Jake Austin - Councillor for Stockport (Hazel Grove)

Councillor Jake Austin

Liberal Democrats Hazel Grove Cabinet Member for Housing & Environment

Email: cllr.jake.austin@stockport.gov.uk

Council: Stockport

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council Meeting (Committee Member) Corporate, Resource Management & Governance Scrutiny Committee Economy, Regeneration & Climate Change Scrutiny Committee Stepping Hill Area Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Review Panel - using best practice - supporting vibrancy in District and Local Centres Audit Committee Cabinet (Housing) Committee (Committee Member, Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Working Party Communities & Transport Scrutiny Committee Adult Social Care & Health Scrutiny Committee Scrutiny Review Panel - STAR procurement and social value Housing Task & Finish Group (Committee Member) Town Centre - M60 Gateway Task Force (Committee Member) Development Plan Working Party (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

70 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Cabinet (Housing) Committee Chair

Cabinet (Housing) Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 10, 2026, 6:00 pm
Stepping Hill Area Committee Committee Member

Stepping Hill Area Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 03, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Meeting Committee Member

Council Meeting - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 6.00 pm

January 15, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet (Housing) Committee Chair

Cabinet (Housing) Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

108 decisions · Page 2 of 22

Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-Year Review 2025/26 and Consultation Report on 2026/27 Treasury Strategy (F&R52)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

...to recommend that the Council note the Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-Year Review Report 2025/26, approve the continuation of the existing Treasury Management Strategy, Annual Investment Strategy, and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2025/26, note the revised interest rate forecasts, note the amendment to the MRP Policy, and consider the statements regarding the Treasury Strategy for 2026/27.

For Determination

Cabinet Response to the 'STAR Procurement and Social Value' Scrutiny Review (Non-key)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

... its response to the recommendations of the 'STAR Procurement and Social Value' Scrutiny Review was approved.

For Determination

Cheadle Eco Park & Adswood Depot: Update Report (ER&S4)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

...they noted the progress on the Cheadle Eco Park and Adswood Depot redevelopments, approved the funding request outlined in the confidential appendix, and delegated authority to senior officers to take necessary steps for the projects' delivery, including appointing consultants and contractors.

Recommendations Approved

Biodiversity Net Gain - Habitat Banking Vehicle (CC&E2)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

...to approve in principle the creation and sale of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units on council-owned land, utilizing the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as the 'Responsible Body', and to delegate authority for finalizing agreements and site designations to relevant council officers.

Recommendations Approved

Stockport Billing Area - 2026/27 Council Tax Taxbase and Non-Domestic Rates Forecast (F&R51)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

...to declare a provisional forecast outturn Collection Fund deficit for 2025/26, note the proposal for the Council Tax Discretionary Hardship Fund, note the 2026/27 Council Tax Taxbase for budget setting purposes, note that the indicative Collection Fund resources are to be reviewed, and delegate decisions regarding changes to the Collection Fund forecast, Business Rates forecast, and participation in the Greater Manchester Business Rates pooling arrangement to the Director of Finance.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 108