Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 June 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 6 June 2018 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.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

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 submit 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 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 related matters in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         A Community Pick and Task Day had taken place in Reddish North which had been well attended by local residents.

·         A Stockport Homes walkabout had taken place in the Russell Gardens area and on Riskin Road.

·         The cleansing of gullies on unadopted roads in the wards.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Janette Sadgrove be thanked for her attendance and report.

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

No petitions were submitted.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation has indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider a funding application from the Love Heaton Chapel Group.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the Love Heaton Chapel Group requesting funding to improve the aesthetics of Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That a grant for £1,150 (to be divided equally between the Heatons North and Reddish South wards) to the Love Heaton Chapel Group to support a project for environmental improvement be approved.

To consider an application from the Friends of Heaton Chapel Station.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of the Friends of Heaton Chapel Station who were requesting funding towards the purchase of a defibrillator.

RESOLVED- That a grant for £1,600 (£1000 Heatons North, £300 Heatons South and £300 Reddish South) to the Friends of Heaton Chapel Station for funding towards the purchase of a defibrillator be approved.

To consider a funding application from the Dance Academy.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of the Dance Academy who were requesting funding towards a visit to the New York City Ballet Education Team.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £1000 (£666 Heatons North, £166 Heatons South and £166 Reddish South) to the Dance Academy for funding towards a visit to the New York City Ballet Education Team be approved.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from the Heaton Norris Community Centre.

This application has been referred for consideration by the Brinnington & Reddish Joint Ward Committee. The Brinnington & Central ward has already agreed to £500 of the funding.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of the Heaton Norris Community Centre requesting funding towards the purchase of equipment at the centre.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £500 (to be split equally between the Heatons South and Reddish South Wards) to the Heaton Norris Community Centre for funding towards the replenishment of equipment at the centre be approved.

To consider a funding application from the Heaton Mersey Collective.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of the Heaton Mersey Collective requesting funding towards the set-up of the organisation.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £750 (£150 Heaton North and £600 Heatons South wards) to the Heaton Mersey Collective for funding towards the set-up of the organisation be approved.

To consider an application from the Russell Gardens Social Club

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of the Friends of Russell Gardens who were requesting funding towards the purchase of new tables and chairs for the gardens.

RESOLVED – (1) That a grant of £463.92 to the Friends of Russell Gardens for funding towards the purchase of new tables and chairs for the gardens be approved.

(2) That the Director of Neighbourhoods, Stockport Homes be requested be requested to make a contribution to the application.

To consider an application from the Stockport Carnival Committee seeking funding toward the cost of the carnival.

The Cabinet Member for Reform & Governance, following a recommendation of the Borough-Wide Funding Group has already awarded £600. The Group recommended that the application be submitted to all area committees for them to consider whether they wished to make an award toward the remainder of the request.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of the organisers of the Stockport Carnival requesting funding to support the 2018 carnival.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £100.00 to the Stockport Carnival (to be divided equally between the four wards) for the running of the carnival in 2018 be approved.

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

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

Development application was 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 not therefore 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 not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website at 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 charges).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In connection with plan no. 69128 for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two semi detached houses with amended vehicular access at 22 Park Drive, Heaton Norris.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 69605 for part two storey, part single storey rear extension with external staircase and bin store area to the rear at 111, Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor,

a member of the public spoke against the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with plan no. 69605 for part two storey, part single storey rear extension with external staircase and bin store are to rear at 111, Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

With the consent of the Area Committee, this item was withdrawn.

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

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings, progress upon authorised enforcement action set out by area committee.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Patrick Arran on Tel: 474 3138 or email: patrick.arran@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 and enforcement action within the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report seeks approval to introduce No Waiting at any Time restrictions on part of Higher Bury Street in Heaton Norris.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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) seeking the Area Committees comments on a proposal to extend the No Waiting at Any Time Waiting restrictions on part of Higher Bury Street, Heaton Norris prior to consideration by the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposals detailed in the report.

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

The report seeks approval for the upgrading the existing permit scheme on Abney Road from free to charged.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 0161 474 4861 or email:max.townsend@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 give consideration to a proposal to upgrade the existing permit scheme on Abney Road from free to charged.

RESOLVED – That the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation order be approved and subject to no objections being received within 21 days for the advertisement date that the order be made as advertised:-

Revoke Resident Permit Parking:

Abney Road

North West side from a point 42 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 65 metres in a North Easterly direction.

Introduce Permit Parking (2 individual registered vehicle permits and 1 visitorpermit per property):

Abney Road (No’s 2 – 26 Inc. 368 & 370 Wellington Road North):

North West side from a point 15 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 18 metres in a North Easterly direction; and from a point 42 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Wellington Road North for a distance of 65 metres in a North Easterly direction.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve the cost for removing the grass verge on Broomfield Close to construct additional parking spaces.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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 approve the removal of a grass verge on Broomfield Close to construct additional parking spaces.

RESOLVED – That the removal of a grass verge on Broomfield Close, Reddish to create additional car parking spaces be approved at an approximate cost of £19,480.10

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on parts of Harrogate Road, Harrogate Drive and Wharfedale Road in Reddish.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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 the introduction of a traffic regulation order on Harrogate Road, Harrogate Drive and Wharfdale Road, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders be approved and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following orders can be made:

No Waiting at Any Time:

Harrogate Road

West side from a point 10 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Harrogate Drive in a Southerly direction to a point 10 metres South of the Southerly kerb line of Harrogate Drive.

East side from the Northerly kerb line of Wharfedale Road for a distance of 15 metres in a Northerly direction.

Harrogate Drive

Both sides from the Westerly kerb line of Harrogate Road for a distance of 10 metres in a Westerly direction.

Wharfedale Road

Northerly side from the Easterly kerb line of Harrogate Road for a distance of 15 metres in an Easterly direction.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a deviation from the Council's policy on permit parking with regard Broadstone Road in Reddish.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report and make a recommendation to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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) seeking the comments of the Area Committee prior to the submission of the report to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal for an investigation to proceed to introduce a permit scheme on part of Boradstone Road.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Leader of the Council, in establishing the Borough-wide funding arrangements for 2017/18, agreed that a Review of these arrangements be undertaken and submitted to area committees. This report sets out that Review and invites comments on the arrangements for 2018/19 and beyond.

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

Officer Contact: Jonathan Vali on Tel: 474 3201 or email: jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Area Committee with the opportunity to comment on the borough wide funding arrangements in 2017/2018 and on proposals for future funding arrangements.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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.

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

The report seeks comments regarding the proposed Moving and Waiting, Loading/Unloading Traffic Regulation Orders associated with the Town Centre Access Plan project TCAP502 in the vicinity of Hollywood Way, Yew Street, Wood Street and Travis Brow.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report prior to its submission to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing.

Officer Contact: Nick Whelan on Tel: 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking comments concerning the proposed Moving and Waiting, Loading/Uploading Traffic Regulation orders associated with the Town Centre Access Plan in the vicinity of Hollywood Way, Yew Street, Wood Street and Travis Brow.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing be recommended to approved the proposals detailed in the report and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to contact the businesses in the local area directly detailing the proposed orders.