Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 September 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 24 September 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

No declarations of interest were made.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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.

Members of the public were invited to submit any public questions they may have relating to the powers and duties of the Area Committee.

One question was submitted relating to the purchase of a plaque in memory of a former member of the Council, Anne Graham which would be place on a bench in the grounds of St Joseph’s Church.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be requested to make arrangements for a contribution of £96.00 from the Ward Flexibility Fund (Reddish North Ward allocation) toward the purchase of a plaque in memory of a former member of the Council, Anne Graham, to be placed on a bench on the grounds of St Joseph’s Church.

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.

Janette Sadgrove (Public Realm Inspector) submitted a report providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement related matters in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         A successful litter pick event had been held in Heaton Norris.

·         A gardening event would be held on 14 November to attend to the raised beds at the junction of Belmont Street and Lloyd Street.

·         Persistent graffiti problems in Heaton Moor and Heaton Mersey.

·         Walkabouts had been held on the Manchester Road and Abingdon Road Estates in South Reddish and in the Russell Gardens area in Heaton Norris.

·         Concerns were raised that one of the Memorial Poppies in the Heatons South ward had been painted white and it was requested that this poppy be replaced as a matter of urgency.

·         Councillors requested further information in respect to the sites identified for the erection of dog fouling signs.

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

RESOLVED -

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

Councillor Tom Mcgee submitted a petition on behalf of residents of Bankhall Road and the surrounding area in respect to traffic speeding. Councillor McGee explained that he would provide further information in respect to the petition when agenda items 10 and 11 were considered.

RESOLVED – That the petition be considered in conjunction with agenda items 10 and 11.

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 Deputy Chief Executive reported that no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an application from the St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish who are requesting funding towards the set-up of a community allotment.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to help set up a community allotment.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £600 be awarded (Reddish North ward £400, Reddish South ward £100 and Heatons North Ward £100) to St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish for funding towards the setting up of a community allotment.

To consider an application for Area Flexibility Funding from the A Pocketful of Treasure Group.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of the A Pocket Full of Treasure Group (copies of which had been circulated) to support a project which helps vulnerable adults suffering from isolation, loneliness and mental health/well-being issues.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £800 be awarded (to be divided equally between the four wards) to the A Pocket Full of Treasure fund to help support a project which helps vulnerable adults suffering from isolation, loneliness and mental health/well-being issues.

To consider an application for Area Flexibility Funding form Pure Innovations Ltd.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of Pure Innovations Ltd (copies of which had been circulated) to support a teaching project for skills to make freshly baked bread and cake which will then be donated to the Wellspring and towards offering free meals to children and their families who may be impacted by School holiday hunger.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £300 be awardedto Pure Innovations Ltd (Heatons South ward £100, Reddish North ward £100 and Reddish South ward £100) to support a teaching project for skills to make freshly baked bread and cake which will then be donated to the Wellspring and towards offering free meals to children and their families who may be impacted by School holiday hunger.

To consider an application for Area Funding from the Samaritans of Stockport.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of the Samaritans of Stockport (copies of which had been circulated) to support a series of events to increase awareness of the service and to mark the 40^th anniversary of the Stockport Samaritans Branch.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £1000 be awarded (to be divided equally between the Heatons North and South Wards) to the Samaritans of Stockport to support a series of events to increase awareness of the service and to mark the 40^th anniversary of the Stockport Samaritans Branch

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

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

One development application was 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/planning. 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 Deputy Chief outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In connection with variation of condition 1 of planning permission DC024617 to allow the premises (excluding the external forecourt) to operate/be open to members of the public between 09:00 and 23:30 on Monday to Thursday, between 09:00 and 00:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday and between 09:00 and 23:30 on Sunday.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the imposition of a condition to restrict the house of operation/opening of the premises to members of the public to between 09:00 and 23:30 on Mondays to Thursdays, between 09:00 and 00:00 (midnight) on Fridays and Saturdays and between 09:00 and 23:30 on Sundays.

In respect of plan no. 070486 for variation of condition 1 of planning permission DC024617 to allow the premises (excluding the external forecourt) to operate/be open to members of the public between 09:00 and 23:30 on Monday to Thursday, between 09:00 and 00:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday and between 09:00 and 23:30 on Sunday.

A member of the public spoke against the application,

it was then

RESOLVED - That planning permission be refused on the grounds that it was considered that the proposed extended hours of opening at the premises would be harmful to the amenities and reasonable quiet enjoyment of occupiers of nearby residential properties, by reason of increased noise and general disturbance caused by customers attracted to and from the site, especially late at night. As such, the proposal would be contrary to policies CS5 : Access To Services, Sie-1 : Quality Places, Sie-3 : Protecting, Safeguarding And Enhancing The Environment of the adopted Stockport Core Strategy DPD and the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings, progress upon authorised enforcement action set out by area committee.

The Area Committee are requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Vicki Bates on Tel: 0161 474 3138 or email: vicki.bates@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 enforcements with the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve revoking an existing order for No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm on Grantham Road in Heaton Norris.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to approve revoking and existing order for No Waiting Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm on Grantham Road, Heaton Norris.

RESOLVED –That the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order be approved and that subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the following order can be made:-

Revoke No Waiting 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday:

Grantham Road

Both sides from the southerly kerb line of Kennedy Way for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction

 That

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report seeks the Area Committee views on the current polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District review currently underway.

The Area Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Caroline Cooke on Tel: 0161 474 3173 or email: caroline.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking comments on the current polling arrangements within the area covered by the Area Committee to inform the Polling District review currently being undertaken.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the proposals relating to the use of a mobile building at The Green Marbury Road to replace the Scout Headquarters on Carnforth Road (NF) be supported.

The item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Tom McGee.

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

Councillor McGee reported that he had received a number of complaints relating to traffic speeding at the junction of Heaton Road between the A6 and Ashburn/Parsonage Road junction and asked that officers conduct a speed survey and submit a report to a future meeting on the findings.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management be requested to investigate concerns raised in respect to traffic speeding at the junction of Heaton Road between the A6 and Ashburn/Parsonage Road junction and submit a report to a future meeting on the findings.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Tom McGee.

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

Councillor McGee reminded the Committee that he had submitted a petition earlier in the meeting relating to traffic speeding on Bankhall Road between Thornfield & Moorside and Moorside to Didsbury Road and asked that officers conduct a speed survey and submit a report to a future meeting on the findings.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management be requested to investigate concerns raised in respect to traffic speeding on Bankhall Road between Thornfield & Moorside and Moorside to Didsbury Road and submit a report to a future meeting on the findings.

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

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive 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 the 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 outlines an application from Belle Vue Racers to use Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 6th January 2019 for their annual ‘Hit the Trail’ 5 Mile Run.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application.

Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 218 2588 or email: wayne.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Are Committee to consider an application from Belle Vue Racers to hold their annual 5 mile trail run in Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 6^th January 2019.

RESOLVED – That the application from Belle Vue Racers to hold a 5 mile trail run in Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 6^th January 2019 be approved

To consider an Area Flexibility Funding application submitted by Reddish Community and Parent Forum.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of the Reddish Community and Parent Forum (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to support a Christmas Event.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £1500 (£200 Heatons North Ward, £1200 Reddish North ward and £100 Reddish South ward) to the Reddish Community and Parent Forum for funding to support a Christmas Event.