Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 8 February 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to an amendment under Minute 4(ii) – ‘Public Question Time’ to delete the response to the first public question and its replacement therefor:-

“The Area Committee expressed its support for the proposal and authorised the Chief Executive to purchase a new mobile speed monitor to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.”

No declarations of interest were made.

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

The Chair announced that Arden Primary School had recently been the subject of an Ofsted inspection and had subsequently been rated as good with outstanding features.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to write to the Head Teacher of Arden Primary School on behalf of the Area Committee extending its congratulations to the school on its achievement.

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.

No public questions were submitted.

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 following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The scheduled highway route inspections has been completed in February with the next inspections due in May.  In response, it was suggested that details of those defects identified during the routine inspections should be circulated to members.

·         It was reported that a number of residents had complained about receiving a parking ticket for parking on the highway outside Romiley Railway Station.  It was suggested that this had resulted from vehicles parking in a partially marked bay which either needed to be fully reinstated as a parking bay or otherwise hatched out to make it clear that parking was prohibited.

RESOLVED – That Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         A number of the issues in the Stockport area were the result of a high water table, natural water drainage from hillsides and clay in the soil.

·         It was noted that water companies had a responsibility to maintain a register of incidences of sewage water flooding and had targets to reduce such occurrences.  Such problems largely related to flooding from combined sewers and changing rainfall patterns were contributing to an associated increase in risk.

·         There needed to be an increased in awareness around the problems caused by the blocking of streams, the creation of additional culverts and the introduction of additional hardstanding without sufficient drainage.

·         Local residents raised concerns about the potential for existing issues with natural springs around the University Estate in Woodley to be exacerbated as a result of additional building associated with proposals for the redevelopment of Greave Primary School.

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 Chief Executive

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 Chief Executive 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.

In connection with the conversion of existing building to form 9 no. apartments with alterations to access road and associated development.

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. 60451 in connection with the conversion of existing building to form 9 no. apartments with alterations to access road and associated development at Thorn Works, Mill Pool Close, Woodley,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in the light of the Area Committee’s concerns over the access arrangements 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 3217or email:  joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager 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 Chief Executive.

The report details a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on part of Greave Fold in Romiley following concerns being expressed by a local resident that parked vehicles were causing an obstruction and hindering vehicles turning safely in and out of Greave Fold.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) gives approval to the following scheme at a cost of £500 (to be funded from the Strategic Network Budget):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Greave Fold             North West side from a point level with the Westerly kerb line of Greave (rear of the footway) for a distance of 11 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Officer contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on part of Greave Fold in Romiley following concerns being expressed by a local resident that parked vehicles were causing an obstruction and hindering vehicles turning safely in and out of Greave Fold.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £500 (to be funded from the Strategic Network Budget):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Greave Fold - North West side from a point level with the Westerly kerb line of Greave (rear of the footway) for a distance of 11 metres in a South Westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

To report details the findings of an investigation into the need for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for Permit Holders Only Parking on Leyburn Grove, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £1,250 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

Proposed Permit Holders Parking Only Monday – Sunday 8am – 10pm

Leyburn Grove, Romiley, in its entirety, between Colborne Avenue and Kimberley Avenue.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Leyburn Grove, Romiley, east side, between Colborne Avenue and Kimberley Avenue.

Kimberley Avenue, Romiley, south side, from the easterly kerb line of Leyburn Grove, for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Colborne Avenue, Romiley, north side, from the easterly kerb line of Leyburn Grove, for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 0161 474 4808 or email: nathan.copley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of an investigation into the need for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for Permit Holders Only Parking on Leyburn Grove, Romiley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £1,250 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

Proposed Permit Holders Parking Only Monday – Sunday 8am – 10pm

Leyburn Grove, Romiley, in its entirety, between Colborne Avenue and Kimberley Avenue.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Leyburn Grove, Romiley, east side, between Colborne Avenue and Kimberley Avenue.

Kimberley Avenue, Romiley, south side, from the easterly kerb line of Leyburn Grove, for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Colborne Avenue, Romiley, north side, from the easterly kerb line of Leyburn Grove, for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

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 and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.