Agenda and minutes

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

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

Councillor Richard Coaton in the Chair

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Wendy Wild 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 19 April 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 19 April 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

No announcements were made.

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

Sergeant Cornwell and Neighbourhood Constable Ben Taylor (Greater Manchester Police) and Phil Leigh (Community Safety Operations Manager) attended the meeting to make a presentation in respect of the work of the Safer Stockport Partnership to reduce crime in 2011/12 and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Central Stockport area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           What the targets would be this year as some of last year’s targets had been exceeded significantly. A Member asked if the Area Committee statistics on pages 4 and 5 of the agenda papers could be broken down by ward, as, for example, the problems of anti-social behaviour were greater in certain wards than others.

•           The success of Edgeley Community Boxing Club as a local community run club.

•           The programme for alleygating schemes.

•           Problems caused by off road motorbikes in the Bridgehall area and the use of Operation Sinbad to seize off road motorbikes in Brinnington which were being used illegally.

•           The work of the police in preventing heavy goods vehicles travelling down Kennerley Road in contravention of the weight restriction on the road.

•           The work of Operation Alloy in helping to combat metal theft and the work carried out by the police with scrap metal dealers.

•           The problems caused by dangerous dogs in the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath ward and the Manor ward, and the legislation used to combat them.

•           The identification and removal of cannabis farms.

•           The ‘tower power’ scheme to engage residents living in tower blocks with a variety of different agencies and a request for Councillors to be advised of the sessions which were held.

•           The success of the ROC cafés in the Brinnington ward and the Davenport and Cale Green ward.

•           The dangers of arson, for example in Woodbank Park, and whether school children could be advised of its dangers.

•           The Safer Plates scheme and the use of anti theft screws to prevent car number plates from being stolen.

RESOLVED – That Sergeant Cornwell and Neighbourhood Constable Ben Taylor (Greater Manchester) and Phil Leigh from the Community Safety Unit be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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.

A public question was submitted regarding the condition of the carriageway on Shirley Grove, Davenport, following a poor finish to work previously carried out on the road.

RESOLVED – That the questioner be advised when further work to repair the carriageway is scheduled to be carried out.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on their activities in the area. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

(a)       Johanna Smith and Jacky Budd from the Public Realm Service 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 Central Stockport Area Committee.  A written summary was also provided of the work carried out by the Clean and Inspect Team (copies of which were circulated).

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The greater incidence of waste presented incorrectly in the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward than the other wards in the Central Stockport area. It was confirmed that there had been no prosecutions in this regard.

•           The need for the potholes on Middlesex Road, Northumberland Road and Essex Road in Brinnington to be repaired.

•           Graffiti on the bridge above the motorway in Brinnington and the possible use of graffiti art.

RESOLVED – That Johanna Smith and Jacky Budd be thanked for their attendance.

No petitions were submitted

Safer Stockport Partnership – Annual Report 2011/12

Representatives of the Community Safety Unit and Greater Manchester Police will make a presentation to the Area Committee outlining the work of the partnership to reduce crime in the Central Stockport area in 2011/12.

The Chair reported that the Open Forum in respect of the ‘Safer Stockport Partnership – Annual Report 2011/12’ had been considered in conjunction with agenda Item 6(ii).

There were no applications to consider.

(To be heard no earlier than 6.30pm)

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

(i) DC048841                     178-180 Lowndes Lane, Offerton.

Change of use of existing premises from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C2 (children’s home).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

 (ii) DC049291        W M Morrison Supermarket, Edgeley Road, Cheadle

                               Heath

Installation of refrigeration plant in service yard.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application, subject to the imposition of conditions.

(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.

(b)  To consider the remaining applications.

(c)  To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Place Development) on any planning issues relevant to the Central Stockport Area Committee area.

Officer contact: Jim Seymour, 0161 474  3656, email jim.seymour@stockport.gov.uk

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 Service Director (Place Development) 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)

(i)            DC048841           178-180 Lowndes Lane, Offerton

In respect of plan no. 48841 for a change of use of existing premises from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C2 (children’s home) at 178-180 Lowndes Lane, Offerton

a representative of local residents spoke against the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused as a result of the impact on residential amenity and the character of the area in respect of Core Strategy Policies CS2 and HP 1.3 as there would be the loss of two dwellings.

(ii)          DC049291          W M Morrison Supermarket, Edgeley Road,

                           Cheadle Heath

In respect of plan no. 49291 for the installation of a refrigeration plant in the service yard at W M Morrison Supermarket, Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath, it was

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred in order to allow a detailed assessment to be carried out by the Environmental Health section of the measurement of the noise generated by the plant.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services)

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 Central Stockport Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) 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 Service Director (Place Development)

The report informs all Area Committees of the development of a Supplementary Planning Document to support the implementation of policy AED5 in the Core Strategy, which seeks to maximise local employment and skills benefis from commercial developments.

Area Committee Members are invited to submit comments on the draft Supplementary Planning Document.

Officer contact: Nick Hill, 0161 474 3736, e mail: nick.hill@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Development) which advised all Area Committees of the development of a Supplementary Planning Document to support the implementation of policy AED5 in the Core Strategy, which sought to maximise local employment and skill benefits from commercial developments.

RESOLVED – That a detailed report, incorporating the Supplementary Planning Document, be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

This report proposes a scheme to install bollards and repair the footway located on George Street West.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the proposals as outlined in the report.

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2419, e mail: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) proposing a scheme to install bollards and repair the footway located on George Street West.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the installation of bollards and repair of the footway on George Street West at the junction with Hall Street, Offerton, to be funded at an approximate cost of £8,500 from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Budget (Manor Ward allocation).

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve a traffic regulation order for No Waiting at Any Time at the junction of Harleen Grove and Montagu Road in Offerton, as detailed in the report.

Officer contacts: Max Townsend Tel: 0161 474  4861

email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to approve a traffic regulation order for No Waiting at Any time at the junction of Harleen Grove and Montagu Road in Offerton.

RESOLVED –That approval be given to the introduction of a traffic regulation order for No Waiting at Any Time at the junction of Harleen Grove and Montagu Road in Offerton as follows, at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Montagu Road

South east side from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Harleen Grove to a point 15 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Harleen Grove.

Harleen Grove

Both sides form the south easterly kerb line of Montagu Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Neighbourhood Management Team

This report updates the Area Committee on the work of the Neighbourhood Managemt Team in the Brinnington, Central and Adswood and Bridgehall priority areas.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report,

Officer contact: David Stokoe on 0161 218 1465, e mail: david.stokoe@stockport.gov.uk

The Head of Community Safety and Neighbourhoods submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the work of the Neighbourhood Management Team in the Brinnington, Central and Adswood and Bridgehall priority areas. Neighbourhood Management brought together a range of partners who were already delivering services in the area such as police, health, Stockport Homes, the Council, Stockport Probation, Life Leisure, Age UK, Children’s Centres and schools so that they could work together in a more focussed and co-ordinated way. Their task was to develop integrated public service delivery within a context of total place and area specific services that tackled the key inequality issues. Promoting the independence of communities, developing civic leadership and safeguarding were the key principles of the neighbourhood management approach.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           Who the ‘hard to reach’ people were

•           The number of different projects which had emerged, for example ‘tower power’.

•           The success of the ROC café in the Davenport and Cale Green and Brinnington wards.

•           How the Neighbourhood Management Boards linked in with the local community. A Member suggested that local Ward councillors should meet regularly with the Neighbourhood Managers.

•           A Member suggested that there should be a greater level of councillor involvement in the Neighbourhood Management Boards and a consequent increase in democratic accountability.

•           More frequent reports on the Neighbourhood Management Boards to the Area Committee were requested and it was requested that the Minutes of the Neighbourhood Management Boards were submitted to it.

•           The effect of the integration of public health staff into the Council was discussed.

•           The limits to volunteering and the issue of sustainability when the provision of services was replaced by volunteering. There were also equalities issues which were difficult to measure.

•           The CRB checks undertaken of the volunteers and the recipients of funding.

•           The development of a successful participatory budgeting schemes (You Say We Pay) which had resulted in increased participation by local people in a range of activities and projects which had a direct impact on improving their communities.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development)

This report seeks support from the Committee to advertise the proposal to make a further five Gating Orders in various locations I Edgeley.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillors (Supporting Communities) and (Economic Development & Regeneration) to support the advertising of the proposals to make Gating Orders to erect alleyways at various alleyways in Edgeley.

Officer contact: Andy Dunn on 0161 474 4216, e mail: andy.dunn@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking support from the Area Committee to advertise the proposal to make a further five Gating Orders in various locations in Edgeley.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillors (Supporting Communities) and (Economic Development & Regeneration) be advised that the Committee supports the advertising of the proposals to make Gating Orders to erect gates at the following alleyways:-

•           2-8 Aberdeen Crescent / 24-56 Chatham Street / 2-38 Pitt Street

•           13-15 Atherton Street / 109-123 Chatham Street / 14-16 Hartley Street

•           4-12 Avondale Road / 2-26a Glanvor Road / 13 Llanfair Road

•           1-33 Bloom Street / 1-13 Earl Street / 46-66 Fox Street / 74-92 Grenville Street

•           28-56 Kilburn Road / 1-33 Onslow Road

(2)       That approval be sought from the Executive Councillors (Supporting Communities) and (Economic Development & Regeneration) to progress the advertising of the proposals to make Gating Orders as detailed in (1) above.

(3)       That subject to the approval from the Executive Councillors (Supporting Communities) and (Economic Development & Regeneration) referred to in (2) above:-

(a)       in the event of there being no representations against the making of the Gating Orders, the Orders be confirmed.

(b)       in the event that representations against the making of any of the Gating Orders are received, the matter be referred to the Area Committee.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Sheila Bailey.

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

Councillor Bailey reported on the increasing demand for primary school places in the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward, and the fact that an increasing number of children had been allocated places out of the ward. In addition, an increasing number of children had not been offered their first preference of nursery school and the Committee were advised of the different costs of the service in the independent and maintained sectors.

RESOLVED – That the issues be referred to the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee for consideration.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director of Corporate & Support Services

This report advises the Area Committee of a proposal to grant a licence for the use of a proportion of the third and ground floors of Fred Perry House to the Greater Manchester Police (Neighbourhood Police Unit & Enquiries Desk Staff).

The Area Committee is requested to support the proposal.

Officer contact: Chris Harney, tel. no. 0161 495 6091, e mail: chris.harney@nps.co.uk

A representative of the Director of Operations, NPS Stockport Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Corporate Director of Corporate and Support Services advising the Area Committee of a proposal to grant a licence for the use of the proportion of the third and ground floors of Fred Perry House to the Greater Manchester Police (Neighbourhood Police Unit & Enquiries Desk Staff).

Members expressed concern that they had first been advised about the closure of Lee Street Police station was in the report.

RESOLVED – (1) That the proposal to grant a licence to the Greater Manchester Police, as detailed in the report, be noted and the Director of Operations, NPS Stockport Ltd be authorised to negotiate suitable terms and report these to the  Executive Councillor (Governance and Corporate Services) and Corporate Director of Corporate & Support Services for approval.

(2) That Chief Superintendent Chris Sykes be invited to attend the Area Committee in order to advise Members of the level of service to be provided at Cheadle Heath Police Station once Lee Street Police Station closes, and Greater Manchester Police’s proposals for the Lee Street Police station building once it is vacated.

To consider a report of the Director of Operations, NPS Stockport Ltd

The report considers a proposal to grant a short term lease to Manchester Metropolitan University in respect of Council owned premises known as 18/19 Market Place,

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer contact: John Coles, tel no. 0161 495 6099, e mail: john.coles@nps.co.uk

A representative of the Director of Operations, NPS Stockport Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal to grant a short term lease to Manchester Metropolitan University in respect of Council owned premises known at 18/19 Market Place.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted

To consider a report of the Operations Director, NPS Stockport Ltd.

This report considers a request to grant a new 125 year lease (with five yearly reviews) of the land at Coooper Street, Higher Hillgate as a private car park.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services agrees to lease the site to Adam Geoffrey Management Ltd as outlined in the report.

Officer contact: Helen Ward , tel. no. 0161 495 6098, e mail: helen.ward@nps.co.uk

A representative of the Director of Operations, NPS Stockport Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a request to grant a new 125 year lease (with five yearly reviews) of the land at Cooper Street, Higher Hillgate, as a private car park.

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

This report considers an application from Edgeley Traders Association for a summer fun day to take place on Castle Street on 30 June 2012.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application.

Officer contact: Kevin Lydon on 0161 218 1535, e mail: kevin.lydon@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Development) in connection with an application from Edgeley Traders Association  for a summer fun day to take place on Castle Street, Edgeley on 30 June 2012.

RESOLVED – (1) That the application for a summer fun day on Castle Street, Edgeley on 30 June 2012 be approved.

(2) That any market stalls offered to traders who are not located on Castle Street and Grenville Street be agreed with the Chair of the Edgeley Traders Association

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development)

The Area Committee is requested to approve an Order to extend restricted waiting on Adcroft Street, off Higher Hillgate, as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Max Townsend  on 0161 474 4861, e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to approve an Order to extend restricted waiting on Adcroft Street, off Higher Hillgate.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme to be funded at an approximate cost of £800 from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Extend No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm:

Adcroft Street

South east side from a point 15 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Higher Hillgate for a distance of 33 metres in a north easterly direction.

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

This report seeks approval to approve traffic regulation orders for No Waiting and Restricted Waiting on Chatham Street, Bulkeley Street, Bowden Street, York Street and Lucy Street around St Matthews C of E Primary School in Edgeley, and to approve the introduction of ‘keep clear’ road markings at the car park entrance on Lucy Street.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend, Tel. 0161 474 4861, e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) seeking approval to approve traffic regulation orders for No Waiting and Restricted Waiting on Chatham Street, Bulkeley Street, Bowden Street, York Street and Lucy Street around St. Matthews C of E Primary School in Edgeley, and to approve the introduction of ‘keep clear’ road markings at the car park entrance on Lucy Street.

RESOLVED – That consultation take place with residents on the amended scheme as follows and shown on drawing number NM8/4488/02A as follows:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Chatham Street

Both sides from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Bulkeley Street to a point 5 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Bulkeley Street.

Bulkeley Street

Both sides from a point 5 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Chatham Street to a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Chatham Street.

No Waiting Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm:

Bowden Street

Both sides from the easterly kerb line of Lucy Street for a distance of 15 metres in a westerly direction.

Both sides from a point 20 metres west of the westerly kerb line of York Street in a westerly direction for 6 metres to the cul-de-sac end.

Lucy Street

Both sides from the northerly kerb line of Bowdon Street for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.

York Street

West side from a point 32 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Chatham Street for a distance of 9 metres in a southerly direction.

Not forming part of the Traffic Regulation Order, a ‘Keep Clear’ marking to be provided as follows: 

Lucy Street

Fronting the entrance to the school car park.

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

This report considers extending an existing Resident Parking scheme on York Street in Edgeley.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend, Tel. 0161 474 4861, e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) regarding a proposal to extend an existing Resident Parking Scheme on York Street in Edgeley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget:-

Extend Residents Parking:

York Street

East side from a point 12 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Pitt Street for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction; from a point 8 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Pitt Street for a distance of 14 metres in a southerly direction.

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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the land at 146A Chestergate had been leased out to various tenants for the purpose of parking cars and motor bikes since at least 1980. The authority for this had been given by the Land and Property Sub-Committee on 10 April 1979. Once an appropriate approval was given, there was no requirement to refer it back for subsequent renewals/re-lettings.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education)

The Area Committee is requested to provide a nomination for the Authority vacancy at Lark Hill Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 3847, 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 a nomination for the Authority vacancy at Lark Hill Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Area Committee is recommended to approve an application from the Friends of Cale Green Park to hold a fun day at Cale Green Park on 24 June 2012.

Officer contact. Tim Devine, tel. no. 0161 474 4419, e mail: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area committee to approve an application from the Friends of Cale Green Park to hold a fun day at Cale Green Park on 24 June 2012.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Friends of Cale Green park to hold a fun day at Cale Green Park on 24 June 2012.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is invited to make nominations to represent the Council on the Brinnington Community Association, Kimberley Street Management Committee, Lapwing Centre Consultative Group, Pavilion Community Association and Woodbank Community Association.

Officer contact: David Clee, tel. no. 0161 474 3137, e mail: 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 appoint representatives of the Council to local Outside Bodies.

RESOLVED –That the following representatives of the Council be appointed to outside bodies for 2012/2013:-

Brinnington Community Association

Councillor Maureen Rowles

Kimberley Street Management Committee

Councillor Chris Murphy

Councillor David White

Lapwing Centre Consultative Group

Councillor Chris Murphy

Councillor Maureen Rowles

Councillor Andy Sorton

Pavilion Community Association

Councillor Sheila Bailey

Councillor Richard Coaton

Councillor Philip Harding

Woodbank Community Association

Councillor Sue Derbyshire

Councillor Daniel Hawthorne

Councillor Patrick McAuley

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 Spokespersons protocol is attached for information.

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 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 and the traffic and highways delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: David Clee Tel:  0161 474 3137, 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 Area Flexibility and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Maureen Rowles.

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

Councillor Maureen Rowles reported that she had been approached by residents, particularly elderly people, of Rectory Fields requesting that the route of the shuttle bus be altered so that it stopped near to The Old Rectory public house and restaurant in Stockport

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to discuss the issue raised with Transport for Greater Manchester.