Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 September 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 24 September 2013 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 agenda items for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Committee.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also details the current position with regard to the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or e mail: david.clee@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Chair advised the meeting that Remembrance Day Services would be taking place in the Cheadle area on Sunday 10 November 2013 as follows:-

-       Cheadle – 11.00am

-       Cheadle Hulme – 9.55am

-       Gatley – 10.45am

-       Heald Green – 12 noon.

She advised that further details were available on the Council’s Website.

The Chair also expressed her thanks to local residents for the work they had carried out in liaising with the various agencies involved with regard to the drainage problems on Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One public question was submitted requesting an apology to comments made by Officers from Stockport Homes at a meeting held with local residents on 30 July 2013 to discuss the drainage problems on Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager liaise with Officers from Stockport Homes and request a response to the questioner in writing.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last Committee meeting. 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:-

·         Flooding on Ladybridge Road and Albert Road in Cheadle Hulme. Residents had now been advised that the gulleys would be cleaned every three months and that the culvert that ran along Queens Road was under investigation.

·         The installation of new lamp posts on Councillor Lane, Cheadle.

·         The condition of the pavement on Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme.

·         When street cleansing was scheduled to take place on Warren Avenue, Cheadle.

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.

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

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Cheadle on behalf of the Cheadle Christmas Planning Group

To consider an application from St Mary’s Parish Church, Cheadle, on behalf of the Cheadle Christmas Planning Group, for funding towards the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market to be held on 7 December 2013, to be run in conjunction with the Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from St. Mary’s Parish Church, Cheadle, on behalf of the Cheadle Christmas Planning Group, for funding towards the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market to be held on 7 December 2013, to be run in conjunction with the Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green. The Area Committee was advised that any award of funding was conditional upon Members granting the On-Street Event Application to be considered later on in the meeting (see Minute 9 below).

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 to St. Mary’s Parish Church, on behalf of the Cheadle Christmas Planning Group, from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation) towards the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market to be held on 7 December 2013, subject to the Area Committee granting the On-Street Event Application to be considered later on in the meeting (see Minute 9 below).

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & 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 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 12 dwellings with associated access and ancillary works.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or e mail: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk.

In respect of plan no. 53220 for the erection of twelve dwellings with associated access and ancillary works at the former Greyhound Public House, 169 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme

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

It was then

RESOLVED- That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to determine the application, pending the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement to secure the relevant financial contribution/commuted sum payment towards the provision of children’s and formal open space, in accordance with saved Unitary Development Plan (UDP) policy L1.2 and Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD) policy SIE-2 and the upgrading of the bus stop on the site frontage, as required by the Highway Engineer.

Regeneration and improvement works to Cheadle Green comprising new paving, rebuilding of boundary walls/piers, new and improved pathways, new seating, new information boards, lighting columns, wooden sculpture, relocation of memorial/fountain, new pond, bollards and landscaping works.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan  no. 53091 for the regeneration and improvement works to Cheadle Green comprising new paving, rebuilding of boundary walls/piers, new and improved pathways, new seating, new information boards, lighting columns, wooden sculpture, relocation of memorial/fountain, new pond, bollards and landscaping works at Cheadle Green, Cheadle, it was

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

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals; and enforcement action within the Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or e mail: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report of noted.

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

The report details the findings of the 2013 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour undertaken on 15 March 2013.

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

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of the 2013 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour undertaken on 15 March 2013.

A Member expressed concern about the stained brickwork on the retail and residential development at Warwick Mall, High Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines an application for an on street trading application for the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Markets on the High Street in Cheadle on 7 December 2013 from 11.00am until 8.00pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application.

Officer Contact: Cassie Mailvaganam on 0161 218 1582 or e mail: cassie.mailvaganam@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with an on-street trading application from the Cheadle Christmas Steering Group for the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Markets to be held on the High Street, Cheadle on 7 December 2013 between 11.00am and 8.00pm.

RESOLVED – That the on-street trading application from the Cheadle Christmas Steering Group for the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Markets to be held on the High Street, Cheadle on 7 December 2013 between 11.00am and 8.00pm be approved.

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

The report proposes the resurfacing of the carriageway along Priory Road from its junction with Adshall Road to the entrance to Colishall House.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the recommendation in the report.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the proposed resurfacing of the carriageway along Priory Road, Cheadle from its junction with Adshall Road to the entrance to Colishall House.

The Area Committee was reminded that a petition containing twenty one signatures had been submitted to the meeting of the Area Committee held on 9 July 2013 by residents of Coltishall House, Priory Road, Cheadle, requesting the Council to improve the condition of the footpath and roadway leading from Coltishall House.

RESOLVED – (1)That the planing and resurfacing of the carriageway on Priory Road, Cheadle from its junction with Adshall Road to the entrance to Colishall House at an approximate cost of £14,100 be approved, with £8,110 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation) and the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) being requested to fund the additional cost of the scheme (£5,990) from his budget.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to advise the lead petitioner of the Area Committee’s decision.

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

The report follows a request at the last meeting of the Area Committee to provide an update on drainage in the Sandringham Road area of Cheadle Hulme. The report also includes responses from the Council and partner agencies to concerns raised by residents.

The Area Committee is recommended to monitor the situation until the outstanding works are completed.

Officer Contact: Ian O’Donnell on 0161 474 4175 or e mail: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the drainage in the Sandringham Road area of Cheadle Hulme. The report also included responses from the Council and partner agencies to concerns raised by residents.

Representatives of United Utilities and Stockport Homes also attended the Meeting to respond to Members’ questions.

The following comments were made and issues raised:-

·         There had been a history of overflowing manhole covers in the area on Grange Avenue, Buckingham Road and Worcester Road. All were connected to a complex system of clean and foul drainage. The outlet to Micker Brook was below the high water mark which hindered drainage.

·         Parking by users of the playing fields on Sandringham Road had been a problem over a number of years. An email had been sent to the home team clubs advising them not to park on Sandringham Road.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to monitor the situation until the outstanding works had been completed.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a further update report on progress and findings to the meeting of the Area Committee to be held on 4 February 2014.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report seeks the views of the Area Committee on the current polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District review currently underway. Any comments received will be incorporated final proposals which will be submitted to the Area Committee in December 2013.

In particular, the Area Committee is invited to consider the following prompts:-

·         Are the existing buildings used as polling stations within you wards convenient to electors within the polling district?

·         Are there any issues with accessibility to any of the polling stations currently used in your ward?

·         If a polling station is not convenient to electors within the polling district are you aware of any other potentially suitable buildings.

·         Are the boundaries of the polling districts well-defined – are there any obstacles to electors reaching their polling station? (NB The review is only concerned with polling districts – the Council has no power to amend ward boundaries which are a matter for the Boundary Commission for England.)

The views of the Area Committee are sought on the existing polling arrangements. Any comments or suggestions will then be considered and a recommended scheme brought back to the Area Committee in December for consideration prior to submission to the Executive and full Council on 23rd January 2014.

Officer contact: Steve Callender/ Karen Randles on 0161 474 3268 or e mail: steve.callender@stockport.gov.uk/karen.randles@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the views of the Area Committee on the current polling arrangements within the Cheadle area in order to inform the current Polling District review.  The report also detailed the current polling places within the Cheadle and Gatley, Cheadle Hulme North and Heald Green wards along with the size of the electorate as at October 2013 and the number of electors that would be eligible to vote in person.

A Member expressed concern that there was nowhere for the tellers to shelter at Queens Road Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report recommends the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) to amend the location of the proposed puffin crossing on High Street, Cheadle between Eden Place and Ashfield Road.

Officer Contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or e mail: mark.james@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) seeking support to amend the position of the proposed puffin crossing on High Street, Cheadle, between Eden Place and Ashfield Road as following further detailed design and consultation with Greater Manchester Urban Traffic Control concerns had been raised regarding the lack of forward visibility to the proposed signal head.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the siting of a puffin pedestrian crossing on High Street, Cheadle approximately 42 metres south west of its junction with Ashfield Road.

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

The report recommends the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) to approve the introduction of a new bus stop bench on Wilmslow Road, Heald Green in the vicinity of Long Lane United Reformed Church.  

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking support for the reinstatement of a bus stop bench on Wilmslow Road, Heald Green in the vicinity of Long Lane United Reformed Church.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the works for the reinstatement of a bus stop bench on Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, as detailed in paragraph 2.4 of the report, at an approximate cost of £1,897 to be funded jointly from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation) and the Strategic Route Budget, with 50% of the cost being met from each of those budgets.

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

The report considers the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents following concerns regarding on street parking on Springfield Road, Gatley.

The report seeks approval to the introduction of a No Waiting at any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Springfield Road, Gatley.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: 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) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents following concerns regarding on street parking on Springfield Road, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That the following ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order be approved at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Springfield Road, Gatley – east side, from the northerly kerb line of The Mews for a distance of 9 metres in a northerly direction.

Springfield Road, Gatley – east side, from the southerly kerb line of The Mews for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

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

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

Councillor Pantall outlined the background to development application DC049456 for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 26 no. new dwellings, access, landscaping, open space and parking at Old Wool Lane, Cheadle.  At the meeting of the Area Committee held on 17 July 2012 Members had recommended that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee undertake a site visit  and at its meeting held on 2 August 2012 the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee had agreed that planning permission be granted for this application, subject to the conditions contained in the report. The report consider by Members had made no specific reference to the proposed temporary closure of the bridleway. The temporary closure of the bridleway had subsequently been extended for a further six months’ period by the Department for Transport on 6 August 2013. It had become apparent that it was not the current practice of Officers to advise Ward Members of temporary closures of public rights of way or requests to extend temporary closures.

RESOLVED – (1) That with regard to future development applications that may include a temporary closure of a public of right of way, the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to include details of the temporary closure in the report.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to ensure that the future procedure for the temporary closure of public rights of way includes consultation with Ward Councillors and, if necessary, Area Committees.

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

The report considers an application from Abney Garden Teas and Friends of Abney Hall Park to hold a Christmas wreath making and carol event at Abney Hall Park Playing Field on 7 and 8 December 2013.

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

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with an application from Abney Garden Teas and the Friends of Abney Hall Park to hold a Christmas wreath making and carol event at Abney Hall Park Playing Field on 7 and 8 December 2013.

RESOLVED – That the application from Abney Garden Teas and the Friends of Abney Hall Park to hold a Christmas wreath making and carol event at Abney Hall Park Playing Field on 7 and 8 December 2013 be approved.

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

The report considers an application from St Cuthbert’s Church to hold a nativity and carol service at Diamond Jubilee Park on 24 December 2013.

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

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with an application from St. Cuthbert’s Church to hold a nativity and carol service at Diamond Jubilee Park on 24 December 2013.

RESOLVED - That the application from St. Cuthbert’s Church to hold a nativity and carol service in Diamond Jubilee Park on 24 December 2013 be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education)

The Area Committee is requested to consider a nomination to the Liberal Democrat vacancy at Meadowbank Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 0161 474 3847 or e mail: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provided a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at Meadowbank Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Liberal Democrat Group vacancy at Meadowbank Primary School be noted.