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 10 of 22

Continuous Improvement and Impact Plan (Non-Key)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...the Cabinet approved and endorsed the Continuous Improvement and Impact Plan designed to improve Stockport's children's services from an Ofsted requires improvement rating to good or better.

For Determination

Part A: Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) Summer Review Update (F&R48)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...the Cabinet of Stockport approved adjustments to the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) forecasts and assumptions for 2025/26-2029/30, noting a decreased savings requirement for 2026/27 but a rising requirement in subsequent years, and approved the use of one-off resources to support the council's financial position.

Recommendations Approved

2025/26 Q1 Budget Monitoring Update (Non-Key)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...the Cabinet approved revenue budget virements, noted the forecast outturn positions for cash limits, non-cash limits, the Dedicated Schools Grant, and the Housing Revenue Account, acknowledged updates on reserves and the capital program, and noted changes to the capital program and prudential indicators for 2025/26.

For Determination

Outcome of the public consultation on the proposal to create a Mayoral Development Corporation for the town centre (Non-Key)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to endorse the expansion of the Mayoral Development Corporation to cover the entire Stockport town centre, seeking GMCA approval for designation and subsequent notification to the Secretary of State.

For Determination

SEND Sufficiency Plan (CF&E18)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to address the Council's statutory responsibility to commission sufficient high-quality school places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the Cabinet agreed in principle to the detailed recommendations outlined in the SEND Sufficiency Plan 2025-2030, pending further reports on implementation and required delegations.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 108