Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration.

The report and appendices set out an initial stage Plan which has been developed to articulate a set of priorities and potential interventions to address both the transport challenges but also the opportunities identified for Stockport.

The Cabinet is recommended to review, comment on and endorse the draft Plan.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Mark Hunter) submitted a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) setting out an initial stage Transport Plan that had been developed to articulate a set of priorities and potential interventions to address both the transport challenges but also the opportunities identified for Stockport.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Transport was a key part of the borough’s infrastructure.

·         The service being provide don the West Coast Mainline was very poor which was hampering Stockport’s economic prospects.

·         Metrolink services to the borough had been promised on a number of occasions, however this had not yet materialised.

·         Changes to lower bus fares across Greater Manchester were welcomed.

·         It was important to work with neighbouring authorities to support cross-boundary bus services.

RESOLVED – That the draft Stockport Transport Plan be endorsed.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report and appendices set out an initial stage Plan which has been developed to articulate a set of priorities and potential interventions to address both the transport challenges but also the opportunities identified for Stockport.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to review and comment on the draft Plan.

Contact officer: Sue Stevenson 0161 474 4351 | sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk  

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which set out an initial stage plan developed to articulate a set of priorities and potential interventions to address both the transport challenges but also the opportunities identified for Stockport.

Members were pleased to have the watching briefing in relation to Metrolink, owing to the Scrutiny Review Panel and chosen topic.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.