Issue - meetings

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Friends of Scholes Park, Gatley (copies of which had been circulated) which sought to purchase and install a ‘happy to talk’ bench at Gatley Hill House to enable people to enjoy the area of green space in front of the house and improve mental health and wellbeing of local residents.

A representative of the applicant attended the meeting to speak to the application and respond to questions from the Sub Committee.

Members were aware of the growing popularity of the ‘happy to talk’ bench initiative in supporting local communities, and welcomed the application.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Friends of Scholes Park, Gatley, for a grant of £1,695 towards the purchase and installation of a ‘happy to talk’ bench at Gatley Hill House to enable people to enjoy the area of green space in front of the house, and improve mental health and wellbeing.