Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on10 February 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

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

The Chair reported that this would be the last Area Committee at which Councillor Shan Alexander would be in attendance as she had taken the decision not to stand for re-election at the local elections in May 2016. She thanked Councillor Alexander for her commitment and excellent work undertaken on behalf of all Marple residents and she wished her all the very best for the future.

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.

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.

Tim Divine and Chris Pollitt (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:-

·         The replacement of gullies on Lay Lane.

·         The repair of a collapsed drain on Windlehurst Road.

·         Problems associated with flooding on Gibb Lane had been resolved.

·         Resurfacing works on Station Road remained on-going.

·         There was a perception that there had been an increase in flytipping in the area and officers were requested to monitor the situation carefully.

·         Councillor Blair reminded officers that he was still waiting for a response in respect to an issue raised at the previous meeting in respect to fly tipping on Middlewood Way– He had asked if the mobile cctv camera could be stationed in the local area and what the costs were for purchasing a second camera.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Tim Divine be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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

No petitions were submitted.

Neighbourhood Plan for Marple

As part of the weeklong exhibition in Marple Library running from Monday 14 March 2016 about Neighbourhood Planning in Marple, representative of Marple Civic Society will attend the meeting and make a presentation and a debate will be held.

Representatives of Marple Civic Society attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to Neighbourhood planning. It was explained that Neighbourhood planning was a right for communities introduced through the Localism Act 2011.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The Civic Society had organised a Neighbourhood Planning exhibition from 14 -19 March to help residents decide is a Neighbourhood Plan would be a good thing for Marple.

·         The concept of Neighbourhood planning was to enable communities to shape development in their areas through the production of a Neighbourhood Development Plan, Neighbourhood Development Orders and Community Right to Build Orders.

·         The policies contained within them would be used to inform Local Authorities when determining planning applications and would affect the types of development which people wished to see in their area.

·         It was noted that polices produced could not block development that if already part of a local development plan – what they could do is shape and influence where development will go and what it would look like. How the plan would align with Stockport Council’s policies and the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework was discussed.

·         The process for producing a plan necessitated the creation of a Neighbourhood Forum which would need to work alongside the Local Planning Authority for the production of the plan. There would need to be independent examination of the plan and a community referendum for its formal approval and adoption.

·         The production of a plan was collectively welcomed by those present as an opportunity to recognise the unique nature of Marple and the surrounding villages.

RESOLVED – That the representatives of Marple Civic Society be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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

1.    Friends of Marple Memorial Park.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted applications for Area Flexibility Funding as follows:-

a)    Friends of Marple Memorial Park

Requesting funding to support a project to refurbish and extend the existing skate park.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,500 (to be divided equally between the two wards) to the Friends of Marple Memorial Park for funding towards a project to refurbish and extend the existing skate park.

b)    Mellor Open Gardens 2016

Requesting funding towards the Mellor Open Garden project to be run in May 2016.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £594.00 (Marple North ward allocation) to the Mellor Open Garden 2016 for funding towards the Mellor Open Garden project to be run in May 2016.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

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 Marple Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Joy Morton on Tel: 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) 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 Chief Executive.

The report provides an update on the proposed development at Chadwick Street, Marple.

The Area Committee are requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: George Perrin on Tel: 474 4510 or email: george.perrin@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the proposed development at Chadwick Street, Marple.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report provides the Area Committee with an analysis of the second consultation exercise, and advises of mitigation measures that are currently under further development and that will be presented to this Committee for approval in the coming months.

The Area Committee are invited to comment on the report prior to it being considered by the Executive.

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 for comment an analysis of the second consultation exercise and advising on mitigation measures which were currently under further development which would be presented for consideration in future months.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report seek approval for the introduction of Moving Traffic Regulation Orders (MTRO) for a 20mph Zone within High Lane and a 7.5 Tonne Environmental Weight Limit covering High Lane and parts of Hazel Grove, both associated with the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road (A6MARR) Complementary and Mitigation Measures (CMM) for High Lane and Hazel Grove.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the proposals and to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) approve the measures set out in Appendix A of the report.

Officer contact: Jon Gudgeon, 0161 474 4875, jon.gudgeon@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to a proposal to introduce of Moving Traffic Regulation Orders (MTRO) for a 20mph Speed Limit Zone and a 7.5 Tonne Environmental Weight Limit associated with the A6MARR Complementary and Mitigation Measures (CMM) for High Lane and Hazel Grove.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 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 for comment the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy report.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides information in relation to a request from Network Rail and their Contractors for the Council to grant licences to permit occupation of council owned land at Brabyns Brow for use as a work compound during maintenance to the Rosehill line and Marple lines.

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

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a request from Network Rail and their contractors to grant licences to permit occupation of council owned land at Brabyns Brow for use as a work compound during maintenance to the Rose Hill Line and Marple Line.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an objection to install further traffic calming measures at Cross Lane, Marple.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the objection and determine how they wish to proceed.

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) requesting the Area Committee to consider an objection received to traffic calming proposals on Cross Lane, Marple.

RESOLVED – That the order be made as advertised.

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.

Councillor Kenny Blair asked for an update in respect to Middlewood Way in respect to fly tipping and the use of a mobile camera.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide a response to the enquiry in respect to fly tipping on Middlewood Way.