Stewart Gardiner - Councillor for Cheshire East (Knutsford)

Councillor Stewart Gardiner

Conservative Knutsford Leader of Conservative Group

Email: stewart.gardiner@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Council: Cheshire East

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Adults and Health Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Policy Committee (Spokesperson, Committee Member) Appointments Committee (Committee Member) Northern Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Finance Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Board (Committee Member) Southern Planning Committee (Committee Member) Electoral and Polling District Review Sub Committee Cheshire East Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Economy and Growth Committee (Committee Member) Environment and Communities Committee Cheshire Police and Crime Panel Children and Families Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

83 meetings · Page 1 of 17

Corporate Policy Committee POSTPONED Committee Member

the Corporate Policy Committee of Cheshire East Council

February 05, 2026, 10:30 am
Finance Sub-Committee Committee Member

Finance Sub-Committee - Friday, 30th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 30, 2026, 10:00 am
Strategic Planning Board Committee Member

Strategic Planning Board - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am

January 28, 2026
Adults and Health Committee Committee Member

Adults and Health Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 10.30 am

January 26, 2026, 10:30 am
Cheshire East Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Cheshire East Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 20, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

95 decisions · Page 3 of 19

Medium Term Financial Strategy Consultation 2026/27 - 2029/30

From: Economy and Growth Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to provide feedback on the Medium Term Financial Strategy Consultation 2026/27 - 2029/30, including scrutinizing budget savings proposals relevant to the Economy and Growth Committee's responsibilities.

Recommendations Approved

Knutsford Bid Ballot

From: Economy and Growth Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to support the Knutsford BID proposal, the committee agreed to vote 'Yes' in the Knutsford BID ballot and delegated authority to the Director of Growth and Enterprise to complete and return the ballot papers, and also agreed to arrangements for Council representation and advisory support should the BID proceed.

Recommendations Approved

Holiday Activity and Food Programme 2026 to 2029

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

...to deliver the Holiday Activity and Food Programme from April 2026 to March 2029, with optional extensions, they approved an open procurement procedure to spend the Department for Education grant, delegated authority for fund dispersal and contract awards, and approved a supplementary revenue estimate request for additional grant funding.

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 83

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 95