Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council meeting.

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

To appoint a Vice-Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Lisa Smart be appointed Vice-Chair of the Area Committee 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.

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

No declarations were made.

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

The Chair announced that the next Romiley Food on Friday event would be held on 22 June 2018 between 6.30 pm and 9.30 pm.

It was further announced that the Romiley Park Fun Day was due to be held on 30 June 2018 between 11am and 3pm.

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 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.

Two public questions were submitted as follows:-

·         Relating to waste being left in the alleyway to the rear of Osborne Street and Yew Tree Drive, Bredbury.

In response it was stated that the Council was aware of the issue, however the land on which the waste had been left was not in the ownership of the Council and as such it was a private matter.  The Council’s enforcement team was in the process of contacting the landowners to ask them to remove the waste, and local residents had been written to advising them of their responsibilities with regard to waste.  It was requested that a report be submitted to the next meeting of the area committee detailing progress towards resolving this issue.

·         Relating to progress towards resolving the ongoing issues of water drainage on the University Estate, Woodley.

In response, it was stated that the Council had commissioned a study, the results of which were due to be submitted to the next meeting of the area committee.  Members of the area committee expressed their frustration that the report had originally been scheduled to come to the area committee in February and would now not be available until July.

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.

Robin Boardman (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The Community Payback Team had removed bagged dog waste from land to the rear of Life Leisure Romiley.  In response, a member commented that the provision of a waste bin at this location would mitigate against this occurring in the future.

·         It was commented that residents on Briarley Gardens, Woodley had complained that the grass verges had not been cut as frequently as in previous years.  In response, it was stated that the mowing schedules had been disrupted due to staffing issues at the contractor used by the Council which had been compounded by the recent rapid grass growth.

·         Following recent work to reset loose flagstones in Woodley Precinct, it was stated that there remained a single loose flagstone which was a significant trip hazard.

·         It was requested that the double yellow lines on Kimberley Avenue, Romiley be relined as they had faded to such an extent that they were regularly being parked on.

·         It was requested that consideration be given to the action the Council could take to increase parking capacity at Woodley Civic Hall which had been reduced following the work to modify the junction of Mill Lane and Hyde Road, Woodley.

·         The road markings on the service road to the rear of Woodley Precinct had been worn away following the heavy use of the road as a diversion as a result of the works to widen the junction of Mill Lane and Hyde Road, Woodley and it was requested that this be relined.

·         It was suggested that the removal of the recycling site at Woodley Precinct had introduced a vacant space which could be used to provide additional parking capacity.

·         The work to resurface Peterhouse Gardens, Woodley was welcomed, however additional information was requested on when this work would be completed.

·         Damage to the raised bed at the junction of Compstall Road and Cherry Tree Lane, Romiley caused by the theft of coping stones had been reported to Stockport Homes and the police.

RESOLVED – That Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance.

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 organisations 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.

There were no applications to consider.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

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 Werneth Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Cassidy on 474 5388 or email: paul.cassidy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & 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 comment on and note the report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a draft South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy which set out the priorities for the SEMMMS area out to 2040 and presenting what delivery of the strategy in its entirety could mean for the SEMMMS area.  While the delivery of the package of schemes will be subject to further investigations to evaluate the technical feasibility and commercial viability of individual schemes, the draft Strategy presented the priorities for the SEMMMS area which should be explored further and progressed by both the Council, its partners, and wider stakeholders.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The use of canal towpaths for cycling and walking should be encouraged.

·         The prominence of the A6 to M60 link road within the Strategy document was welcomed.

·         It was important that the transport infrastructure needed to support additional development in the area was put in place prior to the building of new homes.

·         Existing problems with capacity on the railways had been compounded in Stockport following the May timetable change which had reduced the number of services operating at a number of Stockport railway stations.  This was further exacerbated by the well-publicised issues with the implementation of the timetable that had resulted in a significant number of cancellations.

·         Further work needed to be undertaken to ensure that concessionary passes issued by Transport for Greater Manchester were able to operate the ticket barriers that had been put in place at a number of stations in the Greater Manchester area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol approved by the Area Committee at its meeting on 23 May 2011 is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highways and traffic issues:-

Bredbury and Woodley                  - Councillor Chris Gordon

Bredbury Green & Romiley           - Councillors Angie Clark and Syd Lloyd

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

The report details a proposal to carry out minor repairs to an unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the undertaking of minor repairs to the unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

Officer contact: Tony Gunter on 0161 474 2426 or email: tony.gunter@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) detailing a proposal to carry out minor repairs to an unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the undertaking of minor repairs to the unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget. (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

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

The report details the outcome of a consultation in relation to the introduction of proposed traffic regulation orders associated with the development at the end of Cherry Croft, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following scheme, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of approximately £3,000 to be funded by way of a developer contribution:-

Proposed no waiting at any time

Cherry Croft South side from a point 116.5 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Watermeetings Lane, for a distance of 31.5 metres in an easterly direction, then 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Cherry Croft North side from a point 117 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Watermeetings Lane, for a distance of 42.6 metres in an easterly direction.

Officer contact: Connor Meecham on 0161 474 4832 or email connor.meecham@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) detailing the outcome of a consultation in relation to the introduction of proposed traffic regulation orders associated with the development at the end of Cherry Croft, Romiley.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation orders, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders, to funded by way of a developer contribution:-

No Waiting At Any Time

Cherry Croft South Side from a point 2.2 metres west of the projected boundary line between 23/24 – 25/26 for a distance of 116.5 metres in a westerly, northerly, easterly direction to include all elements of the turning head to a point on Cherry Croft North Side 4 metres east of the projected boundary line between 19/20 – 21/22.

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

The report details a proposal to install a new street name plate on Gillwood Drive with the instruction the road leads to Politt Croft “No Through Road”.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the provision and installation of a new street name plate on Gillwood Drive, Romiley at a cost of £350 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Julie Pelham on 0161 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@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) detailing a proposal to install a new street name plate on Gillwood Drive with the instruction that the road leads to Politt Croft “No Through Road”.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the provision and installation of a new street name plate on Gillwood Drive, Romiley at a cost of £350 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee identifying the rationale for apportioning the proposed source of funding for the schemes and initiatives that are submitted to the Area Committee for consideration.

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

The report details a proposal for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for “No Waiting at Any Time” on Leyfield Avenue, Romiley following concerns from residents regarding vehicles parked on Leyfield Avenue.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising to the package of traffic regulation orders contained within the report, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Julie Pelham on 0161 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@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) detailing a proposal for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for “No Waiting at Any Time” on Leyfield Avenue, Romiley following concerns from residents regarding vehicles parked on Leyfield Avenue.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising to the following traffic regulation orders, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

Revocation of limited waiting (Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00)

Leyfield Avenue ( North Side)

From a point 31.5 metres north east of the intersection of eastern kerbline of Guywood Lane, for a distance of 124 metres in a north east/south/easterly direction.

Proposed “Limited Waiting” Mon- Fri 10.00-18.00

Leyfield Road (north side)

From a point 31.5 metres north east of the intersection of the eastern kerbline of Guywood Lane for a distance of 20 metres in a north easterly direction.

Leyfield Road (East Side)

From a point of 84.5 metres east and then south of the intersection of the eastern kerbline of Guywood Lane for a distance of 25.5 metres in a south easterly direction.

Leyfield Avenue ( North Side)

From a point 33.5 metres west of the intersection of the western kerbline of Central Drive for a distance of 13.5metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed “No waiting at any time”

Leyfield Avenue ( North Side)

From a point 56 metres north east of the intersection of the eastern kerbline of Guywood Lane, for a distance of 28 metres in a south easterly direction.

Leyfield Avenue ( north Side)

From a point 47 metres west from the intersection of the western kerbline of Central Drive for a distance of 32 metres in a westerly then northerly direction.

Leyfield Avenue ( South Side)

From a point 10.5 metres east from the intersection of easten kerbline of Guywood Lane for a distance of 16.5 metres in a north easterly direction.

Leyfield Avenue (South Side)

From a point 54 metres east from the intersection of the eastern kerbline of Guywood Lane for a distance of 26.5 metres in a westerly then southerly direction.

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

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

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and determine whether it wishes to authorise the Corporate Director to procure large commemorative poppies for erection on lighting columns within the Area Committee’s area.

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

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could consider the proposed acquisition of large poppies prior to the deadline for the submission of orders).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of the availability of large poppies which can be erected on lighting columns in November to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration, in consultation with the Ward Highway Spokespersons, be authorised to determine the number of large poppies that should be purchased for the Bredbury & Woodley and Bredbury Green & Romiley wards.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.                                     

The report requests the Area Committee to consider appointments of representatives on Outside Bodies.

The Area Committee is requested to make nominations for appointments on Outside Bodies.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@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 representatives of the Council to local Outside Bodies.

RESOLVED –That the following representatives of the Council be appointed to outside bodies for 2018/2019:-

Barrack Hill Educational Trust

Councillor Stuart Corris

Councillor Lisa Smart

Civic Hall, Woodley User Group Management Committee

Councillor Christine Corris

Councillor Stuart Corris

Councillor Chris Gordon

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: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email damian.eaton@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 the current position on Area Flexibility Funding.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was commented that the implementation of new traffic regulation orders previously approved by the Area Committee at George Lane, Bredbury had been held in abeyance pending the proposed closure of the sorting office.  However, members had been informed that the sorting office was now likely to remain open, and as such it was requested that the orders now be implemented.

·         It was requested that the information gathered from the mobile speed indicator equipment that had been installed on Werneth Road near Greave be circulated to members of the Area Committee.

·         Members requested further information on the rationale for charging the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget for the costs associated with rerunning the consultation for a residents permit parking scheme on Church Lane and Kimberley Avenue, Romiley.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.