The Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee considered funding for two community projects: a prayer garden renovation at St James' Catholic High School and an event hosted by Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC. The committee also discussed a proposed toucan crossing on Bramhall Park Road.

Proposed Crossing on Bramhall Park Road

The committee considered a proposal for a new toucan crossing on Bramhall Park Road. A toucan crossing is a type of pedestrian and cyclist signal that allows cyclists to cross at the same time as pedestrians. The report presented detailed the findings of a traffic assessment and consultation process regarding the proposed crossing. The document Proposed Crossing Bramhall Park Road 30th-Jan-2025 18.30 Bramhall Cheadle Hulme South Area Comm [https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/b91766/Proposed+Crossing+Bramhall+Park+Road+30th-Jan-2025+18.30+Bramhall+Cheadle+Hulme+South+Area+Comm.pdf?T=9] outlines the scheme, and the 0264 ATF4E Bramhall Park Road Toucan Report [https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s244091/0264+ATF4E+Bramhall+Park+Road+Toucan+Report.pdf] provides further technical details. The A Scheme Drawing [https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s244092/A+Scheme+Drawing.pdf] and B Consultation Letter [https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s244093/B+Consultation+Letter.pdf] were also made available for review.

Stockport CAN Seed Fund Applications

The Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee considered an application for £1,000 from the Stockport CAN Seed Fund for St James' Catholic High School. This funding would be used for the renovation of the school's prayer garden, which is intended for pupil use. The Stockport CAN Seed Fund Applications Report [https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s243790/Stockport+CAN+Seed+Fund+Applications+Report.pdf] and the specific application from St James' Catholic High School [https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s243791/Stockport+CAN+Seed+Fund+Application+-+St+James+Catholic+High+School.pdf] were part of the information presented.

Ward Flexibility Funding - Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC

The committee also considered an application for Ward Flexibility Funding for Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC. A grant of £141 was proposed, with £47 coming from each of the Bramhall North, Bramhall South, and Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations. This funding would contribute to the cost of hosting the ‘Fabulously Me’ event, which is planned to take place at a central and accessible location within Stockport. The Stockport LGBT Centre CIC - REDACTED V2PDF [https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s243801/Stockport+LGBT+Centre+CIC+-+REDACTED+V2PDF.pdf] document was part of the information presented.