Decision details

Create and implement a Greater Manchester scheme for permitting work on the highway coordinated by Transport for Greater Manchester.

The Executive Meeting has recommended to the Council Meeting that it:-

(i)           agree in principle to the areas of delegation to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority in respect of the proposed Greater Manchester Road Activity Permit Scheme as presented in paragraphs 2.2.1 to 2.2.6 of the report, and delegate authority to the Council Solicitor, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Executive Councillor (Transportation) to agree the final nature of the delegations and to conclude any further remaining detail;

(ii)         confirm the establishment of a joint arrangement with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee and the other nine district local authorities in Greater Manchester in respect of the proposed Greater Manchester Road Activity Permit Scheme.

(iii)       authorise the Council Solicitor, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Executive Councillor (Transportation) to make the consequential amendments to the Council’s Constitution upon the progression and implementation of the Scheme.

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Consultation has been done at a Greater Manchester level.