| Reference No | 10030202 |
|---|---|
| Date Last Amended | 25 March 2010 |
| Contact Name | Charlie Parker |
| Position | Chief Executive |
| Contact Telephone No | 0161 770 4190 |
| Area of Responsibility | ALL |
| Wards Affected | ALL |
| Title | CITY REGION PILOT AND GOVERNANCE |
| Summary | The report outlines the outcomes of engagement on the pilot City Region with Government and also the vision, principles and priorities of the Region Pilot. |
| Supporting Documentation | |
| Advice Sought | Legal Finance |
| Declared Interests | None |
| Reasons for Exemption (If Exempt) | |
| Details of Consultation | Other 24/02/10 Council |
| Options Considered | There are no alternatives. |
| Recommendation | The Council is recommended to: The Chief Executive in conjunction with the Group Leaders has: 1. Considered the outcome of the review of City Region governance arrangements including the results of the consultation exercise and the business case prepared by KPMG. 2. agreed that the establishment of a CA in Greater Manchester would be likely to improve: a) the exercise of statutory functions relating to economic development, regeneration and transport in the area; the effectiveness and efficiency of transport in the area; and c) economic conditions in the area for the reasons set out in the review document. 3. endorsed the Final Scheme as agreed by the AGMA Executive Board on 26 February 2010 and agrees to publish the scheme pursuant to Section 109(2) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009; 4. consented to the inclusion of Oldham in the area of Combined Authority; 5. agreed that a formal agreement be completed in the terms of a draft side agreement as tabled at the AGMA Executive Board meeting which supplements paragraph 46 of the scheme relating to the support given by other authorities to an individual authority wishing to withdraw from the CA; and 6. approved the proposals contained in paragraph 66 of the review and document at Annex 1for a review of scrutiny arrangements and support as endorsed by the AGMA Scrutiny Pool. |
| Of interest to the following Overview and Scrutiny Committees | |
| Decision | Approve as recommended |
| Decision made by | Charlie Parker |
| Date of Decision | 25 March 2010 |
| Date Called in |