Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 September 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 26 September 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to the deletion of Councillor Chris Gordon from the list of members present at the meeting.

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

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

The Chair announced that the Romiley Christmas light switch on event would be held between 11.00 am and 5.00 pm on 19 November at the Romiley Precinct.

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:-

·         Works had now been completed at the junction of Stockport Road and Church Lane, Romiley to resolve longstanding flooding problems.

·         Highway repairs at the junction of Gorsey Brow and Barrack Hill, Romiley were scheduled to be carried out on 20 November 2016.

·         Overhanging vegetation on Werneth Low Road, Romiley was limiting passing opportunities.

·         Highway repair works were due to be carried out on the University Estate, Woodley during the 2017/18 year.

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 an application for Ward Flexibility Funding on behalf of Werneth School Senior Band towards the cost of taking a group of between 40-50 students on a music tour to Barcelona to perform at 3 concerts around the area.

Chris Barnett attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Werneth School Senior Band for a grant of £1,000 towards the cost of taking a group of between 40-50 students on a music tour to Barcelona to perform at 3 concerts around the area.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £1,000 towards the cost taking a group of between 40-50 students on a music tour to Barcelona to perform at 3 concerts aroundhe area.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution).

This report affords an opportunity to discuss the Executive’s proposed approach taken to addressing the financial challenges in the 207/18 budget, the details of which are set out in a series of business cases and working papers that may be seen to have different implications or the potential for varied impact across different parts of the Borough.

A member of the Executive will be in attendance at the meeting to present the proposals and respond to councillors’ questions.

The Area Committee is invited to consider and comment on the following budget proposals:-

 2016/17 Business Cases

·         Waste

·         Council Tax Discount Scheme

Executive Working Papers

·         Working with Communities

·         Localities Programme

Officer contact: Steve Skelton on 0161 474 3174 or email: steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor for Health (Councillor Tom McGee) attended the meeting to present the Executive’s proposed approach to addressing the financial challenges in the 207/18 budget, the details of which were set out in a series of business cases and working papers that may be seen to have different implications or the potential for varied impact across different parts of the Borough.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the cost of replacing the existing 140 litre black bins with 180 litre versions.

·         It was commented that the proposed replacement bins would include an RFID chip, the stated purpose of which was to allow the Council repatriate lost bins.  However, it was suggested that the chips could potentially be used to monitor the amount of waste being thrown away by residents and to charge residents accordingly.

·         The assumptions in the business case in relation to residual waste collections could be undermined by an increase in the cost of the waste disposal levy as a result of increases in the recycling rate in other Greater Manchester authorities. 

·         The proposed changes to the Council Tax Discount Scheme were welcomed insofar as it would encourage owners to bring empty properties back into use.

RESOLVED – (1) That the comments of the Area Committee be forwarded to the Executive for their consideration.

(2) That Councillor McGee be thanked for his attendance.

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

The report presents the results of a Drainage Investigation completed by the Highways & Transportation Drainage Team at Greave Primary School, Woodley on the 1 October 2016 on behalf of the Schools Organisation Team.

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

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

Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager, Stockport Council) and Peter Dwyer (Drainage Engineer, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to present the results of a drainage investigation completed by the Highways & Transportation Drainage Team at Greave Primary School, Woodley on the 1 October 2016 on behalf of the Schools Organisation Team.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The drainage investigation had found a significant number of defects within the existing drainage on the Greave Primary School site which included mass roots, broken pipes, deformed pipes, crushed pipes, encrustations, blockage and surface water runoff from the playground area due to broken edgings and small and inefficient gullies.

·         The existing surface water drainage system to Greave Primary School required maintenance works to provide a fully functional system to mitigate surface water runoff to surrounding land.

·         Agreement had been secured to complete the necessary remediation works as soon as practical. 

·         There was an additional defect in the public sewer outside the school site which would need to be reported to United Utilities.

·         It was commented that it was important that the drainage improvement works took place in advance of any additional building works at the site.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted and the proposed actions detailed in the report welcomed.

(2) That Sue Stevenson and Peter Dwyer be thanked for their attendance.

To consider a presentation from Wendy Sinfield (Community Relations Manager, Manchester Airport).

The presentation will detail the way in which aircraft currently operated and how they currently affect the Werneth area.  The presentation will also discuss  the impact on local airspace in the future associated with navigation changes. 

Wendy Sinfield (Community Relations Manager, Manchester Airport) attended the meeting and made a presentation in relation to ongoing developments at Manchester Airport with particular regard to the way in which aircraft currently operated in and around the airport site and the impact on local airspace in the future associated with navigation changes.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the impact of the proposed expansion of the airport on local highways infrastructure.  In response it was stated that airport related traffic flows were highest at non-peak times and as such the impact on commuter traffic was minimal.

·         In response to a comment that there would be a consequent increase in the number of flights, it was stated that there wasn’t a direct correlation between passenger numbers and aircraft movements due to the movement towards larger and more fuel efficient aircraft.

·         It was commented that due to changes in aircraft navigation, flight paths would become more rigid and some residents would be more consistently effected.

RESOLVED – That Wendy Sinfield be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

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

The report is to provide an overview of the current Road Safety provision in and around the educational facilities in Stockport.  It provides information about the current road safety training provision in the schools and a review of the current issues faced in terms of road safety around education sites in peak periods.  The report also considers the potential for the introduction of further provision in regards to Road Safety in and around educational facilities and the resource implications of expanding these areas of work to develop a comprehensive approach to road safety around schools.

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

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson and Nick Whelan on 474 4351/ 474 4907 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk/ nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an overview of the current Road Safety provision in and around the educational facilities in Stockport.  The report detailed the current road safety training provision in the schools and a review of the current issues faced in terms of road safety around education sites in peak periods. 

The report also considered the potential for the introduction of further provision in regards to Road Safety in and around educational facilities and the resource implications of expanding these areas of work to develop a comprehensive approach to road safety around schools.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Development applications were 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.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 5 dwellings with associated works (Outline Planning Application seeking approval for access only)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 62746 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to five dwellings with associated works (outline planning application seeking approval for access only) at Further Hey, 41-43 Werneth Road, Woodley,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of new classroom building to North of main school, comprising 3 no. classrooms, glazed link corridor and toilet accommodation, formation of additional parking to front, alterations to access and additional landscaping (Re-Submission of application DC061285)

The Planning & Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 63386 for the erection of new classroom building to North of main school, comprising three no. classrooms, glazed link corridor and toilet accommodation, formation of additional parking to front, alterations to access and additional landscaping (re-submission of application DC061285),

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

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 Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report details a consultation by BT on proposals to remove 35 public payphones in Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed removal of BT payphones within its purview.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 0161 218 1982 or email: suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a consultation by BT in relation to the removal of 35 public payphones throughout the Borough, including six within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details an objection received to the proposed introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulations Orders on Springbank Road and Hyde Road, Woodley.

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

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or email: 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) detailing an objection that had been received to the proposed introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Springbank Road and Hyde Road, Woodley.

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

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

The report details a proposal for the revocation of the existing limited waiting restrictions on Compstall Road, Romiley due to concerns that this was displacing parking onto adjacent residential streets while the limited waiting bays were largely vacant.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the statutory legal advertising of the following scheme, and subject to the receipt of no objections, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £450 to be funded from Executive Highway Budget:-

Revoke Limited Waiting, Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm, 30 minutes, No Return Within 1 Hour

Compstall Road, Romiley, south side, from a point 6 metres west of the  westerly kerbline of Birch Avenue, for a distance of 39 metres in an westerly direction.

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or email: 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) detailing a proposal for the revocation of the existing limited waiting restrictions on Compstall Road, Romiley due to concerns that this was displacing parking onto adjacent residential streets while the limited waiting bays were largely vacant.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the following scheme, and subject to the receipt of no objections, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £450 to be funded from Executive Highway Budget:-

Revoke Limited Waiting, Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm, 30 minutes, No Return Within 1 Hour

Compstall Road, Romiley, south side, from a point 6 metres west of the  westerly kerbline of Birch Avenue, for a distance of 39 metres in an westerly direction.

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

The report details a proposal for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders on Osborne Street, Davies Road and Cottage Gardens, Bredbury following concerns expressed by local residents and businesses that commercial vehicles had been parking inconsiderately, often long-term around the junction of Davies Road with Osborne Street.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the statutory legal advertising of the following scheme, and subject to the receipt of no objections, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £1,750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation):-

Prohibition of Goods Vehicles Exceeding 3.5t MGW

Osborne Street, Bredbury, south side, access road and parking area fronting the commercial premises occupying numbers 42 to 52.

Cottage Gardens, Bredbury, in its entirety.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Osborne Street, Bredbury, north side, from a point 24 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Davies Road, for a distance of 64 metres in an easterly direction.

Davies Road, Bredbury, both sides, from the northerly kerb line of Osborne Street, for a distance of 22 metres in a northerly direction.

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or email: 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) detailing a proposal for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders on Osborne Street, Davies Road and Cottage Gardens, Bredbury following concerns expressed by local residents and businesses that commercial vehicles had been parking inconsiderately, often long-term around the junction of Davies Road with Osborne Street.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the following scheme, and subject to the receipt of no objections, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £1,750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation):-

Prohibition of Goods Vehicles Exceeding 3.5t MGW

Osborne Street, Bredbury, south side, access road and parking area fronting the commercial premises occupying numbers 42 to 52.

Cottage Gardens, Bredbury, in its entirety.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Osborne Street, Bredbury, north side, from a point 24 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Davies Road, for a distance of 64 metres in an easterly direction.

Davies Road, Bredbury, both sides, from the northerly kerb line of Osborne Street, for a distance of 22 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The report details an application from the Friends of Tangshutt Playing Fields to hold a May Day in the Meadow event on Tangshutt Playing Fields on the 1 May 2017 between the hours of 12noon and 3.00pm with access required to the site from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Jacky Budd on 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@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 from the Friends of Tangshutt Playing Fields to hold a May Day in the Meadow event on Tangshutt Playing Fields on the 1 May 2017 between the hours of 12noon and 3.00pm with access required to the site from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

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.