Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)       That the designation of a Mayoral Development Zone known as the Western Gateway Development Zone (WGDZ), be approved.   (2)       That the proposed area of the WGDZ, be approved as indicated in Map 1 attached at Appendix 1 to the report.   (3)       That the establishment of The WGDZ Board be approved and the Chief Executive be given delegated authority to agree appropriate representation on the Board in consultation with Salford and the GMCA.   (4)       That the existing Salford and Trafford Infrastructure Board will act as the shadow board until the new WGDZ Board gets approval.   (5)       That the Executive notes that the projects within the proposed WGDZ will aim to deliver sustainable forms of development that reflect and deliver the wider GM Strategy and are in line with the Council’s Corporate Plan priorities.   (6)       That the Executive endorses the principles of the business case and development strategy for the MDZ, as set out in paragraphs 5.1-5.2 of the report, which the WGDZ Board will oversee and bring to the GMCA, Trafford and Salford for approval.