Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 5 March 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

No declarations of interest were made.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair reported that the local election was due to take place on Thursday, 3 May 2018 and encouraged all residents to use their vote.

It was further reported that there would be a litter pick at Woodley Precinct on Sunday, 22 April 2018 from 9am.

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.

One public question was submitted relating to the gritting of residential roads with steep gradients including Richmond Road and High Meadows, Romiley.  It was further suggested that consideration should be given to the introduction of a snow warden scheme where community volunteers were appointed to clear and grit their local area.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to respond to the questioner in writing.

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.

Robin Boardman (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the consistent use of personal protective equipment by contractors working on behalf of the Council.

·         There were a number of barriers and road signs which had been left behind by Council contractors following road works at Ash Court, Woodley.

RESOLVED – That Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance.

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

Two petitions were submitted as follows:-

·         Relating to the introduction of new bus stops on Stockport Road, Romiley.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to Traffic Services for comment prior to it being forwarded to Transport for Greater Manchester.

·         Relating to a request for the Council to undertake a further consultation with local residents in relation to the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme on Church Lane and Kimberley Avenue, Romiley.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to Traffic Services for investigation.

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 received from Bredbury St Mark Cricket Club for a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of cricket shirts.

Geoff Charlwood attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Bredbury St Mark Cricket Club for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of cricket shirts.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to Bredbury St Mark Cricket Club towards the cost of cricket shirts.

To consider an application received from Alvanley Family Practice Health Champions for a grant of £400 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of tools and other equipment.

Dave Chorlton attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Alvanley Family Practice Health Champions for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of tools and other equipment.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £400 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to Alvanley Family Practice Health Champions towards the cost of tools and other equipment.

To consider an application received from Romiley Cricket Club for a grant of £600 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of portable batting and bowling nets.

Nigel Veevers attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Romiley Cricket Club for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of portable batting and bowling nets.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £600 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to Romiley Cricket Club towards the cost of portable batting and bowling nets.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

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 Werneth 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 the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 and requests that the Area Committee gives consideration to the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

The Area Committee is recommended to :-

(1)  Comment on and note the findings of the 2017 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour.

(2) Nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2018 Annual Review Tour; and

(3) Nominates Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on October 5 2018.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@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 the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 and requesting that the Area Committee gives consideration to the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour be requested to inspect the completed development at 5 Hall Lane, Woodley.

(3) That Councillor Chris Gordon be nominated to attend the Tour.

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

The report details a proposal to undertake a feasibility study to introduce a number of dropped kerbs in the Higher Bents Lane area.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing gives approval to the undertaking of a feasibility study, at a cost of £1,000, to provide an accurate assessment of the costs of introducing a number of dropped kerbs in the Higher Bents Lane area.

Officer contact: Julie Pelham on 0161-474-4846 or email: julie.pelham@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 a proposal to undertake a feasibility study to introduce a number of dropped kerbs in the Higher Bents Lane area.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing be recommended to give approval to the undertaking of a feasibility study, at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Central Budget, to provide an accurate assessment of the costs of introducing a number of dropped kerbs in the Higher Bents Lane area.

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

The report details the outcome of an investigation into the introduction of a residents’ permit parking scheme on Oldham Drive, Woodley following the receipt of a petition signed by local residents.  Traffic Services have determined that the proposal did not meet the criteria for the introduction of such a scheme and as such recommend that no further action be taken.  

The Area Committee is requested to consider the outcome of the investigation and determine whether it considers it appropriate to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing gives approval to a departure to the approved criteria for the introduction of a residents’ permit parking scheme in the light of the investigation undertaken by Traffic Services.

Officer contact: Julie.Pelham on 0161 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@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 the outcome of an investigation into the introduction of a residents’ permit parking scheme on Oldham Drive, Woodley following the receipt of a petition signed by local residents. 

It was reported that Traffic Services had determined that the proposal did not meet the criteria for the introduction of such a scheme and as such it was recommend that no further action be taken.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member be recommended to consider the proposal for the introduction of a residents’ permit parking scheme on Oldham Drive, Woodley in the light of the recommendation from Traffic Services.

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

The report details a proposal for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on The Ridgway, Chester Walks and Lancaster Close, Romiley following concerns from residents regarding vehicles parked on this section of the road, which resulted in obstructions that delayed bus services and caused issues for passing vehicles.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the package of ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Orders as detailed in the report and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Julie.Pelham on 0161 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@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 a proposal for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on The Ridgway, Chester Walks and Lancaster Close, Romiley following concerns from residents regarding vehicles parked on this section of the road, which resulted in obstructions that delayed bus services and caused issues for passing vehicles

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 of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

The Ridgeway (west side)

From a point 10 metres north of the northern kerbline of Chester Walks in a northerly then westerly direction to a point 96 metres south of the southerly kerbline of Chester Walks.

Chester Walks (both Sides)

From the intersection of the western kerbline of The Ridgway for a distance of 10 metres in an Westerly direction The Ridgway (south side).

The Ridgway (south side)

From a point 29 metres south west of the southern kerline of Lancaster Close to a point 10 metres north of the northern kerbline of Lancaster Close.

Lancaster Close (both sides)

From the intersection of the eastern kerbline of The Ridgeway for a distance of 10 metres in a easterly direction.

The Ridgway (East Side)

From a point 42 metres north of the northern kerbline of Lancaster Close for a distance of 12 metres north.

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, 0161 474 3209 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.