4th September 2025

Two former LibDem councillors Mr & Mrs Corris and a LibDem factotum Andrew Garner are directors of this company.

The Romiley Liberal Club is a registered company (Romiley Liberal Club and Hall Company Ltd).

The individuals serving as directors and secretary—effectively in charge of the company—are Andrew John Garner, Christine Corris, Stuart Corris, and Harry Donald McKell.

The actual legal ownership of the property (lease or freehold) is currently not publicly documented, and as of February 2025 the club is permanently closed with plans for redevelopment.

Reference: DC/089289. Stockport Planning+1

Site address: Romiley Liberal Club, 1 Beech Lane, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4AL. Stockport Planning

Application type: Full (revised scheme). Stockport Planning

Proposal / description: Demolition of the existing clubhouse and construction of a supported-living accommodation block comprising 12 apartments, staff accommodation, car parking and garden areas. Stockport PlanningPublic Notice Portal

Applicant (as advertised): Mr I. Watson. Public Notice Portal

Context / background: The site sits by the Church Lane Conservation Area; scheme promoted in 2023 alongside Mosscare St Vincent’s HA and Watson Homes. Stockport Nub News

Status / decision: Approved (decision issued 6 February 2025 — change of use to supported living granted). Stockport PlanningCAMRA

Unaudited Financial Statements for Romiley Liberal Club and Hall Company Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Here’s a clear summary of the key financial details:

📌 Company Information

  • Directors:
    • A J Garner
    • H D McKell
    • Councillor S Corris
    • Councillor C Corris
  • Secretary: A J Garner
  • Registered Office: Onward Chambers, 34 Market Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 1AH
  • Accountants: Hardy & Company (Hyde) Ltd, Chartered Certified Accountants

📊 Abridged Balance Sheet (31 December 2023)

Fixed Assets:

  • Tangible assets: £664 (2022: £739)

Current Assets:

  • Debtors: £72 (same as 2022)
  • Cash at bank: £11,090 (2022: £18,671)
  • Total Current Assets: £11,162 (2022: £18,743)

Creditors (due within 1 year):

  • £2,184 (2022: £600)

Net Current Assets:

  • £8,978 (2022: £18,143)

Total Assets less Current Liabilities:

  • £9,642 (2022: £18,882)

💰 Capital & Reserves

  • Called up share capital: £1,331
  • Capital redemption reserve: £6
  • Other reserves: £367
  • Retained earnings: £7,938 (2022: £17,178)
  • Total Reserves: £9,642 (2022: £18,882)

⚖️ Other Notes

  • The company claimed audit exemption under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
  • Members did not require an audit under Section 476.
  • The directors confirmed their responsibilities for proper record keeping and preparing fair financial statements.
  • Approved and signed on 25 September 2024 by:
    • A J Garner (Director)
    • H D McKell (Director)

✅ Overall position:

  • The company’s net assets fell from £18,882 (2022) to £9,642 (2023).
  • Biggest drop came from retained earnings, which decreased by about £9,240 year-on-year.
  • Cash at bank also dropped significantly (from £18,671 → £11,090).
  • Creditors increased (from £600 → £2,184).
  • Current Directors
    Andrew John Garner
    Role: Director and Secretary
    Appointed: Director on 15 October 2013; Secretary on 1 November 2016
    Date of Birth: April 1963
    Nationality: British
    Occupation: Office Manager
    Residence: Underhill Cottage, Woodseats Lane, Charlesworth, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 5DR

  • Harry Donald McKell
    Role: Director
    Appointed: Before 31 March 1992
    Date of Birth: January 1937
    Nationality: British
    Occupation: University Lecturer
    Residence: 41 Marsden Road, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 4AS

  • Christine Corris (Councillor)
    Role: Director
    Appointed: 21 March 2019
    Date of Birth: July 1947
    Nationality: British
    Occupation: Director
    Residence: Onward Chambers, 34 Market Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 1AH

  • Stuart Corris (Councillor)
    Role: Director
    Appointed: 21 March 2019
    Date of Birth: May 1950
    Nationality: British
    Occupation: Director
    Residence: Onward Chambers, 34 Market Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 1AH

    Recent Changes
    Director’s Details Updated: On 4 April 2025, updates were made to the director’s details for both Cllr Stuart Corris and Cllr Christine Corris.