Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for a period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED (3 for, 2 abstentions) – That Councillor Smart be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED (3 for, 2 abstentions) – That Councillor Angie Clark be appointed Vice-Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 15 April 2024.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 April 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

The Chair announced that council was in the pre-election publicity period up to and including the General Election on 4 July 2024 and reminded the Area Committee that, during that time, the council cannot be seen to be supporting any political campaigning of any political group or party.

The Chair announced that Romiley Forum had reopened, following its closure over RAAC issues. The Chair expressed thanks on behalf of the Area Committee for the work of NK Theatre Arts, council officers and contractors in achieving the reopening of the theatre.

The Chair reminded residents that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming General Election was midnight on 18 June 2024, and the deadline to apply for a postal vote was 5 pm on 19 June 2024.

An environmental event was scheduled to take place at Mosscare St Vincent on Wednesday, 19 June 2024. The event was open to all, not just to tenants at Mosscare. Anyone interested in participating in a green event was encouraged to attend between 5 and 7 pm and to speak with the Sustainability Manager.

Last month Bredbury Library had held a ‘Dig It’ day event which had encouraged visitors to work on the beds in front of the library to help make them more sustainable. Another Dig It day event was planned for next month.

A PC drop-in session was scheduled to take place at the Start Point Cafe in Woodley on Wednesday, 19 June at 11 am to 12.30 pm. The session provided an opportunity for residents to speak to the Woodley PC.

The New Beaches annual art exhibition was scheduled to take place at St Barnabus Church on 5 and 6 July 2024.

The Woodley and Bredbury Community Neighbours Drop-In was scheduled to take place at 6.30 pm on 9 July 2024 at Bredbury St Marks Cricket Club.

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.

No public questions were submitted.

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.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation 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 Girlguiding UK - 2nd Worsely Holy Rood Guides for a grant of £50 from the Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation only towards the cost of a 7-day Girlguides trip to the Azores.

A representative of Girlguiding UK - 2nd Worsely Holy Rood Guides attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant of £50 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of a 7-day Girlguides trip to the Azores.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Girlguiding UK - 2nd Worsely Holy Rood Guides for a grant of £50 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of a 7-day Girlguides trip to the Azores.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from DOSportUK for a grant of £100 from the Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation only towards the cost of Stockport Jets Basketball sessions aimed at people with a learning disability and/or autism, but also open to all ages and abilities.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted an application on behalf ofDOSportUK for a grant of £100 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of Stockport Jets Basketball sessions aimed at people with a learning disability and/or autism, but also open to all ages and abilities.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from DOSportUK for a grant of £100 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of Stockport Jets Basketball sessions aimed at people with a learning disability and/or autism, but also open to all ages and abilities.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

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 requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates 0161 474 3219 | vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance 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 Werneth Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposed highway maintenance scheme on Edward Avenue, Bredbury.

The Area Committee is requested to support the highway maintenance scheme on Edward Avenue, Bredbury, and authorise the Director of Place Management to order the work. 

Officer contact: Simon Sherry 0161 474 2420 | simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

The Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report on behalf of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposed highway maintenance scheme on Edward Avenue, Bredbury.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this report be deferred pending consultation with local residents on the proposed scheme.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a request for the allocation of £8,500 from the Delegated Ward Budget for the purchase and installation of a ground level roundabout to improve accessible play at Goyt Valley Play Area.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the allocation of £8,500 from the Delegated Ward Budget (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation) towards improved accessible play at Goyt Valley Play Area.

Officer contact: Richard Booker 0161 474 4829 | richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

The Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report on behalf of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a request for the allocation of £8,500 from the Delegated Ward Budget for the purchase and installation of a ground level roundabout to improve accessible play at Goyt Valley Play Area.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the purchase and installation of a ground level roundabout to improve accessible play at Goyt Valley Play Area at cost of £8,500 to be funded from the Ward Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The application sets out the intention of the Friends of Chadkirk to host their annual Well Dressing Community Event at Chadkirk Country Estate on Saturday 27 July 2024, between 12pm and 5pm (with set up 26 July and close down 29 July).

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges.

Office contact: Jonathan Headlam 0161 474 3142 | jonathan.headlam@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Friends of Chadkirk to host their annual Well Dressing Community Event at Chadkirk Country Estate on Saturday, 27 July 2024, between 12 pm and 5 pm (with set up 26 July and close down 29 July 2024).

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Friends of Chadkirk to host their annual Well Dressing Community Event at Chadkirk Country Estate on Saturday, 27 July 2024, between 12 pm and 5 pm (with set up 26 July and close down 29 July 2024), subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

Officer contact: Jacqueline Kramer 0161 474 2978 | jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Development & Regeneration (Place) can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highway and traffic management issues:-

Bredbury & Woodley Ward -Councillor Joe Barratt

Bredbury & Woodley Ward - Councillor Sue Thorpe

Bredbury Green & Romiley - Councillor Angie Clark

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report requests the Area Committee consider the appointment of representatives of the council to outside bodies.

The Area Committee is requested to agree the appointment of members to represent the council on outside bodies.

Officer contact: Jacqueline Kramer 0161 474 2978 | jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to appoint representatives of the Council to local Outside Bodies.

RESOLVED - that the following representatives of the Council be appointed to outside bodies for 2024/2025:-

Barrack Hill Educational Trust

Councillor Angie Clark

Councillor Lisa Smart

Civic Hall, Woodley User Group Management Committee

Councillor Joe Barratt

Councillor Rosemary Barratt

Councillor Sue Thorpe

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on ward flexibility funding, ward delegated budget and ward discretionary budget.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Jacqueline Kramer 0161 474 2978 | jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance 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.

The representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance stated that there were some errors in the published figures for the Delegated Budget 2024-25 and corrected the figures as follows:

RESOLVED – That the report be noted