Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 August 2022.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 01 August 2022 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

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:-

·       Cost of Living Support  – The Chair, read a briefing paper relating to the Cost of Living Support and the Council’s response to the crisis including the promotion of warm spaces across the borough and ongoing work with Age UK and Disability Stockport to support local residents.

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

It was reported that the Neighbourhood Police Inspector Jamie Jeffries (Greater Manchester Police) had been replaced with Sergeant Daniel Jones who was unable to attend the meeting, but welcomed any neighbourhood policing questions or issues to be raised.

The Chair informed the Committee that Sergeant Daniel Jones will be attending the next meeting in November 2022 and will respond accordingly.

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.

Eight public questions were submitted as follows, relating to:

·       Traffic along Manchester Road

·       Unadopted Road, Heaton Manor Development

·       Disability Parking along School Lane/Manchester Road

·       Supporting local businesses along School Lane/Manchester Road

·       Astro Turf pitch adjacent to St Thomas School and Heaton Manor Estate

·       Peel Moat Astro Turf Pitch refurbishment plan

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

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

One petition was submitted with 509 signatories requesting the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on Mauldeth Road from the start at Didsbury Road to the top of Kingsleigh Road.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Director of Place Management for investigation.

To consider a presentation of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services & Deputy Chief Executive.

Communities across Stockport and the UK came together in the earliest days of the COVID pandemic to provide support and neighbourliness, and this continued throughout the pandemic.

Communities then turned their energy towards commemoration of this period; this happened organically and without statutory intervention.  With this in mind, the Council has used a variety of networks to promote the COVID Commemoration Project and a number of proposals have been received from communities across Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and consider the proposals (if any) for projects within the area represented by the Area Committee.

Officer contact: Holly Rae on 0161 474 301 or email: holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk

Lindsey Mallory (Service Manager, Public Sector, Stockport Council) attended the meeting and made a presentation in relation to a number of proposals that had been made by residents as part of the COVID Commemoration Project. It was noted that to date, no submissions had been made for the area represented by the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·       An allocation between £5,000 - £7,000 had been made to each ward for projects.

·       Consultation has been ongoing with local businesses and community organisation regarding any commemorative projects.

·       Members commented that had they been involved a bit earlier in the process they could have involved their networks.

·       Members requested that further details be shared with Councillors in order that it could be shared with local residents and networks to seek any proposals for projects.

·       Members proposed memorial benches in the vicinity of Houldsworth Square, Willow Grove Cemetery, in the vicinity of Reddish Vale Park (Barlow Lane North) but wanted costings relating to weather and vandal proof type benches before any commissioning would be made.

·       It was noted that a wide range of projects had been proposed in other areas, including memorial benches, tree planting, talking heads video, murals and gardens.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) Any suggestions for projects be forwarded to the officer team as soon as practicable.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Reddish Sapphires for a grant of £300 (Reddish South ward allocation only) towards the cost of new equipment such as pumps, dresses, and shakers for their 35 members.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Reddish Sapphires for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of new equipment such as pumps, dresses, and shakers for their 35 members.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Reddish Sapphires for an increased grant of £400 (£300 from Reddish South and £100 from Reddish North ward allocations) dish North ward allocation only) towards the cost of new equipment such as pumps, dresses, and shakers for their 35 members.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Hurricanes Cheerleading Group for a grant of £140 (£20 from Heatons North, £100 from Reddish North, and £20 from Reddish South wards allocation) towards the cost of competition entry fees. 

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Hurricanes Cheerleading Group for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of competition entry fees.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Hurricanes Cheerleading Group for a grant of £140 (£20 from Heatons North, £100 from Reddish North, and £20 from Reddish South wards allocation) towards the cost of competition entry fees.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heatons Sports Club for a grant of £800 (£400 from Heatons North and £400 from Heatons South wards allocation) towards the cost of replacing one set of rugby posts and purchasing essential equipment which will benefit the juniors and local community that utilise the pitch.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Heatons Sports Club for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of replacing one set of rugby posts and purchasing essential equipment which will benefit the juniors and local community that utilise the pitch.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Heatons Sports Club for a grant of £800 (£400 from Heatons North and £400 from Heatons South wards allocation) towards the cost of replacing one set of rugby posts and purchasing essential equipment which will benefit the juniors and local community that utilise the pitch.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Drawing Board Productions CIC for a grant of £400 (£100 from Heatons North, £100 from Heatons South, £100 from Reddish North, and £100 from Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of publishing an arts and culture printed supplement for Stockport residents which will include poems, interviews from artists and a list of upcoming events.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Drawing Board Productions CIC for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of publishing an arts and culture printed supplement for Stockport residents which will include poems, interviews from artists and a list of upcoming events.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Drawing Board Productions CIC for a grant of £400 (£100 from Heatons North, £100 from Heatons South, £100 from Reddish North, and £100 from Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of publishing an arts and culture printed supplement for Stockport residents which will include poems, interviews from artists and a list of upcoming events.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Alcoholics Anonymous for a grant of £110 (£55 from Heatons North, £55 from Heatons South, £55 from Reddish North and £55 from Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of providing a safe meeting place, refreshments, and resources to support members.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of providing a safe meeting place, refreshments, and resources to support members.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Alcoholics Anonymous for a grant of £220 (£55 from Heatons North, £55 from Heatons South, £55 from Reddish North and £55 from Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of providing a safe meeting place, refreshments, and resources to support members.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Belle Vue Brass Band for a grant of £500 from the 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 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 Belle Vue Brass Band for Ward Flexibility Funding on this occasion be declined on the basis that the applicant has not provided information previously requested by the Committee relating to the Child Protection Policy and further details about the funding requested.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Heaton Norris Community Centre for a grant of £500 from the Reddish South ward allocation only towards the cost of running creative arts and crafts activities for Black History Month, which will end with a celebration event to display the artwork.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application on behalf of Heaton Norris Community Centre for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of running creative arts and crafts activities for Black History Month, which will end with a celebration event to display the artwork.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the Heaton Norris Community Centre for an increased grant of £1,000 (£500 from Reddish South and £500 from Heatons South ward allocations) towards the cost of running creative arts and crafts activities for Black History Month, which will end with a celebration event to display the artwork.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Heatons Explorers for a grant of £800 (£300 from Heatons North, £400 from Heatons South and £100 from Reddish North ward allocations) towards the cost of attending the next World Scout Jamboree in South Korea in the summer of 2023.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application on behalf of Heatons Explorers for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of attending the next World Scout Jamboree in South Korea in the summer of 2023.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the Heatons Explorers for a grant of £800 (£300 from Heatons North, £400 from Heatons South and £100 from Reddish North ward allocations) towards the cost of attending the next World Scout Jamboree in South Korea in the summer of 2023.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Make a Difference for a grant of £500 from the Reddish South ward allocation only towards the cost of running arts and crafts sessions at a wellbeing café, which will support people in isolation, the elderly and those with poor physical and mental health.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application on behalf of Make a Difference for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of running arts and crafts sessions at a wellbeing café, which will support people in isolation, the elderly and those with poor physical and mental health.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Make a Difference for an increased grant of £1,000 (£250 from Reddish South, £250 from Reddish North, £250 from Heatons South and £250 from Heatons North ward allocations towards the cost of running arts and crafts sessions at a wellbeing café, which will support people in isolation, the elderly and those with poor physical and mental health.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate & Support Services and Deputy Chief Executive.

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/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.

Erection of new Lidl food Store (Class E) with associated car parking and landscaping.

The Area Committee is requested to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Jeni Regan on 0161 474 3531 or email: jeni.regan@stockport.gov.uk

Erection of new Lidl food Store (Class E) with associated car parking and Landscaping,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted and that the future operation of the Sparthfield and Wellington Road junction be considered following a period of time subsequent to the opening of the store.  The Committee specifically asked that consideration was given to the safety of right turning movements onto to A6.

Demolition of existing detached derelict dwelling and eastern boundary wall. Development of 6 no. 3-bed semi-detached residential townhouse units, incorporating associated parking, amenity and landscaping requirements, plus reconstruction of eastern boundary wall.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

Officer Contact: Jeni Regan on 0161 474 3531 or email: jeni.regan@stockport.gov.uk

Demolition of existing detached derelict dwelling and eastern boundary wall. Development of 6 no. 3-bed semi-detached residential townhouse units, incorporating associated parking, amenity and landscaping requirements, plus reconstruction of eastern boundary wall,

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

It was then

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

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 on 0161 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 (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 Director of Place Management.

The report details the revised locations for traffic calming features in North Reddish.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the Director’s report and approve the revisions to the legal notices set out in Appendix A (advertised 23 February 2022) to install speed humps and speed cushions on Houldsworth Street, Priory Lane, Ilkley Crescent, Wharfedale Road, Finsbury Road & Naseby Road in Reddish.

Officer contact: Tim Boylan on 0161 474 4503 or email: tim.boylan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details of the revised location for traffic calming features in North Reddish.

Members welcomed the report.

RESOLVED -  That approval be given to the revisions to the legal notices (advertised 23 February 2022) to install speed humps and speed cushions on Houldsworth Street, Priory Lane, Ilkley Crescent, Wharfedale Road, Finsbury Road & Naseby Road in Reddish as follows:-

Flat top speed humps 75mm high & 1:15 gradient

Houldsworth Street

From the intersection of the northern kerbline of Arthur Street for a distance of 8.50 metres in a northerly direction

Ilkley Crescent

From the intersection of the eastern kerbline of Harrogate Road for a distance of 35.0 metres in a south westerly direction

Ilkley Crescent

From the intersection of the eastern kerbline of Harrogate Road for a distance of 142.0 metres in a south westerly direction

Finsbury Road

From the intersection of the north western kerbline of Naseby Road for a distance of 106.0 metres in a north westerly direction

Finsbury Road

From the intersection of the north western kerbline of Naseby Road for a distance of 12.50 metres in a north westerly direction

Speed Cushions (Pair) 75mm high & 1:15 gradient

Priory Lane

From the intersection of the western kerbline of Gorton Road for a distance of 108.0 metres in a westerly direction.

Priory Lane

From the intersection of the eastern kerbline of St Elisabeth’s Way for a distance of 67.5 metres in a south easterly direction.

Wharfedale Road

From the intersection of the eastern kerbline of Harrogate Road for a distance of 20.50 metres in a south easterly direction.

Naseby Road

From the intersection of the northern kerbline of Finsbury Road for a distance of 18.0 metres in a north easterly direction.

Naseby Road

From the intersection of the north eastern kerbline of Lillian Grove for a distance of 36.0 metres in a north easterly direction

20mph Roundel Road Markings

Priory Lane

From the intersection of the eastern kerbline of St Elizabeth’s Way for a distance of 114.50 metres in a south easterly direction.

Wharfedale Road

From the intersection of the western kerbline of Ikley Crescent for a distance of 18.0 metres in a north westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the installation and associated costs of bollards at two locations in the Heatons.

The Area Committee is asked to approve the installation and associated costs for 10 bollards at £350 each at a total cost of £3,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heatons North ward allocation).

Officer contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the installation and associated costs of bollards at two locations in the Heatons.

Members enquired about additional bollards being installed near the war memorial and cash machine in the vicinity for pedestrian safety and parking restrictions. In response, it was noted that further information would be provided regarding the request for additional bollards.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks & Leisure Services be recommended to approve the installation and associated costs for 10 bollards at £350 each at a total cost of £3,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heatons North ward allocation).

(2) That the Director of Place Management be asked to investigate the request for additional bollards near the war memorial and cash machine in the vicinity of Heatons South (Didsbury Road and Green Lane) due to pedestrian safety and parking restrictions.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an objection which has been received in response to the legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order (Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel).

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the introduction of the Traffic Regulation Orders as originally advertised. 

Officer contact: Zoe Allan on 0161 474 3138 or email: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an objection which had been received in response to the legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order (Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel).

Members welcomed the report and requested that an investigation be undertaken to extend the double yellow lines even further along the junction at Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel due to the visibility of traffic and parking restrictions.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks & Leisure Services be recommended to give approval to the introduction of the Traffic Regulation Orders as originally advertised.

(2) That the Director of Place Management be requested to undertake an investigation to extend the double yellow lines even further along Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel due to the visibility of traffic and parking restrictions.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposal for the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Harrow Drive with Buckingham Road in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulations Orders and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £710 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heatons North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Harrow Drive

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

Buckingham Road

North West side from a point 10 metres South West of the South Western kerb line of Harrow Drive in a North Easterly direction to a point 9 metres North East of the North Eastern kerb line of Harrow Drive.

Officer contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Harrow Drive with Buckingham Road in Heaton Moor.

Members welcomed the report and enquired about the installation of double yellow lines on an unadopted road. In response, members were given the assurance that this could be done by virtue of the highway law despite it being unadopted.

RESOLVED - That approval be given for the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulations Orders and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £710 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heatons North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Harrow Drive

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

Buckingham Road

North West side from a point 10 metres South West of the South Western kerb line of Harrow Drive in a North Easterly direction to a point 9 metres North East of the North Eastern kerb line of Harrow Drive.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides the results of a consultation on the Mayor’s Challenge Fund (MCF) Bee Network Crossing proposals to provide a new signalised junction on Broadstone Road at the junction with Broadstone Hall Road South and Broadstone Hall Road North, with new pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities (Toucan crossings) on all arms, with associated parking restrictions.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on the proposal and recommend that the Cabinet Member (Economy & Regeneration) approves the implementation of the scheme and the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders set out in Appendix C, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at an approximate cost of £400,000 to be funded (subject to the approval of the business case by Transport for Greater Manchester) from the MCF Capital fund.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director for Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the results of a consultation on the Mayor’s Challenge Fund (MCF) Bee Network Crossing proposals to provide a new signalised junction on Broadstone Road at the junction with Broadstone Hall Road South and Broadstone Hall Road North, with new pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities (Toucan crossings) on all arms, with associated parking restrictions.

Members welcomed the report

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member (Economy & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the implementation of the scheme and the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders set out in Appendix C of the report, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at an approximate cost of £400,000 to be funded (subject to the approval of the business case by Transport for Greater Manchester) from the MCF Capital fund.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report seeks approval for the introduction of an experimental 20mph speed limit order in the area known as Poet’s Corner in Reddish (South of Longford Road West).

The Area Committee is asked to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and recommend the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services approve those parts that are within 15 metres of a Strategic Route, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order to be funded externally under the ITB programme:-

20mph Speed Limit (Experimental):

Full length of: Farley Way, Tennyson Road, Masefield Grove, Churchill Crescent, Byron Grove, Shelley Road, Chaucer Avenue, Wordsworth Road.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director for Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details regarding the introduction of an experimental 20mph speed limit order in the area known as Poet’s Corner in Reddish (South of Longford Road West).

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·       Members enquired about the timescales for implementation. In response it was stated that it would be done before the end of this financial year.

·       Clarification was sought regarding the omission of Longford Road West from the scheme. In response, it was noted that this would need to looked at and would be reported back to the ward councillors in due course.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and to approve those parts that are within 15 metres of a Strategic Route, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order to be funded externally under the ITB programme:-

20mph Speed Limit (Experimental):

Full length of: Farley Way, Tennyson Road, Masefield Grove, Churchill Crescent, Byron Grove, Shelley Road, Chaucer Avenue, Wordsworth Road.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Services at Heaton Mersey War Memorial, Reddish War Memorial and at St Paul's Church, Heaton Moor on Sunday 13 November 2022.

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

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) requesting the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Heaton Mersey War Memorial, Reddish War Memorial and at St Paul’s Church, Heaton Moor on Sunday, 13 November 2022.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the appointment of the following Councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at the following sites on Sunday, 13 November 2022:-

Heaton Mersey – Councillor Tom McGee

Reddish War Memorial – Councillor Janet Mobbs

St Paul’s Heaton Moor - Councillor David Sedgwick

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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

Members enquired about the Heatons South Delegated Budget for 2022/23 and the cost of the Craig Road – Child Warning Signs for the amount of £3,236.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Director for Place Management be asked to look into the Heatons South Delegated Budget for 2022/23 and the cost of the Craig Road – Child Warning Signs for the amount of £3,236 and be reported back to the ward councillors.