Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The ten Boroughs of Greater Manchester will be hosting the final stage OVO Energy Tour of Britain on Saturday 14^th September 2019.  The race will start in Altrincham and run through each Greater Manchester Borough prior to the stage finish at Manchester City Council. The report explains how the tour will pass through Stockport, the implications for transport and plans to keep residents fully informed.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Peter Ashworth on Tel: 0161 474 2392 or email: peter.ashworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining how the plans for the Tour of Britain on 14 September 2019 would affect the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South area and surrounding areas.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The Council was planning to manage spectator numbers through the use of volunteers in locations where it was anticipated there would be high numbers.  Road closures would also be implemented including at Cowlishaw Road, Romiley.

·         It was commented that consideration should be given to the provision of temporary toilet facilities at some of the more remote vantage points.

·         It was suggested that local schools be approached with a view to engaging them in the Tour of Britain event.

·         The Area Committee was advised that there was a small grant fund available for those organisations that wished to undertake activities to promote the Tour of Britain event in Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The ten Boroughs of Greater Manchester will be hosting the final stage OVO Energy Tour of Britain on Saturday 14^th September 2019.  The race will start in Altrincham and run through each Greater Manchester Borough prior to the stage finish at Manchester City Council. The report explains how the tour will pass through Stockport, the implications for transport and plans to keep residents fully informed.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Peter Ashworth on Tel: 0161 474 2392 or email: peter.ashworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining how the plans for the Tour of Britain on 14 September 2019 would affect the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South area and surrounding areas.

It was commented that it was important that the route was subject to inspection well in advance of the Tour to ensure that any carriageway defects were identified and subject to repair prior to the race taking place.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The ten Boroughs of Greater Manchester will be hosting the final stage OVO Energy Tour of Britain on Saturday 14^th September 2019.  The race will start in Altrincham and run through each Greater Manchester Borough prior to the stage finish at Manchester City Council. The report explains how the tour will pass through Stockport, the implications for transport and plans to keep residents fully informed.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Peter Ashworth on Tel: 0161 474 2392 or email: peter.ashworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining how the plans for the Tour of Britain on 14^th September 2019 will affect Marple and surrounding areas.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The ten Boroughs of Greater Manchester will be hosting the final stage OVO Energy Tour of Britain on Saturday 14^th September 2019.  The race will start in Altrincham and run through each Greater Manchester Borough prior to the stage finish at Manchester City Council. The report explains how the tour will pass through Stockport, the implications for transport and plans to keep residents fully informed.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Peter Ashworth on Tel: 0161 474 2392 or email: peter.ashworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining how the plans for the Tour of Britain cycling event to pass through on 14 September 2019 would affect Hazel Grove and surrounding areas as they were included in the route.

Councillors commented on the need to ensure that the condition of road surfaces were addressed, particularly at the Fiveways Junction on Macclesfield Road, and that planters and weeding take place in advance of the event.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.