Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor David Sedgewick be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Roy Driver be appointed Vice Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 April 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 16 April 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No urgent decisions were reported.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

 Personal & Prejudicial Interest

To receive any announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

No announcements were made.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

Janet Sadgrove (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting and provided an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement related matters in the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Highways inspections had recently been completed on the blue routes and officers would soon be moving onto the brown routes.

·         Vehicles parking on grass verges remained a concern.

·         The cleanliness of passageways and the work undertaken by the Community Payback Team. The Team has recently carried out work in the North Reddish ward.

·         Stockport Homes had carried out an estate walkabout on the Heaton Norris estate and in the Somers Road area.

·         A Councillor identified a particular concern of fly tipping in the Leamington Road area and asked for an update on problems associated with fly tipping for all wards represented by the Area Committee.

·         A number of proposed gully cleansing schemes which would be considered later on the agenda for the meeting.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Janette Sadgrove be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

No petitions were submitted.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation has indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

1.    Manic Mondays Baby and Toddler Group

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the Manic Mondays Baby Toddler Group (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding towards the purchase of materials to support the activities of the group.

RESOLVED – That the application submitted by the Manic Mondays Baby Toddler Group for £500 be approved (to be divided between the Heatons North and South wards) for funding towards the purchase of materials to support the activities of the group.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Re:dish (copies of which had been circulated) for funding towards the provision of a tea time café aimed at families in receipt of free school meals during the summer holidays.

RESOLVED – That the application submitted by Re:dish for £1500 be approved (to be divided equally between the Heatons North, Reddish North and Reddish South wards) for funding towards the provision of a tea time café aimed at families in receipt of free school meals during the summer holidays.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Tai Chi for Health (copies of which had been circulated) who were hoping to secure funding towards a fact finding event to Llandudno later in the year.

RESOLVED – That the submitted by Tai Chi for Health for £750 be approved to support a fact finding event to be held in Llandudno later in the year.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In connection with plan no. 067836 for construction of one detached dwelling at Heathcote Avenue, Heaton Norris

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 067836 for construction of one detached dwelling at Heathcote Avenue, Heaton Norris,

a member of the public spoke against the application and the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Committee Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposal on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties and that the applicant be requested to where possible mark out the site of the proposed development in anticipation of the visit.

 In connection with plan no. 068290 for single storey rear extension to each property (House Number 20 & 22) at 20 and 22 Peel Moat Road, Heaton Moor

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 068290 for single storey rear extension to each property (House Number 20 & 22) at 20 and 22 Peel Moat Road, Heaton Moor,

a member of the public spoke against the application and a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

In respect of plan no. 068358 for change of use of passageway to side and rear to form part of residential garden (Retrospective) at 13, Howard Avenue, Heaton Chapel

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 068358 for change of use of passageway to sider and rear to form part of garden at 13 Howard Avenue, Heaton Chapel, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with plan no. 068564 for Demolition of existing detached bungalow and garage and erection of new two storey dwelling at 8 Hepple Close, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 068564 for demolition of existing detached bungalow and garage and erection of new two storey dwelling at 8 Hepple Close, Heaton Moor,

a member of the public spoke against the application and the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In respect of plan no. 068834 for conversion of garage and internal alterations at Flat 1, 16 Whitfield, Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 068834 for conversion of garage and internal alterations at Flat 1, 16 Whitefield, Heaton Chapel, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In respect of plan no. 69169 for a proposed 2 storey side extension with single storey extension to rear at 1 Malton Road, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 069169 for proposed 2 storey side extension with single storey extension to rear at 1 Malton Road, Heaton Moor,

the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement action within the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Paul Cassidy on Tel: 474 5142 or email: paul.cassidy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement action within the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration

The report details the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 and requests that the Area Committee gives consideration to the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

The Area Committee is recommended to :-

(1)  Comment on and note the findings of the 2017 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour.

(2) Nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2018 Annual Review Tour; and

(3) Nominates Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on October 5 2018.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk  

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of the Review of Outcomes Tour 2017 and outlining the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee recommends that the tour visit the recently completed Mercedes Garage site and that Councillors Roy Driver and Jude Wells be nominated to participate on the visit.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that given the fact that the Area Committee represents four wards, the Committee were of the opinion that they should nominate more than one site to be visited as part of the tour.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report requests the Area Committee for a contribution towards costs to install new kerbs, remove the remaining sections of concrete flags and replace with bitmac on Ranworth Avenue.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Alan Whitfield on Tel: 0161 474 3455 or email: alan.whitfield@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed highway maintenance scheme on Ranworth Avenue.

RESOLVED – That an allocation of £17,000 from the Area Delegated Budget (Heatons South Ward allocation) towards the installation of new kerbs, the removal of the remaining sections of concrete flags and resurfacing with bitmac on Ranworth Avenue be approved.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

To cleanse gullies on unadopted roads 2018/2019.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on Tel: 0161 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a funding request for the cleansing of a number of gullies in the Heatons and Reddish area.

RESOLVED – That the gully cleaning schemes listed below be approved as follows at the approximate costs indicated:-

·         Heatons North Ward – Wingate Road and Princes Road: £528.40

·         Heatons South Ward – Pleachway, Park Row, Park Place, Vale Close and Brighton Road: £264.20

·         Reddish South: Victoria Road, Brook Road, Reddish Vale Road: £528.40

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

In November 2017, Cabinet reviewed and agreed Stockport’s transport priorities following the outcomes of the South East Manchester Mutli Modal Strategy (SEMMMS) Issues and Options consultation.

Work has been progressing since this agreement was reached, to translate these priorities into a draft SEMMM Strategy document ready for public consultation prior to its final adoption by both Stockport and Cheshire East Councils.

A public consultation on the draft Strategy commenced on Monday 21st May and is due to run for a 6 week period. Following the consultation, the draft Strategy will be reviewed and revised in light of the feedback received and a final version will be submitted for consideration by the Council later this year.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the activities being undertaken as part of the consultation period and comment on the draft Strategy.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to comment on the SEMMMS Strategy refresh consultation document.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Councillors welcomed the case for improved train services and stressed the need for better parking options in the vicinity of train stations.

·         If Metrolink expansion were to become a reality – parking provision was a significant factor. Traffic issues were of major concern on Didsbury Road.

·         Reddish North and South stations were identified as excellent opportunities to enhance services.

·         East/West connectivity for bus service provision was highlighted as a concern.

RESOLVED – That the report and comments be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Area Committee is requested to decide whether the land at Alexandra Road/ Heathcote Road, Heaton Norris is to be added to the list of Assets of Community Value pursuant to the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

The Area Committee is requested to consider whether the land at Alexandra Road/ Heathcote Road, Heaton Norris should be added to the list of Assets of Community Value pursuant to the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

Officer Contact: Paul Edgeworth on Tel: 0161 218 1934 or email: paul.edgeworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a request to list land at Alexandra Road/Heathcote Road, Heaton Norris as an asset of community value.

RESOLVED – That the land at Alexandra Road/Heathcote Road, Heaton Norris not be listed as an asset of community value.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Roy Driver.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Roy Driver.

Councillor Driver expressed his concerns particularly for pedestrian safety due to cars travelling at excessive speeds at the junctions of Gorton Road/Longford Road West. He explained that there had been a number of accidents whereby vehicles had mounted pavements and collided into walls. He asked that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration investigate these concerns and report back to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate the concerns raised in respect to speeding vehicles and pedestrian safety at the Gorton Road/Longford Road West junctions and submit a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to make appointments to outside bodies.

The Area Committee is requested to make appointments to outside bodies.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 0161 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to make appointments to a number of outside bodies.

RESOLVED – That the following appointments to the outside bodies indicated be approved:-

Prescotts Charity (nomination to Executive) – Councillors Yvonne Guariento and Jude Wells

Heaton Chapel Community Council – Councillor Jude Wells

Heaton Chapel Community Association – Councillors John Taylor and Jude Wells

The Area Committee is requested to note the current arrangements in relation to the role of the Highway Ward Spokespersons and the monitoring of the Area Committee delegated budget.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report and nominate a spokesperson for each ward.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 0161 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to note the arrangements for the monitoring of the Area Committee delegated budget and requesting the Area Committee to nominate Highway Ward Spokespersons.

RESOLVED – That ward spokespersons be approved as follows:

Heatons North – Councillor John Taylor

Heatons South – Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick

Reddish North – Councillor Roy Driver

Reddish South – Councillor Yvonne Guariento

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 0161 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and on the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding. The report also included a position on ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report advises the Area Committee of the availability of large poppies which can be erected on lighting columns in November to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the end of the Great War.

The Area Committees is asked to consider if they wish to erect commemorative poppies on lighting columns in accordance with guidance and if so to advise the Director of the number of poppies that they wish to display. 

Officer Contact: Nick Whelan on Tel: 0161 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the availability of large poppies which can be erected on lighting columns.

RESOLVED – That the proposals in the report be supported and that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to liaise with the traffic ward spokespersons to make the appropriate arrangements.