Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 September 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 28 September 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 this meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

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

The Chair encouraged residents to respond to the consultation in respect to the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and to attend the extraordinary meeting of the Area Committee that would be held later in November. She further reported that there would be an extraordinary meeting of the Area Committee on 23 November in High Lane Village Hall to discuss the A6 MARR mitigation measures.

Councillor Malcolm Allen reported that he would like to place an item on the agenda for the December meeting of the Area Committee to discuss how the Area Committee will utilise the Open Forum agenda item at future meetings.

Councillors Tom Dowse reminded those present that there would be a number of Remembrance Sunday events held on Sunday 13^th November in the area and encouraged everyone to attend if possible.

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 submit 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 question was submitted in respect to the repair of footpath no 59, Marple which ran from the junction of Manor Road and Oakdene Road in a westerly direction to Bowden Lane.

Councillor Geoff Abell responded to the question.

RESOLVED – That the question be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration and that an update be reported to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

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.

Tim Devine (Public Realm Service) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Marple area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Highway safety inspections continued and a leaf clearing programme had commenced on 24 October 2016.

·         Footway and carriageway resurfacing at Bramway, High Lane was 90% complete following flood damage.

·         Numerous utilities repairs were being undertaken in the area including Compstall Bridge, Torkington Road, Andrew Street and Buxton Road.

·         An update was requested in respect to Coombes Avenue, Marple.

·         Flooding problems persisted on Windlehurst Road and Councillors asked that drains be inspected.

·         Overgrown trees at the junction of Windlehurst Road and Torkington Lane.

·         Councillors asked that the recent overflow of the Canal in Marple Bridge be referred to the Canal and River Trust.

·         A blocked drain outside the Midland Hotel on Brabyns Brow.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

No petitions were submitted.

The future of Manchester Airport

Wendy Sinfield (Manchester Airport Group) will attend the meeting to talk about the way that aircraft currently operate, how they currently affect the Marple and surrounding area and the airspace in the future associated with navigation changes.

With the consent of the Area Committee this item was withdrawn.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution)

This report affords an opportunity to discuss the Executive’s proposed approach taken to addressing the financial challenges in the 207/18 budget, the details of which are set out in a series of business cases and working papers that may be seen to have different implications or the potential for varied impact across different parts of the Borough.

The Area Committee is invited to consider and comment on the following budget proposals:-

2016/17 Business Cases

·         Waste

·         Council Tax Discount Scheme

Executive Working Papers

·         Working with Communities

·         Localities Programme

A member of the Executive will attend the meeting to present the proposals and to respond to questions.

Officer contact: Steve Skelton, 0161 474 3174, steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing Councillors and members of the public with the opportunity to comment on proposals to address the financial challenges in 2017/2018 the details of which were set out in a series of business cases and working papers.

Councillor David Sedgewick (Executive Councillor, Reform & Governance) attended the meeting on behalf of the Executive and answered questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to the report.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The aim of all policy and decision making was to ensure that those most at risk of being left behind receive the services they need to fulfil their potential and play an active role in local life

·         The Council had to make total savings of £60m by 2020, in addition to the £65m that had been saved in the period 2010-2015. The Executive was proposing to implement a two year budget initially which incorporated a 3.99% rise in Council Tax – 2% of which was ring fenced for Adult Social Care.

·         Maximising Income was at the core of the ambition to protect local services.

·         The proposal to increase the black bin size to accommodate resident’s non-recyclable waste and moving to a three week bin collection was on the whole not supported.

·         It was suggested that increasing the size of the black bin whilst trying to increase recycling rates was sending a confusing message. Rather than spend money purchasing new bins, it was suggested that additional investment be made to educate the public both in respect to the importance of recycling but the considerable budget savings that Councils are able to make as recycling rates increase.

·         It was suggested that those areas in the borough with the lowest recycling rates be targeted with an educational campaign

·         The possibility of Stockport Council terminating the contract with the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority was discussed as an option with a view to enabling residents to recycle more products that were not covered under the contract.

·         The impact of Business rates being retained by the Council and the importance of the Council collecting both the Business Rates and Council Tax. Council Officers were making every effort to increase collection rates. On the whole the proposals in relation to the Council Tax Discount Scheme were supported.

·         There was unanimous agreement that Area Committee should be heavily involved in the decision making for the Stockport Community Investment Fund.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the comments be referred to the Executive for consideration.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

1.    Trans Stockport

A representative of the Democratic Services submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) from Trans Gender requesting funding towards a number of projects in support of the establishment of the group.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £100.00 (to be divided equally between the two wards) to the Trans Gender Group to support a number of projects in the establishment of the group.

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 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.

In connection with change of use to dog day care (No overnight stays, just daytime care from 08:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday) at Unit 3, Simpsons Business Centre, Buxton Road, Hazel Grove.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 61974 for change of use to dog day care (no overnight stays: day care from 8.00am to 19.00pm – Monday to Friday) at Unit 3, Simpsons Business Centre, Buxton Road, Hazel Grove,

the applicant spoke in support of the application

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with a ground floor side extension to provide a new kitchen dining room, below which will be, at basement level, a boot room, a utility room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. We propose, in addition, to build a standalone garage/workshop at the Nook, Higher Cliffe, Strines.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

In respect to plan no. 62426 for ground floor side extension to provide a new kitchen dining room, below which at basement level will be a boot room, utility room, two bedrooms and a bathroom and in addition, a standalone garage/workshop at The Nook, Higher Cliffe, Strines, it was

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

In connection with conversion of public house (use class A4) to three residential cottages (use class A3) with external alterations, single storey and first floor extension to the north of the property, infill extension to lower ground floor, landscaping and associated works at the Royal Oak Public House, 121 Strines Road, Strines.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 63200 for conversion of public house (use class A4) to three residential cottages (use class A3) with external alterations, single storey and first floor extension to the north of the property, infill extension to lower ground floor, landscaping and associated works at The Royal Oak Public House, 121 Strines Road, Strines,

the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was the

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

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings and progress on authorised enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a consultation by BT on proposals to remove 35 public payphones in Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed removal of BT payphones within its purview.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 0161 218 1982 or email: suzanne.broomhead@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) informing the Area Committee of a consultation being undertaken by British Telecom who were proposing to remove 35 public payphones in Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

To consider an application submitted by the Management Committee of the provisional Marple Neighbourhood Forum seeking to establish Marple Neighbourhood Forum relating to the recently designated Neighbourhood Area under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

The Area Committee are invited to comment on the report, prior to its consideration by the Executive Meeting and Council Meeting.

Officer Contact: Sally Maguire on 0161 2738 or email: sally.maguire@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application seeking to establish Marple Neighbourhood Forum under the Provisions of the Localism Act 2011 and make any comments prior to the report being considered by the Executive and Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That the application be approved in so far as the Area Committee is concerned.

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

This report is to provide an overview of the current Road Safety provision in and around the educational facilities in Stockport. It gives information about the current road safety training provision in the schools and a review of the current issues faced in terms of road safety around education sites in peak periods. The report also considered the potential for the introduction of further provision in regards to Road Safety in and around educational facilities and the resource implications of expanding these areas of work to develop a comprehensive approach to road safety around schools.

The report will be considered by the Children & Young People’s Scrutiny Committee on 2 November 2016.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report and identify any local issues or priorities.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, Nick Whelan on Tel 0161-474-4351 / 4907 or email sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk / nick.whelan@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 overview of the current road safety provision in and around educational facilities and providing information review of current issues in respect to road safety around educational facilities at peak traffic times.

Councillors identified a number of schools in the Marple Area Committee area that suffered from severe road safety and parking issues including Rose Hill Primary School, Brabyns Prep School and Ludworth Primary – although there were many others. There was general agreement that educating parents on the need to act responsibly when dropping off and picking up their children was extremely important and that enforcement/preventative measures implements would only work if Head Teachers and School Governors were consulted.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted

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

The report outlines the findings of the investigation into providing No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Peacefield and Yew Tree Close in Marple.

The Area Committee are requested to consider and approve the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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 a proposal to introduce traffic regulation orders on Peacefield and Yew Tree Close, Marple.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertisement of following scheme and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order for the following to be funded at an approximate cost of £550 via the Area Committee delegated budget (Marple South ward allocation)

No Waiting at Any Time:

Peacefield

South East side from a point 10 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Yew Tree Close in a South Westerly direction to a point 10 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of Yew Tree Close.

Yew Tree Close

Both sides from the South Easterly kerb line of Peacefield in a South Easterly

direction for a distance of 10 metres.

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

The report provides a detailed response to the questions raised by Members of the Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee in June 2016, an independent investigation into the causes of the flooding, the Council’s initial response to the flooding, its response to the recovery phase and the actions that the Council could take to minimise the impact of future flooding events.

The Area Committee are invited to:-

·         comment on the draft Jacobs Section 19 Investigation Report and recommend that the Executive Meeting approves the final report.

·         recommend that the Executive Meeting supports the implementation of the flood damage repair programme for Council assets and supports that reserves are utilised to finance this work.

·         comment on the proposal for the Council to host a Partner Agency meeting with all key partners including the Environment Agency and United Utilities to develop a joined up response to our action plan.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 02161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a detailed response to questions raised at the Executive and Council meetings about flooding incidents in June.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Councillors identified a number of areas that had suffered problems with flooding which were not included in the report including  Cromley Road and Windlehurst Road.

·         Station Road in Strines should also be mentioned as well as the Canal flooding in Station Road.

·         Gulley cleansing schedules should be reviewed to ensure that the area’s most prone to flooding are given the highest priority.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@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 on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide and update to the next meeting in respect to:-

·         The consultation on the playing of football in Marple Memorial Park

·         Works being undertaken on Buxton Lane

·         Hollins Green Road

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to amend the update in respect to Emfield Drive by deleting reference to support from PCSO’s and the addition of a desire to investigate the implementation of signage.