Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability)

The current Signage Strategy was written in 2003. Changes in the economic pressures on the Council and the increase in focus on the need to support the local economy make this a good opportunity to review and refocus the strategy.

The review of the Signage Strategy, and the need to support the Town Centre and district centres, also makes this a good time to implement the complementary Wayfinding Action Plan. This work also started in 2003, however, the approach outlined at that time was beyond the available budget.

Both the Strategy (appendix 1) and Action Plan (appendix 2) focus on the need to make sustainable decisions that are affordable in the long term while still supporting the needs of the borough’s economy.

The agreed pedestrian signage for the Town Centre fits within this overall approach. The approach will also support the proposed Stockport Highway and Street Furniture Design Policy.

The Executive is requested to comment on the strategy and Wayfinding action plan and approve its adoption as policy.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, though not included on the agenda should be considered in accordance with Section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that notice had already been given of the intention for the item to be considered at this meeting)

The Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive to approval a revised Signage Strategy and a new Wayfinding Action Plan to support the Town and District Centres and to guide decision making in these areas.

RESOLVED – That the Signage Strategy and Wayfinding Action Plan be approved.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report presents the reviewed Signage Strategy and the new Wayfinding Action Plan for comment by the Scrutiny Committee.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to comment on the reviewed Signage Strategy and the new Wayfinding Action Plan before it is considered by the Executive at its meeting to be held on 16 December 2014.

Officer Contact: Nicola Turner on 0161 218 1635 or email: nicola.turner@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to consider a revised Signage Strategy and a new Wayfinding Action Plan to support the Town and District Centres and to guide decision making in these areas.

The report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 16 December 2014.

The Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) (Councillor Martin Candler) attended the meeting to respond to Members’ questions.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report presents the reviewed Signage Strategy and the new Wayfinding Action Plan for comment before being considered by the Executive on 11 November 2014.

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

With the agreement of the Committee, this item was withdrawn.