Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration.

The report seeks Cabinet approval to progress with the demolition and subsequent landscaping of 76- 84 Wellington Road South and 2 Railway Road.

(NOTE: The report contains appendices that are ‘not for publication’ and have been circulated to the Cabinet only).

The Cabinet is recommended to:-

(1) Approve that the Council proceeds with the demolition of 76-84 Wellington Road South and 2 Railway Road (as shown as option 1 within Appendix 1) and landscaping works, on the basis outlined in this report and its appendices;

(2) Delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources and the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration:

(a)       to appoint contractor(s) and professional team as required to deliver the demolition and landscaping works and enter into all appropriate agreements to fund and deliver such works;

(b)       to take such other steps as are appropriate and necessary to implement the strategy set out in this report;

(3) Delegate authority to the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance) to do all things necessary or incidental to the implementation of the above-mentioned resolutions.

Contact officer: Robert Goulsbra 0161 218 1764 | robert.goulsbra@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Mark Hunter) submitted a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to progress with the demolition and subsequent landscaping of 76- 84 Wellington Road South and 2 Railway Road, Stockport.

(NOTE: The report contained appendices that were ‘not for publication’ and which were circulated to the Cabinet only).

RESOLVED - (1) That approval be given to the Council proceeding with the demolition of 76-84 Wellington Road South and 2 Railway Road (as shown as option 1 within Appendix 1) and landscaping works, on the basis outlined in this report and its appendices;

(2) That authority be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources and the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration:

(a)     to appoint contractor(s) and professional team as required to deliver the demolition and landscaping works and enter into all appropriate agreements to fund and deliver such works;

(b)     to take such other steps as are appropriate and necessary to implement the strategy set out in this report;

(3) That authority be delegated to the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance) to do all things necessary or incidental to the implementation of the above-mentioned resolutions.

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

The report seeks Cabinet approval to progress with the demolition and subsequent landscaping of 76- 84 Wellington Road South and 2 Railway Road.

(Note: the report contains confidential appendices that have been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to comment on and note the report.

Contact officer: Robert Goulsbra 0161 218 1764 | robert.goulsbra@stockport.gov.uk

The Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) which sought Cabinet approval to progress with the demolition and subsequent landscaping of 76- 84 Wellington Road South and 2 Railway Road.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Members were advised that the proposal’s aim was to enable future growth.

·         Access to the site would be from the rear, and it was hoped that there would be no disruption to the A6 traffic route. It was noted that there may potentially be minimal impact on the footway.

·         A concern was raised about the possibility for anti-social behaviour owing to the risks around urbanised open space. It was asked that officers seek to ensure that the space be used appropriately.

·         Thanks were expressed to officers for a comprehensive report and progress on the work to date.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.