Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 February 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 3 February 2015  were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare any interests which they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that an urgent decision had been taken by the Corporate Director for Place Management, in consultation with the Chair of the Area Committee and Ward Councillors, approving an application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green on 7 March 2015.

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.

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 when the Area Committee would be inviting local community groups to submit bids for funding from the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust.

The Chair advised that at previous meetings of the Area Committee, Members had considered whether or not to make a distribution of the Trust and had agreed to consider the issue with regard to the effect of loneliness amongst elderly residents in the area and the consequential effect on their health.

The local 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:-

• Residents on School Hill, Cheadle had reported that they were pleased with the work that had been carried out there to reduce the accumulation of litter and had enquired about the possibility of a litter bin.
• The process for the inspection of litter and vandalism at electricity substations was raised.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance

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

No petitions were submitted.

A representative of the organisation Give2Gain will attend the meeting to make a presentation on developing Stockport Timebank and how it can make a difference to people’s lives, for example in reducing loneliness and addressing isolation.

Details of the organisation can be accessed at the following website: www.give2gain.org

Nick Dixon, Adult Social Care Commissioner from the Council, and Lynn Sbaih, Give2Gain Volunteer Timebank Coordinator, attended the meeting to make a presentation on the role of Stockport Timebank and how it could make a difference to people’s lives, for example in reducing loneliness and addressing isolation. A copy of the presentation had been circulated to Members prior to the meeting.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         How Stockport Timebank persuaded people to advise the organisation that they were lonely.

·         What the important components for a timebank to be successful were and how members could be attracted to help it develop.

·         Whether the Tiimebank needed assistance with accommodation or IT equipment etc.

·         The role of Timebanking UK and the concept of time credits was discussed.

·         How to overcome any possible resistance from professionals in the heath service who may view the work of the timebank as low level, despite the important role Give2Gain had when certain elderly, lonely people left hospital.

RESOLVED – That Nick Dixon and Lynn Sbaih be thanked for their attendance and presentation, and for the important work carried out by Stockport Timebank.

To consider an application from St Ann’s Road North Allotment Association to improve the roadways at the site.

Mr Alf Grigg of St Ann’s Road North Allotment Association attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seeking funding to cover the cost of the purchase of limestone and hire of equipment to restore the on-site roadways. The work would preserve the integrity of the roadways and reduce the health and safety risks.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £950 to St Ann’s Road North Allotment Association to cover the cost of the work, comprised as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £450
Heald Green Ward - £450
Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £50

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.

Use of an area of public highway or the placing of 6 tables, 24 chairs and barriers outside the frontage of the White Hart Hotel, High Street, Cheadle, to be used in connection with the use of the White Hart Hotel between the hours of 11:00 and 23:00

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 57234 for the use of an area of public highway for the placing of 6 tables, 24 chairs and barriers outside the frontage of the White Hart Hotel, High Street, Cheadle to be used in connection with the use of the White Hart Hotel between the hours of 11:00 and 23:00,

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted for a temporary period of two years.

DC057383

Listed building consent application for the restoration, conversion, extension, alterations and part demolition of former hospital building to provide 38 residential units

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

DC057381

Full planning application for the restoration, conversion, extension, alterations and part demolition of former hospital building to provide 38 residential units and erection of 117 new houses, with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 57381 for listed building consent for the restoration, conversion, extension, alterations and part demolition of the former hospital building to provide 38 residential units and plan no. 57383 for a full planning application for the restoration, conversion, extension, alterations and part demolition of the former hospital building to provide 38 residential units and erection of 117 new houses, with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space at the Barnes Hospital Site at Kingsway, Cheadle,

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

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 Place Management and the Deputy Chief Executive

The Area Committee is requested to consider whether to dedicate a bridleway over land owned by the Council, including a section of footpath 30(b) Cheadle and Gatley, between Warwick Close and Calderbrook Drive, as shown on the plan attached to the report.

The Area Committee is requested to dedicate a bridleway over land owned by the Council, including a section of footpath 30(b) Cheadle and Gatley, between Warwick Close and Calderbrook Drive, as shown on the plan attached to the report.

Officer Contacts: Ernest Nama/Jackie Connelly on 0161 474 4595/3134 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk/jackie.connelly@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider whether to dedicate a bridleway over land owned by the Council, including a section of Footpath 30(b) Cheadle and Gatley, between Warwick Close and Calderbrook Drive, Cheadle, as shown on the plan attached to the report.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to dedicate a bridleway over land owned by the Council, including a section of Footpath 30(b) Cheadle and Gatley, between Warwick Close and Calderbrook Drive, Cheadle, as shown marked A-B on the plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

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

The report considers the findings of an investigation into the proposed extension of the existing No Waiting At Any Time on Outwood Drive, Heald Green.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the proposed No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Outwood Drive, Heald Green and proposed access protection markings 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@ 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 an investigation into the proposed extension of the existing No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on Outwood Drive, Heald Green.

RESOLVED -  (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the making of the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Outwood Drive, Heald Green, at an approximate cost of £525 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Outwood Drive, Heald Green - both sides, from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Outwood Road for a distance of 11.5 metres in a 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.

(3) That approval be given totwo access protection markings being marked on Outwood Drive, Heald Green, as outlined on plan NM8/4146/2014/003 attached to the report.                  

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

The report considers the speed data arising from an investigation into the speed of vehicles using Stanley Road, Heald Green, close to the entrance to its premises.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of two Vehicle Activated Speed Signs on Stanley Road, 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) outlining the results of vehicle speed data obtained arising from an investigation into the speed of vehicles using Stanley Road, Heald Green close to the entrance to the Seashell Trust.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the installation of two Vehicle Activated Speed signs on Wide Base Poles on Stanley Road, Heald Green, subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation, in order to address speeding concerns on Stanley Road, Heald Green, close to the entrance to the Seashell Trust, at an estimated cost of £5,500 with half of the total cost to be funded by the Executive Budget with the remaining half to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

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

To report the findings of a consultation exercise to review the existing School Keep Clear markings and consider extending them to cover an additional entrance point on East Avenue, Heald Green, in the vicinity of Etchells Primary School.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the revocation and introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders on East Avenue, Heald Green 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) regarding the findings of a consultation exercise to review the existing School Keep Clear markings and consider extending them to cover an additional entrance point on East Avenue, Heald Green, in the vicinity of Etchells Primary School.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the making of the following Traffic Regulation Order on East Avenue, Heald Green at an approximate cost of £1,300 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

Revocation of No Stopping Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm on School Entrance Markings

East Avenue, Heald Green - west side, from a point 56 metres north of the projected northerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 116.5 metres in a northerly direction.

          Proposed No Stopping Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm on School Entrance Markings

East Avenue, Heald Green - west side, from a point 30 metres north of the projected northerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 66 metres in a northerly direction.

          East Avenue, Heald Green - west side, from a point 136 metres north of the projected northerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 24.5 metres in a northerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Friday 8.00am – 9.00am & 3.00pm 4.00pm

East Avenue, Heald Green - west side, from a point 96 metres north of the projected northerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 40 metres in a northerly 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, the Order be made.

(3) That approval be given to the introduction of Access Protection Markings, as outlined on plan NM8/4786/003 attached to the report.

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

To consider the outcome of a consultation with residents with regard to converting the existing free Residents Permit Parking Scheme to a chargeable scheme.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the revocation of the Resident Permit Holders Only at Jackson 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) regarding the outcome of a consultation with residents with regard to converting the existing free residents Permit Parking Scheme to a chargeable scheme.

RESOLVED (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the making of the following Traffic Regulation Order  at an approximate cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation):-

Revocation of Resident Permit Holders Only

Jackson Street, Cheadle - west side, from a point 27.5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 15.5 metres in a northerly direction.

Jackson Street, Cheadle - west side, from a point 58.5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 42 metres in a northerly direction.

          Jackson Street, Cheadle - west side, from a point 117 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Jackson Street, Cheadle - west side, from a point 134 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 26 metres in a northerly direction.

          Jackson Street, Cheadle - east side, from a point 58 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 34.5 metres in a northerly direction.

          Jackson Street, Cheadle - east side, from a point 99.1 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 35 metres in a northerly 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 Corporate and Support Services

The report considers a proposal to grant an annual tenancy to The Kids Club in respect of the site for a mobile classroom which is located within the grounds of Bolshaw Primary School, Cross Road, Heald Green.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@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 a proposal to grant an annual tenancy to The Kids Club in respect of the site for a mobile classroom which was located within the grounds of Bolshaw Primary School, Cross Road, Heald Green.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal to grant an annual tenancy to The Kids Club in respect of the site for a mobile classroom which is located within the grounds of Bolshaw Primary School, Cross Road, Heald Green.

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

The report considers an event application from Gatley Village Partnership to hold the Gatley Bike Festival at William Scholes Playing Field and Track on 25 April 2015.

The Area Committee is recommendation to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate paperwork including risk assessment and traffic considerations.

Officer Contact: Sharon Duke on 0161 474 3289 or email: sharon.duke@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 application from Gatley Village Partnership to hold the Gatley Bike Festival as William Scholes Playing Fields and Track on 25 April 2015.

RESOLVED – That the application from Gatley Village Partnership to hold the Gatley Bike Festival at William Scholes Playing Fields and Track on 25 April 2015 be approved, subject to the production of appropriate paperwork including a risk assessment and traffic considerations.

To consider an application from the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers an application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival at William Scholes Playing Fields on 5 July 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of the fee and appropriate documents, including a map/route of the parade, risk assessment, insurance documents etc.

Officer Contact: Sharon Duke on 0161 474 3289 or email: sharon.duke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival at William Scholes Playing Fields on 5 July 2015.

 RESOLVED - That the application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival at William Scholes Playing Fields on 5 July 2015 be approved, subject to the payment of the fee and production of appropriate documents, including a map/route of the parade, risk assessment, insurance documents etc.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been place on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

Councillor Porgess reported that the one way system on the Councillor Lane service road, Cheadle was being ignored by some motorists and it was a danger to local residents.

RESOLVED – That the installation of a camera in order to identify motorists who transgressed the Traffic Regulation Order on the Councillor Lane service road be investigated.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People

The Area Committee is requested to provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at Cheadle 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 provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at Cheadle Primary School.

Councillor Peter Burns reported that he term of office of Mr Ian Cotterill at Prospect Vale Primary School was shortly to expire and he had expressed an interest in continuing in the role.

RESOLVED –  (1) That the Authority vacancy at Cheadle Primary School be noted.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve the reappointment of Mr Ian Cotterill to the Governing Body of Prospect Vale Primary School.

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

The report sets out an application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 4 April and 2 May 2014.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 4 April and 2 May 2014, subject to the production of appropriate papers.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: 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) regarding an application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 4 April and 2 May 2015.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 4 April and 2 May 2015, subject to the production of appropriate papers and the following:-

·         The scale of the event remaining approximately the same.

·         Consideration being given to whether there would be any loss of amenity for residents of Queens Gardens, for example resulting from noise from a band.

·         Consideration being given to putting up temporary fencing around the pond on Cheadle Green.