13th August 2025
cllr.mark.roberts@stockport.gov.uk
@RomileyRoberts
| Self Employed Freelance Actor |
| Director Moorside Ltd |
| Liberal Democrats -Wife |
| Member of Equity Trade Union, Member of the Liberal Democrats, ALDC, Member of the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Member of Friends of Romiley Station |
| Community Partnership Board (Stockport and Trafford College Group) |
His wife, also a LibDem councillor.
| Liberal Democrats (self) |
| Self-employed freelance actor (Husband) |
| Director, Moorside LTD (Husband) |
1. Council Roles & Representation
- Leader of Stockport Council: As of 20 May 2025, Cllr Mark Roberts became the Leader of Stockport Council, taking on the main political leadership role for the borough.Wikipedia
- Committee Involvement: He is a visible presence across key council forums, including:
- Council Meetings (e.g., 27 February, 3 April, 20 May 2025)
- Cabinet (e.g., 18 March 2025)
- Economy, Regeneration & Climate Change Scrutiny Committee (e.g., 6 March 2025)stockport.public-i.tv
- Appointments: At the 3 April 2025 Council Meeting, he featured in agenda items such as appointments to the Greater Manchester Joint Health Scrutiny Committee and Admission Appeals Panel.stockport.public-i.tv
2. Attendance & Activity (Chamber & Beyond)
- Webcast Activity: His recent presence at council proceedings is well documented through the council’s webcasting portal, underscoring active participation.stockport.public-i.tv
- While specific numeric attendance rate wasn’t available publicly like for other reviewers, these frequent appearances suggest high engagement consistent with his leadership role.
3. Allowances & Payments
Basic Allowance
- As with other councillors, Cllr Roberts’ basic allowance remains at £10,716 per year, as the council voted in April 2025 against increasing it to £13,286.Stockport Nub News+1
Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA)
- As Council Leader, Cllr Roberts is entitled to a significant SRA. In April 2025, the Independent Remuneration Panel recommended raising the Leader’s SRA from £32,150 to £39,859—though this increase was not adopted.Stockport Nub News
- Therefore, it is most likely that his current SRA remains at approximately £32,150 (assuming the pre-panel rate remains in effect).
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Council Role | Leader of Stockport Council (from 20 May 2025) |
| Committee Presence | Regular attendee at Council, Cabinet, and Scrutiny meetings |
| Basic Allowance | £10,716 per annum (unchanged) |
| Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) | Estimated at ~£32,150 (no increase approved) |
