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Minutes of the Joint Authorities were submitted as follows:

There were no questions.

Members made the following observations:

Councillor Heffernan - Greater Manchester Combined Authority, 27^th March 2015, Item 41/15, page 52, Alliance Textiles Project Update – this had not had much publicity. The textile industry should be brought back to Greater Manchester and the council should support it coming back to this area. Councillor McMahon observed that the Textile Project was very important for Oldham as a textile town. There was a value to the British brand and the Council would wish to bring this to Oldham to build on existing skills.

Councillor Sykes - Transport for Greater Manchester, 13th March 2015, Item 14/77, page 102, The Carriage of Non-Assistance Dogs on Metrolink: Feedback from Consultation – there was no report back to the next meeting, however there was a report to a later meeting and the decision was deferred for six months. Councillor Hibbert was at the later meeting and observed he was not sure of the benefit of delaying the decision. Having travelled on the trams, he would not support being able to travel with a dog on one.

Councillor Williams - Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, 23rd April 2015, Item 99, page 121, Wigan Community Fire and Ambulance Station – this combined station was the first in the country . The services would be encouraged to share and collaborate on resources.

RESOLVED that:

1.            the minutes of the Joint Authorities as detailed in the report be noted.

2.            The questions raised and observations made, along with the responses, given be noted.