Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report will provide the Area Committee with an update on the development of proposals to mitigate parking and speeding on the Bosden Farm estate and Bean Leach Road, following discussions at the Offerton Ward Committee in December.

Officer contact: Eraina Smith, 0161 474 4911, eraina.smith@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the development of possible measures to improve safety on Bean Leach Road, Offerton, following consideration of the matter by the Offerton Ward Committee in December 2015. The report also advised the Area Committee of delays in developing additional traffic calming measures associated with the planning permission to expand Warren Wood Primary School.

Councillors discussed the options set out in the report and concern was expressed, particularly by the Hazel Grove Ward Councillors, about the increase in the number of inappropriate HGV vehicle movements by removing the physical width restriction on Bean Leach Road.

Offerton Ward Councillors expressed disappointment that the report did not include further options for speed cushions and tables (vertical measures) that had been discussed at the Ward Committee.

The option for an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on Bean Leach Road between Braeside Close and Poise Brook Road was welcomed.

The Chair expressed disappointment that no proposals had been provided in relation to Warren Wood School and Turnstone Road, as this was the source of much concern from local residents and assurances had been given that a report would be submitted to the meeting.

RESOLVED – (1) That consideration of the options for improvements or modification of the width restriction on Bean Leach Road be deferred to the next meeting and the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit a revised report setting out the options, including the possible introduction of vertical calming measures.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit a report to the next meeting on proposals for additional traffic calming measures associated with the expansion of Warren Wood School.

(3) That the Corporate Director be requested to proceed with proposals set out in paragraph 1.4 of the report and as set out in plan 4145/GA/007 for the introduction of an uncontrolled crossing point on Bean Leach Road between Braeside Close and Poise Brook Road, at a cost of approximately £5000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Offerton Ward allocation).