Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 September 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 26 September 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 agenda items for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

Personal Interests

The Chair advised those present at the meeting of a two mile ‘glow walk’ around Adswood and Brdgehall which would be held at 5.00pm on 20 November 2013 in aid of St. Ann’s Hospice.                                      

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a representative of Greater Manchester Police would only attend meetings of the Area Committee in future if requested to do so for specific issues.

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

Jacky Budd (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.

The Area Committee debated the problems associated with, and plans to remove, the graffiti on the public toilets on Bridgefield Street and in the surrounding area, at the St. George’s Church Vicarage in Heaviley and on the M60 retaining wall below St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Roman Road, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That Jacky Budd be thanked for her attendance.

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

A petition has been received from residents of Market Place, Stockport requesting permit parking.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported upon the receipt of a petition from residents of Market Place, Stockport requesting permit parking.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Andy Sorton.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration will report at the meeting.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration reported on the current situation with regard to the private development at Mac Court, St. Thomas’ Place and the current condition of the site. A significant proportion of the development had not yet been completed by the developer and as far as the building control section was concerned, the development was incomplete. The Planning Enforcement Section had written to the developer requesting when the development would be completed and outlining the legal remedies available to the Council if it wasn’t. The Building Control Section could take legal remedies if buildings were unsafe and there were other legal remedies available to the Environmental Health Section.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a report to the next meeting of the Area Committee, together with a site plan, outlining the history of the site, which developer was responsible for which part of the site and what action the Council had taken to date and was intending to take in the future.

(2) That the report be submitted to the Scrutiny Review on the ‘Effectiveness of Stockport’s current planning system in the light of changed Government Policy and Market Conditions’ for consideration.

(3) That Ward Councillors be provided with regular updates regarding the situation.

(4) That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be requested to pursue the issues surrounding Mac Court with the developer on behalf of local residents.

(5) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to consider visiting the site as part of the next Review of Outcomes Tour.

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

The report provides Members with information about the nominations the Council has received in in response to the Community Right to Bid to list Edgeley Park Football Stadium as an asset of community value.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the information provided in the report and decide whether or not, based on the information provided, the nomination of Edgeley Park Football Stadium is suitable for inclusion on the list of assets of community value and the rationale for reaching that decision.

Officer Contact: Holly Rae on 0161 474 3014 or e mail: holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Chief Executive (Policy, Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided Members with information about the nomination the Council had received in response to the Community Right to Bid to list Edgeley Park Football Stadium as an asset of community value.

The Area Committee considered the information provided in Section 3 of the report and it was then :-

RESOLVED – That  the Edgeley Park Football Stadium (‘the Asset’) be listed as an asset of community value as the Asset’s main use (i.e. not ancillary) had recently been or is presently used to further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community and could reasonably do so in the future i.e. within the next five years.

(To be heard no earlier than 6.30pm)

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

(a)To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(a)  To consider the remaining applications.

(b)  To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration on any planning issues relevant to the Central Stockport Area Committee area.

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 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.

Clearance of site and creation of 2 detached 3 bedroom homes, access and associated infrastructure (amended plans – revised siting, design, including garage, means of access and on site parking).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 53263 for the clearance of the site and creation of two detached 3 bedroom houses, access and associated infrastructure (amended plans – revised siting, design, including garage, means of access and on site parking) on land adjacent to St. Mark’s Vicarage, Berlin Road, Edgeley,

a member of the public spoke against the application

It was then

RESOLVED – (Eight for, Two against) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the the change in levels between the application site and adjoining sites, the impact and separation distances and how the proposal would sit within the streetscene; and that the applicant be requested to ‘peg out’ the proposed site of the development.

Change of use from grass verge into use as a school playground area with perimeter fencing.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 53550 for a change of use from a grass verge into use as a school playground area with perimeter fencing at Belmont Street, Heaton Norris,

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – (Seven for, Three against) That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Change of use from restaurant to theatre venue.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Jordan on 0161 474 3557 or e mail: mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 53503 for a change of use from a restaurant to a theatre venue at 20 Wellington Road South, Stockport,

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the condition contained in the report.

Change of use from single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to residential care home (Use Class C2) and external alteration to east side elevation.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 53350 for a change of use from a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to residential care home (Use Class C2) and external alteration to east side elevation, it was

RESOLVED – (Seven for, Three against) That planning permission be refused on the grounds of the loss of a residential dwelling and the impact of the proposed development on the Alexandra Park Conservation Area.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals; and enforcement action within the Central Stockport Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 32317 or e mail: 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 Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details the findings of the 2013 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour undertaken on 15 March 2013.

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

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@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 the findings of the 2013 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour undertaken on 15 March 2013.

 RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report considers a proposal to install a footpath across the verge between 16 and 18 Mayorlowe Avenue, Brinnington.

The Area Committee is recommended to support 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 218 1492 or e mail: 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) in connection with a proposal to install a footpath across the verge between 16 and 18 Mayorlowe Avenue, Brinnington.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the installation of a footpath across the verge between 16 and 18 Mayorlowe Avenue, Brinnington with the footpath to be of bitmac construction with edgings and 1.5 metres wide in order to allow residents access to parked vehicles, at an approximate cost of £485 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report seeks the views of the Area Committee on the current polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District review currently underway. Any comments received will be incorporated final proposals which will be submitted to the Area Committee in December 2013.

In particular, the Area Committee is invited to consider the following prompts:-

·         Are the existing buildings used as polling stations within you wards convenient to electors within the polling district?

·         Are there any issues with accessibility to any of the polling stations currently used in your ward?

·         If a polling station is not convenient to electors within the polling district are you aware of any other potentially suitable buildings.

·         Are the boundaries of the polling districts well-defined – are there any obstacles to electors reaching their polling station? (NB The review is only concerned with polling districts – the Council has no power to amend ward boundaries which are a matter for the Boundary Commission for England.)

The views of the Area Committee are sought on the existing polling arrangements. Any comments or suggestions will then be considered and a recommended scheme brought back to the Area Committee in December for consideration prior to submission to the Executive and full Council on 23rd January 2014.

Officer contact: Steve Callender/ Karen Randles on 0161 474 3268 or e mail: steve.callender@stockport.gov.uk/karen.randles@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the views of the Area Committee on the current polling arrangements within the Central Stockport area in order to inform the current Polling District review.  The report also detailed the current polling places within the Brinnington and Central, Davenport and Cale Green, Edgeley and Cheadle Heath and Manor wards along with the size of the electorate as at October 2013 and the number of electors that would be eligible to vote in person.

A Member expressed concern that electors who lived in new accommodation on the site of the former Royal Oak Brewery in the Brinnington and Central Ward would need to walk past a polling station at the Quaker Meeting House on Cooper Street in the Manor Ward which could lead to confusion.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report advises the Area Committee of a proposal to carry out footway alterations on Churchgate, Stockport in the vicinity of St Mary’s Church, in order to improve pedestrian crossing movements to and from the Market Place, as shown on the plan attached to the report.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) approves the proposed footway alterations and introduction of a 7.5 tonnes weight limit (except for access) as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Neville Kay on 07800 618216 or e mail: neville.kay@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) advising Members of a proposal to carry out footway alterations on Churchgate, Stockport in the vicinity of St. Mary’s Church in order to improve pedestrian crossing movements to and from the Market Place.

In addition to widening the footway on the side of the bend next to St. Mary’s Church, it was also proposed to repair a considerable length of the footway on the east side of Churchgate in order to tie into previous footway improvement works and provide a better walking surface for the large numbers of pedestrians using the area. To support these proposals it was also intended to introduce a 7.5 tonnes weight limit (except for access) on those roads shown on Plan B attached to the report.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the proposed footway alterations, as shown on the plan attached as Appendix A to the report, and introduce a 7.5 tonnes weight limit (except for access) on those roads shown on Plan B attached to the report.

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

The report considers objections to a proposed Prohibition of Waiting Traffic Regulation Order at Hindley Street, Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the amended Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in the report.

Officer contacts: Zoe Allan/Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 3138/4848 or e mail: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk/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) requesting the Area Committee to consider objections to a proposed Prohibition of Waiting Traffic Regulation Order at Hindley Street, Stockport.

Several objections to the proposal had been received which Traffic Services had found to be valid and justified. In order to meet with the original request to prevent parked vehicles blocking the access to the service road and to allow maximum parking space as requested by the objectors, a revised scheme, as shown on the plan attached to the report, was proposed.

RESOLVED – That notwithstanding the proposed Traffic Regulation Order approved by the Area Committee at its meeting held on 8 August 2013, approval be now given to the following Traffic Regulation Order:-

No Waiting At Any Time

Hindley Street – west side, from a point 7.5 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Swallow Street for a distance of 26 metres in a south easterly direction.

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

The report sets out a proposed scheme to improve and increase vehicle capacity and pedestrian facilities and reduce congestion at the junction of King Street West, Wood Street and Daw Bank.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) to approve the negotiation of the land purchase for the scheme.

Officer Contact: Georgina Summers on 0161 474 4853 or e mail: georgina.summers@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) outlining a proposed scheme to improve and increase vehicle capacity and pedestrian facilities and reduce congestion at the junction of King Street West, Wood Street and Daw Bank.

The proposed improvements included substantially increasing the left turn lane from King Street West into Wood Street; altering the phasing of the signals to allow the left turn movement into Wood Street to run concurrently with King Street West north side; increasing the number of controlled pedestrian crossing facilities and adding the Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique ‘SCOOT’ traffic control system to the junction. The works would be funded from a successful bid to the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.

In order to achieve the desired improvements it would be necessary to dedicate/adopt land on either side of the junction.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to authorise the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to undertake negotiations with relevant parties to purchase the land needed for the scheme.

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 Hulme Street and Hempshaw Lane, Offerton.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for 'No Stopping on School Entrance Markings' on Hulme Street and 'No Waiting At Any Time' on Hempshaw Lane, Offerton.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or e mail: 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) seeking approval to revoke the ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm Traffic Regulation Order and for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Stopping on School Entrance Markings’ on Hulme Street and ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Hempshaw Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following Traffic Regulation Orders for ‘No Stopping on School Entrance Markings’ on Hulme Street and ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Hempshaw Lane, Offerton; the approximate cost of the proposals (except the Disabled Parking Bays) to be £1,500 and £2,500 for the Disabled Parking Bays and all of the measures to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

Revocation of No Waiting At Any Time Monday – Friday 8.00am-5.00pm

Hulme Street

West side - from the northerly kerbline of Hempshaw Lane for a distance of 22 metres in a northerly direction, and from a point 52 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Hempshaw Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Hulme Street

East side- from the northerly kerbline of Hempshaw Lane, for a distance of 60 metres in a northerly direction.

Proposed No Stopping on School Entrance Markings

Hulme Street

East side- from a point 15 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Hempshaw Lane for a distance of approximately 43.5 metres.

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Hulme Street

West side - from the northerly kerbline of Hempshaw Lane for a distance of approximately 21.5 metres in a northerly direction, and from a point approximately 53.5 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Hempshaw Lane for a distance of approximately 3 metres in a northerly direction.

Hulme Street

East side - from the Northerly kerbline of Hempshaw Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a Northerly direction.

Hempshaw Lane

North side - from the easterly kerbline of Hulme Street to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerbline of Old Croft Mews.

Hempshaw Lane

South side - from a point approximately 4 metres east of the projected easterly kerbline of Hulme Street for a distance of approximately 63.5 metres in an easterly direction (to tie in with existing zigzag markings).

Proposed Disabled Parking Places – Hulme Street Car Park

The conversion of three standard bays to two Disabled Persons Parking Bays within the car park. An off street parking places order would be required to enable enforcement of this off street restriction.

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

The report seeks approval to the revocation of a Traffic Regulation Order for two disabled persons’ parking bays fronting property numbers 103 and 105 Lowndes Lane, Offerton.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or e mail: 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) seeking approval for the revocation of a Traffic Regulation Order for two disabled persons’ parking bays fronting property numbers 103 and 105 Lowndes Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the revocation of a Traffic Regulation Order for the two disabled persons’ parking bays fronting property numbers 103 and 105 Lowndes Lane, Offerton at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation).

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

The report sets outs the findings of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Torbay Drive and Dialstone Lane, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for 'No Waiting At Any Time' on Torbay Drive, Stockport.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or e mail: 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) seeking approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Torbay Drive, Stockport

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Torbay Drive, Stockport at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Torbay Drive

Both sides – from a point 5 metres south west of the westerly kerbline of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a north easterly direction.

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

The report outlines the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Porlock Close and Graham Road, Offerton.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Porlock Close, Offerton.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or e mail: 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) seeking approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Porlock Close, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Porlock Close, Offerton at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Porlock Close

South West side – from a point 8 metres north west of the north westerly kerbline of Graham Road for a distance of approximately 12 metres in a north westerly direction (to tie in with the existing ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ and access protection marking).

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

The report outlines the outcome of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Maplecroft and Knowsley Road in the vicinity of Elm Court, Offerton.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of a 'No Waiting At Any Time' Traffic Regulation Order on Maplecroft and Knowsley Road, Offerton.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or e mail: vivian.butterworth@stockportt.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) seeking approval for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time' Traffic Regulation Order on Maplecroft and Knowsley Road, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Maplecroft and Knowsley Road, Offerton at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Knowsley Road/Maplecroft

West Side – from a point 20 metres south west of the southerly kerbline of George Street West for a distance of approximately 47 metres in a south easterly direction.

Note:

Two access protection markings would also be introduced across the frontage of property numbers 2-18 Knowsley Road and 1-7 Maplecroft as part of this proposal.

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

The report outlines the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Webb Lane and Gorsey Mount Street, Offerton.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation on Webb Lane, Gorsey Mount Street, Carnavon Street and Athens Street, Offerton.

 Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or e mail: 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) seeking approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Maplecroft and Knowsley Road, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to following ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Webb Lane, Gorsey Mount Street, Carnarvon Street and Athens Street at an approximate cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Webb Lane

East side from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerbline of Hall Street for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction and then for a distance of 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

Webb Lane

West side from a point 10 metres north east of the northerly kerbline of Gorsey Mount Street to a point 5 metres south east of the Southerly kerbline of Gorsey Mount Street, and from a point 5 metres north west of the Northerly kerbline of Carnarvon Street to a point 5 metres south east of the southerly kerbline of Carnarvon Street.

Gorsey Mount Street

North side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerbline of Webb Lane for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

South Side from a point 7.5 metres west of the westerly kerbline of Webb Lane for a distance of 7.5 metres in an easterly direction.

Carnarvon Street

Both sides from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerbline of Webb Lane for a distance of 5 metres in an Easterly direction, and from a point 5 metres West of the westerly kerbline of Athens Street to a point 5 metres east of the easterly kerbline of Athens Street.

Athens Street

Both sides from a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Carnarvon Street to a point 5 metres south of the southerly kerbline of Carnarvon Street.

Note: An access protection marking would be introduced across the garage entrance to number 3 Webb Lane as part of this proposal.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the use of commuted sums towards future improvements to junior play equipment at the Brinnington Park Play Area.

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

Officer Contact: Ian Walmsley on 0161 474 4382 or e mail: ian.walmsley@tockport.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 Central Stockport area and locations of the play areas where these sums were to be spent.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the allocation of £1,549.70 from development 1087 (DC051059, Essex Road, Brinnington) and £1,992.48 from development no. 1088 (DC051060, Huntington Crescent, Brinnington) towards future improvements to junior play equipment at Brinnington Park Play Area.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate if there were commuted sums or other monies which could be allocated to assist in the refurbishment of the play equipment at St. Thomas Recreation Ground.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report considers a proposal to grant a licence to Age UK in respect of accommodation situated on the second floor of Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or e mail: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a proposal to grant a licence to Age UK in respect of accommodation situated on the second floor of Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The appearance of Wellington Mill needed improving.

·         Information was requested with regard to the management of Wellington Mill.

·         Concern was expressed that there would be an increase in the number of vacant properties on Little Underbank.

·         Information was requested about the rent Age UK were paying at Russell Morley House and the proposals for the future use of that building.

·         There was concern about whether Wellington Mill was a better and more central location for Age UK, although it was pointed out that it was easily accessible from  the bus station and that there was parking for disabled people near to the mill.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to submit a report to Members regarding the management of Wellington Mill, the accessibility of the proposed new location for Age UK at Wellington Mill and the proposed future use of Russell Morley House, Little Underbank.

To consider reports of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The reports consider proposals to accept a surrender and the granting of new long ground leases in respect of two pieces of land at Borron Street, Portwood.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contacts: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649 or e mail: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted reports of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with proposals to accept a surrender and the granting of new long ground leases in respect of two pieces of land at Borron Street, Portwood.

The first piece of land was owned by the Council and was leased to J.E.M. Sheet Metal and Engineering Products Limited by way of a 60 year lease which was due to expire in 2032. It was proposed to accept a surrender of the present lease with a view to granting a new 125 year lease in respect of the site.

The second piece of land was owned by the Council and was leased to C.M. and K. Jennings (trading as Chestergate Wood Supplies) by way of a 99 years lease which was due to expire in 2071. It was proposed to accept a surrender of the present lease with a view to granting a new 125 years lease in respect of the site.

RESOLVED – That the reports be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report considers a request to either purchase or lease an area of land at the corner of Higher Hillgate and Charles Street, Stockport

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649 or e mail: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a request to either purchase or lease an area of land at the corner of Higher Hillgate and Charles Street, Stockport.

Members expressed concern about selling or leasing a prominent piece of land that could be used as open space, and whether it would be sufficiently landscaped.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee does not support selling or leasing the land at the corner of Higher Hillgate and Charles Street, Stockport and that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide a maintenance schedule for the landscaped area.

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 reported that he had received complaints from a number of constituents who had tried unsuccessfully to contact the Contact Centre and he requested that the Area Committee consider the issue of backlogs at the Contact Centre.

RESOLVED – That a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee in relation to the effect on services provided in the Central Stockport area arising from the backlogs at the Contact Centre.

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 reported on the funding which the Council had been awarded from the Department for Transport for an improved cycle route between the new cycle parking facility at the train station and the town centre which would include Lord Street.  Part of Lord Street was currently pedestrian only with a scheme in place that would need to be modified to allow safe cycle use, and consideration would need to be given to the brick planters at the ends of the pedestrian section of the street.

RESOLVED – That a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee on 12 December 2013 in connection with this matter.

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 advised the meeting that this issue has now been satisfactorily resolved and it was then:-

RESOLVED – That no further action be taken.

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

The report considers an application from Cale Green Residents’ Association to use Cale Green Park for a Christmas Carols event on 8 December 2013 between 12.30pm and 3.30pm.

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application, subject to the production of signed terms and conditions, full risk assessment (including animal welfare procedures) and copies of public liability insurance for performers.

Officer Contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or e mail: richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that an application had been received from Cale Green Residents’ Association to use Cale Green Park for a Christmas Carols event on 8 December 2013 between 12.30pm and 3.30pm.

RESOLVED – That the application from Cale Green Residents’ Association to use Cale Green Park for a Christmas Carols event on 8 December 2013 between 12.30pm and 3.30pm be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education)

The Area Committee is requested to provide a nomination for the Labour Group vacancy at Bridge Hall Primary School and approval the nomination of Angela Rayner to the Labour Group vacancy at Cale Green Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 0161 474 3847 or e mail: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Education) requesting the Area Committee to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancies at Bridge Hall Primary School and Cale Green Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be recommended to approve the following appointments:-

Name                                     School                                      Party Affiliation

Councillor David                  Bridge Hall Primary                  Labour

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Angela Rayner                   Cale Green Primary                  Labour

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 Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or e mail: 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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding.

He further reported that in the report submitted to the last meeting of the Area Committee regarding a Traffic Regulation Order on Old Road, Heaton Norris (Minute 13 refers) the reference to ‘Short East Street’ should be amended to ‘Short Street East’.

A Member raised the issue of the lift to the Market Place from Warren Street now that the store formerly occupied by TK Maxx was occupied by Sports Direct and she felt that a notice needed to be displayed advising members of the public of the arrangements now that the lift was operational again.

Another Member requested that Network Rail be invited to the next meeting of the Area Committee on 12 December 2013 regarding the issue of Japanese Knotweed in parts of the Central Stockport area on land adjacent to the West Coast main line.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That it be noted with regard to the Traffic Regulation Order on Old Road, Heaton Norris, that ‘Short East Street’ should be amended to ‘Short Street East’ (Minute 13 of the meeting of the Area Committee held on 26 September 2013 refers).

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to ensure that the lift to the Market Place from Warren Street is appropriately publicised.

(4) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to invite Network Rail to the next meeting of the Area Committee on 12 December 2013 regarding the issue of Japanese Knotweed in parts of the Central Stockport area on land adjacent to the West Coast main line.