Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2025.

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.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

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 received from Sustainable Living Romiley for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £1,000 towards the cost of the replacement of planters and baskets in Romiley village.

To consider an application received from Stockport County Ladies Junior Football Club for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £886 towards the cost of equipment to enhance the training sessions for all the children in the Stockport County Ladies Junior Football Club's U8 and U9 teams.

To consider an application received from Romiley Traders Association for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £1,000 towards the cost of gazebos and weights to be used at food or music events from March until December as shelter for the attending public.

To consider an application received from Compstall Cricket Clubs for Ward Flexibility Funding for a total grant of £135.97 towards the cost of foldable tables and stackable chairs to maximise the use of space and make it easier for volunteers to organise events.

To consider an application received from Be / Here MCR CIC for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £71 towards the cost of equipment and promotion for mental health workshops for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director of 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

Under the provisions of CP12 in the Constitution ‘Councillor Call for Action (CCfA) – Protocol’, Councillor Joe Barratt has submitted a CCfA in connection with in relation to repair works at Woodley Precinct. 

Councillor Barratt in making the CCfA has requested that the Area Committee take into consideration the following:-

Whilst action has recently been taken to repair the uneven setts by the side of Medichem Pharmacy, which is most welcomed, the damaged fascia boards above GT News and Woodley Hardware are still in urgent need of repair and have been since February 2022 - over three years ago. 

The damage to the fascia boards negatively impacts the amenity of our area and is preventing us from moving forward with our community art project on the shop shutters, due to the fact that we wish for the necessary repairs to have taken place before we attempt to beautify the precinct. 

We are particularly disappointed at the lack of action and communication from the Estates and Asset Management service, as they informed both myself and Cllr Rosemary Barratt back in September 2024 that, following a survey of the canopies, we should expect to be informed once a date for minor repairs, including replacement of the fascia boards, would take place. Despite this commitment, we have yet to receive any confirmation of this action being proposed to take place since then and have grown tired of repeatedly chasing him for answers - as we have done so for most of the past year. 

In addition to this request, we would also ask that the council formally communicates it's stance to us on the currently vacant WC on the precinct, which has attracted commercial interest from the owners of Medichem Pharmacy, as well as the future use of the Woodley Eyecare building, which has been allowed by the council to be operated by a tenant who only wishes to use the building for storage. We find that approach to be letting our community down, as it is counter-productive to the One Stockport aim of creating 'Thriving Neighbourhoods', where people have pride in their local area, and 'Best Health and Care', as it is preventing another opticians who wish to operate from this site from delivering an important service to the people of Woodley, particularly elderly residents who find it difficult to travel for eye-tests. 

Under the terms of the Constitution, the Area Committee may decide to:-

(a)   Assist with the resolution of the issue if it has the necessary power within its terms of reference and delegated budgets.

(b)   Make recommendations to the appropriate Cabinet Member or Corporate Director.

(c)   Establish a working group to look at the issue in more detail i.e. undertake a local scrutiny review of the issue.

(d)   Take no further action but give reasons as to why it has decided to take no further action.

(e)   A combination of the above.

Members are invited to debate the issue and agree the way forward as set out at (a) – (e) above.

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

To consider a report of the Executive Director People and Neighbourhoods.

The report provides the latest update on Stockport Live Well building on the report brought in September 2024 on the Neighbourhoods and Prevention Programme, specifically neighbourhood profiles. 

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1) Comment upon and note the report; and

(2) Provide local advice to the development of the networks in particular to suggest venues for future network meetings.

Officer contact: Carolyn Anderson at carolyn.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out the objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on Hillside Road, Werneth Road and Pennine Road, Woodley.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1)  Note all Traffic Regulation Orders where objections have been considered by officers;

(2)  Approve the Traffic Regulation Order be made as originally advertised.

(3)  Note that objectors will be informed of the decision

Officer Contact: Zoe Allen on 0161 474 3138 or email: zoe.allen@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on funding applications that have been submitted for the Stockport CAN Seed Fund in wards in the Werneth Area.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the following application for the Stockport CAN Seed Fund:

Friends of Tangshutt for a grant of £850 from the Stockport CAN Seed Fund (£425 from the Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation and £425 from the Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation) towards the cost of the May Day on the Meadow event, including a wide range of free activities for the community to enjoy, such as helping people learn wildlife survey skills and other ways to improve their wellbeing outdoors.

Officer contact: Nick Leslie at nick.leslie@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from the Friends of Tangshutt Fields to hold their annual May Day on the Meadow event on Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May 2025.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the application subject to the event organisers obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least two weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation and insurance certificates.

Officer Contact: Jonathan Headlam on 0161 474 3142 or email: jonathan.headlam@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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