Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

The report sets out the draft 2022/ 23 Portfolio Agreement for the Economy and Regeneration portfolio, including priorities, delivery plans and budgets for the current year. 

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to comment on and note the report.

Contact officer: Paul Richards 0161 474 2940 | paul.richards@stockport.gov.uk

The Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the draft 2022/23 agreements for the Economy and Regeneration portfolio for consideration by the Scrutiny Committee.

Policy priorities for 2022/23 were set out in the Council Plan, which was adopted at the Budget Council Meeting in February. This incorporated the shared outcomes from the Borough Plan alongside specific priorities of the Cabinet. These priorities were articulated within the Portfolio Agreements and formed the basis for regular in-year reporting.

The Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration (Councillor Colin MacAlister) attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         In response to a question as to how the council would achieve the government’s intention for 50% of all public sector food to be found locally, it was noted that the detail of the government proposals in relation to the policy were as of yet unknown.

·         In response to a further question as to why there were 8 areas in Stockport classified as district centres, and not more, for instance, Heald Green, members were advised that the district centres were a planning designation within the local plan.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.