In accordance with the Constitution, an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council has been called to consider the following Motion:

“This Council notes the initial proposals set out in the draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework detailing plans for extensive housebuilding in Trafford over the next 20 years, and in particular the provision of land currently identified as greenbelt in Flixton which has been earmarked for the building of 750 homes. Council also notes that these proposals would remove Flixton playing fields and the area around Flixton House from the greenbelt, weakening the protection from development currently afforded to this land. Council recognises the legitimate concerns voiced by a multitude of Flixton residents at public consultation events and on social media which have made clear the strength of feeling locally.

In light of the above and the strong view of the local community this motion calls upon all councillors to submit an individual response to the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework consultation before the deadline of 23 December 2016, setting out full opposition to the Flixton proposals and highlighting the concerns of residents about the impact on traffic, local infrastructure and quality of life should 750 homes be built on what is presently greenbelt land at William Wroe golf course.”

It was moved and seconded that:

“This Council notes the initial proposals set out in the draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework detailing plans for extensive housebuilding in Trafford over the next 20 years, and in particular the provision of land currently identified as greenbelt in Flixton which has been earmarked for the building of 750 homes. Council also notes that these proposals would remove Flixton playing fields and the area around Flixton House from the greenbelt, weakening the protection from development currently afforded to this land. Council recognises the legitimate concerns voiced by a multitude of Flixton residents at public consultation events and on social media which have made clear the strength of feeling locally.

In light of the above and the strong view of the local community this motion calls upon all councillors to submit an individual response to the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework consultation before the deadline of 16 January 2017, setting out full opposition to the Flixton proposals and highlighting the concerns of residents about the impact on traffic, local infrastructure and quality of life should 750 homes be built on what is presently greenbelt land at William Wroe golf course.”

It was moved and seconded as an amendment that:

“This Council notes the initial proposals outlined in the draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, presently being consulted upon, detailing plans for extensive housebuilding in Trafford over the next 20 years and in particular the provision of land currently identified as greenbelt in Flixton which has been earmarked for the building of up to 750 homes.

Council notes that these proposals would provide ongoing open spaces designation for Flixton House, the playing fields and park ensuring continued protection from development.

Council recognises the legitimate concerns voiced by a number of Flixton residents at public consultation events and on social media which have made clear the strength of feeling locally, including the need for planned infrastructure improvements including public transport, roads, new school places and air quality.

In light of the above and the view of the local community this motion calls upon members to submit an individual response should they wish to the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework consultation before the deadline of 16 January 2017 highlighting the need to address points raised by residents about the impact on traffic, local infrastructure and quality of life should up to 750 homes be built on what is presently greenbelt land at William Wroe golf course.”

Following a debate on the matter and before the amendment was put to the vote a recorded vote was called for, in accordance with Procedure Rule 16.5, on the amendment and the subsequent substantive Motion. This resulted as follows:

Those in favour of the amendment: Councillors S.A. Anstee, S.K. Anstee, Dr. Barclay, Miss Blackburn, Boyes, Mrs. Bruer-Morris, Bunting, Butt, Cawdrey, Chilton, Cornes, Coupe, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Evans, N. Evans, Mrs. Haddad, Holden, Hopps, Hyman, Lally, Lamb, Myers, Mrs. Reilly, Rigby, Sharp, Shaw, Smith, Whetton, Williams, M. Young and Mrs. Young.

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As it was the last Council Meeting of 2016, the Mayor wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.