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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

66 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Cabinet (Housing) Committee Chair

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

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 09, 2025
Stepping Hill Area Committee Committee Member

Stepping Hill Area Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 02, 2025
Town Centre - M60 Gateway Task Force Committee Member

Town Centre - M60 Gateway Task Force - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.00 pm

November 20, 2025
Council Meeting Committee Member

Council Meeting - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 6.00 pm

November 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

95 decisions · Page 4 of 19

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

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 '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

Stockport Local Plan - Regulation 18 Consultation

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Monday, 27th October, 2025 5.00 pm - October 27, 2025

...that the emerging draft Stockport Local Plan be subject to a period of public consultation commencing on 6th November 2025 and continuing until 21st December 2025, and delegated minor amendments to the Assistant Director Place Making and Planning.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Councillors to Lay Wreaths at Remembrance Day Services

From: Stepping Hill Area Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 21, 2025

...to appoint a Councillor to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Service at Hazel Grove War Memorial on Sunday, 9 November 2025, specifically appointing Councillor Dominic Hardwick.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 66

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 95