Members to give notice of any interest and the nature of that interest relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the adopted Code of Conduct.

No declarations were made by Executive Members.

To receive and, if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the following meetings:

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 31^st October, and of the Special Meeting held on 15^th November 2016 be approved as correct records.

To consider any matters referred by the Council or by the Overview and Scrutiny Committees.

Councillor M. Young reported that Budget Scrutiny sessions had now been completed, and that the resulting report would be communicated to the Executive shortly. He also advised that, as Chairman of Scrutiny Committee, he had recently given assent for the urgent taking of a Key Executive Decision, relating to the procurement of gas supply, without the normal advance notification.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Economic Growth, Environment and Infrastructure.

1. That the consultation responses received through the consultation on the Draft Revised CIL Regulation 123 List (June 2016), as set out in Appendix 2 to the report be noted.

2. That approval be given to the Revised CIL Regulation 123 List (2016) for adoption to replace the original Regulation 123 List, as presented in Appendix 1 to the report.

3. That authority to approve and make any minor, non-consequential, amendments to the wording of the document prior to its publication be delegated to the Director of Growth and Regulatory Services.

The Executive Member for Economic Growth, Environment and Infrastructure submitted a report which provided a summary of the purpose and content of the Revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulation 123 List, highlighted the amendments from the original CIL Regulation 123 List, adopted in 2014, provided a summary of the consultation responses received on the draft Revised CIL Regulation 123 List (June 2016), and sought approval of the Revised CIL Regulation 123 List for adoption to replace the original Regulation 123 List. It was noted that the reference in recommendation 1 as set out in the report should be to Appendix 2 of the report.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That the consultation responses received through the consultation on the Draft Revised CIL Regulation 123 List (June 2016), as set out in Appendix 2 to the report be noted.

(2)        That approval be given to the Revised CIL Regulation 123 List (2016) for adoption to replace the original Regulation 123 List, as presented in Appendix 1 to the report.

(3)        That authority to approve and make any minor, non-consequential, amendments to the wording of the document prior to its publication be delegated to the Director of Growth and Regulatory Services.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Economic Growth, Environment and Infrastructure.

1. That the alternative delivery strategy as detailed in the report at p.5. agenda pack p.31, under the heading “Change of strategic delivery approach”, utilising the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Compulsory Purchase powers, be approved.

2. That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to present a report to the Combined Authority requesting that a Compulsory Purchase Order is promoted by the Combined Authority in respect of the Cornbrook neighbourhood, as detailed in appendix one to the report. The report will ask the Combined Authority to appoint Manchester City Council to act on its behalf in taking all necessary steps to prepare the case for the CPO, including but not limited to securing an appropriate indemnity in respect of the Combined Authority’s costs in promoting and making the CPO.

The Executive Member for Economic Growth, Environment and Infrastructure submitted a report which sought Executive approval to utilise Combined Authority powers and to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader to present a report to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority requesting that a Compulsory Purchase Order is made in respect of the Cornbrook neighbourhood. Further to a technical issue affecting the report’s publication, it was clarified that the alternative delivery strategy referred to in Recommendation 1 of the report was that set out at p.5, agenda pack p.31, under the heading “Change of strategic delivery approach”.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That the alternative delivery strategy as detailed in the report at p.5. agenda pack p.31, under the heading “Change of strategic delivery approach”, utilising the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Compulsory Purchase powers, be approved.

(2)        That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to present a report to the Combined Authority requesting that a Compulsory Purchase Order is promoted by the Combined Authority in respect of the Cornbrook neighbourhood, as detailed in appendix one to the report. The report will ask the Combined Authority to appoint Manchester City Council to act on its behalf in taking all necessary steps to prepare the case for the CPO, including but not limited to securing an appropriate indemnity in respect of the Combined Authority’s costs in promoting and making the CPO.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Adult Social Services and Community Wellbeing.

PLEASE NOTE: The appendices to this report are very extensive, and so will not be reproduced in hard copy. They are all available with the rest of this agenda on the Council’s website.

1. That the term of the new contract be agreed.

2. That approval be given to the governance arrangements as detailed within the MOU.

3. That the Needs Assessment and draft Service Specification be noted and agreed.

4. That agreement be given to extend the current substance misuse contracts to align with commissioning partners.

5. That the direction of travel for collaborative commissioning be supported.

The Executive Member for Adult Social Services and Community Wellbeing submitted a report which requested the Executive to support a proposal which sought to provide a jointly commissioned Integrated Substance Misuse and Treatment Service. It also provided an update on plans to implement a lead provider model with Bolton Council and Salford City Council.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That the term of the new contract be agreed.

(2)        That approval be given to the governance arrangements as detailed within the MOU.

(3)        That the Needs Assessment and draft Service Specification be noted and agreed.

(4)        That agreement be given to extend the current substance misuse contracts to align with commissioning partners.

(5)        That the direction of travel for collaborative commissioning be supported.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Finance and Chief Finance Officer.

That the proposed changes to the Council Tax Support scheme, which will align the Council Tax Support scheme assessment criteria with those of the national benefits, be recommended to Council.

The Executive Member for Finance and Chief Finance Officer submitted a report which summarised the current Council Tax Support Scheme and proposed changes which will align the assessment criteria of scheme to those of the national benefits and then to maintain this alignment for any further national welfare reform changes in the future. It also summarised the feedback from the consultation which had been undertaken on these changes. An opportunity was provided for Members to raise observations on the report, which centred on the consultation process and the potential impact; and it was noted that the proposals would be further discussed on referral to Council in January 2017.

RESOLVED - That the proposed changes to the Council Tax Support scheme, which will align the Council Tax Support scheme assessment criteria with those of the national benefits, be recommended to Council.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Finance and Chief Finance Officer.

The Executive Member for Finance and Chief Finance Officer submitted a report, prepared in accordance with the CIPFA Code of Practice, which gave a summarised account of the Treasury Management activities and outturn for the first half of the year. It provided Members with an update of the world economic headlines for this period, the major debt and investment activities undertaken, revised interest rate and economic forecasts and a benchmarking update.

RESOLVED – That the Treasury Management activities undertaken in the first half of 2016/17 be noted.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Transformation and Resources.

The Executive Member for Transformation and Resources submitted a report providing a summary of performance against the Council’s Annual Delivery Plan, 2016/17 and covering the period 1 July 2016 to 30 September 2016. An opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions on the report; these focused on a number of red flag indicators, including housing completions, 16-18 year olds not in education, employment or training and delayed transfers of care.

RESOLVED – That the content of the Annual Delivery Plan Second Quarter Performance Report be noted.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Community Wellbeing.

The Executive Member for Adult Social Services and Community Wellbeing submitted a report in the context of the integration of health and social care which was progressing across Greater Manchester as a central benefit of devolution. The report outlined the next natural and progressive phase of the Council’s relationship with Trafford CCG and the potential benefits deriving from it.

            RESOLVED – That the content of the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Deputy Executive submitted a report setting out Trafford Council’s proposed approach to securing investment opportunities to generate sustainable income streams to support the Council’s revenue budget. In response to a question it was agreed that the associated governance and assurance framework would be of importance in managing any risk exposure.

RESOLVED - That the report and the proposed approach to generating interest and opportunities be noted; and that it also be noted that a further report would be brought back to Executive setting out a further update and details of any specific investment proposals.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Communities and Partnerships.

The Executive Member for Communities and Partnerships submitted a report which explained how the work undertaken for the Typical Weekend and One Trafford Response programme has led to the proposal for the north place-based proof of concept.

            RESOLVED – That the content of the report be noted.

To receive and note the following:

The Executive received for information details of the GMCA and joint CMCA / AGMA Forward Plans from November 2016 onwards, and details of decisions taken by the GMCA and GMCA / AGMA jointly on 28^th October, and by GMCA on 25^th November 2016.

RESOLVED – That the content of the Forward Plans and Decision Summaries be noted.