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The minutes of the Joint Authorities were submitted as follows:

Greater Manchester Waste Disposal                12^th June 2017

Authority

Transport for Greater Manchester                    14^th July 2017

National Peak Park Authority                            26^th May 2017

Greater Manchester Combined                        30^th June 2017 (AGM)

Authority (GMCA)                                            30^th June 2017

                                                                      28^th July 2017

Joint GMCA/AGMA Executive                                    28^th April 2017

                                                                      28^th July 2017

Association of Greater Manchester                  30^th June 2017 (AGM)

Authorities (AGMA)                                         30^th June 2017

Members raised the following questions:

Councillor Bates, GMCA, 30^th June 2017, Manchester Arena Attack – Councillor Bates asked about the review and why there was no report of the Chief Fire Officer retiring.

Councillor Stretton responded that this was a matter for the Chief Fire Officer to which when he would retire after 30 years’ service.

Councillor McCann, GMCA, 30^th June 2017, National Productivity Investment Fund – Councillor McCann asked for confirmation that the incorrect funding allocations and that Oldham would still be in line for the funding.

Councillor Stretton responded that she would seek clarification and respond to Councillor McCann in writing.

Councillor Murphy, GMCA, 28^th July 2017, Greater Manchester Strategy Refresh – Councillor Murphy asked if there would be consultation on the amended Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF).

Councillor Stretton responded that the Council would consultation in the Local Plan which the Authority must have.  Consultation would take place locally on the GMSF as before.  Oldham had done more consultation that any other district in Greater Manchester.

RESOLVED that:

1.       The minutes of the Joint Authority meetings as detailed in the report be noted.

2.       The questions and responses provided be noted.