Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 June 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 June 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.

The Chair made the following annoucements:-

·         The Hazel Grove Carnival would take place on Saturday, 16 July 2016, with the parade commencing at 11.30am.

·         Representations had been received by councillors from residents concerned a proposal to increase the parking charges for staff working at Stepping Hill Hospital and the impact this may have on parking around the hospital site. The Chair proposed to invite representatives of the hospital to the next meeting.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to invite representatives of the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust to the next meeting to discuss their proposals to increase parking charges for staff at Stepping Hill Hospital.

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.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Area Committee on any matters within its powers and duties, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One questions was submitted raising concerns related to Lake Street, Great Moor: large goods vehicles and the detrminental impact this was having on residents due to disruption caused by drivers, obstruction of the road and damage to vehicles; untaxed vehicles being left for sale; the removal of bollards that had been removed and the refusal of the Council to replace them; the hours of operation of the nearby industrial estate and potential for harm to health caused by activity on that estate.

Ward councillors echoed some of the concerns raised by the questioner and stated that they had not been able to get satisfactory answers from Council officers.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to provide a response to the issues raised by the questioner in relation to Lake Street.

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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a representative of the Public Realm Service was unable to attend the meeting.

On behalf of the Service, the following update was provided:

·         Since the last Area Committee the number of enquiries relating to the highway and local environmental quality issues received by the Public Realm team was 28 for the Stepping Hill ward, 70 for the Hazel Grove ward, and 57 for the Offerton ward.

·         The team had arranged for gullies and roads to be cleaned, and repairs to the highway, following the floods in early June.

·         The Enforcement team had received 14 fly tipping reports, seven reports of abandoned vehicles and three fly posting reports.

Councillors asked for further updates in relation to the replacement of the temporary bollards between Boothby Street and Dialstone Lane, and the overgrown hedges on Bean Leach Road.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

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

Mrs Dorinda McDowell submitted a petition on behalf of local residents requesting the Council to consider introducing Residents Permit Parking on Hardberry Place, Offerton because of the difficulties being encountered by residents as a result of parking by motorist visiting nearby schools and other premises. Examples were given of ambulances being unable to access resident’s properties due to parked vehicles.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration for investigation, and that consideration also be given to measures to protect the grass verges.

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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

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

To consider an application seeking funding toward the cost of a shelter and security shed.

Lorraine Reid, Secretary of Allotments Love Life, attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors in relation to an application for funding toward the cost of a shelter and security shed to enhance the experience of users and protect equipment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £1000 to Allotment Love Life as a contribution toward the cost of a shelter and security shed

There are no planning applications to consider.

A development application was submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the original agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency to allow the application to be considered promptly)

Two storey side extension and internal alterations.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 61669 for a two storey side extension and internal alterations at 4 Flowery Field, Woodsmoor,

a member of the public spoke against the application on behalf of local residents.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to appropriate conditions, including an informative that in the view of the Area Committee the ground floor windows to the front elevation of the extension be repositioned to align with the windows to the first floor.

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 Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings and progress on authorised enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

This report details a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday, 7 October 2016.

The Committee is recommended to give approval to the date for the Annual Review and request that each Area Committee nominate a recently completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the Annual Review Tour.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 0161 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining proposals for the holding of the Review of Outcomes Tour on Friday 7 October 2016 and requesting the Area Committee to nominate a recently completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be visited.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be informed that this Area Committee would wish for the site of new football pavilion at the Stockport Georgians AFC, Cromley Road, Woodsmoor (DC59398) to be included on the Review of Outcomes Tour and that Councillors Wendy Meikle, Mark Weldon and John Wright be nominated to attend.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration

The report sets out a proposal to introduce measures to improve traffic management on Short Street and Lyme Street in Hazel Grove following complaints from nearby businesses.

The Area Committee is invited to consider the report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) approve the following:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time / No Loading Monday to Friday 7.30 – 9.30am & 4.00 – 6.30pm:

Short Street

Both sides from a point 1.5 metres North West of the projected North Westerly kerb line of Lyme Street in a South Easterly direction to its Adopted limit (a distance of approx. 8 metres).

Lyme Street

From a point 1 metre South West of the projected North Easterly building line of the premises at No’s 2 – 6 in a North Easterly direction to Short Street (a distance of approx. 5 metres).

Introduce Prohibition of Driving:

Lyme Street

From a point 1 metre South West of the projected North Easterly building line of the premises at No’s 2 – 6 in a South Westerly direction to its cul-de-sac end (a distance of approx. 11 metres).

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Short Street

North Easterly side from a point 4 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Commercial Road in a South Easterly direction to the Adopted limit (a distance of approx. 21 metres).    

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading at Any Time:

Short Street

South Westerly side from a point from a 1.5 metres North West of the projected North Westerly kerb line of Lyme Street in a South Easterly direction to its Adopted limit (a distance of approx. 8 metres).

Lyme Street

From a point 1 metre South West of the of the projected North Easterly building line of the premises at No’s 2 – 6 in a North Easterly direction to Short Street (a distance of approx. 5 metres) and to tie in with said restriction above.

Not forming part of the Traffic Regulation Order a bollard to be erected off Short       Street as indicated on attached drawing number: NM8_4892_002.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider proposals to alter and enhance a Traffic Regulation Order in place on Short Street and Lyme Street, Hazel Grove in order to improve access and reduce obstructions to business properties at this location.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) be recommended to approved the introduction of the Traffic Regulation Order on Short Street and Lyme Street, Hazel Grove as set out in the report.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration

The reports set out proposals for No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on part of Lake Street in Great Moor to improve traffic movements.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the report and approve the following:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Lake Street

North West side from a point 3.5 metres North East of the projected North Easterly kerb line of Coombes Street in a North Easterly direction for a distance of 19 metres.

Sandhurst Road

East side from a point 3.5 metres South of the projected North Westerly property line of No. 41 in a Southerly direction for a distance of 10 metres to the public footpath.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to introduce No Waiting Restriction on Lake Street and Sandhurst Street to improve visibility and reduce conflict for vehicles.

RESOLVED – That the statutory legal advertising of the following scheme be approved and that subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order to be funded at a cost of £570 from the Area Committee delegated budget (Stepping Hill Ward allocated):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Lake Street

North West side from a point 3.5 metres North East of the projected North Easterly kerb line of Coombes Street in a North Easterly direction for a distance of 19 metres.

Sandhurst Road

East side from a point 3.5 metres South of the projected North Westerly property line of No. 41 in a Southerly direction for a distance of 10 metres to the public footpath.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration

The report sets out a proposal to re-configure the traffic signals at the junction of Mille Street and Peter Street in Hazel Grove to improve traffic flow.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the report and authorise the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration to order the adjustment of the signal staging.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to reconfigure the traffic signals at the junction of Mill Street and Peter Street, Hazel Grove improve traffic flow.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be authorised to the use of £1000 from the Area Committee Delegated Budget (Hazel Grove Ward allocation) to place an order for the adjustment of the signal staging for the junction of Mill Street and Peter Street, Hazel Grove, in order to improve traffic flow and prevent motorist being ‘trapped’ within the box marking on the junction.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration

The report sets out a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on parts of Reevey Avenue in Hazel Grove to improve safety.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the Corporate Director’s report and decide whether or not to approve the following,

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Reevey Avenue

South side from a point 2 metres East of the projected boundary line between No’s 10 & 12 in an Easterly; South Easterly direction to a point 1 metre South East of the projected boundary line between No’s 12 & 14 (a total distance of approx. 22 metres).

North East side from a point 15 metres South East of the projected boundary line between No’s 1 & 3 in a South Easterly; Easterly direction to a point 1.5 metres East of the projected boundary line between No’s 3 & 5 (a total distance of approx. 20 metres).

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to introduce No Waiting Restriction on Reevey Avenue to reduce conflict for vehicles.

RESOLVED – That the statutory legal advertising of the following scheme be approved and that subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order to be funded at a cost of £570 from the Area Committee delegated budget (Hazel Grove Ward allocated):-

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Reevey Avenue

South side from a point 2 metres East of the projected boundary line between No’s 10 & 12 in an Easterly; South Easterly direction to a point 1 metre South East of the projected boundary line between No’s 12 & 14 (a total distance of approx. 22 metres).

North East side from a point 15 metres South East of the projected boundary line between No’s 1 & 3 in a South Easterly; Easterly direction to a point 1.5 metres East of the projected boundary line between No’s 3 & 5 (a total distance of approx. 20 metres).

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

The Chair reported that following the flooding in Offerton over between 8 and 11 June 2016, an Offerton Ward Committee had been convened at which representatives of the Council, Environment Agency and United Utilities attended and gave an update to residents.

RESOLVED – That the report 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 circulated) 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.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to expedite investigations of problems with the speed cushion on Hazelwood Road, Hazel Grove (Minute 11 of 19 April 2016 refers).

(3) That the Area Committee’s disappointment in the quality of the update information provided in the report be recorded and that a full and proper update be provided to the next meeting.