Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 14 July 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interest was declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

The Chair highlighted a hat sharing event which she had recently attended at Stockport Hat Works where students were invited to exhibit their work. She also drew attention to the millinery courses which were offered at the Hat Works.

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.

Members of the public were invited to submit questions on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One question had been submitted in advance of the meeting by a member of the public who was not present at the meeting.

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with the Code of Practice, a written response be provided to the questioner.

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 and Public Protection Enforcement Officers in the Central Stockport area (copies of which had been circulated).

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Officers were requested to investigate an abandoned caravan at the junction of Doris Road and Northgate Road, Edgeley.

·         It was clarified that land registry searches usually only took a couple of days.

RESOLVED – That Jacky Budd be thanked for her attendance.

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.

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.

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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides an overview of the West Coast rail franchising process and the Department for Transport consultation on the proposed franchise specification.

This item was considered by the Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee at its meeting held on 4 August 2016.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the Council’s proposed response to the consultation.

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

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an overview of the West Coast rail franchising process and the Department for Transport consultation on the proposed franchise specification. The Council’s response to the consultation was required to be submitted by the deadline of 2 August 2016, but could be amended subsequently.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•      Stockport Rail Station was one of a number of rail stations on the west coast mainline which was managed by the franchisee in the existing franchise (Virgin Trains) and the inter-relationship between Network Rail and the franchisee had limited the investment in station facilities. This contrasted with the amount of money recently spent on upgrading Manchester Victoria rail station. The Council needed to put increased pressure on Virgin Trains to improve the facilities and the impression that the station gave to visitors to the borough. Officers would ensure that the Stockport Rail Masterplan went into detail on future investment in the station’s facilities, irrespective of who the franchisee was for the West Coast mainline.

•      Members supported the recommendation urging the Department for Transport to set a length of franchise and a sufficiently ambitious Residual Value Mechanism that, taken together, would be sufficient to incentivise infrastructure investment on a scale that would support the Council’s ambitions for a new central station. The new station should be as ‘environmentally friendly’ as possible.

•      A Member expressed concern that there was no ticket office at the Edgeley side of Stockport railway station meaning that passengers approaching the station from that side could not take advantage of different ticket prices and offers available.

•      It was important that the underpass remained as an important route to the town centre despite the introduction of barriers last year.

RESOLVED – That the Council’s response to the consultation be amended in line with the comments of the Area Committee.

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

The report sets out the proposed Traffic Regulation Order associated with proposed Pedestrian Zone Order required to implement the Redrock highway development proposals as per planning permission DC/056563.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) approves the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Sally Laws on 0161 474 4923 or email: sally.laws@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 the proposed Traffic Regulation Order associated with the proposed Pedestrian Zone required to implement the Redrock highway development proposals as per planning permission DC/056563.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the traffic regulation orders contained in Appendix A of the report and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orders be made.

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

The report sets out the proposed Moving Traffic Regulation Orders required to implement the Redrock highway development proposals as per planning permission DC/056563.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) approves the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders contained in Appendix B of the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Sally Laws on 0161 474 4923 or email: sally.laws@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 the proposed Moving Traffic Regulation Orders required to implement the Redrock highway development proposals as per planning permission DC/056563.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the traffic regulation orders contained in Appendix B of the report and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orders be made.

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

The report sets out the proposed Waiting and Loading Traffic Regulation Orders required to implement the Redrock highway development proposals as per planning permission DC/056563.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders contained in Appendix B of the report and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orders can be made.

Officer Contact: Sally Laws on 0161 474 4923 or email: sally.laws@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 the proposed Waiting and Loading Traffic Regulation Orders required to implement the Redrock highway development proposals as per planning permission DC/056563.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the traffic regulation orders contained in Appendix B of the report and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orders be made.

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

The report seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting At Any Time on Gradwell Street and Hardman Street, Edgeley.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@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 the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Gradwell Street and Hardman Street, Edgeley.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Gradman Street and Hardman 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

Gradwell Street – No Waiting At Any Time

Both sides - from a point 5 metres east of the easterly kerbline of Hardman Street for a distance of 5 metres in a Westerly direction.

Hardman Street – No Waiting At Any Time

Both sides - from a point 10 metres north west of the northerly kerbline of Gradwell Street to a point 5 metres south east of the southerly kerbline of Gradwell Street.

(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 sets out measures to improve the safety of those travelling to Cale Green Primary School, minimise congestion, encourage staff and pupils to walk, cycle or scooter, and ensure that on-street car parking demand will be managed.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders set out in the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Orders can be made.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@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 measures to improve the safety of those people travelling to Cale Green Primary School, minimise congestion, encourage staff and pupils to walk, cycle or scooter, and ensure that on-street car parking demand will be managed.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following Waiting Restrictions Traffic Regulation Orders to be funded by the developer for the expansion of the school:-

Proposed No Stopping Monday – Friday 8am-5pm on School Entrance Markings

Green Street, Cale Green - west side from a point 8 metres north west of the south easterly kerbline of Green Street for a distance of 27 metres in a north westerly direction.

Proposed Revocation No Waiting At Any Time/No Loading Mon-Sat 8am-6pm

Green Street, Cale Green - both sides from the northerly kerbline of Meyer Street for a distance of 8 metres in a north westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Friday 8am-5pm/No Loading Monday – Friday 8am-9.30am and 3pm – 4.30pm.

Green Street, Cale Green

East side - from the northerly kerbline of Meyer Street for a distance of 8 metres in a north westerly direction.

West side - from the Northerly kerbline of Meyer Street for a distance of approximately 16 metres in a North Westerly direction, then for a distance of 4 metres in a Westerly direction and then 8 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Proposed Revocation No Waiting At Any Time

Meyer Street - north side from the westerly kerbline of Green Street for a distance of approximately 34 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time/No Loading Monday – Friday 8.00am-9.30am and 3.00pm – 4.30pm

Meyer Street - north side from the westerly kerbline of Green Street for a distance of approximately 34 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Lytham Street - east side from a point approximately 10 metres south east of the southerly kerbline of Meyer Street for a distance of approximately 13 metres in a south easterly direction.

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

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles on Chester Street and Ford Street, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) approves the statutory legal advertising of a No Waiting Traffic Regulation Order on Chester Street and Ford Street, 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles on Chester Street and Ford Street, Stockport.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the following Waiting Restrictions Traffic Regulation Order at Chester Street and Ford Street, Stockport at an approximate cost of £1,100 to be funded with £550 from the Executive Highways delegated budget  and £550 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order

No Waiting Monday-Friday 8.00am-6.00pm

Chester Street, both sides - from a point 15 metres north west of the north westerly kerbline of Chestergate for a distance of 32 metres in a north westerly direction.

No Waiting Monday-Friday 8.00am-6.00pm

Ford Street, both sides - from the south westerly kerb line of Chester Street for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

(2) That, 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 considers the findings of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Charlotte Street and Carrington Road, Portwood.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the conclusions and recommendations in paragraph 4.1 of the report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junction of Charlotte Street with Carrington Road, Portwood.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be requested to approve the legal advertising of the following No Waiting At any Time Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Executive Highways budget :-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order – No Waiting At Any Time

Charlotte Street - both sides from the northerly kerbline of Carrington Road for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Carrington Road - north side from a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerbline of Charlotte Street to a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerbline of Charlotte Street.

Brinnington Road - south east side from the south westerly kerbline of Goyt Road for a distance of approximately 235 metres in a south westerly direction and from the north easterly kerbline of St Pauls Street for a distance of approximately 8 metres in a north easterly direction.

Goyt Road - south west side from the south easterly kerbline of Brinnington Road for a distance of approximately 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

Gill Street - both sides from the south easterly kerbline of Brinnington Road for a distance of approximately 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

Dawson Street - both sides from the south easterly kerbline of Brinnington Road for a distance of approximately 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

St Pauls Street - both sides from the south easterly kerbline of Brinnington Road for a distance of approximately 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

(2) That, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report details the proposed appropriation of a Council owned site to planning purposes to facilitate the development of a residential scheme.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 01621 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockpport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the proposed appropriation of a Council owned site to planning purposes to facilitate the development of a residential scheme.

The site had been identified by Stockport Homes Limited for the development of eighteen new build dwelling houses. The houses would remain in the ownership of the Council and would be held in the Housing Revenue Account as part of the Council’s housing stock.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the item be deferred  until the next meeting of the Area Committee and an Officer be requested to attend the meeting to respond to Members’ questions.

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

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

 The following development application 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 a foodstore (Use Class A1) and associated works including parking and landscaping.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer Contact: Sue Broomhead on 0161 218 1982 or email: suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 60961 for the erection of a foodstore (Use Class A1) and associated works including parking and landscaping At Hempshaw Dye Works, Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, it was:-

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred.

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

The report sets out a request from The Bridgeway Church to manage the bonfire and firework display ‘Light in the dark Bonfire Blast’ at Heaton Norris Park.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application on the condition that all the requested paperwork is produced.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@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) regarding a request from The Bridgeway Church to manage the bonfire and firework display ‘Light in the Dark Bonfire Blast’ at Heaton Norris Park on 5 November 2016.

RESOLVED – That the request from The Bridgeway Church to manage the bonfire and firework display ‘Light in the Dark Bonfire Blast’ at Heaton Norris Park on 5 November 2016 be approved, subject to all the requested paperwork being produced and there being no overt religious activity at the event.

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

The report considers a park event application by Stockport Harriers & AC to use Woodbank Park on 7 January 2017 for a cross country running event.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the event, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

Officer Contact: Kath Hughes on 0161 474 4418 or email: kath.hughes@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) regarding a park event application by Stockport Harriers & AC to use Woodbank Park on 7 January 2017 for a cross country running event.

RESOLVED – That the park event application by Stockport Harriers & AC to use Woodbank Park on 7 January 2017 for a cross country running event be approved, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.