Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 August 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 6 August 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair, subject to the deletion of the name of Councillor Adrian Nottingham from the list of those present at the meeting.

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 – That the report be noted.

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

With regret, the Chair of the Area Committee advised Members that Lesley Hunter, wife of Mark Hunter MP, had sadly passed away. All those present stood in silence as a mark of respect and the representative of the Democratic Services Manager was requested to convey the Area Committee’s condolences to Mr Hunter.

The Chair advised those present of a coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support which was being held at 9.30am on 27 September 2013 at Heald Green Library and a coffee morning which was being held by St Ann’s Hospice at 10.00am on 10 October 2013 at Woodford Community Centre.

The Chair reported that the ‘Proud of Stockport Awards 2014’ would be held on 4 February 2014 and that the final date for nominations would be 25 October 2013.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no request had been made by Members of the Area Committee for a representative of Greater Manchester Police to attend the meeting.

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.

Members of the public were 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.

One public question was submitted requesting a general update on issues associated with the development of the Demmings Industrial Site, off Old Wool Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

The Planning Officer reported that full planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of twenty six new dwellings, access, landscaping, open space and parking at Old Wool Lane had been granted by the Council in December 2012, following consideration by this Area Committee and the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee.

Following commencement of the development, a number of concerns had been raised by local residents and councillors over the past seven months. The main concerns related to contaminated land; drainage into the Micker Brook; raising of site levels; use of the bridge on Queens Road for construction vehicles; site access arrangements for construction vehicles;

hours of working and deliveries; noise and air pollution; closing of the bridleway; and the impact on trees. A number of responses had previously been provided to residents and councillors by various Council Officers.

The Planning Officer was currently in the process of providing a response to further questions raised by residents and councillors. Due to the nature of the issues raised, the comments of the Environment Agency and the Council’s Environment Team, Highway Engineers, Public Rights of Way Officer and Arboricultural Officer were awaited. Once the comments of the relevant officers had been received, the Planning Officer would provide a full written response to councillors and residents.

A further three public questions had been submitted where the questioners were not present at the meeting and in accordance with the Code of Practice, the representative of the Democratic Services Manager was requested to respond to the questioners in writing.

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 issues were raised:-

•           A request for a report on the resurfacing of the carriageway and footway along Priory Road in the Cheadle Hulme North Ward to be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

•           Litter bins on Foxland Road, Gatley which need emptying on a more regular basis.

•           Litter being dropped near the new fish and chip shop in the vicinity of the Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College on Cheadle Road.

•           The condition of the pavements on Queens Road near to the junction with Station Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – (1) That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

(2) That a report on the resurfacing of the carriageway and footway along Priory Road be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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.

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

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

There were no applications to consider.

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

The report considers a proposal to grant a lease in respect of land and buildings at Ladybridge Bowls Club, Meadway Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee’s views requested.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649 or e mail: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a proposal to grant a lease in respect of land and buildings at Ladybridge Bowls Club, Meadway Road, Cheadle Hulme.

Members supported the proposal regarding the grant of the lease, but expressed concern regarding the condition of the approach road to the club and enquired if the Council had any responsibility for repairing the pot holes.

RESOLVED – (1) That the proposal to grant a 25 years lease to Ladybridge Bowls Club in respect of the land and buildings shown single hatched on the plan attached to the report be supported.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate who had responsibility for repairs to the approach road to the club.

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

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

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 for Place Management and Regeneration 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 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.

Erection of one detached dwelling house (resubmission of application DC051214)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52823 for the erection of one detached dwelling house (resubmission of application DC051214) on land to the rear of 103 Gatley Road, Cheadle, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused on the grounds of the siting, scale, bulk, height and massing of the proposed development with regard to the relationship to the neighbouring properties.

Change of use from off-licence (A1) to takeaway (A5) with installation of ventilation/extraction flue to rear elevation

In respect of plan no. 52858 for a change of use from off-licence (A1) to takeaway (A5) with installation of ventilation/extraction flue to rear elevation at 20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle

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.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries; 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 on 0161 474 3217 or e mail: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report seeks comments from the Area Committee regarding the proposed A34 cycle route following the successful bid for funding from the Department for Transport.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) approves the proposals in paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6 of the report and the Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in paragraphs 4.2, 4.3. 4.4 and 4.5.

Officer Contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or e mail: mark.james@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking comments regarding the proposed A34 cycle route, following the successful bid for funding from the Department for Transport.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the proposals outlined in paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6 of the report and the following Traffic Regulation Orders:-

Moving Traffic Regulation Order

Revoke the existing 30mph speed limit

South Park Road Slip Road - from its junction with the southbound A34 Kingsway for a distance of 170 metres in a easterly, then northerly, then westerly direction.

Proposed 20mph Speed Limit

South Park Road Slip Road - from its junction with the southbound A34 Kingsway for a distance of 170 metres in a easterly, then northerly, then westerly direction.

Traffic Calming Feature

20 metre Flat Top Road Hump, 75mm High

South Park Road Slip Road - from a point 60 metres east of its junction with the Kingsway Service Road.

Proposed Puffin Crossing

A34 Kingsway, approximately 95 metres north of the junction with Barnes Hospital Access Road.

Proposed Toucan Crossing

A34 Slip Road to the M60 Motorway, approximately 110 metres north of the junction with Barnes Hospital Access Road.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

Following an investigation into concerns regarding parked vehicles and the existing restrictions on parking located on hawthorn Road adjacent to Gatley Primary School, the report details the findings of a consultation exercise with residents and to seek approval for the revocation and introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders.

The Area Committee is recommended to approval the proposals in paragraph 4.1 of the report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) following an investigation into concerns regarding parked vehicles and the existing restrictions on parking on Hawthorn Road adjacent to Gatley Primary School.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle & Gatley Ward allocation):-

Revocation of No Waiting Mon – Fri 8.30am – 9am & 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Hawthorn Road, Gatley - north side, from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Acres Road to a point 5 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Acres Road.

Acres Road, Gatley, both sides, from the northerly kerb line of Hawthorn Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

          Introduction of No Waiting at Any Time

          Hawthorn Road, Gatley, north side, from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Acres Road to a point 5 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Acres Road.

          Acres Road, Gatley, both sides, from the northerly kerb line of Hawthorn Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Introduction of Give-way markings and triangle at the junction of Hawthorn Road & Acres Road, Gatley.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

Further to a petition submitted to meeting of the Area Committee in June 2013 regarding the dafety of pedestrians in the vicinity of Bolshaw Primary School and Outwood Primary School, Heald Green, the report seek approval for the introduction of additonal 20mph Roundel Road Markings and Bollards.

The Area Committee is recommended to approval the measures detailed in paragraph 4.1 of the report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval for the introduction of additional 20mph Roundel Road Markings and bollards within the Outwood Road Area, Heald Green following the receipt of a petition submitted to the meeting of the Area Committee held on 4 June 2013 regarding the safety of pedestrians in the vicinity of Bolshaw Primary School and Outwood Road Primary School.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following measures, as shown on plans NM31/267/2 and NM18/5695 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £2,180 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

·         Introduction of seventeen 20mph Roundel Road Markings

·         Refresh one existing 20mph Roundel Road Marking

·         Introduction of one SLOW Road Marking

·         Four bollards to be erected on Cross Road close to the junction with Oakdene Avenue.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report advises the Area Committee that the Council has been granted funding from the Department for Transport to provide cycle safety improvements on the highway within the Cheadle area Cheadle Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed cycle link for Queens Road, Cheadle and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) approves the measures detailed in paragraph 2.1 of the report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking comments from the Area Committee on the proposed cycle link for Queens Road, Cheadle Hulme.

Members were advised that the Council had been granted funding from the Department for Transport to provide cycle safety improvements on the highway within the Cheadle area. One of the schemes proposed was to improve the cycle link from Queens Road, across Moseley Road and back on to Queens Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following measures, as outlined on plan 0246/003 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £33,000 which is included in the 2013/14 Highways Capital Programme as part of the Stockport Safer Cycle bid which had been funded by the Department for Transport:-

•           the improvement of the existing highway/footway surfacing on Queens Road from its junction with Grange Avenue, through to Moseley Road including the alleyway from Moseley Road to Queens Road and Moseley Road in the vicinity of the crossing as necessary.

•           the improvement of the signs in the area for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists and street lighting upgrades

•           the implementation of a 20mph speed limit on Moseley Road to complement the existing 20mph speed limit on Queens Road and the surrounding roads, in order to reduce speeds and increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate when the resurfacing of Grange Avenue was to be carried out and the use of the path between Moseley Road and Queens Road by off road motorcyclists.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

Following an investigation into a footway parking problem and the contravention of the existing Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting at any Time, the report seeks approval for the installation of bollards in the footway of Cheadle Road close to its junction with Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of six morpeth bollards on Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme as outlined on the plan attached to the report.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 3809 or e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval for the introduction of bollards on the footway of Cheadle Road close to its junction with Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme because of a problem with parking on the footway and the contravention of the existing No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the introduction of six morpeth bollards on the footway of Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, close to its junction with Buckingham Road, as outlined on plan NM18/5678 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £1,400 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation).

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to give urgent attention to the enforcement of the ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order at the junction of Cheadle Road and Buckingham Road.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report considers objections to various proposed Traffic Regulation Orders in Cheadle District Centre.

The Area Committee is recommended to make the Orders as advertised.

Officer Contacts: Zoe Allan/Mark James on 0161 474 3138/2077 or e mail: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk/mark.james@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a joint report of the Council Solicitor and Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) summarising objections received to various proposed Traffic Regulation Orders in Cheadle District Centre.

RESOLVED –That, notwithstanding the objections received, the Orders be made as advertised.

To consider a report of the Council solicitor and Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers objections to a proposed Prohibition of Waiting Traffic Regulation Order on St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green.

The Area Committee is recommended to agree that the Order be made as advertised.

Officer Contacts: Zoe Allan/Andrew Varey on 0161 474 3138/4839 or e mail: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk/andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor and Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) summarising objections received to a proposed Prohibition of Waiting Traffic Regulation Order at St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green.

RESOLVED –That, notwithstanding the objections received, the Orders be made as advertised.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report is an interim update on progress on drainage investigations being carried out, in conjunction with United Utilities, on Buckingham Road and Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to note the update, subject to a more detailed report being submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

Officer Contact: Tim Collins on 0161 474 4869 or e mail: tim.collins@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) providing an interim update on progress on drainage investigations being carried out in conjunction with United Utilities at Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme.

A member of the public had been in contact with Council Officers and United Utilities staff and raised concerns on several aspects relating to foul and surface water and the potential for flooding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Council’s Flood Management and Drainage Team resume the investigation and assess how and where the three gully pots on Buckingham Road are connected and how these function.

(2) That a design check be undertaken to evaluate the gullies on Sandringham Road to determine if the highway drainage has the capacity for heavy rainfall and assess whether the Council can or should provide additional drainage.

(3) That a further report be submitted to the meeting of the Area Committee to be held on 5 November 2013 to assess the outcome of the work undertaken in (1) and (2) above.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers the use of commuted sums for play provision inj the Cheadle Committee area and seeks approval for the location of the play areas where these sums are to be spent.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the allocation of the commuted sums detailed in the report.

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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Cheadle area and locations of the play areas where these sums were to be spent.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the use of £3,848.13 from development no. 1049 (DC049827, Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme) towards future playground improvements at Adswood Park.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate whether commuted sums could be used for play provision in the future at the Carrs Road Park, Cheadle Hulme.

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

The report considers a request from the owner of the land of the land shown on the plan attached to the report to be granted rights of vehicular access to the south east section of The Drive only.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposal.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649 or e mail: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a request which had been received from the owner of the land to be granted rights of vehicular access to the south east section of The Drive, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee had concerns about the access to the properties being on an unmade road and the maintenance costs required.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Pantall

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

Councillor Pantall reported that because this incursion by travellers was on private land, the legal procedures had to be carried out by Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College, with the Council acting in an advisory capacity. Councillor Pantall enquired whether there were any particular procedures which should be followed as the site belonged to an educational establishment.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to clarify the position with regard to travellers’ incursions on land belonging to educational establishments.

Democratic Services Manager to report

Further to the response to the public question earlier in the meeting (Minute 5 (iii) refers) Councillor John Pantall referred to his request for information relating to the footpath from Old Wool Lane to the Demmings, Cheadle Hulme and in particular information relating to the impact of the possible, and subsequently approved, development at the Demmings, particularly in relation to the necessity for the possible closure of the footpath.

Members had been advised at the meeting held on 6 August 2013 that the temporary footpath closure order had been extended by the Department for Transport for a period of six months.

RESOLVED – That the issue be considered further at a future meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers an application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green on 2 November 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: ian.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with an application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a ‘Makers’ Market’ at Cheadle Green on 2 November 2013.

RESOLVED – (1) That the application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a ‘Makers’ Market’ at Cheadle Green on 2 November 2013 be approved subject to:-

•           The Area Committee being provided with information from the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration on the number of stalls and the number of local producers and traders.

•           The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration being requested to examine the effect of the event on the condition of Cheadle Green.

•           The organisers being encouraged to involve local voluntary groups in the event.

(2) That determination of the application for the proposed Christmas Market at Cheadle Green on 7 December 2013 be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Area Committee.

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

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Mrs S Mepham for the Liberal Democrat vacancy at Gatley 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 recommend a reappointment to the Governing Body at Gatley Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be recommended to approve the following reappointment:-

Name                                     School                                   Party Affiliation

Mrs S Mepham                     Gatley Primary                      Liberal Democrat

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers a proposal to collect four benches, strip surfaces, apply new varnish and paint metal, and deliver the benches back to the site at Gatley Green/Church Road, Gatley.

The Area Committee is recommended to support the maintenance scheme and authorise the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to order the work.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 218 1492 or e mail: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a proposal for the refurbishment and re-installation of four benches at Gatley Green/Church Road, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That  the following Highway Maintenance and Local Initiative Scheme be approved at an approximate cost of £1,880 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Gatley Green/Church Road, Gatley – collect four benches, strip surfaces, apply new varnish and paint metal, and deliver benches back to the site.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on 10 November 2013.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Councillors.

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) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on Sunday, 10 November 2013.

RESOLVED – That the following councillors be nominated to lay wreaths on Sunday, 10 November 2013 as follows:-

Cheadle War Memorial – Councillor Paul Porgess

Gatley War Memorial – Councillor Iain Roberts

Heald Green War Memorial – Councillor Adrian Nottingham.