Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 February 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 25 February 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

The Chair reminded councillors that the Summer Festival would soon take place in Heaton Moor Park and that an event application would be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

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

Anti- Social Behaviour – Heaton Moor Road

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Anthony O’Neill.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a representative of Greater Manchester Police had been unable to attend the meeting.

Councillor Anthony O’Neill invited residents of Heaton Moor Road to report to the Area Committee on problems which they had experienced with anti-social behaviour on Heaton Moor Road. The residents explained that the anti-social behaviour was at its worst on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening with drunken, rowdy behaviour and littering. They also suggested that a local take away was not operating within its permitted hours of operation and asked that this be investigated as a lot of the problems were associated with people gathering at the takeaway.

RESOLVED – That the concerns of the Area Committee be referred to the North Area Inspector (Greater Manchester Police), the Service Director (Place Management) and the Public Realm Inspector and that an update be reported to the next Area Committee.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

Robin Boardman (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Highway safety inspections along strategic and linked walked routes would be carried out in Reddish North and South wards in April 2013.

·         Local Initiative schemes on Warbeck Close and road in the Heatons North ward.

·         Estate walkabouts on the Coronation Street and Dumbarton Road Estates both of which were in generally good condition.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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

Councillor Paul Moss reported that he had received a petition from residents of Warbeck Close concerning the poor state of the carriageway and that he would send this to the Democratic Services Manager for consideration

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Friends of Heaton Chapel Station

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor David Sedgwick.

Friends of Heaton Chapel Station

Rory Alkin, Friends of Heaton Chapel Station, attended the meeting and reported on a number of issues and on-going projects at the Station.

The following comments were made/issues rasied:-

·         Problems of vandalism and anti-social behaviour at the station.

·         Renovation works at the station and aspirations for the future which included the restoration of an upper room at the station which could be utilised by the Community.

·         The station was not currently accessible for disabled people and the group were lobbying Network Rail to remedy this.

RESOLVED – That Rory Alkin be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

Greenspace

Peter Fuller, Greenspace attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to the Council’s consultation on proposed savings in the Parks and Recreation Service.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Public Realm) and the Service Director (Place Management) be made aware of the Area Committees grave concerns that the public consultation was inadequate, there was a general lack of information so that people could not respond in a meaningful way and that they be requested to re-run the consultation again using best practice and providing more information including what the current services provision is.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

Friends of Reddish Vale Park

Peter Fuller, Friends of Reddish Vale Park attended the meeting and requested additional funding towards the production of Leaflets. The Area Committee had previously made a grant, however the productions costs were higher than originally anticipated and there was a shortfall in funding of £518.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £518 ( Reddish North Ward - £218, Reddish South Ward - £200 and Heatons North Ward - £100) to the Friends of Reddish Vale Park for funding towards leaflet production.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

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, Services to Place 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/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Services to Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges)

Single storey side/rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 51590 for single storey side/rear extension at 8 Cambridge Road, Heaton Chapel,

a member of the public spoke against the application,

it was then

RESOLVED- That the Planning & Highways Regulation Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit in order to assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties.

Erection of three number three bedroom dwellings and associated parking, proposed change of use to residential use (resubmission of DC049730)

The Area Committee is requested to make a recommendation to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee.

In respect of plan no. 51938 for erection of three number three bedroom dwellings and associated parking, proposed change of use to residential use (resubmission of DC049730) at land adjacent to 4 Hamilton Close, Heaton Chapel,

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 Service Director (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: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Legal & 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 Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a proposed local initiative scheme on Warbeck Close, Reddish.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on Tel: 218 1492 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed highway maintenance scheme on Warbeck Close, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £13,000 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated budget (Reddish North Ward allocation):-

Warbeck Close, Reddish – To plane and resurface carriageway (full length)

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Governance)

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on a proposal to grant a 25 year lease to Reddish North End Football Club in respect of the land and buildings as shown single hatched on the plan attached to the report.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3649 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Governance) requesting the Area Committee to consider and comment on the proposal to grant a 25 year lease to Reddish North End Football Club in respect of the land and buildings detailed in the plan attached to the report.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee supports the proposal to grant a 25 year lease to Reddish North End Football Club in respect of the land and buildings detailed in the plan attached to the report.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee comments on the proposal to purchase a long term vacant property at 12 Moorfield Grove, Heaton Moor, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Samantha McNichol on Tel: 474 4242 or email: Samantha.mcnichol@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to comment on the proposal to compulsory purchase the long term vacant property, 12 Moorfield Grove, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the proposal to compulsory purchase the long term vacant property at12 Moorfield Grove, Heaton Moor be supported.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines the findings of a consultation exercise for proposed traffic regulation orders (TRO’s) on Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) approves the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of a consultation exercise for proposed traffic regulation orders on Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be requested to approve the following:-

Revoke limited waiting 1 hour, no return in 1 hour

Manchester Road, south west side, from a point 76 metres north westerly kerb line of Holly Road, for a distance of 23.5 metres in a south easterly direction.

Revoke no waiting Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 9.30am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Manchester Road, south west side, from the north westerly kerb line of Holly Road for a distance of 52.5 metres in a north westerly direction.

Introduce no waiting at any time

Manchester Road, south west side, from the north westerly kerb line of Holly Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines the findings of a consultation exercise for a proposed traffic regulation order (TRO) at the junction of Stanhope Street/ Broadstone Road Reddish.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) approves the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Mark James on Tel: 474 2077 or email: mark.james@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the results of a consultation exercise for a proposed traffic regulation order at the junction of Stanhope Street/Broadstone Road, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be requested to approve the following:-

No Waiting, all days, 8 am – 6.30pm

Broadstone Road, south east side, from a point 8.5 metres north east of the easterly kerb line of Stanhope Street for a distance of 23 metres in a south westerly direction.

Stanhope Street, east side, from the south easterly kerb line of Broadstone Road for a distance of 18.5 metres in a southerly direction.

Stanhope Street, west side, from the south easterly kerb line of Broadstone Road for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to comment on the proposed introduction of play streets in Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of play streets in Stockport following a number of expressions of interest in the potential for closing roads for the purposes of children being able to play out near their homes.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report seeks the Area Committees comments on proposals to make changes to the Council’s residential parking policy.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to make amendments to the Council’s residential parking policy and seeking the comments of the Area Committee on the proposed changes.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Councillors suggested that the current scheme remain and that the consideration of the policy be reviewed at a future date.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be informed that the Area Committee would wish to see the current policy remain in place with a view to it being reviewed in the future.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to comment on proposed changes to the current pay and display tariff through the introduction of an hourly charge and highlights the likely effects of this change. This hourly charge will enable visitors to easily extend their parking time in one hour increments. This will enable people to spend more time in the boroughs car parks and on street parking if needed and encourage them to spend more time in the boroughs centres and so support their economies.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 3451 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining proposed changes to the current pay and display tariff through the introduction of an hourly charge and highlighting the likely effects of this proposed change.

It was reported that the hourly charge would enable visitors to easily extend their parking time in one hour increments. This would enable people to spend more time in the borough’s car parks and on street parking if needed and encourage them to spend more time in the borough’s centres and so supporting their economies.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Heatons & Reddish Area Committee area and approve the location of play area where those sums are to be spent.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the options contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Ian Walmsley on Tel: 474 4382 or email: ian.walmsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee areas and the location of the play area where those sums Were to be spent.

RESOLVED – That the spending of Commuted Sums at the parks/local areas of play indicated be approved:-

Heaton Moor Park - £501.93

Craig Road play area - £501.93

Thornfield Park - £3346.40

Thornfield Park - £2007.72

Heaton Moor Park - £501.93

Heaton Moor Park - £836.55

Thornfield Park - £16396.38

Thornfield Park - £334.62

Grafton Street Play area - £2509.65

Heaton Moor Park - £501.93

Heaton Moor Park - £501.93

Thornfield Park - £836.55

Manchester Road Recreation Ground - £501.93

South Reddish Park - £669.24

Houldsworth Park - £334.62

Unity Park - £334.62        

Grafton Street Play area - £501.93

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.

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: Stephen Fox, 0161 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, the current position on Area Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a number of Local Initiatives Schemes in the Heatons North Ward.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on Tel 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director  (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to a number of Highway Maintenance and Local Initiative Schemes in the Heatons North Ward.

RESOLVED - That the Service Director (Place Management) in consultation with the ward councillors be authorised to determine to proceed or otherwise with the following schemes:-

Claremont Avenue, Heaton Chapel – patching to carriageway speed

hump and surrounding carriageway outside 2.  At an approximate cost of £7500.00

Brownsville Road, Heaton Moor – Part resurface from the Junction of    

Heaton Moor Road up to and including the junction at Cedar grove.

At an approximate cost of £22,000.00

Mauldeth Road, Heaton Moor - Footway Improvement works.

At an approximate cost of £15,000.00