Decisions

Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent executive decisions that have been taken by the council’s executive decision making bodies, such as the Cabinet Meeting, individual Cabinet Members, Area Committees or the Council Meeting itself.

Decisions published

20/11/2020 - New Lease for Stockport Homes’ Lock-up Shop at 3 Penny Lane, Lancashire Hill, Stockport ref: 4837    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 15/01/2021

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Deputy Chief Executive has given authority for a six-year lease to a new tenant at 3 Penny Lane, Lancashire Hill, Stockport.

 

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only

Lead officer: Charlotte Cordingley


23/11/2020 - Land known as Offerton Works Hempshaw Lane Offerton ref: 4833    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 14/01/2021

Effective from: 23/11/2020

Decision:

The Deputy Chief Executive has given approval to the removal of a rent charge of which the Council has the benefit on a previously privately owned site.

 

(Note: The report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

Lead officer: Charlotte Cordingley


20/11/2020 - Sanderling House, Bird Hall Lane ref: 4835    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 14/01/2021

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Deputy Chief Executive has given authority to grant a short term lease to PURE Innovations a local charity of the ground floor at Sanderling House on Bird Hall Lane Depot as detailed in the confidential report.

 

(Note: The report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

Lead officer: Charlotte Cordingley


20/11/2020 - Land at Ann Street, Stockport ref: 4834    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 14/01/2021

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Deputy Chief Executive has given authority to issue a Licence to sublet at the Land at Ann Street, Stockport.

 

(Note: The report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

Lead officer: Charlotte Cordingley


20/11/2020 - Nomination of LA School Governors ref: 4811    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education

Decision published: 20/11/2020

Effective from: 27/11/2020

Decision:

The Cabinet Member for Children, Family Services and Education has nominated the following person to thegoverning board vacancy at the school indicated:

 

Ms D Morley

 

St Thomas’ CE Primary (Stockport)

 

 

Lead officer: Pam Dunham


12/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Friends of Hesketh Park & Mellor Green ref: 4804    For Determination

Decision Maker: Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Made at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Decision published: 19/11/2020

Effective from: 14/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the Friends of Hesketh Park & Mellor Green for a grant of £400 from the ward flexibility budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of developing a number of wildflower areas.

Wards affected: Cheadle Hulme South;

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


12/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Bramhall Together Trust ref: 4809    For Determination

Decision Maker: Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Made at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the  Bramhall Together Trust for a grant of £1,000 from the ward flexibility budget (£500 from each of the Bramhall North and Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) towards the cost of a Christmas Pantomime Trail around the village.

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


12/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Stockport Volleyball Club ref: 4805    For Determination

Decision Maker: Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Made at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Stockport Volleyball Club for a grant of £350 from the ward flexibility budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of training events for young people in Cheadle Hulme.

Wards affected: Cheadle Hulme South;

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


11/11/2020 - Cote Green Road, Marple Bridge ref: 4801    For Determination

Decision Maker: Marple Area Committee

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Marple Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval for the proposed signage to be installed at two locations on Cote Green Road, Marple Bridge as submitted in drawing NM36- Cote Green Road and it is proposed that Traffic sign 1 (TS1) signage will also be located on the northern kerb line of Cote Green as per the drawing submitted. The total costs for supply and installation is £770.48, £47.48 of this will be required from the 2020/21 delegated budget.

 

Lead officer: Julie Pelham


13/11/2020 - Nomination of (LA) School Governors ref: 4803    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Children, Family Services & Education confirm the following nominations to the listed vacancies for the position of LA Governors:

 

Ms Jakki Rodgers           St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Mr George Ruff               Highfields PRU

 

Lead officer: Pam Dunham


12/11/2020 - Ladybrook Road, Bramhall - Traffic Regulation Order ref: 4810    For Determination

Decision Maker: Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Made at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation orders, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £760 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

 

No Waiting at Any Time

 

Ladybrook Road – West Side

 

From the projected south kerb line of Ladybrook Road (access to 56-58) for a distance of 26 meters in a northerly direction.

 

Ladybrook Road – South Side (access to 13-18 One Oak Court)

 

From the west projected building line of 1-6 One Oak Court for a distance of 34 meters in a north westerly, then westerly then south easterly direction.

 

Ladybrook Road – East Side

 

From a point 45 meters south from the southern kerb line of Ladybrook Road (access to 13-18 One Oak Court) projected building line of 1-6 One Oak Court (following the kerb line) in a southerly direction for 37 meters.

 

Ladybrook Road – Access Road to 56-58 Ladybrook Road – Both Sides

 

From the projected easterly kerb line for a distance of 10 meters in an easterly direction.

Wards affected: Bramhall North;

Lead officer: Nicola Ryan


11/11/2020 - Highways Maintenance and Local Initiative Report Stockport Road, Marple ref: 4800    For Determination

Decision Maker: Marple Area Committee

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Marple Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval for the following maintenance scheme and authorises the Deputy Chief Executive to order the work which would be funded by this Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget:-

 

Marple North Ward

 

Remove bollards set in the grass verge outside 182 to 164 Stockport Road, Marple and replace with eighteen wooden bollards.

Wards affected: Marple North;

Lead officer: Alan Whitfield


12/11/2020 - Toronto Road and Canada Street, Heaviley - No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order ref: 4802    For Determination

Decision Maker: Central Stockport Area Committee

Made at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Central Stockport Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee was minded to approve the statutory legal advertising of the following No Waiting At any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Toronto Road and Canada Street, Heaviley, at a cost of £610 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

 

No Waiting at Any Time:  

 

Canada Street

 

South west side from a point 5 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Toronto Road in a south easterly direction to a point 5 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Toronto Road. 

 

Toronto Road

 

Both sides from the south westerly kerb line of Canada Street for a distance of 5 metres in a south westerly direction (and to tie in with the above). 

  

The Area Committee further approved the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and that, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

 

Wards affected: Manor;

Lead officer: Max Townsend


09/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Romiley LifeCentre ref: 4795    For Determination

Decision Maker: Werneth Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Werneth Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Romiley LifeCentre for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of providing food parcels.

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


09/11/2020 - Mayor's Charity (Beacon Counselling) ref: 4796    For Determination

Decision Maker: Werneth Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Werneth Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee considered a representation made on behalf of The Mayor’s Charity Committee in relation their ability to undertake fundraising activities to support the Mayor’s nominated charity (Beacon Counselling) during restrictions imposed as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic and has accordingly given approval to the allocation of £100 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to directly support the activities of Beacon Counselling.

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


10/11/2020 - Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust 2020/21 Mid-Year Update ref: 4790    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cheadle Area Committee

Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - Cheadle Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee, acting in its capacity as trustee of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, has:-

 

·         Noted the contents of the report;

·         Reaffirmed its decision to allocate £50,000 from the Trust to support voluntary groups for children and young people, young carers, addressing loneliness amongst children and young people, and supporting sports groups for people of all ages.

·         Retained the current investment policy.

·         Requested Officers to investigate ways of improving the infrastructure required to support the fund.

 

Lead officer: Paula McDonald


12/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - CPR Group ref: 4807    For Determination

Decision Maker: Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Made at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the CPR Group for a grant of £555 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£185 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of donating lifesaving billboards to 13 high schools in Stockport.

Decision Maker: Werneth Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Werneth Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the CPR Group for a grant of £370 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of donating lifesaving billboards to 13 high schools in Stockport.

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


09/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Kids Community Closet Stockport ref: 4785    For Determination

Decision Maker: Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Kids Community Closet Stockport for a grant of £132 (£33 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing equipment needed for the project as follows:-

 

·         Storage Crates – to store clean clothing, avoid risk of any pests or rodents getting access to clothes.

·         Shelving and Racking - to house storage crates so clothing does not go damp.

·         Stationery - labelling for crates, delivery tags for drop offs and markers.

·         Basic mobile phone – I am currently using my own personal number.

·         Promotional Material - posters and leaflets for outreach.

·         Bags - packing and delivering bundles of clothes.

 

Lead officer: Charles Yankiah


12/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Kids Community Closet Stockport ref: 4808    For Determination

Decision Maker: Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Made at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Kids Community Closet Stockport for a grant of £99 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£33 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing equipment needed for the Kids Community Closet project.

Decision Maker: Cheadle Area Committee

Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - Cheadle Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has approved Ward Flexibility Funding of £99 to Kids Community Closet Stockport towards the cost of purchasing various equipment required for the project, to be funded as follows:-

 

Cheadle and Gatley Ward – £33

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £33

Heald Green Ward - £33

 

Decision Maker: Stepping Hill Area Committee

Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - Stepping Hill Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Kids Community Closet Stockport for a grant of £349.98 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of purchasing equipment needed for the Kids Community Closet project.

Decision Maker: Werneth Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Werneth Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Kids Community Closet Stockport for a grant of £100 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of purchasing equipment needed for the Kids Community Closet project.

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


12/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Autisk ref: 4806    For Determination

Decision Maker: Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Made at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Autisk for a grant of £180 from the ward flexibility budget (£60 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of providing vulnerable and disadvantaged families within the Stockport area with a ‘family gift pack’ each.

Decision Maker: Cheadle Area Committee

Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - Cheadle Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has approved Ward Flexibility funding of £180 to Autisk towards the cost of providing vulnerable and disadvantaged families within the Stockport area with a ‘family gift pack’ each, to be funded as follows:-

 

Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation - £60

Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation - £60

Heald Green Ward allocation - £60

Decision Maker: Marple Area Committee

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Marple Area Committee

Decision published: 13/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee considered an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Autisk for a grant of £120 (£60 from each ward) towards the cost of providing vulnerable and disadvantaged families within the Stockport area with a ‘family gift pack’ each. 

 

RESOLVED – That the application from Autisk for Ward Flexibility Funding on this occasion be declined on the basis that the application was made to all Area Committees across the Borough and would not benefit Marple residents specifically.

Decision Maker: Stepping Hill Area Committee

Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - Stepping Hill Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Autisk for a grant of £180 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of providing vulnerable and disadvantaged families within the Stockport area with a ‘family gift pack’ each.

Decision Maker: Werneth Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Werneth Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Autisk for a grant of £120 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of providing vulnerable and disadvantaged families within the Stockport area with a ‘family gift pack’ each.

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


09/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Rotary Club of Stockport Lamplighter ref: 4786    For Determination

Decision Maker: Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from the Rotary Club of Stockport Lamplighter for a grant of £360 (£90 from each ward allocation) from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of replacing the generator with two deep cycle 12V batteries, replace the current lighting system with low power LED equivalent and the music sound with Bluetooth Speakers, rewire towing cable connector to match the wiring of recent new connections, replace emergency brake cable and coil spring and paint and sundries to both float and trailer.

 

Lead officer: Charles Yankiah


09/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Rotary Club of Stockport Lamplighter ref: 4792    For Determination

Decision Maker: Werneth Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Werneth Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from he Rotary Club of Stockport Lamplighter for a grant of £180 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of making repairs and improvements to their Christmas float.

Lead officer: Damian Eaton


09/11/2020 - Ward Flexibility Funding - Autisk ref: 4783    For Determination

Decision Maker: Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Autisk for a grant of £270 (£60 from Heatons North Ward, £60 from Heatons South Ward, £60 from Reddish South Ward and £90 from Reddish North Ward allocations) from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of providing vulnerable and disadvantaged families within the Stockport area with a ‘family gift pack.

Lead officer: Charles Yankiah


09/11/2020 - Lambeth Road Area, Reddish ref: 4789    For Determination

Decision Maker: Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval for the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following orders can be made with associated costs from the Traffic Regulation Orders and site works being funded by the developer as part of the Section 38 Agreement:-  

 

Extend 20mph Speed Limit Zone: 

 

Lambeth Road 

 

Both sides from its junction with Reddish Vale Road in a North Westerly direction to the road closure at the railway footbridge (a distance of approximately 130 metres). 

 

Ramsgate Road

 

Both sides from its junction with Lambeth Road in a North Easterly direction to the limit of Adopted Highway (a distance of approx. 54 metres). 

 

Margate Road

 

Both sides from its junction with Roland Road in a North Easterly direction to the junction with Lambeth Road (a distance of approx. 162 metres). 

 

Roland Road 

 

Both sides from its junction with Reddish Vale Road in a Northerly direction for its full extent (a distance of approx. 80 metres). 

 

Vale Grove 

 

Both sides from its junction with Lambeth Road in a South Westerly direction for its full Adopted extent (a distance of approx. 132 metres). 

 

Introduce No Waiting at any Time: 

 

Lambeth Road & Vale Grove (New Road Layout)

 

North Easterly side from a point 13 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Ramsgate Road in a North Westerly direction for a distance of approx. 41 metres following the new kerb profile. 

 

South Westerly side from a point 13 metres South East of the projected South Easterly kerb line of Ramsgate Road in a North Westerly direction for a distance of approx. 35 metres following the new kerb profile. 

 

Ramsgate Road

 

Both sides from the North Easterly kerb line of Lambeth Road for a distance of 10 metres in a North Easterly direction and to tie in with the aforementioned.           

 

Not forming part of the Traffic Regulation Order, the construction of 3 flat-top Speed Humps (75mm high) at the following locations: 

 

Lambeth Road: 

 

Approx. 23 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Margate Road. 

 

Approx. 17 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Margate Road. 

 

Lambeth Road & Vale Grove (New Road Layout)

 

At the intersection of Lambeth Road and Vale Grove.

Wards affected: Reddish South;

Lead officer: Max Townsend


09/11/2020 - Highways Maintenance Delegated Budget report ref: 4787    For Determination

Decision Maker: Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Made at meeting: 09/11/2020 - Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

The Area Committee has given approval for the following proposed delegated budget scheme and authorises the Deputy Chief Executive to order the work to cleanse the gullies along the following roads twice a year (2020/21), which would be funded by this Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

 

·         Heatons North – Wingate Road and Princes Road (£530.00)

·         Heatons South – Pleachway, Park Row, Park Place, Vale Close and 8/10 Ridgmont Close (£265.00)

·         Reddish South – Victoria Road, Brook Road and Reddish Vale Road (school to farm) (£530.00)

Wards affected: Heatons North; Heatons South; Reddish South;

Lead officer: Chris Pollitt