To consider any items which the Chair has agreed to have submitted as urgent.

To consider any appeals from the public against refusal to allow inspection of background documents and/or the inclusion of items in the confidential part of the agenda.

To allow Members an opportunity to [a] declare any personal, prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interests they might have in any items which appear on this agenda; and [b] record any items from which they are precluded from voting as a result of Council Tax/Council rent arrears; [c] the existence and nature of party whipping arrangements in respect of any item to be considered at this meeting. Members with a personal interest should declare that at the start of the item under consideration.  If Members also have a prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interest they must withdraw from the meeting during the consideration of the item.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 3 December 2024.

Report of the Director of Public Health.

This report provides a summary of progress of work to support delivery of Manchester’s age friendly strategy Manchester: a city for life 2023-2028. 

Report of the Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods).

Further to the motion agreed by Full Council on 12July 2023, this report provides an update on gaining the Local Authority of Sanctuary accreditation and the strategy for people seeking sanctuary which has been developed as part of the accreditation process. This report also provides the committee with an update on the support provided to migrants arriving and living in Manchester, including the challenges experienced and positive impacts for the city. 

Report of the Governance and Scrutiny Support Unit.

The monthly report includes the recommendations monitor, relevant key decisions, the Committee’s work programme and any items for information.