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 25^th September, Special Meeting held on 2^nd October, and Budget Meeting held on 16^th October, 2017, be approved as correct records.

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

There were no issues to be reported to this meeting.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Housing and Strategic Planning.

    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.

The Executive Member for Housing and Strategic Planning submitted a report which presented Members with the draft Greater Manchester Growth Strategy (GMGS) document for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) for both Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly. The Growth Strategy aimed to maximise the opportunities arising from these key investment schemes. It requested that Members consider and endorse the strategy for onward submission to Government, following its previous consideration at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

(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.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Highways, Parks and Environmental Services.

1. That authority be delegated to the Director of Legal and Democratic Services, in consultation with the Corporate Director for EGEI, to finalise and execute the Agreement (and similarly to agree and execute any subsequent amendments).

2. That the increase to the Capital Programme of £2.675m to be financed by capital grant be approved.

The Executive Member for Highways, Parks and Environmental Services submitted a report which sought seek approval to authorise the execution of an Agreement between Highways England and Trafford Council, associated with the implementation of a Cycling improvement scheme adjacent to the M60 between Urmston and Sale Water Park.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That authority be delegated to the Director of Legal and Democratic Services, in consultation with the Corporate Director for EGEI, to finalise and execute the Agreement (and similarly to agree and execute any subsequent amendments).

(2)        That the increase to the Capital Programme of £2.675m to be financed by capital grant be approved.

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

[NOTE: Owing to the size of the appendices to this report, they will be available on the Council’s website, but are not being circulated in hard copy.]

1. That the content of the Playing Pitch Strategy Assessment Report be noted.

2. That the adoption of the Playing Pitch Strategy and Action Plan be approved.

3. That the proposal to commence a review of PPS in line with Sport England Guidance be noted.

4. That the criteria and process for considering applications for Long Term Security of Tenure (25 year maximum) be approved.

The Executive Member for Communities and Partnerships submitted a report which provided Members with information on the development of a new Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) to update the existing strategy which was developed in 2009. Sport England expect Local Authorities to have a robust plan for the maintenance, improvement and development of playing pitches and outdoor sports facilities, which enables a greater strategic case to be made for investment from Sport England and other public funders. The new strategy would help to shape the Council’s future ambition around playing pitches and outdoor sports facilities and support the case for further investment during the period 2017-2026.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That the content of the Playing Pitch Strategy Assessment Report be noted.

(2)        That the adoption of the Playing Pitch Strategy and Action Plan be approved.

(3)        That the proposal to commence a review of PPS in line with Sport England Guidance be noted.

(4)        That the criteria and process for considering applications for Long Term Security of Tenure (25 year maximum) be approved.

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

1. That approval be given to the s.75 partnership agreement between Trafford CCG and the Council for the Better Care Fund 2017 -18 and to formalisation of the funding for 2016 - 17.

2. That it be agreed that the Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group will host the s.75 agreement.

3. That authority be delegated to the Chief Legal Officer to complete the Agreements on behalf of the Council.

The Executive Member for Adult Social Care submitted a report setting out the background to the proposed agreement. The Executive had previously agreed a s.75 Better Care Fund (BCF) agreement between the CCG and the Council in October 2015, as required by national guidance. Trafford CCG, in their capacity as the host organisation for the BCF, submitted a s.75 agreement for the Better Care Fund for 2016-7 for approval. The Council and the CCG had jointly drafted a s.75 for the Better Care Fund and the i-Better Care Fund for 2017-8. A report on the Better Care Fund was presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board in October 2017 where the plan was signed off, as required by national guidance. The current report presented the s.75 agreements for approval, confirmed the activity and spend undertaken in 2016-7 and outlined the plans for 2017-8.

            RESOLVED -

(1)       That approval be given to the s.75 partnership agreement between Trafford CCG and the Council for the Better Care Fund 2017 -18 and to formalisation of the funding for 2016 - 17.

(2)       That it be agreed that the Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group will host the s.75 agreement.

(3)       That authority be delegated to the Chief Legal Officer to complete the Agreements on behalf of the Council.

To consider a report of the Executive Members for Investment and for Corporate Resources.

[Note: A related report is to be considered in Part II of this agenda – Item 14 refers.]

1. That the proposals set out in the report, and in particular the recommendations for financial support to the Manchester and Stansted transformation programme through the form of further shareholder loans, be noted.

2. That it be noted that the Transformation Programme outlined is fully aligned to the strategic economic and regeneration objectives for the Council.

3. That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Executive Member for Corporate Resources and Executive Member for Investment to approve the funding package including the Council’s shareholder loan.

4. That the extensive due diligence that has been completed, and the conclusions of that exercise as set out in the Due Diligence section of the associated Part 2 report, be noted.

5. That an increase in capital expenditure be approved, as detailed in the associated Part 2 report, supported by earmarked reserves, any additional borrowing requirement being included in the budget setting report if necessary.

6. That the proposals for the shareholder loan be approved.

7. That the Chief Executive, Chief Finance Officer and Chief legal Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the detailed arrangements in respect of the shareholder loan, and to progress the financial and legal work associated with it.

8. That the Chief Finance Officer be authorised to determine the detailed accounting arrangements for the loan, including the classification between revenue and capital.

9. That the Chief Legal Officer be authorised to enter into any necessary agreements or documents to give effect to the above recommendations.

[Note: A related report was considered in Part II of this agenda. Minute 160 below refers.]

The Executive Members for Investment and for Corporate Resources submitted a report which set out the investment proposals of the Manchester Airport group companies (‘MAG’) to provide the airline capacity and standard of facilities required to secure future business plan growth and the longer term sustainability of the business. The report sought approval for a range of associated recommendations, with confidential financial aspects of the proposals considered in Part II of this agenda. An opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions in respect of the report’s content; and in discussion the Executive was advised that the airport’s shareholders themselves had requested to be involved in the proposed funding mechanism, as it safeguarded their interest in dividend payments.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That the proposals set out in the report, and in particular the recommendations for financial support to the Manchester and Stansted transformation programme through the form of further shareholder loans, be noted.

(2)        That it be noted that the Transformation Programme outlined is fully aligned to the strategic economic and regeneration objectives for the Council.

(3)        That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Executive Member for Corporate Resources and Executive Member for Investment to approve the funding package including the Council’s shareholder loan.

(4)        That the extensive due diligence that has been completed, and the conclusions of that exercise as set out in the Due Diligence section of the associated Part 2 report, be noted.

(5)        That an increase in capital expenditure be approved, as detailed in the associated Part 2 report, supported by earmarked reserves, any additional borrowing requirement being included in the budget setting report if necessary.

(6)        That the proposals for the shareholder loan be approved.

(7)        That the Chief Executive, Chief Finance Officer and Chief legal Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the detailed arrangements in respect of the shareholder loan, and to progress the financial and legal work associated with it.

(8)        That the Chief Finance Officer be authorised to determine the detailed accounting arrangements for the loan, including the classification between revenue and capital.

(9)        That the Chief Legal Officer be authorised to enter into any necessary agreements or documents to give effect to the above recommendations.

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing.

That the Trafford Council and NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Integration staff consultation and engagement process commence.

The Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing submitted a report setting out the background to, and seeking authorisation for, the commencement of a staff consultation and engagement process in respect of the proposed integration of Trafford Council and NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group. In introducing the recommendations, the Leader advised the Executive of options which had been considered in bringing forward the proposals. An opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions in relation to the report’s content. Members were provided with summary details of the proposed joint executive staffing structure, and it was agreed that these details would be circulated in writing to all Members, for information.

RESOLVED - That the Trafford Council and NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Integration staff consultation and engagement process commence.

To receive and note the following:

The Executive received for information details of the GMCA’s current Forward Plan of forthcoming Key Decisions.

            RESOLVED – That the content of the decision summary be noted.

Motion   (Which may be amended as Members think fit):

            That the public be excluded from this meeting during consideration of the remaining items on the agenda, because of the likelihood of disclosure of “exempt information” which falls within one or more descriptive category or categories of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A, as amended by The Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006, and specified on the agenda item or report relating to each such item respectively.

RESOLVED - That the public be excluded from this meeting during consideration of the remaining items on the agenda, because of the likelihood of disclosure of “exempt information” which falls within one or more descriptive category or categories of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A, as amended by The Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006, and specified on the agenda item or report relating to each such item respectively.

To consider a report of the Executive Members for Investment and for Corporate Resources.

[Note: A related report is to be considered in Part I of this agenda – Item 9 refers.]

[Note: A related report was considered in Part I of this agenda. Minute 156 above refers.]

The Executive Members for Investment and for Corporate Resources submitted a report which set out financial details relating to a proposal to make a strategic investment in the Manchester Airport group companies (‘MAG’). Details of the discussion, and formal resolutions adopted in relation to this matter, are set out at Minute 156 above.