Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 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 Bramhall In Bloom for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £1,000 (£250 from Bramhall North, £750 from Bramhall South & Woodford) towards the cost of replanting and caring for planters in the village area, for the benefit of the local community.

To consider an application received from Make A Difference for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £287.69 (£110.65 from Bramhall North, £110.65 from Cheadle Hulme South, £66.39 from Bramhall South & Woodford) towards the cost of providing informative and educational workshops to enhance the emotional well-being of local residents.

To consider an application received from Friends of Shahnameh for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £360 (£120 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of organising visits to cultural venues and running regular Persian poetry workshops, for the benefit of Persian and English speaking members of the community.

To consider an application received from Autisk for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £450 (£150 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of installing a mobile hoist, to aid accessibility of a youth centre for children and young people who are non-mobile and require support with personal care.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

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

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 Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email: 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 recommended to comment on and note the report.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the outcome of a feasibility study regarding potential options and costings to provide safer crossing points on Bramley Close from Bramhall Lane South to the Bramley Close Car Park, Health Centre, Library and other facilities.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the contents of the report.

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a joint report of the Director of Place Management and Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report details an objection made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting at Any Time and Limited Stay Disabled Bay’ on parts of Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme in the Cheadle Hulme South Ward.

The Area Committee is recommended to make the order as originally advertised.

Officer contact: Zoe Allan on 0161 474 3138 or email: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Friends of Hesketh Park to hold their annual community BBQ on Saturday 14th September 2024 at 12.30 until 15.30, with access required from 10.00 until 16.30.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant 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: Emma Warrington on 0161 474 2314 or email: emma.warrington@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – 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 ward discretionary budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Georgia Latham on 0161 474 3229 or email: georgia.latham@stockport.gov.uk