Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 December 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 December 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 report also includes the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

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

No public questions were submitted.

The Public Realm 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 (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 short period of notice given prior to the reinstatement of the pavement on Regent Close, Cheadle Hulme taking place.

·         The conditions of the pavements on Cambridge Road, Gatley, opposite  the railway station, required examination.

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 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).

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

Erection of 2 no. dwellings

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

In respect of plan no. 53876 for the erection of 2 no. dwellings at 2 Rosewood Gardens, Gatley,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report and an additional condition requiring approval of the details regarding refuse storage.

Conversion of existing residential care home into five apartments with access improvements from Styal Road and construction of one single storey dwelling with associated access from Pymgate Lane (Outline Planning Application)

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

In respect of plan no. 54943 for the conversion of an existing residential care home into five apartments with access improvements from Styal Road and the construction of one single storey dwelling with associated access from Pymgate Lane,

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.

Conversion of alteration of existing buildings to form four dwellings (Full Planning Application)

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

In respect of plan no. 56097 for the conversion of the alteration of the existing buildings to form four dwellings (full planning application) at Ladybridge Farm, Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme, it was:-

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Erection of a two storey, three bedroomed dwelling

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

Officer Contact: Jim Seymour on 0161 474 3656 or email: jim.seymour@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 56935 for the erection of a two storey, three bedroomed dwelling at 3 Oak Road, Cheadle, it was:-

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

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

To consider an update on the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 31 December 2014, the amount of money for distribution to organisations and the relevant performance of investment funds.

The Area Committee is requested to:-

·         Note the contents of the report;

·         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) advising the Area Committee of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 31 December 2014, indicating the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and reporting on the relevant performance of investment funds.

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager further reported that at the meeting of the Area Committee held on 8 July 2014 Members had considered whether or not to make a distribution of the Trust with regard to the effect of loneliness amongst elderly residents in the area and the consequential effect on their health.  It had been agreed inter alia 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.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the current investment policy be retained.

(3) That the organisation Give2Gain be invited to make a presentation under an Open Forum item at the next meeting of the Area Committee on the development of Stockport Timebank and how it can make a difference to people’s lives, for example in addressing isolation.

To consider an application from Manchester Rugby Club towards the cost of a vertidrainer.

Mr Neil James of Manchester Rugby Club attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seeking a contribution toward the cost of the purchase of a vertidrainer for the club. The purchase would allow the club to more efficiently maintain the rugby pitches, thereby enabling their more sustained use during the winter and enable more people to participate in rugby matches.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £500 to the Manchester Rugby Club toward the cost of a vertidrainer, comprised as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £250

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £250

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

To report considers the outcome of an investigation with regard t parked vehicles causing access problems on Waldon Avenue, Cheadle, the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) to approve the Traffic Regulation Order set out 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 (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the results of an investigation with regard to parked vehicles causing access problems on Waldon Avenue, Cheadle.

Members felt that the introduction of the proposed No Waiting at Any Time restrictions may encourage people to park elsewhere on Waldon Avenue, Cheadle and it was therefore:-

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred for further investigation.

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into concerns with regard to parked vehicles on the adopted section of Back Massie Street, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of a proposed No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order  on a section of Back Massie Street, Cheadle and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order be made.

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) setting out the results of an investigation into concerns with regard to parked vehicles on the adopted section of Back Massie Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the making of the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Back Massie Street, Cheadle, subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation, at an approximate cost of £525 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Back Massie Street, Cheadle – south west side, from a point 52 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Chapel Street for a distance of 25 metres in a north westerly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

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

The report sets out the findings of a consultation exercise into the need for a reduced speed limit on Clifton Drive, Gatley and its surrounding roads and seeks approval for the introduction of a Moving Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of a Moving Traffic Regulation Order for a 20mph Speed Limit in the Clifton Drive Area, Gatley.

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) setting out the results of a consultation exercise into the need for a reduced speed limit on Clifton Drive, Gatley and its surrounding roads.

RESOLVED –  (1)That the Area Committee be minded to approve the making of the following Moving Traffic Regulation Order for a 20mph Speed Limit, subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation, at an approximate cost of £2,550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

(2) That approval be given to the legal advertising of the Moving Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within twenty one days of the advertisement date, the Order can be made.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

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

Councillor Somekh reported that she had received complaints from residents who lived on Carrs Road, Cheadle about people parking on the road when there were two empty car parks nearby. This was because people had been advised by the owners of the private car parks that they could only use them if they possessed a valid permit.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to contact the owners of the car parks to try and arrange a meeting with Ward Councillors to discuss the situation.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the reappointment of Mrs B Murray-Robb to the Governing Body of Etchells Primary 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 of the Corporate Director for People (copies of which had been circulated)  requesting the Area Committee to approve the reappointment of Mrs B Murray-Robb to the Governing Body of Etchells Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve the reappointment of Mrs B Murray-Robb to the Governing Body of Etchells Primary School.

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the construction of a vehicle crossing on Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme as part of a footway resurfacing project.

 Officer Contacts: Daniel Meadowcroft/Carl Taylor on 0161 474 2418/2430 or email: daniel.meadowcroft@stockport.gov.uk/carl.taylor@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 proposed construction of a vehicle crossing as part of a footway resurfacing project on Ssndringham Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the construction of a vehicle crossing as part of a footway resurfacing project on Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme at an approximate cost of £350 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation).