Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 July 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 18 July 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Cabinet.

No urgent decisions were reported.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair and Cabinet Members on any matters within the powers and duties of the Cabinet, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.  (Questions must be submitted no later than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting on the card provided.  These are available at the meeting. You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions)

No public questions were submitted.

To consider whether it is in the public interest to exclude the public during consideration of the following agenda item which contain information “not for publication” and to consider any representations received to the notice of the intention to consider exempt information at this meeting.

At the time of publication no representations have been received.

RESOLVED – That in order to prevent the disclosure of information which was not for publication, the disclosure of which would not be in the public interest, would not be fair and would be in breach of Data Protection principles, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the ‘not for publication’ appendices to the following agenda item in the event that the content of this appendices needed to be discussed:-

To consider a report of the former Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee

As part of the Scrutiny Work Programme approved by the Council for 2016/17, the former Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee decided to conduct a scrutiny review reviewing the Mills Strategy 2005-2015 and addressing the future of Stockport’s Historic Textile Related Mills.

The report set out the final recommendations and action plan for consideration by the Cabinet

The Cabinet is recommended to receive the report and approve the recommendations and action plan detailed in paragraph 4.3 of the report.

Officer Contact: Nicola Turner on 0161 218 1635 or email: nicola.turner@stockport.gov.uk

The Lead Councillor (Councillor Graham Greenhalgh) of the Scrutiny Review ‘Stockport’s Mills: Addressing the Future of Stockport’s Historic Textile Related Mills’ attended the meeting to present the final report of the Revieew and to answer questions from cabinet members. The Scrutiny Review had originally been undertaken by the former Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee as part of the Scrutiny Work Programme approved by the Council for 2016/17.

It was suggested that the Cabinet’s response should also address land that may be contaminated and how the increased cost of redeveloping former mills can be mitigated against.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to prepare a response to the Scrutiny Review ‘Stockport’s Mills: Addressing the Future of Stockport’s Historic Textile Related Mills’ and the recommendations and action plan contained therein for consideration by the Cabinet, including addressing the issue of land that may be contaminated and how the increased cost of redeveloping former mills can be mitigated against.

(2) That the gratitude of the Cabinet be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by members of the Scrutiny Review Panel and supporting staff involved in the review.

(3) That the report be referred to the Housing Commission.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance & Devolution.

The First Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides an overview of progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes and budget during the first quarter of 2017/18.

Updates are included on delivery of policy priorities and the growth and reform programme. The report also includes forecast budget and performance data where this is available, along with an update on the Corporate Risk Register. It is supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which were considered by the most recent Scrutiny cycle.

The Leader’s First Update Report reflects on achievements, key issues, events and changes since the Annual Report.

These reports will also be considered by the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee at its next meeting on 19 September 2017.

The Cabinet is asked to:

(a)   Review progress against delivering Council priorities and capital schemes alongside budget and performance outturns contained within the report;

(b)   Approve the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.3;

(c)   Note the Portfolio cash limit forecast position for 2017/18 as set out in sections 2.3 and 2.5;

(d)   Note the position on the 2017/18 budget savings programme set out in section 2.4;

(e)   Note the non-cash limit out-turn position for 2017/18 as set out in section 2.6;

(f)     note the Dedicated Schools Grant and Housing Revenue Account forecast positions, as set out in Sections 2.7 and 2.8;

(g)   Approve the contributions to and from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 and note the forecast reserves and balances position;

(h)   Note the forecast position for the 2017/187 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1;

(i)     Note the re-phasing of capital schemes during the quarter as set out in 3.1.4;

(j)     Approve the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.5;

(k)   Approve the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3:

(l)     note the treasury management review and activity during the first quarter as set out in section 4; and

(m)  Identify key areas for further investigation and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any existing or forecast issues or risks.

Officer contact: Steve Skelton/ Michael Cullen, 0161 474 3174 / 0161 218 1032

The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance & Devolution submitted the First Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Cabinet with an overview of progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes and budget during the first quarter of 2017/18.

The report included an update on delivery of policy priorities and the growth and reform programme. The report also included forecast budget and performance data where this was available, along with an update on the Corporate Risk Register. It was supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which had been considered by scrutiny committees in the most recent cycle of meetings.

The Leader’s First Update Report was also considered that reflected on achievements, key issues, events and changes since the Annual Report.

These reports would also be considered by the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee at its next meeting on 19 September 2017.

It was reported that there were particular pressures within the Children and Families Portfolio relating to the increased demand for residential care and foster care placements.

The Cabinet welcomed the launch of the ‘Tobacco Plan’ by the GM Health and Social Care Partnership aiming to cut smoking rates significantly across the region over the next four years.

RESOLVED – (1) That in relation to the First Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report 2017/18

(i)            approval be given to the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.3 of the report;

(ii)          the Portfolio cash limit forecast position for 2017/18 as set out in sections 2.3 and 2.5 of the report be noted;

(iii)          the position on the 2017/18 budget savings programme set out in section 2.4 of the report be noted;

(iv)         the non-cash limit out-turn position for 2017/18 as set out in section 2.6 of the report be noted;

(v)          the Dedicated Schools Grant and Housing Revenue Account forecast positions, as set out in Sections 2.7 and 2.8 of the report be noted;

(vi)         approval be given to the contributions to and from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 of the report and the forecast reserves and balances position be noted;

(vii)        the forecast position for the 2017/187 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1 of the report be noted;

(viii)      the re-phasing of capital schemes during the quarter as set out in 3.1.4 of the report be noted;

(ix)         approval be given to the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.5 of the report;

(x)          approval be given to the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3: of the report, and

(xi)         the treasury management review and activity during the first quarter as set out in section 4 of the report be noted.

(2) That the Director of Public Health and Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit a report to a future meeting of the Cabinet setting out how the Council is taking forward the ‘GM Tobacco Plan’ and in particular creating more smoke free spaces including playgrounds and public areas.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance and Devolution) and Cabinet Member for Reform and Governance

The report sets out the Medium Term Financial Plan update which is in two parts:-

·         Medium Term Financial Plan Summer Review

·         Medium Term Financial Plan Cabinet Response: Stockport’s Growth and Reform Programme

Officer contacts: Holly Rae/Jonathan Davies on 0161 474 3014/0161 218 1035 or email: holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk/jonathan.davies@stockport.gov.uk

A joint report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance & Devolution and the Cabinet Member for Reform & Governance was submitted setting out the Medium Term Financial Plan update which was in two parts:-

The first part of this report outlines the outcomes of the Summer Review of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP). The Summer Review has retested the assumptions and forecasts which underpin the MTFP to ensure they remain appropriate and robust given local and national developments since the Council’s MTFP was approved in February 2017. There continues to be significant risks and volatility to the financial challenges facing the Council over the medium term period which have been considered as part of the review. These risks will continue to be assessed with further updates to the MTFP presented as part of the 2018/19 budget setting process.  

The Cabinet is recommended to:

·         Note the outcomes of the MTFP Summer Review and the revisions to the MTFP assumptions and forecasts;

·         Note the available resources identified to support the MTFP following revisions to the MTFP assumptions and forecasts;

·         Note that the Council’s savings requirement has not been revised using the available resources identified following the completion of the MTFP Summer Review; and

·         Note that the available resources identified will be held to mitigate the impact of the risks identified once known (particularly in relation to pay inflation increase negotiations) and/or reduce the Council’s savings requirement. Updates to the MTFP will be reported to Cabinet as part of the 2018/19 budget setting process.

The first part of the report outlined the outcomes of the Summer Review of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP). The Summer Review had tested the assumptions and forecasts which underpinned the MTFP to ensure they remained appropriate and robust given local and national developments since the MTFP was approved in February 2017. There continued to be significant risks and volatility to the financial challenges facing the Council over the medium term period which had been considered as part of the review. These risks would continue to be assessed with further updates to the MTFP presented as part of the 2018/19 budget setting process.

RESOLVED – That in relation to the Medium Term Financial Plan Summer Review the following be noted:

(i)        the outcomes of the MTFP Summer Review and the revisions to the MTFP assumptions and forecasts;

(ii)       the available resources identified to support the MTFP following revisions to the MTFP assumptions and forecasts;

(iii)      the Council’s savings requirement had being revised using the available resources identified following the completion of the MTFP Summer Review;

(iv)      the available resources identified would be held to mitigate the impact of the risks identified once known (particularly in relation to pay inflation increase negotiations) and/or reduce the Council’s savings requirement;

(v)       updates to the MTFP would be reported to Cabinet as part of the 2018/19 budget setting process.

This update, along with a series of proposals around service change, form the Cabinet response to the medium term pressures presented within the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) Summer Review and the need to ensure financial sustainability for the future in line with our move to become self-financing from 2020. Key to this response is our ambitious work to embed Inclusive Growth as one of our core partnership delivery programmes, sitting alongside Stockport Family and Stockport Together aimed to deliver better outcomes through sustainable growth for our communities. Alongside this, the report provides the latest update on progress in developing and embedding our approach to growth and reform, including our cross-cutting working papers on the principles which underpin this. In particular it describes how we are bringing forward a programme of work, including service reforms, new ways of working and targeted investments in key priorities, that is in line with our Growth and Reform framework and with our ambition and the principles we have previously set out.

The Cabinet is recommended to discuss the progress outlined within this report and in particular consider the proposals and issues presented within sections 3, 4 and 5 as well as the suggested next steps.

The report, along with a series of proposals around service change, formed the Cabinet response to the medium term pressures presented within the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) Summer Review and the need to ensure financial sustainability for the future in line with the Council becoming self-financing from 2020.

In relation to the Early Years Grant proposal relating to Central Services (para 4.8 of the report) it was reported that to deliver the proposed saving of £0.350m would require a 3.7% application to be applied not 2% as indicated in the report and that the service delivery proposals “Waste Environmental Campaign” fell within the Communities & Housing Portfolio and therefore should be submitted to the Communities and Housing Scrutiny Committee not the Economy & Regeneration Scrutiny Committee.

Key to this response was the ambitious work to embed Inclusive Growth as one of the Cabinet’s core partnership delivery programmes, sitting alongside Stockport Family and Stockport Together aimed at delivering better outcomes through sustainable growth for our communities. Alongside this, the report provided the latest update on progress in developing and embedding the approach to growth and reform, including the cross-cutting working papers on the principles which underpinned this.

In particular it described how the Cabinet was bringing forward a programme of work, including service reforms, new ways of working and targeted investments in key priorities, that was in line with our Growth and Reform framework and ambition and the principles previously set out.

The Leader referred to the launch of two thematic workstreams:

·         A Work Skills Commission to create a skills system that could address the challenges of a changing economic landscape.

·         Poverty Insight and Financial Resilience to undertake an initial and robust public exploration of lived experiences of poverty.

Draft proposals had either already been or would be considered by Scrutiny Committees with a further set of proposals being presented by Cabinet in October as part of a set of clear proposals in relation to service reform and a recommendation in respect of the level of Council Tax. There would also be an opportunity for partners, residents and service users to engage as part of the consultation in relation to the proposals before final proposals were considered by the Cabinet.

RESOLVED – That the progress outlined within the Medium Term Financial Plan Cabinet Response report be noted and that the amendments relating to paragraph 4.8 and Communities & Housing Scrutiny committee be updated within the reports to Scrutiny Committees.

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care

This report outlines the approach that has been taken to reviewing care home fees for 2017/18 and proposes fee uplifts for this financial year. It also refers to the approach to be taken in preparation for implementation in 2018/19.

The Cabinet is recommended to:-

·      Consider and comment on the contents of this report;

·      agree the proposed fee uplift as detailed in Section 5.2 of the report for the current financial year, with an effective implementation date of 3 April 2017.

·      be advised that the current framework Pre-placement Agreement contract expires in March 2018 and that this will require consideration and earlier agreement for fee uplifts in 2018/19.

Officer contact: Vincent Fraga, 0161-474-4401, vincent.fraga@stockport.gov.uk

The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Cabinet to consider a review of care home fees for 2017/18 and a proposal for fee uplifts for the current financial year. The report also outlined the approach to be taken in preparation for implementation in 2018/19.

RESOLVED – That in relation to the Residential & Nursing Care Home Fee Review 2017/18:-

(i) the report be noted;

(ii) approval be given to the proposed fee uplift as detailed in Section 5.2 of the report for the current financial year, with an effective implementation date of 3 April 2017;

(iii) the current framework Pre-placement Agreement contract expiring in March 2018 and the requirement for consideration and earlier agreement for fee uplifts in 2018/19 be noted.

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration

The original South-East Manchester Multi-Modal (SEMMM) Strategy, published in 2001, is in the process of being reviewed by the Council and its partners, in order to refresh the strategy and approach up to 2040.

The Issues and Options paper attached to the report has been produced on behalf of the Council as the first stage of the refresh of the SEMMM Strategy and informs the development of the Local Plan, by identifying some of the specific transport challenges and potential solutions in Stockport which could be included within the revised strategy.

The Cabinet is requested to:-

·         comment on the Issues and Options paper and approve the proposals to undertake an integrated public consultation with the Local Plan.

·         delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration, to approve the final document for consultation which will take account of comments raised by both the Cabinet and Economy & Regeneration Scrutiny Committee.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Cabinet of the Review by the Council and its partners of the South-East Manchester Multi-Modal (SEMMM) Strategy, first published in 2001, in order to refresh the strategy and approach up to 2040.

The Issues and Options paper accompanying the report had been produced on behalf of the Council as the first stage of the refresh of the SEMMM Strategy and informed the development of the Local Plan, by identifying some of the specific transport challenges and potential solutions in Stockport which could be included within the revised strategy.

RESOLVED – (1) That in relation to the SEMMM Strategy Refresh approval be given to the proposals set out in the report forming the basis of a public consultation to be undertaken as part of the current public consultation with the Local Plan.

(2) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration, to approve the final document for consultation which should take account of comments raised by both the Cabinet and Economy & Regeneration Scrutiny Committee.

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration

The report advises the Cabinet of applications submitted seeking to establish the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Forum and High Lane Village Neighbourhood Area under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

The Cabinet is requested to recommend to the Council Meeting that the applications to establish the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Forum and High Lane Village Neighbourhood Area be approved, and that the forum and neighbourhood area be formally designated.

Officer Contact: Zoe Senior on 0161 218 1517 or email: zoe.senior@stockport.gov.uk

The Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Cabinet of applications submitted seeking to establish the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Forum and High Lane Village Neighbourhood Area under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

The Cabinet considered the officer response document in relation to the applications for High Lane Village Neighbourhood Area and High Lane Village Neighbourhood Forum (copies of which had been circulated).

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to approve the applications to establish the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Forum and High Lane Village Neighbourhood Area be approved, and that the Forum and Neighbourhood Area be formally designated.

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration

This report seeks authority to proceed with the acquisition, if necessary by compulsory purchase, and subsequent disposal of Mansion House Chambers, High Street, Stockport and adjacent land on High Street (the "Property") to enable its redevelopment for residential purposes. This is subject to securing an indemnity agreement from a development partner. Redevelopment of the property will support the regeneration of the Market Place and Underbanks area and generally and more specifically Russell Morley House and 6 Lower Hillgate.

The Cabinet is recommended to approve the following recommendations:-

1)        Subject to securing an appropriate indemnity agreement as described at paragraph 3.2 above that the Council makes a Compulsory Purchase Order under Section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and other relevant powers (“CPO”) to secure the compulsory acquisition of the land shown edged orange on the plan at Appendix 1 and edged red in appendix 2  of this report to acquire all outstanding interests in the land [and to acquire and create new rights] which would facilitate and enable viable and deliverable development in connection with the creation of a residential led development in order to improve the Borough's environmental, economic and social wellbeing. 

2)        Delegates to the Corporate Director for Place Management &    Regeneration authority  to take all  necessary actions to secure the making, confirmation and implementation of the CPO to :

·         Agree terms with a third party to indemnify the Council against any and all costs arising from the compulsory purchase order and subsequent redevelopment.

·         Make, if necessary, minor or technical amendments to the Compulsory Purchase Order.

·         Modify and settle the draft Statement of Reasons, the Order Map and Order Schedule as necessary to finalise before submission.

·         Request confirmation of the CPO with or without modifications.

·         Approve agreements with landowners setting out the terms for withdrawal of objections to the CPOs, including where appropriate seeking exclusion of land from the CPO.

·         Confirm the order, if he/she is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so and in the event that the Secretary of State notifies the Council that it has been given the power to confirm the Order.

·           Approve any agreements in order to secure the withdrawal of their objection.

·           Confirm the CPO should no objections be received and the Secretary of State confirms that the Council may do so

·           Agreeing to promote any modifications should this be expedient

·         Agreeing confirmation of the CPO with modifications if it appears expedient to do so.

·         If the question of compensation is referred to the Upper Tribunal, to take all necessary steps in relation thereto.

3)        Delegate to the Corporate Director for Place Management &  Regeneration authority to take all  and any necessary actions to  approve the purchase price, advance payments and all other compensation payments  payable in respect of land and buildings included in  the CPO,  and to authorise acquisitions by agreement where the use of compulsory purchase powers is in contemplation

4)        That upon acquisition, the land acquired under the Order be held for planning purposes and vested in the Investment and Development Account.

5)        That compensation for those with a compensatible interest will be paid in accordance with the law on compulsory purchase (or payments as are deemed reasonable in the circumstances) and the provision of property or services in lieu of compensation, in contemplation of the Order being made.

6)        Authorise the Head of Legal and Democratic Services to do all things necessary or incidental to the implementation of the above resolutions 

Officer Contact: George Perrin on 0161 474 4510 or email: george.perrin@stockport.gov.uk

The Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking authority to proceed with the acquisition, if necessary by compulsory purchase, and subsequent disposal of Mansion House Chambers, High Street, Stockport and adjacent land on High Street (the "Property") to enable its redevelopment for residential purposes, subject to securing an indemnity agreement from a development partner. Redevelopment of the property would support the regeneration of the Market Place and Underbanks area generally and more specifically Russell Morley House and 6 Lower Hillgate.

RESOLVED – (1) Subject to securing an appropriate indemnity agreement as described at paragraph 3.2 of the report, approval be given to the Council making a Compulsory Purchase Order under Section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and other relevant powers (“CPO”) to secure the compulsory acquisition of the land shown edged orange on the plan at Appendix 1 and edged red in appendix 2 of the report to acquire all outstanding interests in the land (and to acquire and create new rights) which would facilitate and enable viable and deliverable development in connection with the creation of a residential-led development in order to improve the Borough's environmental, economic and social wellbeing.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be authorised to:

(i)            take all necessary actions to secure the making, confirmation and implementation of the CPO;

(ii)          agree terms with a third party to indemnify the Council against any and all costs arising from the compulsory purchase order and subsequent redevelopment;

(iii)         make, if necessary, minor or technical amendments to the Compulsory Purchase Order;

(iv)         modify and settle the draft Statement of Reasons, the Order Map and Order Schedule as necessary to finalise before submission;

(v)          request confirmation of the CPO with or without modifications;

(vi)         approve agreements with landowners setting out the terms for withdrawal of objections to the CPOs, including where appropriate seeking exclusion of land from the CPO;

(vii)        confirm the order, if satisfied that it was appropriate to do so and in the event that the Secretary of State notifies the Council that it has been given the power to confirm the Order;

(viii)      approve any agreements in order to secure the withdrawal of their objection;

(ix)         confirm the CPO should no objections be received and the Secretary of State confirms that the Council may do so;

(x)          agree to promote any modifications should this be expedient;

(xi)         agree confirmation of the CPO with modifications if it appears expedient to do so;

(xii)        if the question of compensation is referred to the Upper Tribunal, to take all necessary steps in relation thereto.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management &  Regeneration be authorised to take all  and any necessary actions to  approve the purchase price, advance payments and all other compensation payments  payable in respect of land and buildings included in  the CPO,  and to authorise acquisitions by agreement where the use of compulsory purchase powers is in contemplation.

(4) That upon acquisition, the land acquired under the Order be held for planning purposes and vested in the Investment and Development Account.

(5) That compensation for those with a compensatible interest be paid in accordance with the law on compulsory purchase (or payments as are deemed reasonable in the circumstances) and the provision of property or services in lieu of compensation, in contemplation of the Order being made.

(6) That the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to do all things necessary or incidental to the implementation of the above resolutions.

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration

This report seeks authority to proceed with the acquisition, if necessary by compulsory purchase, and subsequent disposal of 1-3 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1LQ (the "Property"). This is  subject to securing an indemnity agreement from a development partner, to enable its redevelopment for primarily residential purposes. The redevelopment of the property will improve the social and environment of the area and specifically support the regeneration of the Market Place and Underbanks area.

The Cabinet is recommended to approve the following recommendations:

(i)        Subject to securing an appropriate indemnity agreement as described at paragraph 3.2 above, that the Council makes a Compulsory Purchase Order under Section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and other relevant powers (“CPO”) to secure the compulsory acquisition of the land shown edged red on the plan at Appendix 1  of this report to acquire all outstanding interests in the land [and to acquire and create new rights] which would facilitate and enable viable and deliverable development in connection with the creation of a residential led development in order to improve the Borough's environmental, economic and social wellbeing.

(ii)       Delegate to the Corporate Director for Place Management &    Regeneration authority  to take all  necessary actions to secure the making, confirmation and implementation of the CPO to :

·           Agree terms with a third party to indemnify the Council against any and all costs arising from the compulsory purchase order and subsequent redevelopment.

·           Make, if necessary, minor or technical amendments to the Compulsory Purchase Order.

·           Modify and settle the draft Statement of Reasons, the Order Map and Order Schedule as necessary to finalise before submission.

·           Request confirmation of the CPO with or without modifications.

·           Approve agreements with landowners setting out the terms for withdrawal of objections to the CPOs, including where appropriate seeking exclusion of land from the CPO.

·           Confirm the order, if he/she is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so and in the event that the Secretary of State notifies the Council that it has been given the power to confirm the Order.

·           Approve any agreements in order to secure the withdrawal of their objection

·           Confirm the CPO should no objections be received and the Secretary of State confirms that the Council may do so

·           Agreeing to promote any modifications should this be expedient

·           Agreeing confirmation of the CPO with modifications if it appears expedient to do so

·           If the question of compensation is referred to the Upper Tribunal, to take all necessary steps in relation thereto

(iii)      Delegate to the Corporate Director for Place Management &  Regeneration authority  to take all  and any necessary actions to  approve the purchase price, advance payments and all other compensation payments  payable in respect of land and buildings included in  the CPO,  and to authorise acquisitions by agreement where the use of compulsory purchase powers is in contemplation

(iv)     That upon acquisition, the land acquired under the Order be held for planning purposes and vested in the Investment and Development Account.

(v)       That compensation for those with a compensatible interest will be paid in accordance with the law on compulsory purchase (or payments as are deemed reasonable in the circumstances) and the provision of property or services in lieu of compensation, in contemplation of the Order being made.

(vi)     Authorise the Head of Legal and Democratic Services to do all things necessary or incidental to the implementation of the above resolutions 

Officer Contact: George Perrin on 0161 474 4510 or email: george.perrin@stockport.gov.uk

The Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking authority to proceed with the acquisition, if necessary by compulsory purchase, and subsequent disposal of 1-3 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1LQ, subject to securing an indemnity agreement from a development partner, to enable its redevelopment for primarily residential purposes. The redevelopment of the property would improve the social and environment of the area and specifically support the regeneration of the Market Place and Underbanks area.

RESOLVED – (1) That subject to securing an appropriate indemnity agreement as described at paragraph 3.2 of the report, approval be given to the Council making a Compulsory Purchase Order under Section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and other relevant powers (“CPO”) to secure the compulsory acquisition of the land shown edged red on the plan at Appendix 1  to the report to acquire all outstanding interests in the land (and to acquire and create new rights) which would facilitate and enable viable and deliverable development in connection with the creation of a residential led development in order to improve the Borough's environmental, economic and social wellbeing.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be authorised to take all necessary actions to secure the making, confirmation and implementation of the CPO to :

(i)            agree terms with a third party to indemnify the Council against any and all costs arising from the compulsory purchase order and subsequent redevelopment;

(ii)          make, if necessary, minor or technical amendments to the Compulsory Purchase Order;

(iii)         modify and settle the draft Statement of Reasons, the Order Map and Order Schedule as necessary to finalise before submission;

(iv)         request confirmation of the CPO with or without modifications;

(v)          approve agreements with landowners setting out the terms for withdrawal of objections to the CPOs, including where appropriate seeking exclusion of land from the CPO;

(vi)         confirm the order, if satisfied that it was appropriate to do so and in the event that the Secretary of State notifies the Council that it has been given the power to confirm the Order;

(vii)        approve any agreements in order to secure the withdrawal of their objection;

(viii)      confirm the CPO should no objections be received and the Secretary of State confirms that the Council may do so;

(ix)         agree to promote any modifications should this be expedient;

(x)          agree confirmation of the CPO with modifications if it appears expedient to do so; and

(xi)         if the question of compensation is referred to the Upper Tribunal, to take all necessary steps in relation thereto.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be authorised to take all and any necessary actions to approve the purchase price, advance payments and all other compensation payments  payable in respect of land and buildings included in the CPO, and to authorise acquisitions by agreement where the use of compulsory purchase powers was in contemplation.

(4) That upon acquisition, the land acquired under the Order be held for planning purposes and vested in the Investment and Development Account.

(5) That compensation for those with a compensatible interest will be paid in accordance with the law on compulsory purchase (or payments as are deemed reasonable in the circumstances) and the provision of property or services in lieu of compensation, in contemplation of the Order being made.

(6) That the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to do all things necessary or incidental to the implementation of the above resolutions.

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

The report seeks authority to progress with the speculative development of Stockport Exchange Phase 3, utilising prudential borrowing. This decision is being sought in light of the success of Stockport Exchange Phase 2, where there was greater demand than the office building was capable of accommodating and the current letting profile. The report also seeks to commence the demolition works upon Vacant possession of Cineworld, which will provide the required land to construct Stockport Exchange Phase 3 and associated public realm and to progress Stockport Exchange Phase 6 to planning only.

NOTE: This report contains appendices which have been circulated to Cabinet Members only.

The Cabinet is recommended to:

·         agree to the demolition works upon vacant possession of Cineworld;

·         progress the development of Phase 3 utilising prudential borrowing, and on the abovementioned terms;

·         progress planning for Phase 6 in tandem with Phase 3; and

·         authorise the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director of Place Management and Regeneration, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration, to take such actions (including the agreement of documents, and all terms thereof) as are necessary to progress Phase 3 and the planning for Phase 6 to a successful completion.

Officer Contact: George Perrin on 0161 474 4510 or email: george.perrin@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking authority from the Cabinet to progress with the speculative development of Stockport Exchange Phase 3, utilising prudential borrowing. This decision was being sought in light of the success of Stockport Exchange Phase 2 where there had been greater demand than the office building was capable of accommodating and the current letting profile. The report also sought to commence the demolition works upon vacant possession of Cineworld, which would provide the required land to construct Stockport Exchange Phase 3 and associated public realm and to progress Stockport Exchange Phase 6 to planning only.

The Cabinet recognised that as part of the planning application process the need to assess the impact on local car parking would be assessed and addressed as required.

RSOLVED – (1) That in relation to Stockport Exchange Phase 3 approval be given to:

(i)            the demolition works upon vacant possession of Cineworld;

(ii)          progressing the development of Phase 3 utilising prudential borrowing, and on the terms set out in the report;

(iii)         progressing  planning for Phase 6 in tandem with Phase 3.

(2) That the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director of Place Management and Regeneration, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration be authorised to take such actions (including the agreement of documents, and all terms thereof) as were necessary to progress Phase 3 and the planning for Phase 6 to a successful completion.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to monitor the impact of Phase 2 of the Stockport Exchange development on overflow parking on residential streets within the Edgeley area to determine whether the decked car park on site CP1A would need to brought forward and included as part of Phase 3 of the Stockport Exchange development.

On:-

(a)  Matters (if any) referred to the Executive Meeting

(b)  Any called-in Executive Decisions

There were none to consider.