Following a written request from the Taxi Trade Owner Drivers Association a review of the Council’s current Taxi Fare Tariff has been undertaken and an average Fare increase of 6.5% for journeys of up to 25 miles recommended. The last review of fares was undertaken in September 2013.

(1)        That the recommended variation to the current Fare table shown at Annex 2 to the report, be approved.

(2)        That the recommended variation to the current Fare table shown at Annex 2 to the report, be subject to a regulatory public consultation period of 14 days by way of public notice.

(3)        That the recommended Fare table shown at Annex 2 to the report, become effective on the date specified in the notice unless objections are received, in accordance with sections 10 and 11 of the report.

1.            That in principle support be given for the making of a compulsory purchase order under section 226 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 to enable the redevelopment and regeneration of the site shown edged red on the plans in Appendix A and B to the report.

2.            That authority be delegated to the Director of Growth and Regulatory Services in consultation with the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to take all steps necessary to enable a compulsory purchase order to be made including but not limited to:

(a)          the carrying out of land referencing including without limitation the service of notices under section 16 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and/or section 5A of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981

(b)          the entry onto the Land and other land for the purpose of carrying out surveys pursuant to section 15 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976

(c)          the preparation of a draft statement of reasons

(d)          the preparation of a draft Order and Order Schedule

(e)          the preparation of notices to owners, lessees and occupiers, site notices and any other notices required to be served and/or advertised in accordance with the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 should the Executive authorise the making of a compulsory purchase order

3.            That authority be delegated to the Director of Growth and Regulatory Services to negotiate for the voluntary acquisition of land and rights over land needed to enable the Scheme to be delivered in advance of confirmation of a CPO, as if such CPO had been confirmed

4.            That authority be delegated to the Director of Growth and Regulatory Services in consultation with the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to consider alternatives to the use of compulsory purchase powers.

5.            That it be noted that before a compulsory purchase order is made a further detailed report will be drafted seeking authority for the making of an Order and that such a report will need to address a number of issues including:

(a)          that the compulsory acquisition is necessary to facilitate the carrying out of development, redevelopment or improvement on, or in relation to, the land being acquired;

(b)          that the Scheme complies with planning policy and the revised Stretford Masterplan

(c)          that there is a compelling case in the public interest for the land to be acquired which outweighs the interference with the human rights of those with an interest in the land affected;

(d)          that the Scheme will contribute to the promotion or improvement of the economic and/or social and/or environmental well-being of the local area;

(e)          that the Scheme is viable and that there is a reasonable prospect that the Scheme can be implemented within a reasonable timescale;

(f)           that agreements have been entered into with a private sector partner that provides for the delivery of the Scheme and indemnifies the Council in respect of its costs of making the order, seeking its confirmation and compensation payments to affected owners, lessees, occupiers and any other potential claimants;

(g)          that there are no physical or legal impediments to the Scheme proceeding;

(h)          that all reasonable steps have been taken to acquire land and rights over land needed to deliver the Scheme by negotiation and voluntary agreement;

(i)            that alternatives to the use of compulsory purchase powers have been considered;

(j)            that the compulsory acquisition would not infringe the Council's equality duty.

1. That the actions taken to implement the Stretford Masterplan following its adoption in 2014 be noted.

2. That the changes made to refresh the Masterplan in light of the UA92 proposals and other emerging opportunities be noted.

3. That the draft Refreshed Stretford Masterplan be approved for the purposes of consultation.

4. That it be requested that a further report be brought back to the Executive setting out the results of the consultation and with a final version of the Stretford Refreshed Masterplan for approval.

(Note: Councillor Cordingley declared a personal interest in this item, as an allotment holder in the area and remained in the meeting during consideration of the matter.)

It was moved and seconded that:

“This Council is aware of proposals by a land owner to develop industrial units and warehousing on the area known as Stretford Meadows (the land that lies north of the M60 and south of Stretford and the B5213). In light of this proposal, Trafford Council reaffirms its commitment to Stretford Meadows as a green space which serves and is accessible to all of Trafford’s communities. The Council will continue to implement strategies to enhance this area, Stretford and the wider Mersey Valley.”

Following speeches in support, the Motion was agreed with the unanimous consent of the Council.

RESOLVED: That this Council is aware of proposals by a land owner to develop industrial units and warehousing on the area known as Stretford Meadows (the land that lies north of the M60 and south of Stretford and the B5213). In light of this proposal, Trafford Council reaffirms its commitment to Stretford Meadows as a green space which serves and is accessible to all of Trafford’s communities. The Council will continue to implement strategies to enhance this area, Stretford and the wider Mersey Valley.

1. That support be given to the proposals to consult on the development of a new University in Trafford.

2. That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Executive Member for Investment, the Director of Legal and Democratic Services and Chief Finance Officer, to agree terms for a joint venture with Bruntwood for the redevelopment and management of the Kellogg’s site.

3. That authority be delegated to the Director of Legal and Democratic Services in consultation with the Chief Executive, the Executive Member for Investment and the Chief Finance Officer, to agree terms for leases of the Kellogg’s building to UA92 and Microsoft.

 4. That approval in principle be given to the relocation of Stretford Leisure Centre to a new facility on the Kellogg’s site, subject to consultation through the refreshed Stretford Masterplan and to finalisation and approval of a business plan.

In response to long-standing requests from residents of the Hale Village area for measures to be introduced to control long-stay, on-street daytime parking in the area by non-residents, a set of proposals, comprising permit parking and associated waiting and loading restrictions, was developed and formally advertised during 2016, attracting 96 objections.

Having carefully considered each of the objections, certain amendments to the proposals were made and a further public consultation undertaken in April 2017, which resulted in 25 objections to the proposals.

The Executive Member was requested to consider the objections received to the latest consultation.

1.          That the objections be noted.

2.          That, after careful consideration of the objections, authorisation be    given to make the Traffic Regulation Order as advertised and detailed in Schedules 1, 2 and 3 to the report and to introduce the Order in whole or in part, as soon as is practicable.

3.          That the objectors be informed of the decision taken.

That the Real Estate Investment Strategy set out at Appendix 1 to the report be approved and adopted.

1. That agreement be given to progress the proposed option for Urmston Leisure Centre for refurbishment & extension at a cost of up to £6.4m financed as set out in paragraph 3 of the report.

2. That agreement be given that the additional borrowing of £1.15m to fund the scheme be included as part of the 18/19 budget proposals.

3. That it be noted that that steps are being taken to explore further options and opportunities in relation to Sale Leisure Centre, to be brought back to a future meeting of the Executive.

1. That the information contained in the report be noted.

2. That approval be given to the proposal that the Council accesses the Greater Manchester Learning Disability Flexible Purchasing System to recommission the Supported Living services as detailed in the report.

3. That the authority to enter into contracts for the new Supported Living services be delegated to the Director of Children, Families and Wellbeing, in consultation with the Director of Legal and Democratic Services and Chief Finance Officer.

That the proposed amendments to the Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy 2017 be approved.