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 5 of 22

Loan to Stockport Homes for Development Scheme (F&R59)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 04, 2025

...to facilitate the completion of the Hempshaw Lane development, they delegated the approval of two loans totaling £9,206,241 to Stockport Homes Ltd to the Director of Finance, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources, and delegated authority to the Assistant Director for Governance to implement the resolution.

Recommendations Approved

Cabinet Response to the 'District and Local Centres – best practice and building upon it' Scrutiny Review (Non-Key)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 04, 2025

...to provide an update on and approve the implementation of recommendations from the 'District and Local Centres – best practice and building upon it' Scrutiny Review Panel, including supporting a dedicated online information portal, a communications plan, a councillor guide, a review of local vision meetings, events, engagement with landlords, writing to the Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and ensuring the Stockport Local Plan contains supportive policies.

Recommendations Approved

Advisory Residential Disabled Bays-2025 Policy Statement Report (PH&T14)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 04, 2025

... the Cabinet approved and adopted an updated Advisory Residential Disabled Bays policy, outlining the Council's approach to installing these bays, including application processes, eligibility criteria, and associated conditions, with the aim of minimizing the impact on ward budgets.

Recommendations Approved

Home Charging Policy Statement Report (PH&T15)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 04, 2025

... to allow residents without off-street parking to charge electric vehicles from home using charging cables and cable mats, subject to specific safety conditions outlined in the approved Home Charging Policy Statement.

Recommendations Approved

Cabinet Response to the 'Understanding the Inequalities of Health Outcomes Across the Borough' Scrutiny Review (Non-Key)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 04, 2025

...its response to the recommendations of the 'Understanding the Inequalities of Health Outcomes Across the Borough' Scrutiny Review, which aims to reduce health inequalities in Stockport, was approved.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 108