Agenda

Councillors who require a substitute to be appointed should inform Democratic Services by 4.00pm on Monday, 2 September 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 meetings held on 13 June 2024 and 18 July 2024.

To consider whether it is in the public interest to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of the following item(s)

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Assistant Director of Planning and Place Making.

The report provides an update on the current position in respect of the Local Plan following recent events, including the publication of a draft revised National Planning Policy Framework and the subsequent decision to halt the proposed consultation on the Local Plan.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the update.

Office Contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542 or email emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update to the Homelessness and Housing Need report which was presented to the Scrutiny Committee in November 2023. The report also seeks comment on the proposal for fulfilling our homeless duties by making a final offer for suitable accommodation outside of Stockport where necessary and appropriate.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the report and comment upon the proposed use of out of Borough placements as outlined in the report and at Appendix 1.

Officer contact: Andy Kippax on 0161 474 4319 or email

andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The annual Outcomes Report for 2023-24 provides assurance to the council that SHG is delivering against agreed Objectives and provides a range of information to demonstrate outcomes from the wide range of services delivered. The Mid-Term review ensures that the Objectives within the Delivery Plan are reviewed, up-to-date, and remain fit for purpose.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to consider and note the Outcomes Report for 2023-24 and the Mid-Term Review of the 2021-26 Delivery Plan.

Officer contact: Andy Kippax on 0161 474 4319 or email andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report provides information on the further progress made with the UKSPF Communities and Place funding allocation for Stockport and the awarding of a second round of grant funding to a range of projects, and the next steps with the scheme.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Richard Mortimer on 0161 474 3864 or email richard.mortimer@stockport.gov.uk

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

The report sets out the work programme for the Scrutiny Committee and details any forward plan items that fall within the remit of the committee for information.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to:

1.    consider the report and any agenda items for future meetings of the committee; and

2.    note the report.

Officer contact: Charlotte Douglass 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.douglass@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report updates members on the progress being made on the delivery of the new Marple Active Communities Hub.

(NOTE: An appendix to this report contains information ‘Not for Publication’ which have been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the contents of the report and progress on the Marple Active Communities Hub.

Officer contact: Sarah Mulligan on 0161 217 6901 or email sarah.mulligan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report sets out a request to use compulsory purchase powers to acquire the land and buildings comprising 72 / 74 Wellington Road South to enable the delivery of Phases 6 and 7 of the Stockport Exchange regeneration scheme.

(NOTE: Appendices to this report contain information ‘Not for Publication’ which have been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Batho at paul.batho@stockport.gov.uk or Robert Goulsbra at robert.goulsbra@stockport.gov.uk