Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Amendments to the Area Committee Highway Ward Spokespersons Protocol

  For Determination

  Marple Area Committee authorised the Director of Place Management, in consultation with Highway Ward Spokesperson(s), to spend up to £2,500 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget. This decision was made on 17/06/2026. The funds are for minor, non-regulatory matters identified in Section 3.6 of the report.

• Resident Parking Scheme - Brindley Avenue, Marple

  For Determination

  Marple Area Committee decided on 17/06/2026 that no further action would be taken regarding a resident parking scheme on Brindley Avenue. This decision was made because the initial criteria of 51% household agreement was not met and the road width did not meet the required 6.7 metres.

• Park Event Application - Cromwell Avenue Park Summer Event 28 June 2026

  For Determination

  The Marple Area Committee approved an application from the Friends of Cromwell Avenue Park for a Summer Event on 28 June 2026. The approval is subject to the organiser providing necessary paperwork, including licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a traffic management plan, and payment of fees two weeks prior to the event.

• Objection Report - Hibbert Lane, Marple - Proposed Traffic Regulation Order 'No Waiting At Any Time'

  For Determination

  The Marple Area Committee decided to make the 'No Waiting At Any Time' Traffic Regulation Order on Hibbert Lane as advertised. This decision was made on 17/06/2026.

• Ward Flexibility Funding - Stockport Pride

  For Determination

  Marple Area Committee decided to approve an application from Stockport Pride for a £90 grant from Ward Flexibility Funding. This funding is for the cost of hosting Stockport Pride 2026.

• Ward Flexibility Funding - Marple Community Orchard

  For Determination

  The Marple Area Committee decided on 17/06/2026 to approve an application from Marple Community Orchard for £250 from the Ward Flexibility funding budget. This funding is for hessian, bark chippings, and tree labels.

• Appointment to Outside Bodies

  For Determination

  The Marple Area Committee decided to appoint Councillor Shan Alexander as the council's representative on the Bridge Alms House and Sick Nursing Home for 2026/27. This decision was made on 17/06/2026.

• Ward Flexibility Funding - Marple & District Allotment Association

  For Determination

  The Marple Area Committee decided to approve an application from the Marple & District Allotment Association for an increased grant of £1,500 from the Delegated Ward Budget on 17/06/2026. This funding is for creating an accessible allotment growing area for people with disabilities, wheelchair users, learning difficulties, and mental health conditions. The committee agreed to provide the grant towards the cost of creating this accessible growing area.

• Area Committee Ward Highway Spokesperson

  For Determination

  Marple Area Committee appointed Councillor Megan Axon as Marple North Ward Spokesperson and Councillor Colin MacAlister as Marple South Ward Spokesperson. This decision was made on 17/06/2026.

• Dropped Crossing on Moor End Road, Mellor

  For Determination

  The Marple Area Committee decided to approve the introduction of a dropped crossing and hardstanding at the bus stop on Moor End Road, Mellor on 17 June 2026. This decision was made to assist passengers using the bus stop. The cost of £3,000 will be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget for the Marple North ward.

Attendees

Councillor Shan Alexander Chair of Marple Area Committee and Employment Appeals Committee Liberal Democrats · Marple South & High Lane

Councillor Colin MacAlister Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education Liberal Democrats · Marple South & High Lane

Councillor Steve Gribbon Chair of Planning & Highways Regulation Committee Liberal Democrats · Marple North

Councillor Micheala Meikle Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration & Skills Liberal Democrats · Marple North

Councillor Dominic Warner Liberal Democrats · Marple South & High Lane

Councillor Megan Axon Liberal Democrats · Marple North

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