Issue - meetings

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

The report outlines a request from Network Rail and their Contractors to occupy council owned land at Rose Hill and Brabyns Brow for use as work compounds during maintenance to the Rosehill line and Marple railway lines.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the content of this report and provide any comments they have to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a request from Network Rail and their contractors to grant a licence to permit occupation of Council owned land at Rose Hill and Brabyns Brow for use as a work compound during maintenance to the Rosehill and Marple lines.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Councillors expressed concern at the length of time for the proposed works and how they would impinge on Easter weekend. It was also suggested that further consideration be given to the siting of the site welfare facilities and in particular staff parking.

·         It was suggested that the owners of the Railway Pub be contacted to explore the option of using the pub car park for overspill parking during the day.

·         Concern was expressed in respect to the plans for the overspill car park at Brabyns Brow. Councillors requested that an alternative be explored whereby the land to the rear of the car park is utilised.

RESOLVED – That the comments of the Area Committee be referred to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services and to Network Rail for consideration.