Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2011.

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

No declarations of interest were made.

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

There were no announcements made.

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

Inspector Paul Bray (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:-

·         The Werneth area had seen reduction in overall levels of crime including criminal damage, burglary and robbery. 

·         Vehicle crime remained an area of concern and additional work and resources were now being identified to tackle this.

·         During the festive period the police would be working with licensed premises to reduce levels of anti-social behaviour and public nuisance as late night revellers left pubs and clubs.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Bray be thanked for his attendance.

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).

No public questions were submitted.

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.

Alan Whitfield (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 and highways issues within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Highways inspections were underway in Bredbury Green, Romiley and Woodley and any actionable defects in the carriageway were being programmed for repair.

·         A number of tyres had been dumped on Newstead Grove, Bredbury which required removal.

·         Residents had reported issues with parked vehicles at the junction of Heyworth Avenue and Sandy Lane, Romiley.

·         Members of the public and councillors had experienced difficulties in getting grit bins replenished, and particular problems had been identified with that grit bin located on Sterndale Road, Romiley which although in situ did not appear on the Council’s list.

·         A resident reported that a gully cover was missing on Cromwell Road, Bredbury.

·         A discussion took place in relation to the placement and filling of grit bins by Stockport Homes.  In particular, it was noted that these grit bins were sited over and above those by Stockport Council, and were filled once as a goodwill gesture in the first instance, and thereafter it was the responsibility of residents to ensure that the grit bins were adequately stocked.

RESOLVED – That Alan Whitfield 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 organisation 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.

Friends of Tangshutt

To consider an application for £569.00 for funding towards the cost of a celebratory day for the Olympics and Stockport’s green spaces.

Friends of Tangshutt

Ms Chantall Johnson representing the Friends of Tangshutt attended the meeting and answered Councillors’ questions in relation to an application for Area Flexibility Funding toward the cost of a ‘community event.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £569 to the Friends of Tangshutt towards the cost of a community event.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Chris Gordon.

This item has been placed on the agenda to allow the Area Committee to give consideration to proposals to undertake remediation works on Dark Lane, Bredbury.

The Chair reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Gordon.

Councillor Gordon reported that preliminary discussions had taken place between the Council and Bredbury Hall Hotel in relation to potential remediation works taking place on Dark Lane, Bredbury to make up the road surfacing and for the provision of improved lighting.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to investigate the potential options for improvements to the surface and lighting of Dark Lane, Bredbury.

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 of Place 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.

Proposed erection of a detached three storey four bedroom house with the second floor accommodation in the roof and served by two dormer windows to the rear roof plane and three rooflights to the front roof plane.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the receipt of a payment in respect of SIE-2 (Provision of Recreation and Amenity Open Space in New Developments).

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550, email jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 48289 for the erection of a detached three storey four bedroom house with the second floor accommodation in the roof and served by two dormer windows to the rear roof plane and three rooflights to the front roof plane on land between 13 and 15 Berrycroft Lane, Bredbury, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in view of the Area Committee’s concerns in respect of highway safety and residential amenity.

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 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 Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services) (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 Chief Executive of Stockport Homes.

The report provides an update on progress on the delivery of the Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans and seeking comments on progress to date and future actions for inclusion in the 2012- 2013 action plans.

The Action Plans are used by Stockport Homes to bring together in a holistic plan for a neighbourhood, a range of housing issues, and wider sustainability issues that impact on the quality of life for residents living in neighborhoods, such as the quality of the local environment, anti-social behavior, community safety, worklessness and help to identify future investment and make managerial decisions.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment upon and note the Neighbourhood Action Plan.

Officer Contact: Rebecca Cullen on 474 2944, email: rebecca.cullen@stockporthomes.org

A representative of the Chief Executive of Stockport Homes submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Area Committee with an update on the delivery of Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans and seeking comments on progress to date and any future actions for inclusion in the 2012-2013 action plans.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The improvement works undertaken on the houses at Heathcote Gardens, Romiley was of a high quality and was to be commended.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to ongoing parking problems at the public open space off Gotherage Lane, Romiley and it was requested that further investigative work was undertaken to see if additional parking could be provided at this location.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the thanks of the Area Committee be extended to Stockport Homes for the valuable work being undertaken in the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

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

The report details an application received from Miss Tina Birtwistle for the use of Chadkirk Country Estate for a Wedding Celebration on 2 June 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Tim Devine on 474 4419 or email: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting permission for the use of Chadkirk Country Estate to hold a Wedding Celebration on 2 June 2012.

RESOLVED – That the application for the use of Chadkirk Country Estate on 2 June 2012 for a Wedding Celebration be granted.

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

The report details an application received from Mr. Tom Howell and Miss. Kirsty Blay for the use of Chadkirk Country Estate for a Wedding Reception on 11 August 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Tim Devine on 474 4419 or email: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting permission for the use of Chadkirk Country Estate to hold a Wedding Reception on 11 August 2012.

RESOLVED – That the application for the use of Chadkirk Country Estate on 11 August 2012 for a Wedding Reception be granted.

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no 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 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, 0161 474 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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.