Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 August 2022.

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

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

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 £280 (£80 from Hazel Grove, and £200 from Offerton ward allocations) towards the cost of competition entry fees. 

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Alcoholics Anonymous for a grant of £165 (£55 from Hazel Grove, £55 from Offerton and £55 from Stepping Hill ward allocations) towards the cost of providing a safe meeting place, refreshments, and resources to support members.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Drawing Board Productions CIC for a grant of £300 (£100 Hazel Grove, £100 from Offerton and £100 from Stepping Hill 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 the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £138.42 (£46.14 from Hazel Grove, £46.14 from Offerton and £46.14 from Stepping Hill ward allocations) towards the cost of printing a monthly newsletter, sharing news that positively impacts the community.

There are no development applications to consider.

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 Stepping Hill 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 report of the Director of Place Management & Regeneration.

The report details a proposal for the introduction of minor Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) in the Stepping Hill area (Southwood Road, Newby Road and Clairemont Road).

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders under their jurisdiction and recommend that the Cabinet Member (Highways, Parks and Leisure Services) approves the element on Southwood Road, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1,210 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Stepping Hill ward allocation):-

Extend No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading Monday to Friday 7.00 – 9.30am & 3.30 – 6.30pm:

Southwood Road

South East side from a point 6 metres South West of the South Western kerb line of Buxton Road for a distance of 7 metres in a South Westerly direction.

No Waiting at Any Time:

Newby Road

South West side of the Northern part, from a point 1 metre South East of the (projected) boundary line between the public footpath and the premises at No. 37 for a distance of 7.5 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Revoke Disabled Parking (Blue Badge Holders Only):

Claremont Road

North East side from the projected property line between No’s 39 and 41 for a distance of 5.4 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Officer contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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: Georgia Latham on 0161 474 3229 or email:  georgia.latham@stockport.gov.uk