Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held 24 September 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held  24 September 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.

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 expressed the thanks of the Area Committee to 1196 Bredbury, Romiley & Marple Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets and the Stockport Sea Cadets TS Hawkins for their work in erecting large poppies on lampposts throughout the Werneth area. 

The Chair reminded members of the public that a remembrance service would be held at Romiley and Bredbury War Memorials on Sunday, 11 November 2018 from 2.30 pm and all were welcome to attend.  The Chair further expressed his great regret that a number of coping stones at Bredbury War Memorial had recently been stolen.  It was stated that temporary replacements had been installed in time for the remembrance service.

Finally, it was reported that St Barnabas Parish Church would be holding ‘Strictly Dancing’ sessions every Friday at 7.30 pm to raise funds for Children in Need.

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 submit questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee.

Three public questions were submitted as follows:-

·         Relating to the rationale for the exclusion of the University Estate Residents Association from an initial meeting with Greave Primary School to agree the drainage scheme to mitigate against drainage problems on the wider University Estate, Woodley; and what the implications for residents would be of a refusal by the school to implement all of the recommended measures.

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

·         Relating to the prioritisation of the traffic lights at the junction of Hyde Road and Bents Lane.

The Chair stated that traffic lights were the responsibility of Transport for Greater Manchester’s Urban Traffic Control team and that he would pursue the matter initially with the Council’s Traffic Services department to determine whether it was possible to make any further adjustments.

·         Relating to the possibility of providing a ‘no cold calling zone’ on Oxford Drive, Woodley.

The Chair responded that this would be a matter for the Council’s Trading Standards Team, and undertook to pass the matter onto the Team for further investigation.

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:-

·         It was requested that the policy with regard to the reporting of missed bin collections needed to be revisited with a view to allowing members of the public to report a problem before 6.00 pm on the day of the incident in order that the matter could be resolved the same day.

·         It was commented that there had been a number of new litter bins provided throughout the Werneth area, however these were now full or overflowing and needed to be emptied.  In response, it was stated that the bins had not initially been added to the collection rota, however this had now been resolved and the problem should not recur in the future.

·         It was requested that the road markings on Higher Bents Lane at its junction with Harrytown be remarked.

RESOLVED – That Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance.

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 from Pure Innovations for a grant of £1,000 towards the cost of a bread and cake oven to support Pure Innovations ‘The Kitchen’ project.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application received on behalf of Pure Innovations for the award of a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of a ‘The Kitchen’ project.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £100 to Pure Innovations from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of a bread and cake oven to support Pure Innovations ‘The Kitchen’ project.

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 was 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).

Demolition of existing Farmhouse and erection of replacement dwelling (amended scheme to planning approval DC/063863).

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

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

In respect of plan no. DC070174  for the demolition of existing Farmhouse and erection of replacement dwelling (amended scheme to planning approval DC063863) at Hillside Farm Werneth Low Road Romiley, 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 Werneth Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & 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.

A member expressed disappointment that it was proposed that no further action be taken in respect of the Section 215 notice that had been served at 10 Bunkers Hill, Romiley as there remained concerns with regard to the safety of the site for users of the adjacent footpath.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report seeks the views of the Area Committee views on the current polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District review currently underway.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Caroline Cooke on 0161 474 3173 or email: caroline.e.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the views of the Area Committee on the current polling arrangements within the Area Committee area in order to inform the Polling District review.

·         The proposal to change the polling place for polling district EA from the Bents Lane Social Club to The Queens Arms Public House (The Hodgson Suite) was endorsed on the basis that the site had the benefit of a large car park, was accessible for all users and had access to the polling station independent of the main public house.

·         Concern was expressed that a number of residents in polling district JG needed to walk past the Guywood Centre (polling place for district JD) to access their polling station at Romiley Methodist Church.

·         Residents of Heys Avenue in polling district JD had to walk past the polling station for polling district JE (the 1st Romiley Scout Hut) which was located on their street.

·         Clarification was requested that where possible and appropriate, all of the properties on a given street where included within the same polling district.

·         It was requested that consideration be given to moving both sides of Bredbury Green such that it all fell within polling district JB.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the comments of the Area Committee be forwarded to the Returning Office for her consideration.

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

The report details a proposal resolve an anomaly with regard Restricted Waiting on parts of Green Lane in Romiley to consolidate all waiting restrictions on that part of Green Lane to operate Monday-Friday.

The Area Committee is recommended to given 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 to be funded from the executive budget:-

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

Green Lane - West side from a point level with the Northerly property line of Spartan House in a Southerly direction for a distance of 34 metres to the entrance at Kimberley House.

Green Lane - East side from a point 4.5 metres North of the (projected) Northerly property line of Spartan House in a Southerly direction for a distance of 41 metres to the junction at The Tang.

Introduce No Waiting Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm:

Green Lane - West side from a point level with the Northerly property line of Spartan House in a Southerly direction for a distance of 34 metres to the entrance at Kimberley House.

Green Lane - East side from a point 4.5 metres North of the (projected) Northerly property line of Spartan House in a Southerly direction for a distance of 41 metres to the junction at The Tang.

Officer contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal resolve an anomaly with regard Restricted Waiting on parts of Green Lane in Romiley to consolidate all waiting restrictions on that part of Green Lane to operate Monday-Friday.

It was commented that there were ongoing building works to develop residential properties on that part of Green Lane affected by these proposals, and that consideration should be given to the impact of these restrictions on those properties once built out.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred pending the completion of the residential development on that part of Green Lane affected by the proposed waiting restrictions.

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

The report details a proposal to provide additional seating be placed within/ near to the extended play space at Bredbury Recreation Ground.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the provision of two additional standard steel benches to be placed overlooking the extend play space at Bredbury Recreation Ground at a cost of £1,700 (£850.00 per bench) to be funded from the Area Committee’s Deleagted Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or email: richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to provide two additional standard steel benches to be placed overlooking the extended play space at Bredbury Recreation Ground.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the provision of two additional standard steel benches to be placed overlooking the extended play space at Bredbury Recreation Ground at a cost of £1,700 (£850.00 per bench) 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 install stone blocks at potential access points to Smithy Green Park, on either side accessed from Pine Street and Smithy Green, to prevent unauthorised access onto the site.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposed scheme at a cost of £300 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

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

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to install stone blocks at potential access points to Smithy Green Park, Woodley on either side accessed from Pine Street and Smithy Green, to prevent unauthorised access onto the site.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the installation of stone blocks at potential access points to Smithy Green Park, Woodley on either side accessed from Pine Street and Smithy Green, to prevent unauthorised access onto the site at a cost of £300 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

(2) That the thanks of the Area Committee be extended to officers for their work in expediting proposals to secure Smithy Green Park.

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

The report details a proposal to replace two old damaged benches with new benches outside the library.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposed scheme at a cost of £1,660 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

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

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to provide additional seating be placed within/ near to the extended play space at Bredbury Recreation Ground.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the replacement of the two existing benches outside Bredbury Library at a cost of £1,600 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 purpose of this report is to update Members of the proposals to adopt an area of land adjacent to Annable Road and to seek approval for funding for associated drainage works.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the installation of a single 90L gully pot and associated drainage connections on Annable Road, Bredbury at a cost of £5,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on proposals to adopt an area of land adjacent to Annable Road and seeking the Area Committee’s approval for funding for associated drainage works.

It was commented that there remained outstanding issues with regard to the apportionment of responsibility for the surfacing of the area of land that was proposed to be adopted, particularly as Annable Road was due to be resurfaced as part of the Council’s Highway Improvement Programme.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the installation of a single 90L gulley pot and associated drainage connections on Annable Road, Bredbury at a cost of £5,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

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.