Decision details

The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance submitted a report providing information on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Greater Manchester (GM) Local Authorities, GM Clinical Commissioning Group (CCGs) and NHS England. The Memorandum of Understanding creates a framework for the delegation and ultimate devolution of health and social care responsibilities to Greater Manchester. It also sets out the actions required to be taken by the Council to meet the requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Delegated decision:

1.  That the report submitted, that was considered and agreed at the joint GM Combined Authority and AGMA Executive Board meeting on 27 February 2015,  be noted.

2.  That the Memorandum of Understanding, as signed by representatives of AGMA, GM CCGs and NHS England be endorsed. That it also be recognised that it is an important and significant step in the development of a new collaborative partnership for health and social care in Greater Manchester.

3.  That the Interim Chief Executive be authorised to submit a report to the meeting of Cabinet in June 2015 setting out how the authority will meet the locality requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Reason for the decision:

The integration of health and social care within Greater Manchester has been a major priority of Greater Manchester’s growth.

Other option considered and rejected:

To reject the recommendation.