Purpose

Section 24 AE (1) of the Aviation Security Act 1982 (as amended) (ASA) requires Manchester Airport PLC as the Airport Operator to have an airport security plan (ASP) which specifies the security measures to be taken at Manchester Airport, the persons responsible for their delivery and the arrangements for monitoring the implementation of those measures.

It is requirement of Section 25B of the ASA that a Police Services Agreement is in force in relation to the Airport.

The Police Services Agreement specifies the level of police services to be provided at the Airport, the payments to be made by the Airport Operator or the manner in which the payments are to be calculated and the accommodation and facilities that are to be provided by the Airport Operator in connection with the policing provided.

Decision

In January 2024, The Deputy Mayor authorised entering into of the Airport Police Services Agreement with Manchester Airport PLC pursuant to Section 24 AE (1) and Section 25B of the Aviation Security Act 1982. In July 2025 the Deputy Mayor authorised GMCA to sign an amended agreement.

Subsequently, the agreement has been further amended as below:

• The agreement has been extended by 1 year to March 2027
• The agreement reflects the increased 2026/27 costs that will be claimed by GMP from Manchester Airport PLC.

There are no other changes to the Agreement.

The Deputy Mayor authorises GMCA to sign the amended agreement.