Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 August 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 August 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

No declarations on interest were made.

To receive any announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

No announcements were made.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the code of practice.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

Janette Sadgrove (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting and provided an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Stockport Homes walkabouts have taken place at Thornley Lane South, the Somerford Road Estate in North Reddish on Dumbarton Road/Ablingdon Road Estate in South Reddish.

·         Overhanging vegetation onto Didsbury Road from the Car Park to Station Road.

·         Inspections had been carried out at the Sandy Lane shops in South Reddish and the Heaton Moor Top shopping area.

·         Gully cleansing on Penny Lane – Councillors also asked for a list of sites that the Community Payback Team would be operating in the local area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

RESOLVED -

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

1. Cedar Grove – Residents Permit Parking Scheme

2. St Albans Avenue – Residents Permit Parking Scheme

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that two petitions had been received as follows:-

·         Cedar Grove – Residents Permit Parking Scheme

·         St Albans Avenue – Residents Permit Parking Scheme

RESOLVED – That the petitions be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and that a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

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

The report provides an update on the public consultation being undertaken regarding transport issues and options in Stockport to inform the updating of the South East Manchester Multi-Modal Strategy to 2040.

The Area Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on emerging issues and ongoing work in respect to the refresh of the SEMMMS Strategy.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Comment must be made about rail services between Reddish South and Manchester Victoria.

·         Whilst the use of rail has increased markedly over the last decade, the frequency of services had not kept up with that pace. Particular reference was made to the evening service to Heaton Chapel station which was disjointed with train times offering no benefit to either workers or people wish to enjoy the social offer in Manchester.

·         Congestion on the A6 caused by cars illegally parking on the A6.

·         Whilst East Didsbury showed the success of park & ride it was however creating major congestion problems in the local area and in particular on Didsbury Road which suffered from long tail backs. Councillors asked that officers discuss these concerns with colleagues at Transport for Greater Manchester and Manchester City Council to find a solution. If metrolink is to continue to be a success then dealing with parking concerns in and around stations needed to be given a high priority.

·         The document should reinforce the need to for disabled access at all stations.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to have regard to the comments made when refreshing the strategy.

To consider an application from Reddish North End U14’s to help contribute to the purchase of a new football strip

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of Reddish North End FC Under 14’s requesting funding towards the purchase of a new football kit.

RESOLVED – That the application from Reddish North End FC Under 14’s for funding towards the purchase of a new football kit be approved as follows:-

Heatons North Ward - £55.55

Heatons South Ward - £83.33

Reddish North Ward - £250.00

Reddish South Ward - £111.12

To consider an application for funding to support the group in their efforts to organise a trip to Stockport Plaza for the Christmas Pantomime for families with children and young people who had special educational needs.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of the ABC Group requesting funding towards a trip for children with special needs to the Stockport Plaza theatre for the Christmas Pantomime.

A representative ABC Group attended the meeting and answered questions in respect to the application.

RESOLVED – That the application from the ABC Group for funding towards a trip for children with special needs to the Stockport Plaza theatre for the Christmas Pantomime be approved as follows:-

Heatons North - £122.75

Heatons South - £122.75

Reddish North - £122.75

Reddish South - £122.75

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

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Development Applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are therefore not referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website as www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable copying charges).

In connection with demolition of all structures on site and the erection of a car showroom and associated parking (Sui Generis use), after sales facility, car preparation and repair facility including body shop, MOT Test Centre (B2 use), car storage (B8 use), associated infrastructure, landscaping, access and junction improvements.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 066233 for the demolition of all structures on site and the erection of a car showroom and associated parking (Sui Generis use) after sales facility, car preparation and repair facility including body shop, MOT Test Centre (B2 use) car storage (B8 use) associated infrastructure, access and junction improvements at the former Brighton Road Industrial Estate,

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

In connection with Residential development comprising 14 dwellings with new access to Harrogate Road and associated works (Amended Plans alterations to design and layout)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the implementation of a section 106 agreement.

In respect of plan no. 065717 for residential development comprising 14 dwellings with new access to Harrogate Road and associated works (Amended Plans – alterations to layout) at Land at Harrogate Road, North Reddish, it was

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to determine the application subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement in respect to Open Space Provision and local traffic regulation orders.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee are.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Paul Cassidy on Tel: 474 5142 or email: paul.cassidy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals, dates for local enquiries and informal hearings and progress on authorised enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines proposals to carry out a trial dig on Reddish Vale Road to determine the source of the water coming up through the road close to the turnoff to the allotments.

The Area Committee are requested to approve the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on Tel: 474 2419 or email:chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to a proposed local initiative scheme for carrying out a trial dig on Reddish Vale Road to determine the source of water coming up through the middle of the road.

RESOLVED – That a trial dig on Reddish Vale Road at an approximate cost of £540.00 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Reddish South Ward allocation) be approved.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider objections received to introduce waiting restrictions and traffic calming at Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Warren French on Tel: 474 4817 or email: warren.french@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider objections to the proposed introduction of waiting restrictions and traffic calming on Buckingham Road Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the order be made as advertised subject to the amendments proposed by the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration in Section 3 of the report and the removal from the scheme of the proposed road hump on Park Road.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Services at Heaton Mersey War Memorial, Reddish War Memorial and St Paul’s Church, Heaton Moor on Sunday 12 November 2017.

The Area Committee are requested to make appointments to the Remembrance Services indicated.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at the Remembrance Day Services on 12 November 2917.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be appointed to lay wreaths at the Remembrance Day Services on 12 November 2017:-

·         Heaton Mersey War Memorial – Councillor Colin Foster

·         Reddish War Memorial – Councillor Tom Grundy

·         St Paul’s Church – Councillor David Sedgewick

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and on the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding. The report also included the position on ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.