Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Hazel Lees be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice-Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Christine Corris 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 13 April 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 13 April 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

The Chair welcomed Councillor Stuart Corris to his first meeting of the Werneth Area Committee following his election in the Bredbury & Woodley ward. The Chair also congratulated and welcomed Councillor Syd Lloyd who was re-elected in the Bredbury Green & Romiley ward.

The Chair also extended the Area Committee’s congratulations to William Wragg, the newly elected Member of Parliament for the Hazel Grove constituency and wished the retiring MP, Sir Andrew Stunell well in his retirement.

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.

Robin Boardman (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 resurfacing of Beech Lane and Beerycroft Lane, Romiley had been completed.

·         A member of the public expressed concern in relation to the proposal to introduce a safety barrier on the footpath between the Sherwood Road entrance to Woodley Primary School and Station Road as this would reduce the width of the footway.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the structural integrity of Bunkershill Road following works undertaken as part of the United Utilities sewer replacement scheme on Otterspool Road, Romiley which had involved the removal of part of the embankment which supported the highway above.

RESOLVED – That Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance.

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

The report details a proposal to provide and install a safety barrier to prevent children running on road on the footpath between Woodley Primary (Sherwood Road entrance) to Station Road.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposed works at an approximate cost of £717 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to provide and install a safety barrier to prevent children running on road on the footpath between Woodley Primary (Sherwood Road entrance) to Station Road.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the provision and installation of a safety barrier to prevent children running on road on the footpath between Woodley Primary (Sherwood Road entrance) to Station Road at an approximate cost of £717 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation).

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

The report details a proposal to replace approximately 8 metre square of grassed area at each end of the central island of The Crescent, Bredbury with either bitmac or concrete following a request from local councillors.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposed works at an approximate cost of either £1,137 (bitmac) or £1551 (concrete) to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to replace approximately 8 metre square of grassed area at each end of the central island of The Crescent, Bredbury with either bitmac or concrete following a request from local councillors.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the replacement approximately 8 metre square of grassed area at each end of the central island of The Crescent, Bredbury with bitmac at an approximate cost of £1,137 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

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

The report provides an update on the activities that are being pursued to resolve the traffic issues associated with activities at Woodley Sports.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the activities that are being pursued to resolve the traffic issues associated with activities at Woodley Sports.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         A package of funding had been secured to provide improvements to the junction of Mill Lane and Hyde Road, Woodley to facilitate more efficient vehicular movements from Mill Lane into Hyde Road.

·         A further report was awaited on the outcome of investigations by the Planning Enforcement service into the implementation of the planning permission at Stockport Sports Village, Woodley.

·         In response to a member’s comment relating to the feasibility of introducing a signalised junction at Mill Lane and Hyde Road, it was stated that the cost of such a scheme would exceed the allocated funding for traffic improvements at this location.  In addition, it was stated that there would need to be modifications to the location of the current pedestrian crossing.

·         A member of the public commented that it would be useful if a public meeting were to be convened to allow members of the public the opportunity to contribute to the discussion on proposals relating to the future development of the Stockport Sports Village site and any potential solutions to ameliorate residents’ concerns.

·         Any forthcoming planning applications for the Stockport Sports Village site needed to be consulted upon widely and extensively.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to make the necessary arrangements for the convening of a public meeting with the residents of the Mill Lane Estate, Woodley to discuss the transport operations of the Stockport Sports Village, Woodley.

(2) That, at this stage, the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to not proceed further with the current proposals for the modification of the junction of Mill Lane and Hyde Road, Woodley pending the outcome of the public meeting to be convened with the residents of the Mill Lane Estate, Woodley.

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.

One public question was submitted relating to an ongoing consultation on proposals to convert the existing 'free' Permit Parking Scheme on John Street, Romiley to a 'chargeable' Permit Parking Scheme and to include a number of properties on Stockport Road who access their properties from John Street which the new scheme.  The questioner expressed his view that the proposal would place significant additional pressure on the very limited parking capacity on John Street.

Members of the Area Committee replied that should the public have concerns in relation to the proposals, then these should be expressed in the form of formal objections to the Scheme which would subsequently be reported to the Area Committee to make a decision on whether or not to proceed with the proposal.

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.

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

Julie Burns attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of ‘Move It or Lose It’ for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing two free exercise classes to older people and less-able adults.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £967 (£487 from the general fund and £480 from the ‘kickstart’ fund) to ‘Move It or Lose It’ towards the cost of providing two free exercise classes to older people and less-able adults.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the Romiley Rise & Shine Group for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of transportation to facilitate the Club’s annual ‘day out’.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £250 to the Romiley Rise & Shine Group towards the cost of transportation to facilitate the Club’s annual ‘day out’.

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

Development of residential accommodation with care (Use Class C2) comprising 50 apartments for persons aged 60 and over, with associated communal facilities, access, parking and landscaping.

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. 55626 for the development of residential accommodation with care (Use Class C2) comprising 50 apartments for persons aged 60 and over, with associated communal facilities, access, parking and landscaping at the former Autosave and Bridge Works, School Brow, Romiley,

two members of the public spoke against the application for a total of three minutes; and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission subject to the imposition of conditions relating to the provision of speed warning markings and advance junction warning signage relating to the access/egress to the proposed development.

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 on 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 East Area Housing Manager (Stockport Homes Ltd).

The report provides an update on the progress in delivering the Stockport Homes Limited Neighbourhood Action Plans for the Romiley & Woodley and Woodley and Bredbury plan areas.

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, Stockport Homes Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress in the delivery of Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans. The report also requested Councillors to comment on further issues which the Action Plans may address in 2015/2016.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was queried why the number of tenants with a disability in the Werneth area appeared to be significantly higher than the rate for the rest of the Borough.

·         It was stated that a number of activities were planned to be undertaken on the Mill Lane Estate by Stockport Homes over the course of the forthcoming year.

·         A discussion took place in relation to the measures put in place by Stockport Homes to tackle anti-social behaviour and whether there had been increase in reported incidents following recent changes to relax the age restriction of properties.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines the outcome of a consultation undertaken following an investigation into traffic issues on Bredbury Park Way as parked vehicles immediately north of the access to Endeavour House, are said to be causing reduced highway visibility for motorists exiting from the Endeavour House access creating a hazard.  The report details proposals for an extension to the existing ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following scheme, and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order at a cost of £550 to be funded form the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time Restrictions

Bredbury Park Way - West side, from a point 37 metres from the northerly kerb line of Corrie Way for a distance of 25 metres in a northerly direction.

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or by email at: nathan.copley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the outcome of a consultation undertaken following an investigation into traffic issues on Bredbury Park Way caused by parked vehicles immediately north of the access to Endeavour House which were said to be causing reduced highway visibility for motorists exiting from the Endeavour House access thereby creating a hazard.  The report detailed proposals for an extension to the existing ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the legal advertising of the following scheme, and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time Restrictions

Bredbury Park Way - West side, from a point 37 metres from the northerly kerb line of Corrie Way for a distance of 25 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The report summarises an application for the use of Chadkirk Country Estate for the Chadkirk Festival on 26 July 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Sharon Duke on 474 3289 or email: sharon.duke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application that had been received from Museum Services for the use of Chadkirk Chapel and Country Estate on 26 July 2015 for the annual Chadkirk Festival.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Museum Services for the use of Chadkirk Chapel and Country Estate on 26 July 2015 for the annual Chadkirk Festival subject to the production of appropriate paperwork including risk assessment.

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

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol approved by the Area Committee at its meeting on 23 May 2011 is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

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

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.                                       

The report requests the Area Committee to consider appointments of representatives on Outside Bodies.

The Area Committee is requested to make nominations for appointments on Outside Bodies.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton 0161 474 3207 email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager 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 2015/2016:-

Barrack Hill Educational Trust

Councillor Christine Corris

Councillor Hazel Lees

Civic Hall, Woodley User Group Management Committee

Councillor Christine Corris

Councillor Stuart Corris

Councillor Chris Gordon

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.