Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor June Somekh be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

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

That Councillor Peter Burns be appointed Vice-Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 June 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 3 June 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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 ward flexibility funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or 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 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.

No announcements were made.

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. You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

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:-

·         It was important that the work to repair a depression in the road outside Bolshaw Primary School on Cross Road, Heald Green was carried out during the school summer holidays.

·         A number of Advertising Boards had appeared in Heald Green, in particular on Wilmslow Road, Finney Lane and outside the village hall on Outwood Road.

·         The incorrect deposit of refuse bags at York Close, Cheadle was raised.

·         Litter bins were required at the car park and recycling facilities at Heald Green Village Hall.

·         A large hole in the road on Argyll Road, Cheadle had been referred to United Utilities for investigation.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation 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 funding applications to consider.

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

The report provides details of the consultation from the Cheshire East Council on the proposed Poynton Relief Road scheme and requests views from Members on the scheme’s proposals and route options.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the scheme’s proposals, including the scheme’s options, which will be reported back through on-going dialogue with colleagues from Cheshire East Council.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details of the consultation from Cheshire East Council on the proposed Poynton Relief Road scheme and requesting views from Members on the proposals contained within the scheme and options for the route.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That this Area Committee would wish to see the traffic modelling to be undertaken by Cheshire East Council include the impact on traffic on the A34 Kingsway and how this would be mitigated as part of the scheme.

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

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 Services to 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.

Change of use from restaurant (A3) to restaurant (A3) and hot food takeaway (A5) with associated external extraction system and flue

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 55426 for a change of use from restaurant (A3) to restaurant (A3) and hot food takeaway (A5) with associated external extraction system and flue at 25-27 Wilmslow Road, 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.

Erection of lighting columns to the upper floor of the multi-decked car park.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55502 for the erection of lighting columns to the upper floor of the multi-decked car park at Park Square, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Heath

a local resident spoke against the application

and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred to enable the representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to discuss with the applicant whether there is an alternative way of managing the lights on the upper floor of the building.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

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 on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (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 Corporate and Support Services

The Area Committee is recommended to formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2014,  decide upon the policy that they wish to adopt in respect of the distribution of the Trust and advise as to the investment policy that they wish to follow.

Officer Contact: Paula McDonald on 0161 474 4708 or email: paula.mcdonald@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2014 and advising Members of the financial standing of the Trust as at 20 June 2014. The report also indicated the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and reported on the relevant performance of investment funds. The Area Committee was requested to consider the position of the Fund in real terms and advise on the investment strategy that they wished to follow.

In real terms (applying Consumer Price Index as the inflation index), to achieve the value of the original bequest, a sum of £265,878 would be required as at 20 June 2014. The Area Committee was advised that the Trust had achieved a surplus of £22,163 over the value in real terms.

A Member suggested that if the Area Committee decided to make a distribution it should consider the effect of loneliness amongst elderly residents and the consequential effect on their health. He suggested that the Area Committee should consider supporting luncheon clubs in the Cheadle and Gatley area from the fund.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2014 be adopted.

(2) That the annual report for the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for 2013/14 be noted.

(3) That the current investment policy be retained.

(4) That a report on the provision of luncheons clubs and other such clubs in the Cheadle and Gatley area be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

(5) That the extent of the distribution of the Trust be considered following the Area’s Committee’s consideration of the report referred to in (4) above.

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

The report advises Members of the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents and seeks support for a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Ladybridge Rise, Cheadle Hulme.

The Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) is recommended to approve the introduction of a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Ladybridge Rise, Cheadle Hulme.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) regarding the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents and seeking approval to the introduction of a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Ladybridge Rise, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the introduction of a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Ladybridge Rise, Cheadle Hulme at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Ladybridge Rise, Cheadle Hulme - both sides, from a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Ladybridge Road for the limit of its adoption.

Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme - north west side, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Ladybridge Rise for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

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

 The report advises Members of the findings of a consultation exercise with residents regarding a timing change to an existing Traffic Regulation Order adjacent to Bolshaw Primary School and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the proposed Traffic Regulation Order detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) regarding an investigation into a timing change of an existing Traffic Regulation Order on Cross Road, Heald Green adjacent to Bolshaw Primary School arising from the need for children to board buses for school journeys close to the school entrance.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following Traffic Regulation Order on Cross Road, Heald Green at an approximate cost of £650 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

Revocation of School Clearway – No Stopping Monday to Friday 8.00am

to 5.00pm

Cross Road, Heald Green – west side, from a point 110 metres north ofthe

northerly kerb line of Bolshaw Road for a distance of 102 metres in a

northerly direction.

Proposed School Clearway – No Stopping Monday to Friday 8.00am –

9.15am and 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Cross Road, Heald Green – west side, from a point 110 metres north of the

northerly kerb line of Bolshaw Road for a distance of 102 metres in a

northerly direction.              

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the implementation of the additional signs and road markings to complement the existing Traffic Regulation Order on Finney Lane, Heald Green.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) requesting approval to implement additional signs and road markings to complement the existing Traffic Regulation Order at Finney Lane, Heald Green (access road between numbers 216 and 218) as vehicles were parking and waiting in this area.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the implementation of the following additional signs and road markings to complement the existing Traffic Regulation Order on Finney Lane, Heald Green (Access Road between 216 and 218) at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation) and as outlined on plan NM36/5786 attached to the report:-

·         Manufacture and erection of 7 signs (No loading Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 9.30am and 4.00pm – 6.00pm)

·         Installation of Kerb Tab Road Markings.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol approved by the Area Committee at its meeting on 23 May 2011 is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

Officer Contact: David Clee on 0161 474b 3137 or email: david.clee@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED – That the following councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highways and traffic issues:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward – Councillor Keith Holloway

Cheadle Hulme North Ward – Councillor Paul Porgess

Heald Green Ward – Councillor Sylvia Humphreys

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancies at Cheadle Primary School and The Kingsway High School.

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on 07800 617940 or email: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provide a nomination for the Authority Governor vacancies at the Kingsway High School and Cheadle Primary School.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve the appointment of Mr David Mullin to the Governing Body of the Kingsway School (Independent Group nomination).

(2) That the Liberal Democrat Group vacancy at Cheadle Primary School be noted.