Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 22 September 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 22 September 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 interest was declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration had, in consultation with the Chair, taken urgent action under the Constitution on 16 October 2014 to amend the Order made by the Area Committee at its meeting on 4 August 2014 to correct a drafting error which erroneously omitted an element of the scheme from its approval such that the Order now read:-

“(1) upgrade footpath 31 Bredbury and Romiley between points A and B with the exception of the path marked (i)-(ii)-(iii)-(iv)-(v)(vi) as a Byway Open to All Traffic.

“(2) to add the path between points {i) - (ii) - (iii) - (iv) - (v) - (vi) on the plan at Appendix 1 to the Definitive Map and Statement for Stockport as a bridleway status under Section 53 (2) in consequence of an event specified in Subsection(3)(c)(ii) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981”

RESOLVED – That the urgent action be noted.

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

The Chair announced that a remembrance service would be held on Sunday, 9 November 2014 at Romiley and Bredbury War Memorials from 2.30 pm.

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 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.

Two public questions were submitted.

The first question related to Agenda Item 4(x) - ‘Area Flexibility Funding - Targeted Youth Engagement Services CIC’ with specific regard to whether the Area Committee would take into account the potential for duplication of services.

The Chair responded that the Area Committee would take into account the concerns expressed as part of the consideration of Agenda Item 4(x).

The second question related to why the Chadkirk Bridleway Scheme which had been approved by the Area Committee at its meeting on 10 March 2014 had not yet been implemented.

The Chair responded that members of the Area Committee had received a significant amount of correspondence from members of the public in relation to this matter and that they were aware of the strength of feeling over the implementation of the scheme.  It was confirmed that a report would be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee on 8 December 2014 at which point the Area Committee would be able to give full and due consideration to the matter.

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:-

·         Traveller waste was being removed from private land at Cromwell Road, Bredbury by the landowner.

·         The Council had secured a court order to access mobile phone records relating to an instance of fly-tipping on Werneth Road, Woodley.

·         Work had commenced to resurface the remaining footways on Oxford Drive, Woodley.

·         Planned resurfacing work on Sandringham Road, Bredbury had been delayed following the discovery of issues with the drains under the highway which needed to be addressed prior to the commencement of the works.

·         Concern was expressed with regard to speeding vehicles on Compstall Road, Romiley with particular regard to a number of reported incidents of vehicles colliding with boundary walls.

The Chair reported that this would be the last meeting of the Area Committee to be attended by Alan Whitfield following a change in his job role within the Council.  The Chair and members of the Area Committee expressed their thanks and gratitude for the dedicated and diligent service afforded to the Werneth area by Mr Whitfield during his time as Public Realm Inspector and wished him well in his new role.

RESOLVED – That Alan Whitfield be thanked for his attendance.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of a petition signed by 130 signatories objecting to proposals to build a ‘footpath and bridge through Middle Farm to link into Woodbank Park’.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration for consideration as part of the consultation on the Town Centre Access Plan.

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 from Romiley Rise and Shine Group for funding of up to £717.75 towards the cost of providing a Christmas meal for members of the Group and associated transport.

Mr Alan Goff attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Romiley Rise and Shine Group for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing a Christmas meal for members of the Group and associated transport.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £700 to the Romiley Rise and Shine Group towards the cost of providing a Christmas meal for members of the Group and associated transport.

To consider an application from Stockport Borough FC for funding of up to £900 towards the cost of replacement football kit.

The application has to date already attracted funding from Stepping Hill Area Committee and the Brinnington & Central ward totalling £300.

The Area Committee considered an application from Stockport Borough FC for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of replacement football kit.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred pending the receipt of additional information on the number of beneficiaries of the proposed grant from within the Werneth area.

To consider an application from NK Theatre Arts for funding of up to £1000 towards the cost of providing a new microphone system.

Ms Jackie Dootson attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of NK Theatre Arts for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing a new microphone system.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 to NK Theatre Arts towards the cost of providing a new microphone system.

To consider an application from Stockport County Community Sports & Education Foundation for funding of up to £960 towards the cost of a ‘Stockport County Christmas Football Road show’.

Mr Matthew Bailey attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Stockport County Community Sports and Education Foundation for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of a ‘Stockport County Christmas Football Roadshow’.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £960 to the Stockport County Community Sports and Education Foundation towards the cost of a ‘Stockport County Christmas Football Roadshow’.

To consider an application from the Targeted Youth Engagement Service for funding of up to £300 towards the cost to provide a series of intensive sessions covering issues around self esteem, sexual exploitation, appropriate relationships, sexual health culminating in a film being presented in schools across the borough by the young women who made it.

Mr Simon Leroux attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Targeted Youth Engagement Services CIC for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing a series of intensive sessions covering issues around self-esteem, sexual exploitation, appropriate relationships and sexual health culminating in a film being presented in schools across the borough by the young women who made it.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £150 to the Targeted Youth Engagement Services CIC towards the cost of providing a series of intensive sessions covering issues around self-esteem, sexual exploitation, appropriate relationships and sexual health culminating in a film being presented in schools across the borough by the young women who made it.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and 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 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 Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Erection of 11 dwellings, conversion of existing hall to form 8 apartments, with associated access, landscaping, car parking and play area. Alterations to access road on Oakwood Road and alterations and strengthening works to bridge.

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

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 65088 for the erection of 11 dwellings, conversion of existing hall to form 8 apartments, with associated access, landscaping, car parking and play area and alterations to access road on Oakwood Road and alterations and strengthening works to bridge at Oakwood Hall, Oakwood Road, Romiley,

the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – (1) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

(2) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development in the context of the existing site.

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: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report details a nomination under the ‘Community Right to Bid’ provisions of the Localism Act 2012, to list The Duke of York Public House, Stockport Road, Romiley as an asset of community value.

The Area Committee is recommended to determine whether, based on the information contained within the report, the nominated Duke of York Public House, Stockport Road, Romiley is suitable for inclusion on the list of assets of community value.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a nomination from ‘Romiley Remembers’ under the ‘Community Right to Bid’ provisions of the Localism Act 2012, to list The Duke of York Public House, Stockport Road, Romiley as an asset of community value.

The Area Committee noted that The Duke of York Public House, Romiley was within the Local Authority’s area; that it did not fall within one of exemptions specified in the Regulations and further determined that Asset’s main use (i.e. not ancillary) had recently been or was presently being used to further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community and could reasonably do so in the future.

RESOLVED – (1 against) That The Duke of York Public House, Romiley be listed as an Asset of Community Value.

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

The report details proposal to introduce No Waiting At Any Time traffic regulation orders on Green Lane, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Green Lane

East side from a point approx. 100 metres south of the southern kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 35 metres in a southerly direction.

West side from a point approx. 100 metres south of the southern kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 87 metres in a southerly direction (to tie in with existing No Waiting Mon-Sat 8am-6pm).

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 Traffic Regulation Orders on Green Lane, Romiley.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to a future meeting of the Area Committee pending further consultation with the ward spokespersons in relation to the extent of the proposed restrictions.

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

The report details proposals for the placement of pedestrian safety signs on Vale Road, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the placement of pedestrian safety signs on Vale Road in Romiley as detailed on the plan appended to the report, at a cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

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 four pedestrian safety signs on Vale Road, Romiley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of four pedestrian safety signs on Vale Road, Romiley at locations detailed on the plans appended to the report at a cost of £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 People.

The Area Committee is requested to provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at Harrytown Catholic High School and to reappoint Mrs O Pallatina to the governing body of Woodley Primary School.

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

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Corporate Director for People requesting the Area Committee to provide a nomination for a governor vacancy at Harrytown Catholic High School and to recommend the reappointment of a governor at Woodley Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be recommended to approve the reappointment of Mrs O Pallatina to the governing body of Woodley Primary School.

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 budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.