Brian Puddicombe - Councillor for Cheshire East (Macclesfield South)

Councillor Brian Puddicombe

Labour Macclesfield South Chair of Strategic Planning Board

Email: brian.puddicombe@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Council: Cheshire East

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) General Appeals Sub Committee (Committee Member) Cared For Children and Care Leavers Committee (Committee Member) Children and Families Committee (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Board (Chair) Economy and Growth Committee Northern Planning Committee (Committee Member) Cared For Children and Care Leavers Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

67 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Strategic Planning Board Chair

Strategic Planning Board - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 10.30 am

May 27, 2026, 10:30 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 11.00 am

May 13, 2026, 11:00 am
General Appeals Sub Committee MOVED Committee Member

General Appeals Sub Committee - Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - 10.30 am

May 05, 2026, 10:30 am
Strategic Planning Board Chair

Strategic Planning Board - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 10.30 am

April 29, 2026, 10:30 am
Children and Families Committee Committee Member

Children and Families Committee - Monday, 13th April, 2026 10.30 am

April 13, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

38 decisions · Page 2 of 8

Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026 - 2029 - Delivery Plan

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 19, 2026

...approved the delivery plan for the Crisis and Resilience Fund for 2026-2029, which will replace the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments.

Recommendations Approved

Formal Consideration of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Report

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 19, 2026

...approved recommendations stemming from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's report, which identified faults in the Council's handling of a case and led to amended practices.

Recommendations Approved

National House Project

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 19, 2026

...approved the implementation of the National House Project to provide structured support and stable housing for children in care and care leavers, along with an investment of £351,827.

Recommendations Approved

Youth Justice Plan (2025-26 update)

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 10, 2025

...to endorse the Annual Youth Justice Plan for 2025-26, which outlines the provision of youth justice services in Cheshire East and seeks to improve outcomes for children, families, and victims.

Recommendations Approved

Second Financial Review 25/26

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 10, 2025

...the Children and Families Committee approved recommendations related to the Second Financial Review for 2025/26, including budget amendments, revenue forecasts, capital spending, and Dedicated Schools Grant management.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 67

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 38