Agenda

Councillors who require a substitute to be appointed should inform Democratic Services by 4.00pm on Thursday, 10 October 2024 (Councillors who wish to arrange their own substitute should inform Democratic Services of their substitute prior to the commencement of the meeting).

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 September 2024.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

To consider call-in items (if any).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details about The Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund which is intended to create a commercial offer for residents without private off-street parking to have access to electric vehicle charging on residential streets near their homes to allow for on-street charging.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note and comment upon the report.

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

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report provides details about the Playing Pitch Strategies (PPS), summarises the supply (pitch provision) and demand (participation data) of pitches for football, rugby, cricket, hockey and lacrosse and provides a sound basis on which to develop policy and make informed decisions for sports development and investment.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:

(1) Note the findings of the PPS and that the Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture & Sport and the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transportation Services will be recommended to formally adopt the PPS.

(2) To note the commencement of the Local Football Facilities Plan

(LFFP) refresh.  

Officer contact: Denise Irving-Lang on 0161 474 4494 or email denise.irving@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Services.

The report sets out the work and support undertaken during the municipal year 2024/24 in furtherance of the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Executive Director of Corporate and Support Services.

The report provides an update on the Council’s ongoing commitment to advance equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the organisation and in our communities.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment upon the report and to note the plans, progress and achievements made in the past twelve months with regard to EDI and the ambition to be a more inclusive borough.

Officer contact: Emma Bowe on 07800 618 683 or email emma.bowe@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report sets out planned agenda items for the Scrutiny Committee’s next meeting and Forward Plan items that fall within the remit of the Scrutiny Committee.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider the information in the report and put forward any agenda items for future meetings of the Committee.

Officer contact: Jacqueline Kramer on 0161 474 2978 or email: jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk