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Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
That the minutes of the GMCA Resources Committee meeting held on 27 October 2023 be approved as a correct record.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
1. That the contents of the paper be noted.
2. That intention to progress with development of the Housing Delivery Plan, in line with the timeframe, be approved.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
2. That authority be delegated to the GMCA Treasurer, acting in consultation with the GMCA Solicitor and Monitoring Officer, to effect the necessary legal agreements for the individual grants between the GMCA and grant recipients.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
4. That approval be given to the use of already committed resources to support the development of Innovation Greater Manchester in its new form in 2023/24 and to consider 2024/25 resources as part of the Retained Business Rates process.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
That the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-Year Review Report 2023/24 be approved.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
1. That the contents of the report and the accompanying Violence Reduction Strategy be noted.
2. That approval and commitment be given to a ten-year strategic plan to reduce violence across Greater Manchester.
3. That a commitment be given to work with the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and its partners to implement the commitments set out in the strategy.
4. That the update from the Mayor of Greater Manchester, on plans to work to work with the Royal Foundation on pathways for vulnerable young people be received.
5. That the comments made by Councillor Nadim Muslim, on behalf of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, be received.
6. That it be noted that the Deputy Mayor will lead on the development of a detailed action plan over the coming months.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
1. That the progress made with the response to the 2022 Big Disability Survey and the issues which have been identified relating to its delivery be noted.
2. That the importance of its constituent organisations achieving a co-ordinated, multi-stakeholder, and effectively resourced Greater Manchester wide response, aimed at improving the lives of disabled people be actively endorsed.
3. That the comments contributed by Melvin Bradley, Co-Chair of the Greater Manchester Disabled People’s Panel, be received.
4. That the ten Greater Manchester Local Authorities be requested to ensure that there were clear consistent arrangements in place to respond to the recommendations of the Greater Manchester Disabled People’s Panel.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
That the statement from the Deputy Mayor updating on the progress of the Baird Review be received.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
That the minutes of the GMCA Audit Committee meeting held on 15 November 2023 be noted.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
That the minutes of the Bee Network Committee meeting held on 26 October 2023 be noted.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
That the minutes of the GMCA Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 25 October 2023 be noted.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
That the minutes of the GMCA meeting held on 27 October 2023 be approved as a correct record.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
There were no declarations of interest made in relation to any item on the agenda.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
1. That White Ribbon Day be acknowledged and that the GMCA reaffirms its continued strong support.
2. That the update on the news arising from the Autumn Statement on the Greater Manchester funding model for devolution be received.
3. That the update on Greater Manchester Investment Zone expansion arising from the Autumn Statement be received.
4. That the concerns arising from the lack of updates within the Autumn Statement on local authority funding and the household support fund be acknowledged and that these concerns be voiced directly to the Government.
5. That it be advised that Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester will be attending the Government Covid Inquiry, alongside the GMCA Solicitor and Monitoring Officer, to give evidence, noting that he would be advising that a devolved approach to Greater Manchester’s emergency structure would have delivered a faster approach to the pandemic.
6. That the update on the successes arising from Tranche 1 of the Bee Network and the identified areas for improvements be received.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 24/11/2023 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 24/11/2023
Decision:
That apologies be received from Councillor David Molyneux (Wigan),Tom Stannard (Salford) & Caroline Simpson (Stockport).
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
• 14 December; 2 – 4 PM
• 25 January; 2 – 4 PM
• 22 February; 2 – 4 PM
• 21 March; 2 – 4 PM
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED/-
1. That the current position in relation to CRSTS1 and the recent announcement of indicative funding for CRSTS2 be noted.
2. That it be noted that the Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) in relation to the £53.6m Active Travel allocation within CRSTS1 has been submitted and approved in line with the previously agreed CRSTS assurance process. The drawdown of specific financial releases in relation to individual schemes within this overall allocation would be progressed through the previously agreed Mayoral Challenge Fund (MCF) governance process, as detailed within this report.
3. That the proposed reallocation of £6.8m CRSTS funding from the A577 Complementary Works scheme to the Golborne Station scheme be noted.
4. That in line with previously adopted practice, the draw-down of Active Travel funding as be approved as follows:
· £1m of ATF3 funding for delivery of the Salford Irwell Street Phase 1 scheme;
· £0.25m of ATF4 funding for the development of the Manchester Cycleway, Yellow Brick Road scheme;
· £0.35m of ATF4 funding for the development of the Manchester Cycleway, CYCLOPS scheme
· £0.17m of ATF4 funding for the development of the Bury Parkhills Road, Heywood Street Junctions scheme; and
· £0.12m of ATF4 funding for the development of the Bury Radcliffe Metrolink Active Travel Access Package.
5. That it be agreed that the consideration and approval of the bid to the second round of funding for the DfT’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) Scheme to the Chief Executive, GMCA and TfGM for submission to Government by 15th December.
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED/-
1. That the contents of the report be noted.
2. That plans to reduce road casualty figures through engagement with business owners to encourage the adoption of accountability standards through operation AVRO be noted.
3. That it be agreed that details of neighbourhood policing inspectors be shared with the Committee to allow members to share road safety issues directly with GMP.
4. That it be agreed that on behalf of the Committee a letter be sent to the Department of Transport outlining the concerns of members alongside recommending that a review of the existing criteria for the installation of speed cameras be undertaken.
5. That be agreed that a meeting be arranged with the Chief Constable to explore the options available to Greater Manchester until a response from Government is received.
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED/-
1. That it be noted that the key role the Greater Manchester Streets for All Design Guide will have in helping the region achieve the ambition set out in the Streets for All Strategy, GMTS 2040, and in building the Bee Network.
2. That the Greater Manchester Streets for All Design Guide V1.1; be adopted.
3. That it be noted that all schemes funded through the GMCA should be developed and designed following the approach and requirements set out in the Streets for All Design Guidance.
4. That it be noted that Supplementary Technical Guidance and any minor updates to the Design Guide be agreed by TfGM and local authorities using the GM Transport Strategy, GM Highways and GM Delivery Groups.
5. That it be noted that the commitment to return to this Committee in the event of substantive revision and update.
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED/-
1. That the progress on Greater Manchester’s committed transport delivery programme be noted.
2. That progress against the existing Right Mix vision and established 2040 Transport Strategy key performance indicators be noted.
3. That it be agreed that the implications of KPI monitoring, and delivery progress should be considered carefully to shape the refresh of the Local Transport Plan.
4. That it be noted that the Rapid Transit Strategy, that would also include an update on the position around Tram-Train schemes and long-term rapid transit options would be brought to a future meeting of the Committee.
5. That the measures that have been deployed to improve safety on the network, including the launch of the #IsThisOK? campaign to encourage men travelling on public transport to consider their behaviour towards women and girls be noted.
6. That it be noted that TfGM had received funding following a successful joint bid with the British Transport Police and have since procured the headsets and the VR software needed for the delivery of VR Headset Scheme. Virtual reality headsets will be used to give youngsters an insight into the real impact missile attacks on trains, trams and buses have on passengers and drivers which will potentially deter antisocial behaviour on the network.
7. That further details on the merger of A560 Stockport Road scheme with Tameside - Hattersley Viaduct scheme be provided to Councillor Bray following the meeting.
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
That the minutes of the Bee Network Committee held on 26 October 2023 be approved as a correct record.
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
The Chair welcomed Dame Sarah Storey, Active Travel Commissioner, Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner and Michael Parker, Chief Inspector for Road Safety to the meeting.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Paul Prescott, Dan Costello, Elaine Taylor, Aidan Williams, Paul Dennett and Hamid Khurram.
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
None received.
Decision Maker: Bee Network Committee
Made at meeting: 23/11/2023 - Bee Network Committee
Decision published: 23/11/2023
Effective from: 23/11/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED/-
1. That it be noted that following a public consultation which attracted 750,000 responses the Transport Secretary has asked all train operators to withdraw their proposals to close ticket offices.
2. In noting the concerns raised around the decision taken by Avanti West Coast to remove 1 train per hour from their London-Manchester route from December, it was agreed that a further performance update be provided under the rail programme item that was currently scheduled for January 2024.
3. That the update in relation to the performance of Tranche 1 services be noted and that the relevant data in relation to punctuality of services be circulated to members following the meeting.
4. That it be noted that to improve customer experience further improvements to the Bee Network application including the added functionality of journey planning including apple and google pay functionality would be included within future updates of the Bee Network application.
This opportunity has been ring-fenced to the
10x Local Authorities. Local Authorities were given allocations
based on:
1. Funding allocated within the GM Multiply Scheme investment
plan
2. This was shared based on % of care leavers in GM within each
borough.
Authorities were invited to submit an Expression of Interest to
deliver this tailored and targeted support to detail:
1. Linked to the mini-specification, how they would deliver Part
A
2. Linked to the mini-specification, how they would deliver Part
B
3. Costings, broken down by financial year and by the 2 parts
7x Authorities have submitted an EOI so far and all of these EOIs
following assessment and any necessary follow-ups/negotiations have
been approved.
Decision Maker: Treasurer GMCA
Decision published: 17/11/2023
Effective from: 25/11/2023
Decision:
Multiply is a UK Shared Prosperity Fund
(UKSPF) funded national programme, commissioned and delivered
locally, to support adults who do not have GCSE/Level 2 maths or
equivalent to gain skills in Maths/Numeracy.
A key aim of the GM Multiply Scheme is to offer tailored support to
care experienced residents across Greater Manchester. The activity
should boost residents confidence with numbers, and provide an
initial opportunity to access maths/numeracy skills
provision.
Following an Expression of Interest process, the Grant award has
been approved to the following Authorities & 1x college:
Authority / Financial Year 23/34 / Financial Year 24/25 /
Total
Bury / £18,285 / £23,850 / £42,135
Manchester / £91,425 / £119,250 / £210,675
Oldham / £21,333 / £27,825 / £49,158
Rochdale / £24,380 / £31,800 / £56,180
Salford / £30,475 / £39,750 / £70,225
Tameside / £5,195.60 / £15,872.40 / £21.068
Wigan / £21,333 / £27,825 / £49,158
College allocation
Tameside College / 25,279.40 / £23,877.60 /
£49,157
Local Authorities were invited to submit Expressions of Interest
linked to a mini specification to offer this support directly to
their care experienced residents, following a range of consultation
and engagement activities.
Please note that Tameside Council requested their Part B allocation
be granted directly to Tameside College and GMCA have approved
this.
The mini specification is attached.
The Expression of Interest Document is attached.
Lead officer: Nicola Ward