Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 January 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 January 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair, subject to the fourth bullet point of Minute 5 (vi) ‘Open Forum – Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans’ being amended to read ‘The need for more joint working with Moss Bank Homes’.

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 Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or 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 and the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That a report on the notice boards in the Cheadle area be submitted to the meeting of the Area Committee on 4 June 2013.

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

The local Public Realm Inspector 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 (Public Realm Inspector) 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 Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The poor condition of Old Wool Lane and the need for the pot holes to be repaired.

•           The problems caused by blocked gulleys reoccurring.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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

This item was considered in conjunction with Minute 5 (iv) below – Community Safety and Neighbourhood Policing Annual Report.

Community Safety and Neighbourhood Policing Annual Report

Representatives from the Community Safety Unit (Stockport Council) and Greater Manchester Police will attend the meeting to provide an update on their activities within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

Community Safety and Neighbourhood Policing Annual Report

Inspector Stephen  Gilbertson (Greater Manchester Police) and  Vashti Jellis                   (Community Safety Officer, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to make a presentation in respect of the work of the Safer Stockport Partnership to reduce crime in 2012/13 and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Cheadle area.

Inspector Gilbertson advised the Area Committee that this would be the last meeting he would be attending prior to commencing a new role within Greater Manchester Police.

RESOLVED – (1) That Inspector Stephen Gilbertson and Vashti Jellis be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

 (2) That Inspector Gilbertson be thanked for his work on behalf of the Area Committee.

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.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an e petition requesting that an investigation be carried out to determine what work could be carried out to alleviate the high levels of congestion at the roundabout at the entrance to the Cheadle Royal Business Park.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to investigate the matter.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding:-

Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association

Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association

Mr Anthony Nelson of the Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee about the Group’s application for funding towards the cost of the construction of a new resource centre building and access ramps.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £420 (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation) towards the cost of the construction of a new resource centre building and access ramps.

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

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

(i)            DC050214 – Former Brickworks Site, Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme

Change of use to develop the site as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking.

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

(ii)          DC051581 – 118 Styal Road, Gatley

Two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension, increase in ridge height and alterations to front elevation (amended description)

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or e mail: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Service Director (Place Development) is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Services to Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

(i)            DC050214    Former Brickworks Site, Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme

In respect of plan no.50214 for a change of use to develop the site as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking at the former brickworks site, Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme, a representative of the Service Director (Place Development) reported that following the receipt of comments from the Council’s Nature Development Team it was recommended that the application be deferred pending the submission of additional information relating to ecological surveys.

RESOLVED – That in the light of the receipt of comments from the Council’s Nature Development Team, consideration of the application be deferred pending the submission of additional information relating to ecological surveys.

(ii)          DC051581     118 Styal Road, Gatley

In respect of plan no. 51581 for a two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension, increase in ridge height and alterations to front elevation (amended description) at 118 Styal Road, Gatley, it was

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

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 Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report considers a request from St James’ Catholic High School, Cheadle Hulme to hold a sponsored walk passing through Bruntwood Park on 21 March 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

Officer contact: Amanda Evans on 0161 218 11777 or e mail: amanda.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a request from St James’ Catholic High School, Cheadle Hulme to hold a sponsored walk passing through Bruntwood Park on 21 March 2013.

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that as the site of the application also fell within the boundaries of the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee, the application would be considered by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee at its meeting on 28 February 2013.

RESOLVED – That this Area Committee supports approving the application for a sponsored walk passing through Bruntwood Park on 21 March 2013, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

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

As requested at the last meeting of the Area Committee, this report provides information on Corporate Bonds Funds and examples of data from three Corporate Bonds Funds for illustration purposes prior to the next update on the progress of the Trust at the end of June 20123.

The Area Committee is requested to note the content of the report and provide any comments 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) providing information on Corporate Bonds Funds and examples of data from three Corporate Bonds Funds for illustration purposes prior to the next update on the progress of the Trust at the end of June 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Cheadle Hulme North, Cheadle & Gatley and Heald Green wards as at the end of January 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Simon Sherry on 0161 474 3420 or e mail: simon.sherry@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) providing an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Cheadle Hulme North, Cheadle & Gatley and Heald Green wards as at the end of January 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report seeks approval for the introduction of speed reducing measures on Styal Road, Heald Green.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) approves the proposed measures outlined in the report and that the scheme be joint funded from the Ward delegated Budget and the Strategic Route Budget.

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) seeking approval to the introduction of speed reduction measures on Styal Road, Heald Green as a result of recent accidents.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following measures shown on plan number NM36/5601/A attached to the report at an approximate cost of £6000 to be jointly funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget and the Strategic Route Budget, each contributing 50% of the total cost:-

·         Two number of vehicle activated warning signs which will state ‘SLOW DOWN’ and highlight the double bend when vehicles approach them above the speed limit; and

·         Anti-skid texture flex surface strips which will be located on both approaches to the double bend, accompanied with ‘dragons teeth’ road markings.

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

The report advises the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with residents and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) approves the proposed No Waiting at any Time restrictions detailed in the report.

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 of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents following reports that vehicles were being parked at the junction of the service road on Councillor Lane reducing the width of the highway and motorists’ visibility.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following proposals at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Councillor Lane, Cheadle (service road for 88 – 144) - south west side, from the southerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 13 metres in a south easterly direction.

Councillor Lane, Cheadle (service road for 88 – 144) - north west side, from the southerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly then easterly direction.

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

The report advises the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with residents and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the proposed No Waiting at any Time restrictions detailed in the report.

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 of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) following reports from local residents that vehicles being parked at the junction of Newbury Road and Outwood Road in Heald Green were causing reduced visibility, particularly to the right when trying to exit onto Outwood Road from Newbury Road.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following No Waiting at anyTime restrictions on Outwood Road, Heald Green 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):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Outwood Road, Heald Green - south east side, from a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Newbury Road to a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Newbury Road.

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

The report seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order at Meadowbank Primary School, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of No Waiting at any Time restrictions detailed in the report.

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 of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) following a request to investigate parking within the access road into the school car park located off Demmings Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following No Waiting at any Time restrictions in the vicinity of Meadowbank Primary School at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget ( Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation):-

Introduction of No Waiting at Any Time

Access Road to Meadowbank Primary School (off Demmings Road, Cheadle),- both sides from the westerly kerb line of Demmings Road in a westerly direction for the remainder of its adopted length.

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of uncontrolled dropped crossing points within the Avon Road estate, Heald Green.

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

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100 B(4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 because of the undue delay if consideration of the item was left to the next meeting of the Area Committee).

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 the proposed introduction of uncontrolled dropped crossing points within the Avon Road estate, Heald Green.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the construction of seven uncontrolled Dropped Crossing Points on the Avon Road Estate, Heald Green, at the points indicated on plan NM18/5599 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £3,710 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

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

The report outlines a request from Manchester Harriers Athletics Club to hold a North West region primary schools cross country competition at William Scholes Playing Fields on 16 March 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

Officer contact: Ian Walmsley on 0161 474 4382 or e mail: ian.walmsley@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) outlining a request from Manchester Harriers Athletics Club to hold a North West region primary schools cross country competition at William Scholes Playing Fields on 16 March 2013.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the request from Manchester Harriers Athletics Club to hold a North West region primary schools cross country competition at William Scholes Playing Fields on 16 March 2013, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

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

The report considers a request from Gatley Festival Committee to hold a festival and fun day on William Scholes Playing fields on 7 July 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

Officer contact: Amanda Evans on 0161 218 1177 or 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) outlining a request from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold a festival and fun day on William Scholes Playing Fields on 7 July 2013.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the request from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold a festival and fun day on William Scholes Playing Fields on 7 July 2013, subject to the production of appropriate papers and events plans.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to approve the reappointment of Councillor Adrian Nottingham to the governing body of Prospect Vale Primary School and Mrs J Wolfe to the governing body of North Cheshire Jewish Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillor Adrian Nottingham for re-appointment to the Governing Body at Prospect Vale Primary School and Mrs J Wolfe to the Governing Body at North Cheshire Jewish Primary School.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve the following nominations for re-appointment:-

RESOLVED – That meetings of the Area Committee continue to be held at Bolshaw Primary School, Heald Green during the 2013/14 Municipal Year.