Forward plan

Forward Plan of Key Decisions - 1 December 2023 - 29 February 2024  (01/12/2023 to 29/02/2024)

Plan items
No. Item

Green City Region

1.

Investment in recycling processing infrastructure

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Dec 2023 and 31 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  David Taylor

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/09/2023

2.

Future service provision for waste management in Greater Manchester

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Dec 2023 and 29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  David Taylor

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/09/2023

3.

GMCA ECO4 and GBIS Flex SoI V5 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   15 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Anees Mank

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

4.

Biowaste management strategy and procurement of treatment capacity New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   22 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  David Taylor

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

Transport

5.

Bus Franchising

Decision maker:  Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM, GM Mayor, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/10/2022

6.

City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS)

Decision maker:  Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM, Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2022

7.

Bus Depot Acquisitions

Decision maker:  Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/09/2022

8.

Bus Depot Leases Tranche 2 and 3

Decision maker:  Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Jacqueline Elliott

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/09/2022

9.

Bus Depot Acquisitions Treasurer Decision Tranches 1, 2 & 3

Decision maker:  Treasurer GMCA

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Jacqueline Elliott

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/09/2022

10.

Subsidised Services

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee, Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Stephen Rhodes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/05/2021

11.

Active Travel Programme

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Richard Nickson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2022

12.

Local Growth Deal ( 1, 2 and 3) six monthly progress update

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/05/2021

13.

Active Travel Capital Pipeline

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Jan 2024 and 31 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Richard Nickson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/08/2023

14.

Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas Fund 2 Bid Submission

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee, Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM

Decision due:   Between 1 Mar 2024 and 31 May 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/10/2023

15.

Bee Network Advertising Policy New!

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 30 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

16.

Local Transport Plan New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Dec 2023 and 31 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Martin Lax

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

17.

Transport Network Planning and Review Process New!

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Stephen Rhodes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

18.

Improving Journeys Orbital Routes (Quality Bus Transit) New!

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Jan 2024 and 30 Apr 2024

Lead officer:  Anthony Murden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

19.

Sale West to Altrincham Network Improvements New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Feb 2024 and 29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Anthony Murden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

Technical Education & Skills

20.

ESF Skills for Growth Commissioning

Decision maker:  Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Gemma Marsh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2022

21.

GM Adult Skills Programme (including devolved Adult Education Budget and Free Courses for Jobs funding) 2022/2023 academic year update and 2023/2024 academic year forward plan

Decision maker:  Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM

Decision due:   Between 1 Feb 2024 and 30 Apr 2024

Lead officer:  Gemma Marsh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/11/2022

22.

Skills Bootcamps 2024 - 2025: Contract extensions for wave 4 providers to continue delivery into wave 5. Wave 5 commissioning

Decision maker:  Treasurer GMCA

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Hannah Vincent

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2023

Resources and Investment

23.

Greater Manchester Business Funds

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Kirsteen Armitage

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/05/2021

24.

Revenue and capital budget updates

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/09/2023

25.

Mayoral General Budget 2024/25 and Precept Proposals including GMFRS New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   26 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

26.

GMCA General Revenue Budget 2024/25 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   9 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

27.

Transport Revenue Budget 2024/25 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   9 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

28.

Mayoral General Revenue Budget 2024/25 including GMFRS New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   9 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

29.

Waste and Recycling Revenue Budget 2024/25 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   9 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

30.

GMCA Capital Programme 2023-2027 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   9 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

31.

GMCA Revenue Update Quarter 3 - 2023/24 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   9 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

32.

Approval of the GMCA Capital Strategy for 2024/25 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   22 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Lindsey Keech

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

33.

Approval of the Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Strategy 2024/25 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   22 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Lindsey Keech

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

Housing

34.

GM City Deal Receipts - Investment Approval Recommendations

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Michael Walmsley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/10/2022

35.

GM Brownfield Programme

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Michael Walmsley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/07/2023

36.

Greater Manchester Housing Funds

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Michael Walmsley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/05/2021

37.

Agreement to using further Greater Manchester Housing Investment Loan Fund surpluses

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Michael Walmsley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/03/2022

38.

Greater Manchester Property Funds

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Oct 2024 and 31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Andrew McIntosh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/05/2021

39.

GM Brownfield Programme - Year 2 and 3 Methodology and Allocations

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   26 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Andrew McIntosh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/10/2023

Economy, Business and Inclusive Growth

40.

UKSPF E23 Addressing Inequalities in Business Support New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   15 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  John Wrathmell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023

41.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund- Support for the Social Economy New!

Decision maker:  Treasurer GMCA

Decision due:   Between 1 Feb 2024 and 30 Apr 2024

Lead officer:  John Wrathmell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023