Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 December 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.

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.

To consider an application received from Stockport Canal Boat Trust for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £180 towards the cost of the purchase of new stern and bow fenders for New Horizons and the purchase of eight side fenders to protect the new hull paintwork when moored and when mooring.

To consider an application received from Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £94 towards the cost of hosting the ‘Fabulously Me’ event at a central, accessible Stockport location.

There are no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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 provides information about a nomination recieved in response to the Community Right to Bid and asks members to determine if the asset should be added to the List of Assets of Community Value in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011 and The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the addition of Woodley Cricket Club as an Asset of Community Value. ?

Officer contacted: Alia Ahmed-Zaman on 07356 182 688 or email alima.ahmed-zaman@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

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

The Area Committee is recommended to support the maintenance scheme outlined in the report and authorise the Director of Place Management to order the work.

Officer contact: Simon Sherry on 0161 474 2420 or email simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO ) ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on St Chad’s Avenue and Beech Lane, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £900 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green and Romiley Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order Schedule

No Waiting At Any Time

Beech Lane, Romiley (East Side) - From a point 15 metres north east of the intersection of the northern kerb line of St Chad’s Avenue, for a distance of 6 metres in a north easterly direction

St Chads Avenue, Romiley (South Side) - From a point 10 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Crossmoor Crescent, for a distance of 33 metres in an easterly direction

Officer contact: Gemma Brady by email on 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 the following applications for the Stockport CAN Seed Fund:

(1)  Romiley Little Theatre for a grant of £1,000 from the Stockport CAN Seed Fund (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation) towards the cost of the purchase of two LED stage lights.

(2)  Sustainable Living Romiley for a grant of £305 from the Stockport CAN Seed Fund (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation) towards the cost of running a Green Week during February half term 2025 aiming to promote sustainable activities within the community and an appreciation of the local environment.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Fairway Primary School PTA who wish to utilise Woodbank Memorial Park, and other sites, as part of The Fairway 5 Trail Race on 2 November 2025 between 10 am and 12 pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the application subject to the event organisers obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least two weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation and insurance certificates.

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

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Joe Barratt.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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