Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 March 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare any interest which they had in any of the agenda items for this meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

The Chair reported that an extraordinary meeting of the Area Committee would be held on Tuesday 6 May 2014 at 6.00pm in the Town Hall to consider a planning application on Vale Road, Heaton Mersey.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Officer 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.

Jamie Luck (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Investigations into a number of fly tipping cases in the Reddish area were progressing and court dates would be set in the near future.

·         A large number of notices had been served in relation to A-Boards and goods for sale on the highway.

·         Dark green route highway inspections had now been completed in the Heatons and Reddish area and inspections of blue routes had commenced.

·         Stockport Homes’ estate walkabouts on the Hesketh Street Estate and Ruskin Road Estate.

·         Sevenoaks Road was currently having flags removed and replaced with bitmac and a scheme was currently underway on Battersea Road.

·         Gulley cleansing on the annual routes had commenced in the Heatons.

RESOLVED – That Jamie Luck be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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

No petitions were submitted.

National Energy Action and Electricity North West

Clare Redfern, Affordable Warmth Officer, Strategic Housing will attend the meeting and report on a project aimed at reducing the peak time load on the local electricity distribution network in the Heaton’s area.

Clare Redfern, Affordable Warmth Officer, Strategic Housing attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to a project aimed at reducing the peak time load on the local electricity network in the Heaton’s area.

RESOLVED – That Clare Redfern be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

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

(i)            Harrogate Road Allotment Society

(ii)          Reddish Villa JFC

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted funding applications (copies of which had been circulated) as follows:-

a) Harrogate Road Allotment Society

Requesting funding towards the expansion of an on-site learning centre and to enhance the facilities on offer at the allotment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1000(Reddish North and South ward allocations) for funding towards the expansion of an on-site learning centre and to enhance the facilities on offer at the allotment.

b) Reddish Villa JFC

Requesting funding towards starting up a girls football team.

RESOLVED – That the consideration of the application be deferred and the applicant be invited to attend the next meeting to answer Councillors’ questions.

c) Reddish Business Forum

Requesting funding towards the promotion and organisation of the fourth Reddish Festival (ReddFest)

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £2000 (Reddish North and South ward allocation) for funding towards the promotion and organisation of the fourth Reddish Festival (ReddFest)

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

In November 2013, the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee approved the expansion of the Heaton Moor Produce Market onto Shaw Road, and the subsequent road closure, on the first Sunday of every month 08:00 - 16:00 for a trial basis from February 2014 - May 2014.

This report presents evidence gathered to date highlighting the events success in stimulating the local economy and requests the granting of permission for the continuation of activity.

This item has been brought to Area Committee ahead of the trial conclusion due to the fact no meeting is scheduled May 2014.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on approving the continuation of the Heaton Moor Produce Market in its expanded form on the first Sunday of every month for a further 12 months.  This requires the closure of Shaw Road between Heaton Moor Road and Derby Range 08:00 – 16:00 on each market day in order to allow the market to take place 09:30-15:00.

Officer Contact: Kate Ruddick on Tel: 474 3735 or email: kate.ruddick@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 approving the continuation of the Heaton Moor Produce Market in its expanded form on the first Sunday of every month for a further 12 months.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee supports the continuation of the Heaton Moor Produce Market in its expanded form on the first Sunday of every month for a further 12 months.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order of Prohibition of Waiting at Briarfield Road and Broadstone Road, Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee are recommended to make the order as advertised.

Officer Contact: Zoe Allan on Tel 474 3138 or email: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an objection received in relation to a proposed traffic regulation order prohibiting waiting on Briarfield Road and Broadstone Road, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the order be made as advertised.

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

The Area Committee are requested to support amended parking restrictions on School Lane in Heaton Chapel.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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 give consideration to amending the parking restrictions on School Lane, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor be recommended to approve the following to be funded from the Strategic Network Budget:-

Revoke Limited Waiting 2 Hours (No return within 1 Hour) Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm and No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am – 9am & 5pm – 6.30pm

School Lane

South East side from a point 51 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 64 metres in a North Easterly direction; from a point 123 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 8 metres in a North Easterly direction; from a point 141 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 19 metres in a North Easterly direction. North West side from a point 52 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 85 metres in a North Easterly direction.

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am – 9am & 5pm – 6.30pm

School Lane

South East side from a point 115 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 8 metres in a North Easterly direction; from a point 131 metres North East of North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 10 metres in a North Easterly direction.

Introduce Limited Waiting 2 Hours Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm No

Return within 1 Hour and No Waiting Monday to Friday 8 – 9am & 5 –

6pm:

School Lane

South East side from a point 51 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 64 metres in a North Easterly direction; from a point 123 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 8 metres in a North Easterly direction; from a point 141 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 19 metres in a North Easterly direction. North West side from a point 52 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 66 metres in a North Easterly direction.

Introduce No Waiting Monday to Friday 8am – 9.30am & 4pm – 6pm:

School Lane

North West side from a point 118 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 19 metres in a North Easterly direction.

Introduce No Waiting Monday to Friday 8am – 9am and 5pm – 6pm:

School Lane

South East side from a point 115 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 8 metres in a North Easterly direction; from a point 131 metres North East of North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 10 metres in a North Easterly direction.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to monitor the impact of the restrictions and submit a report to the Area Committee in six months’ time.

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

The report provides details of a recent consultation exercise with residents regarding a proposal to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

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

Officer Contact: Jon Gudgeon on Tel 474 4857 or email: jon.gudgeon@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) providing details on the outcome of a recent consultation exercise with residents concerning a proposal to introduce a traffic regulation order on Brownsville Road, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £675 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation)

Proposed No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm

Brownsville Road, Heaton Moor – east side, from a point 60 metres north of the kerb line of Heaton Moor Road for a distance of 16 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The Area Committee are requested to approve No Waiting restrictions on parts of David Street and Bedford Street in Reddish.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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 give consideration to the implementation of No Waiting restrictions on parts of David Street and Bedford Street, Reddish.

RESOLVED – The Area Committee approved the following at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Reddish South Ward allocation)

No Waiting at Any Time:

David Street

Both sides from the Westerly kerb line of Bedford Street for a distance of 7 metres in a westerly direction.

Both sides from the Easterly kerb line of Bedford Street for a distance of 5 metres in an Easterly direction.

North side from a point 24 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Bedford Street for a distance of 16 metres in a westerly direction.

Bedford Street

Both sides from the southerly kerb line of David Street for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction.

Priory Court Access

From the northerly kerb line of David Street for a distance of 7.5 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a proposal to approve No Waiting restrictions on part of Windmill Lane in Reddish.

The Area Committee are requested to determine the proposals detailed in the report.

Officers Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 4747 4861 or email: max.townsend@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 the approval of No Waiting restrictions on part of Windmill Lane, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (North Reddish Ward allocation).

Windmill Lane

North West side from a point 7.5 metres south west of the projected boundary line of No. 3 and No.9 in a south westerly direction for a distance of approx. 28 metres to the junction with Longford Road.

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

The report informs Members of the proposal to introduce No Waiting At AnyTime/No Loading At Any Time restrictions on Manchester Road, Heaton Norris.

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

Officer Contact: Graham Price on Tel: 474 4893 or email: graham.price@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) informing the Area Committee of a proposal to introduce No Waiting At Any Time/No Loading At Any Time restrictions on Manchester Road, Heaton Norris.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the report be deferred and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to attend the next meeting to answer Councillors’ questions.

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

The Area Committee are requested to consider an event application from the Friends of the Vale to hold their annual Summer Fun Day at Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 20th July. The event will be held between 12 midday and 4pm and will consist of children’s disco, climbing wall, hog roast, cake stall, punch and judy show, art activities, face and nail painting and various information stalls.

The Area Committee are requested to consider and determine the application.

Officer Contact: Jane Bardsley on Tel: 474 2279 or email: jane.bardsley@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 an application from the Friends of the Vale to hold their annual Summer Fun Day.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Friends of the Vale to hold their annual Summer Fun Day on Sunday 20^th July 2014.

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

The report Allocation of s106 commuted sums in the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee Area.

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

Officer Contact: Ian Walmsley on Tel: 474 4382 or email: ian.walmsley@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 the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area and to approve the location of the play areas where these sums are to be spent.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the report be deferred to enable the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to attend the meeting and explain how commuted sums totals associated with planning applications are arrived at.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancy at Whitehill Primary School and the reappointment at Broadstone Hall Primary School.

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on Tel 07800 617970 or email:pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Director of Education Services (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to make a nomination to the vacancy at Whitehill Primary School and to approve a re-appointment at Broadstone Hall Primary School.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be requested to approve the following nomination:

Name                         School                                   Nominating Group

David Gibson            Whitehill Primary                 Labour

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be requested to approve the following re-appointment:-

Name                                     School                                   Nominating Group

Cllr T Grundy                        Broadstone Hall                   Labour

                                    Primary

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: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 on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.