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 1 of 22

Supported and Specialist Housing Strategy (H&E7)

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

...the Committee approved and adopted the Supported and Specialist Housing Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Business Rates and Council Tax Discounts Annual Review (F&R58)

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

... the Cabinet agreed to retain existing Business Rates and Council Tax discount schemes for 2026-27, including support for care leavers and vulnerable residents, with minor amendments to the Discretionary Rate Relief Policy and approval of a new Council Tax Empty Homes Policy.

For Determination

Nominations for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2026/27

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

For Determination

Cabinet Response to the 'Prevention – Support in the Early Years (-9 months to 5 years)' Scrutiny Review (Non-Key)

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

... that they approved the response to the Children and Families Scrutiny Committee's recommendations regarding prevention and support in the early years (from pregnancy to age five).

For Determination

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 108