Agenda

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

To consider a presentation from the Democratic Services Manager.

The presentation will provide details of the history of area governance at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, and further details on what the constitution does and does not allow in terms of area governance.

The Working Group is asked to consider and comment on the presentation.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on 0161 474 3206 or email Stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides a summary of research undertaken to establish what area working arrangements are in place in other Local Authorities, how these meetings are advertised and what mechanisms are in place to encourage community engagement.

The Working Group is asked to note the report.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on 0161 474 3206 or email Stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk.

To agree dates of future meetings of the Working Group.