Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 January 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 29 January 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair thanked the local team of volunteers who had taken action to clean up Woodley Precinct.

The Chair further congratulated the Alvanley Family Practice which was based in Woodley Health Centre on their success in winning the Practice Nursing Team of the Year award and to Katherine Parker from the Practice who won the Practice Nurse Innovator of the Year at the inaugural Greater Manchester General Practice Nursing Awards.

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.

Members of the public were 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.

Three public questions were submitted as follows:-

(a)       Relating to the potential for the introduction of temporary traffic lights at the junction of Werneth Road and Stockport Road.

Councillor Christine Corris responded that a request had been made for temporary traffic lights when Pennine Road had been closed, and the response at that time was as the length of the works was for a relatively short period of time, it was not considered necessary.  It was understood that the works were scheduled to be completed within the next two weeks.

(b)       Relating to the consultant’s report into longstanding incidents of flooding on the University Estate, Woodley which had been scheduled to be complete by February and why it would now not be ready until April.

Councillor Christine Corris responded that following the receipt of information that the release of the consultant’s report would be delayed until April, she had made further enquiries of officers on the reason behind the delay but had not yet received a response.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to clarify the reason for the delay in consultant’s report into flooding on the University Estate, Woodley; that this be communicated to members of the Area Committee and to the University Estate Residents’ Association; and that efforts be made to expedite its release to councillors and the wider public.

(c)        Relating to whether it could be formally recorded that Peterhouse Gardens and Werneth Road were listed in the Highway Planned Maintenance Programme for 2018/19 for carriageway resurfacing in the light of Werneth being in the minutes of the meeting of the Area Committee in November 2016.

RESOLVED – That it be noted that Peterhouse Gardens and Werneth Road were included within the Highway Planned Maintenance Programme for 2018/19 that had been submitted for consideration by the Economy & Regeneration Scrutiny Committee on 1 March 2018 and for subsequent approval by the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration.

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.

The Chair reported that the Public Realm Inspector had been unable to attend this meeting of the Area Committee and that a report providing a summary of activities with the Public Realm service area would be circulated to members of the area committee separately and published on the Council’s website as part of the agenda papers for this meeting.

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 organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of Early Essentials Stockport for a grant of £500 towards the cost of storage equipment.

Alison Gater attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Early Essentials Stockport for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of storage equipment.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to Early Essentials Stockport towards the cost of storage equipment.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of Romley LifeCentre for a grant of £1,448 towards the cost of a replacement heating unit.

Alison Gater attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Romiley LifeCentre for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of a replacement heating unit.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager stated that the applicant had requested a grant in excess of the £1,000 maximum that the guidelines on the use of the Ward Flexibility Fund state that the Area Committee would ordinarily consider appropriate.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the guideline on the maximum award that would ordinarily be considered appropriate, in the light of the multiuse nature of the building towards which the grant would be allocated, approval be given to the award of a grant of £1,448 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to Early Essentials Stockport towards the cost of a replacement heating unit.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of Stockport Snowdrops for a grant of £250 towards the cost of materials for meetings.

(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 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could consider and determine the application in sufficient time for the applicant to commence the proposed expansion of their fortnightly meetings should the application be granted).

Jennie Frost attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Stockport Snowdrops for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of materials for meetings.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £250 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to Stockport Snowdrops towards the cost of materials for meetings.

(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 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could consider and determine the application in advance of the proposed commencement date of the event subject of the application).

Representatives of Starting Point attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Starting Point for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of seeds, bulbs and planting materials for Woodley Precinct.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £250 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to Starting Point towards the cost of seeds, bulbs and planting materials for Woodley Precinct.

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

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

A development application 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 Chief Executive 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 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.

Formation of an internal mezzanine floor to create an additional 1,193 square metres of warehouse floorspace and temporary change of use of part of the building to provide a furniture showroom for a period of up to two years (including temporary use of the proposed mezzanine floor for retail use).

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Karyn Clarke 0161 474 3551 or email: karyn.clarke@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC067890 for the formation of an internal mezzanine floor to create an additional 1,193 square metres of warehouse floorspace and temporary change of use of part of the building to provide a furniture showroom for a period of up to two years (including temporary use of the proposed mezzanine floor for retail use) at Stocktons Fine Furniture, Horsfield Way, Bredbury, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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 Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Cassidy on 474 5388 or email: paul.cassidy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a proposal for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ following concerns from several business occupiers regarding the difficulties their Heavy Goods Vehicles had experienced with access and egress on site, particularly due to parked vehicles around Bredbury Parkway Industrial Estate.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing gives approval to the legal advertising of the package of traffic regulation orders contained within the report at a cost of £950 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

Officer Contact: Julie Pelham on Tel: 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ traffic regulation orders, and associated revocations, following concerns from several business occupiers regarding the difficulties their Heavy Goods Vehicles had experienced with access and egress on site, particularly due to parked vehicles around Bredbury Parkway Industrial Estate.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing be recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the package of traffic regulation orders contained within the report, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £950 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

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

The report details a proposal to undertake a design feasibility study to install a pedestrian refuge at near to the bus stop SG3758 following concerns from residents in relation to crossing Stockport Road near the junction of Green Lane and the lack of pedestrian crossings.

The Area Committee is recommended to note that the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing has given approval to the allocation of £1,000 to fund the design feasibility study, and that the results of this study be reported back to the Area Committee upon completion.

Officer Contact: Julie Pelham on Tel: 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to undertake a design feasibility study to install a pedestrian refuge following concerns from residents in relation to crossing Stockport Road near the junction of Green Lane and the lack of pedestrian crossings in the area.

It was reported that Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing had already given approval to funding the feasibility study at a cost of £1,000 from the Strategic Budget.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to consult the Bredbury Green & Romiley Highway Ward Spokespersons following the receipt of the outcomes of the feasibility study to discuss the potential solutions to the problems of crossing Stockport Road at this location.

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

The report details a proposal for the introduction of No Waiting At Any Time’ traffic regulations orders on St Christopher's Drive, Romiley following concerns from residents regarding safety issues due to vehicles parking at the junction of St Christopher’s Drive and Barrack Hill, causing visibility issues for motorists entering and exiting the junction

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation orders and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £700, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Barrack Hill

From a point 18 metres of the south kerbline  at the intersection of St Christopher’s Drive, to a point of 30 metres north east from the intersection of the northern kerb line of St Christopher’s Drive

St Christopher’s Drive  (Both Sides)

From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Barrack Hill, for a distance of 20 metres in a north easterly direction.

Officer contact: Julie Pelham on 0161 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ traffic regulations orders on St Christopher's Drive, Romiley following concerns from residents regarding safety issues due to vehicles parking at the junction of St Christopher’s Drive and Barrack Hill, causing visibility issues for motorists entering and exiting the junction.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation orders and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £700, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Barrack Hill

From a point 18 metres of the south kerbline  at the intersection of St Christopher’s Drive, to a point of 30 metres north east from the intersection of the northern kerb line of St Christopher’s Drive

St Christopher’s Drive (Both Sides)

From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Barrack Hill, for a distance of 20 metres in a north easterly direction.

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

The report details a proposal for the erection of posts on the roundabout and verge at the junction of Central Drive and Marsden Road, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the provision of five wooden posts including mowing strip and edging on the roundabout and verge to protect the grass on Central Drive at the junction of Marsden Road at an approximate cost £1,236.11 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474-2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the erection of posts on the roundabout and verge at the junction of Central Drive and Marsden Road, Romiley.

Concern was expressed that the proposal would not satisfactorily resolve the issues being experienced at this location as issue was the size of the roundabout which was insufficient for the traffic using it.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to a future meeting of the Area Committee pending further investigations into alterative measures that could be implemented at this location from a traffic services perspective as a means of mitigating against the damage being caused to the verge and roundabout at Central Drive and Marsden Road, Romiley.

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

The report details a proposal for the removal and replacement of two trees on Lyme Grove, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the replacement of two trees on Lyme Grove including the felling, grinding and replacement of a tree and grinding and replacement of a further tree at a cost of £480 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Peter Pollard on 0161 474 2419 or email: peter.pollard@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the removal and replacement of two trees on Lyme Grove, Romiley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the replacement of two trees on Lyme Grove including the felling, grinding and replacement of a tree and grinding and replacement of a further tree at a cost of £480 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

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

The Council’s overall strategic transport ambition is to increase the numbers of children walking or cycling to school, both to reduce congestion on roads, improve local air quality, and improve health outcomes. In order for this to be achieved, it is important that walking or cycling to school is, and is perceived to be, a safe option for children and their families.  Work has continued to progress the Council’s programme of activity to improve road safety around schools across the borough. The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the 2017/18 road safety around schools programme and the recommended list of schools for the 2018/19 financial year.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Eraina Smith on 0161 474 4911 or email: eraina.smith@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 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could give prompt consideration to the inclusion of local schools within the road safety programme for 2017/18 and 2018/19).

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the 2017/18 Road Safety Around Schools Programme and detailing the recommended list of schools for inclusion in the 2018/19 financial year.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The proposed inclusion of St Christopher's Catholic Primary School in the 2018/19 programme was welcomed.

·         It was commented that the location of Arden Primary School had incorrectly been identified as Elmfield Drive within the report.

·         The additional enforcement of parking restrictions outside schools was welcomed.

·         It was commented that the enforcement of parking restrictions associated with the operation of schools was targeted within 300 metres of the school building.

·         With regard to Greave Primary School it was commented that parking issues were often experienced on Pennine Road near its junction with Clough Meadow which was some distance from the school.

·         The Council was seeking to procure a camera enforcement vehicle to enforce the zig-zag markings outside schools.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The issue of congestion around school gates causes problems such as inappropriate and illegal parking and difficulties in crossing the road safely.

To try and address these problems the Council is promoting an initiative “Road Safety around Schools”. It comprises the “Eagle Eye” road safety education and training workshops together with extra parking enforcement and engineering improvements.  Romiley Primary school is one of the schools identified for road safety measures.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following measures (to be funded from the Road Safety around Schools initiative 2017/18):-

·         Remark existing school keep clears and waiting restrictions.

·         Introduce 2 no. advanced warning signs with an advisory 20mph operated by flashing ‘wig- wag’ signs.

Officer contact: Warren French on 0161 474 4817 or email: warren.french@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to introduce additional measures to improve road safety outside Romiley Primary School.

It was requested that a speed survey be undertaken before the measures were implemented and after to assess their impact.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing be recommended to give approval to the remarking of the existing keep clears and waiting restrictions and the introduction of advanced warning signs with an advisory 20mph operated by flashing ‘wig wag’ signs as detailed on the plan appended to the report to be funded from the Road Safety Around Schools Initiative 2017/18.

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

The report details proposals for the allocation of commuted sums for play in the Werneth Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the allocation of commuted sums as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Richard Booker on 0161 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) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Werneth area and locations of the play areas where those sums were to be spent.

RESOLVED –  That approval be given to the allocation of £1,080.82 to Goyt Valley Recreation Ground.

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

The report details an application received on behalf of the Friends of Romiley Park to hold a Community Fun Day in Romiley Park between 11am – 4pm on 30 June 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the Friends of Romiley Park to hold a Community Fun Day in Romiley Park between 11am and 4pm on 30 June 2018.

RESOLVED - That the application be granted.

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: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.