Agenda and minutes

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

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

The Chair welcomed Councillor Becky Crawford to her first meeting of the Area Committee following her recent election to the Council in the by election for the Brinnington and Central Ward.

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Charlie Stewart 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 13 April 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 13 April 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

No announcements were made.

No announcements were made.

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 previous committee meetings. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

Mark Calderbank (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 public realm issues within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee. A written summary was also provided of the work carried out by the Public Realm Service and Public Protection Enforcement Officers in the Central Stockport area (copies of which had been circulated).

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed by local Ward Members about the amount of waste presented incorrectly and fly tipping in the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward. Targeted work had taken place in the area around Farr Street and Freemantle Street, Edgeley to contact the landlords to try and encourage their tenants to reduce the amount of waste presented incorrectly in the area. If successful, a similar approach could be tried in other parts of Central Stockport.

·         Officers were thanked for expediting the replacement of the access cover by Virgin Media outside 46 Offerton Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That Mark Calderbank be thanked for his attendance.

No petitions were submitted.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

In the light of recent changes to the Council’s Constitution, the Area Committee will need to agree to delegate the determination of applications for Ward Flexibility Funding for the Municipal Year 2017/18 to the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with Ward Councillors, should the Area Committee wish to continue with its current practice for determining applications for funding.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that, in light of recent changes to the Constitution, it was necessary for the Area Committee to consider its current practice for determining applications for Ward Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to delegate the determination of applications for Ward Flexibility Funding for the Municipal Year 2017/18 to the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with Ward Councillors.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

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 Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues received:-

·         A Member expressed concern at the length of time taken to pursue the enforcement action at 69 Banks Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report sets out proposals to complete essential maintenance works to the Wellington Road Bridge in summer 2017.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the proposed Wellington Road Bridge Refurbishment as detailed within the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out proposals to complete essential maintenance works to the A6 Wellington Road Bridge in summer 2017.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         A Member requested to see the traffic modelling for the works and whether there was any indication of the interim impact, for example how much traffic would be diverted onto St. Mary’s Way.

·         The utility companies would need to finish their works before the main scheme commenced.

·         A Member enquired as to an estimate of the loss of revenue to the Council from the proposal to offer free car parking in Merseyway and Heaton Lane car parks.

·         The possibility of one hour’s free parking per day was suggested as a way of assisting local businesses and it was suggested that consideration be given as to which car parks it should apply, for example whether it should also apply to Newbridge Lane Car Park.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Philip Harding

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Philip Harding.

Councillor Harding requested to be updated on the current situation on the proposals currently being developed by the Council, Transport for Greater Manchester, Stockport and Trafford Colleges, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority relating to the relocation of Stockport College and Stockport Interchange projects.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration confirmed that the proposed scheme would be subject to consultation and would be submitted to this Area Committee and the Economy and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee for comments prior to a planning application being considered.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

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

(to begin no earlier than 6.30pm)

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 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 Services to Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

Erection of two semi-detached, two storey dwelling houses, together with vehicular accesses, car parking and boundary treatment.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Pippa Brown on 0161 474 3531 or email: pippa.brown@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 64697 for the erection of two semi-detached, two storey dwelling houses, together with vehicular accesses, car parking and boundary treatment at Little Moor Cottages, Hampson Street, Offerton, it was:-

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted bre granted, subject to the removal of permitted development rights.

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

The report sets out a proposal to undertake a minor patch repair of the carriageway outside numbers 2 and 21 Ingleton Road, Edgeley.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the maintenance scheme outlined in the report and authorise the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to order the work.

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 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) setting out a proposal to undertake a minor carriageway repairs outside numbers 2 and 21 Ingleton Road, Edgeley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the proposal to undertake minor carriageway repairs outside numbers 2 and 21 Ingleton Road, Edgeley at an approximate cost of £2,800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward allocation).

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

The report sets out the result of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles on Ebbdale Close, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Ebbdale Close, Stockport and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@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) setting out the result of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles on Ebbdale Close, Stockport.

RESOLVED – (1) The Area Committee was minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order No Waiting At Any Time

Ebbdale Close - north east sidefrom a point 40 metres south west of the westerly kerbline of the south arm of Ebbdale Close for a distance of approximately 26 metres in a north westerly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

(3) That approval be given to consultation taking place with the relevant households on the proposals contained in paragraph 4.1 of the report entitled  ‘Additional Proposed Traffic Regulation Orders No Waiting At Any Time’.

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

 The report sets out the result of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Harper Street with Kinder Court and Kinder Street, Edgeley.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Harper Street and Kinder Street, Edgeley and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the result of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Harper Street with Kinder Court and Kinder Street, Edgeley.

RESOLVED – (1) The Area Committee was minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Harper Street and Kinder Street, Edgeley at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - No Waiting At Any Time

Harper Street - north east side, from a point 10 metres south east of the southerly kerbline of James Street for a distance of 30 metres in a south easterly direction.

Kinder Street - south east side, from the north easterly kerbline of Harper Street for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

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

The report investigates the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Oak Tree Close and Curzon Road, Offerton..

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising .of the No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Oak Tree Close and Curzon Road, Offerton and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0`161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@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) setting out the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Oak Tree Close and Curzon Road, Offerton.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Oak Tree Close and Curzon Road, Offerton at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order No Waiting At Any Time

Oak Tree Close – both sides, from the north westerly kerbline of Curzon Road for a distance of 10 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Curzon Road - north west side from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerbline of Oak Tree Close Close to a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerbline of Oak Tree Close.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.                                       

 The report requests the Area Committee to consider appointments of representatives on Outside Bodies.

The Area Committee is requested to make nominations for appointments on Outside Bodies.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or email: david.clee@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the appointment of representatives to represent the Council on outside bodies for 2017/2018:-

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following appointment of representatives to represent the Council on outside bodies for 2017/2018:-

Cheadle Heath Community Association

Councillors Sheila Bailey, Richard Coaton and Philip Harding

Woodbank Community Association

Councillors Daniel Hawthorne, Patrick McAuley and Charlie Stewart.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration 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 23 May 2011 is attached for information.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted the Area Committee Highway Ward Spokespersons Protocol (copies of which had been circulated) and requesting the Area Committee to nominate ward spokespersons for each ward with whom officers would liaise with over traffic and highways matters.

RESOLVED – That the following Highways & Traffic Ward Spokespersons be appointed for 2017/18:-

Brinnington and Central Ward

Councillor Chris Murphy

Davenport and Cale Green Ward

Councillor Dickie Davies

Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward

Councillor Richard Coaton

Manor Ward

Councillor Daniel Hawthorne

Councillor Charlie Stewart

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 ward flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or email: david.clee@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 Ward Flexibility funding. The report also included the current position on the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the Leader of the Council, in consultation with Group Leaders, had considered the issue of borough-wide applications submitted to area committees and agreed that there would be would be a borough-wide fund for the 2017/18 municipal year which would be funded through a 10% top slice (£300) off the ward budget i.e. each ward will receive a £2,700 allocation this year rather than £3,000.  Applications for the fund would be considered by a meeting of Area Committee chairs who would make a recommendation to the Cabinet Member for Reform & Governance. 

In addition, from the commencement of the 2019/20 Municipal Year, no ward fund would be permitted to carry forward an underspend of more than £5,000.

An evaluation report would be submitted to area committees on the activities of the borough-wide fund at the commencement of the next municipal year.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.