The Area Committee has given approval to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport Women and Girls’ Network for a grant of £284 (£142 from the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North and £142 from the Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocations) towards the cost of organising an event for Stockport’s first celebration of Diwali with local Indian residents, providing activities such as arts and crafts, singing, dancing and educational workshops.