Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for a period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Holly McCormack be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick be appointed Vice-Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 April 2023.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 17 April 2023 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to the following amendments:

·       Item 4 (vii) Ward Flexibility Funding – Love Heaton Chapel – Marbury Road Edible Garden – ‘Heatons South ward’ to be amended to correctly read ‘Heatons North ward’ and the funding allocation as recorded on the Progress on Area Committee report (Appendix A) to be amended to reflect the deduction from the Heatons North ward allocation and not the Heatons South ward allocation.

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.

There were no announcements from the Chair.

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.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·       An update was requested on the investigation into the break-in at Woodhall Road Allotment.

·       Members expressed concern over the continued lack of representatives at the Heatons & Reddish Area Committees. It was suggested that Councillors arrange a monthly 1-2-1 or walk-about in the wards with the police if a representative is unable to attend the Area Committee. Contact details are available.

·       Concern was raised about late-night racing of vehicles in Heaton South.

·       Local residents enquired about:

o   the non-emergency number ‘111’ not taking complaints about off-road bikes if a serial number/license plate could not be provided;

o   sentencing for knife crime by a repeat offender; and

o   no actions being taken on the sale of Nitrous Oxide despite reports.

Resolved – That the issues raised would be communicated to the Neighbourhood Police representative.

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 on any matters in the powers or duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out within the Code of Practice.

Five public questions were submitted relating to the following:

·       20mph speed limit on Mauldeth Road, from the start at Didsbury Road along to the border with Manchester, past the mini roundabout after Kingsleigh Road. 

A formal response would be shared with the questioner and the Committee.

·       Improvements to the speed limit signage along Broadstone Hall Road North.

A formal response would be shared with the questioner and the Committee.

·       White lines and double yellow lines to be repainted at Clement Street Heaton Norris.

A formal response would be shared with the questioner and the Committee.

·       Improvements to the layby at Broomfield Drive/Reddish Road Shop Frontages similar to Gorton Road.

A formal response would be shared with the questioner and the Committee.

·       The overgrown bushes flytipping on the land at Ellen Street, Denbigh Street and top end of Belmont Street/A6, Heaton Norris.

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 Drawing Board Productions Community Interest Company – Heatons Post for an overall grant of £1,000 (£250 each from Heatons North, Heatons South, Reddish North and Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of the distribution of a free, hyperlocal community newspaper designed to inform, inspire and connect local communities.

A representative of Drawing Board Productions attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget towards the cost of the distribution of a free, hyperlocal community newspaper designed to inform, inspire and connect local communities.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Drawing Board Productions Community Interest Company – Heatons Post for an overall grant of £1,000 (£250 each from Heatons North, Heatons South, Reddish North and Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of the distribution of a free, hyperlocal community newspaper designed to inform, inspire and connect local communities.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heatons Arts Trail for an overall grant of £646 (£323 each from Heatons North and Heatons South ward allocations) towards the cost of promotional material – specifically banners and flags – for a weekend long Arts Trail within the four Heatons.

A representative of Heatons Arts Trail attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of promotional material – specifically banners and flags – for a weekend long Arts Trail within the four Heatons.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heatons Arts Trail for an overall grant of £646 (£323 each from Heatons North and Heatons South ward allocations) towards the cost of promotional material – specifically banners and flags – for a weekend long Arts Trail within the four Heatons.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport County Community Trust for an overall grant of £1,500 (£500 each from Heatons North and Heatons South ward allocations) towards the cost of exercise equipment for weekly Adult Active sessions and towards the cost of hiring a venue to deliver the County Adult Group.

Two representatives from Stockport County Community Trust attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of exercise equipment for weekly Adult Active sessions and towards the cost of hiring a venue to deliver the County Adult Group.

RESOLVED -  That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport County Community Trust for an overall grant of £1,150 (£500 from Heatons North, £350 Heatons South, £150 from both Reddish South and Reddish North ward allocations) towards the cost of exercise equipment for weekly Adult Active sessions and towards the cost of hiring a venue to deliver the County Adult Group.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received Inspire for a grant of £500 (£250 from Reddish North and £250 from Reddish South wards allocation) towards the cost of setting up a light exercise class for members who have long term illnesses and local residents who want to get involved.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Inspire for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of setting up a light exercise class for members who have long term illnesses and local residents who want to get involved.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received Inspire for a grant of £500 (£250 from Reddish North and £250 from Reddish South wards allocation) towards the cost of setting up a light exercise class for members who have long term illnesses and local residents who want to get involved.

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/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.

Part retrospective application for the retention / amendment of a single storey rear extension and retention of a front dormer

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

In respect of plan no. DC/088271 for the retention / amendment of a single storey rear extension and retention of a front dormer.

It was then,

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the development on the neighbouring property at 46 Chandos Road.

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.

The following comments were made/ issues raised: -

·       An update was requested on 8 Edale Avenue, North Reddish.

·       Clarification was sought regarding 176 Broadstone Road and the enforcement notice.

 RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the updates be circulated to the Committee.

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

The report provides an update on delivering Reddish District Centre Action Plan based on the recommendations in the Institute of Place Management Reports together with other local intelligence gathered over the last 12 months.

The Area Committee is requested to note the partnership approach to developing the Reddish District Centre Action Plan.

Officer contact: Darren Flannery, darren.flannery@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on delivering Reddish District Centre Action Plan based on the recommendations in the Institute of Place Management Reports together with other local intelligence gathered over the last 12 months.

The following comments were made/ issues raised: -

·       Clarification was sought regarding the red phone booths in the district centre and whether they would be removed or replaced in the future. It was noted that no immediate decisions had been made about the red phone booths, but consideration was being given to ‘digital hubs’

·       Members enquired about the general welfare of the district centre (e.g. of the public and business) and how it could be improved alongside the development of appearances. It was noted that the District Manager would do all that could be done to help promote the district centre and get the best for the area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise undertaken to ascertain resident’s appetite for the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme on Gordon Street, Heaton Norris.

The Area Committee is asked to note the contents of the report and the appended table detailing the consultation responses. 

Officer contact: Nicola Ryan, nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk , 0161 474 4409

A representative of the Director for Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise undertaken to ascertain resident’s appetite for the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme on Gordon Street, Heaton Norris.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report addresses an anomaly with the current one-way order on Campbell Street in Reddish.

The Area Committee is asked to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following orders can be made:      

Revoke Prohibition of Entry and One-Way Traffic:

Campbell Street, Reddish

From the junction with Asquith Street to it junction with Mill Lane.

Prohibition of Entry and One-Way Traffic

Campbell Street, Reddish

From a point 23 metres south of the junction with Mill Lane in a northerly direction.

Officer contact: Max Townsend, max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) addressing an anomaly with the current one-way order on Campbell Street in

Reddish.

RESOLVED – That approval be given for the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order at a cost of £600 from the Ward Delegated Budget and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following orders can be made:

Revoke Prohibition of Entry and One-Way Traffic:

Campbell Street, Reddish

From the junction with Asquith Street to it junction with Mill Lane.

Prohibition of Entry and One-Way Traffic

Campbell Street, Reddish

From a point 23 metres south of the junction with Mill Lane in a northerly direction.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons.

Officer contact: Charles Yankiah, 0161 474 3207 or email:

charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highways and traffic issues:-

Heatons North – Councillor David Sedgwick

Heatons South – Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick

Reddish North – Councillor Rachel Wise

Reddish South – Councillor Liz Crix

To consider a report of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer.

The report requests the Area Committee to consider appointments of representatives on Outside Bodies.

The Area Committee is requested to make nominations for appointments on Outside Bodies.

Officer contact: Charles Yankiah, 0161 474 3206, 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) requesting the Area Committee to appoint representatives of the Council to local Outside Bodies.

RESOLVED – That the following representatives of the Council be appointed to the outside bodies for 2023/2024:-

Prescotts Charity

Councillor James Frizzell

Councillor Gary Lawson

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: Charles Yankiah, 0161 474 3206, 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 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.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the adjustment be made to the Heatons North ward allocation following the amendment to the minutes.