Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council meeting.

Councillors Lisa Walker and Suzanne Wyatt were nominated for election to the office of chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

For Councillor Walker – 6

For Councillor Wyatt - 2

RESOLVED – That Councillor Lisa Walker be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice-Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council meeting.

Councillors Brian Bagnall and Suzanne Wyatt were nominated for appointment to the office of vice-chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

For Councillor Bagnall – 6

For Councillor Wyatt – 2

RESOLVED – That Councillor Brian Bagnall be appointed Vice-Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 April 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 11 April 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interest was declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

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

It was announced that the Bramhall Festival would be taking place on Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 June 2013 which would include the customary parade along Bramhall Lane South from 10.30 am on the Saturday.

It was further announced that, subject to approval, community events were scheduled to take place at Oak Meadow, Cheadle Hulme on 22 June 2013 and at Hesketh Park, Cheadle Hulme on 6 July 2013.

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:-

·         Residents had raised concerns with regard to the speed of vehicles travelling along Grove Lane, Bramhall.

·         The thanks of the Area Committee was extended to the police for the improvements in the management of traffic resulting from the annual duck race held in Bramhall Park, however there remained further work to be done to wholly ameliorate the remaining issues in future years.

·         Members had received complaints in relation to graffiti on the playing fields at the bottom of Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme and large numbers of youths congregating in that area in the evening.

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 and the condition of the highway.

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:-

·         United Utilities would be undertaking investigative works on Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme which would entail some Sunday working.

·         The passageway running from Totness Avenue, Bramhall was scheduled for cleansing by Community Payback.

·         The Council was pursuing a prosecution for tipped domestic waste on Tenement Lane, Bramhall.

·         Concern was expressed with regard to the quality of the resurfacing of Southdown Crescent, Cheadle Hulme.

·         The bridge across the railway between Heathbank Road and Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme was currently heavily littered and required clearing.

·         The heritage directional fingerpost at the junction of Swann Lane and Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme was damaged and in need of repair.

·         Members expressed concern with the quality of temporary repairs to potholes, and why a more permanent solution could not be put in place at the point of the first repair.  In response, it was stated that permanent repairs were more time intensive, requiring the removal of damaged road surfacing around the pot hole and frequently necessitated road closures or diversions.  It was further stated that temporary repairs were picked up for permanent repairs at a later date when they could be programmed with other road repairs in the vicinity.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details proposals for the installation of two morpeth bollards on Grange Road, Bramhall at its junction with Kingsway.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider giving approval to the proposals at a cost of £350 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget.

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 218 1492 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the installation of two morpeth bollards on Grange Road, Bramhall at its junction with Kingsway.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the installation of two morpeth bollards on Grange Road, Bramhall at its junction with Kingsway at a cost of £350 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 Service Director (Place Management).

The report provides and update on the current position with regard to the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets as at the end of April 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Simon Sherry on 474 2430 or email: simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Bramhall North, Bramhall South and Cheadle Hulme South wards as at the end of May 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported upon the receipt of a petition signed by seven residents of Victoria Close, Bramhall (copies of which were circulated) requesting the introduction of a residents only permit parking scheme.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Place Management) for investigation.

Cheadle Hulme High School

Linda Magrath (Headteacher, Cheadle Hulme High School) will attend the meeting to provide an update to the Area Committee on future development proposals at the school.

Cheadle Hulme High School

With the consent of the Area Committee, this item was withdrawn.

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

Bramhall Queensgate Bowling Club

To consider an application for £150 for funding towards the supply and installation of a bicycle rack outside the Bramhall Queensgate Bowling Club headquarters.

BramhallQueensgate Bowling Club

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of application on behalf of the Bramhall Queensgate Bowling Club

for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of the supply and installation of a bicycle rack outside the Bramhall Queensgate Bowling Club headquarters.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £150 as a contribution towards the cost of the supply and installation of a bicycle rack.

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

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 of 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.

Demolish conservatory, erect two storey rear extension, new glazed gable roof.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 52106 for the demolition of conservatory, erection of two storey rear extension and new glazed gable roof at 6 Elswick Avenue, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke on behalf of local residents against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – (5 for, 2 against) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in view of the Area Committee’s concerns in relation to the impact of the proposed development on the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor.

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 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a summary of changes to the planning system which came into force on 30 May 2013 with specific regard to:-

·         Allowing the change of use for certain buildings without needing planning permission.

·         Increasing the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises, in non-protected areas, for a three-year period.

·         Increasing existing permitted development for certain telecommunications equipment, such as masts and antenna.

The representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration circulated an addendum to the report at the meeting seeking the comments of the Area Committee on proposals to make amendments to the delegation arrangements within the Council’s Constitution (Part 3 – Scheme of Delegation) to allow the Planning Authority to determine those prior approval applications resulting from the increase in the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises within the proscribed 42 and 56 day timeframes.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee expresses its concern with regard to the impact of the changes introduced as part of the ‘Planning Reform Proposals’ and requests that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration undertake further investigations with a view to enhancing the proposed role of elected members in the determination of prior approval applications.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Place Management) can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol approved by the Area Committee at its meeting on 26 May 2011 is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Place Management) could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highways and traffic issues:-

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details proposals for minor civil engineering works within the parking area for the local shop on Bridge lane, Bramhall Green roundabout, Bramhall to include the reprofiling of rht eexsting stone wall, removal of the existing kerbing and its replacement with carriageway surfacing.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider giving approval to the proposals at a cost of £2,750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for minor civil engineering works within the parking area for the local shop on Bridge Lane, Bramhall Green roundabout.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to proposals for minor civil engineering works within the parking area for the local shop on Bridge lane, Bramhall Green roundabout, Bramhall to include the reprofiling of the existing stone wall, removal of the existing kerbing and its replacement with carriageway surfacing at a cost of £2,750 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 Service Director (Place Management).

The report details proposals for the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area and requests the Area Committee to give consideration to the location of those play areas where those sums should be spent.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the allocation of commuted sums as detailed in the report.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area and requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the location of those play areas where those sums should be spent.

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that at the 11 April 2013 meeting of the Area Committee, approval had been given to the allocation of £669.24 from development no. 1065 (DC048542, 3 Hilltop Avenue, Cheadle Hulme) to Hesketh Park and £334.62 from development no. 1069 (DC051067, 5 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme) to Oak Meadow Park.  The report stated that although the allocation of commuted sums to those parks would meet the relevant criteria for the use of those sums, the concern was expressed that as there was no existing play provision at those locations it was likely that the sum would not be spent within the proscribed eight year

period.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee pending clarification of the criteria for the allocation of and usage of commuted sums within parks.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details an application received from the Cheadle Hulme Partnership for the use of Oak Meadow on 22 June 2013 for a fun day.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting permission for the use of Oak Meadow on 22 June 2013 for a fun day.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details an application received from the Friends of Hesketh Park for the use of Hesketh Park on 6 July 2013 for a community barbecue.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 474 4421 or email: ian.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting permission for the use of Hesketh Park on 6 July 2013 for a community barbecue.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancies at Nevill Road Infant School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provide nominations for Authority Governor vacancies at Nevill Road Infant School (Conservative and Liberal Democrat Group nominations).

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve the appointment of Mrs Anita Johnson to the governing body of Nevill Road Infant School (Conservative Group vacancy).

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 on 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.