Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 21 November 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to the deletion of “Ashburton Road” in Minute 5 (b) and its replacement with Ashburn Road.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

No announcements were made.

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

Inspector Jonathan Kelly (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 and Reddish Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         Instances of burglary, serious acquisitive crime, criminal damage, anti-social behaviour, robbery and theft were all down but there had been a notable increase in theft from motor vehicles.

·         Operation Doc aimed to address the increase in theft from motor vehicles but the public also needed to be more vigilant and not leave valuables in their vehicles.

·         Greater Manchester Police were treating the theft of metal as a top priority.

·         The security of Heaton Moor war memorial.

·         Wild horses in Reddish Vale.

·         On-going investigations in respect to anti-social behaviour in the Alan Road passageway.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Inspector Kelly be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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 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 the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

(a) Muhammad Tayyab (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues within the area represented by Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         The removal of abandoned vehicles.

·         3 fly posting cases and 40 fly tipping cases had been resolved.

·         A successful prosecution of a resident on Broomfield Drive, South Reddish for fly tipping

·         A reduction in graffiti problems in the Heatons.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted Muhammad Tayyab be thanked for his attendance.

(b) Sharon Darwin (Highways Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highway issues within the area represented by Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         The timescale for works commencing on Windmill Lane.

·         The inspection of gullies on Sykes Lane.

·         Gullies on Grange Avenue, Balmoral Road and the pooling of water on Mauldeth Road.

·         The Council’s policy for responding to complaints about blocked grids and drains

RESOLVED - That the report be noted and the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to circulate the Council’s policy for dealing with complaints relating to blocked grids and drains as well as the schedule for cleansing and maintenance schedule for the Heatons and Reddish area.

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.

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.

There were no Area Funding applications to consider.

No 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 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 and Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

This report details carriageway repairs on Lambeth Road and Colwyn Crescent.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the schemes.

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt, 0161 474 5689, chris.pollitt@solutionssk.co.uk

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 a proposed schemes on Lambeth Road and Colwyn Crescent , Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the following schemes be approved at an approximate cost of £11,500 and £8,500 respectively,  to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (Reddish South ward allocation):-

Lambeth Road, Reddish – Plane out and resurface carriageway as required – b/w Reddish Vale Road and Ramsgate Road.

Colwyn Crescent, Reddish – Remove flags and bitmac from no’s 2 to 14 and 47 to side of 45 (on Barry Road).

To consider a report of the West Area Housing Manager (Stockport Homes Limited)

The report provides an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the progress to date and any future actions for inclusion in the 2012- 2013 action plans.

Officer Contact: Maria Lindars (West Area Housing Manager) Telephone: 0161 474 2965, email: maria.lindars@stockport.homes.org

A representative of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress in the delivery of Stockport Homes (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Trees on Albion Close were causing damage to properties.

·         Refurbishment of garages on Broomfield Road.

·         Anti-social behaviour on Furness Grove.

·         Informing Councillors of the dates for walkabouts.

·         Tenancy agreements in relation to party fences.

·         Unauthorised visitors gaining access to communal gardens.

·         The removal of trees at Chestnut Villa’s and the need to keep Councillors informed when such work is being carried out.

·         Problems associated with lighting at Chestnut Villa’s.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report seeks approval to improve safety at Vale View Primary School in Reddish.

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

No Waiting at Any Time:

Asquith Street

North side from the Easterly kerb line of Campbell Street for a distance of 5 metres in an Easterly direction; from a point 5 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Burnham Avenue to a point 5 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Burnham Avenue.

Campbell Street

East side from the Northerly kerb line of Asquith Street for a distance of 5 metres in a Northerly direction.

Burnham Avenue

Both sides from the Northerly kerb line of Asquith Street for a distance of 5 metres in a Northerly direction.

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

Asquith Street

North side from the Westerly kerb line of Harcourt Street for a distance of 8 metres in a Westerly direction.

South side from the Westerly kerb line of Harcourt Street for a distance of 10 metres in a Westerly direction. 

Harcourt Street

Westerly side from a point 10 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Asquith Street to a point 10 metres South of the Southerly kerb line of Asquith Street.

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

Harcourt Street

East side from a point 9.5 metres South of the (projected) Southerly kerb line of Asquith Street for a distance of 25.5 metres in a Northerly direction.

Officer contact: Max Townsend  on 0161 474 4861, e mail: 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 give consideration to the introduction of measures to improve road safety at Vale View Primary School, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £1,300 to be funded from commuted sums for Traffic Regulation Orders associated with the development:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Asquith Street

North side from the Easterly kerb line of Campbell Street for a distance of 5 metres in an Easterly direction; from a point 5 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Burnham Avenue to a point 5 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Burnham Avenue.

Campbell Street

East side from the Northerly kerb line of Asquith Street for a distance of 5 metres in a Northerly direction.

Burnham Avenue

Both sides from the Northerly kerb line of Asquith Street for a distance of 5 metres in a Northerly direction.

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

Asquith Street

North side from the Westerly kerb line of Harcourt Street for a distance of 8 metres in a Westerly direction.

South side from the Westerly kerb line of Harcourt Street for a distance of 10 metres in a Westerly direction. 

Harcourt Street

Westerly side from a point 10 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Asquith Street to a point 10 metres South of the Southerly kerb line of Asquith Street.

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

Harcourt Street

East side from a point 9.5 metres South of the (projected) Southerly kerb line of Asquith Street for a distance of 25.5 metres in a Northerly direction.

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

The report seeks approval for an order to partly revoke No Waiting at Any Time on Grosvenor Road in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is requested is asked to consider the Service Director’s report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Transportation) approve the following:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time:

Grosvenor Road

Both sides from a point 10 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Thornfield Road for a distance of 5 metres in an Easterly direction.

Officer contact: Max Townsend  on 0161 474 4861, e mail: 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 give consideration to the implementation of an order to partly revoke No Waiting At Any Time on Grosvenor Road,

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to approve the following:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time:

Grosvenor Road – both sides from a point 10 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Thornfield Road for a distance of 5 metres in an Easterly direction.

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

The report seeks approval for the erection of two bollards on Kings Drive Heaton Moor, following a request from a resident.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the report and support the erection of two bollards on Kings Drive Heaton Moor to be funded from the Heatons North Highways Delegated Budget.

Officer Contact: Mark James, 0161 474 2077, email mark.james@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 erection of two bollards on Kings Drive, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the erection of two bollards on Kings Drive, Heaton Moor at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation).

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve a disabled parking bay (blue badge holders only) on Buckingham Road in Heaton Moor.

Officer contact: Max Townsend  on 0161 474 4861, e mail: 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 give consideration to the approval of an order for Disabled Parking (Blue Badge holders only) on Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the order for Disabled Parking (Blue Badge holders only) on Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor be approved at an approximate cost of £250 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place)

The report provides an update on progress since March 2011 and details the recommendations by the Brinnington and Reddish Joint Ward Committee to how the Frank Bramwell Legacy money should be spent.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the report and agree to the recommendations of the Brinnington and Reddish Joint Ward Committee.  

Officer contact Neil Oxley, Tel: 0161 474 3681, email neil.oxley@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) providing the Area Committee with an update in respect to the legacy left to Stockport Council by the late Mr Frank Bramwell for Reddish Vale and South Reddish parks. The report provided an update on the recommendations on which the money will be spent.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details an application from Maria Fernandez Training for the use of Thornfield Park for an on-going weekly Buggy Pushing Post Natal Class.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Tim Devine on 474 4419 or email: tim.devine@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 an application from Maria Fernandez Training requesting permission to hold Buggy Pushing Post Natal Classes at Thornfield Park as an on-going weekly event commencing in January 2012.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from Maria Fernandez Training requesting permission to hold Buggy Pushing Post Natal Classes at Thornfield Park as an on-going weekly event commencing in January 2012.

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

The Area Committee is requested to consider the reappointments of the School Governors identified in the report.

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)(copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to and note a number of re-appointments to various schools in the borough.

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

Name                                     School                                   Nominating Group

Mrs C Waterfield                  Abingdon                              Labour

Mr J Fitzjohn                         Tithe Barn                             Labour

Cllr T Grundy                                    Whitehill                                Labour

Mr L Juson                            St Thomas CE                      Conservative

Mrs M O’Donoghue             St Winifred’s RC                  Conservative

(2) That the following re-appointment be noted:-

Name                                     School                                   Nominating Group

Cllr S Bodsworth                  Priestnall                               Liberal Democrat

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: Steve Fox, Tel 0161 474, 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.