Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 August 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 13 August 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

To consider whether it is in the public to exclude the public during consideration of the following agenda items which contains information “not for publication by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) and to consider any representations received to the notice of the intention to consider exempt information at this meeting:

At the time of publication no representations have been received.

RESOLVED – That in order to prevent the disclosure of information which was not for publication by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), the disclosure of which would not be in the public interest, would not be fair and would be in breach of Data Protection principles, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the ‘not for publication’ appendices to the following items, should the content of these appendices need to be discussed:-

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) reported that the Corporate Director for People, in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement), had taken an urgent decision to increase the charge for Schools Meals by 10p per week, due to rising costs for the supply of meals. The decision was taken urgently as there was not a meeting of the Executive before the start of the School Year.

RESOLVED – That the decision be noted.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair and Executive Councillors on any matters within the powers and duties of the Executive, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.  (Questions must be submitted no later than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting on the card provided.  These are available at the meeting and at local libraries and information centres. You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions)

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Executive on any matters within its powers and duties, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

Three questions were submitted.

(i)            The first question asked whether the Executive had received a copy of the legal advice provided to the Woodford Community Council in relation to their application for the designation of Woodford as a Neighbourhood Area and whether the reasons for any decision of the Executive on this matter would be set out in the minutes.

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) replied that the additional documents referred to in the question had been circulated to members of the Executive. He also clarified that the final decision on the application would be taken by the Council Meeting on 17 October 2013, but confirmed that the reasons for any recommendation of the Executive to the Council Meeting would be included in the minutes of this meeting.

(ii)          The second question asked whether the Executive was aware of the support from neighbouring communities for the efforts of the Woodford Community Council to pursue the neighbourhood planning approach.

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) replied potential collaboration with adjoining communities was known to the Executive and was detailed in the report at agenda item 10. He added that a further letter from Poynton with Worth Town Council had been received that day which had been circulated to the Executive.

(iii)         The third question queried whether the comparison between the application to establish a Neighbourhood Area and Forum for Woodford and that of the case of Daws Hill that had been made in the report at agenda item 10 was appropriate, given some significant differences between the two sites.

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) replied that the Executive would acknowledge the factual and geographical differences between the Daws Hill and Woodford sites, but that the more important comparison was between the Planning policy, process and status. The legal significance of the Daws Hill case was of importance to the Executive as it set out that a local authority has a broad discretion as to the area to be designated as a Neighbourhood Area and that the Council should exercise its discretion in the normal way by considering all relevant matters and disregarding all irrelevant matters.  The Executive Councillor stated that neither the Executive nor the Council would blindly follow a previous decision but would look at the facts of the existing application and make a determination using the broad discretion that was given to local authorities and which was clarified in the Daws Hill case.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Adult Care Services)

The draft 2013 – 16 Carers Strategy is the local response to both the national Carers Strategy – “Recognised, Valued and supported” and new carers legislation set out in the Care and Support White Paper and Bill. The strategy has been produced on behalf of the inter-agency Stockport Carers Partnership Board and covers carers of all ages and situations. It sets out a vision for carers’ services and aims to inform the future commissioning and provision of service in Stockport. Performance against the jointly agreed targets set out in the Strategy will be measured through a separate Delivery Plan.

The Executive is recommended to approve the 2013-16 Carers Strategy.

Officer contact: Julie Farley, 07875 990110, julie.farley@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Adult Care Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to adopt the Adult and Young Carers Strategy for 2013-16. The Strategy had been developed in conjunction with the multi-agency Stockport Carers Partnership Board, which included representatives of carers themselves. The Strategy was in part a local response to the national Carers Strategy and new legislation likely to come forward in the Care and Support Bill, but also set out a vision for carers services and aimed to inform future commissioning and service provision.

Executive Councillors welcomed the Strategy and the invaluable work of carers in Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Adult & Young Carers Strategy for 2013-16 be approved.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance)

This report aims to do two things in particular. First, it provides comments on the progress of the 2013/14-2014/15 savings programme and makes some further proposals in relation to the items deferred at the July meeting. Second, it gives the Executive an opportunity to reflect on the forecasts for 2015/16-2016/17 and to outline the response it believes represents the way forward for the Council in the face of such a challenging set of figures.

The Executive is recommended to:

(i)        Note the results of the consultation on library opening hours and agree the new schedule of opening hours included in Appendix A to be effective from 2 January 2014;

(ii)       Note the consultations and agree to the replacement of the mobile library which currently operates in Adswood/Bridgehall with a fixed facility in Bridgehall Community Centre (see paragraph 2.10 of the report)

(iii)      Agree that the appropriate consultations should be undertaken on the savings proposals in relation to the Integrated Prevention Service (see paragraphs 2.11 to 2.19 of the report) and the assisted transport provision element of the Disability Review (see paragraphs 2.25 to 2.28 of the report)

(iv)     Note the positions regarding the Play Development Team proposal (see paragraphs  2.20 to 2.22 of the report) and the Corporate and Support Services Review and Redesign project (see paragraphs 2.29 to 2.32 of the report)

(v)       Agree to the establishment of an ‘Investing in Stockport’ programme of reform and growth which includes and addresses the issues identified and discussed in section 4 of the report.

Officer contact: Steve Houston, 0161 474 4001, steve.houston@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider proposals for further savings deferred from the July Meeting and also provided an update on progress in delivering the 2013/14-2014/15 savings programme. The report also set out a response to the financial challenges facing the Council in 2015-17.

Executive Councillors highlighted challenges facing services within their portfolios and activities being undertaken to address these.

RESOLVED – That

(i)            the consultation results on library opening hours be noted and the new schedule of opening hours be agreed with effective from 2 January 2014, as set out at Appendix A of the report;

(ii)          the consultation in relation to the mobile library in Adswood/ Bridgehall be noted and its replacement with a fixed facility in Bridgehall Community Centre be approved, as detailed at paragraph 2.10 of the report;

(iii)         the appropriate consultation be agreed to be undertaken on the savings proposals relating to Integrated Prevention Services, as detailed at paragraphs 2.11 to 2.19 of the report, and the assisted transport provision element of the Disability Review, as detailed at  paragraphs 2.25 to 2.32 of the report;

(iv)         the position in relation to the Play Development Team proposal, as set out at paragraphs 2.20 to 2.22 of the report and the Corporate and Support Services Review and Redesign project, as detailed at paragraphs 2.29 to 2.32 of the report, be noted; and

(v)          the establishment of an ‘Investing in Stockport’ Programme of reform and growth which included and addressed the issues identified and discussed in Section 4 of the report be agreed.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer & Community Services)

Stockport’s Council Tax Support (CTS) and Council Tax Discount (CTD) scheme was agreed and implemented for 2013/14. This report considers the impact of the schemes to date. Both schemes have been implemented very successfully with fewer problems than anticipated. It is a requirement that the CTD and CTS schemes are formally considered for the year 2014/15. The schemes agreed have budget implications for the 2014/15 budget.

The Executive is asked to endorse the Council Tax Discount Scheme and the Council Tax Support Scheme, Including the minor changes from 20113/14 as outlined in the report and recommend that the Council Meeting adopts the changes.

Officer contact: Alison Blount, 0161 474 5107, alison.blount@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer & Community Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to review the impact of the Council Tax Support and Council Tax Discount Schemes agreed and implemented for 2013/14, and to consider a scheme and its budget implications for 2014/15. The proposed scheme was substantially the same as the existing with some minor amendments. Overall, both schemes had been operating successfully since they were introduced.

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to approve the Council Tax Support Scheme and the Council Tax Discount Scheme for 2014/15 as set out in the report and at Appendix 2 to include the minor changes to the existing scheme as detailed in the report.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

This report proposes a strategic approach to managing advertising on behalf of the Council on all Council assets including those on or adjacent to highway land and within car parks. The medium term financial plan report which was approved by the Executive in December 2012 identified collaborative work with Trafford Council as an opportunity to generate income from advertising on the highway. This report identifies how this approved proposal will be delivered.

The Executive is requested to adopt the strategic approach to managing advertising on behalf of the Council on all Council assets including those on or adjacent to highway land and within car parks and the associated policy, as set out in the report and its appendix.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 435, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider a proposal to introduce a new strategic approach to managing advertising on behalf of the Council on all Council assets, including those on or adjacent to highway land and within car parks. The proposals furthered the decision of the Executive in December 2012 relating to increased collaborative working with Trafford Council.

RESOLVED – That the strategic approach to managing advertising on behalf of the Council on all Council assets, including those on or adjacent to highway land and within car parks, and the associated policy as set out in Appendix A of the report, be adopted.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

The report details the options for progressing Phase Two of the Stockport Exchange (formerly Grand Central) development.  The purpose of the report is to seek authority from the Executive to progress with the next phase of the development supported by Council investment of £18.5m funded through prudential borrowing.

(Note: this report contains information ‘not for publication’ contained in its appendices and these have been circulated to executive councillors only)

Based on the information contained in the report and, in particular, the details in Confidential Appendices 2 and 3 the Executive is recommended to:

·                approve that the Council in partnership with Muse Developments Ltd proceed with phase 2 of the Grand Central/Stockport Exchange development, namely the construction of the first office and hotel buildings and the associated public realm and highway works;

·                approve the use of Prudential Borrowing to finance phase two of the development of Stockport Exchange;

·                give delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in conjunction with the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services) and the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) to work with Muse to secure the most financially beneficial funding arrangement to secure the developments and, subject to the final financial arrangements satisfying the aim of the development providing a positive financial assessment, to enter into all the appropriate agreements/leases to enable the construction, funding, operation and use of the buildings. 

Officer contact: George Perrin, 0161 474 4510, George.perrin@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to agree the next stages of delivery for Phase 2 of Grand Central (Stockport Exchange) redevelopment, including proposals to fund the development of Grade A office accommodation and a new hotel.

(Note: the report included information ‘not for publication’ contained in its appendices that were circulated to executive councillors only).

RESOLVED – That in light of the information contained in the report, and set out in the appendices,

·                approval be given to the Council, in partnership with Muse Developments Ltd, proceeding with phase 2 of the Grand Central/Stockport Exchange development, namely the construction of the first office and hotel buildings and the associated public realm and highway works;

·                the use of Prudential Borrowing to finance phase two of the development of Stockport Exchange be approved; and

·                authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in conjunction with the Executive Councillors (Corporate, Customer & Community Services) and (Economic Development & Regeneration) to work with Muse to secure the most financially beneficial funding arrangement to secure the developments and, subject to the final financial arrangements satisfying the aim of the development providing a positive financial assessment, to enter into all the appropriate agreements/leases to enable the construction, funding, operation and use of the buildings. 

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

The report sets out the implications of applications submitted by Woodford Community Council seeking to establish the Woodford Neighbourhood Forum and Woodford Neighbourhood Area under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011. The report also seeks the Council’s determination of those applications.

(1) The Executive is asked to determine, in the light of the information contained within this report and the views of the Environment & Economy Scrutiny Committee and the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee, which of the following options should be commended to the full Council meeting:

a)    approve designation of the area shown on the plan in Appendix D as the Woodford Neighbourhood Area.  The recommended area excludes the SEMMMS road scheme corridor but includes the Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site; or

b)   approve designation of the area shown on the plan in Appendix E as the Woodford Neighbourhood Area.  The recommended area excludes both the SEMMMS road scheme corridor and the Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site.

(2) Subject to having regard to the views of the Environment & Economy Scrutiny Committee and the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee, the Executive is recommended to approve the designation of Woodford Neighbourhood Forum as the neighbourhood forum for the Woodford Neighbourhood Area.

Officer contact: Richard Wood, 0161 474 4386, richard.wood@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider an application received from Woodford Community Council to establish the Woodford Neighbourhood Forum and Woodford Neighbourhood Area in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011. The report set out the legal background to the applications, details of consultation responses, and other matters pertinent to the determination of the application. The views of the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee and the Environment & Economy Scrutiny Committee were also reported.

The Leader of the Council clarified that the following additional documents had been circulated:-

·         excerpts of recently published National Planning Policy Guidance relating to neighbourhood planning;

·         a letter from Harrow Estates’ Legal Director;

·         legal advice provided to Woodford Community Council;

·         a further letter on behalf of Woodford Community Council detailing their counsel’s view of the letter from Harrow Estates; and

·         a letter from Poynton with Worth Town Council.

The Leader of the Council further clarified that the report had also been re-circulated with a correction of the minor formatting error that had resulted in changes to the paragraph numbering.

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) acknowledged the arguments put forward by the Woodford Community Council for the inclusion of the Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site in the Neighbourhood Area (including the legal advice they had received) and the support for this position from local councillors, the local MP and bodies from neighbouring areas. He also acknowledged the arguments put forward by the owners of this site for its exclusions from the Area.

The Executive Councillor stated that the Council had sought its own legal advice and he was satisfied that the relevant legislation and guidance granted the Council broad discretion in determining applications of this nature, and that it was a matter of judgement for the Council whether or not any given site was appropriate for designation. The Executive Councillor stated that having considered all the information in detail, and having regard to all material factors arising in respect of the land, he was advising the Executive that it recommend that the Council Meeting approve the Neighbourhood Area as proposed, but with the exclusion of the SEMMMS corridor and the Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site as they were not considered appropriate for inclusion in the designation. The Executive Councillor set out the reasons for this, in addition to those already contained in the report.

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to approve the application for the designation of a Woodford Neighbourhood Area and the creation of Neighbourhood Forum in accordance with the plan shown at Appendix E of the report, excluding the SEMMMS Road scheme corridor and the Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site, on the following grounds:-

(In relation to the SEMMMS Road Scheme Corridor)

·         The road scheme was a key part of the wider South East Manchester Multi-Modal Strategy, with clear implications for the wider sub-region and beyond.

·         The SEMMMS road schemes (and predecessor schemes dating back many years) had been given considerable policy support in both statutory development plan and Council transport policy terms.  Currently this was afforded by ‘saved’ UDP Review policy ST2.2 (“Protection for Major Road Schemes”) and Core Strategy Core Policy CS10 (“An Effective and Sustainable Transport Network”).

·         A planning application was expected for the road scheme imminently. Assuming that planning permission was granted, work was expected to start in late 2014, with the scheme scheduled for completion by late 2017.  As such the planning issue relating to the SEMMMS road scheme would be resolved through the grant of permission and development commenced well in advance of the completion of any neighbourhood plan.

·         The road scheme proposals had been subject to a significant amount of consultation over a long period, in particular since their inclusion in the 2001 SEMMMS strategy.

(In relation to the Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site)

·         The aerodrome site had been the subject  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

Many Local Planning Authorities, including Stockport, devote considerable time and effort to offering pre-application planning advice (PE) and see it as a key part of delivering a good planning service. A considerable number of requests for advice are of a speculative nature and do not lead to the submission of an application and currently the authority absorbs the cost of offering this service without any subsequent social, economic or environmental benefits. This report discusses the issues around these matters and builds on the decision of the authority to adopt a charging regime for Pre-application advice as part of a previously agreed budget saving and outlines the suggested charging schedule.

The Executive Meeting is recommended to endorse the proposed charging rates and enable the Development Management Service to introduce the charges from mid-October / Early November 2013.

Officer contact: Emma Curle, 0161 474 3542, emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider proposals to introduce charges for pre-application advice in relation to development management issues. The proposals would ensure that Council resources could be better used to process and determine applications submitted and would bring the Council into line with other local authorities in the region. Charges for advice would vary according to the scale of the proposed development.

RESOLVED – That the proposed charging rates for pre-application advice in relation to development management matters as detailed under paragraph 1.17 of the report, be approved and that these charges be introduced from Mid-October/ Early November 2013.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

This report summarises the outcome of the phase two public consultation and the subsequent amendments to the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road emerging preferred scheme to develop the preferred scheme for the planning application.

The Executive is requested to note the responses to the consultation and endorse the approach taken by the project team in responding to them and approve the changes report.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider the outcome of phase 2 of the public consultation and the subsequent amendments to the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road emerging preferred scheme that would inform the submission of the planning application.

The Executive Councillor reported that a letter had been received from the Department of Transport confirming the funding arrangements for the relief road. He further commended the hard work of officers involved in the extensive public engagement and consultation process.

RESOLVED – That

·         the responses to Phase 2 of the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road Scheme consultation be noted;

·         the approach taken by the Project Team in responding to the feedback be endorsed; and

·         the changes report arising from the consultation be approved.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

This report provides information on the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road scheme and requests approval to submit a planning application for the scheme. The scheme is being jointly promoted by the three local authorities through whose areas it runs, Stockport, Cheshire East and Manchester City Councils, and all three authorities will need to consider the planning implications for their areas.

The report also describes the requirements for compulsory purchase orders, side road orders and changes to the rights of way network required for the scheme. The rights of way changes proposed include diversions to the existing network to facilitate the building of the road and also changes in status from footpath to bridleway to improve the connectivity for local cyclists and horse riders.

The Executive is requested to

·         approve the preferred scheme and the submission of the planning application for the A6 to Manchester Relief Road scheme and delegate the approval of the final plans, planning submission and associated assessment documents to the Chief Executive and Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

·         approve the making of the necessary associated, compulsory purchase orders, side road orders and public rights of way changes including diversions and changes of status from footpath to bridleway with detailed report on these orders to be agreed with the Chief Executive and Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 435, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to give approval to the submission of the planning application for the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road. The report also described the requirements for compulsory purchase orders, side road orders and changes to the rights of way network that would be required as a result of the scheme.

RESOLVED –  (1) That approval be given to the preferred scheme for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road and the submission of the planning application, with approval of the final plans, planning submission and associated assessment documents being delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration).

(2) That in order to ensure the delivery of the Manchester Airport Relief Road approval be given to the making of the necessary associated compulsory purchase orders, side road orders and public rights of way changes, including diversions and changes of status from footpath to bridleway with detailed reports on these orders being agreed with the Chief Executive and Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration).

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

This report provides an update on the procurement process for appointing a contractor to develop the design and construct the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road.  The construction element of the works is subject to granting of powers, including planning permission and the associated legal orders.

(Note: the report contains information that is ‘not for publication’ in the appendix that has been circulated to executive councillors only)

The Executive is

·         requested to note progress to date and approve the process that has been used to appoint a contractor for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road;

·         recommended to delegate to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) the appointment of the contractor and make any other ancillary decisions and legal agreements with organisation ‘A’ as identified in the Confidential Appendix attached to the report.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Executive Meeting on progress with appointing a contactor to develop the design and construct the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road. The construction element of the works would be subject to the granting of powers, including planning permission and associated legal orders.

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ contained within its appendix that had been circulated to executive councillors only).

RESOLVED –  (1) That progress with the appointment of contractor for the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road be noted and the process used be approved.

(2) That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be authorised to appoint the contractor for the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road and make other ancillary decisions and legal agreements with the organisation ‘A’ as set out in the Exempt Appendix to the report.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

This report describes the proposed alignment of the South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy (SEMMMS) Relief Road i.e., A6 to M60 including Stepping Hill Link and the Poynton bypass and their proposed protection once the Highways Agency route protection is removed. The report also seeks agreement regarding the future of the Highways Agency property along the proposed route.

The Executive is requested to:-

·         to approve the protection of the alignments for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, A6 to M60 and Poynton bypass phases of the SEMMMS Relief Road, their inclusion in the Local Development Framework and the proposed approach to the Highways Agency Property along the route.

·         accept that once the local authority becomes responsible for the route they will also become responsible for assessing any blight claims which would be considered in line with Council policy.

·         accept that there may be financial implications regarding the transfer of property from the Highways Agency to the Council and request a further report.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider protecting the proposed alignment of the SEMMMS Relief Road A6 to M60, the Stepping Hill Link and Poynton bypass as the Highways Agency route protection was proposed to be removed. The report also set out implications for the Council of the Highways Agency property along the proposed route.

RESOLVED – That

·         approval be given to protection of the alignments for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, A6 to M60 and Poynton bypass phases of the SEMMMS Relief Road, their inclusion on the Local Development Framework and the proposed approach to the Highway Agency Property along the route as detailed in the report;

·         once the Council becomes responsible for the route the Council accept responsibility for assessing any blight claims and that these be considered in line with Council policy; and

·         any financial implications regarding the transfer of property from the Highways Agency to the Council be accepted and that a further report be submitted on this matter.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council.

This report provides an update on the commercial terms which have been completed with Manchester Airport Group for the new lease on Airport City South and commercial arrangements proposed for the land which will form part of Airport City North currently held in Trust by Manchester City Council for all the Greater Manchester Authorities.  The details of this are provided in the Exempt Appendix to this report as agreed by Manchester City Council.

The report also seeks authority to amend the Trust Deed for the land to strengthen the consultative arrangements by Manchester City Council with the District Councils on property decisions that are needed to be made in the future.

(Note: the report includes information ‘not for publication’ within its appendix that has been circulated to executive councillors only)

The Executive is asked to delegate to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader authority to: 

·         approve arrangements for varying the consultation arrangements of the Trust Deed between Manchester City Council and the other 9 Greater Manchester Authorities as identified in this report.

·         approve the commercial terms as identified in Confidential Appendix 1.

Officer contact: Barry Khan, 0161 474 3202, barry.khan@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider proposed commercial terms that had been completed with the Manchester Airport Group for the new lease on Airport City South and commercial arrangements for the land which would form part of Airport City North, currently held in Trust by Manchester City Council (MCC). The report also sought authority to amend the Trust Deed for the land to strengthen the consultative arrangements by MCC with the other Greater Manchester Authorities on property decisions that needed to be made in the future.

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ contained within its appendix that had been circulated to executive councillors only).

RESOLVED – That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council (Police, Reform & Finance), be authorised to

·         approve arrangements for varying consultation arrangements of the Trust Deed between Manchester City Council and the other nine Greater Manchester Authorities in relation to land connected to Airport Cities North and South, as identified in the report;

·         approve the commercial terms for the land assembly required to facilitate Airport Cities North and South as set out in the Exempt Appendix to the report.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance)

The report sets out the decision notices published on 2 September 2013 from the most recent meetings of the AGMA Executive Board and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) held on 30 August 2013.

The Executive is invited to note the decisions.

Officer contact: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Executive of the decisions taken by the AGMA Executive Board and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority meetings held on 30 August 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) to report at the meeting.

Officer contact: Craig Ainsworth, 0161 474 3204, craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) reported that the leaders of the four political groups on the Council had discussed nominations for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2014/15 municipal year, but in deference to the current Mayor, no nominations would be made until the New Year.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred.