Forward plan

Forward Plan of Key Decisions - 1 March - 31 May 2025 (reissued #3)  (01/03/2025 to 31/05/2025)

Plan items
No. Item

Green City Region

1.

Net Zero Housing Retrofit Framework Agreement

Decision maker:  Group Chief Finance Officer

Decision due:   March 2025

Lead officer:  Nic Langman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/08/2024

Transport

2.

Bus Franchising

Decision maker:  Group Chief Executive, GM Mayor, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

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

3.

City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS)

Decision maker:  Group Chief Executive, Bee Network Committee, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

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

4.

Bus Depot Acquisitions

Decision maker:  Group Chief Executive, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

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

5.

Bus Depot Leases Tranche 2 and 3

Decision maker:  Group Chief Executive

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Jacqueline Elliott

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

6.

Bus Depot Acquisitions Treasurer Decision Tranches 1, 2 & 3

Decision maker:  Group Chief Finance Officer

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Jacqueline Elliott

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

7.

Subsidised Services

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee, Group Chief Executive

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Stephen Rhodes

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

8.

Active Travel Programme

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Richard Nickson

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

9.

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

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

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

10.

Transport Network Planning and Review Process

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Stephen Rhodes

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

11.

Bee Network Advertising Policy

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Steve Warrener

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

12.

Integrated Measures Ticketing and Customer

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Helen Humble

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/09/2024

13.

Improving Journeys: Early Interventions

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 1 Mar 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Anthony Murden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/01/2025

14.

Bee Network Rail Integration New!

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 28 Mar 2025 and 31 Jul 2025

Lead officer:  Simon Elliott

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

15.

Bus Pinch Points and Maintenance Programme New!

Decision maker:  Bee Network Committee

Decision due:   Between 28 Mar 2025 and 30 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Anthony Murden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

Technical Education & Skills

16.

ESF Skills for Growth Commissioning

Decision maker:  Group Chief Executive

Decision due:   Between 1 Mar 2025 and 31 May 2025

Lead officer:  Gemma Marsh

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

17.

Procurement of GM Individual Placement & Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) Initiative New!

Decision maker:  Group Chief Finance Officer

Decision due:   Between 14 Apr 2025 and 16 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Gemma Marsh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

18.

Contract extensions for Support to Succeed and Community Grants New!

Decision maker:  Group Chief Finance Officer

Decision due:   Between 12 May 2025 and 16 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Gemma Marsh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

19.

Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) programme for 2025/26 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   28 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Nic Witton-Dowd

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

20.

GM Adult Skills Update New!

Decision maker:  GM Mayor, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   28 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Gemma Marsh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/03/2025

21.

Grant award to the 10 GM Local Authorities to deliver the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer New!

Decision maker:  Group Chief Finance Officer

Decision due:   Between 4 Apr 2025 and 31 May 2025

Lead officer:  Nic Witton-Dowd

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/03/2025

Resources and Investment

22.

Approval of the GMCA Capital Strategy for 2025/26 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   28 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2025

23.

Approval of the Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Strategy 2025/26 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   28 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2025

24.

Greater Manchester Business Funds

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Kirsteen Armitage

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

25.

GM UKSPF Programme - Progress and Performance Management Process

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Alison Gordon

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/03/2024

26.

Mayoral General Budget 2026/27 and Precept Proposals including GMFRS New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   January 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

27.

GMCA General Revenue Budget 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

28.

Transport Revenue Budget 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

29.

Mayoral General Revenue Budget 2026/27 including GMFRS New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

30.

Waste and Recycling Revenue Budget 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

31.

GMCA Capital Programme 2025-2029 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

32.

GMCA Revenue Update Quarter 3 - 2025/26 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

33.

Approval of the GMCA Capital Strategy for 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   March 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

34.

Approval of the Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Strategy 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   March 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

35.

Revenue and capital budget updates New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

36.

Approach to the allocation of UKSPF for 25/26 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   28 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Gemma Marsh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

Housing First

37.

GM City Deal Receipts - Investment Approval Recommendations

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Michael Walmsley

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

38.

GM Brownfield Programme

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Michael Walmsley

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

39.

Greater Manchester Housing Funds

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Michael Walmsley

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

40.

Agreement to using further Greater Manchester Housing Investment Loan Fund surpluses

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Michael Walmsley

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

41.

Greater Manchester Property Funds

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   Between 1 Apr 2025 and 30 Jun 2025

Originally due:   1 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Andrew McIntosh

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

42.

GMCA Homelessness and A Bed Every Night Budgets New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   28 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Joe Donohue

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2025

43.

Integrated Water Management/Resilience New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   May 2025

Lead officer:  David Hodcroft

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2025

Children & Young People

44.

GM parent-toddler mental health support for 2-5 year olds New!

Decision maker:  Group Chief Finance Officer

Decision due:   Not before 28th Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Miriam Loxham

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

Policy & Reform

45.

'GM Live Well' Local Implementation Support Fund New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   28 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Forrest

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

46.

Approach to the allocation and use of flexibilities in the Integrated Settlement Funding for 2025-26 New!

Decision maker:  Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Decision due:   28 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  John Wrathmell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2025

Digital City Region

47.

Digital Participation in Schools Programme New!

Decision maker:  Group Chief Finance Officer

Decision due:   14 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Phil Swan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2025