Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 December 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 16 December 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

To consider whether it is in the public interest to exclude the public during consideration of agenda item 9 (Land and Property at the former Torkington Depot, Hazel Grove) which contains information marked “not for publication” by virtue of Category 3, ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

RESOLVED – That in order to prevent the disclosure of information which is not for publication relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority) the disclosure of which would not be fair and would therefore be in breach of Data Protection principles, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the ‘not for publication’ appendix to Agenda Item 8 (Land and Property at the former Torkington Depot, Hazel Grove(FIN 85)).

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair and Executive Councillors on any matters within the powers and duties of the Executive, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.  (Questions must be submitted no later than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting on the card provided.  These are available at the meeting and at local libraries and information centres. You may also submit your question online at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions ).

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Executive on any matter within its powers and duties, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One question had been received prior to the meeting from a questioner who was not present at the meeting and in accordance with the procedure for asking questions it was stated that a written response would be provided.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People)

The Plan attached provides an update on the work of Youth Off ending Services as monitored through the Youth Offending Services Partnership Board, which in turn reports to the Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) and the Children’s Trust Board. This document provides an interim update on the work so far before a further Youth Justice Plan, which focuses on ‘Capacity and Capability’, is submitted in April/May 2012 as required by the Youth Justice Board.

The Executive is requested to endorse and recommend the Youth Justice Plan for adoption by the Council Meeting.

Officer contact: Jacqui Belfield-Smith, 0161 476 2876, jacqui.belfield-smith@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider an interim update on the work of the Youth Offending Services before the submission of a further Youth Justice Plan focussing on ‘Capacity and Capabilities’ later in 2012.

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to endorse and adopt the Youth Justice Plan.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Environment)

The report sets out the background to the development of a joint Development Plan Document (DPD) covering waste (the Waste Plan) by the ten Greater Manchester Authorities. This Plan has undergone a series of consultations to identify locations for future waste management facilities and to develop a suite of waste planning policies.  The Waste Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State on 28th February 2011. The Inspector has now confirmed the soundness of the Submission Plan which can now be adopted by each of the ten Greater Manchester Local Planning Authorities.

The Executive is invited to recommend that the Council Meeting adopt the Greater Manchester Joint Waste Development Plan Document and subsequent changes to the Stockport Local Development Framework Proposal Map from 1 April 2012.

Officer contact: Richard Wood, 0161 474 4386, richard.wood@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Environment) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider the current position on the development of the Greater Manchester Joint Waste Development Plan following confirmation from the Planning Inspectorate of the soundness of the Submission Plan previously agreed by the Council in September 2010.

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to adopt from 1 April 2012 the Greater Manchester Joint Waste Development Plan Document and subsequent changes to the Stockport Local Development Framework Proposal Map.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Finance)

The report proposes the disposal of Council owned land and property at the former Torkington depot for redevelopment purposes.  The property is no longer required for operational purposes and following the preparation of a planning brief, the site has been marketed for regeneration and development purposes.  Following marketing an offer has been received for the purchase of the site for redevelopment for residential use.  The proposed development, subject to planning approval, will comprise a residential care home and regeneration of existing listed buildings for ancillary uses to the residential home.

The Executive is recommended to approve the Disposal of the land and property and delegate to the Council’s Solicitor authority, in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Finance), to appropriate the site to planning purposes, if applicable, and enter into the appropriate legal documentation.

(Note: the report contains a confidential appendix circulated to Executive Councillors only)

Officer contact: Murray Carr, 0161 474 3649, murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Finance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider the proposed disposal for redevelopment of land and property owned by the Council at the former Torkington depot, Hazel Grove.

(Note: The report included a ‘not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to executive councillors only).

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the disposal of the land and property at the former Torkington depot, Hazel Grove as detailed on the plan appended to the report, and authority given to the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services), in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Finance) to appropriate the site to “Planning Purposes”, if necessary, and enter into appropriate legal agreements.

To consider a report of Executive Councillor (Regeneration)

The documents included within the agenda are the Stockport Economic Development Strategy 2012-17 and the accompanying Action Plan 2012-14. The development of the Strategy and Plan has been overseen by the Stockport Economic Alliance and developed in conjunction with New Economy Manchester, building on the 2010 Local Area Assessment (of the economy) for Stockport. Both documents have been subject to consultation with a number of stakeholders including the Environment & Economy Scrutiny Committee and Stockport Partnership.

The Executive is invited to comment on and approve the Stockport Economic Development Strategy 2012-17 and Action Plan 2012-14.

Officer contact: Sharon Mayo, 0161 474 3733, sharon.mayo@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider the new Stockport Economic Development Strategy 2012-17 and the accompanying Action Plan for 2012-14, following consultation with partners and stakeholders.

Executive councillors welcomed the Strategy and the commitment it demonstrated to supporting economic growth in Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Stockport Economic Development Strategy 2012-17 and Action Plan 2012-14 be approved.

The Leader of the Council to report at the meeting.

Officer contact: Craig Ainsworth,  0161 474 3204, craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council invited the Executive Meeting to consider nominations for the Offices of Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the Civic Year 2012/13.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Leader of the Council be authorised to submit to the Council Meeting a nomination for election to the Office of Mayor for the Civic Year 2012/13.

(2) That the Council Meeting be recommended to invite Councillor Anthony O’Neill to allow his name to be put forward for appointment to the Office of Deputy Mayor for the Civic Year 2012/13.