Decision

1. That the results of the consultation exercise in respect of the Mayor’s proposals to designate a Mayoral development area in Middleton and establish a Mayoral Development Corporation for that area be noted.
2. That it be noted that a statutory consultation has taken place with all GM constituent councils and each Member of Parliament whose parliamentary constituency was contained any part of the area.
3. That the Mayor’s response to the consultation be noted.
4. That it be noted that Rochdale Council will consider if they support the proposal at their meeting on 29th September 2026.
5. That subject to Rochdale Council endorsing the proposal on 29th September 2026, by the Mayor to designate the area, as identified on the plan at Appendix 1, as a Mayoral Development Area, that approval be given.
6. That it be noted that if the GMCA approves the Mayor’s proposal as set out at recommendation 5 and Rochdale Council endorse the proposal at their meeting on 29th September, the Mayor shall publicise the designation, notify the Secretary of State of the designation and the name to be given to the Mayoral Development Corporation, as follows: “Middleton Co-operative Mayoral Development Corporation”.