Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 5 June 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 5 June 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

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

No announcements were made.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a representative of Greater Manchester Police had been unable to attend the meeting.

The Chair reminded the Area Committee that Chief Superintendent Sykes had recently written to all Councillors informing them that a representative of the Police would no longer be able to attend each Area Committee meeting.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and that the Democratic Services Manager be requested to write to Chief Superintendent Sykes requesting that a representative of Greater Manchester Police attends the Area Committee meeting twice a year.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

One public question was submitted requesting an update in relation to the development of the Chadwick Street Car Park site.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide an update to the next meeting of the Area Committee in relation to the development of the Chadwick Street Car Park site.

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.

Rachel Bingham (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to highway and environmental quality issues within the area represented by the Marple Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Footway resurfacing on Alderdale Road and Peacefield had been programmed.

·         There was an on-going enquiry into a case of fly tipping in the centre of Marple.

·         Concern at the dumping of tyres in the Marple area. Members of the public were encouraged to call the Contact Centre if they had any further information.

·         The replacement of a dangerous paving slab on Barnsfold Road.

·         Complaints about potholes on Hogarth Road and Constable Drive.

·         Signs covered by foliage.

RESOLVED – That Rachel Bingham be thanked for her attendance and presentation

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

No petitions were submitted.

A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road – Consultation

To consider a presentation from the Service Director (Major Projects)

The presentation will set out the key elements of the second phase consultation for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road Scheme, in particular on the final proposals for the junction treatments. This consultation will inform the final decision on the proposed scheme before it proceeds to formal planning application stage.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Jim McMahon, Service Director (Major Projects) attended the meeting and provided an update on the outcomes of Phase 1 of the consultation on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road Scheme. An update was also provided on the second phase consultation that was currently underway on the emerging preferred scheme.

The presentation covered the following key issues:-

·                There had been over 9000 responses as part of the Phase 1 Consultation, with 70% indicating support for the scheme and 13% not in favour.

·                As part of the local engagement activity, there was a clear difference of opinion between the response from the consultation as a whole and those of residents in the immediate vicinity of the proposed Junction 6 (Macclesfield Road). Additional information had been provided to the residents to explain the emerging preferred option for this junction treatment.

·                Every effort was being made to minimise the visual and noise impact of the road with sound bunds and fencing being proposed as well as landscaping treatments.

·                The proposed scheme would also include a dedicated cycle route along the entire length (including retrofitting the existing A555 road) as well as a range of measures to project access to rights of way that interested the road route.

·                The second phase of consultation was currently underway and 85,000 letters had been sent to properties along the proposed route. Exhibitions and local liaison groups would also be held.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Residents of High Lane expressed concern that their views were not being taken into account and they requested assurance that they would remain to be fully consulted. The Service Director confirmed that the community of High Lane would be fully consulted as the scheme develops in forthcoming years.

·         There was agreement that public transport options needed to be enhanced particularly the bus services and the use of Middlewood Train Station.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to (i) High Lane residents being able to access the A6 during peak traffic times and (ii) the potential for increased traffic noise associated with the increase in the volume of traffic.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

1.    Compstall Cricket Club

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted applications (copies of which had been circulated) from the following groups for consideration by the Area Committee:-

a) Compstall Cricket Club

An application for £1000 for funding towards the purchase of a C800H tractor/ combi cutter deck and powered grass collector.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500.00 (Marple North Ward allocation) to Compstall Cricket Club for funding towards the purchase of a C800H tractor/ combi cutter deck and powered grass collector.

b) Marple Food and Drink Festival

An application for funding towards the purchase of new banners, advertising and flyers to help promote the Marple Food and Drink Festival 2013.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500 (to be divided equally between the two wards) towards the purchase of new banners, advertising and flyers to help promote the Marple Food and Drink Festival 2013.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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 Marple Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Council Solicitor submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Marple Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Craig Wright.

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

In Councillor Wright’s absence the Chair explained that the item had been place on the agenda to enable the Area Committee to consider the possibility of deferring and delegating to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair authority to determine any permissions required to enable the Marple Food and Drink Festival to proceed in view of the close planned date for the event.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair be authorised to determine any permissions required to enable the Marple Food and Drink Festival to proceed.

To consider a report of the East Area Neighbourhood Housing Manager (Stockport Homes Ltd)

The report provides an update on progress in the delivery of Stockport Homes (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Rebecca Cullen on Tel: 474 2944 or email: Rebecca.cullen@stockporthomes.org

A representative of the Chief Executive (Stockport Homes Ltd) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress in the delivery of Stockport Homes (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans.

Councillors thanked officers for their excellent work.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an application from Marple Guides and Scouts have applied to manage the 2013 Bonfire night celebrations and firework display in Brabyns Park.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application.

Officer Contact: Jane Bardsley on Tel: 474 2279 or email: jane.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration(copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Marple Guides and Scouts to hold the 2013 Bonfire Night celebrations and fireworks display in Brabyns Park.

RESOLVED – That the application from Marple Guides and Scouts to hold the 2013 Bonfire Night celebrations and fireworks display in Brabyns Park be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to approve the re-appointment of Mrs G Stunell at Windlehurst School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) requesting the Area Committee to approve the reappointment of Mrs G Stunnell at Windlehurst School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Children and Young People) be requested to approve the following reappointment:-

Name                                     School                                   Party Affiliation

Mrs G Stunnell                     Windlehurst                          Liberal Democrat

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: Stephen Fox, 0161 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and on the current position on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines proposed changes to the Council’s Application Validation

Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications, and a new

supporting document ‘Explanatory Notes for the National and Local

Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications’.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Chris Smyton on Tel: 474 3657 or email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining proposed changes to the Council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications, and a new supporting document ‘Explanatory Notes for the National and Local Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications.’

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.