Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Mags Kirkham 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 Mike Wilson 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 21 March 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 21 March 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

No declarations of interest were made.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Committee.

No urgent decisions were reported.

(i)         Chair’s Announcements

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

(ii)        Neighbourhood Policing

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

(iii)       Public Question Time

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 on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/areacommittees).

(iv)       Environmental and Highway Services

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways 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.

(v)        Petitions

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

(i)         Warwick Road – Traffic Issues

(vi)       Open Forum

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.

(vii)      Area Flexibility Funding

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

(i)         Romiley Rise and Shine Group

(i)         Chair’s Announcements

The Chair advised Councillors and members of the public that as part of the national Big Lunch campaign, events would be taking place in the Cherry Tree area on 11 June 2011 and in Woodley on 5 June 2011.

(ii)        Neighbourhood Policing

Inspector Brendan O’Brien (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Werneth area.

The following issues were raised/ comments made:-

·         There was a recognised problem with the vulnerability of properties to burglary which would be addressed through a new operation in the Werneth area to assess residential properties.

·         An explanation was given of how participatory budgeting had made a significant impact in the level of community engagement in other areas of the borough, and that work was now being done to introduce this to various areas of the Werneth area.

RESOLVED – That Inspector O’Brien be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

(iii)       Public Question Time

No public questions were submitted.

(iv)       Environmental and Highway Services

Kay Williams (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         Work was ongoing with both the Environment Agency and Stockport Council's Environmental Health Service in respect of odour issues at Junction 25 Recycling.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the apparent pause in works at Romiley Railway Bridge which had restricted traffic to one way working.

·         There were a number of road markings which had not been yet been completed in the Romiley area which needed to be addressed.

·         There were a number of roads with pot holes in the Werneth area which required remediation, including in particular the Oldham Drive estate.

RESOLVED – That Kay Williams be thanked for her attendance.

(v)        Petitions

One petition was submitted on behalf of residents of Warwick Road requesting residents only permit parking and other measures to alleviate traffic and parking problems in the area.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Environment).

(vi)       Open Forum

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part

of the Open Forum arrangements.

(vii)      Area Flexibility Funding

(a)       Romiley Rise and Shine Group

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a request received from Romiley Rise and Shine Group for funding towards the cost of a day trip.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £300 to Romiley Rise and Shine Group towards the cost of a day trip.

(b)       Woodley Precinct

A local resident and representatives of businesses in Woodley Precinct submitted a request for funding towards the cost of hanging baskets.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £200 towards the cost of hanging baskets in Woodley Precinct, subject to the receipt of a completed application form.

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

(i)                     DC046222               Cherry Tree Hotel, Compstall Road, Romiley

Demolition of existing public house.  Redevelopment of site to provide eight new houses on six new flats.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement or payment of commuted sums in relation to TRO and Policy L1.3.

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, Communities, Regeneration & Environment 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 Communities, Regeneration & Environment 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 respect of plan no. 46222 for the demolition of existing public house and redevelopment of site to provide eight new houses and six new flats at Cherry Tree Hotel, Compstall Road, Romiley, it was

RESOLVED - That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Property)

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Legal & Property) 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 Service Director (Environment).                                         

The report seeks approval for and reports on the cost of introducing an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on Range Drive, Woodley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following:-

Proposed Experimental No Waiting At Any Time

Range Drive, Woodley, both sides from the easterly kerb line of Pennine Road for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Pennine Road, Woodley, east side from a point 7 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Range Drive to a point 7 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Range Drive.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on Range Drive, Woodley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £470 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated Budget (Bredbury and Woodley Ward allocation):-

Experimental No Waiting At Any Time

Range Drive, Woodley, both sides from the easterly kerb line of Pennine Road for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Pennine Road, Woodley, east side from a point 7 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Range Drive to a point 7 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Range Drive.

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

The report details a request for funding for the introduction of Give Way priorities on Kingsway and Osborne Street, Bredbury.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the introduction of the following at locations specified in the plan attached to the report:-

(i)         Manufacture and erect of:

            2 x signs to Diagram 615 & 615.1

            2 x signs to Diagram 811 & 811.1

(ii)        2 x Give Way Markings with Give Way Triangles

(iii)       1 x Flat Top Speed Cushion

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of Give Way priorities on Kingsway and Osborne Street, Bredbury.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following, at locations specified in the plan attached, to the report at a cost of £1,400 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated Budget (Bredbury and Woodley Ward allocation):-

(i)         Manufacture and erection of:-

            2 x signs to Diagram 615 & 615.1

            2 x signs to Diagram 811 & 811.1

(ii)        2 x Give Way Markings with Give Way Triangles

(iii)       1 x Flat Top Speed Cushion

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise with residents and businesses of Lingard Lane, Bredbury and to seek approval for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following:-

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Lingard Lane, Bredbury, south side from a point 96 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Ashton Road for a distance of 80 metres in a westerly direction.

Lingard Lane, Bredbury, north side from a point 212 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Ashton Road for a distance of 50 metres in a westerly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Lingard Lane, Bredbury.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee's Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Bredbury and Woodley Ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Lingard Lane, Bredbury, south side from a point 96 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Ashton Road for a distance of 80 metres in a westerly direction.

Lingard Lane, Bredbury, north side from a point 212 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Ashton Road for a distance of 50 metres in a westerly direction.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Newlyn Drive, Bredbury and to seek approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

The Area Committee is requested to:-

(1) Recommend that the Executive Councillor (Transportation) gives approval to the following:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Newlyn Drive, Bredbury, north west side from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Higher Bents Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a north easterly direction.

(2) Give approval to the following proposal:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Newlyn Drive, Bredbury, north west side from a point 15 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Higher Bents Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a north easterly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Newlyn Drive, Bredbury.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to give approval to the following:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Newlyn Drive, Bredbury, north west side from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Higher Bents Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a north easterly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £430 to be funded from the Area Committee's Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Bredbury and Woodley Ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Newlyn Drive, Bredbury, north west side from a point 15 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Higher Bents Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a north easterly direction.

(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 give prompt consideration to the objection to the proposed Order).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Service Directors (Legal and Property) and (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an objection to the proposed introduction of a 20mph speed limit at Ennerdale Road and Oldham Drive areas, Woodley.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objection received, the Order be made as advertised.

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

The report details proposals to declare Crookiley Woods as a Local Nature Reserve.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Leisure) gives approval to:-

(a)       The declaration of Crookiley Woods as a Local Nature Reserve.

(b)       The proposed boundary of the Local Nature Reserve.

Officer contact: Emma Wilson, 0161 474 4560, emma.wilson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Communities) detailing proposals to declare Crookiley Woods as a Local Nature Reserve.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Leisure) be recommended to give approval to:-

(a)       The declaration of Crookiley Woods as a Local Nature Reserve.

(b)       The proposed boundary of the Local Nature Reserve.

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

The report summarises an application for the use of Chadkirk Country Estate for a blessing and wedding reception on 20 August 2011.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Tim Devine 0161 474 4419, tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

The Head of Area Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Environment) requesting permission for the use of Chadkirk Chapel and Country Estate for a wedding reception on 20 August 2011.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

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: Craig Ainsworth 0161 474 3204 email: craig.ainsworth@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 2011/2012:-

Barrack Hill Educational Trust

Councillor Hazel Lees

Councillor Mike Wilson

Civic Hall, Woodley User Group Management Committee

Councillor Chris Gordon

Councillor Stella Humphries

Councillor Mike Wilson

The Area Committee is requested to consider the current arrangements in relation to the appointment and role of Highway Ward Spokespersons and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and approve the proposals contained in the report.

Officer contact: Craig Ainsworth 0161 474 3204 email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposed protocol for the Highway and Traffic Ward Spokesperson.

RESOLVED – (1) That the proposed Highway and Traffic Ward Spokesperson be approved, including the delegation to the relevant Corporate Director authority to spend up to £300 of the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget, in consultation with the relevant Ward Spokesperson.

(2) That the Corporate Director be authorised to review annual the level of delegated budget and amend if required in consultation with the Chair and ward spokespersons.

(3) That the Area Committee agree not to commit expenditure from the following financial year’s Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget for any schemes before January 1 in any given year unless approval has been obtained from the Executive Councillor (Transportation).

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

Bredbury and Woodley Ward                    - Councillor Chris Gordon

Bredbury Green and Romiley Ward         - Councillor Hazel Lees

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no Local Authority Governor vacancies to consider.

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 Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton, 0161 474 3207, 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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on Area Flexibility and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager provided further updates to the report as follows:-

Sandy Lane, Romiley

A speed survey on Carlton Avenue was underway with an automatic vehicle and speed counter having been put down on Wednesday, 18 May for seven days.  The results of this would be reported to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

Woodley Precinct

The zebra crossing at Woodley Precinct was now in operation, however some lining work was awaiting completion by the contractor.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.