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Stockport Local Access Forum (outside body) - Monday, 17th March, 2025 6.00 pm

March 17, 2025 Stockport Local Access Forum (outside body) View on council website Watch video of meeting

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The Stockport Local Access Forum was scheduled to consider updates on various rights of way and greenspace paths, including specific locations like Heaton Mersey Common. A key discussion point was the potential inclusion of equestrians on new multi-user paths. The meeting also included a review of recent activities and a forward plan for future discussions.

Non-Public Right of Way and Greenspace Paths Update

A verbal update was scheduled to be provided regarding non-public rights of way and greenspace paths. This update was to be led by the Thriving Places Neighbourhood Manager.

Heaton Mersey Common Update

The Highways & Transportation team was scheduled to provide a verbal update concerning Heaton Mersey Common.

Definitive Map Modification Orders Update

A verbal report or update was scheduled to be presented on outstanding Definitive Map Modification Orders. This would be led by a Senior Transportation Officer.

Inclusion of Equestrians on New Multi-User Paths

A discussion was scheduled to take place regarding the inclusion of equestrians on any new multi-user paths. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of the Vice-Chair.

Recent Activity

The Strategy Growth and Improvement Manager was scheduled to lead a verbal update and discussion on recent activities.

Forward Plan

Members and officers were invited to suggest agenda items for future meetings of the Forum.

The meeting was scheduled to begin with the approval of the minutes from the meeting held on 4 November 2024, followed by receiving apologies for absence and declarations of interest.

Attendees

David Gosling
Debbi Hall
Jonathan Broad
Kathy England
Edgar Ernstbrunner
Phil Featherstone
Elizabeth Jane Morgan
Rachel Sewart
Zoe Smith
Ian Tate
Chris Walsh
Profile image for Councillor Grace Baynham
Councillor Grace Baynham Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services Liberal Democrats Norbury & Woodsmoor

Topics

Thriving Places Neighbourhood Manager rights of way and greenspace paths Heaton Mersey Common Update Strategy Growth and Improvement Manager Definitive Map Modification Orders equestrians on new multi-user paths Vice-Chair Stockport Local Access Forum Senior Transportation Officer

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 17th-Mar-2025 18.00 Stockport Local Access Forum outside body

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 17th-Mar-2025 18.00 Stockport Local Access Forum outside body

Additional Documents

Minutes of Previous Meeting