Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report sets out a proposal to dispose of a small parcel of surplus land on Dialstone Lane, Offerton which borders to the Offerton Ward. The report is also being considered by the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

The Area Committee is invited to provide comments.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to dispose of a parcel of surplus land on Dialstone Lane, Offerton. The land in question fell within the Manor Ward but due its proximity to the boundary with the Offerton Ward had also been been submitted to the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

The Stepping Hill Area Committee had commented that this land was a desirable location and should be referred to as a ‘building plot’, rather than a ‘parcel of land’. Members emphasised the need to ensure that the valuation and sale price reflected the fact that this site would be suitable for housing.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Whilst generally supportive of the principle of disposing of the land, Members were concerned about the nature of the possible development and how this could be controlled.

·          A Member felt that the opportunity should be taken to improve the surface and lighting of the paths.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to give consideration to the Area Committee’s comments.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report sets out a proposals to dispose of a small parcel of surplus land on Dialstone Lane, Offerton which borders to the Offerton Ward. The report is also being considered by the Central Stockport Area Committee as the land in question is within the Manor Ward.

The Area Committee is invited to provide comments.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to dispose of a parcel of surplus land on Dialstone Lane. The land in question fell within the Manor Ward (Central Stockport Area Committee) but due its proximity to the boundary with the Offerton Ward had been submitted to both area committees.

Members commented that this land was a desirable location and should be referred to as a ‘building plot’, rather than a ‘parcel of land’. Members emphasised the need to ensure that the valuation and sale price reflected the fact that this site would be suitable for housing.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to give consideration to the Area Committee’s comments.