Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 August 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 August 2016 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 Interest

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. The report also included the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Members of the Area Committee be advised when the Traffic Regulation Orders in the vicinity of Oak Tree Primary School, Cheadle Hulme were in place.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to reconsider the request for a Residential Parking Scheme on Charlotte Street, Cheadle.

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

The Chair congratulated the Gatley Carrs Conservation Group on the upkeep and maintenance of Gatley Carrs, and the award of a Green Flag Award for the fourth consecutive time.

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 local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

David Wilson (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The number of overflowing litterbins in Cheadle Hulme and Heald Green, and problems with litter outside the takeaway shops on Wilmslow Road, Cheadle were highlighted.

·         A Member requested clarification on the significance of the markings on roads when work was to be undertaken by the Council or utility companies.

·         A resident expressed concern that it was unclear on the new path on Manchester Road, Cheadle which side of the path was devoted to cyclists and which to pedestrians.

·         A resident expressed concern at the fly tipping at the car park on Frances Street, Cheadle.

·         In response to a question from a member of the public, Members advised that there were currently no plans for the site of the former Orrishmere Primary School in Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

Ladybrook/Mickerbrook Footpath

To report the receipt of a petition from 12 residents of the Ladybridge Estates (Twining Brook Road, Edenbridge Road and Calderbrook Drive) requesting the Council’ to fill in the puddles on the Ladybrook/Mickerbrook footpath, as the path is currently impassable’.

Ladybrook/Mickerbrook Footpath

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a petition from twelve residents of the Ladybridge Estates (Twining Brook Road, Edenbridge Road and Calderbrook Drive) requesting the Council to ‘fill in the puddles on the Ladybrook/Mickerbrook footpath, as the path is currently impassable’.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

The Area Committee and members of the public are asked to comment on the key considerations arising from the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan and provide suggestions as to how the Executive can best utilise the Committee to engage with local residents in their area.

 The Plan is a medium term plan (up to 2020/21) and forecast of the Council’s expected financial position and looks at both the income the Council is forecast to receive and the spending pressures it is facing.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Executive (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the key considerations arising from the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) up to 2020/21, and seeking the views of the Area Committee and the public on the principles agreed by the Executive that would inform how it engaged on setting future budgets.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed that no firm budget proposals for budget savings were yet in the public domain at this time in the financial year. It was at that juncture that local residents could more usefully have their say.

·         The continuing focus on jobs and businesses in the Medium Term Financial Plan was supported.

·         Support was expressed for the development of community and joined-up local services. Joined-up services should lead to better health and social care services in the borough.

·         Concern was expressed about the effect on the third sector as the Council was faced with making even more savings.

·         Support was expressed for providing targeted support to the concentrations of deprivation in the borough.

 RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

A Community Safety Officer and a representative of Greater Manchester Police will attend the meeting in connection with anti-social behaviour at Councillor Lane/Adshall Road and Lavington Avenue Guide Hut, Cheadle.

Jonathan Headlam from the Community Safety section and PC Phil Gibbs and PCSO Jane Demidoff from Greater Manchester Police attended the meeting in connection with recent anti-social behaviour by young people outside the shops at the junction of Councillor Lane/Adshall Road, Cheadle, the Lavington Avenue Guide Headquarters in Cheadle and in Diamond Jubilee Park, Cheadle.

The Area Committee was advised of the joined up working which had occurred in the area, involving Mossbank Homes, Stockport Homes , the Youth Offending Team, social services, the families of the young people involved and work being undertaken with local schools. Residents were encouraged to continue to report incidents and action was being taken against three individuals. The cases against most of the perpetrators had not proceeded to prosecution. Two dispersal orders had been issued, one in July and one in September.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The police were in contact with the schools where the young people attended, but there was no pattern as to which schools they attended or how regularly they attended school. The work of the Community Safety section with the schools, through the Youth Offending Team, was of vital importance

·         Members commended the volume of work undertaken by the police.

·         The aim of the police was to identify the ringleaders and to divert staff resources to the hotspots. If the names of the individuals could be identified, letters would be sent to their parents.

·         There were extensive powers available to the police under public order legislation.

·         The Cheadle SK8 website could be used to highlight the issues to the local community.

RESOLVED – (1) That Jonathan Headlam, PC Phil Gibbs and PCSO Jane Demidoff be thanked for their attendance.

(2) That Inspector Neil Cook be thanked for the action he has taken in response to the anti-social behaviour in the Cheadle area.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Cheadle Village Partnership towards the provision and promotion of events on the day of the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market on 3 December 2016.

A representative of Cheadle Village Partnership attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application from Cheadle Village Partnership towards the provision and promotion of events on the day of the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market on 3 December 2016.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £1,000 towards the provision and promotion of events on the day of the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market on 3 December 2016, to be funded from the Ward Flexibility Funding allocations as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £500

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £500

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Cheadle and Gatley Junior Football Club towards the cost of a new storage container.

A representative of Cheadle and Gatley Junior Football Club attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application from Cheadle and Gatley Junior Football Club towards the cost of a new storage container.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £750 towards the cost of a new storage container, to be funded from the Ward Flexibility Funding allocations as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £250

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £250

Heald Green Ward - £250

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Lavington Avenue Guide Headquarters for the replacement of plants and planters damaged in recent criminal damage.

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

Consideration was given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Lavington Avenue Guide Headquarters, Cheadle towards the replacement of plants and planters damaged in recent criminal damage (See Minute 5(vi) from this meeting).

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £50 from the Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation towards the replacement of plants and planters at Lavington Avenue Guide Headquarters, Cheadle.

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

(a)  To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration on any planning applications relevant to the Cheadle area.

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

A development application was 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.

Proposed extension at rear and new shopfront.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 62110 for the proposed extension at the rear and new shopfront at 7a 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.

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 Democratic Services Manager 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 Deputy Chief Executive

The report sets out a nomination to list the Newboult Road allotment site, Cheadle as an Asset of Community Value under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

The Area Committee is requested to make a formal decision as to  whether under the terms of the Community Right to Bid, the Newboult Road allotment site is an asset of community value or not, and the rationale for reaching that decision.

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 Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) setting out a nomination from the Newboult Road Allotment Association to list the Newboult Road allotment site, Cheadle as an Asset of Community Value under the provisions of the Localism Act 2012.

The Area Committee was advised that the Community Right to Bid was one of the community rights derived from the Localism Act 2012. The Right provided for voluntary and community organisations with a local connection to nominate an asset (land and buildings) for inclusion on a list of community assets. Should a listed asset come up for sale, voluntary and community organisations would have a chance to delay a sale by up to six months in order to prepare a bid to buy the asset.

The Area Committee considered the information provided in Section 3 of the report and it was then :-

RESOLVED -  That the Newboult Road Allotment Site (‘the Asset’) be listed as an Asset of Community Value as the Asset’s main use (i.e. not ancillary) has recently been or is presently being used to further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community and could reasonably do so in the future i.e. within the next five years.

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

The report sets out a set of proposals, principally the provision of directional road signage, aimed at publicising Abney Hall Park as a venue of recreational and historical value and increasing awareness and visitor numbers to the park.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the proposals in the report, subject to funding being secured.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out a set of proposals, principally the provision of directional road signage, aimed at publicising Abney Hall Park as a venue of recreational and historical value and increasing awareness and visitor numbers to the park.

Members welcomed the report, but felt that with a limited budget and the fact that Gatley Carrs Conservation Group had paid for their own directional signs to Gatley Carrs, monies should be spent on marketing the park and themed ideas to attract people, such as a heritage trail and the links of the hall to notable figures such as Agatha Christie. It was suggested that a meeting be held to which representatives the Cheadle Civic Society, Friends of Abney Hall Park and the Abney Centre would be invited to consider ideas for the marketing of Abney Hall Park.

RESOLVED - That a meeting be held to which representatives of the Cheadle Civic Society, Friends of Abney Hall Park and the Abney Centre would be invited to consider ideas for the marketing of Abney Hall Park.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager

The reports sets out the applications received for funding from the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust in accordance with the Area Committee’s previous decision to reserve £25,000 from the Trust towards addressing the effect of loneliness amongst elderly residents and the consequential effect on their health.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the applications

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

As the Area Committee acts as Trustee for the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, Members are reminded of the need to consider whether the recommendations in this report further the charitable objects of the Trust and to give no weight to the interests of the Council if the Council’s interests do not align with those of the Trust.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the applications received for funding from the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust in accordance with the Area Committee’s previous decision to reserve £25,000 from the Trust towards addressing the effect of loneliness amongst elderly residents and the consequential effect on their health.

RESOLVED – (1) That a meeting of a sub-group be arranged, comprising one Member from each of the Wards in the Cheadle area, to consider the applications received.

(2) That authority to make any grants prior to the next meeting of the Area Committee be delegated to the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Area Committee and members of the sub-group identified in (1) above.

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

To consider the options to make it more difficult for drivers to drive through the ‘No Entry’ and drive the wrong way along the short section of Gatley Green.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the information provided agree to consult with residents/businesses prior to any decision is made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@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 options to make it more difficult for drivers to drive through the ‘No Entry’ and drive the wrong way along the short section of Gatley Green.

RESOLVED – That further options be considered, in consultation with the Ward Spokesperson, and a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

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

The reports sets out the results of an investigation into the problems caused by staff working at the Southgate Office Centre parking on Wilmslow Road and preventing buses from drawing into the kerb to allow passengers to board and alight onto the footpath.

The report seeks approval to the introduction of a ‘No Stopping Except for Buses’ Clearway Order on an existing bus stop situated on the east side of Wilmslow Road, south of the Southgate Business Park.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@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 the problems caused by staff working at the Southgate Office Centre parking on Wilmslow Road, Heald Green and preventing buses from drawing onto the kerb to allow passengers to board and alight onto the footpath.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following ‘No Stopping Except for Buses’ Clearway Order on an existing bus stop situated on the east side of Wilmslow Road, south of the Southgate Business Park, at an approximate cost of £300 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

Position of Bus Stop Bay

Wilmslow Road, Heald Green

East Side – from a point 32 metres, north east of the boundary line of property no. 329 tor a distance of 23 metres in a south westerly direction.

The order is established under Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (none Traffic Regulation Order based).

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into problems of residents on Wood Street entering and leaving their properties due to vehicles parking in front of their properties.

The Area Committee is requested approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out in the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@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 into problems of residents on Wood Street, Cheadle entering and leaving their properties due to vehicles parking in front of their properties.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation  Order on Wood Street, Cheadle, at an approximate cost of £900 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Revoke Existing Traffic Regulation Order

No Waiting 8.00am to 6.00pm

Church Street, Cheadle - both sides for the entire length.

Wood Street, Cheadle - south side, from the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Church Street, for a distance of 11 metres in a north easterly direction.

No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm

Wood Street, Cheadle- south side, from a point 11 metres north east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Church Street, for a distance of 39 metres.

Wood Street, Cheadle - north side, from the intersection of the eastern kerb line line of Church Street to the intersection of the western kerb line of Chandley Street.

Lime Grove, Cheadle – south side, from the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Church Street to the intersection of the western kerb line of Mary’s Street.

Lime Grove, Cheadle - east side, from a point 1.6 metres north of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Hall Street heading in south east direction, then a north easterly direction to Mary’s Street.

Chandley Street, Cheadle- west side, from the intersection of the southern kerb line of Lime Grove for a distance of 4 metres in a south easterly direction.

No Waiting at Any Time

Lime Grove, Cheadle– west side, from the intersection of the southern kerb line of Hall Street, to the intersection of the western kerb line of Church Street.

Hall Street, Cheadle -south side, from the intersection of the western kerb line of Lime Grove, for a distance of 12.3 metres in a south westerly direction.

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order Schedule

No Waiting 8.00am to 6.00pm

Church Street, Cheadle - west side, for its entire length

No Waiting at Any Time

Church Street, Cheadle- east side, from the intersection of the southern kerb line of Lime Grove, to a point 10 metres south of the southern kerb line of Wood Street.

Lime Grove, Cheadle

South side, from the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Church Street for a distance of 7 metres in a north easterly direction.

South side, from the intersection of the western kerb line of Chandley Street, for a distance of 5 metres in a south westerly direction

Hall Street, Cheadle  - south side, from the intersection of the western kerb line of Lime Grove for a distance of 12.3 metres in a south westerly direction.

Chandley Street, Cheadle - west side, for its entire length.

Wood Street, Cheadle - both sides, for its entire length.

No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm

Lime Grove, Cheadle

South side, from the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Chandley Street  to the intersection of the western kerb line of Mary’s Street.

South side, from a point 5 metres west of the intersection of the western kerb line of Chandley Street to a point 7 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Church Street.

East side, from a point 6 metres north of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Hall Street heading in south east direction, then a north easterly direction to Mary’s Street.

(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 results of an investigation into problems caused by the number of vehicles that park very close to the junction of Milton Crescent and Chadvil Road making it difficult to manoeuvre in and out of their driveways.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the No Waiting At any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Milton Crescent and Chadvil Road, Cheadle and, subject to no objections being received the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@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) setting out the results of an investigation into problems caused by the number of vehicles that park very close to the junction of Milton Crescent and Chadvil Road, Cheadle making it difficult to manoeuvre in and out of their driveways.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Milton Crescent and Chadvil Road, Cheadle at an approximate cost of £650 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order Schedule

Milton Crescent, Cheadle – No Waiting at Any Time - west side, from a point, 10 metres south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Chadvil Road, to a point 18 metres north of the intersection of the northern kerb line of Chadvil Road.

Chadvil Road, Cheadle – No Waiting at Any Time - both sides, from the intersection of the western kerb line of Milton Crescent for a distance of 10 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.

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into parking issues around the Hawthorm Road/Cedar Road/Burnside Road junction, caused mainly by parents dropping off/picking up their children attending Gatley Primary School.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@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 parking issues around the Hawthorn Road/Cedar Road/Burnside Road junction, caused mainly by Parents dropping off/picking up their children attending Gatley Primary School.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Hawthorn Road, Cedar Road and Burnside Road, Gatley, at an approximate cost of £650 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Schedule

Hawthorn Road, Gatley – No Waiting at Any Time

North side – From a point 11 metres west of the intersection of the western kerb line of Cedar Road, to a point 14.5 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Cedar Road.

South side – From a point 13.50 metres, west of the intersection of the western kerb line of Burnside Road, to a point 11.50 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Burnside Road.

Cedar Road, Gatley – No Waiting at Any Time

Both sides – From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Hawthorn Road, for a distance of 12 metres in a northerly direction.

Burnside Road, Gatley – No Waiting at Any Time

Both sides – From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Hawthorn Road, for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received 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 results of an investigation into the problems at the junction of Brystan Gardens/A34 Kingsway, Gatley caused by parked vehicles causing an obstruction, together with reduced highway visibility creating a hazard.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the No Waiting At any Time Traffic Regulation Order at Braystan Gardens/A34 Kingsway, Gatley, as set out in the report, and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@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 the problems at the junction of Braystan Gardens/A34 Kingsway, Gatley caused by parked vehicles causing an obstruction, together with reduced highway visibility creating a hazard.

RESOLVED - That the Area Committee be minded to approve a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Braystan Gardens/A34 Kingsway, Gatley at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order Schedule

A34 Kingsway, Gatley – No Waiting at Any Time

West Side – From a point 11.5 metres south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Braystan Gardens, to a point 10 metres north of the northern kerb line of Braystan Gardens.

Braystan Gardens, Gatley – No Waiting at Any Time

Both Sides – From the intersection of the western kerb line of the A34 Kingsway, for a distance of 20 metres in a westerly direction.

Kingsway (Off Braystan Gardens), Gatley – No Waiting at Any Time

West Side – From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Braystan Gardens, for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

East Side – From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Braystan Gardens, for a distance of 12 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 Place Management and Regeneration

The report sets out the results of an investigation into inconsiderate parking on South Park Road, Gatley, in the vicinity of the sharp bend.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the No Waiting At  Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on South Park Road, Gatley, as set out in the report, and, subject to no objections being received, within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@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 inconsiderate parking on South Park Road, Gatley in the vicinity of the sharp bend.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Traffic Regulation  Order on South Park Road, Gatley at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded from the Ara Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order Schedule           

South Park Road, Gatley – No Waiting at Any Time

South / West Side – from the boundary of property Nos 7 and 9, heading in a

northerly, then easterly direction for a distance of 29 metres.

(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 can be made.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is asked to appoint a councillor to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on Sunday, 13 November 2016.

 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) inviting the Area Committee to nominate a councillor to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on Sunday, 13 November, 2016.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be nominated to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Services indicated on Sunday, 13 November, 2016:-

Cheadle War Memorial – Councillor Keith Holloway

Gatley War Memorial – Councillor – Graham Greenhalgh

Heald Green War Memorial – Councillor Sylvia Humphreys.

On 11 July 2016, the Communities and Local Government Committee launched an inquiry into public parks to examine the impact of reduced local authority budgets on these open spaces and consider concerns that their existence is under threat.  The Committee will look at how parks should be supported now and in the future.

As part of the Inquiry, the Committee has invited submissions of written evidence which need to be received by 30 September 2016.

This is the response submitted on behalf of the Council by the Leader of the Council (Councillor Alex Ganotis) and the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) (Councillor Sheila Bailey).

The report is for information only as the deadline for submission means that it cannot now be amended.  However, any comments that Area Committees wish to make can be fed into the Council's own Open Spaces Review which is currently ongoing.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the response.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a response from the Leader of the Council and the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) (copies of which had been circulated) to the Communities and Local Government Committee Inquiry into Public Parks.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The role of Friends of Parks Groups should be encouraged because of their access to funding streams not available to the Council.

RESOLVED – That the response be noted.