Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 March 2024.

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

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

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.

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

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 an application received from Marple Carnival for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £600 (£300 per ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing re-usable banners, storage units and equipment to support this year’s Carnival.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport Canal Boat Trust for a grant of £300 (£150 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of developing a new service area at Marple wharf and an attractive waterway frontage between the Wharf transhipment shed and the new houses by providing seating, planting and features such as bird boxes to support wildlife.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Demolition of existing agricultural barn building and erection of replacement building for light industrial use.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess 0161 474 3659 | mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

Installation of a ground mounted array of 20 no. solar PV modules within existing field.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess 0161 474 3659 | mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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: Vicki Bates | 0161 474 3219 | vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to the launch of two new Climate Action Now (CAN) Funds; the CAN Seed Fund and the CAN Catalyst Fund.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Nick Leslie | nick.leslie@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to a request for the allocation of £3,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget for Marple South & High Lane for outdoor gym equipment at High Lane Park.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources approves the allocation of £3,000 of Ward Discretionary Budget for Marple South & High Lane to purchase outdoor gym equipment at High Lane Park.

Officer contact: Richard Booker |0161 474 4829 | richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to a request for the allocation of £250 from the Ward Discretionary Budget for Marple South & High Lane towards the cost of installing a defibrillator at the Strines Nightingale Public House.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources approves the allocation of £250 of Ward Discretionary Budget for Marple South & High Lane towards the costs of installing a defibrillator at the Strines Nightingale Public House, Strines Road, SK6 7GE.

Officer contact: Richard Daniels | richard.daniels@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details relating to a proposed highway maintenance scheme on Andrew Lane – Carriageway Repairs (Part Contribution) totalling £8,000 that would be funded by the Highway Maintanance & Traffic Management Delegated Budget for Marple South & High Lane.

The Area Committss is asked to approve the maintenance scheme outlined in the report and authorises the Director of Place Management to order the work. 

Officer contact: Simon Sherry | 0161 474 2420 |simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details of an event application received from Marple Carnival Charities Committee to hold their annual Carnival event at Marple Memorial Park and Brabyns Park on Saturday 15 June 2024. Permission has been requested to use both parks between 13 June to 16 June 2024 to enable event set up and close down of the event.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges.

Officer contact: Jonathan Headlam | 0161 474 3142 | jonathan.headlam@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application received from Marple Runners to hold their 8th Annual Carnival 10K Trail Race and a 2K Family Fun Run on Sunday 16 June 2024. The 10K run will start and finish within Brabyns Park, with the course route also utilising highway and canal routes and the 2K Family Fun Run will be within Brabyns Park only. The event will start with the trail race starting at 09.30am and finishing at 11.30am, and the Family Fun Run starting 9.30am. They will be accessing the site between 7.00am and 1.00pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges.

Officer contact: Jonathan Headlam | 0161 474 3142 | jonatham.headlam@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

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 and the ward discretionary budget balances.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Charles Yankiah on 0161 474 3207 or email: charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk