Issue - meetings

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

The report provides an update on delivering Romiley District Centre Action Plan.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the partnership approach to developing the Romiley District Centre Action Plan.

Officer Contact: Helen Walters on 0161 474 3734 or email: helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on delivering Romiley District Centre Action Plan.

The following comments were made/ issue raised:-

·         Members welcomed the positive work ongoing in Romiley district centre and queried what plans were in place for Woodley and other local centres.

·         In response it was stated that the current focus is on District Centres but officers were willing to visit other areas and work with businesses and other groups.

·         It was commented that there was a strong community in Woodley and there were opportunities to fill shop vacancies and increase footfall with community events.

·         It was queried what funding might be available for Woodley and other local centres.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.