Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 February 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 February 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

No announcements were made.

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.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

Kay Williams, Public Real Inspector, attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to highway and environmental quality issues within the area represented by the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Since the last meeting, there had been 170 highway related reports and 10 environmental quality reports made to the Council relating to the Stepping Hill Area Committee area.

·         As part of the Highway Investment Programme, resurfacing work had been completed on Flowery Fields, work had commenced on Woodsmoor Lane, and was due to commence on Cavendish Road.

·         Clarification was sought on the ownership of the carriageway to the front of the shops on Dorchester Road and whether it was adopted highway.

·         An update was provided on the proposals to install dropped kerbs on Dialstone Lane to serve the Cenacle Treatment Centre. It was anticipated that this would be commence in mid-April.

·         Concerns were expressed about light spillage from a newly installed lighting standard on the footpath from Lyme Grove to Chester Road.

·         Concerns were expressed about speeding along Dean Lane that was making crossing by pedestrians problematic.

·         There was a overgrown tree obscuring the lighting from lamppost 40 on Marple Road.

·         Concerns were expressed about a visual obstruction caused by a parked van on the grass verge on Dean Lane.

·         A request was made to patch a section of carriageway on the junction of Chester Road and Station Road as debris was causing damage to neighbouring properties.

RESOLVED – (1) That Kay Williams be thanked for her attendance.

(2) That the Chief Executive be requested to:-

·         consider provision of additional signage and road markings on Woodsmoor Lane and surrounding roads following their resurfacing to remind motorists of the speed limit at these locations;

·         arrange for a speed survey on Dean Lean and investigate the feasibility of introducing a crossing point/ island for pedestrians.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of the following petitions:-

(a)  Hardberry Place, Offerton

Councillor Wendy Meikle, on behalf of local residents, submitted a 2 signature petition from residents on Hardberry Place and Half Moon Lane requesting residents’ permit parking.

(b)  Mill Street, Hazel Grove

The receipt of a four signature petition from residents on Mill Street requesting residents’ permit parking.

RESOLVED – That the petitions be referred to Traffic Services for further investigation.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report will provide the Area Committee with an update on the development of proposals to mitigate parking and speeding on the Bosden Farm estate and Bean Leach Road, following discussions at the Offerton Ward Committee in December.

Officer contact: Eraina Smith, 0161 474 4911, eraina.smith@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the development of possible measures to improve safety on Bean Leach Road, Offerton, following consideration of the matter by the Offerton Ward Committee in December 2015. The report also advised the Area Committee of delays in developing additional traffic calming measures associated with the planning permission to expand Warren Wood Primary School.

Councillors discussed the options set out in the report and concern was expressed, particularly by the Hazel Grove Ward Councillors, about the increase in the number of inappropriate HGV vehicle movements by removing the physical width restriction on Bean Leach Road.

Offerton Ward Councillors expressed disappointment that the report did not include further options for speed cushions and tables (vertical measures) that had been discussed at the Ward Committee.

The option for an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on Bean Leach Road between Braeside Close and Poise Brook Road was welcomed.

The Chair expressed disappointment that no proposals had been provided in relation to Warren Wood School and Turnstone Road, as this was the source of much concern from local residents and assurances had been given that a report would be submitted to the meeting.

RESOLVED – (1) That consideration of the options for improvements or modification of the width restriction on Bean Leach Road be deferred to the next meeting and the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit a revised report setting out the options, including the possible introduction of vertical calming measures.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit a report to the next meeting on proposals for additional traffic calming measures associated with the expansion of Warren Wood School.

(3) That the Corporate Director be requested to proceed with proposals set out in paragraph 1.4 of the report and as set out in plan 4145/GA/007 for the introduction of an uncontrolled crossing point on Bean Leach Road between Braeside Close and Poise Brook Road, at a cost of approximately £5000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Offerton Ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

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

Nick Whelan (Traffic and Asset Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Flooding had not traditionally been a particular problem within the wards covered by the Area Committee. It was acknowledged that while not a particular problem in Stockport, there were significantly higher risks elsewhere within Greater Manchester.

·         It was queried whether or not the A6MARR works had taken account of the measures in the Strategy. In response it was stated that extensive mitigation measures had already been factored into the planning for the Road.

·         Concerns were raised about the impact of the Belway Homes development on Lisburn Lane on drainage of the former Dialstone Centre site. There had been flooding on Worthing Close. It was stated that this would be reported back to appropriate departments in the Council.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

There were no applications to consider.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3219, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Officer submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report seeks the removal of the Arundel Avenue recycling site due to problems with inappropriate usage.

The Area Committee is invited to support the proposal for the site to be removed.

Officer contact: Adam Forbes, 0161 474 3680, adam.forbes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the views of the Area Committee in relation to a proposal to remove recycling facilities from the car park on Arundel Avenue due to problems with inappropriate usage.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee supports to the proposal to remove the recycling site on Arundel Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Area Committee with an analysis of the second consultation exercise, and advise of mitigation measures that are currently under further development and that may be presented to this Committee for approval in the coming months.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on the report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) approve the further development of the measures in the report, subject to local consultation (where relevant) and further reports for approval of specific measures.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson/ Nick Whelan, 0161-474-4351/ 4907, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk / nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing for comment an analysis of the second consultation exercise and advising on mitigation measures which were currently under further development which would be presented for consideration in future months.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report seek approval for the introduction of Moving Traffic Regulation Orders (MTRO) for a 20mph Zone within High Lane and a 7.5 Tonne Environmental Weight Limit covering High Lane and parts of Hazel Grove, both associated with the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road (A6MARR) Complementary and Mitigation Measures (CMM) for High Lane and Hazel Grove.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the proposals and to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) approve the measures set out in Appendix A of the report.

Officer contact: Jon Gudgeon, 0161 474 4875, jon.gudgeon@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to a proposal to introduce of Moving Traffic Regulation Orders (MTRO) for a 20mph Speed Limit Zone and a 7.5 Tonne Environmental Weight Limit associated with the A6MARR Complementary and Mitigation Measures (CMM) for High Lane and Hazel Grove.

RESOLVED – (1) That the proposed A6MARR mitigation measures set out in the report, in so far as they related to the Stepping Hill Area Committee area, be supported.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to investigate

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The Area Committee is invited to consider proposals to amend existing parking restrictions in front of the shops on The Boulevard in Hazel Grove, including the relocation of the disabled parking bay and measures to discourage long term parking.

The Area Committee is invited to approve the amendments to the waiting restrictions, as detailed in the report, at cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Stepping Hill Ward allocation).

Officer contact: Max Townsend, Tel: 0161 474 4861, max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to rationalise existing waiting restrictions on The Boulevard, Hazel Grove, and to relocate the existing Disabled Parking Bay to a more appropriate location.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of approximately £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Stepping Hill Ward allocation):-

Revoke Limited Waiting 2 Hours Monday to Friday No Return within 1 Hour:

The Boulevard

South east side from a point 7 metres north east of the projected south westerly building line of No. 1 in a north easterly direction for a distance of 37 metres.

North west side from a point 6 metres north east of the projected south westerly building line of No. 1 in a north easterly direction for a distance of 9 metres.

Revoke Disabled Parking (Blue Badge Holders Only):

South east side from a point level with the projected South Westerly building line of No. 1 in a north easterly direction for a distance of 7 metres.

Introduce Limited Waiting 2 Hours Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm No Return within 1 Hour:

South east side from a point level with the projected south westerly building line of No. 1 in a north easterly direction for a distance of 44 metres.

North west side from a point 8.5 metres north east of the projected south westerly building line of No. 1 in a north easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres (5 perpendicular bays 3m wide x 4.5m length).

Introduce Disabled Persons’ Parking Place (Blue Badge Holders Only), all day, all hours:

The Boulevard

North West side from a point 4.5 metres north east of the projected south westerly building line of No. 1 in a north easterly direction for a distance of 4 metres (perpendicular bay 4m wide x 4.5m length).

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report outlines a request by the tenants of the Bridge College to employ the services of a guardian company to provide an on-site presence to assist in maintaining the security and integrity of the building.

The Area Committee is invited to provide comments on the proposal.

Officer contact: Murray Carr, 0161-474-3019, murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Service Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director of Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a request by the Together Trust (tenants) of the Bridge College to employ the services of a guardian company to provide an on-site presence to assist in maintaining the security and integrity of the building.

RESOLVED – That the proposal be noted.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

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: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been submitted) updating the Area Committee on progress with implementing decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position of the Area Flexibility budget.

In relation to the costings for the proposed Alan Newton Way (Minute 9 of 9 February 2016 refers) a representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported it was proposed to install two information boards at either end of the route (cost approximately £1600 each) and for directional signage along the route (cost approximately £100 each).

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That £1500 be allocated from the Area Committee Delegated Budget (£500 from each ward) toward the cost of signage and information boards for the proposed Alan Newton Way.