Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Peter Burns be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Pam King 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 22 March 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 22 March 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

 

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.    (Enclosed)

                                                          

The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibility funding.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

 

Officer contact: David Clee, 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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget.

 

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, the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget.

 

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

 

(2) That a response be requested to the Committee’s resolution regarding the provision of noticeboards in the area.

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

 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 and Prejudicial Interest

 

Councillor   Peter Burns           Ian Roberts

Interest   Agenda Item 17 ‘Application for the use of Outwood Playing Fields for Heald Green Community Festival – 25 June 2011’ as his wife is a member of the Committee.   Agenda Item 7 (vii) (c) ‘Ward Flexibility Funding’ as a member of the Gatley Carrs Conservation Group.

 

Personal Interest

 

Councillor   Sylvia Humphreys

Interest   Agenda Item 13 ‘Queensway, Heald Green’ as a nearby resident.

 

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution taken since the last meeting of the Area Committee.

No urgent decisions were reported.

 

 

(i)                 Chair’s Announcements

 

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

 

(ii)        Neighbourhood Policing

 

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

 

(iii)       Public Question Time

 

            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 at the meeting and at local libraries and Information and Advice Centres).

 

(iv)       Environmental and Highway Services

 

a)         The Area Conditions Officer and Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last Area Committee meeting. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

 

(v)               Open Forum

  No organisation has indicated that they wish to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

            (vi)      Petitions

 

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

 

         (vii)     Ward Flexibility Funding

            To consider applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

 

(a)     St James’s Parish Church, Gatley

(b)     Gatley Festival

(c)     GatleyCarrs Conservation Group

 

(i)         Chair’s Announcements

 

There were no announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

 

(ii)        Neighbourhood Policing

 

Inspector Steve Gilbertson (Greater Manchester Police) and colleagues 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 Cheadle Area Committee.

 

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

 

·        An update on anti-social behaviour in Jubilee Park.

·        Youths congregating at the skate park in Gatley and nearby roads.

·        The condition of a dangerous building on Old Wool Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

·        The theft of drain covers from St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green.

·        Anti-social behaviour on Buckley Road, Cheadle.

 

RESOLVED – That Inspector Gilbertson be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

 

(iii)       Public Question Time

 

Two public questions were submitted as follows:-

 

·        Requesting clarification of the duties and responsibilities of the Area Committee.

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager responded to the question, detailing the powers and duties of the Area Committee as stated in Constitution.

 

·        Requesting clarification of the how the Area Committee viewed its relationship with the various Village Partnerships.

 

RESOLVED – That an item of village partnerships be placed on the agenda for a future meeting of the Area Committee.

 

(iv)       Environmental and Highway Services

 

(a) David Wilson (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

 

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

 

·        The extension of the roving stewards service.

·        Fly posters on the site of the former Tatton cinema.

·        Domestic Waste on the roadside on Charlotte Street in Cheadle.

·        Domestic Waste being deposited at the recycling centre at Heald Green Centre on Outwood Road.

·        Grafitti problems in Gatley Park.

·        The provison of extra black wheelie bins for large families.

·        The retention of the recycling centre outside the co-op shop in Gatley.

·        Fly posting at the former George and Dragon public house in Cheadle.

 

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

 

(b)       Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives

 

Mark Pickering (Group Business Manager, Solutions SK) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highway issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

 

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

 

·        The strategy for dealing with the condition of the roads following extreme winter conditions.

·        The winter maintenance policy, the problems encountered by residents being unable to travel out of their roads for a number of weeks and the problems encountered by pedestrians on the pavements.

·        The reduction in the number of staff in the highways section.

·        Junction markings which needed re-instating.

·        Flooding on roads in Cheadle.

 

RESOLVED – That Mark Pickering be thanked for his attendance.

 

(v)        Petitions

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a petition received from residents of Formby Drive and Freshfield, Heald Green requesting the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme.

 

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Environment) for consideration.

 

(vi)       Open Forum

 

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

 

(vii)      Ward Flexibility Funding

 

(a)       St James’s Parish Church, Gatley

 

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager advised that this application had been withdrawn.

 

(b)       Gatley Festival

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a request from the Gatley Festival Committee for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the cost of the festival.

 

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 ( Cheadle & Gatley ward allocation) towards the cost of Gatley Festival.

 

(c)        Gatley Carrs Conservation Group

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

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

                     i) DC046489    2A Merewood Avenue, Heald Green

                     Proposed change of use of existing hairdressing salon to domestic dwelling; (Revised layout) parking and cycle store deleted and bin store revised)

 

                     The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

            ii)     DC046734     15 Daylesford Road, Cheadle

 

Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and construction of two, two-storey detached dwellings with detached garages, widening of existing access (resubmission of application DC045086).

 

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

                 (b)To consider the remaining development applications.

(c)     To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Regeneration) on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle Area.

Officer contact: Ray Dickins on 0161 474 3538, e mail: ray.dickins@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 Corporate Director, Communities, Regeneration & Environment 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 Communities, Regeneration & Environment 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.

 

In respect of plan no. 46489 for the proposed change of use of an existing hairdressing salon to domestic dwelling (revised layout) parking and cycle store deleted and bin store – revised), it was

 

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Regeneration) be authorised to determine the application upon receipt of a commuted sum payment in respect of the provision of recreation and amenity space in new developments.

 

In respect of plan no. 46734 the demolition of existing two storey dwelling and construction of two, two storey detached dwellings with detached garages, widening of existing access (resubmission of plan no. 45086) at 15 Daylesford Road, Cheadle.

 

A member of the public spoke against the application and a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

 

It was then

 

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Regeneration) be authorised to determine the application upon receipt of a commuted sum payment in respect of the provision of recreation and amenity space in new developments.

 

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Property)                      (Enclosed)                      

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement action within Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

 

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217, e mail: 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 & Property) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

 

Ray Dickens, Planning Officer

 

The Chair advised that this was the last meeting of the Area Committee which would be attended by Ray Dickens, Planning Officer. He thanked Mr Dickens for his work on behalf of the Council and wished him a long and happy retirement.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)                     (Enclosed)

 

The report details a proposed scheme for Crossefield Road, Cheadle Hulme.

 

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposal outlined in the report.

 

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt 0161 474 5689, chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

 

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Environment) detailing a proposed scheme for Crossefield Road, Cheadle Hulme.

 

RESOLVED – That the following be approved:-

 

Crossefield Road, Cheadle Hulme

Pathway between 109-111 leading to Ladybrook Valley

 

To remove old style pedestrian railing and install two sections of half width pedestrian guard railing (staggered) at an approximate cost of £500 from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)                         (Enclosed)

 

This report considers the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Daylesford Road, Cheadle and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

 

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposal outlined in the report.

 

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 5689, e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Daylesford Road, Cheadle.

 

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at an approximate cost of £460 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation).

 

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

 

Daylesford Road, Cheadle, south west side from the north westerly kerb line of Wilmslow Road/Schools Hill for a distance of 30 metres in a north westerly direction.

 

Daylesford Road, Cheadle, north east side from the north westerly kerb line of Wilmslow Road/Schools Hill for a distance of 15 metres in a north westerly direction.

To  consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)                        (Enclosed)

 

This report considers the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Cross Road and Outwood Drive, Heald Green and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

 

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposal outlined in the report.

 

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 5689, e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) reporting the findings of a consultation exercise with residents and detailing proposals for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Cross Road and Outwood Drive, Heald Green. .  

 

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at an approximate cost of £1,100 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

 

Revocation of No Waiting 8am – 6pm

 

Outwood Drive, Heald Green, west side from the junction with Finney Lane for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.

 

Outwood Drive, Heald Green, east side from the junction with Finney Lane for a distance of 45 metres in a southerly direction.

 

Revocation of No Waiting Monday-Friday 8am-6pm

 

Kilburn Close, Heald Green, both sides, from the junction with Cross Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

 

Oakdene Avenue, Heald Green, both sides from the junction with Cross Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

 

Cross Road, Heald Green, east side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Kilburn Close to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Kilburn Close.

 

Cross Road, Heald Green, east side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Oakdene Avenue to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Oakdene Avenue.

 

Revocation of No Stopping Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm on School Entrance Markings

Cross Road, Heald Green, west side the projected southern kerb line of Oakdene Avenue for a distance of 87 metres in a northerly direction

 

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

 

Outwood Drive, Heald Green, both sides from its junction with Outwood Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

 

Outwood Road, Heald Green, west side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Outwood Drive to a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Outwood Drive.

 

Outwood Drive, Heald Green, west side from the junction with Finney Lane for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.

 

Outwood Drive, Heald Green, east side from the junction with Finney Lane for a distance of 45 metres in a southerly direction.

 

Kilburn Close, Heald Green, both sides, from the junction with Cross Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

 

Oakdene Avenue, Heald Green, both sides from the junction with Cross Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

 

Cross Road, Heald Green, east side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Kilburn Close to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Kilburn Close.

 

Cross Road, Heald Green, east side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Oakdene Avenue to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Oakdene Avenue.

 

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

 

Cross Road, Heald Green, west side from a point 110 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Bolshaw Road for a distance of 102 metres in a northerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)                      (Enclosed)

 

This report considers the findings of a consultation exercise with residents in the vicinity of the Heald Green Health Centre and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

 

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposal outlined in the report

 

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 48099, e mail: andrew.varey @stockport.gov.uk

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) reporting the findings of a consultation exercise with residents in the vicinity of the Heald Green Health Centre and detailing proposals for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Queensway, Heald Green:-

 

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

 

Revocation of No Waiting At Any Time

 

Queensway, Heald Green, north side from the westerly kerb line of Ash Grove for a distance of 75 metres in a westerly direction.

 

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time and No Loading/Unloading Monday – Saturday 9.00am – 4.30pm

 

Queensway, Heald Green, north side from the westerly kerb line of Ash Grove for a distance of 75 metres in a westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Regeneration).           (To Follow)

 

This report addresses the issue of car parking on St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, and whether it is caused by users of the Cheadle Royal Business Park.

 

Officer contact: Steve Burns on 0161 474 3542, e mail: steve.burns @stockport.gov.uk

 

 

A representative of the Service Director (Environment) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee in relation to planning, parking and traffic management issues on St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green.

 

RESOLVED – (1) That a meeting be arranged between the Council and MUSE, the owner of Cheadle Royal Business Park, to discuss the parking problems on St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green and potential solutions.

 

(2) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to improve the lining and signing for the chicanes on St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green and investigate the public right of way through the Business Park.

To consider a report of the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd.           (Enclosed)

 

The report considers a request from Cheadle Hulme Cricket Club for a ten year lease on an area of land off Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme.

 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Corporate Director,. Business Services accepts a surrender of the Licence Agreement and that a new ten year lease be granted in respect of the site in question.

 

Officer contact: John Coles on 0161 496 6099, john.coles@nps.co.uk

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd requesting the Area Committee to consider a request from Cheadle Hulme Cricket Club for a ten year lease on land shown on the plan attached to the report.

 

Although supportive of the principle of granting of the lease, Members raised the following issues:-

 

·        There were a number of occupiers of this site and the overall pattern of the leases in the area needed to be established.

·        The volume of on street parking was a problem in the area when events were held at the cricket club.

 

RESOLVED – That, subject to consideration of the issues above, the Corporate Director Business Services be recommended to accept a surrender of the Licence Agreement and grant a new ten year lease in respect of the site in question

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

 

Councillor Paul Porgess reported on the condition of the paving on Bishops Close, Cheadle Hulme which was dangerous in parts.

 

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director, Communities, Regeneration & Environment be requested to investigate the matter.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)                                (Enclosed)

 

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an application for the use of Outwood Playing Fields on 25 June 2011 for the Heald Green Community Festival.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

 

Officer contact:  Tim Devine on 0161 474 4419, e mail: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

 

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application for the use of Outwood Playing Fields on 25 June 2011 for the Heald Green Community Festival.

 

RESOLVED – That approval be given for the use of Outwood Playing Fields on 25 June 2011 for the Heald Green Community Festival.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager                              (Enclosed)

 

The Area Committee is requested to consider the current arrangements in relation to the appointment and role of Highway Ward Spokespersons and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget.

 

The Area Committee is requested to consider and approve the proposals contained in the report.

 

Officer contact:  Craig Ainsworth on 0161 474 3204, e mail: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

 

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposed protocol for the Highway and Traffic Ward Spokesperson.

 

RESOLVED – (1) That the proposed Highway and Traffic Ward Spokesperson be approved, including the delegation to the relevant Corporate Director authority to spend up to £300 of the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget, in consultation with the relevant Ward Spokesperson.

 

(2) That the Corporate Director be authorised to review annually the level of delegated budget and amend if required in consultation with the Chair and ward spokespersons.

 

(3) That the Area Committee agree not to commit expenditure from the following financial year’s Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget for any schemes before January 1 in any given year unless approval has been obtained from the Executive Councillor (Transportation).

 

(4) That the following Councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highways and traffic issues:-

 

Cheadle and Gatley Ward	- Councillor Pam King
Cheadle Hulme North Ward	- Councillor Paul Porgess
Heald Green	- Councillor Peter Burns

 

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

 

There were no vacancies to consider.