Agenda and minutes

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

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

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Yvonne Guariento 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 18 April 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 18 April 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Committee.

The Democratic Services Manager in consultation with the Chair and the Ward Councillors made a grant of £1,000 from  the Ward Flexibility Fund to the Four Heatons Traders Association for funding to support the Four Heatons Traders Association Summer Festival.

The Democratic Services Manager reported that in consultation with the Chair and ward Councillors a grant of £1,000 had been made from the Ward Flexibility Fund to the Four Heatons Traders Association for funding to support the Four Heatons Traders Association Summer Festival.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

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

No announcements were made.

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.

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.

Janette Sadgrove (Public Realm Service) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Work undertaken by the Community Payback Team on Nelstrop Road North and the Green Lane footpath to Wittenbury Road.

·         The Council’s policy for resurfacing works on previously flagged footways.

·         Councillors requested further information in respect to:

a)    the serving of a Noise Abatement Notice in Reddish

b)    the timescale for the completion of works in Houldsworth Square

c)    the replacement of bollards on Didsbury Road following a recent accident and the potential for the Council to submit an insurance claim for their replacement

·         Concerns for the safety of pedestrians as a result of cars for sale being illegally parked on the highway.

·         Problems persisted with blocked gullies in Lancashire Hill Subway.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Janette Sadgrove be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

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 Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

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

1.    Stockport Carnival

2.    Greater Manchester ACF, Reddish

3.    Lyari Kings Cricket Club

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted Ward Funding applications as follows:-

a)    Stockport Carnival – requesting funding towards supporting the 2016 Stockport Carnival.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred and that the applicant be invited to attend the next meeting to answer Councillors’ questions.

b)    Greater Manchester ACF Reddish Detachment -  requesting funding towards the provision of a programme of training for 12 to 18 year olds in all aspects of military training, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and First Aid.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £700 ( to be divided equally between the four wards) to the Greater Manchester ACF Reddish Detachment for funding towards the provision of a programme of training for 12 to 18 year olds in all aspects of military training, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and First Aid.

c)    Lyari Kings Cricket Club – requesting funding to support the operation of a Crickets Club in the Heatons and Reddish area.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee would not wish to make a grant ion this occasion.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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 Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report suggests the re-adoption of the Council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications.

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

Officer Contact: Emma Curle on Tel: 474 4542 or email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the Area Committee comments on the proposed re-adoption of the Council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications and the supporting document “Explanatory Notes for the National and Local Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications.”

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to identify more clearly any changes in the document should it be submitted for comment to future meetings of the Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive of Stockport Homes Ltd.

The report updates the Area Committee on progress in delivery of Stockport Homes Limited (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans (NAPs), and seeks comments on progress to date and any future actions for inclusion in the current 2016 - 2017 and future action plans.

The Area Committee is invited to:

(i) Note and comment on achievements during 2015-16

(ii) Comment on the proposed Neighbourhood Action plans for 2016-17

Officer contact: Maria Lindars, maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org, 0161 474 4371.

A representative of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes Ltd, submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress in the delivery of the Neighbourhood Action Plan and seeking comments on progress to date and for any future actions in the 2016-2017 plan.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report sets out a request to provide a vehicle dropped crossing for 124 Carnforth Road, Heaton Chapel.

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

Officer Contact: Johanna Smith on Tel: 474 4896 or email: johanna.smith@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the provision of a vehicle dropped crossing for 124 Carnforth Road, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED - That the introduction of a vehicle dropped crossing on 124 Carnforth Road, Heaton Chapel at an approximate cost of £1350.00 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Heatons North Ward allocation) be approved.

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

The report outlines a proposal to repair the flower bed wall at the junction of School Lane and Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel.

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

Officer Contact: Johanna Smith on Tel: 474 4896 or email: johanna.smith@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to a local initiative scheme for repairing the flower bed wall at the junction of School Lane and Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the proposal to repair the flower bed wall at the junction of School Lane and Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel at an approximate cost of £1,800 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation) be approved.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the following proposed Local Initiative scheme: Vale Close weed spraying from bollards on Vale Close to junction with Station Road.

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

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 474 2588 or email: wayne.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed Local Initiative Scheme for weed spraying on Vale Close from the bollards to the junction with Station Road.

RESOLVED - That a series of weed spraying on Vale Close at an approximate cost of £366.00 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Heatons South ward allocation) be approved.

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

The report outlines a proposal to provide two x Grafton Style benches to replace old on School Lane, Heaton Chapel.(junction wellington Road North)

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

Officer Contact: Johanna Smith on Tel: 474 4896 or email: johanna.smith@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed local initiative scheme to install two Grafton style benches on School Lane at the junction of Wellington Road North.

RESOLVED – That the installation of two Grafton style benches on School Lane at the junction of Wellington Road North at an approximate cost of £3,100.00 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation) be approved.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve the allocation of commuted sums for play.

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

Officer Contact: Richard Booker on Tel: 474 4829 or email: richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the Area Committee’s approval for the allocation of commuted sums in the Heatons and Reddish area.

RESOLVED - That the allocation of Commuted Sums for Play be approved in the locations indicated below:-

·         Thornfield Park - £836.55

·         North Reddish Park - £167.31

·         North Reddish Park - £836.55

·         Heaton Norris Park - £669.24

·         Heaton Moor Play area - £2,392.34

·         Manchester Road Park - £501.93

·         Manchester Road Play area - £2,091.36

·         Heaton Norris Play area - £2,007.72

·         North Reddish Park - £334.62

·         Craig Road Play area - £3,011.58

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

The report outlines a request from St Elisabeth's Church to hold a Wedding Fair at Houldsworth Park on Sunday 30th October 2016 from 11am - 4pm. The site will be vacated at 7pm but access will be required from 5pm on Saturday 29th October 2016 to set up.

The Area Committee are requested to determine the application.

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 474 2588 or email: wayne.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application for Houldsworth Park on Sunday 30 October 2016 for the Reddish Wedding Fair.

RESOLVED – That the application for the use of Houldsworth Park on Sunday 30 October 2016 for the Reddish Wedding Fair be approved.

The Area Committee are requested to note the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons and the monitoring of the Area Committee delegated budget.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report and nominate spokesperson for each ward.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 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) outlining the Area Committee Highway Ward Spokespersons Protocol and requesting the Area Committee to nominate ward spokespersons for each ward.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be appointed as Highway Ward spokespersons:-

·         Heatons North ward – Councillor John Taylor

·         Heatons South ward – Councillor Colin Foster

·         Reddish North ward – Councillor Roy Driver

·         Reddish South ward – Councillor Tom Grundy

To consider a Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to make appointments to outside bodies.

The Area Committee are requested to make appointments to outside bodies.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 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) requesting the Area Committee to appoint representative to a number of outside bodies.

RESOLVED - That the following representatives be appointed to outside bodies indicated:-

·         Prescotts Charity (nomination to the Executive) – Councillors Kate Butler and Tom Grundy

·         Heaton Chapel Community Council – Councillor Tom Grundy

·         Heaton Chapel Community Association – Councillor Tom Grundy and John Taylor

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 on Tel: 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 and on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide an update to the next meeting in respect to (i) the installation  of a bench on Vale Close and (ii) the provision of street lighting on Deneway.

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

The report outlines a proposal for a permit parking scheme on Sutton Road, Heaton Norris.

The Area Committee are requested to approve a permit parking scheme on Sutton Road, Heaton Norris.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed permit parking scheme on Sutton Road, Heaton Norris.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertisement of following scheme and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order for the following to be funded from the Traffic Management budget:-

Monday to Saturday 8am-6pm : Parking for Permit Holders only (1-23 & 2-48 Sutton Road, including 24 & 74 Heaton Road) or 2 hours Limited Waiting, No Return within 1 hour on Sutton Road – both sides for the Southerly junction at Heaton Road for its full length to the northerly junction at Heaton Road.