Decisions

The Deputy Chief Executive has given approval to the appointment of AHR Building Consultancy for condition and improvement works within a number of Leisure Centres across the borough.

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

The Deputy Chief Executive has given consent to agree a new lease for 100 Merseyway on the terms as outlined in confidential appendix 1.

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

The Corporate Director for Place and Borough Treasurer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration agree to enter into a contract with Lucid Outdoor Ltd for the design, manufacture installation, management and maintenance of digital advertising screens on agreed sites in Stockport Town Centre.

Under this agreement the Council will own the two digital screens located in Merseyway and Redrock.

(Note: further information on the agreement is available in the confidential report attached)

The Deputy Chief Executive has given consent to the granting of a lease of land adjoining The Midway Public House on Newbridge Lane, Stockport to the current tenants of the adjoining public house, per the conditions set out in the confidential report.

(Note; the report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

The Deputy Chief Executive as approved the award of a contract to J R Foy & Son Ltd, following a tendering process, to undertake improvement works to a property on Garners Lane to provide additional bedroom accommodation for fostering.

The funding for the works is from the Council’s Children’s Reserve (Budget Resilience Reserve) which has been approved by the Borough Treasurer and Corporate Leadership Team in accordance with the Cabinet’s agreed Reserves Policy.

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

The Deputy Chief Executive has appointed Truline Construction to carry out alterations to Bridgehall Community Centre to provide new accommodation for District Nurses, Social Workers, TPA, Business support from Victoria Neighbourhood Team in line with the agreed Asset Management Plan. The award was made after a competitive tendering process.

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved the assigning the leasehold interest held by Floreeda Fabrications Ltd, for a unit at Enterprise Centre 1, Unit 7 Vaughan Road, to Bloomin LLP, as per the terms set out in the confidential report.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved, under the general delegations to Corporate Directors provided under Appendix 9 of the Council Constitution, the awarding of energy supply contracts for properties in the Single Property Budget (SPB) Operational Estate, some non-SPB sites, some Life Leisure and the schools that buy back into the Stockport MBC energy offer as follows:

• Three year contract for non-half hourly electricity to Total Gas & Power under the ESPO Framework
• Three year contract for gas to Gazprom under the Manchester City Council Framework
• Three year contract for half hourly electricity to Npower under the YPO Framework

The Deputy Chief Executive has further approved that should the wholesale prices have moved significantly to alter quotations at the point of contract award, then approval is given to entering into contracts with the next most economically advantageous supplier from the frameworks outlined in the confidential report.

Quotations were sought through the following framework agreement suppliers,
• Manchester City Council (MCC)
• Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO)
• Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)

In line with the Council’s Environmental Policy and its committment to promoting the importance of renewable energy and reducing its carbon footprint and CO2 emissions, each supplier provided quotes to include guaranteed green energy based on 100% percentage of renewable energy sources.

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

Pursuant to the Cabinet decision of 18 June 2018 approving the publication of a statutory proposal for the expansion and re-location of Lisburne School, and in accordance with the delegation made by the Cabinet, the Deputy Chief Executive has approved the following proposals, without modification, subject to the grant of planning permission under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, by 31st December 2020:

•      Increase the number of places available at the School from the current number of 109 to 208 for children aged 4-11, following the re-location;

•      Re-locate the School from Half Moon Lane to a larger, newly constructed building on the former Offerton School site from September 2021 onwards.

The proposal was published on Wednesday  26 June 2019 and the subsequent representation period ended on Tuesday 23 July 2019. A total of five representations were received which largely repeat concerns about traffic and parking in the locality, which will be addressed as part of the planning application and highways proposals that are designed to mitigate any impact as part of the proposed new scheme.

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved the lease of the kiosk at Romiley Station approach on the terms set out in the confidential report.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has authorised the payment of compensation to a business owner arising from highway and associated works at Abney Park & Newlands Road, on terms set out in the confidential report.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved the granting of a lease to ARC to occupy part of the second floor at the Hatworks, Wellington Mill on the terms set out in the confidential report.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved the appointment of Thomas Kershaw Builders Ltd as contractor to undertake alterations to Birdhall Lane Depot, Off Birdhall Lane, Cheadle Heath as part of the Cabinet approved Asset Management Plan. The award was following a competitive tendering process.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has granted authority to issuing the Surrender to release the tenant from the obligations under the lease at 1 Arden Walk, Stockport.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved the letting of the unit 1-3 Merseyway on the terms set out in the confidential report.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved the sale of part of the garden of 97 Warwick Road, Heaton Mersey to a neighbouring property owner to allow for the extension of their garden.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved the acquisition of the access road leading to Ladybridge Sports Ground to faciliate improved control over the sports ground that the Council currently owns. Current access to the site is via this access road that the Council has a right of access to, but does not currently own.

The acquistion of the road is at no cost to the Council other than covering the professional fees incurred by the current owner as part of the sale.

The Deputy Chief Executive has appointed Bowker Sadler Partnership Ltd to provide Multi-Disciplinary Design Consultant and Employers Agent/Quantity Surveying services for the proposed extension to Adswood Primary School, following the completion of a competitive tendering process.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has granted authority to the issuing of consent to enable Bolling Investments to Sublet to Volvo Car UK Limited and subsequent Sub-underlet to Lookers Motor Group Limited a portion of land on St Mary’s Way to allow for works to be carried out at the Lookers Motor Group premises.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has awarded a contract to ECS Limited to provide detailed design and tender information for the electrical rewire at Stockport School. The award followed a competitive process using the Construction and Property Services (CAPPS) framework, operated by Manchester City Council, as per a recommendation from STAR Procurement.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has appointed David Trowler Associates to undertake building surveying to produce the detailed design and tender information for roofing works at Stockport School. The award took place following a competitive process, using the Construction and Property Services (CAPPS) framework, operated by Manchester City Council, as per a recommendation from STAR Procurement.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive had granted a license to Network Rail to enable them to provide a temporary storage area at Bramhall Station Car Park, Woodford Road in order to complete some essential track maintenance between 5 -11 November.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has given authority for property guardians to be based at Daw Bank Officers following their acquisition by the Council for future regeneration.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has given authority to issue consent to the under letting to Howden Joinery Properties Limited of units 5/6 Greyhound Industrial Estate and to the request to carry out alterations.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has appointed J R Foy & Son Ltd as contractor to undertake alterations to a property on Brookfield Close to provide additional bedroom capacity for fostering. The award was made after a competitive process.

The funding for the works is from the Council’s Children’s Reserve (Budget Resilience Reserve) which has been approved by the Borough Treasurer and the Corporate Leadership Team in accordance with the agreed Reserves Policy.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved the granting of a new lease to the Calendar Club for Unit B10, 98 Merseyway, Stockport on the terms set out in the confidential appendix to the report.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has given authority to agree a new lease for 100 Merseyway to Mackays Stores Limited on the terms as outlined in confidential appendix 1.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has given authority to agree a lease surrender and re-grant on land at Tenement Lane, Adswood on the terms set out in the report.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has granted authority to the issuing of consent to enable 1) Silver Sea Properties (Cheadle) SARL (2) Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd to assign the ground lease of Abney Court, Abney Park to Care UK Cheadle Limited as per the terms set out in the confidential report.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has given consent to the under letting of Unit 5, High Bank Side, Stockport Touchstone Properties have applied for consent to grant a under lease of one of the units to Juniper Training Limited as per the terms set out in the confidential report.

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

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

·         Note the contents of the report.

·         Reaffirm its previous 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.

·         With regard to the investment policy, reaffirm that the dividends paid in the investment fund be re-invested in the fund two or three times a year, as appropriate.

·         Investigate the possibility of someone working on the Trust’s behalf in a community capacity / community development role, on a part time basis, to be funded by the Trust and delegate authority to the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust sub-group to consider this further.

·         Explore any linkages between the Trust and the Stockport Local Fund, particularly with regard to advertising and publicity, email circulation lists and workshops/roadshows.

The Area Committee was minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time  Traffic Regulation Order on Toronto Road/Canada Street, Heaviley, at an approximate cost of £660 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

Toronto Road

Both sides - from the south westerly kerbline of Canada Street for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

Canada Street

South West side - from a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerbline of Toronto Road to a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerbline of Toronto Road.

The Area Committee further approved 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.

The Area Committee was minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Old Chapel Street/Bulkeley Street, Edgeley, as shown on drawing number NM8/4135/02A attached to the report, at a cost of £660 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order – No Waiting At Any Time

Old Chapel Street

South East side - From a point 10 metres South West of the South Westerly kerbline of Bulkeley Street to a point 10 metres North East of the North Easterly kerbline of Bulkeley Street.

North West side - From a point 5 metres South West of the South Westerly kerbline of Bulkeley Street to a point 10 metres North East of the North Easterly kerbline of Bulkeley Street.

Bulkeley Street

South West side - From a point 10 metres South East of the South Easterly kerbline of Old Chapel Street to a point 5 metres North West of the North Westerly kerbline of Old Chapel Street.

North East side - From a point 10 metres South East of the South Easterly kerbline of Old Chapel Street to a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerbline of Old Chapel Street.

The Area Committee further approved 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.

The Cabinet considered an update on progress within the Schools Capital Programme and agreed that

·         the report and progress with the Schools Capital Programme be noted;

·         the condition schemes as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be progressed;

·         a feasibility study for the rebuild of Moorfield Primary School be undertaken.

The Area Committee has considered the objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order for Prohibition of Waiting on Ward Street and agreed that, in light of the objections received, the waiting restrictions now be introduced between 8.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday only.

The Area Committee was minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation Order on Brown Lane, Heald Green, at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

Extend No Waiting at Any Time:

Brown Lane

Northerly side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly junction of Prospect Vale for a distance of 8 metres in a westerly direction.

The Area Committee further approved 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.

The Cabinet considered and approved the first Strategic Business Plan for the Town Centre West Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), as required by the Council and the GMCA as part of the governance arrangements for the MDC, for the period up to the end of March 2020.

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ in its appendix that had been circulated to cabinet members only).

The Cabinet considered and noted comprehensive summary of the outcomes of the consultation on the draft Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for Town Centre West, then approved the SRF, to form the basis of a Supplementary Planning Document for Town Centre West.

The Area Committee has approved the proposals for the Road Safety around Schools – Cheadle Primary School scheme and the Area Committee was minded to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order detailed below and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made:-

No Loading at any time

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from the Bramall Hall to hold outdoor theatre productions at Bramhall Park as follows:-

·         ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by Illyria Productions on Friday, 26 June 2020.

·         ‘Mr Stink’ by David Walliams by Heartbreak Theatre Productions on Sunday, 26 July 2020 and Sunday, August 30, 2020.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Walk Ride The Cheadles for a grant of £297 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of a community carol service event.

The Area Committee was minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation Order on Greg Street, Reddish, at an approximate cost of £860, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Reddish South Ward allocation):-

No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time (Experimental):

Greg Street

West side from a point 27 metres South of the Southerly property line of No. 250 for a distance of 60 metres in a Southerly direction.

The Area Committee has further approved 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 and approval has also been given to the placement of bollards, as detailed in the report, which do not form part of the Traffic Regulation Order at a cost of £1,500.

The Area Committee has approved an application from Burnage Parkrun to hold its free, weekly Parkrun at Mersey Vale Nature Park from the week commencing Saturday 4 January 2020 until Saturday 30 January 2021, subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers including event plans, health and safety documentation; licences and/or insurances.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Crazy Legs Events for the use of the Middlewood Way on Sunday, 16 February 2020 for a half-marathon event subject to the applicant agreeing to make arrangements for the clearing of any litter associated with the holding of the event upon its completion.

The Area Committee has approved Ward Flexibility Funding of £400 to Make a Difference towards the cost of an event at Heaton Norris Community Centre for Black History Month, to be funded as follows:-

Heatons South Ward - £100

Reddish North Ward - £50

Reddish South Ward - £250

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Churches Together in Cheadle Hulme to hold a Carols in the Park event at Oak Meadow Park on Saturday, 21 December 2019.

The Area Committee has approved a request from the owner and operator of ‘Kafiene’, a bespoke mobile coffee van, to set up in Thornfield Park serving barista style coffee and hot drinks to park visitors, subject to the production of appropriate papers, health and safety documentation, and fees and charges.

The Area Committee has approved the placement of two Bus Clearway Markings on Windmill Lane, Reddish, as shown on drawing number NM19-6293-001 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Budget (Reddish North Ward allocation).