Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 December 2024.

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 received from Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £141 towards the cost of hosting the ‘Fabulously Me’ event at a central, accessible Stockport location.

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 Stepping Hill 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 an overview of the rationale and criteria being applied to those car parks within the borough that are currently free of charge. This is in terms of the viability and justification for the introduction of charges as agreed as part of the MTFP.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and is invited to seek clarification from the Cabinet Member on any of the contents.

Officer contact: Emma Stubbs by email on emma.stubbs@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out the objection made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Waiting/Loading Restrictions for the A5143 – A6 to Bramhall Park Scheme.

The Area Committee is requested to:

(1)  note all Traffic Regulation Orders and 20mph Speed Limit Order where objections have been received and considered by officers, and

(2)  recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services approves the implementation of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) (Waiting/Loading Restrictions) and a variable 20mph Speed Limit Order (SLO) be made as originally advertised.

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 sets out the objections received in response to the legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for No Waiting at Any Time restrictions (double yellow lines) at the junction of College Close and Canada Street in Heaviley.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the report and determine how it wishes to proceed.

Officer contact: Max Townsend on 07527 387 146 or email max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report requests the allocation of £2,430 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Offerton) towards the purchase and install of three community noticeboards for the Offerton Ward.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources approves the allocation of £2,430.00 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Offerton ward allocation) towards the purchase and installation of three community noticeboards.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Morleys Funfair to hold a Family Funfair at Torkington Park on 3 to 6 July 2025. The funfair would be open from 1 pm to 9.30 pm, with access required from Monday, 30 June and rides leaving the site on Monday, 7 July 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: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from the Hazel Grove Carnival Association to hold a Carnival Fun Day at Torkington Park on 19 July 2025 from 9 am until 5 pm.

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: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Morleys Funfairs to hold a May Day Fun Weekend at Torkington Park on 3 to 5 May 2025. The event will be open from 11 am to 6 pm with access required from 1 May and the rides and attractions to vacate by 9 pm on 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: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from 4 Seasons Events Group to hold an Easter themed Kids Adventure Kingdom Inflatable World & Childrens Funfair Event at Torkington Park on 18 to 21 April 2025. The event will be open from 11.30 am to 5.30 pm with access required from 15 April and the attractions to leave the site on 22 April 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: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Fairway Primary School PTA who wish to utilise Woodbank Memorial Park and other sites, as part of The Fairway 5 Trail Race on 2 November 2025 between 10 am and 12 pm.

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: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@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 and ward discretionary budget funding (approved only).

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