Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 August 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 8 August 2016 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

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

The Chair commented that there had been a number of excellently run fund days and charity events over the course of the summer and on behalf of the Area Committee he thanked all the volunteers who had invested their time to make them such a success.

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.

Janette Sadgrove (Public Realm Service) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Highway Safety Inspectors were currently completing the yellow routes and annual and quarterly inspections remained ongoing.

·         There were a number of instances of waste being presented incorrectly and consequently advisory and warning notices have been issued to offenders.

·         Both the Heatons North and Reddish North wards have been hit with targeted offensive graffiti.

·         Gully cleansing on Annual Routes is currently being undertaken in the Heatons.

·         On-going noise complaints arising from extraction equipment at a commercial premise.

·         Flooding had been a problem at various locations throughout the wards following recent heavy rainfall. Councillors requested that a report be submitted to a future meeting analysing where the main problems occur and suggesting what if anything can be done to alleviate them.

·         Councillors requested that a report be submitted to a future meeting with options to remedy problems associated with flooding on Reddish Vale Road.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and that the Corporate Director be requested to submit reports to future meetings of the Area Committee in respect to the wider problems of flooding in the area and a report specific to Reddish Vale Road.

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

No petitions were submitted.

Medium Term Financial Plan Update

The report outlines the key considerations arising for the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan and encourages the Area Committee and members of the public to comment on the key principles outlined within it.

Medium Term Financial Plan Update

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the key considerations for the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan and providing the opportunity for Councillors and members of the public to comment. A more detailed report would be submitted to the November Area Committee meeting.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

1.    Reddish Youth Centre and Re:dish

2.    Reddish Vale – Men in Sheds

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

a)    Reddish Youth Centre and Re:dish

Requesting funding towards the installation of a hand wash sink within the Youth Centre.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500.00 to the Reddish Youth Centre and Re:dish towards the installation of a hand wash sink at the Youth Centre.

b)    Reddish Vale – Men in Sheds

Requesting funding to support a project to repair and maintain bicycles in an effort to help the community keep fit and protect the environment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £600.00 to the Reddish Vale – Men in Sheds towards the project for the repair and maintenance of bicycles in an effort to help the community keep fit and protect the environment.

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

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 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 proposed change of use of dwelling to Children’s Care Home and construction of 1.8m high gate/fence at 604 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In connection with plan no. 61216 for a proposed change of dwelling to Children’s Care Home and Construction of 1.8m high gate/fence,

a member of the public spoke against the application

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused due to the fear of crime impacting on local residents, that the proposal does not constitute a community facility and would therefore result in the unacceptable loss of a dwelling and the detrimental impact on the amenity of local residents by virtue of noise and disturbance.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Execuitve.

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 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 and informal hearings.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines an objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the objection detailed in the report and determine how to proceed.

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 Committee to consider an objection to a proposed traffic regulation order on Sutton Road, Heaton Norris.

RESOLVED -  That the order be made as advertised.

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

The report seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) on Drake Court, Reddish.

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

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on Tel: 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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 extension of an existing Traffic Regulation Order on Drake Court, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertisement of following scheme and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order for the following to be funded by the Housing Scheme Developer:-

No Waiting at Any Time Drake Court, Reddish,

North West side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Coronation Street for a distance of 38 metres in a north easterly direction (incorporating the turning head), then 5.5 metres in a south easterly direction, then 5 metres in a south westerly direction.

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 8th January 2017 for their annual Hit the Trail 5 Mile Race.

The Area Committee are requested to determine the application.

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 474 2588 or email: wayne.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Belle Vue Racers to use Reddish Vale Country Park on 8 January 2017 for their annual ‘Hit the Trail’ 5 mile run.

RESOLVED – That the application from Belle Vue Racers to use Reddish Vale Country Park on 8 January 2017 for their annual ‘Hit the Trail’ 5 mile run be approved.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager. T

he report requests the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Services at Heaton Mersey War Memorial, Reddish War Memorial and St Paul’s Church, Heaton Moor on Sunday 13 November 2016.

The Area Committee are requested to make appointments.

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) requesting the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths at the Remembrance Day Services at Heaton Mersey War Memorial, Reddish War Memorial and St Paul’s Church, Heaton Moor on Sunday 13 November 2016.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be nominated to lay wreaths at the Remembrance Services indicated:-

Heaton Mersey War Memorial – Councillor Tom McGee

St Paul’s Church – Councillor David Sedgewick

Reddish War Memorial – Councillor Tom Grundy

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 – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to attend the next meeting to report on an provide an update on road safety improvements on Mauldeth Road.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit the additional information promised in respect to the data gathered for speeding vehicles in the Crescent Park area.

(4) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide an update on the consultation being undertaken in respect to the possibility of banning dog’s from entering the Children’s Play area in Crescent Park.

The Executive Member for Communities and Housing asked that the attached document be circulated to Area Committee members for information.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a response from the Leader of the Council and the Executive Councillor for Communities and Housing (copies of which had been circulated) to the Communities and Local Government Committee Inquiry into Public Parks.

RESOLVED – That the response be noted.