Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 November 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 11 November 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

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

The Chair reported that agenda item 13 ‘ The Hare & Hounds, Mill Brow – Nomination to be listed as an asset of Community Value’ had been withdrawn be the applicant. He further took the opportunity to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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 submit 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.

Three questions were submitted as follows:

a)    Concerning the installation of new 30 mph signs on Windlehurst Road.

RESOLVED -  That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in accordance with the code of practice, be requested to provide a written response to the questioner within 7 days.

b)    Speeding on Windlehurst Road and the breaking of weigh restrictions.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to write to the questioner inviting him to attend a future meeting to ask his question in person so that the issue can be discussed further.

c)    Chadwick Street Supermarket Development Proposal

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to attend the next meeting in order to provide an update in respect to this proposal.

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.

Wayne Bardsley (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highway and environmental quality issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Highway inspections on the light green routes in Marple South was due to commence.

·         Planned works by United Utilities on Longhurst Lane.

·         The use of temporary traffic signals associated with works on Church Lane, Mellor.

·         Virgin Media were due to commence works on Strines Road.

·         The pruning of vegetation, hedges and the clearing of gullies on Glossop Road.

·         Problems associated with flooding on Windlehurst Road and Gibb Lane.

RESOLVED – That Wayne Bardsley be thanked for his attendance and presentation and that the best wished of the Area Committee be passed to Wayne for his new role in the parks service.

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.

1.    The Friends of the Children’s Play Area, Compstall

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an Area Funding application on behalf of The Friends of the Children’s Play Area, Compstall requesting funding towards the erection of a fence at the bottom of the pay area as it runs down to Chatterwood Drive.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500.00 (Marple North ward allocation) to the Friends of the Children’s Pay Area, Compstall towards the erection of a fence at the bottom of the pay area as it runs down to Chatterwood Drive.

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 for Place Management and Regeneration 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.

In connection with the reconfiguration of the existing ground floor extending into the garage area with the addition of a pitched roof. Creation of a second floor through the addition of dormers to the front elevation. Raising the ridge height and rear wall elevation. Relocating the garage to the right of the building.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.59978 for reconfiguration of the existing ground floor extending into the garage area with the addition of pitched roof, the creation of a second floor through the addition of dormers to the front elevation and the raising of the ridge height and rear wall elevation. Permission is also sought to relocate the garage to the right of the building at 26 Beechwood Drive, Marple, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

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 Marple 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 Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings and progress on authorised enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides details of the proposed Poynton Relief Road Consultation.

The Area Committee are requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update in respect to the proposed Poynton Relief Road.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Nathan Copley on Tel: 474 4808 or email: nathan.copley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of a consultation exercise concerning the possible introduction of a traffic regulation order on Buxton Lane, Marple.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £650 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Marple South ward allocation)

Limited Waiting – Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, 30 minutes, no return within 1 hour

Buxton Lane, Marple, north side, from a point 12 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Cross Lane, for a distance of 11 metres in an easterly direction.

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

The report outlines the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Nathan Copley on Tel: 474 4808 or email: Nathan.copley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of a consultation exercise concerning the possible introduction of a traffic regulation order on Mayfield Road, Marple Bridge.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £550.00 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Marple North ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Anytime

Mayfield Road, Marple Bridge – north side from a point 14 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Freshfield Close, for a distance of 29 metres in an easterly direction

Freshfield Close, Marple Bridge – both sides, from the northerly kerb line of Mayfield Road, for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction

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

The report outlines a proposal to introduce additional traffic calming on Cross Lane to replace a road hump removed as part of the Stockport Homes development and to meet Government standards for a traffic calmed road.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Graham Price on Tel: 474 4893 or email: graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval for the introduction of additional traffic calming on Cross Lane to replace a road hump removed as part of the Stockport Homes development and to comply with Government standards for a traffic calmed road.

RESOLVED – The Area Committee approved the following to be funded as part of the Stockport Homes development:-

The removal of standard flat top road hump 4.5m long x 80mm high – outside no.70 Cross Lane, 35 m south west from its junction with Throstle Grove

The construction of standard flat top road humps 4.5m long x 75mm high on Cross Lane at the following locations:-

Outside no.59 Cross Lane, 21 m south west of its junction with Throstle Grove

Outside no.94 Cross Lane, 62m north east from its junction with Eastwood Drive

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

The report presents for consideration the findings of a consultation exercise and to seek approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report and make a recommendation to the Executive Councillor.

Officer Contact: Nathan Copley on Tel: 474 4808 or email: natahn.copley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

RESOLVED – The Area Committee approved the following an approximate cost of £850.00 to be funded via the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Marple North Ward allocation)

Limited Waiting, Monday to Friday, 7am -7pm, 30 minutes, no return with 1 hour

Hollins Green Road, Marple, west side, from a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Station Road, for a distance of 37 metres in a southerly direction.

No Waiting at Any Time

Hollins Green Road, Marple, west side, from the southerly kerb line of Station Road for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction

Hollins Green Road, Marple, east side, from the southerly kerb line of Station Road for a distance of 47 metres in a southerly direction

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the nomination to list the Mill Brow recreation ground as an Asset of Community Value under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

The Area Committee is requested to decide on whether, based on the information provided in the report, the nomination is suitable for inclusion on the list of assets of community value.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a request to add Mill Brow Recreation Ground to the Assets of Community Value List.

RECOLVED - That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal to add Mill Brow Recreation Ground to the Assets of Community Value List.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report requests the Area Committee to determine if the Hare & Hounds Public House, Mill Brow is an Asset of Community Value in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

The Area Committee are requested to decide on whether, based on the information above, the nomination is suitable for inclusion on the list of assets of community value.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

RESOLVED – With the consent of the Area Committee this item was withdrawn.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report seeks the Area Committee views on polling arrangements within the area for the May 2016 local elections.

The Area Committee are requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Steve Callender on Tel: 474 3184 or email: steve.callender@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the Area Committee’s views on polling arrangements within the Area Committee area for the May 2016 local elections.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed with regard to the use of Rosehill Primary School if the school were to remain open on polling day. Added to which public parking at the school would be problematic if the school remained open.

·         Councillors suggested that at alternative option of the Railway Pub be explored.

·         It was further suggested that the use of the Marple Tavern be explored or alternatively putting a mobile polling station the car park on the pub car park.

RESOLVED – That the comments of the Area Committee be referred to the Deputy Chief Executive for consideration.

To consider a report submitted by the Marple Memorial Park ASB Working Group.

The report provides information relating to a capital funding bid for monies to cover the cost of a youth group open evening in early April 2016. The event is designed to showcase a 10-week piece of work undertaken by group of young people to scope options for future youth engagement and activity in the Marple area. The aim is to identify alternative activities for young people in order to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Mark Allison on Tel: 477 0412 or email: mark@stockprtsavy.org.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report on behalf of the Marple Memorial Park ASB Working Group requesting the Area Committee to consider allocating funding to support a showcase event to take place in April 2016.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee agrees to a contribution of £537 towards a youth group ‘showcase’ event to be held in April 2016 to be funded via the Area Committee’s delegated budget (to be divided equally between the two wards)

(2) That the Working Group be requested to provide an update to the next Area Committee on the outcomes of the Youth Consultation Project held in September 2015.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

Following the extraordinary meeting of the Area Committee held on 28 October 2016, this report provides an update on discussions relating to the concept of Locality Working, outlines options for potential new ways of working which Councillors may wish trial over the forthcoming year and identifies key issues raised by members of the public which could be programmed as Open Forums at future meetings.

The Area Committee are requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update in respect to ongoing discussions on Locality Working, outlining options for potential new ways of working for the Area Committee and suggesting a programme for Open Forum issues to be considered in 2016.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make arranged for a Drop in Forum to be held at 5.30pm prior to each Area Committee meeting to enable members of the public to raise and discuss issues with Councillors and Council Officers.

(3) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to programme Open Forum agenda topics in 2016 commencing with Traffic Congestion and Parking in Local and District Centres and that he be requested to publicise the holding of Open Forums to encourage public attendance and participation.

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

The report summarises an application received from Crazy Legs Events to hold their annual Half Trail Marathon along Middlewood Way on Sunday 28th February 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans by the applicant.

Officer contact: Jane Bardsley, Tel: 0161 474 2279, email: jane.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Crazy Legs Events to hold their annual Half Trail Marathon along Middlewood Way on Sunday 28 February 2016.

RESOLVED – That the an application from Crazy Legs Events to hold their annual Half Trail Marathon along Middlewood Way on Sunday 28 February 2016 be approved.

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: Stephen Fox on Tel: 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@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 and on decisions taken by the Area Committee and on Area Flexibility Funding.

The Chair explained that he had discussed the issue of speeding on Gibb Lane with traffic services officers and that this item could now be removed from the progress report given that an update would be provided to a future meeting.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report outlines information relating to the provision of an improved football facility in Marple Memorial Park.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the existing byelaws and necessary changes required to enable an improved football provision to be considered at the park should funding for such a facility become available and to consider the removal of the teen shelter in the park.

Officer Contact: Jane Bardsley on Tel: 474 2279 or email: jane.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to comment on proposals for an improved football provision from the Friends of Marple Memorial Park and the Marple Memorial Park Working Group.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to consult with local residents, park users and stakeholder on the proposal and report back to a future meeting on the outcome of the consultation.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal to remove the Teen Shelter at the earliest opportunity.