Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED - That Councillor Colin Foster 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 Walter Brett 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 21 March 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 21 March 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

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

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

David Wilson                         Agenda item 10 ' Windmill Lane, Reddish' and agenda item 11 ' North Reddish School Development' as a Reddish North Temporary Governing Body member. Councillor Wilson left the meeting and took no part in the discussion or vote on these items.

Dean Fitzpatrick                    Agenda item 14' Application for the Use of Parks - Crescent Park ' as he was involved in the organization who had made the application. Councillor Fitzpatrick left the meeting and took no part in the discussion or vote on this item.

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

Since the last meeting of the Area Committee, the Chair has granted permission to St Elizabeth's church for a market and sponsored bike ride in aid of St Elisabeth's church to replace stolen leadwork. The event will take place between 10am and 4pm on 25 June 2011 at Houldsworth Square and part of Leamington Road, Reddish

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that since the last meeting of the Area Committee, the Corporate Director Communities, Regeneration & Environment in consultation with the Chair had granted permission to St Elizabeth's church for a market and sponsored bike ride in aid of St Elizabeth's church to replace stolen leadwork on 25 June 2011 between 10am and 4.00pm.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted

(i)        Chair’s Announcements

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

(ii)        Neighbourhood Policing

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

(iii)       Public Question Time

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 at the meeting and at local libraries and Information and Advice Centres)

(iv)     Environmental and Highway Services

The Area Conditions Officer and Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last Area Committee meeting. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

(v)       Petitions

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

(i)       Elizabeth Avenue - Traffic Issues

(vi)      Open Forum

In accordance with the Code of Practice, no organisations have indicated that they wish to address the Area Committee.

(vii)     Area Flexibility Funding

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

(i)  The late breakfast club

(ii) Bushido Martial Arts Association

(iii) Action for Sustainable Living

(iv) Belmont Area Action Group

(i)                 Chair's Announcements

The Chair reported that former Councillor Owen Breen had taken ill at the weekend and had been admitted to hospital. On behalf of the Area Committee he wished Owen a speedy recovery.

The Chair further reported that the planning application relating to 8 Cambridge Road, Heaton Chapel had been deferred and would be considered at the next meeting.

(ii)               Neighbourhood Policing

Sergeant Smith and PC Bradbury (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• An increase in vehicle crime in the Heatons since April 2011.
• Increased patrols to combat burglaries and the targeting of offenders.
• The introduction of and publicity associated with Neightbourhood Watch Schemes.
• Problems with Quad bikes on Tandale Close, South Reddish and in the rest of Heatons and Reddish areas in general.
• Horse riding on pavements.
• Cars parking on the pavement obstructing pedestrians and creating safety concerns.
• Police response times and the grading of responses.
• Theft of wheelie bins and antisocial behaviour.
• A general increase of anti-social behaviour on Friday and Saturday nights associated with youths drinking alcohol.

RESOLVED - That Sergeant Smith and PC Bradbury be thanked for their attendance.

(iii)       Public Question Time

No questions were submitted.

(iv)       Environmental and Highway Services

(a) Richard Daniels (Area Conditions Officer)attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues within the Heatons & Reddish area. The following issues were raised / comments made:-

• Litter issues in the vicinity of Heaton Norris Health Centre.
• Graffiti on the clock in Houldsworth Square.
• Efforts made by Area Conditions officers to identify people who fly tip.

RESOLVED – (1) That Richard Daniels be thanked for his attendance.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be request to write to the family of John Moran, the Reddish District Centre Steward who had recently passed away expressing the Committee's sincerest condolences.

(b) Chris Pollitt (Assistant Manager Area Coordination - Highways) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highways issues in the Heatons & Reddish area.  The following issues were raised/comments made:- 

• A meeting with United Utilities concerning Belmont Way.
• Cars parking on the grass verges on Birkdale Road.
• The deterioration of the road surface outside McDonalds on Reddish Road.
• The role of the 'pot hole mole'.
• Theft of grids and the Council's response.

RESOLVED – That Chris Pollitt be thanked for his attendance.

(v)        Petitions

Councillor Walter Brett submitted two petitions as follows:

(a) Grange Avenue and Brook Avenue, Heaton Chapel

RESOLVED - That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to investigate the possible introduction of traffic calming measure on Grange Avenue and Brook Avenue and to consult local residents on the possible ntriducton of a residents' only parking scheme on these roads and submit a report to a future meeting.

(b) Dalkeith Road Reddish, One way system

RESOLVED - That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to investigate the feesibility and possible issues associated with the introduction on a one way system on Dalkeith Road, Reddish and submit a report to a future meeting.

(vi)              Open Forum

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

(vii)      Area Flexibility Funding

(a)       The Late Breakfast Club

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the Late Breakfast Club to contribute to an outing for their members to Llandudno.

RESOLVED – That approval be given in principle to the granting of £485.00 as a contribution to the trip to Llandudno but that the Democratic Services Manager be requested to liaise further with the club to ascertain where their membership is drawn  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

The following development application will be considered by the Area Committee:-

i)          DC044690          8 Cambridge Road, Heaton Chapel

Single storey side and rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

(a) To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

(c) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Regeneration) on any planning issues relevant to the Heatons and Reddish area.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton,  01614743551; email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

With the consent of the Area Committee this item was withdrawn.

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

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings for planning appeals within the Heatons and Reddish area Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, email joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal & Property) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Regeneration)

The Area Committee is requested to consider an application from Reddish Business forum for an Arts and Crafts Market as part of the 'ReddFest' Arts and Crafts festival to take place at Houldsworth Square and part of Leamington Road, Reddish.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission.

Officer Contact: Kevin Lydon 0161 218 1535 email: kevin.lydon@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report ) of the Service Director (Regeneration) (copies of which had been circulated detailing an application from Reddish Business Forum for an arts and crafts market as part of the 'Reddfest' Arts and Crafts festival to take place at Houldsworth Square and part of Leamington Road, Reddish on 11 June 2011 between 10am and 4pm.

RESOLVED - That the application from Reddish Business Forum for an arts and crafts market as part of the 'Reddfest' Arts and Crafts festival to take place at Houldsworth Square and part of Leamington Road, Reddish on 11 June 2011 between 10am and 4pm be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)

The Area Committee is requested to give consideration to the investigation into an extended 20mph Zone on Windmill Lane (inc. adjoining side roads) and to approve a 20mph speed limit order.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the Service Director’s report and approve the following:

Revoke 20mph Zone:

Longford Road, Lewis Road, Denstone Road, Welland Street and Tyrrell Road for their full lengths.Mill Lane from its junction with Gorton Road to its junction with Longford Road.

Introduce 20mph Speed Limit:

Longford Road, Lewis Road, Denstone Road, Welland Street, Tyrrell Road, Ryland Close, Windmill Lane, Kingswood Drive, Ansdell Road, Winterton Road, Edale Avenue, Matlock Road and Hassop Road for their full lengths. Mill Lane from its junction with Gorton Road to a point 175 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Ryland Close.

Officer contact: Max Townsend, 0161 474 3861, email max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the investigation into an extended 20mph zone on Windmill Lane (including adjoining side roads) and to approve a 20mph speed limit order.

RESOLVED - That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £3,300 to be funded from the commuted sum for Traffic Regulation Orders for the North Reddish School site:-

Revoke 20mph Zone:

Longford Road, Lewis Road, Denstone Road, Welland Street and Tyrrell Road for their full lengths. Mill Lane from its junction with Gorton Road to its junction with Longford Road.

Introduce 20mph Speed Limit:

Longford Road, Lewis Road, Denstone Road, Welland Street, Tyrrell Road, Ryland Close, Windmill Lane, Kingswood Drive, Ansdell Road, Winterton Road, Edale Avenue, Matlock Road and Hassop Road for their full lengths. Mill Lane from its junction with Gorton Road to a point 175 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Ryland Close.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)

The Area Committee is requested to consider a report outlining thelocal traffic safety improvements are intended as part of the North Reddish School development and  to approve a Traffic Regulation Order for parking restrictions in preparation for the school opening.  

The Area Committee is asked to consider the Service Director’s report and approve the following,

No Waiting at Any Time:

Mill Lane

Both sides from the projected South Easterly kerb line of Windmill Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a South Easterly direction.

South East side, from the projected Southerly kerb line of Longford Road for a distance of 17 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Windmill Lane

South East side, from the North Easterly kerb line of Mill Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a North Easterly direction.

No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading / Unloading Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm:

Mill Lane

From the North Westerly kerb line of Ryland Close for a distance of 13 metres in a North Westerly direction.

From the South Westerly kerb line of Ryland Close for a distance of 30 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Ryland Close

North West side, from the North Easterly kerb line of Mill Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a North Easterly direction.

South East side, from the North Easterly kerb line of Mill Lane for a distance of 6 metres in a North Easterly direction.

No Stopping Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm on School Entrance Markings:

Mill Lane

South West side, from a point 4 metres North West of the projected North Westerly kerb line of Ryland Close for a distance of 43.5 metres in a South Easterly direction.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Environment) requesting the Area Committee to consider the local traffic safety improvements intended as part of the North Reddish School development and to approve the associated traffic regulation orders for the school opening.

RESOLVED - (1) That approval be given to the following at an approximate cost of £1,320 to be funded from the commuted sum for Traffic Regulations Orders associated with the school development:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Mill Lane

Both sides from the projected South Easterly kerb line of Windmill Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a South Easterly direction.

South East side, from the projected Southerly kerb line of Longford Road for a distance of 17 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Windmill Lane

South East side, from the North Easterly kerb line of Mill Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a North Easterly direction.

No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading / Unloading Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm:

Mill Lane

From the North Westerly kerb line of Ryland Close for a distance of 13 metres in a North Westerly direction.

From the South Westerly kerb line of Ryland Close for a distance of 30 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Ryland Close

North West side, from the North Easterly kerb line of Mill Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a North Easterly direction.

South East side, from the North Easterly kerb line of Mill Lane for a distance of 6 metres in a North Easterly direction.

No Stopping Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm on School Entrance Markings:

Mill Lane

South West side, from a point 4 metres North West of the projected North Westerly kerb line of Ryland Close for a distance of 43.5 metres in a South Easterly direction.

(2) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee to update the Area Committee on the implementation of the proposed scheme.

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of the Area Committee at its last meeting.

The Service Director (Communities) has been invited to attend the meeting in order to answer questions.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Area Committee at its last meeting.

A representative of the Service Director (Communities) attended the meeting and answered Councillors' questions in relation to the naming of the park and the installation of new signage.

RESOLVED - That the representative of the Service Director (Communities) be thanked for his attendance.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities)

The Area Committee is requested to consider an application from Heatons Church Partnership to hold a family fun day at Thornfield Park on 19 June 2011.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission.

Officer Contact : Tim Devine 0161 4744419 email:tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Communities) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from the Heatons Church's Partnership to hold a family fun day at Thornfield Park on 19 June 2011.

RESOLVED - That the application from the Heatons Chruch's Partnership to hold a family fun day at Thornfield Park on 19 June 2011 be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities)

The Area Committee is requested to consider an application from the Friends of Crescent Park to hold a fun day at Crescent Park on 13 August 2011.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Tim Devine 0161 474 4419 email: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Communities) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from the Friends of Crescent Park requesting permission to hold a Fun Day at Crescent Park on 13 August 2011.

RESOLVED - That the application to hold a Fun Day at Crescent Park on 13 August 2011 from the Friends of Crescent Park be approved.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the current arrangements in relation to the appointment and role of Highway Ward Spokespersons and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget.

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

Officer contact: Craig Ainsworth 0161 474 3204 email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the current arrangements in relation to the appointment of Highway Ward spokespersons and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget.

RESOLVED - (1) That the following Councillors be nominated as spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Environment) should undertake consultations prior to reports being considered by the Area Committee on highway and traffic issues:

Heatons North Ward -  Alexander Ganotis and Anthony O'neil

Heatons South Ward -  Colin Foster

Reddish North Ward -  David Wilson

Reddish South Ward - Walter Brett

(2) That the Service Director (Environment) be authorised in consultation with the relevant ward spokesperson to spend upto £300 from the Area Committee delegated budget on minor, non regulatory matters.

(3) That the Area Committee will not commit expenditure from the following financial years Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget for any schemes before January 1 unless approval has been obtained from the Executive Councillor (Transportation)

There are no vacancies to consider.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that since the agenda had been produced, a Liberal Democrat vacancy had arisen at Fir Tree Nursery and that there was a re-appointment request for Reddish Vale Children's Centre.

            RESOLVED - (1) That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be recommended to make the following re- appointment:-

(2) That the Service Director (Learning & Achievement) be requested to confirm the number of vacancies at Fir Tree Primary School for the next meeting.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the appointment of Councillors to outside bodies.

The Area Committee is recommended to make nominations.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth 0161 4743204 email: craig.ainsworth@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 representatives of the Council to local Outside Bodies.

RESOLVED – That the following representatives of the Council be appointed to outside bodies for 2011/2012:-

Prescotts Charity

Councillor Anne Graham

Councillor Paul Moss

Heaton Chapel Community Council

Councillor Tom Grundy

Heaton Chapel Community Association

Councillor Anthony O'Neill

Councillor Tom Grundy

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibility funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Steve Fox 0161 474 3206 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 budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted

RESOLVED - That an item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting to enable the Area Committee to discuss alternative venues for where the Area Committee meets.

To consider a report of the Managing Director, NPS Stockport.

The report requests the Area Committee to comment on the future of Fir Tree Primary and North Reddish Infants and Junior Schools.

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

Officer Contact: Ian Keyte 0161 495 6093 email: ian.keyte@nps.co.uk

(Note: The Chair was of the opinion that this item although not included on the agenda should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100 B 4 (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to enable the Area Committee to consider as a matter of urgency the future of the Fir Tree Primary and North Reddish Infants and Junior School sites)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd concerning the future of the Fir Tree Primary School and North Reddish Infants and Junior schools sites.

RESOLVED - That the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposals contained in the report.

To consider a report of the Managing Director, NPS Stockport.

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a proposal concerning the lease at Haigh Avenue.

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

Officer Contact: Jon Coles 0161 495 6099  email: jon.coles@nps.co.uk

(Note: The Chair was of the opinion that this item although not included on the agenda should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100 B 4 (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to enable the Area Committee to consider as a matter of urgency the future of ground lease at Haigh Avenue, Whitehill Industrial Estate)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd concerning the granting of a new long ground lease in respect of land at Haigh Avenue, Whitehill Industrial Estate.

RESOLVED - That the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposals contained in the report.

To consider a report of the Managing Director NPS Stockport Ltd.

The report requests the Area Committee to consider issues affecting the lease at the land at Lower Bury Street.

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

Officer Contact: Jon Coles 0161 496 6099 email: jon.coles@stockport.gov.uk

(Note: The Chair was of the opinion that this item although not included on the agenda should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100 B 4 (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to enable the Area Committee to consider as a matter of urgency the future of the site at Lower Bury Street)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd concerning the future of Land at Lower Bury Street.

RESOLVED - That the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposals contained in the report subject to a condition that vehicular access should be from the rear of the site.