Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report details an update on the bank collapse on footpath 62 Marple near Dale Farm and the options for remedying the situation.

The Area Committee is asked to note the contents of the report and:-

(a)  To be assured that we are still looking in to the options / opportunities to repair/ replace the path.

(b)  To note that by using this route the public are endangering themselves and that the path is closed for public safety.

Officer contact: Nicholas Robinson on email rightsofway@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director for Place Management submitted a report of the Director for Place Management detailing an update on the bank collapse on footpath 62 Marple near Dale Farm and the options for remedying the situation.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         The collapsing footpath was a worsening problem and more landslips were expected.

·         The path was being undercut and this was increasing as it appeared to be a permanent change in the river, and this resulted in the river bank no longer being stable.

·         Potential methods of alternative footpaths were discussed, as well as issues regarding diverting the footpath which was currently unfeasible at present as the local landowners did not want any diversions through their land.

·         Members of the public were encouraged not to vandalise the posts.

·         The pending report about the river was required before solutions or affordability could be discussed.

·         Information regarding timescales would be welcomed. In response, it was noted that it would probably be six months before the pending ‘river report’ would be returned for the next steps.

·         It was queried whether proactive inspection was being completed on other areas of the river.

·         It was reported that officers were not aware of other concerns at present, but would continue to monitor the area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.