Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 31 July 2023.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 31 July 2023 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to: -

·         Minute No. 5 (i) - DC/088470 - 20 Fullerton Road, Heaton Norris – ’20 Fullerton Road’ in the resolution being amended to correctly read ’18 Fullerton Road’.

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

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

No announcements were made.

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.

Members welcomed an update that had been circulated by the Neighbourhood Police representative in advance of the meeting to the Committee members.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         It was noted that as the Neighbourhood Police representative had been unable to attend previous meetings, members had met with the Neighbourhood Police representative separately and discussed local issues.

·         Concern was raised over incidents that involved dogs in the area and it was questioned if more could be done to resolve the issue.

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.

Two public questions had been submitted in advance of the meeting and full written responses would be communicated to the questioners in due course.

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 Heaton Norris Community Centre for a grant of £500 (Reddish South ward allocation only) towards the cost of developing the activities provided at their Feel Good Friday event, including gentle exercise, arts and crafts, tea dances and entertainment, which is available to all residents within the community.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Heaton Norris Community Centre for a grant of £500 (Reddish South ward allocation only) towards the cost of developing the activities provided at their Feel Good Friday event, including gentle exercise, arts and crafts, tea dances and entertainment, which is available to all residents within the community.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heaton Norris Community Centre for a grant of £500 (Reddish South ward allocation only) towards the cost of developing the activities provided at their Feel Good Friday event, including gentle exercise, arts and crafts, tea dances and entertainment, which is available to all residents within the community.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport Women and Girls’ Network for a grant of £142 (Heatons South ward allocation only) towards the cost of organising an event for Stockport’s first celebration of Diwali with local Indian residents, providing activities such as arts and crafts, singing, dancing and educational workshops.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Stockport Women and Girls’ Network for a grant of £142 (Heatons South ward allocation only) towards the cost of organising an event for Stockport’s first celebration of Diwali with local Indian residents, providing activities such as arts and crafts, singing, dancing and educational workshops.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport Women and Girls’ Network for a grant of £142 (Heatons South ward allocation only) towards the cost of organising an event for Stockport’s first celebration of Diwali with local Indian residents, providing activities such as arts and crafts, singing, dancing and educational workshops.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Heaton Mersey Village Cricket Club for a grant of £999.81 (£249.95 from Heatons North, £249.95 from Heatons South, £249.95 from Reddish South and £249.95 from Reddish North wards allocation) towards the cost of running a family fun day at the end of cricket season, to bring the community together to learn and play cricket. The event will include raffles, African drumming, stalls, and children’s entertainment.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Heaton Mersey Village Cricket Club for a grant of £999.81 (£249.95 from Heatons North, £249.95 from Heatons South, £249.95 from Reddish South and £249.95 from Reddish North wards allocation) towards the cost of running a family fun day at the end of cricket season, to bring the community together to learn and play cricket. The event will include raffles, African drumming, stalls, and children’s entertainment.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heaton Mersey Village Cricket Club for a grant of £999.81 (£249.95 from Heatons North, £249.95 from Heatons South, £249.95 from Reddish South and £249.95 from Reddish North wards allocation) towards the cost of running a family fun day at the end of cricket season, to bring the community together to learn and play cricket. The event will include raffles, African drumming, stalls, and children’s entertainment.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

No development applications were submitted.

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 | 0161 474 3219 | vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance 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 Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director, Estate and Asset Management.

The report provides an update on the ongoing structural condition of the library, community centre and former pool buildings in Reddish.

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

Officer contact: James Kington, james.kington@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director of Estate and Asset Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an update on the ongoing structural condition of the library, community centre and former pool buildings in Reddish.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members commented on the lack of content in the report, but thanked the officer for providing more detail during the presentation of the report.

·         Members corrected a few incorrect statements that were made relating to the age of the building and the reasons for its closure in January 2023.

·         Concern was raised regarding the need for a long term plan for the building.

·         Clarification was sought over how long the building would remain in the current condition and whether the fencing could be removed. In response, it was clarified that the current measures would need to remain in place as the site had become a safety risk and work was underway to determine how much of the building was repairable.

·         Members raised the issue of the need for services that would be suitable for the future and it was questioned how this could be achieved.

·         It was queried if it would be possible to secure the building and determine a new use at a later date. In response, it was noted that a report would be produced providing the details before a decision could be made.

·         Concern was raised relating to ensuring that the building was sustainable.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Assistant Director Estate & Asset Management in consultation with the Chair, agrees a way forward and reports back to the Committee with the timescales.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report details the proposal for extended ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions on Manchester Road in Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee is asked to consider and comment upon the proposals and recommend that the Cabinet Member (Parks, Highways & Transport Services) approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order. Subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following order can be made:

Extend No Waiting at Any Time:

Manchester Road

North East side from a point 1 metre South East of the (projected) boundary line between No’s 320 & 322 in a North Westerly direction for a distance of 48 metres.

Officer contact: Max Townsend, 07527 387146 max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the proposed introduction of extended ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions on Manchester Road in Heaton Chapel.

It was noted that emails from residents in support of the extended ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions had been received by members.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee recommend approval to the Cabinet Member (Parks, Highways & Transport Services) for the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order. Subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following order can be made:

Extend No Waiting at Any Time:

Manchester Road

North East side from a point 1 metre South East of the (projected) boundary line between No’s 320 & 322 in a North Westerly direction for a distance of 48 metres.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

This report contains the details of a consultation exercise undertaken recently with regards to the proposed introduction of a 20mph speed limit on Leegate Road and Princes Road funded as part of Active Travel Fund (Tranche 2).

The Area Committee is asked to consider and approve the legal advertising of the Moving Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) set out in Appendix A and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the legal order can be made as follows:-

Proposed Moving Traffic Regulation Order (MTRO) Schedule

20mph Speed Limit

Princes Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport (both directions)

From a point 15 metres northeast of its junction with Mauldeth Road in a north easterly direction to its junction with Leegate Road

Leegate Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport (both directions)

From a point 15 metres from it junction with Mauldeth Road for a distance of 362 metres in an easterly direction

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

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a consultation exercise undertaken recently with regards to the proposed introduction of a 20mph speed limit on Leegate Road and Princes Road funded as part of Active Travel Fund (Tranche 2).

It was queried if it was possible to extend the 20mph speed limit to other parts of the area specifically close to local schools. In response, it was noted that this would be looked into and reported back to the Committee at a future meeting.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the Moving Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) set out in Appendix A and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the legal order can be made as follows:-

Proposed Moving Traffic Regulation Order (MTRO) Schedule

20mph Speed Limit

Princes Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport (both directions)

From a point 15 metres northeast of its junction with Mauldeth Road in a north easterly direction to its junction with Leegate Road.

Leegate Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport (both directions)

From a point 15 metres from it junction with Mauldeth Road for a distance of 362 metres in an easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Council is inviting comments on a Draft Education Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) from Wednesday 13th September to Wednesday 25th October.

The Area Committee is asked to note the proposed consultation documents and the intended period of consultation.

Officer contact: Hannah Mitchell on 0161 474 3771 or email: hannah.mitchell@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which have been circulated) inviting comments on a Draft Education Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) from Wednesday 13th September to Wednesday 25th October 2023.

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 ward 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 Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which have 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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday, 24 November 2023.

It is recommended that the Area Committee:-

(1) Nominate of a recently completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the Annual Review Tour; and

(2) Nominate Members to attend the Annual Review of Outcome Tour.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 0161 218 1982 or email: suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which have been circulated) which announced the intention to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday 24^th November 2023.

RESOLVED – (1) That two sites be nominated in the following order of priority: -

(i)            The Woodlands, Woodlands Road, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3BN; and

(ii)          "The Chimneys" on Lancashire Hill.

(2)  That Councillor Frizzell be nominated as the delegate to attend.