Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 June 2024.

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

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.

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

Representatives from Northern Rail, Transpennine Express and Network Rail will attend the Area Committee to respond to questions about local rail issues.

To consider any applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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

Change of Use and part first floor and two storey rear extension to comprise 16 bed HMO with associated external alterations, bin storage, and car and cycle parking.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Rachel Longden on 0161 474 3643 or email rachel.longden@stockport.gov.uk

Conversion of an existing disused former Church Hall building to form 11 No. apartments, with associated demolition, external alterations and landscaping.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Rachel Longden on 0161 474 3643 or email rachel.longden@stockport.gov.uk

Development of a Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure, access, drainage features and landscaping.

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

Officer contact: Rachel Longden on 0161 474 3643 or email rachel.longden@stockport.gov.uk

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 recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report announces the intention to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday, 4 October 2024 and requests the Area Committee to submit its recommendations for a completed development site within its area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates. In addition the Area Committee is asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1) Nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2024 Annual Review Tour.

(2) Nominate Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on 4 October 2024.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 07800 617 788 or email suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on the Active Travel Fund Tranche 4 (ATF4) Romiley project, following the release of funding for delivery at the end of June 2023.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides the result of a consultation on the City Region Sustainable Travel Settlements (CRSTS) proposals to develop a Quality Bus Transit (QBT) corridor across the 330 bus route between Stockport and Ashton via Hyde and Dukinfield.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services gives approval to the implementation the scheme, legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders detailed within the report and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the orders can be made.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a traffic survey commissioned by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) at the junction of Stockport Road West and The Broadway, Bredbury.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services gives approval to the costings for a traffic survey commissioned by TfGM at the junction of Stockport Road West and The Broadway, Bredbury.

Officer contact: Gemma Brady at gemma.brady@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on funding applications that have been submitted for the Stockport CAN Seed Fund in wards in the Werneth Area.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider an application for the Stockport CAN Seed Fund received from St Barnabus Church for a grant of £414 from Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation for a pay for energy audit on the church building.

Officer contact: Nick Leslie at nick.leslie@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

The report provides an update on delivering Romiley District Centre Action Plan including recent successes and priorities for the next six months.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1)  Note the progress made in delivering projects and events.

(2)  Provide feedback on initial ideas for priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UKSPF which will be discussed with Romiley Vision Group.

Officer contact: Helen Walters on 0161 474 3734 or email helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk

Members are requested to give consideration to the venue for future meetings of the Area Committee. 

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 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: Jacqueline Kramer on 0161 474 2978 or email: jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk