Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2023.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 8 March 2023 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 interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

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:-

·       The three Councillors who were standing down Councillors Kate Butler, Roy Driver and Tom McGee and thanked them for their years of service to the community and the council.

·       Community NHS Leaders – the Chair, read a briefing paper relating to a call for ‘Community NHS Leaders’ to work closer with community leaders in the various neighbourhoods across the borough.

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 representative (Greater Manchester Police) was unable to attend the meeting, but welcomed any neighbourhood policing questions or issues to be raised.

It was noted that a briefing update had been circulated to the Committee via email.

No questions or issues were raised.

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.

One public question was submitted as follows, relating to:

·       Peel Moat Open Space

A formal response would be shared with the questioner 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 the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance (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 Craig Road Residents Association for a grant of £995 from the Heatons South ward allocation only, towards the cost of purchasing picnic tables for the purpose of organising events in the Craig Road field in the future.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Craig Road Residents Association for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of purchasing picnic tables for the purpose of organising events in the Craig Road field in the future.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Craig Road Residents Association for a grant of £995 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget from the Heatons South ward allocation only, towards the cost of purchasing picnic tables for the purpose of organising events in the Craig Road field in the future.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Love Heaton Chapel – Marbury Road Edible Garden for a grant of £1,000 from the Heatons South ward allocation only towards the cost of purchasing a poly tunnel to extend our food growing season and the varieties of produce we can grow and a composting toilet so we can open our sessions to all service users.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Love Heaton Chapel – Marbury Road Edible Garden for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of purchasing a poly tunnel to extend our food growing season and the varieties of produce we can grow and a composting toilet so we can open our sessions to all service users.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Love Heaton Chapel – Marbury Road Edible Garden for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget from the Heatons South ward allocation only towards the cost of purchasing a poly tunnel to extend our food growing season and the varieties of produce we can grow and a composting toilet so we can open our sessions to all service users.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from St Mary’s Ladies Circle for a grant of £500 from the Reddish South ward allocation only towards the cost of hosting mini bus trips for the summer & Christmas and the open flower garden events.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of St Mary’s Ladies Circle for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of hosting mini-bus trips for the summer & Christmas and the open flower garden events.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from St Mary’s Ladies Circle for a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£400 from Reddish South and £100 from Reddish North wards allocation) towards the cost of hosting mini-bus trips for the summer & Christmas and the open flower garden events.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for an overall grant of £2100 (£100 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for a grant of £400 (£100 from each ward) from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Friends of Cheshire Theatre School for a grant of £765 (£135 from Heatons North, £225 from Heatons South, £360 from Reddish North and £45 from Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of representing Team England at the Dance World Cup and to assist with registration fees, entry fees and costumes.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Friends of Cheshire Theatre School for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of representing Team England at the Dance World Cup and to assist with registration fees, entry fees and costumes.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Friends of Cheshire Theatre School for a grant of £765 (£135 from Heatons North, £225 from Heatons South, £360 from Reddish North and £45 from Reddish South ward allocations) from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of representing Team England at the Dance World Cup and to assist with registration fees, entry fees and costumes.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Woolfe Football Foundation for a grant of £1,000 from Heatons South ward allocation only towards the cost of opening a foundation evening at Power League in Stockport on a weekly basis for 12 weeks including pitch fees, footballs and sporting equipment.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Woolfe Football Foundation for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of opening a foundation evening at Power League in Stockport on a weekly basis for 12 weeks including pitch fees, footballs and sporting equipment.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Woolfe Football Foundation for a grant of £1,000 (£250 from each ward allocation) from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of opening a foundation evening at Power League in Stockport on a weekly basis for 12 weeks including pitch fees, footballs and sporting equipment.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Social Events Activities for an overall grant of £1,000 (£150 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of promoting the social side of the group by purchasing paper, printer ink, receipt books, stamps, making telephone calls and taking photographs.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Social Events Activities for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of promoting the social side of the group by purchasing paper, printer ink, receipt books, stamps, making telephone calls and taking photographs.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Social Events Activities for a grant of £150 (£37.50 from each ward allocation) from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of promoting the social side of the group by purchasing paper, printer ink, receipt books, stamps, making telephone calls and taking photographs.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the St Winifred’s Monday Club for a grant of £500 from the Heatons South ward allocation only towards the cost of hiring a coach to take all members to Llandudno in June 2023.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of St Winifred’s Monday Club for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of hiring a coach to take all members to Llandudno in June 2023.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the St Winifred’s Monday Club for a grant of £500 (£250 from Heatons South and £250 Heatons North ward allocation) from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of hiring a coach to take all members to Llandudno in June 2023.

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 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.

Retrospective consent for outdoor seating arrangement with planters and AstroTurf, with consumption of alcohol on the forecourt.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

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

Retrospective consent for outdoor seating arrangement with planters and AstroTurf, with consumption of alcohol on the forecourt.

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted for a temporary period of 12 months subject to conditions to allow a review of operations during this time.

Variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans) and 28 (Opaque Glazing) attached to planning permission DC063392 in relation to minor changes to the existing permission in relation to Building A (improve the efficiency of the layout for the mill building conversion, retaining more of the fabric of the original building and providing a glazed link between the retained features) and Building B (increase in height of building along with changes to car parking layout).

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

Variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans) and 28 (Opaque Glazing) attached to planning permission DC063392 in relation to minor changes to the existing permission in relation to Building A (improve the efficiency of the layout for the mill building conversion, retaining more of the fabric of the original building and providing a glazed link between the retained features) and Building B (increase in height of building along with changes to car parking layout).

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 the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal and 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 Assistant Director – Legal and 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 Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report provides details relating to the objections which have been returned in response to the legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order in relation to an MCF on Broadstone Road.

The Area Committee is asked to recommend that the Cabinet Member (Economy & Regeneration) resolve that the order be made as advertised.

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

A representative of the Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the objections which had been returned in response to the legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order in relation to an MCF on Broadstone Road.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member (Economy & Regeneration) be recommended to give approval that the order be made as advertised.

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

The report details a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on parts of Newhall Road, Warbeck Close, Belvedere Avenue and Thornley Lane South in Reddish.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £819 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Newhall Road

North West side from a point 10 metres South West of the South Western kerb line of Belvedere Avenue in a North Easterly direction to a point 10 metres North East of the North Eastern kerb line of Belvedere Avenue. From the South Western kerb line of Thornley Lane South for a distance of 10 metres in a South Westerly direction.

South East side from a point 10 metres South West of the South Western kerb line of Warbeck Close in a North Easterly direction to a point 10 metres North East of the North Eastern kerb line of Warbeck Close. From the South Western kerb line of Thornley Lane South for a distance of 10 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Warbeck Close

Both sides from the South Eastern kerb line of Newhall Road for a distance of 5 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Belvedere Avenue

South West side from the North Western kerb line of Newhall Road for a distance of 15 metres in a North Westerly direction.

North Eastern side from the North Western kerb line of Newhall Road for a distance of 10 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Thornley Lane South

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

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

A representative of the Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on parts of Newhall Road, Warbeck Close, Belvedere Avenue and Thornley Lane South in Reddish.

RESOLVED – That approval be given for the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and subject to no objections being received within 21 days, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £819 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Newhall Road

North West side from a point 10 metres South West of the South Western kerb line of Belvedere Avenue in a North Easterly direction to a point 10 metres North East of the North Eastern kerb line of Belvedere Avenue. From the South Western kerb line of Thornley Lane South for a distance of 10 metres in a South Westerly direction.

South East side from a point 10 metres South West of the South Western kerb line of Warbeck Close in a North Easterly direction to a point 10 metres North East of the North Eastern kerb line of Warbeck Close. From the South Western kerb line of Thornley Lane South for a distance of 10 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Warbeck Close

Both sides from the South Eastern kerb line of Newhall Road for a distance of 5 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Belvedere Avenue

South West side from the North Western kerb line of Newhall Road for a distance of 15 metres in a North Westerly direction.

North Eastern side from the North Western kerb line of Newhall Road for a distance of 10 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Thornley Lane South

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

This report provides an update for Members on the proposed School Street for St Thomas’s CofE School in Heaton Chapel and explains how the final trial will look and the next stages of delivery.

The Area Committee is asked to note and comment on the report.

Officer contact: Emily Brough on 0161 474 4592 or alternatively email emily.brough@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update for Members on the proposed School Street for St Thomas’s CofE School in Heaton Chapel and explains how the final trial will look and the next stages of delivery.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance.

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 Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer 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.

Councillor Roy Driver suggested that a report be requested from officers relating to ‘Stockport Council agreeing to fund the urgent repairs to the roofs of the Reddish Community and Reddish Library buildings’.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Director for Place Management be asked to submit a report on ‘Stockport Council agreeing to fund the urgent repairs to the roofs of the Reddish Community and Reddish Library buildings’.