Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 17, 2025

Purpose: This report sought approval for the delivery of the public realm works for the six priority projects in Stalybridge using secured Capital Regeneration Projects funding. The report also provided  an update on the potential to secure additional City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funding for public realm and sought approval to progress design work in relation to the Stalybridge War Memorial.

Content: RESOLVED (i)                 To approve the detailed design for the Stalybridge Public Realm priority projects. (ii)               Subject to recommendation 1, delegate decision making authority for implementation of the priority public realm projects as part of the Stalybridge Regeneration Programme to the Strategic Growth Director, in consultation with the Strategic Director of Housing, Environment & Estates, the Executive Member for Growth, Housing and Homelessness and Executive Member for Town Centres and Connectivity, the S.151 Officer, and Monitoring Officer as appropriate. (iii)             To give approval to progress design work on the Stalybridge War Memorial, including delegating decision-making authority for detailed design, necessary public consultation and related procurement, to the Strategic Growth Director, in consultation with the Strategic Director of Housing, Environment & Estates, the S.151 Officer, and Monitoring Officer as appropriate. (iv)             Note that a further report will be brought to Executive Cabinet on completion of the design works for the War Memorial to seek any required approval for delivery 

Alternative options considered: The Stalybridge Public Strategy had considered a number of design options for the priority project areas in accordance with the external grant funding conditions.