Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: August 27, 2025

Purpose: The report relates to external revenue funding secured from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Homes England. Approval is sought to accept and spend the funding.

Content: RESOLVED That Executive Cabinet APPROVE: (i)               The acceptance of grant funding from GMCA and Homes England as set out in Section 2; (ii)             The allocation of required match funding as set out in Section 2; and (iii)           The Director of Strategic Growth to manage the programme of works associated with the Grant Fund Agreements and to commission, drawdown and incur all expenditure related to delivery with ongoing performance and reporting provided to Executive Cabinet, or other suitable forum, on a periodic basis subject to the requirements of the Council Constitution and in particular financial standing orders.