted.

3.  That the drawdown of CRSTS funding and associated scheme progression be approved as follows:

·       Bus Pinch Points and Maintenance: £1.0m;

·       Sale West to North Altrincham Network Improvements (SCOOT Upgrades, Firsway Crossing and Bus Stop Upgrades): £0.6m and Final Business Case;

·       High Speed / Northern Powerhouse Rail: £1.31m;

·       Integrated Measures Customer Travel Information Digital Improvements: £5.3m and Final Business Case;

4.  That drawdown of £4.444m capital funding and Final Business Case for the Salford Central Enhancements scheme be approved.

5.  That the drawdown of £3.83m for GM’s Active Travel Fund (ATF) Tranche 4 Extension subject to this award being added to the GMCA Capital Programme.

6.  That the drawdown of Active Travel programme funding be approved as follows:

·     Bury Fishpool Phase 2: £3.83m (CRSTS funding through the MCF programme);

·     Bury Pimhole: £1.91m (CRSTS funding through the MCF programme);

7.  That the MCF scheme budget variations for Bury Council be agreed as set out in sections 6.7 & 6.8; and

8.  That the allocation of Capability Fund, Tranche 4, (Revenue Grant) as set out in sections 6.9 & 6.10 be approved.

A report to be presented by Fran Wilkinson, Customer & Growth Director, TfGM.

A report of Martin Lax, Transport Strategy Director, TfGM.

That the current position in relation to the High-Speed Rail Programme in Greater Manchester, the future areas of development and current Government timeframes be noted.

A report to be presented by Simon Elliott, Head of Rail, TfGM.

1.      That the importance of the rail network for Greater Manchester and unlocking future economic growth be noted.

2.      That the Government’s plans for rail reform and ongoing GM engagement with Shadow Great British Railways be noted.

3.      That the proposal for further engagement with HMG, rail partners and others to explore and influence legislative and structural options that would achieve GM ambitions be noted.

4.      That there be a commitment to cascading all relevant updates to local authority officers to ensure that it is captured within their local plans.

The next meeting will take place on Thursday 24^th October at 2pm.

25^th October 2024.