Lord Peter Smith Chair of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities Greater Manchester
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Lord Peter Smith
Chair of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities
Greater Manchester
Localism through Collaboration
Introduction
Greater Manchester’s Collaborative Ambition:
10 local authorities with shared objectives
Ensuring we are economically competitive
Local focus for public sector reform
Localism – stronger partnerships at a local level to secure devolution of power
Engaging with other partners
Greater Manchester:A Functional Economic Area
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Congleton
Vale Royal
Trafford
Stockport
Tameside
Salford
Wigan
Bury
Oldham
Rochdale
Bolton
Macclesfield
High Peak
Warrington
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Greater Manchester
“ The most wonderful city of modern times,” was how Disraeli once described Manchester and the city region has never ceased to delight, surprise or challenge those who have chosen to make a connection. Our 2020 strategy offers fresh direction and drive for the original modern city, a new revolution for our times, a signal and marker for where our future lies. Purpose and drive. Power to deliver. Prosperity for the many.
This is our direction of travel.”
The Greater Manchester Strategy
The Greater Manchester Strategy:Creating the Conditions for Growth
The GMS – strategic evidence based vision of key priorities for economic growth
Key objectives of GMS:- accelerating private sector led economic growth- securing active participation of residents in the economy
Added value strategy – not duplicating but leveraging activity
Creating value from collaboration
11 Strategic priorities
Our Principles 1 • One of Europe’s premier city regions, synonymous with creativity, culture,sport and the commercial exploitation of a worldclass knowledge base.
• Compete on the international stage for talent, investment, trade and ideas.
• Place where all people are valued and have the opportunity to contribute and succeed in life.
• Good quality of life, our low carbon economy and our commitment tosustainable development.
Our Principles 2
• Every neighbourhood and every borough can contribute to our shared sustainable future.
• Fairer healthier, safer and more inclusive place to live, known forexcellent, efficient, value for money services and transport choices.
• Focused and collegiate leadership based around collaboration, partnerships and a true understanding that together, we are strong.
The Manchester Business
Leadership Council
The AGMA Executive Board
Planning & Housing
TransportEconomic Development, skills and employment
Environmental
Sustainability
Public Protection
Health Inequalities
Improvement & Efficiency
Commissions
City Region Pilot
Working with central government
Based on MIER evidence
11 areas of activity
Changing Governance to simple majority
Wider Engagement Role and capacity of private sector in influencing the strategic
direction across Greater Manchester
Business Leadership Council
Commission for New Economy – Employment and Skills Board with private sector chair
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, MIDAS, Marketing Manchester etc
Strong relationship with HEI’s – Manchester: Knowledge Capital
Voluntary Sector
Greater Manchester Transport Fund
Transport crucial - Transport Innovation Fund
Congestion Charge referendum
Fund - Total Investment £1.5bn
DfT - £0.8bn
LTP Topslice - £0.15bn
GMPTE Borrowing - £0.8bn
Levy 3% increase
Fares
Local Contributions
Future Jobs Fund
Combined bid for £52m
Looking to create 8000 opportunities
Increased offer to full time jobs at minimum wage
Unemployment for 18-24 year olds reduced by some 15%
75% reduction in public transport fares
Comprehensive Spending Review
Local Authorities facing big reductions -Year 1 c10%
AGMA joint working to reduce costs
Community Budget pilots
Families with complex needs
Governance Proposals
Greater Manchester Combined Authority – cross party support and voluntary arrangement
LEP and GMCA single, coherent set of tools for growth and prosperity in GM
Complementary nature and functions working closely together, with GMCA accountable, representative, statutory and able to integrate Local Authority functions...
...and LEP innovative, dynamic and initiating & developing policy, overseeing development and delivery of the GMS, performance management
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