Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2022.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 20 June 2022 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.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

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

The Chair on behalf of the Area Committee informed the Heatons and Reddish Residents regarding: -

·       Stockport Pensions - The Chair, read a briefing paper relating to Stockport pensioners and elements of their pensions that they could be entitled to. Further information could be obtained by contacting Stockport Support Hub on 0161 474 1042 or by checking their eligibility online at Gov.UK

·       ‘Reddish Roaring’ Campaign – the ‘Reddish Roaring’ map was underway, with lions on display in shops etc around Reddish made by schools and communities on display around the wards.

·       Broomfield Drive, School Street Trial –  local residents were invited to take part in the trial consultation and to submit their views.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

The Area Committee considered a briefing paper that had been circulated by Inspector Jamie Jeffries (Greater Manchester Police) in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That it be noted.

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.

Four public questions were submitted as follows, relating to:

·       The Footpath 105, behind Harry Road and Barlow Fold Road, Reddish.

·       Heaton Moor – derelict Astro Turf (two questions)

·       Reddish Vale Country Park

Formal responses would be shared with each of the questioners and the Committee.

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 Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) reported that no organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Freshfield Nursery School  for a grant of £1,000 (£400 from Heatons North, £400 from Heatons South, £100 from Reddish North and £100 from Reddish South wards allocation) towards the cost of booking two days of educational music and robotic workshops with hi-impact for the children of the nursery.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of the Freshfield Nursery School for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of booking two days of educational music and robotic workshops with hi-impact for the children of the nursery.

RESOLVED – That the application from the Freshfield Nursery School for Ward Flexibility Funding on this occasion be declined on the basis that the Committee did not want to support main-stream school based activities with the Ward Flexibility Funding.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Houldsworth Park Bowling Club for a grant of £847.20 (Reddish North ward allocation only) towards the cost of a defibrillator and responder kit for the club, which has 45 members who are aged 60 – 95.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Houldsworth Park Bowling Club for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of a defibrillator and responder kit for the club, which has 45 members who are aged 60 – 95.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Houldsworth Park Bowling Club for a grant of £847.20 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (Reddish North ward allocation only) towards the cost of a defibrillator and responder kit for the club, which has 45 members who are aged 60 – 95.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Inspire for a grant of £500 (Reddish South ward allocation only) towards the cost of hiring minibuses for two outings to the seaside for members who have long term illnesses and have experienced isolation due to the pandemic.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of INSPIRE towards the cost of hiring minibuses for two outings to the seaside for members who have long term illnesses and have experienced isolation due to the pandemic.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from INSPIRE for a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (Reddish South ward allocation only) towards the cost of hiring minibuses for two outings to the seaside for members who have long term illnesses and have experienced isolation due to the pandemic.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Belle Vue Brass Band for a grant of £500 from Reddish South ward allocation only towards the cost of raising funds for new uniform.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of the Belle Vue Brass Band for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of raising funds for new uniform.

RESOLVED – That the application from the Belle Vue Brass Band for Ward Flexibility Funding on this occasion be deferred to the next meeting and that the applicant be invited to attend to provide further information to the Committee relating to their Child Protection Policy and funding requested.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £184.56 from the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee (£46.14 from each ward allocation only) towards the cost of printing 100 copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter (monthly) for those who are facing digital poverty and exclusion in the community.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that as to delay consideration of the application would place the applicant at a significant disadvantage in the progression of their activity.)

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of the African and Caribbean Community Association towards the cost of printing 100 copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter (monthly) for those who are facing digital poverty and exclusion in the community.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £184.56 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£46.14 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of printing 100 copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter (monthly) for those who are facing digital poverty and exclusion in the community.

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 Director for Place Management 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/planning. 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.

Front elevation rooflights, reconfigured porch and new gates to front elevation, rear dormer and new glazed doors and cladding to rear elevation including raised decking.

Front elevation rooflights, reconfigured porch and new gates to front elevation, rear dormer and new glazed doors and cladding to rear elevation including raised decking.

A representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the Mauldeth Road conservation area.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance)

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 area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates, 0161 474 3219 or vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report requests the views of the Committee on the current proposed polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District Review currently underway.

The views of the Area Committee are sought on the proposed polling arrangements. Any comments or suggestions will then be considered, together with those received via the public consultation (Stage 1 and Stage 2).  Revised proposals will be brought back to the Area Committee cycle in October 2022 for consideration prior to a final report being considered by the Cabinet Meeting on 1 November 2022 and the Council Meeting on 17 November 2022.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the views of the Committee on the current proposed polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District Review currently underway.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·       A lot of work had been done in previous years in relation to the accessibility of polling stations themselves, but further work needed to be done to assess the accessibility of routes to those polling stations.

·       It was suggested that some polling stations in Reddish South would now cover a larger geographical area and it was queried whether these stations would be able to handle the larger number of voters.

·       The closure of Christ Church Methodist Church had necessitated the use of Reddish Library as a dual polling station and this may need to continue until such a point that the future of the church had been determined.

·       It was queried whether North Reddish Park Community Centre could be available for continued use as a polling station as it had been used as such in the past.

RESOLVED – That the Chief Executive be requested to consider the comments of the Area Committee as part of the current Polling District Review.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons (HWS) and the monitoring of the Area Committee Delegated Budgets and outlines proposals to make changes to the financial thresholds for decisions to be taken under delegated authority by the Director of Place Management.

The Area Committee is recommended to authorise the Director of Place Management, in consultation with the Highway Ward Spokesperson(s), to spend up to £1,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget in connection with the schedule of minor, non-regulatory, matters identified in Section 2.6 of the report; and up to £2,500 in connection with pedestrian dropped crossings subject to all area committees giving approval to the revision of the delegation thresholds.

Officer Contact: Eraina Smith on Tel: 474 4911 or email: eraina.smith@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons and the monitoring of the Area Committee Delegated Budgets and outlining proposals to make changes to the financial thresholds for decisions to be taken under delegated authority by the Director of Place Management.

RESOLVED – That the Director of Place Management be authorised, in consultation with the Highway Ward Spokesperson(s), to spend up to £1,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget in connection with the schedule of minor, non-regulatory, matters identified in Section 2.6 of the report; and up to £2,500 in connection with pedestrian dropped crossings subject to all area committees giving approval to the revision of the delegation thresholds.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to the Friends of Manchester Road Play Area having applied to hold a Fun Day on Manchester Road Park on 25/09/2022 between the hours 1pm - 4pm, requiring access to set up and close down from 9.00am - 6pm.

The Area Committee is asked to approve the application subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licences, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

Officer contact: Janette Sadgrove, 0161 474 2429, janette.sadgrove@stockport.gov.uk       

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the Friends of Manchester Road Play Area to hold a Fun Day on Manchester Road Park on 25/09/2022 between the hours 1pm - 4pm, requiring access to set up and close down from 9.00am - 6pm, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licences, insurances and any fees and charges that apply

RESOLVED – That approval be given for an application received from the Friends of Manchester Road Play Area to hold a Fun Day on Manchester Road Park on 25/09/2022 between the hours 1pm - 4pm, requiring access to set up and close down from 9.00am - 6pm, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licences, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on bulb provision to local community groups and for local initiatives.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and agree whether it wished to make an allocation from its Delegated Budget towards the provision of additional bulb planting within its area.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke on 0161 474 4851 or email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management providing an update on bulb provision to local community groups and for local initiatives.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to make an allocation from its Delegated Budget towards the provision of additional bulb planting within its area as follows: -

Heatons North – no additional funding

Heatons South - £3,000

Reddish North - £600 (£300 of Crocus and £300 of Daffodil/Narcissus)

Reddish South - £600 (£300 of Crocus and £300 of Daffodil/Narcissus)

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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: Charles Yankiah on 0161 474 3206 or email:

charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance) 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 detailing the current position on the Area Flexibility Funding and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.