Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 July 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 19 July 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair, subject to the nominations for the Governing Body vacancies at Bridge Hall Primary School and Cale Green Primary School being clarified as follows:-

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

Personal Interests

The Chair reported that on 7 August 2012 he had, following a request from the Head of Property, offered support for an initial fixed term tenancy for Units 4, 5 and 6 at Grand Central on behalf of the Area Committee.

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

·         Supplementary Planning Document for Woodford

The Area Committee is requested to note that a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Woodford will be issued for public consultation from 3rd September 2012 up to and including 15 October 2012. 

The SPD consultation document will be available to view on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/woodfordspd as well as at the Council’s main reception at Fred Perry House and all libraries and local information centres in Stockport during their regular opening hours.

In addition, the Council will be holding two Open Days at Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford on: Friday 7th Sept 3pm – 8pm and Saturday 29th Sept 10am – 3pm.

For further information the Planning Policy team may be contacted on 0161 474 4395 or planning.policy@stockport.gov.uk.

The Chair reported that the public consultation on the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Woodford would run from 3 September 2012 up to and including 15 October 2012.

Chief Inspector Leon Jacobs will attend the meeting to update the Area Committee on the closure of Lee Street Police Station.

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

Chief Inspector Leon Jacobs (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to update the Area Committee on the timetable for the closure of Lee Street Police Station, the arrangements at Cheadle Heath Police Station to compensate for the closure and the use of parts of Fred Perry House by the Greater Manchester Police (Neighbourhood Police Unit and Enquiries Desk staff).

Inspectors Alan Clitherow, Peter Smith and Steve Gilbertson (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           Arson attacks in the area, for example around Woodbank Park.

•           The good work carried out on the Walnut Tree estate.

•           Off road motorbikes being used in the Tesco’s car park on Tiviot Way.

•           The Safer Plates scheme to prevent car number plates from being stolen.

•           The Safe4Summer initiative.

•           The work that was starting for Operation Treacle in the lead up to Halloween and bonfire night.

•           Concerns raised by a number of incidents of ‘cold calling’ in the area.

•           A number of incidents of graffiti in the Adswood area and at the Davenport railway station car park.

•           Anti-social behaviour at Adswood Park.

RESOLVED – That Chief Inspector Leon Jacobs and Inspectors Alan Clitherow, Pete Smith and Steve Gilbertson 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.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at previous committee meetings. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

Mark Calderbank 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 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 (copies of which were circulated).

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The problems caused by businesses putting trade waste in litter bins.

•           The increase in the incorrect presentation of waste by residents and incidents of graffiti.

•           The street cleaning schedule in the town centre and the problems caused by street cleaning still taking place during the night near to the new accommodation on the site of the former Royal Oak brewery.

RESOLVED – That Mark Calderbank be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

No petitions were submitted.

Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans

To consider a report of the East and West Area Housing Managers (Stockport Homes Limited)

Representatives from Stockport Homes will attend the meeting to provide an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans and seeks feedback on the draft 2012/13 action plans.

The Area Committee is requested to note the outcomes of the earlier Neighbourhood Action Plans and comment on the draft plans for 2012/13.

Officer Contacts: Maria Lindars/Rebecca Cullen on 474 4371/ 2949 or e mail: maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org/rebecca.cullen@stockporthomes.org

Adele Keating and Jacky Allatson (Stockport Homes) attended the meeting to provide an update on the progress on the delivery of Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans and sought feedback on the draft 2012/13 action plans.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The consultation regarding whether tenants were in favour of a concierge service at the Victoria Park flats and at flats in Heaton Norris.

•           Stockport Homes’ preparation for the Government’s welfare reforms, in terms of helping to minimise risks to the organisation, and supporting Stockport Homes’ customers who will be affected by the forthcoming Welfare Reforms, particularly those whose Housing Benefit will be cut because they have spare bedrooms and those who will receive it direct as part of the introduction of Universal Credit.

•           A Member requested a copy of Stockport Homes’ new allocations policy which was being implemented in October 2012.

•           A Member requested information with regard to the number of people on the housing register and the number of applicants living in overcrowded situations.

•           The monitoring of the window cleaning contract in communal areas in Stockport Homes’ flats.

•           The work with loan companies in the Adswood and Bridgehall area.

•           Stockport Homes’ involvement with the the Credit Union

•           A Member requested a copy of the staffing structure relating to the debt advisor posts.

RESOLVED – That Adele Keating and Jacky Allatson be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

There were no applications to consider.

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.

Mr John Titterton and his father, local butchers, addressed the Committee to express their concerns regarding the condition of Deanery Way, between Merseyway and Princes Street. In particular, they highlighted the number of commercial waste bins which needed emptying and the fact that the bins belonged to businesses on Merseyway. Concern was also expressed with regard to the unfavourable impression that this created and its effect on local businesses, particularly as it was an important access route for shoppers going to the Merseyway precinct.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Development) and (Place Management) be requested to investigate this issue and report back to the Area Committee.

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 enquired what the Council’s plans were for the building as it had been empty for some time, although it was still used by the guardians and parks’ staff at times during the day.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           What was the future of the building.

•           The background to the Council having an enforcement notice served on it by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and what works the Council had been required to carry out.

•           The period of time that Woodbank Hall was on the market for disposal and why it had been taken off the market.

RESOLVED – That the Head of Property and Operations Director, NPS Stockport be requested to respond to the issues raised.

(To be heard no earlier than 6.30pm)

(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.

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

(i) DC048619                    Mellor House, 65-81 St.. Petersgate, Stockport

Change of use of the ground floor from A2 (estate agents) to A3 (restaurant and cafes) and/or an A4 (drinking establishment) use

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(ii) DC049699       Stockport WWTW Heathside Park Road, Cheadle Heath

Construct gas holder, four lightning conductor masts and associated works.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant the application.

(iii) DC050177       Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way, Heaton Norris

Variation of Condition 4 (relating to the total retailing floorspace and split between convenience and comparison retailing floorspace within the store) and Condition 5 (relating to a non retailing void area within the store) of planning permission DC022158                                          (Report to follow)

(iv) DC050193      73A Castle Street, Edgeley

Change of use from domestic dwelling to mail order/internet pharmacy

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(v) DC050245        7 Castle Street, Edgeley

Change of use from shop with accommodation above to create separate shop and one bedroom apartment. Proposal includes two storey rear extension to accommodate the changes.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Jim Seymour/Chris Smyton, 0161 474 3556/ 3657, email jim.seymour@stockport.gov.uk/chris.smyton@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).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

(i)            DC048619          Mellor House, 65-81 St. Petersgate, Stockport

In respect of plan no. 48619 for the change of use of the ground floor from A2 (estate agents) to A3 (restaurant and cafes) and/or an A4 (drinking establishment) use at Mellor House, 65-81 St. Petersgate, Stockport, it was

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

(ii)          DC050177       Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way, Heaton Norris

In respect of plan no. 50177 for the variation of Condition 4 (relating to the total retailing floorspace and split between convenience and comparison retailing floorspace within the store) and Condition 5 (relating to a non retailing void area within the store) of planning permission DC022158 at Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way, Heaton Norris, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

(iii)         DC050245   7 Castle Street, Edgeley

In respect of plan no. 50245 for the change of use from shop with accommodation above to create separate shop and one bedroom apartment, including two storey rear extension to accommodate the changes at 7 Castle Street, Edgeley, it was

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

(iv)         DC049699     Stockport WWTW Heathside Park Road, Cheadle Heath

In respect of plan no. 49699 for the construction of a gas holder, four lightning conductor masts and associated works at Stockport WWTW Heathside Park Road, Cheadle Heath, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant the application, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

(v)          DC050193  73A Castle Street, Edgeley

In respect of plan no. 50193 for the change of use from domestic dwelling to mail order/internet pharmacy at 73A Castle Street, Edgeley

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

It was then

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

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.

A Member reported on the problem of car dealerships on St. Mary’s Way selling cars on the grassed areas which were not designated for selling cars.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

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

Councillor Harding reported that since the Bishop Blaize public house had closed down it was now used as an office and he expressed concern that planning regulations allowed this to occur as there had not been a change in use class.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be requested to make representations to the Government requesting a change in the planning regulations so that this situation could not occur in future.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor David White.

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

This report which was considered by the Executive on 20 August 2012 advises the Area Committee of the fundamental change in the support that will be available to people on a low income to help them pay council tax from April 2013.

Officer contact: Alison Blount on 0161 474 5107, e mail: alison.blount@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 David White.

A representative of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of a report which had been considered by the Executive on 20 August 2012 regarding the fundamental change in the support that would be available to people on a low income to help them pay council tax from April 2013. Detailed options for a local Council Tax Support Scheme would be submitted to the Executive Meeting on 7 September 2012.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

•           The Council was proposing to undertake an impact assessment and establish a hardship fund to assist people whose financial circumstances were adversely affected by the changes.

•           An analysis would be carried as to how residents were affected after the consultation period on the local Council Tax Support Scheme finished on 12 November 2012.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Members of the Area Committee receive updates on the development of the scheme.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Services to People

This report advises the Area Committee of the arrangements for the future use of the Millbrook Centre for educational purposes.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Stephen Bell on 0161 474 3846, e mail: stephen.bell@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for People submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the arrangements for the future use of the Millbrook Centre for educational purposes.

Some Members expressed concern about the lack of an impact assessment carried out with regard to the current users of the Millbrook Centre.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Members of the Area Committee be advised which of the groups who currently use the Millbrook Centre have been assigned alternative accommodation and which groups will continue to use the centre.

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

The report advises Members of the Council’s intention to market the site of the former petrol filling station on Brinnington Road and a former depot site off Truro Avenue in Brinnington.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Ian Harrison, tel. no. 0161 474 45500161 218 1446 e mail: ian.harrison@stockport.gov.uk/chris.parker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development)  submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the Council’s intention to market the site of the former petrol filling station on Brinnington Road and a former depot site off Truro Avenue in Brinnington.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That a briefing meeting be arranged with the local Ward councillors to appraise them of the situation.

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

This report advises the Area Committee of the results of a traffic survey and traffic modelling exercise carried out in response to concerns raised by Members about congestion at the Bramhall Lane South/Midland Road/Grange Road junction.

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be requested to include the measures detailed in the recommendation in the report in any negotiations with property developers which will significantly increase the traffic on Bramhall Lane.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907, e mail: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details of the results of a traffic survey carried out in February 2012 on the Bramhall Lane / Bramhall Lane South corridor. The report also included details of traffic modelling that had been carried out and a proposal to alter the functioning of the signals at the junction of Bramhall Lane and Garners Lane that could be funded from future developer contributions.

RESOLVED – That in any negotiations with property developers who will put significant additional traffic on Bramhall Lane, the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommend to ensure the inclusion of the following measures in the development proposals:

“A modified junction at the Garners Lane / Bramhall Lane junction to allow ‘walk with traffic’ pedestrian facilities and additional controlled crossing facilities on Bramhall Lane between Garners Lane and Clutha Road.”

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

This report advises the Area Committee to widen and re-mark the carriageway of Greek Street to increase capacity and reduce congestion at Greek Street roundabout and to improve safety on the zebra crossing on Shaw Heath.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) to approve the widening and re-marking of the carriageway of Greek Street and the amendments to the zebra crossing on Shaw Heath.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 e mail: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) advising the Area Committee of a proposal to widen and re-mark the carriageway of Greek Street in order to increase capacity and reduce congestion at the Greek Street roundabout and to improve safety on the zebra crossing on Shaw Heath.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the widening and re-marking of the carriageway of Greek Street and the amendments to the zebra crossing on Shaw Heath at an approximate cost of £93,000 to be funded from the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Funds.

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

This report seeks approval to the introduction of a prohibition of right hand turn at the junction of Stockholm Road and the access road to the Network Rail maintenance site.

Officer contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077, email: mark.james@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval to the introduction of a prohibition of right hand turn at the junction of Stockholm Road and the access road to the Network Rail maintenance site.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the prohibition of the right hand turn from the Network Rail site access road at its junction with Stockholm Road at an approximate cost of £1,450 to be funded from the development which has been undertaken by Network Rail.

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

This report considers the introduction of traffic management measures related to the creation of a new terminus for the 192 Bus route adjacent to Stockport College,

The Area Committee is recommended to request the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) to introduce the Traffic Regulation Order detailed in the recommendations to the report.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the proposed introduction of traffic management measures relating to the creation of a new terminus for the 192 bus route adjacent to Stockport College.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following measures at an approximate cost of £2,400 to be funded as part of the Capital Programme (Stockport College Redevelopment):-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time / No Loading Monday to Friday 7.30 – 9.30am & 4 – 6.30pm:

Charlesworth Street

North side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South for a distance of 5 metres in a westerly direction.

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

Charlesworth Street

North side from a point 15 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South for a distance of 43 metres in an easterly direction.

South side from a point 15 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South in a westerly direction to Junction Road. 

Junction Road

North west side from a point 21 metres south west of the westerly kerb line of Royal George Street for a distance of 51 metres in a south westerly direction.

South east side from Charlesworth Street in a south westerly direction to the northerly kerb line of Thomas Street West.

Revoke Limited Waiting 1 Hour Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm No Return within 1 Hour:

Charlesworth Street

North side from a point 24 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Royal George Street in a westerly direction to Junction Road.

Junction Road

North west side from Charlesworth Street to a point 21 metres south west of the westerly kerb line of Royal George Street.

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Charlesworth Street

North side from a point 40 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South for a distance of 17 metres in a westerly direction.

South side from a point 15 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South in a westerly direction to Junction Road.

Junction Road

North west side from the westerly kerb line of Royal George Street for a distance of 2 metres; from a point 21 metres south west of the westerly kerb line of Royal George Street for a distance of 51 metres in a south westerly direction.

South east side from Charlesworth Street in a south westerly direction to the northerly kerb line of Thomas Street West.

Thomas Street West

North side from a point 64 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Junction Road (to tie in with existing)

South side from a point 60 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South for a distance of 60 metres in a south westerly direction (to tie in with existing).

Royal George Street

North east side from the northerly kerb line of Charlesworth Street for a distance of 6 metres in a northerly direction; from a point 12 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Charlesworth Street in a northerly direction to the limit of adopted highway.

West side from north easterly kerb line of Junction Road for a distance of 6 metres in a northerly direction.

Introduce Limited Waiting 2 hours Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm No Return within 1 Hour:

Charlesworth Street

North side from a point 34 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South for a distance of 6 metres in a westerly direction; from a point 57 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Wellington Road South for a distance of 21 metres in a westerly direction.

Royal George Street

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve an Order for No Waiting restrictions at the junction of Borth Avenue with Nangreave Road in Heaviley.

Officer contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861, e mail: 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 an Order for No Waiting restrictions at the junction of Borth Avenue with Nangreave Road in Heaviley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following measures at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

(a)       No Waiting at Any Time:

Nangreave Road

North side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Borth Avenue to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Borth Avenue.

Borth Avenue

Both sides from the northerly kerb line of Nangreave Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

(b)       That, although not forming part of the Traffic Regulation Order, a ‘Keep Clear’ carriageway marking to be provided on Nangreave Road across the ‘mouth’ of Borth Avenue.

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the measures detailed in the report to improve road safety outside Bridgehall Primary School in Adswood.

Officer contact: 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 measures to improve road safety outside Bridge Hall Primary School in Adswood.

RESOLVED – That approval  be given to the following measures at an approximate cost of £1,600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Cuddington Crescent

West side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Siddington Avenue to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Siddington Avenue.

East side from the southerly kerb line of Siddington Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Siddington Avenue

North side from the westerly kerb line of Cuddington Crescent for a distance of 10 metres in a Westerly direction.

South side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Cuddington Crescent to a point 15 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Cuddington Crescent.

Introduce No Waiting and No Loading or Unloading Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm:

Cuddington Crescent

East side from a point 4 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Siddington Avenue for a distance of 27 metres in a northerly direction.

Introduce No Stopping Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm on School Entrance Markings:

Cuddington Crescent

East side from a point 31 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Siddington Avenue for a distance of 29 metres in a northerly direction.

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

This report considers an application from Stockport MIND to hold a family fun day in Woodbank Park on 8 September 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application.

Officer Contact: Amanda Evans on 0161 218 1177, e mail: amanda.evans @stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with an application from Stockport MIND to hold a family fun day in Woodbank Park on 8 September 2012.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from Stockport MIND to hold a family fun day in Woodbank Park on 8 September 2012.

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.

RESOLVED – That a representative of the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee to discuss the proposed alteration of the route of the shuttle bus.

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.

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.