Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report considers a request from Cheadle Civic Society for a lease of Cheadle Village Green.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the contents of the report and provide any comments on the proposal to offer a lease on the land known as Cheadle Village Green.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a request from the Cheadle Civic Society for a lease in respect of Cheadle Village Green, as shown on the plan attached to the report.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         There should be a plaque on the green acknowledging the donor of the green.

·         The Council was grateful to the current commitment of the members of Cheadle Civic Society, but this could not be guaranteed in the future if its membership changed. The Council was, however, keen to encourage community groups to do as much as possible.

·         The Cheadle Civic Society could consider appointing a Councillor to it as a means of supporting a strong working relationship between the Society and the Council.

·         Local traders should be strongly encouraged to engage in the Makers’ Markets.

·         A Member felt that the Area Committee should retain some involvement in the organisation of wider community events at Cheadle Green.

·         It was important that the condition of Cheadle Green was retained.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee recommends that a six year lease be offered to Cheadle Civic Society for Cheadle Village Green, with the intention that after two years it is renewed for a further two years.