As you all know, the local Lib Dem team have been pushing hard to get the best possible outcome for Gatley residents on the future of the privately owned Tatton Cinema site.  Stockport Council refused the recent planning application because of the lack of car parking provision which could have made the situation in Gatley village even worse and because of concerns over the impact of the proposed convenience store on local businesses.

I have been informed that a new possibility has emerged in talks between the Council and the site owner.  I must caution that a formal revised application has yet to be made but this is such a key issue for the village that I believe it is vital that residents’ views are sought and fed in as early as possible.

The new proposal would include retention of the proposed convenience store at the front of the site with the remainder of the site being made available for public parking through a land swap for equivalent land elsewhere in the borough.

Clearly there would need to be significant negotiations and no guarantees can be made at this stage but IF there is strong local support for this solution we will push to achieve it.

Please let me know what you think by emailing me, giving your name and address, plus:

- Whether you would be in favour of the proposals as outlined above (Yes or No)

- Whether you are in favour of the original plans (Yes or No)

Of course, the Developer may yet appeal against the decision to refuse the original planning application and has until the end of the year to do so.  We will keep you informed.