Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 December 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 20 December 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair, subject to the third bullet point in the pre-amble to Minute 9 ‘Neighbourhood Action Plans’ being amended to read ‘The predominantly elderly tenants at Queens Gardens would welcome assistance from Stockport Homes in ensuring that the road surface was improved’.

No declarations of interest were made.

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. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee, 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) 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 – That the report be noted.

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

Further to Minute 15 of the last meeting of the Committee, the Chair reported that the Service Director (Place Management), in consultation with himself, had approved the application from Cheadle Village Partnership to hold a festival (Diamond Jubilee celebration) on 2 June 2012.

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

Phil Gibbs (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 continual problems with metal theft which Operation Alloy aimed to address.

•           Operation Harpoon in targeting burglaries in the area.

•           Anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of disused buildings at the back of the ‘Sozzled Sausage’ public house in Cheadle Hulme.

•           The Stockport West Neighbourhood Policing Team had recently relocated its office base from Cheadle Heath Police Station, to Cheadle. The facility would not have a public desk, but would be staffed throughout the day and evening.

•           Burglaries, robberies and anti-social behaviour had all seen reductions throughout the area from the same point last year, however vehicle crime had seen an increase.

•           Work was being undertaken with licensing officers from Stockport Council to target problems with taxis on Station Road, Cheadle Hulme.

•           A significant number of burglaries on Marchbank Drive, Cheadle.

•           Residents were encouraged to report crimes so that a pattern of offences could be established.

•           Motorists turning right out of Massie Street in Cheadle onto the High Street when it is prohibited.

•           Thefts from cash point machines.

•           Drug taking at the back of the Tatton cinema site.

•           Young people cutting through the fencing as a short cut on York Close.

RESOLVED – (1) That Phil Gibbs be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

(2) That Inspector Steve Gilbertson be requested to re-arrange the scheduled meeting with the residents of Marchbank Drive, Ward Councillors, Council Officers and himself so that it is held in the near future.

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 on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/areacommittees).

No public questions were submitted.

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

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 incorrect presentation of waste

•           Information was requested on the savings in landfill achieved by the Council by the increases in recycling.

•           Dog fouling at the top of Oak Road in Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

(b) David Wilson also reported on highway issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following issue was raised/comment made:-

•           A request was made for schedules for the annual programme of works, such as gulley cleaning.

 RESOLVED – That the attendance of a Highways Officer be requested at the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

No petitions were submitted.

(a)  Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Corporate Plan for 2012/15 – Consultation

 A representative of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service will attend the meeting and make a presentation on this consultation document which provides details of the changes which are being proposed to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services’s operational arrangements across all the boroughs in Greater Manchester, ensuring as a service that resources are deployed flexibly whilst still meeting the demands upon them. In addition, the Corporate Plan offers a suggestion as to how the Fire and Rescue Service can achieve a reduction of between 25% and 40% over the next four years which translates to funding cuts of between £18 and £25 million. More information can found at the link below:-

 http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/about_us/policies_and_publications/corpplan_2012_2015.aspx

(b) FLAG – For Local Advice and Guidance

A representative of ‘FLAG – For Local Advice and Guidance’ will attend the meeting and make a presentation on the work of the organisation in providing free, impartial information and advice in relation to adult health and social care services in Stockport and, in particular, the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

(a) Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Corporate Plan for 2012/15 - Consultation

Andy Ross, Station Commander, reported on the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Corporate Plan for 2012/15 which provided details of the changes which were being proposed to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s operational arrangements across all the boroughs in Greater Manchester, ensuring as a service that resources were deployed flexibly whilst still meeting the demands upon them. In addition, the Corporate Plan offered a suggestion as to how the Fire and Rescue Service could achieve a reduction of between 25% and 40% over the next four years which translated to funding cuts of between £18 and £25 million. The deadline for the consultation was 23 January 2012.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           Clarification on the proposed resources for Cheadle fire station with regard to the designation of the station, the number of appliances and the personnel on ‘24/7’ duty,

•           The effect of the proposed manpower changes, and whether any fire officers would be made redundant.

•           It was important that the foam unit returned to Cheadle fire station, as proposed, because of the area’s proximity to Manchester Airport.

•           Clarification on the current and anticipated average response times.

•           The fact that firefighters in Greater Manchester now rescued more people from road traffic collisions than they did from fires.

RESOLVED – That the Fire and Rescue Authority be advised that this Area Committee expresses the strong opinion that the foam unit should be at Cheadle fire station, as proposed in the consultation document.

(b)  FLAG – for Local Advice and Guidance

Beverley Hart from FLAG attended the meeting and made a presentation on the work of FLAG (For Local Advice and Guidance) in the last twelve months. FLAG provided confidential, free and independent advice to residents about adult health and social care services. In 2011 the service had provided advice to 2200 customers, across a range of age groups and on a variety of issues, not exclusively related to social care and health services. Over 20% of enquiries from residents in the area had been about finance and benefits, followed by enquires about disability issues and carers or caring.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·                     FLAG was an organisation wholly funded by the Council to provide advice and support services.

·                     Where the local events were held and how they were publicised.

•           The role of advisers in assisting customers and ‘signposting’ them to other services, for example those offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau.

•           The breadth of topics on which advice was provided.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Beverley Hart be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

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

There were no applications to consider.

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

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

 (i) DC048533    55 Linksway, Gatley

Two storey and single storey rear extension, single storey side extension and extension to front entrance porch plus changing existing flat roof to be pitched.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(a) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Place Development) on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle area.

Officer Contact:Julian Austin, tel. no.0161 474 3542,  e mail: julian.austin@stockport.gov.uk

A development application was submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director, Services to Place 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)

The Chair outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

(i)            DC048533           55 Linksway, Gatley

In respect of plan no. 48533 for a two storey and single storey rear extension, single storey side extension and extension to front entrance porch plus changing existing flat roof to be pitched at 55 Linksway, Gatley

a resident spoke against the application,

and

the applicant and agent spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and 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 Cheadle 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 Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This is an information item to draw Councillors’ attention to the Council’s revised Sustainable Design & Construction Supplementary Planning Document and Employment & Skills Training Supplementary Planning Document  The deadline for public consultation on the two documents is 20 February 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the information.

Officer contact: Angie Jukes  on 0161 474 4385 or e mail: angie.jukes@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) advising the Committee that consultation had commenced on two Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs), a revised Sustainable Design & Construction SPD and a new Employment & Skills Training SPD. The consultations would run from 9 January to 20 February 2012 and further details were available on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/spd

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

This report proposes a scheme to remove the flags and bitmac the footways (full length) at Cartmel Close, Gatley.

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

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 5689, e mail: 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 (Place Management) proposing a scheme to remove the flags and bitmac the footways (full length) at Cartmel Close, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred due to the lack of funds left in the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation) for 2011/12.

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

The report advises Members of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, the amount of money available to distribute to organisations and reports on the relevant performance of investment funds.

The Area Committee is requested to decide upon the policy that they wish to adopt in respect of the distribution of the Trust and advise the Corporate Director, Business Services as to the investment policy that they wish to follow.

Officer Contact: Paula McDonald on 0161 474 4708 or 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) advising Members of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, the amount of money available to distribute to organisations and reports on the relevant performance of investment funds.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

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

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

(4) That the accumulated value of the investment fund be re-worked.

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

This report considers the results of surveys regarding the speed of vehicles on Schools Hill, Cheadle, and the recent consultation exercise carried out with residents of Schools Hill and The Downs.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Transportation) approves the installation of two vehicle activated signs which will state ’30 SLOW DOWN’ signs when vehicles approach them above the speed limit and ‘rippleprint’ surfacing which will be located on the downhill section from the A34 roundabout.

Officer Contact: Mark James or Andrew Varey on 0161 474 2077/4809, e mail mark.james@stockport.gov.uk/ 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) in connection with the results of surveys regarding the speed of vehicles on Schools Hill, Cheadle and the recent consultation carried out with residents of Schools Hill and The Downs.

RESOLVED –  That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be requested to introduce the following speed reduction measures as shown on drawing number NM18/5420 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £9,500 to be funded from the development agreement associated with Sainsbury’s at Cheadle Royal:-

•        Two vehicle activated signs (VAS), which will state ’30 SLOW DOWN’ when vehicles approach them above the speed limit;

•        ‘Rippleprint’ surfacing which will be located on the downhill section from the A34 roundabout, being a material that vibrates vehicles travelling at speed, thereby warning them to slow down. It has been located on the approach to the first VAS sign from the A34.

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

This report advises the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme with regard to the inclusion of properties on Cheadle Road into the existing Permit Parking in operation on Victoria Avenue, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the findings of the consultation exercise and determine whether to include properties on Cheadle Road into the existing Permit Parking scheme in operation on Victoria Avenue, Cheadle Hulme.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) advising the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme with regard to the inclusion of properties on Cheadle Road into the existing Permit Parking in operation on Victoria Avenue, Cheadle Hulme:-

RESOLVED –  That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £400 to be funded from the Parking budget:-

Properties eligible for on-street Parking Permits on Victoria Avenue, Cheadle Hulme (Residents Permit Holders Only Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm)

Nos. 85 – 101 Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme

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

This report considers the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of the Oak Road Area, Cheadle after requests were received for a review of the parking problems being experienced.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order in the Oak Road area, Cheadle Hulme.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or 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) which considered the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of the Oak Road Area, Cheadle after requests were received for a review of the parking problems being experienced.

RESOLVED – (a) That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be requested to approve the following:-

Revocation of No Waiting 8am – 11pm

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.

Oak Road, Cheadle, east side from the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.

Introduction of No Waiting at Any Time

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.

Oak Road, Cheadle, east side from the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.

(b) That approval be given to the following:-

Revocation of No Waiting 8am – 11pm

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 64 metres in a southerly direction.

Oak Road, Cheadle, east side from a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 45 metres in a southerly direction.

Revocation of Limited Waiting Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm for 2 hours, No Return within 2 hours

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from a point 16 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Sycamore Walk for a distance of 12 metres in a southerly direction.

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from a point approximately 23 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Oak Tree Court for a distance of 26 metres in a northerly direction.

Introduction of No Waiting at Any Time

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 31 metres in a southerly direction.

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Sycamore Walk to a point 2 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Sycamore Walk.

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from a point 14 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Sycamore Walk for a distance of 12 metres in a southerly direction.

Oak Road, Cheadle, west side from a point approximately 29 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Oak Tree Court to a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Oak Tree Court.

Oak Road, Cheadle, east side from a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 46 metres in a southerly direction.

Oak Road, Cheadle, east side from a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Oakfield Avenue (northerly junction) to a point 15 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Oakfield Avenue (southerly junction).

Oak Road, Cheadle, east side from a point approximately 16 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Oakfield Avenue (southerly junction) for a distance of 22 metres in a southerly direction.

Oakfield Avenue, Cheadle (northerly junction), north side from a point approximately 5 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Oak Road for a distance of 43 metres in an easterly direction.

Oakfield Avenue, Cheadle (northerly junction), south side from a point approximately 5 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Oak Road for a distance of 50 metres in an easterly direction.

Oakfield Avenue, Cheadle (southerly junction), both sides from a point approx. 5 metres east of the easterly kerb line  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.

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

This report considers reducing the length of an existing Traffic Regulation Order for prohibition of waiting on Frances street, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Transportation) to approve the part revocation of a Traffic Regulation Order on Frances Street, Cheadle.

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) proposing to reduce the length of an existing Traffic Regulation Order for prohibition of waiting on Frances Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be requested to approve the following at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Executive Councillor (Transportation) budget:-

Revocation of No Waiting at any Time

Frances Street, Cheadle – east side from a point 17 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 7 metres in a northerly direction.

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

This report reviews the existing Traffic Regulation Order currently in place on Ladybower, Cheadle Hulme due to the lack of available on-street parking space for residents.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the part revocation of a Traffic Regulation Order on Ladybower, Cheadle Hulme.

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) reviewing the existing Traffic Regulation Order currently in place on Ladybower, Cheadle Hulme. The review had been requested because of the lack of available on-street parking space for residents.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the part revocationof a Traffic Regulation Order as follows at an approximate cost of £1,150 to be met from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Revocation of No Waiting at Any Time

Ladybower, Cheadle Hulme – east side, from the limit of the northerly turning head for a distance of 38 metres in a southerly direction.

Ladybower, Cheadle Hulme – east side, from a point 20 metres north of the southerly turning head for a distance of 24 metres in a northerly direction

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.