Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 March 2015 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.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal and Prejudicial Interests

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

The Chair reported that nominations were open for the Annual ‘Proud of Stockport’ awards which celebrated those who did exceptional and extraordinary things to support our communities.  It was stated that any nominations needed to be received by 1 June 2015.

It was announced that the Council had also received £350,000 of funding to undertake a study, which would consider the economic and financial case for a new Stockport bypass running east of Stockport from Hazel Grove to join the M60 at Bredbury.

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.

Six public questions were submitted as follows:-

·         Three questions relating to traffic, health and safety and noise pollution affecting the Mill Lane Estate.

It was responded that these matters would be considered as part of Item 10 on the agenda for the meeting (see Minute 5 below).

·         Relating to what action residents could take with regard to taxi companies refusing to drive onto the Mill Lane Estate on Saturdays due to problems with traffic congestion.

Councillor Gordon responded that taxi companies were private businesses and that if a company failed to meet the demand of its customers then they would consequently deprive themselves of customers.  Councillor Gordon undertook to raise the matter with the Licensing Authority with a view to highlighting residents’ concerns with local taxi companies.

In respect of the following two questions:-

·         access to the Mill Lane Estate by emergency vehicles during periods of heavy traffic congestion; and

·         what proposals there were for new housing on the Mill Lane area of Woodley.

It was

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to respond to the questioners in writing.

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

The report provides information on the reviewof transport operations at Stockport Sports, Woodley following concerns raised by local residents and councillors about traffic congestion on local roads at certain times.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161-474-4351 or email: sue.stevenson@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 give prompt consideration to the Council’s position with regard to longstanding residents’ concerns relating to traffic congestion associated with the Stockport Sports Village, Woodley.)

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an overview of the report that had been commissioned by the Council on the transport operations of Stockport Sports Village, Woodley and the transport assessments provided as part of the planning applications for the site following concerns raised by councillors and local residents about the traffic impact of the development.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Local residents had experienced problems with users of the sports centre parking on residents’ drives or otherwise parking inconsiderately.

·         Should the development not have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans, then the Council should consider taking enforcement action.

·         The transport assessment undertaken as part of the planning application process had underestimated the level of traffic that would be generated at the site.

·         The level of traffic in this area was having a significant detrimental impact on residents’ lives.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to investigate the implementation of the planning permission at Stockports Sports Village, Woodley to establish whether enforcement action was appropriate or necessary.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be requested to urgently investigate the feasibility of allocating additional funding to facilitate the necessary remodelling of the junction of Mill Lane and Hyde Road, Woodley.

RESOLVED – That in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, Councillor Syd Lloyd be elected chair for the duration of the consideration of Agenda Item 10 (see Minute 7(i) below).

To consider an application received from Werneth School Music Department for a grant of £1,000 from the area flexibility fund towards the cost of the Werneth School Senior Band Tour.

Mrs Helen Butler attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Werneth School for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of the Werneth School Senior Band Tour.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 to Werneth School towards the cost of the Werneth School Senior Band Tour.

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.

Councillors and members of the public were invited to comment and raise issues of concern in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

No comments were made.

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.

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.

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: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email:  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) 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 and Regeneration.

The report provides an update on the Area Committee’s ward delegated budget position at the start of April 2015 and to outline the allocation for the 2015/16 financial year.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Suggett or Megan Black 474 2425 / 474 1410 or by email: andrew.suggett@stockport.gov.uk / megan.black@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 the ward delegated budget position at the start of April 2015 and to outline the allocation for 2015/2016.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a request for a Permit Parking Scheme for St Marks Street, Bredbury following receipt of a petition signed by residents and outlines the results of the subsequent consultation on the proposals.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

(1) Note that the proposed scheme did not meet all the appropriate policy criteria

(2) Note that the majority of residents wished for the scheme to be implemented

(3) Consider the proposed scheme detailed in Schedule 1 of the report and should the Area Committee be minded to recommend the introduction of the scheme, request that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) relax the criteria for the introduction of a Permit Parking Scheme in this instance.

Officer contact: Graham Price on 474 4893 or email: graham.price@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 request for a Permit Parking Scheme for St Marks Street, Bredbury following receipt of a petition signed by residents and outlining the results of the subsequent consultation on the proposals.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to relax the criteria for the introduction of a Permit Parking Scheme in this instance and give approval to the following:-

Residents Permit Parking 24 Hours

St Marks Street - Both sides from a point 10m south of the southern kerb line of Stockport Road East to the termination of the cul-de-sac.

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

The report details an application received from the Friends of Tangshutt requesting permission to hold their May Day on the Meadow event on Monday, 4 May 2015 (Bank Holiday).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the receipt of relevant documentation including a risk assessment for the event.

Officer contact: Sharon Duke on 474 3289 or email: sharon.duke@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 an application received from the Friends of Tangshutt for the use of Tangshutt Playing Field on 4 May 2015 to hold their ‘May Day on the Meadow’ event.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the Friends of Tangshutt for the use of Tangshutt Playing Field on 4 May 2015 to hold their May Day on the Meadow event subject to the receipt of relevant documentation including a risk assessment for the event.

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 ward 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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.