A request has been received from a resident of Heywood Road, Sale, whose son is a blue badge holder, for consideration to be given to the provision of a disabled persons’ permit parking space on Heywood Road.

Historically several requests have been received from residents for the existing Monday to Friday daytime residents only permit holder parking to be extended to cover evenings and weekends, due to parking by visitors to the nearby Sale Rugby Club.

Investigations have identified that 3 lengths of restrictions were not revoked when the residents’ parking scheme was introduced in 2004, but were replaced by new restrictions, leaving a duplication. This necessitates a paper action and there will be no revisions to the current markings on the ground.

1.          That the introduction of a disabled residents’ permit parking space on Heywood Road, Sale be approved;

2.          That the extension of the operating hours of the residents’ permit parking bays on Heywood Road, Sale be approved;

3.          That the revocation of duplicated restrictions on lengths of Heywood Road, The Grove and West Grove, Sale be approved;

4.          That authorisation be given to advertise the intention of making the Traffic Regulation Order referred to in the schedules to the report and, if no objections are maintained, that the Order be made, in whole or in part, and the proposals implemented.

5.          That a consultation be carried out with the residents of Heywood Road, Sale.

Following a request from Greater Manchester Police, it is proposed that all extents of the adopted highway at the Mode Wheel Circle roundabout leading to the Valero site have waiting restrictions imposed.

In addition, obstructive parking problems caused by long-stay, daytime, on-street parking attributed to people working in nearby businesses in the Mode Wheel Circle area of Trafford Park have been raised as part of a review of road safety. 

1.     That following careful consideration of the informal comments received, authorisation be given to advertise the intention to introduce the Traffic Regulation Order, as detailed in the Schedules to the report and that, if no objections are maintained, the Order be made and implemented in part, as indicated below, soon as is practicable.

2.     That formal consultation be carried out with nearby frontagers and that any objections maintained be reported back for consideration.

3.     That authorisation be given to advertise the intention to introduce the Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in the Schedules to the report, and that if no objections are maintained, the Order be made and implemented in whole or in part.

(i)        Approval of the following documents for submission to the government's Joint Air Quality Unit; and

(ii)      To note their publication status as set out in the report.

1.  GM CAP Data, Evidence and Modelling: post-OBC approach

2.  GM CAP: Next steps for data collection and the development of analytical          tools

3.  GM CAP: Analysis of the freight market

4.  GM CAP: Analysis of the coach market

5.  GM CAP: ANPR Surveys: Summary of Initial Findings

6.  GM CAP: Behavioural response assumptions and available data sources

7.  GM CAP: LGV and HGV Operational Cost Models

8.  GM CAP: HGV Behavioural Responses Note

9.  GM CAP: LGV Behavioural Responses Note

10.   GM CAP: Taxi Behavioural Responses Note

11.   GM CAP: Analysis of Bus Upgrade Options to Deliver Air Quality Compliance

12.   GM CAP: Evidence of the impact of 2021 implementation of a CAZ C (without           exemptions)

13.   GM CAP Study: Traffic Impact on Neighbouring Authorities

14.   GM CAP: Local exceedances: Update

15.   GM CAP: Implications of the EFT update for GM

16.   GM CAP: Sensitivity testing of a CAZ C in 2023 with revised behavioural response      assumptions.

17.   GM CAP: Evidence supporting the decision not to progress with a GM-wide CAZ D.

18.   GM CAP: Minibus Vehicle Research

19.   GM CAP: Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Fleet Research

20.   GM CAP: Greater Manchester Specialised Goods Surveys: Results Summary

21.   GM CAP: Sensitivity test: Full Electric Bus Fleet

22.   GM CAP: Addendum to Note 3: GM Comparative Statistics

23.   GM CAP: Summary update of ongoing work on local exceedances

24.   GM CAP: Updates to the Modelling Tools post-OBC Submission for the Do Minimum scenario

25.   GM CAP: Modelling the impacts of Sustainable Journeys Measures

26.   GM CAP: Analysis of Funds

27.   GM CAP: Demand Sifting Tool Operating Manual

28.   GM CAP: Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Operational Cost Model

29.   GM CAP: Option for Consultation Modelling Summary

1. That the following documents be approved for submission to the government's Joint Air Quality Unit.

2. That their publication status be noted as set out in the report.

30.   GM CAP:  Alternative Sensitivity Test Modelling Summary

31.   GM CAP: Results of tests to assess the optimal charge levels for a Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone

32.   GM CAP: Option for Consultation – Incremental Measures Modelling

1. That the commencement of work to prepare the Stretford AAP be approved.

2. That the indicative timeline for its preparation through to adoption be approved.

3. That it be noted that a consultancy team will be commissioned via the Trafford Bruntwood Joint Venture to support preparation of the Stretford AAP.

4. That the indicative AAP boundary for initial consultation be noted.

That the Trafford Older Peoples’ Housing Strategy and Draft Action Plan 2020-2025 be approved for publication.

That the amendments be approved to the Council’s Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief policy as outlined in the report to ensure it reflects the business rates measures announced in January 2020.

That it be recommended to Council that it approve the following:

Ø  The Fees and Charges for 2020/21 and those relating to Registration of Births, Death & Marriages also shown for 2021/22, as set out in the booklet available on the Council’s web site;

Ø  That approval is delegated jointly to each Corporate Director with the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems to amend fees and charges during 2020/21 in the event of any change in the rate of VAT, as appropriate;

Ø  That approval be delegated jointly to each Corporate Director with the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems to amend fees and charges during 2020/21  under delegated powers where the economics of the charge levels have changed (e.g. costs have risen unexpectedly), or for commercial reasons.

1. That the Strategic Land Review Programme for 2020/21 as set out in the report be approved.

2. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director Place to:

o   negotiate and accept bids in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems and Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy.

o   specifically in relation to Brown Street Hale, to negotiate and accept offers from purchasers in respect of the disposal of individual residential apartments in the scheme.

o   engage external resources where this will assist in implementing the programme.

o   Commission, submit and/or authorise as appropriate:

i) any applications for planning permission on any properties included in the programme where this will assist in marketing and/or add value.

ii) any surveys/investigations where such surveys will reduce the risks associated with redevelopment and/or add value to the capital receipt /revenue return.

iii) any design for the site and or premises in association with either obtaining a planning consent or as part of options appraisal

iv) any demolitions or physical alterations this will either reduce the risks associated with holding the premise or accelerate the sale/redevelopment and/or add value to the capital receipt/revenue return.

o   offset eligible disposal costs against capital receipts in accordance with capital regulations.

o   advertise the intention to dispose of a site in the event that it comprises open space as defined by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, in accordance with the relevant statutory procedure, and if any objections are received, to refer to the relevant portfolio holder for consideration in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Climate Change.

o   acquire adjacent land or property where the acquisition will either add value to the overall development or de-risk the disposal/development of the Council asset.

o   add to or substitute sites into the programme during the year.

o   commission security services.

o   authorise alternative methods of disposal where appropriate.

3. That the Corporate Director of Governance and Community Strategy in consultation with the Corporate Director Place and, where appropriate, the Corporate Director for Finance and Systems, be authorised to finalise and enter into all legal agreements required to implement the above decisions.

1. That approval be given to the:-

Ø  Capital Programme as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report;

Ø  Schemes to be undertaken from the “block” budget allocations reported in paragraph 21 and detailed Appendix 4 to the report.

2. That it be recommended that the Council approve:-

Ø  the Capital Strategy as included at Appendix 1 to the report;

Ø  the overall Capital Programme in the sum of £368.72m for the period 2020/23, comprising £168.72m in respect of the General Capital Programme and £200m  for the Investment Fund, inclusive of the proposed £100m addition,

Ø  additional prudential borrowing of £6.92m to support revenue generating investment opportunities as detailed in Paragraph 11 of the report; and £100m to support the Asset Investment Strategy; and

Ø  the Prudential and Local Indicators as set out at Appendix 3 to the report.

(1) That the content of the report be noted.

(2) That Council be recommended to approve the Treasury Management Strategy 2020/21 – 2022/23 including the:

·       policy on debt strategy as set out in section 3 of the report;

·       investment strategy as set out in section 5 of the report;

·       Prudential Indicators and limits including the Authorised Limit (as required by section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2003), Operational Boundary, Minimum Revenue Provision Statement and Investment criteria as detailed in Appendix 3 to the report.

That the Executive’s response to the Scrutiny Committee be approved.

That it be recommended to Council that it :-

a)    Approves the 2020/21 net Revenue Budget of £175.20m.

b)    Approves the 2021/22 to 2022/23 Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) including the income and savings proposals.

c)    Approves the calculation of the Council Tax Requirement as summarised in Section 9.1 and set out in the Formal Council Tax Resolution in Annex K (any update for changes in Mayoral Police and Crime Commissioner or Mayoral General (incl. Fire Services) Precepts, if any, will be tabled at the Council Meeting);

d)    Approves the proposal to increase Council Tax by 3.99% in 2020/21:

o   1.99% general increase in the ‘relevant basic amount’ in 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23, and

o   2% for the ‘Adult Social Care’ precept in 2020/21.

e)    Approves the planned application of earmarked reserves as detailed in Section 6, Para 6.4.2

f)     Approves the Fees and Charges for 2020/21 and those relating to Registration of Births, Death & Marriages also shown for 2021/22, as set out in the Fees & Charges booklet.

g)    Delegates authority jointly to each Corporate Director in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems to amend fees and charges during 2020/21 in the event of any change in VAT rate, as appropriate.

h)    Delegates authority jointly to each Corporate Director in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems to amend fees and charges during 2020/21 where the economics of the charge levels have changed (e.g. costs have risen unexpectedly), or for commercial reasons.

i)      Approves the proposal to maintain the minimum level of General Reserve for 2020/21 at £7.0m, the same level as in 2019/20 (Section 6.6).

j)      Approves the Capital Strategy, Prudential and Local Indicators and overall level of the Capital Programme and Asset Investment Fund of £368.72m (as detailed in the Capital Strategy, Capital Programme & Prudential Indicators 2020/23) of which £262.11m relates to 2020/21; including the proposal in relation to £106.92 million of new prudential borrowing.

k)    Approves the Treasury Management Strategy 2020/21 to 2022/23, including the debt strategy (Section 3), the Treasury Investment Strategy (Section 5) and the Prudential Indicators, including the Authorised Limit (as required by Section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2003, Operational Boundary, Minimum Revenue Provision and investment criteria as set out in Appendix 3 of the report.

l)      Approves the proposed distribution of Dedicated Schools Grant as recommended by the School Funding Forum and Executive as summarised in Section 8 and detailed in Annex J.

m)  Due to the late publication of the Final Local Government Finance Settlement, Council delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and Investment to vary the level of Budget Support Reserve needed to balance the 2020/21 revenue budget in the event of any change at final settlement.

and confirmed that in recommending approval of the above, it has taken into consideration :

n)    The objective assessment by the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems of the robustness of budget estimates and adequacy of the financial reserves (Section 6 and Annex I).

o)    The Executive’s response to the Scrutiny Committee’s recommendations to the budget proposals as included in a separate report on the agenda.

p)    The Council’s Public Sector Equality duty.

q)    The results of the consultation on the budget proposals where required.

In addition, that it be recommended that Council notes the following :

r)     The approval on 18 January 2020 under delegated powers by the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems of the Council Tax Base for 2020/21 at 77,386 Band D equivalents.

s)    the calculation of the estimated Council Tax surplus, sufficient to release £(1.216)million to support the Council’s 2020/21 revenue budget and a distribution of £(180)k and £(70)k representing the respective shares of the Mayoral Police and Crime Commissioner Precept and Mayoral General Precept (including Fire Services). 

t)     The base budget assumptions as set out in the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) as detailed in Annex A.

u)    The budget gap for the two years 2021/22, £15.01m and 2022/23, £5.66m.

v)    That the Capital Programme for 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 is to be set at an indicative £262.11m, £60.37m and £46.24m respectively (indicative at this stage as a number of capital grants not yet known).

w)   That the Council Tax figures included in the report for the Mayoral Police and Crime Commissioner Precept and Mayoral General Precept (including Fire Services) are the recommended provisional amounts pending their formal approval.

1.    That the 2021 admission arrangements be determined as proposed in Annexes A,B and C to the report.

Annex A   2021 Community School Published Admission Numbers (PAN).

Annex B   Trafford Primary/Infant/Junior Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools –  2021 Admission Arrangements (including priority for children who were previously in state care outside of England, and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted)

Annex C   Lostock College – 2021 Admission Arrangements

2.    That the Schemes be approved as proposed in Annexes D and E to the report:

Annex D                     2021 Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme (Primary)

Annex E          2021 Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme (Secondary)

Recently an advisory disabled bay was introduced on behalf of a disabled resident of Grove Lane, Hale, however, the resident is experiencing difficulty gaining access to the bay due to other vehicles occupying the space.

It is therefore proposed to introduce an experimental traffic regulation Order, to ensure that a parking space is available to this resident at all times, and to monitor the situation during the 6 month objection period.

1.          That authorisation be given to make an experimental traffic regulation Order, as detailed in the schedule to the report.

2.          That a notice of making the Order be published and that the provisions of the Order be implemented.

3.     That the Parking Services Section be requested to issue a C3 permit to enable the resident to park within the marked bay.

4.     That, if no objections are maintained during the 6 month period of objection, the Order be made permanent.

5.     That any objections to the experimental traffic regulation Order, received during the 6 month period of objection, be reported back for consideration.

A number of requests have been received from local ward councillors and residents to investigate the parking that takes place along Grove Lane in Hale. The requests concern visibility, pedestrian safety and access to properties.

1.          That authorisation be given to advertise the intention to introduce the Traffic Regulation Order, as detailed in the Schedules to the report and that if no objections are received, the Order be made and implemented in whole or in part.

2.          That any objections received be reported back for consideration.