Agenda and minutes

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, it would be necessary for the Area Committee to elect a chair for the duration of the meeting.

Councillors Bellis and Bodsworth were then nominated for election to the office of chair of the Area Committee for the duration of the meeting.

For Councillor Bellis - 3

For Councillor Bodsworth - 3

Upon there being an equality of votes, it was agreed that the matter should be settled by the toss of a coin.

It was then

RESOLVED - That Councillor Stuart Bodsworth be elected chair of the Area Committee for the duration of the meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 November 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 November 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

It was announced that there would be an extraordinary meeting of the Area Committee on 16 January 2014 to consider the planning application for the proposed A6 to Manchester Airport relief road.  It was further reported that the matter would also be considered by the Cheadle, Marple and Stepping Hill Area Committees who would make recommendations to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee which would determine the application on 22 January 2014.

It was further reported that the Friends of South Park would be holding a ‘Winter Wonderland’ event at South Park, Cheadle Hulme on Sunday, 15 December 2013 between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm.

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

Sergeant Chris Evans (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Burglaries remained a priority for policing resources, and particular attention needed to be given by residents to the type of lock used on windows and doors to ensure that their property remained secure.

·         It was stated that burglary was often an opportunist crime with criminals attracted by properties that had been left insecure.

·         The police were using a variety of tactics to try and tackle the increase in number of burglaries and assured the public that visible patrols formed only a part of the measures being taken.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the proliferation of graffiti within the Bramhall area.  It was noted that a reduction had been achieved in the reports of graffiti with the ‘OKT’ tag, but that there had been an observed increase in the use of alternative graffiti tags.

RESOLVED – That Sergeant Evans be thanked for his attendance.

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.

Carolyn Turner (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         There had been recent increase in reports of graffiti and daily monitoring was taking place of vulnerable locations.

·         Surface patching of the carriageway of Ladythorn Road, Bramhall had now taken place and gullies had been cleansed.

·         Gullies had been cleansed on Church Road, Woodford which had assisted with reported drainage issues at that location.

·         The Council had negotiated with Slimming World in relation to a number of complaints around flyposting at locations throughout the Borough.

·         It was stated that there were a number of lighting columns which were not working on Ramilies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme outside Lane End Primary School.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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 organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an application from North Park Seniors Group for funding of £350.00 towards the cost of establishing the group and providing materials for craft sessions.

David Langton attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the North Park Seniors Group for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of establishing the group and providing materials for craft sessions.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £350 (Bramhall North ward allocation) to the North Park Seniors Group towards the cost of establishing the group and providing materials for craft sessions.

To consider an application from Stockport Building Preservation Trust for funding of £300.00 towards the cost providing materials to support the work of the organisation.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the consideration of the application and the allocation of grants could be co-ordinated with those other Area Committee’s that were also giving consideration to the application).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application received on behalf of Stockport Building Preservation Trust for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing materials to support the work of the organisation.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £300 (£100 from each of the Bramhall North, Bramhall South and Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) to Stockport Building Preservation Trust towards the cost of providing materials to support the work of the organisation.

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

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

Development applications were 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 Management and Regeneration 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.

Single-storey side/rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Fiona Albarracin on 474 4561 or email: fiona.albarracin@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 53617 for a single-storey side/rear extension at 23 Thorn Road, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

First -floor rear extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Anthony Smith on 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 53904 for a first floor rear extension at 189 Moor Lane, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Erection of 20 metre dual user lattice tower housing nine antennas plus installation of three equipment cabinets.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3897 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 53204 for the erection of 20 metre dual user lattice tower housing nine antennas plus installation of three equipment cabinets at Stockport Rugby Union Football Club, Headlands Road, Bramhall, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Single-storey rear, first floor rear and single-storey side extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Anthony Smith on 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 53794 for a single-storey rear, first floor rear and single-storey side extension at 21 Moor Lane, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Council Solictor.

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 and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Strategy, Policy, Partnerships & Transformation)

The report seeks the Area Committee’s views on the proposed polling arrangements within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area in order to inform the Council Meeting’s determination of polling districts, polling places and polling stations for forthcoming elections.

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

Officer Contact: Steve Callender on Tel: 474 3268 or email: steve.callander@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Strategy, Policy, Partnerships and Transformation) (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the Area Committee’s views on the proposed polling arrangements within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area in order to inform the Council Meeting’s determination of polling districts, polling places and polling stations for forthcoming elections.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Policy, Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation).

The report details representations made requesting that consideration be given to changing the name of the ‘Bramhall South’ ward to ‘Bramhall South and Woodford’ and outlines the process that would need to be followed by the Council to enact such a change.

The Area Committee is recommended to

(1) Give consideration to the request to change the name of the Bramhall South ward to ‘Bramhall South and Woodford’ ward with specific regard being given to the extent and breadth of any consultation undertaken in relation to the proposed change of name, including the costs that would be associated with this (as detailed in paragraph 4.3 of the report).

(2) Should the Area Committee be minded to recommend that the ‘Bramhall South’ ward be renamed to ‘Bramhall South and Woodford’ then the Area Committee is recommended to:-

(i)         Request that the Chief Executive undertake a consultation exercise on the proposal to change the name of the ‘Bramhall South’ ward to ‘Bramhall South and Woodford’.

(ii)        Request that the Mayor convene an Extraordinary meeting of the Council Meeting to consider the outcome of the consultation and the proposal to change the name of the Bramhall South ward within such a timescale as to ensure that the change of name could come into effect prior to the 2014 local elections.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Policy, Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing representations made requesting that consideration be given to changing the name of the ‘Bramhall South’ ward to ‘Bramhall South and Woodford’ and outlining the process that would need to be followed by the Council to enact such a change.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Chief Executive be requested to undertake a consultation exercise on the proposal to change the name of the ‘Bramhall South’ ward to ‘Bramhall South and Woodford’.

(2) That the Mayor be requested to convene an Extraordinary meeting of the Council Meeting to consider the outcome of the consultation and the proposal to change the name of the Bramhall South ward within such a timescale as to ensure that the change of name could come into effect prior to the 2014 local elections.

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

The report details proposals to patch repair the carriageway at various locations along Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposal to patch repair the carriageway at various locations along Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme at a cost of £15,000 to be funded form the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation).

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to patch repair the carriageway at various locations along Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to proposals to patch repair the carriageway at various locations along Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme at a cost of £15,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation).

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

The report details proposals for the resurfacing of the carriageway of Lugano Road, Bramhall between Midland Road and Lucerne Road.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposal to resurface the carriageway of Lugano Road, Bramhall between Midland Road and Lucerne Road at a cost of £27,000 to be funded form the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to resurface the carriageway of Lugano Road, Bramhall between Midland Road and Lucerne Road.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the proposal to resurface the carriageway of Lugano Road, Bramhall between Midland Road and Lucerne Road at a cost of £27,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

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

The report details proposals for the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South committee area and requests the Area Committee to give approval to the location of the play area where these sums are to be spent.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the allocation of £501.93 from development no. 1112 (21 Lucerne Road, Bramhall) to future playground improvements at Parkside Play Area.

Officer contact: Ian Walmsley on 0161 474 4382 or email: ian.walmsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area and locations of the play areas where these sums were to be spent.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the to the allocation of a commuted sum of £501.93 from development no. 1112 (21 Lucerne Road, Bramhall) to future playground improvements at Parkside Play Area.

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the Service Director (Education) had confirmed that a number of outstanding proposals to reappoint governors and a notification of a governor vacancy within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area had not been submitted as part of the agenda in error.

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager advised the Area Committee of following proposed reappointments:-

It was further reported that there was a governing body vacancy at Thorn Grove Primary School (Liberal Democrat nomination).

RESOLVED - (1) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve reappointments to governing bodies as follows:-

(2) That the vacancy at Thorn Grove Primary School be noted.

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: Damian Eaton, 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.