Statement from Cllr David Meller, Leader of the Labour Group, on the proposed arrangements for Stockport Council.
“For the first time in the history of Stockport Council, there will be no Conservative councillors on the council. However, the electoral maths mean that the Liberal Democrats have the opportunity to form the administration for the next municipal year.
“This gives Stockport the perfect opportunity to help implement a truly progressive agenda for Stockport over this next year, something Stockport Labour will support in line with our manifesto.
“During the last year, we were able to support Stockport families by extending the provision of free school meals for one year – this is the equivalent of £500 per child for households in receipt of housing benefit, Council Tax Support or both but don’t qualify for free school meals.
“We want to continue meaningfully supporting residents during the cost of living crisis and advance our agenda on social and affordable housing, public transport and reinvigorating our neighbourhood centres.
“We also want to ensure that Council Taxpayers get the best possible deal and push the council to get the basics right, such as bin collections and maintaining our roads.
“This could be a transformative year for Stockport if we and the Liberal Democrats take this opportunity before us. I hope that the co-operative approach we have agreed benefits the whole of Stockport. “
The Labour Shadow cabinet will be (in no particular order):-
- Christine Carrigan Finance and Resources & Deputy Leader, Chair of CRMG Scrutiny Committee
- Joe Barratt – Communities, Culture and Sport, Chair of Communities and Transport Scrutiny Committee
- Claire Vibert – Economy, Regeneration and Housing, Chair of Economy, Regeneration and Climate Change Scrutiny Committee
- Colin Foster – Children, Families and Education, Chair of Children and Families Scrutiny Committee
- David Sedgwick Health and Adult Social Care, Chair of Adult Social Care and Health Scrutiny Committee
- Helen Hibbert Parks, Highways and Transport, Proposed Greater Manchester scrutiny appointee
- Dena Ryness – Climate Change and Environment, Vice Chair of Economy, Regeneration and Climate Change Scrutiny Committee.