1.    That the contents of the draft Greater Manchester HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail Growth Strategy (GMGS) at Appendix A to the report, having been considered, be endorsed.

    2.    That authority to finalise the GMGS be delegated to the Director of Growth and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Housing and Strategic Planning, and GM partners.

    3.    That it be agreed that the Growth Strategy is submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT) and Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) for consideration.

    4.    That it be noted that, following further discussion with Government, a report will be submitted to a future meeting of the Executive on the proposed second Greater Manchester Transport Fund, and options for a funding structure with Government to enable Trafford Council, Manchester City Council, TfGM and GMCA to implement the Growth Strategy for both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.