Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 20 June 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to the Area Flexibility Fund award to the Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group being amended to just the Heatons South Ward allocation (Minute 4 (vii) (ii) refers.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair reported that the Proud of Stockport Awards will be held on Tuesday 7^th February 2012 in the ballroom in Stockport Town Hall and that the final date for nominations was Friday 28^th October 2011.

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

Sergeant Bray (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 Heatons & Reddish Area Committee. The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·        Crime statistics revealed an 11.9% reduction in all crime year to date and most notably a 50% reduction in robbery rates.

·        Meetings held with the managers of Children's Homes and large retailers.

·        The carrying out of closure orders

·        The Street Watch Initiative and the Safer Summer campaign

·        Operation Doc and Operation Sinbad

·        The recovery of £200,000 worth of drugs in the Heaton Chapel area.

·        Concerns were expressed in relation to the potential closure of the police desk in North Reddish.

·        Problems associated with off road motor vehicles

RESOLVED - That Sergeant Bray be thanked for his attendance.

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 on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/areacommittees).

No public questions were submitted.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at previous committee meetings. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the introduction of a scheme on Balmoral Road, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the scheme.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt 0161 474 5689 email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

(a)  Peter Loughlin (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:-

• The removal of seven abandoned vehicles
• Notices issued in respect to five fly posting cases
• Work being undertaken in respect to fly tipping
• Non offensive and offensive graffiti cases.

RESOLVED - That Peter Loughlin be thanked for his attendance.

(b) Darren Meadowcroft and Alison Lesley (Highways Officers) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highway issues within the Heatons & Reddish area. The following issues were raised/comments made:-

• Progress made in respect to the replacement of stolen grids
• Concerns were raised in respect to the condition and maintenance of speed humps and in particular the re-lining of the humps when weathered.

RESOLVED - That Darren Meadowcroft and Alison Lesley be thanked for their attendance and a report be submitted in respect to the maintenance schedule for the relining of speed humps to a future meeting of the Area Committee..

(c) Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the introduction of a highway scheme on Balmoral Road, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED - That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £600.00 for the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation):-

Balmoral Road

To provide and install a new wooden bench to the rear of the bus stop near to the junction of Thornfield Road, Heaton Moor.

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

Councillor Tom Grundy submitted a petition on behalf of the residents of Greg Street, Threeacres Drive, Styal Avenue and Tynedale Close concerning on going problems experienced by local residents in respect to the operation of Green Circle Waste, Hanover House, Greg Street.

RESOLVED - That the Service Director(Place Management) and representatives of the Environment Agency be invited to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee in order to provide a comprehensive update in respect to the action taken to ensure that the company complies with the planning conditions associated with the use of the site and issues pertaining to environmental health.

' Peace One Day'

Representatives of St Agnes Church will attend the meeting and make a presentation.

Representatives of St Agnes Church attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to the 'Peace One Day' which would take place on September 21 2011. Further information about the event could be viewed at www.peaceoneday.org. Attention was drawn to the following events:-

• 6th August - 11am - Promoting Peace One Day at Sports Fun Day at North Reddish Park
• 14th August -  Promoting Peace One Day at Churches together charity afternoon - Broadstone Mill
• 21st August - Walk For Peace - Starting at St Agnes Academy for Peace around 1pm
• 21st September - PEACE ONE DAY - day events throughout the community, gathering in the evening - venue to be confirmed

Dates for film screenings at St Agnes academy for peace;

• 10th & 24th August
• 7th & 14th September

All film showings start at 7.45pm.

RESOLVED - That the representatives of St Agnes Church be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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

- Tai Chi for Health

(i)         Tai Chi for Health

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the Tai Chi for Health organisation to contribute to the rental costs. A representative of the organisation attended the meeting and answered Councillors' questions.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £576.00 to be divided based on a postcode analysis of where the participants reside to contribute towards rental costs.

(ii)     Reddish North End JFC

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Reddish North End JFC for funding towards the cost of pitch hire and equipment costs. A representative of the organization attended the meeting and answered Councillors' questions.

RESOLVED – That Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £600.00 (Reddish North and South ward allocation) towards the cost of pitch hire and equipment costs.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Regeneration).                                   

The following development applications will be considered by the Committee:-

(i)DC047246             Heaton Moor Primary Substation, Heaton Moor Road

                                    Part demolition of WC to the rear of the main building and

                                 construction of new enwl switch house.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

(ii)DC047254                       Former North Heaton Primary School, Nelstrop Road, Heaton

                                Chapel

                                   Development of use Class 2 Residential accommodation with

                                 care comprising 55 apartments for persons aged 60 or over

                                 with communal facilities, parking and associated private

                                 amenity space.

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The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

(iii)DC047058           1 Newport Avenue, North Reddish

Proposed part two storey part first floor rear extension (resubmission of DC045611)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission

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

(b)       To consider the remaining development applications.

Officer contact: Cathy Hodgson on 0161 474 3542, e-mail cathy.hodgson@stockport.gov.uk

Three 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)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In respect of plan no. 47246 for part demolition of WC to the rear of main building and construction of new enwl switch house at Heaton Moor Primary substation, Heaton Moor Road,

A member of the public spoke against the application

It was then

RESOLVED - That consideration of the application be deferred to enable the Service Director (Place Management) to submit further information to the next meeting.

In respect of plan no. 47254 for development of use Class 2 Residential accommodation with care comprising of 55 apartments for persons aged 60 or over with communal facilities, parking and associated private amenity space at the Former North Heaton Primary School, Nelstrop Road, Heaton Chapel,

A member of the public spoke against the application and a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED - That when making their decision, the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be informed of the Area Committees concerns in respect to the security of site particularly to the rear and in respect to the proposed nature of the boundary treatment.

In respect of plan no. 47058 for proposed two storey part first floor rear extension (resubmission of DC045611) at 1 Newport Avenue, North Reddish,

A member of the public spoke against the application and the applicatant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be requested to undertake a site visit to assess the impact that the proposed development would have  on neighbouring properties.

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

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 Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) 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 & Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report announces the intention to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday 14th October 2011 and requests the Area Committee to submit their recommendations for a completed development site within their area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates. In addition the Area Committee is asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate development sites to be included on the list of sites to be visited and to nominate Councillors to attend the tour on the 14^th October 2011.

Officer Contact: Kevin Brooks - 0161 474 4905 email: Kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Development) informing the Area Committee of the intention to hold the Review of Outcomes Tour on Friday 14 October 2011 and requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to attend as well as appropriate sites to be visited.

RESOLVED - (1) That the Target Fitness development at Houldsworth Mill be added to the list of sites to be visited.

(2) That Councillor Walter Brett be nominated to attend and that the Democratic Services Manager be requested to place an item on the agenda for the next meeting to enable this matter to be considered further.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People.

The report provides a picture of the whole range of services provided in the area committee wards by the Children and Young People's Directorate and to provide members with the management information on the performance of children's Services at a local and national level.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Rebecca Eddleston 0161 474 3845 email: Rebecca.eddleston@stockport.gov.uk

Representatives of the Corporate Director for People submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a picture of the range of services provided in the wards covered by the Area Committee in the Services for People directorate. The following issues were raised/comments made:-

• Reference should have been made in the report to Cellars Youth Club.
• The demographic profile of the population and the impact on the attainment of school places.
• Figures relating to the uptake of school meals.
• Children in care and the transfer of children from and to other boroughs.
• Conception rates and the advice provided to children in high schools.
• Challenges faced in the Priority One areas and the Child Poverty Strategy.
• Statistics for entrants into the Youth Offending system.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted and the representatives of the Corporate Director for People be thanked for their attendance.

To consider a report of the Managing Director NPS

The report provides information in respect to the future use and security of the North Reddish Junior School and Infant buildings.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Managing Director NPS concerning the future of the North Reddish Junior and Infant School buildings.

RESOLVED - That consideration of this item be deferred and a representative of the Managing Director NPS be requested to attend the next meeting to answer Councillors questions.

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

The report provides an update to a previous report presented to the Committee on 28 February 2011 for a proposal to install gates to 4 specified alleyways in North Reddish.

This report provides an update on the formal processes subsequently carried out in respect of the proposed gating orders. It also seeks the support of the Committee to make the necessary gating orders.

The Area Committee is recommended to support the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Aandy Dunn 0161 474 4216 email: andy.dunn@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Development) providing an update on the formal processes carried out in respect to a number of proposed gating orders in North Reddish.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillors (Communities) and (Transportation) be informed that the Area Committee supports the implementation of the following gating orders:-

• 25-49 Broadfield Road / 5-7 Burnfield Road / 1-27 Colborne Avenue / 16-24 Belfield Road
• 2-30 Colborne Avenue / 1-3 Burnfield Road / 1-27 Birtles Avenue / 4-14 Belfield Road
• 1-27 Lonsdale Avenue / 1 Belfield Road / 551-577 Gorton Road
•  the rear of / bordered by 2-26 Denstone Road / 1-39 Lindfield Road / 1-17 Longford Road / 34-36 Somers Road.

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

The report seeks approval to revoke a redundant order for Permit Parking and Restricted Waiting at Egerton Road South and Langford Road in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend 0161 474 4861 email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) seeking approval to revoke a redundant order for Permit Parking and Restricted Waiting at Egerton Road South and Langford Road in Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED - That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £400.00 to be funded by co-advertising the revocation with another proposal in the area:-

Revoke Permit Holders Only (Egerton Road South) Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm:

Egerton Road South

i)          North East side, from a point 77 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Heaton Moor Road for a distance of 7 metres in a South Easterly direction.

ii)         North East side, from a point 92 metres South East of the South Easterly Kerb line of Heaton Moor Road for a distance of 16 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm:

Egerton Road South

i)          North East side from a point 70 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Heaton Moor Road for a distance of 7 metres in a South Easterly direction.

ii)         From a point 139 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Heaton Moor Road for a distance of 21 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Langford Road – both sides

From the North Easterly kerb line of Egerton Road South for a distance of 5 metres in a North Easterly direction.

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

The report details an investigation into parking problems around Heaton School and to approve a Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting at Any Time.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend 0161 474 4861 email: max.townsend@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of a No Waiting at Any Time traffic regulation order in the vicinity of Heaton School, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED - That the Service Director (Place Management) in consultation with the traffic ward spokespersons be authorised to approve the scheme for the implementation of a traffic regulation order for No Waiting at Any Time in the vicinity of Heaton School, Heaton Moor.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to extend existing parking restrictions on Tatton Road North and Elms Road in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend 0161 474 4861 email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to consider the extension of the existing parking restrictions on Tatton Road North and Elms Road, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED - That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £1050 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget:-

Extend No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm:

Tatton Road North

South West side, from a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Cedar Grove to a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Elms Road.

Elms Road

Both sides, from the South Westerly kerb line of Tatton Road North for a distance of 10 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Extend No Waiting at Any Time:

Tatton Road North

North East side, from a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Elms Road for a distance of 22 metres in a South Easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement)          

The Area Committee is recommended to provide nominations for the vacancies indicated in the report and to agree to the proposed re-appointments.

Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 474 3847, libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to making nominations and agreeing to the proposed re-appointments to the school vacancies as detailed in the report.

RESOLVED - (1) That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be requested to make the following appointments:-

School                         Name                                                Nominating Group

Vale View Primary     Councillor Paul Moss                     Labour

Vale View Primary     Councillor David Wilson                 Labour

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be requested to make the following re- appointments:-

School                         Name                                                Nominating Group

Abingdon Primary     Cllr Anne Graham                             Labour

Reddish Vale CC      Cllr Anne Graham                             Labour

St Marys CE              Cllr Anne Graham                             Labour

Reddish Vale TC      Mrs C Plunkett                                   Labour

Priestnall                    Cllr Colin Foster                                Labour

Priestnall                    Mr M Young                                        Liberal  Democrat

Priestnall                   Cllr Les Jones                                   Conservative

Freshfield Nursery     Cllr Les Jones                                   Conservative

Didsbury Road          Cllr Les Jones                                   Conservative

Didsbury Road          Mrs L Auger                                       Labour

Heaton School           Ms J Steven                                       Labour

St Annes RC High     Cllr Walter Brett                                 Labour

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

The Chair expressed his grave concern at the lack of consulation carried out with ward councillors in respect to changes to the School Crossing Patrol Service. He expressed the opinion that local councillors should have been consulted on changes to the services within their ward, particularly if services were being withdrawn in any given location. He informed the Area Committee that the Labour Group had made a formal complaint to the Chief Executive concerning the consultation process and suggested that an item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Area Committee to enable Councillors to consider his response.

RESOLVED - (1) That an item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Area Committee to enable the Area Committee to consider the response from the Chief Executive and the Service Director (Place Management) concerning the consultation process carried out in respect to the organisation of the School Crossing Patrol Service.

(2) That the Chief Executive be informed that the Area Committee would wish to be consulted on any future changes to service provision resulting from the Council's Transformation Programme.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Alexander Ganotis.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Councillor Alexander Ganotis.

Councillor Ganotis expressed his concern at the future security of the Peel Moat and Heaton Moor Campus now that the buildings had been vacated. He explained that he had written to the Principal of Stockport College outlining his concerns but had not yet received a response.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to write to the Principal of Stockport College outlining the Area Committees concerns in respect to the future security of the Peel Moat and Heaton Moor Campus now that the buildings had been vacated and asking what actions were being taken to ensure that the site was secure.

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 and the current position on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

No items were suggested on this occasion.