Issue - meetings

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Ward Committee. Questions must be submitted in advance on the cards provided. Questions on quasi-judicial matters (e.g. current or potential legal proceedings, licensing applications, planning applications or appeals) or confidential matters are not permitted.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Ward Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Ward Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.  The following issues were raised and responses were given at the meeting:-

• Why a post had moved within a few meters of its original location several times within a short period of time.
• The poor condition of the pavement and flags outside the card shop on the A6.
• Inconsiderate parking on footpaths and cars parking illegally were a hazard for pedestrians and motorists.
• When the public art exhibition at Sainsburys would be mounted.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to a recent Stockport Express article, which reported that nearly a third of all shops in Stockport town centre were empty.

• The presence of solar panels on public buildings in the ward.
• The need for a ‘Give Way’ sign to be installed at the junction of Grove Street and at the end of Braemar Road.
• A number of potholes on Hazelwood Road. 

·         Whether public consultation results affected the implementation of traffic schemes - Residents expressed concern in respect to traffic and the amount of traffic calming on Hazelwood Road.

·         The number of motor accidents in Hazel Grove.

·         A request for the gates at the Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis club be locked at night.

• Whether disused toilets had been purchased by local businesses for commercial use.

·         Clarification was sought and provided in respect to the council’s licensing legislation and the difference between licensing and planning control requirements for bars and pubs in Hazel Grove.

·         How the Localism Bill would affect local planning legislation and the impact on residents.

·         Residents expressed concern in respect to garish signs in shop front windows dominating the area.

• A request for the street sign on Hazelwood Grove to be resited so that its fit for purpose.
• Members of the public thanked the Ward Committee for their support in providing double yellow lines on Hazelwood Grove.

RESOLVED – That the issue relating to the poor condition of pavements outside the card shop on the A6 be referred to the Highways Officer for consideration.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Ward Committee. Questions must be submitted in advance on the cards provided. Questions on quasi-judicial matters (e.g. current or potential legal proceedings, licensing applications, planning applications or appeals) or confidential matters are not permitted.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Ward Committee.

A number of questions were raised and answered at the meeting relating to:-

·         The rearranged date of the Hazel Grove Ward Committee meeting to 13 December 2011.

·         The need for a 20mph speed limit sign on Beech Avenue. It was noted that the installation of a second speed bump had been prevented by a resident of Beech Avenue.

·         The completion of the traffic calming work on Hazelwood Road. It was noted that there had been some deficiencies in the work on this road and that this had been reported to the Highways Officer. The yellow lines would be painted when all road work had been completed.

·         The dangers caused by a Force8 vehicle regularly parking at the junction of Hazelwood Road and Beech Avenue.

·         The need for a ‘Give Way’ sign to be installed at the junction of Grove Street and Vine Street.

·         The illumination of the signs at the junction of Grove Street and Vine Street.

·         The lack of a ‘Give Way’ sign at the end of Braemar Road.

·         Concern surrounding the emergency processes of Care Call and their reliance on fully operating BT landlines.

·         Whether there was a continued need for a pedestrian crossing near ASDA and The Woodman Public House.

RESOLVED - That the issue relating to the dangers caused by a vehicle parking at the junction of Hazelwood Road and Beech Avenue be referred to the Stepping Hill Area Committee for consideration.