Issue - decisions

The Cabinet considered an update on the progress of the Stockport Interchange scheme, since the last report approved by Cabinet in June 2018, and specifically the progress made on the procurement of the preferred Main Contractor and Development Partner and has:-

·         given approval to the selection of a preferred Main Contractor and Development Partner by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) as set out in Confidential Appendix Two to this report;

·         given approval to the proposal from TfGM to enter into the first stage Pre-Construction Services Agreement with the preferred Main Contractor;

·         given approval to the proposal from TfGM to enter into the Interim Collaboration Agreement with the preferred Development Partner; and

·         delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Place and the Borough Treasurer, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration to progress the development of the scheme and any delivery model, subject to further approvals being sought for any expenditure not previously authorised.