Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 31 August 2022.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 31 August 2022 were approved as a correct record.

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

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare any interests that they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Place Making and Planning.

The report summarises the proposed approach to the Stockport Local Plan Consultation Summary.

Members are requested to comment and provide feedback on the proposed consultation plan for the draft Local Plan.

Officer contact: Lawrence Radcliffe Email: Lawrence.radcliffe@stockport.gov.uk

The Strategic Head of Place Making and Planning submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which summarised the proposed approach to the Stockport Local Plan Consultation Summary.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         A letter had been received from Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, in the last couple of days which was significant, and the implications of the letter needed to be digested.

·         A short discussion took place as to whether the discussion on this item should continue or whether the meeting should reconvene.  It was agreed that the discussion would continue.

·         Members felt that consultation needed to be at the most local level and undertaken on a ward basis where possible.  This was particularly important as some areas were more impacted than others.  It was felt that the most impacted areas should have a drop in event.

·         The Working Party considered that elected members should be used as resources as they could encourage people to come along to events and make constructive comments.  At the events members could make introductions and ensure that voices are heard.

·         It was also going to be important to engage neighbourhood forums as they are good advocates for the process, have good contacts and understand the issues.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.