Councillor Mark Roberts

Werneth Area Committee decided to approve an application from Inspire Capital Sports CIC for £83.34 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget. This funding will support up to four young people with financial barriers to participation in sports.

Werneth Area Committee decided to approve an application from North West Steel Band Association for a grant of £95.20 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget. This decision was made on 19/10/2026. The funding is towards the cost of hosting their annual concert on St Peter’s Square, Stockport in June 2027.

Werneth Area Committee decided on 19/10/2026 to appoint Councillor Joe Barratt to lay a wreath at Bredbury War Memorial and Councillor Rachel Bresnahan to lay a wreath at Romiley War Memorial on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Werneth Area Committee decided to give approval to the legal advertising of the proposed introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Poleacre Lane and Briarley Gardens, Woodley on 19/10/2026. This decision was made notwithstanding the objection that the order be made.

The Cabinet (Housing) Committee approved the Homelessness Strategy 2026-2031 and its accompanying action plan on 16 September 2026. The strategy outlines the council's approach to preventing homelessness, reducing rough sleeping, and improving housing outcomes for residents. It replaces the previous Homelessness Strategy 2021-2026.