Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 November 2023.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 27 November 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

No urgent decisions were reported.

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 local residents regarding the improvements to the District Centre including the opening of a new business and the completion of a mural on a local restaurant.

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

The Chair reported that a representative of Greater Manchester Police had been unable to attend the meeting, but welcomed any neighbourhood policing questions or issues to be raised.

It was commented that the Neighbourhood Policing team had been contacted regarding the use of mobile phones by drivers on Mill Lane and online footage of an individual who attempted to gain access to parked cars near Houldsworth Mill. The Neighbourhood Policing team had been asked to share advice with residents on how to protect their property.

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 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, relating to resident parking issues with a nearby business.

RESOLVED – That the Director of Place Management be requested to respond to the questioner in writing.

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.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation 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 Become United for a grant of £500 (£500 from Reddish South ward only) towards the cost of organising a series of teen girl and women’s wellbeing sessions, with workshops covering topics such as self-care, mental health, body positivity, healthy relationships, and personal development.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Become United for a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£500 from Reddish South ward allocation) towards the cost of organising a series of teen girl and women’s wellbeing sessions, with workshops covering topics such as self-care, mental health, body positivity, healthy relationships, and personal development.

RESOLVED – That the application from Become United for Ward Flexibility Funding Budget on this occasion be declined on the basis that there was limited funding available for the remainder of the year and that funding was being used as payments to Project Manager and Session Leaders.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Mauldeth Vets Bowling Club for a grant of £320 (£80 from Heatons North, £80 from Heatons South, £80 from Reddish North, £80 from Reddish South) towards the cost of establishing a new bowling club, to promote physical and mental well-being of local elderly residents.

Gail Gregory and Allan Maclardy attended the meeting and submitted an application received on behalf of Mauldeth Vets Bowling Club for a grant of £320 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£80 from Heatons North, £80 from Heatons South, £80 from Reddish North, £80 from Reddish South ward allocation) towards the cost of establishing a new bowling club, to promote physical and mental well-being of local elderly residents.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Mauldeth Vets Bowling Club for a grant of £320 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£80 from Heatons North, £80 from Heatons South, £80 from Reddish North, £80 from Reddish South ward allocation) towards the cost of establishing a new bowling club, to promote physical and mental well-being of local elderly residents.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Re:dish for a grant of £592 (£296 from Reddish North and £256 from Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of installing a community notice board to increase visibility and allow residents to stop and view information without causing an obstruction.

Kelly Gaskill attended the meeting and submitted an application received on behalf Re:Dish for a grant of £592 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£296 from Reddish North, £296 from Reddish South ward allocation) towards the cost of the installation of a community notice board to increase visibility and allow residents to stop and view information without causing an obstruction.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Re:Dish for a grant of £592 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£296 from Reddish North, £296 from Reddish South ward allocation) towards the cost of the installation of a community notice board to increase visibility and allow residents to stop and view information without causing an obstruction.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Reddish Men in Sheds for a grant of £749.87 (£374.93 from Reddish North and £374.94 from Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of increasing facilities for bike maintenance as requests for membership has increased and to purchase workbenches and bike storage docks.

Mary Lorgian attended the meeting and submitted an application received on behalf Reddish Men In Sheds for a grant of £749.87 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£374.93 from Reddish North, £374.94 from Reddish South ward allocation) towards the cost of increasing facilities for bike maintenance as requests for membership has increased and to purchase workbenches and bike storage docks.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Reddish Men In Sheds for a grant of £749.87 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£374.93 from Reddish North, £374.94 from Reddish South ward allocation) towards the cost of increasing facilities for bike maintenance as requests for membership has increased and to purchase workbenches and bike storage docks.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

No development applications were submitted.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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 Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Strategy.

The report provides an update on the One Stockport: One Future work and engage in a discussion on the main elements.

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

Officer contact: Kathryn Rees, 07989 208640 | kathryn.rees@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the One Stockport: One Future work.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·       No matter where they are located in the borough residents should have access to green spaces as the importance this has on life expectancy was key.

·       All cycle lanes in the borough could be joined together to make cycling a safer and more appealing option.

·       The largest obstacle to the implementation of the suggestions in the report would be obtaining funding and resources.

·       The report should not follow a ‘one size fits all’ approach as not all residents would want the same outcomes.

·       Tackling inequality in the borough should be key to the One Stockport: One Future work.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Executive Director for People and Integration

This report describes the Neighbourhoods and Prevention Programme.  This is an ambitious and key programme of work for the Council and Partners and is a key priority in the Council Plan, Borough Plan and One Future.  It will enable better integration and collaboration in our neighbourhoods across our public, private, Voluntary Community Faith and Social enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations to deliver on priorities.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

(1) Note the report.

(2) Request further updates on this programme at a frequency to be agreed.

Officer contact: Carolyn Anderson on 07800 617 588 or email Carolyn.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) describing the Neighbourhoods and Prevention Programme.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·       The report was useful and had a strong focus on prevention in relation to public health and acknowledges barriers.

·       It was noted that the programmes suggestion to bring services together would limit the amount of time residents would need to invest to locate the correct service.

·       It was queried if housing associations would be involved in the programme. In response it was stated that housing associations would and that Stockport Homes Group was very involved in the programme.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That further updates on the general progress of the programme be provided at a frequency of six months and that updates specific to Heatons and Reddish be provided at a frequency determined by officers.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to a revision of the Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) on Coronation Street, Raleigh Street and Weston Street in Reddish.

The Area Committee is asked to approve the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) shown in Appendix A of this report at a cost of £850 from the Delegated Ward Budget and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date orders can be made as follows:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time:

Raleigh Street

North West side from a point 10 metres North East of the North Eastern kerb line of Coronation Street in a North Easterly direction to the South Western kerb line of Weston Street (a distance of approx. 23 metres).

Weston Street

South West side from the North Western kerb line of Raleigh Street for a distance of 13 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7am – 7pm:

Weston Street

North East side from a point 6 metres South East of the South Eastern kerb line of Conway Street for a distance of 15 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Coronation Street

South Western side from and including the South Eastern kerb line of the entrance to Bankside Business Park for a distance of 15 metres in a South Easterly direction.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report detailing a revision of the Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) on Coronation Street, Raleigh Street and Weston Street in Reddish.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders as shown in Appendix A and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £850 to be funded from the Delegated Ward Budget:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time:

Raleigh Street

North West side from a point 10 metres North East of the North Eastern kerb line of Coronation Street in a North Easterly direction to the South Western kerb line of Weston Street (a distance of approx. 23 metres).

Weston Street

South West side from the North Western kerb line of Raleigh Street for a distance of 13 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7am – 7pm

Weston Street

North East side from a point 6 metres South East of the South Eastern kerb line of Conway Street for a distance of 15 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Coronation Street

South Western side from and including the South Eastern kerb line of the entrance to Bankside Business Park for a distance of 15 metres in a South Easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out a request for the allocation of £7,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget towards play area improvements and the full scope of improvement works at Houldsworth Park.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources to approve £7,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Reddish North ward allocation) towards the cost of play area improvements and the full scope of improvement works at Houldsworth Park.

Officer contact: Richard Booker, 0161 474 4829 | richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report setting out a request for the allocation of £7,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget towards play are improvements and the full scope of improvement works at Houldsworth Park.

It was commented that members were pleased that the equipment proposed would be accessible to children of all mobility levels.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources be recommended to approve the request for £7,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget towards play are improvements and the full scope of improvement works at Houldsworth Park.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out a request for the allocation of £4,500 from the Ward Discretionary Budget to cover part of the cost of excavation and replanting of Emma’s Pond in Reddish Vale Country Park.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources approves £4,500 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Reddish South ward allocation) towards part of the cost of excavation and replanting of Emma’s Pond in Reddish Vale Country Park.

Officer contact: Daryll Falconer | daryll.falconer@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report setting out a request for the allocation of £4,500 from the Ward Discretionary Budget to cover part of the cost of excavation and replanting of Emma’s Pond in Reddish Vale Country Park.

Members welcomed the restoration of the pond and commented that it would be of great benefit to residents of all ages, the nature restoration was very important and that the project supported the Council’s Climate Action plan.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources be recommended to approve the request for £4,500 from the Ward Discretionary Budget to cover part of the cost of excavation and replanting of Emma’s Pond in Reddish Vale Country Park.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out a request for the allocation of £5,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget to provide new accessible swings at Grafton Street Park.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources approves £5,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Reddish South ward allocation) to improve the play area and to purchase a double bay swing frame at Grafton Street Play Area.

Officer contact: Richard Booker, 0161 474 4829 | richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report setting out a request for the allocation of £5,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget to provide new accessible swings at Grafton Street Park.

Members welcomed the report and thanked the officers for the support to collate the information.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources be recommended to approve the request for £5,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget to provide new accessible swings at Grafton Street Park.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and 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 | 0161 474 3206 | charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for 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 were informed that following feedback on the Ward Flexibility Funding process relating to application forms and borough wide applications that the process would be reviewed by Democratic Services.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.