Decision details

Ward Flexibility Funding - Marple Fest

Decision Maker: Marple Area Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Marple Fest for a reduced grant of £1,800 (£800 from Marple North and £1,000 from Marple South & High Lane ward allocations) towards the cost of installing festoon lighting in the Marple Precinct to improve the ambiance and functionality of the town centre and the outdoor space. The extra lighting will make the southern end of Market Street easier to negotiate when it is dark.

Alternative options considered:

To make a grant of £4,000 as originally applied for.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

Councillor Aron Thornley declared a personal and prejudicial interest as a member of the Marple Fest Committee.

Decision Reference: ACEDM500

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: Councillor Aron Thornley declared a personal and prejudicial interest as a member of the Marple Fest Committee.

Contact: Charles Yankiah, Corporate and Support Services Email: charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3206.

Publication date: 14/03/2025

Date of decision: 12/03/2025

Decided at meeting: 12/03/2025 - Marple Area Committee

Effective from: 21/03/2025

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