Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 August 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 6 August 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

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

Proud of Stockport Awards 2014

Nominations are being sort the Proud of Stockport Awards that recognise and celebrate those who do exceptional and extraordinary things to support our communities.

Details of the categories can be found on the Council website at www.stockport.gov.uk/proudofstockport

The final date for nominations is Friday, 25 October 2013.

The Chair announced that nominations were now being sought for the Proud of Stockport Awards 2014 to recognise and celebrate people who did exceptional and extraordinary things to support the community.

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 at local libraries and information centres.  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.

Kay Williams (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to local environmental quality and highway issues within the area represented by the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         A number of notices had been issued for advancement of refuse, flyposting and misuse of recycling facilities.

·         A notice had been issued to a business in Great Moor to require them to implement a revised cleansing schedule outside their business to address litter accumulation.

·         Recent damage caused to the carriageway of Marple Road caused by burst water mains. Remedial repair work had taken place. There were also plans to improve drainage on Marple Road in relation to a possible artesian well.

·         Concerns were expressed about excessive pruning of trees and hedges on Marple Road.

·         Grids on Offerton Road and Torkington Road had been jetted and cleared, but problems remained with drainage due to damaged gulleys. These had been included in a future repair programme.

·         Concerns were expressed about the quality of previous work and the current condition of the carriageway on Hatherlow Lane and the potential for further deterioration during the winter.

·         A significant depression had formed on the A6 outside the Weatherspoon’s Public House.

·         Planned maintenance had been programmed for Macclesfield Road in between the bridges.

RESOLVED – (1) That Kay Williams be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

(2) That the Public Realm Inspector be requested to:-

·         contact Stepping Hill Ward councillors in relation to possible highway maintenance schemes;

·         provide details to Hazel Grove Ward councillors of the planned maintenance on Macclesfield Road.

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

To consider a petition received from residents of Southwood Road, Great Moor requesting the introduction of residents permit parking. A summary of the petition is attached.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising a recent petition received requesting the introduction of Residents Permit Parking on Southwood Road, Great Moor.

The petition organisers, Mrs Barbara Lintin and Miss Daveena McGarty attended the meeting and addressed the Area Committee in relation to petition.

RESOLVED – That the petition requesting Residents’ Permit Parking on Southwood Road, Great Moor, be referred to Traffic Services for further investigation.

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.

The Chair reported that no organisation had indicated 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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that there were no outstanding applications to consider.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications for consider.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor.

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 Stepping Hill 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 of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcement actions within the area represented by the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Council Solicitor and the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report sets out a number of objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order of Prohibition of Waiting at Brookside Avenue, Offerton. The report also details the response of officers to the issues raised.

The Area Committee is recommended to make the Order as advertised.

Officer contact: Zoe Allan, 0161 474 3138, zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) summarising objections received to proposals to implement No Waiting Restrictions on Brookside Avenue, Offerton.

RESOLVED – (Five in favour, two against) That, notwithstanding the objections received, the Order be made as advertised.

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

The report sets out actions undertaken by Traffic Services following requests by the Area Committee arising from previous proposals considered by the Area Committee on 17 January 2013.  The Area Committee had requested that officers

·         reassess the situation on Cavendish Road/ Dean Lane following completion of the small housing development;

·         consider extending the No Waiting Restrictions further at the bend in Cavendish Road to improve visibility for traffic;

·         to re-consult affected residents on whether the parking problems have persisted and on the possibility of the extension described above; and

Following completion of these actions the proposals have been resubmitted.

The Area Committee is recommended approve Parts I) & II) of the schedule and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Transportation) approve Parts III) & IV) of the schedule in the report.

Officer contact: Max Townsend, 0161 474 4861, max.townsend@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) seeking approval for changes to parking restrictions on Cavendish Road and Dean Lane. The proposals had been subject to a second consultation process following a request from the Area Committee in January 2013.

RESOLVED – (1) That the following Traffic Regulation Order be approved,

Revoke No Waiting and No Loading Monday to Saturday 8am – 7pm:

Cavendish Road

West side, from a point 15 metres north of the Northerly kerb line of Dean Lane for a distance of 25 metres in a Northerly direction.

Introduce No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time:

Cavendish Road

West side, from a point 15 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Dean Lane for a distance of 25 metres in a Northerly direction.

East side from a point 32 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Dean Lane for a distance of 45 metres in a Northerly, North Westerly direction.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following:

Revoke No Waiting and No Loading Monday to Saturday 8am – 7pm:

Cavendish Road

West side from the Northerly kerb line of Dean Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a Northerly direction.

Dean Lane

North side from the Westerly kerb line of Cavendish Road for a distance of 13.5 metres in a Westerly direction.

Introduce No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time:

Cavendish Road

West side from the Northerly kerb line of Dean Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a Northerly direction.

Dean Lane

North side from the Westerly kerb line of Cavendish Road for a distance of 13.5 metres in a Westerly direction.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to hold in abeyance the physical implementation of the following restrictions and to monitor the effectiveness of the operation of the remainder of the scheme:-

East side from a point 32 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Dean Lane for a distance of 24 metres in a Northerly, North Westerly direction.

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

The report sets out proposals to introduce new parking restrictions on Amlwch Avenue as part of the Offerton Precinct Redevelopment.

The Area Committee is recommended to

Officer contact: Max Townsend, 0161 474 4861, max.townsend@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider proposals to revoke existing waiting restrictions and introduce new restrictions to facilitate the redevelopment of Offerton Precinct.

RESOLVED – That the following Traffic Regulation Order be approved, the cost of which would be funded by the Developer as part of the Development Agreement:-

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am – 6.30pm:

Amlwch Avenue

All parts of the order relating to the previous layout of Amlwch Avenue.

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Amlwch Avenue

North side from the Easterly kerb line of Lisburne Lane for a distance of 6 metres in an Easterly direction; from a point 13.5 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Lisburne Lane for a distance of 8 metres in an Easterly direction.

South side from the Easterly kerb line of Lisburne Lane for a distance of 22 metres in an Easterly direction.

Introduce Limited Waiting 1 Hour 30 Minutes Monday to Saturday 8am – 10pm and Sunday 9am – 5pm No Return within 1 Hour (5 Parking Bays, 2.5 x 5 metres, Perpendicular to the Kerb):

Amlwch Avenue

North side from a point 6 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Lisburne Lane for a distance of 7.5 metres in an Easterly direction.

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

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancy at Stockport School (Lib Dem Group nomination)

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to make a nomination to a Local Authority Governor vacancy at Stockport School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report sets out details of sums received by the Council from developments which have attracted commuted sums for recreational open space and proposes uses for these sums.

The Area Committee is invited to consider the allocation of the following:-

·         £334.62 from development no.1083 (DC050788, 66a The Crescent, Woodsmoor) towards either (a) providing improved safer surfacing at Great Moor Park; or (b) providing a landscaped play area at Highfield Close.

·         £836.55 from development no.1092 (DC050439, land adjacent to 359 Bramhall Lane, Woodsmoor) towards either (a) future play improvements at Parkside play area; or (b) providing improved safer surfacing at Great Moor Park.

Officer contact: Ian Walmsley, 0161 474 4382, ian.walmsley@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) inviting the Area Committee to determine the use of commuted sums for play provision received from local developments in the Area Committee’s area.

RESOLVED – (1) That the currently available commuted sums for play provision for use in the area covered by the Stepping Hill Area Committee be allocated as follows:-

•   £334.62 from development no.1083 (DC050788, 66a The Crescent, Woodsmoor) towards providing improved safer surfacing at Great Moor Park;

•   £836.55 from development no.1092 (DC050439, land adjacent to 359 Bramhall Lane, Woodsmoor) towards providing improved safer surfacing at Great Moor Park.

and that the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to write to the Chair of the Friends of Great Moor Park to advise him of the availability of these funds.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to confirm what funds may be available for use in Clarendon Road Park.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is invited to appoint a councillor to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Service at Hazel Grove War Memorial on Sunday, 10 November 2013.

Officer contact: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@Stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to appoint a councillor to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at the Hazel Grove War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday 2013.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Stuart Corris be appointed to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at the Hazel Grove Remembrance Sunday service on 10 November 2013.

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: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201 jonathan.vali@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 the Area Flexibility and Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

Cllr Stuart Corris reported that he had received details from the Public Realm Service of landownership which should now make it possible to complete the work at Peter Street, Hazel Grove.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to:-

·         confirm the operative date for the waiting restrictions on Garth Road and Hempshaw Lane, Offerton;

·         confirm the installation date for the bollards on the pavement at the junction of the A6 and Cherry Tree Lane, Great Moor and to provide details of the remainder of the planned works as part of the capital scheme;

·         provide Ward Councillors with a copy of the report on speeds on Moorland Road as a matter of urgency;

·         progress the work due for Peter Street, Hazel Grove now that land ownership had been clarified.