Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 February 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 3 February 2014 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.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

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

The Chair announced that the Friends of Tangshutt Park were (subject to Area Committee approval) seeking to hold a ‘May Day Celebration’ event on 5 May 2014 on Tangshutt Playing Fields and the meadow area of Tangshutt Local Nature Reserve.

The Chair further stated that the recently opened St Marks’ Foodbank was operating well and that the Council had worked to increase the resources available to the network of foodbanks in the Stockport area.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  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 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 whether an update could be provided with regard to the Highgate Day Centre, Bents Avenue, Bredbury.

In response, it was stated that following interventions from local councillors, proposals were now being developed to bring the centre back into use which were scheduled to be considered by the Area Committee at its next meeting on 14 April 2014.

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.

Alan Whitfield (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:-

·         Evidence had been retrieved following a number of reported incidents of fly-tipping.

·         A number of fridges and freezers had been abandoned on the public highway which had been removed.  It was commented that such items would be collected by the Council for free.

·         Work was shortly due to commence on the resurfacing of the footways on Guywood Lane, Romiley.

·         The part resurfacing of Roundcroft and St Aldates, Romiley had been completed.

·         Cowlishaw Road, Romiley was scheduled to be part resurfaced with the work due to begin by the end of March 2014.  A member of the public requested that consideration be given to the application of non-slip surfacing as part of these works to provide better grip for horse riders.

·         A discussion took place with regard to the ongoing sewer works on Otterspool Road, Romiley and the resultant significant disruption for traffic and local businesses. It was suggested that the projected nine month duration of the works could be reduced by a combination of extended working hours and weekend working.

RESOLVED – (1) That Alan Whitfield be thanked for his attendance.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to liaise with United Utilities to seek additional methods of reducing the impact of the highway works on Otterspool Road, Romiley.

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

No petitions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive of Stockport Homes.

The report provides an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes’ Neighbourhood Action Plans.

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

Officer contact: Rebecca Cullen on 474 4372 or email: rebecca.cullen@stockporthomes.org

A representative of the Chief Executive of Stockport Homes submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes’ Neighbourhood Action Plans.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The information disseminated to councillors by Stockport Homes relating to the impact of welfare reform on tenants was welcomed.

·         The recent works at the Cherry Tree Community Centre had significantly improved the facility for its users, and the thanks of the Area Committee were extended to Stockport Homes and the contractors working on the Centre.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

There were no applications to consider.

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

The following development application 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration 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 Management and Regeneration Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

Landfill to the existing low area; installation of drainage and create two new football pitches; resoil and returf two existing football pitches and erection of 2m high green weldmesh fencing around site.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 47842 for landfill to the existing low area; installation of drainage and create two new football pitches; resoil and returf two existing football pitches and erection of 2m high green weldmesh fencing around the site at Warth Meadow Playing Field, Welkin Road, Bredbury,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor.

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: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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 Council Solicitor.

The report details the appeal decisions for the Area Committee and of the Borough as a whole for 2012/13.  Information is also provided on success according to the maker of each decision, application for costs and the amount received or paid.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Karen Hillen on 474 3640 or email: karen.hillen@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) detailing appeal decisions for the Area Committee and for the Borough as a whole for 2012/13.  Information was also provided on success according to the maker of each decision, applications for costs and the amount received or paid.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Head of Estate and Asset Management.

The report details a request to extend the area currently occupied by the Agricultural Rural Centre at Quarry Road, Romiley, Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the the report and provide any comments on the request that a five year lease be granted to Paula Forth in respect of the land as shown single and cross hatched on the attached plan for the purposes mentioned in this report.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 474 3649 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a request to extend the area currently occupied by the Agricultural Rural Centre at Quarry Road, Romiley, Stockport by way of a five year lease in respect of land shown as single and cross hatched on the plan attached to the report.

Concern was expressed with regard to the loss of public open space, particularly in the light of the distance that residents would need to travel to alternative recreational open space.

RESOLVED - That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be recommended to negotiate further with the proposed lessor to reduce the proposed extent of the land subject to be leased to enable a proportion of the site to continue to be used as public open space by the local community.

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

The report details the results of an investigation with regards to the traffic calming measures introduced on Sandy Lane, Romiley, in 2009, as requested at the Area Committee meeting of 3 February 2014.  This report was requested in response to a public question inferring that there were a number of accidents that had occurred on Sandy Lane, Romiley since 2009 which were linked to the traffic calming measures.

The Area Committee is requested to recommended that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) takes no further action.

Officer contact: Georgina Summers on 474 4853 or email: georgina.summers@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the results of an investigation with regards to the traffic calming measures introduced on Sandy Lane, Romiley, in 2009. 

This report had been requested by the Area Committee at its meeting on 3 February 2014 in response to a public question which had inferred that there were a number of accidents that had occurred on Sandy Lane, Romiley since 2009 which were linked to the introduction of traffic calming measures at that location.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was noted that the report identified that the mean average speeds on Sandy Lane following the introduction of the scheme were within the speed limit; however residents had reported that vehicles travelled at speeds of up to 60mph.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the accuracy of the ‘Police STATS19 Accident Data Records’ which stated that there had been one incident on Sandy Lane.  A local resident reported that there had been an accident at this location on Sandy Lane to which both the police and ambulance services had been called since the last meeting of the Area Committee.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to undertake additional works to the bollards in Sandy Lane, Romiley to improve their visibility to vehicular traffic.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be recommended to undertake a further reassessment of the traffic calming measures on Sandy Lane, Romiley following the implementation of the outstanding planning developments that had been approved in the immediate vicinity.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Council Solicitor.

The report details a proposal to divert a section of footpath 91 Bredbury & Romiley from a route shown by a solid black line between points A - B to a route shown by a broken black line between Point A- B as shown in the plan attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the making of an order under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert that part of footpath 91 Bredbury & Romiley shown as a solid black line marked as A – B to a broken black line marked A – B on the plan at Appendix 1 to the report.

Officer contact: Ernest Nama on 474 4595 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to divert a section of footpath 91 Bredbury & Romiley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the making of an Order under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert that part of ‘Footpath 91 Bredbury & Romiley’ shown as a solid black line marked as A–B to a broken black line marked A–B on the plan at Appendix 1 to the report.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Council Solicitor

The Area Committee is requested to consider whether to dedicate a bridleway and footpaths over land owned by the Council, on Chadkirk Estate, as shown marked A – B, C – D and E - F on plan attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The Area Committee is recommended to  

(1)       dedicate a bridleway over the route between points A – B.

(2)       dedicate footpaths over the routes between points C – D, and E – F.

Officer contact: Ernest Nama on 474 4595 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to dedicate a bridleway and footpaths over land owned by the Council on Chadkirk Estate.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the dedication of a bridleway over the route between points A-B; and footpaths over the routes between points C-D and E-F as detailed on the plan attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and the Council Solicitor.

The report details an objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Oakwood Road, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended give approval to the amendment of the Traffic Regulation Order to give effect to that scheme identified as Option 2 in the report in the light of the objection received to the proposal as advertised.

Officer contact: Zoe Allan on 474 3138 or email: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an objection that had been received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Oakwood Road, Romiley.

RESOLVED – That in the light of the objection, the Order be amended as follows:-

Oakwood Road, Romiley

Revocation of No Waiting At Any Time

The west side from a point 15 metres south of the southern kerb line of Compstall Road for a distance of 12 metres in a southerly direction.

Proposed No Loading At Any Time

The west side from the southern kerb line of Compstall Road for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.

The west side from a point 27 metres south of the southern kerb line of Compstall Road for a distance of 70 metres in a southerly direction.

The east side from the southern kerb line of Compstall Road for a distance of 185 metres in a southerly direction.

Proposed ‘Goods Vehicles Loading Only’

The west side from a point 15 metres south of the southern kerb line of Compstall Road for a distance of 12 metres in a southerly direction.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and the Council Solicitor.

The report details a number of objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Park Street, Bredbury.

The Area Committee is recommended to make the order as advertised.

Officer contact: Zoe Allan on 474 3138 or email: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a number of objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Park Street, Bredbury.

RESOLVED - That notwithstanding the objections, the Order be made as advertised.

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

The report details proposals to introduce No Waiting At Any Time on Bankfield Road, Woodley.

Consideration of this item had been deferred from the last meeting of the Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the introduction of No Waiting At Any Time traffic regulation orders on Bankfield Road, Woodley as detailed at Schedule 1 of the report, at a cost of £800 to be funded form the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Graham Price on 474 4893 or email: graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to introduce No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on Bankfield Road, Woodley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Bankfield Road - West side, from a point approx. 7 metres south of the southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 75 metres in a southerly direction.

Bankfield Road - West Side from a point approx. 130 metres south of the southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of 26 metres in a southerly direction.

Bankfield Road - East side from a point approx. 75 metres south of the projected southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 80 metres in a southerly direction.

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

The report details proposals for new and amended parking restrictions on parts of Werneth Road, Oxford Drive and Werneth Low Road in Romiley.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) give approval to a package of No Waiting at Any Time and No Waiting Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm and other revocations on parts of Werneth Road, Oxford Drive and Werneth Low Road in Romiley.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for new and amended parking restrictions on parts of Werneth Road, Oxford Drive and Werneth Low Road in Romiley.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Strategic Network Budget:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time

Werneth Road - West side from a point level with the projected Northerly kerb line of Werneth Low Road for a distance of 8 metres in a Northerly direction.

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm

Werneth Road - South West side from a point 15 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Oxford Drive for a distance of 37 metres in a South easterly direction.

Oxford Drive - Both sides from the South Westerly kerb line of Werneth Road for a distance of 15 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time

Werneth Road - South West side from a point 15 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Oxford Drive for a distance of 37 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Oxford Drive - Both sides from the South Westerly kerb line of Werneth Road for a distance of 15 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Werneth Low Road - North side from a point 10 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Werneth Road for a distance of 5 metres in an Easterly direction.

Introduce No Waiting Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm

Werneth Road - South West side from a point 69 metres South East of the South Easterly direction.

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

The report details proposals for the introduction of No Waiting restrictions on parts of Dark Lane, Osbourne Street and Yew Tree Drive on Bredbury.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to a package of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on parts of Dark Lane, Osbourne Street and Yew Tree Drive, Bredbury (as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report) at a cost of £1,400 to be funded form the 2013/14 Capital Budget.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of No Waiting restrictions on parts of Dark Lane, Osbourne Street and Yew Tree Drive, Bredbury.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £1,400 to be funded from the Capital Budget 2013/14:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Osborne Street - North side form a point 24 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Yew Tree Drive in an Easterly direction to a point 15 metres East of the easterly kerb line of Yew Tree Drive.

Osborne Street - South side from a point 10 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Dark Lane in an Easterly direction to a point level with the projected Westerly boundary line of No. 98 Osborne Street.

Yew Tree Drive - Both sides from the Northerly kerb line of Osborne Street for a distance of 12 metres in a Northerly direction.

Dark Lane - West side from the junction with Osborne Street in a Southerly direction to the limit of Adopted Highway (a distance of approx. 148 metres).

Dark Lane - East side from the junction with Osborne Street in a Southerly direction to a point 7 metres North of the projected Southerly building line of No. 98 Osborne Street.

Dark Lane - East side from a point 7.5 metres South of the projected Southerly boundary line of No. 8 Fortyacre Drive in a Southerly direction to the limit of Adopted Highway.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the proposal to grant a temporary occupational agreement to a new company, Step Out, that is providing Day Services from the Ada Kay and Whitehill Resource Centres.

The Area Committee are requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to grant a temporary occupational agreement to a new company, Step Out, to provide Day Services from the Ada Kay and Whitehill Resource Centres.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be advised that the Area Committee support the proposals, insofar as they affect the area represented by the Area Committee, namely the grant of a temporary occupational agreement to Step Out in respect of the Ada Kay Resource Centre.

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

The report details an application from the Friends of Tangshutt Park for the use of Tangshutt Park on the 5 May 2014 for their annual May Day Event.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the Friends of Tangshutt Park for the use of Tangshutt Park on the 5 May 2014 for their annual May Day Event.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the use of Tangshutt Playing Fields and the meadow area of Tangshutt Local Nature Reserve by the Friends of Tangshutt Park on 5 May 2014 between 11.00 and 15.00 hours for a ‘May Day Celebration’ event subject to the submission of a comprehensive risk assessment for the proposed event.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancy at Woodley Primary School.

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on 474 3847 or email: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) requesting the Area Committee to provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at Woodley Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 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 Area Flexibility and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.