Decision

1. That the results of the consultation exercise in respect of the Mayor’s proposals to designate a Mayoral development area in Ashton & Stalybridge and establish a Mayoral Development Corporation for that area be noted.
2. That it be noted that a statutory consultation has taken place with all GM constituent councils and each Member of Parliament whose parliamentary constituency was contained any part of the area.
3. That the Mayor’s response to the consultation be noted.
4. That it be noted that Tameside Council approved the proposal to designate the area at its meeting on 26 August 2026.
5. That the proposal by the Mayor to designate the area, as identified on the plan at Appendix 1, as a Mayoral Development Area, be approved.
6. That it be noted that if the GMCA approves the Mayor’s proposal as set out at recommendation 5, the Mayor shall publicise the designation, notify the Secretary of State of the designation and the name to be given to the Mayoral Development Corporation, as follows: “Ashton & Stalybridge Mayoral Development Corporation”.