Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 8 December 2014 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.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

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 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.

One question was submitted in relation to the Heatons Cycle Link.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate this matter and provide a written response to the questioner within 7 days.

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 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:-

·         The installation of a bench or benches on Green Lane. Councillor Fitzpatrick asked that the costings for the different types of benches be reported to him once they were available to enable the most suitable location to be identified.

·         Annual highway safety inspections were currently being carried out on the light green routes.

·         Officers continued to add to the list of potential sites for the Community Payback Team.

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.

Stockport Car Scheme

Susan Peck (Stockport Car Scheme) will attend the meeting and make a presentation in respect to the charity.

(1)  Stockport Car Scheme

Susan Peck (Stockport Car Scheme) attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to Stockport Car Scheme.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The Stockport Car Scheme was a registered charity committed to provide support to residents of the borough who found it difficult to use public transport. The charity was based at the Heatons Centre.

·         Journeys needed to be booked in advance and drivers were volunteers who used their own vehicles to provide a door to door flexible transport service.

·         Drivers donate their time free of charge and are reimbursed for the cost of fuel which included a contribution towards their insurance and vehicle maintenance.

·         The charity was currently carrying out an impact report, the results of which could be shared with the Area Committee should Councillors wish to see them.

RESOLVED – That the report and presentation be noted and Sue Peck be invited to attend a future meeting of the Area Committee to present the impact report findings.

(2)  Friends of South Reddish Station

Representatives of the Friends of South Reddish Station attended the meeting to make a presentation in respect to the reinstatement of a rail passenger services to Manchester Victoria via Reddish South and Denton train stations.

The Friends Group explained that they had been given the full support of both Stockport and Tameside Councils in October 2013 for their campaign for a reinstated rail passenger service from Stockport to Manchester Victoria via Reddish South and Denton Train Stations. It had been agreed that the main focus of this support was to be for the new Northern Rail Franchise consultations. This support had been reiterated again when the group attended a full Council Meeting last year. The group recently attended a further Council Meeting in January 2015 days after the Stockport Rail Strategy was published. At that meeting, Councillor Candler had stated that the best hope for a transport link was the proposed tram-train that was planned to come to fruition sometime after 2020. As a result the group were extremely concerned that the plan would severely damage the hard work that local councillors, the Friends Group and Andrew Gwynne MP had done to lobby for the much needed rail link from Stockport to Manchester Victoria via Reddish South and Denton. The representatives asked if the Area Committee were aware of any public consultation taking place prior to the publication of the Strategy or if local councillors had been consulted on the plan.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Councillors expressed similar concerns that they had not been made aware of or consulted on the plan before its publication.

·         The reinstatement of a rail passenger services to Manchester Victoria via Reddish South and Denton train stations remained the Area Committee’s goal and that TfGM and Tameside Council should be informed.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to write to TfGM and Tameside Council informing them that the Area Committee still strongly supports the Friends Groups desire to reinstate a rail passenger service to Manchester Victoria via Reddish South and Denton train stations.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be informed of the Area Committee’s concern that local councillors and the Friends of South Reddish Station had not been consulted in respect to Stockport Rail Strategy prior to its publication.

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

1.    Chelwood Food Bank

2.    Heatons Heritage Society

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

a)    Chelwood Food Bank

Requesting funding towards the running costs of the minibus used to collect donations of food and household goods.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred to enable the applicants to explain further how residents of Heatons and Reddish would benefit should the Area Committee be minded to make a grant.

b)    Heatons Heritage Society

Requesting funding towards the Heatons heritage signage project.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred to enable the ward Councillors to discuss further with the applicants issues concerning the details raised as part of the application.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

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

A 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 & 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 atwww.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 variation of condition no.22 of planning permission DC046007 to allow evening trade up until 2200 hours from Monday to Saturday.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.056685 for variation of condition no.22 of planning permission DC046007 to allow evening trade up until 2200 hours from Monday to Saturday at Aldi, Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel.

A member of the public spoke against the application and the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application,

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused due to the adverse impact that the proposed extension of opening hours would have on the amenity of local residents by reason of noise and nuisance contrary to policies SIE-1 and SIE-3 of the adopted Stockport Core Strategy DPD.

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 Deputy Chief Executive (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.

The report reminds the Area Committee of the intention to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on 6^th March 2015 (2014 tour).

The Area Committee are requested to submit their recommendation for a completed development site within their area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates. In addition the Area Committee are asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

Officer Contact: Emma Curle on Tel: 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@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) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Peel Moat development be nominated as the Area Committees preferred site for the Review of Outcomes tour and that Councillor John Taylor be nominated to attend to tour.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a proposal to make Public Spaces Protection Orders to allow gates to be installed to the alleyway to the rear of / bordered by;

1-47 Carna Road & 74-84 Station Road
2-12 Carna Road, 2-20 Farndon Road & 1-19 Sandbach Road
14-26 Carna Road, 1-21 Lyndhurst Road & 2-22 Sandbach Road

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

Officer Contact: Andy Dunn on Tel: 474 4216 or email: andy.dunn@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to support proposals to install gates on alleyways at various locations in North Reddish.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services) and the Corporate Director for Place Management be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposals to install gates to alleyways at the following locations:-

·         1-47 Carna Road & 74-84 Station Road

·         2-12 Carna Road, 2-20 Farndon Road & 1-19 Sandbach Road; and

·         14-26 Carna Road, 1-21 Lyndhurst Road & 2-22 Sandbach Road

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services) be recommended to publish proposals to make Public Space Protection Orders on the alleyways identified and in the event of there being no representations, the order be confirmed. Should there be any representations, he be requested to refer the report back to Area Committee for consideration.

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

The report outlines a proposal to introduce a ramp access between St John's Road/New Beech Road, Heaton Mersey as part of the Heatons Cycle Link and to seek approval to progress the Traffic Regulation Order for 'No Waiting at Any Time' waiting restrictions associated with the scheme.

The Area Committee are 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 (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of a proposal to introduce a pedestrian/cycle ramp access between St John’s Road/New Beech Road, Heaton Mersey and the associated Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting at Any Time Restrictions.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee was minded to agree to the making of a Traffic Regulation Order subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation. In the absence of any objections, the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to make the Order as advertised.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a proposal to grant a lease for a section of Bowerfold Open Space for an accessible community based outdoor learning project.

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

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) outlining a proposal from members of the local community concerning the possibility of taking out a lease of the former grazing land with a view to establishing an Outdoor Learning Company which would operate from the site.

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

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

The report request the Area Committee to consider an application to stage the 6th Picnic in the Park Event organised by the Friends of Crescent Park held at Crescent Park on Sunday 6th September between 12 midday and 4pm.

The Area Committee are recommended to approve 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 for a Picnic in the Park even at Crescent Park on Sunday 6 September 2015.

Councillors discussed the appropriateness of events being held in Crescent Park given the size and location of the Park. They determined that in future, whilst considering applications each on their own merit, the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to encourage applicants to ensure that their requests are sensitive both to the size of the park and on the potential impact that it may have on the local area.

RESOLVED – That the application for the use of Crescent Park for a Picnic in the Park Event on Sunday 6 September 2015 be approved.

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

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 installation of an additional street lighting column on Deneway footpath at an approximate cost of £1,480 to be funded from the Heatons South Ward Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the installation of an additional lighting column on Deneway footpath, Heaton Norris at an approximate cost of £1,480 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (Heatons South Ward allocation)

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to tarmac a small piece of land in the vicinity of the proposed lighting column to be funded via the delegated budget (Heatons South Ward allocation)

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Alexander Ganotis.

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

Councillor Ganotis explained that for the past year he had been dealing with residents’ enquiries about implementing 20 mph limits on numerous streets south of Heaton Moor Road. He reported that officers had previously reported to him that there were plans to implement a 20 mph zone across the whole area but that he now understood that this had been put on hold. He asked that a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee (i) providing a formal response regarding the council’s policy in respect to 20mph zones that can be shared with residents and (ii) providing further clarity in respect to the request relating to Tatton Road South which was one of the busiest roads in the area.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a report to the next meeting of the Area Committee (i) providing a formal response regarding the council’s policy in respect to 20mph zones that can be shared with residents and (ii) providing further clarity in respect to the request relating to Tatton Road South which was one of the busiest roads in the area.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People.

The report requests the Area Committee to exercise its delegated power to provide nominations for Local Authority governor vacancies at local schools.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that Councillor Tom McGee be reappointed to the Governing Body at Mersey Vale Primary School.

Officer Contact: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for People submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to exercise its delegated power to provide political nomination for Local Authority Governor vacancies in local schools.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be recommended to make the following re-appointment:-

Name                                                 School                                   Nominating Group

Cllr Tom McGee                   Mersey Vale                          Labour

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 and on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.