Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 August 2022.

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

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.

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

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.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Hurricanes Cheerleading Group for a grant of £260 (£240 from Bredbury & Woodley and £20 from Bredbury green & Romiley ward allocations) towards the cost of competition entry fees. 

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Drawing Board Productions CIC for a grant of £200 (£100 from Bredbury & Woodley and £100 from Bredbury green & Romiley ward allocations) towards the cost of publishing an arts and culture printed supplement for Stockport residents which will include poems, interviews from artists and a list of upcoming events.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Alcoholics Anonymous for a grant of £110 (£55 from Bredbury & Woodley and £55 from Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocations) towards the cost of providing a safe meeting place, refreshments, and resources to support members.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate & Support Services and Deputy Chief Executive

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

Erection of boundary fence and gate to school playing field.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

This report sets out the changes made to the proposed polling arrangements within the area following the feedback received during the Stage One consultation only. In the event any further proposals are received via the Stage Two consultation prior to the committee meeting, but after the publication of this report, then an update will be brought to the meeting.

The views of the Area Committee are sought on the proposed polling arrangements. Any comments or suggestions will then be considered together with those received via the Stage Two public consultation. A report containing the final proposals will be submitted to the CRMG Scrutiny Meeting on 11 October 2022, then the Cabinet Meeting on 1 November 2022 and the Council Meeting on 17 November 2022.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a joint report of the Director of Place Management & Regeneration and the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer.

The report details a number of objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) 'No Waiting At Any Time' on Stockport Road West, Bredbury.

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

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a joint report of the Director of Place Management & Regeneration and the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer.

The report details a number of objections made in relation to the proposed Moving Traffic Regulation Order ‘20mph Speed Limit’ on Elm Tree Road, Bredbury and Surrounding Streets.

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

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a joint report of the Director of Place Management & Regeneration and the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer.

The report details a number of objections made in relation to the proposed 'No Waiting At Any Time' Traffic Regulation Order on Elm Tree Road, Bredbury.

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

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report outlines the proposed scope for reviewing the issue of sewage pollution in local rivers and waterways.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the report and give approval to the proposed scope as detailed in the report.

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

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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