Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 July 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 23 August 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

With regard to Minute 9 ‘Annual Review of Outcomes Tour’, the Chair reported that the development at Park Square, Birdhall Lane did not fall within the Cheadle area and Members had agreed to inspect the development at the Scholes Field Pavilion.

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

No declarations were made.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.                                                      

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.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Ward Highways Spokespersons advise the representative of the Democratic Services Manager of the notice boards in their ward with a view to identifying how they can be maintained.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution 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

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

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.

(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.

i)            Chair's Announcements

The Chair reported that as part of the Heritage Open Days, Abney Hall would be available for guided tours on 11 September.

ii)           Neighbourhood Policing

Mark Shaw and Dave Wright (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 Cheadle Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

•           The work of Operation Antidote (renamed ‘summer safe’ during the summer) in reducing anti-social behaviour, with extra officers on patrol in particular streets.

•           The work of Operation Harpoon in helping to prevent burglaries.

•           An incident of rocks being thrown from a bridge over the A34.

•           A robbery at the Spar convenience Store on Councillor Lane.

•           Visits to various public houses in the area by the drugs team.

•           Bogus callers targeting elderly people.

RESOLVED –  (1) That Mark Shaw and Dave Wright be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

(2) That, in light of the recent rioting in other parts of Greater Manchester, the police be thanked for ensuring that there was no rioting in Stockport and the Cheadle area.

iii)          Public Question Time

No public questions were submitted.

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:-

•           Bin bags being presented incorrectly.

•           The removal of posters advertising a charity car wash.

•           A community payback scheme on Lorna Grove, Heald Green.

•           Rubbish left near to the takeaways in the High Street in Cheadle.

•           Posters being put up near to Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College advising students not to drop litter.

•           An adequate number of litter bins were needed by the shops near to Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College.

•           The procedure for the emptying of litter bins at the weekend.

•           Notices being put on lamp posts.

•           Advertising signs on the M60 slip road heading south.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

(b) 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:-

•           Problems with the surface water drainage at Styal Road, Gatley which were being pursued with United Utlities.

•           The pedestrian guard railings on the pathway between 109-111 Crossefield Road, Cheadle Hulme (leading to Ladybrook Valley) preventing motorised buggies getting through.

•           The collapse of the highway infrastructure on Cross Road, Heald Green.

•           Temporary traffic lights on Cheadle Road whilst work was not taking place.

•           The need for the bushes to be cut back near to the traffic lights at the junction of Styal Road and Church Road.

RESOLVED – That Mark Pickering be thanked for his attendance.

v)           Open Forum

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

vi)          Petitions

No petitions were received.

vii)         Ward Flexibility Funding

There were no items to consider.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

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 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 & Democratic Services) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

This report sets out the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2011 and advises Members of the financial standing of the Trust, the relevant performance of investment funds and indicates the amount of money available for distribution to organisations.

The Area Committee is requested to :-

•           Formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2011;

•           Decide upon the policy that they wish to adopt in respect of the distribution of the Trust;

•           Advise the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services as to the investment policy that they wish him to follow.

Officer contact: Paula McDonald on 0161 474 4708, e mail: paula.mcdonald@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2011 and advising the Committee of the financial standing of the Trust, the relevant performance of investment funds and the amount of money available for distribution to organisations.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2011 be formally adopted;

(3) That no distribution of the Trust be made at this stage and that it be reviewed again in six months’ time.

(4) That the last recipients of awards from the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust be invited to advise the Committee in writing how they spent the awards.

(5) That the current investment policy for the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust be retained.

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

This report informs the Area Committee of an investigation regarding the speed hump on Foxland Road, Gatley.

The Area Committee is requested to agree to the removal of the existing speed hump and its replacement with one pair of speed cushions.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, e mail: andrew.varey@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) advising the Area Committee of the outcome of an investigation regarding the speed hump on Foxland Road, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the removal of the existing speed hump and its replacement with one pair of speed cushions (Option 1) at an estimated cost of £2,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley ward allocation).

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

This report provides Members of the Area Committee of the results of the consultation for the proposal to install a pedestrian refuge on Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the responses to the consultation and make recommendations to the Executive Councillor (Transportation).

Officer contact: Andy Marsh on 0161 474 4903, e mail: andrew.marsh@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) advising the Area Committee of the results of the consultation for the proposal to install a pedestrian refuge on Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred in order to enable alternative options to be considered.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education)

The Area Committee is recommended to provide a nomination for the vacancy indicated in the report.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Education) requesting the Area Committee to consider the appointment of a school governor at Cheadle Catholic Junior School.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be recommended to make the following appointment:-