Issue - meetings

Representatives of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and Stockport Homes will attend the meeting to discuss vandalism to a new barrier at the Brindale Road Access area and issues of fly tipping.

Jane Bardsley (Greenspace), April Irwin and Helen Durose (Stockport Homes) attended the meeting to discuss issues relating to vandalism to a new barrier at the Brindale Road Access area and fly tipping.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The second barrier on the track was installed by Stockport Homes to prevent fly tipping and off-road bikes gaining access to Reddish Vale Country Park;

·         An “A-frame” gate was installed to allow pedestrian access, however it had been destroyed within a week of installation;

·         Local cyclists and equestrians were unhappy with the installation of the second gate;

·         A horse stile on the second gate could allow equestrians to pass;

·         Section 59 notices were to be installed at the site to try and address the issue of off-road bikes accessing Reddish Vale Country Park.

RESOLVED – (1) That Jane Bardsley, April Irwin and Helen Durose be thanked for their attendance.

(2) That representatives of Stockport Homes be requested to submit an update report to a future meeting.