Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 March 2024.

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

There are currently no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Governance.

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 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to the launch of two new Climate Action Now (CAN) Funds; the CAN Seed Fund and the CAN Catalyst Fund.

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

Officer contact: Liz Atherton by email liz.atherton@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director of Estates and Asset Management.

The report updates the Area Committee on the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) position at Romiley Forum.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: James Kington by email james.kington@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report outlines a number of objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on Compstall Road, Romiley.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out a Request for the allocation of Discretionary Ward Budget to play area improvements at Goyt Valley.

The Area Committee is recommended to allocate the Discretionary Ward Budget (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward) to play area improvements at Goyt Valley as set out in the report.

Officer contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or email richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance.

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: Jacqueline Kramer on 0161 474 2978 or email: jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk