Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Kevin Dowling be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a vice chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council meeting

RESOLVED – That Councillor Andrew Bispham be elected Vice Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 June 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 June 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

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

The Chair confirmed that he would provide regular updates in respect to proposals affecting Chadwick Street Car Park especially given the developments in respect to ASDA taking over the Co-op store.

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.

Members of the public were invited to submit questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers of the Area Committee subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One question was submitted in respect to Chadwick Street Car Park.

The question was answered at the meeting.

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.

Wayne Bardsley (Public 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 with the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         United Utilities works on Longhurst Lane, Mellor

·         Littering and fly tipping to the rear of the shops on Hollins Lane

·         The Council policy in respect to the use of A-boards

RESOLVED – That Wayne Bardsley be thanked for this attendance and presentation.

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

a.    Gibb Lane, Marple – Speeding Traffic

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report on behalf of residents of Gibb Lane, Marple concerning speeding traffic on Gibb Lane.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration and that a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee detailing the outcomes of the investigation.

Community Safety Unit & East INPT Annual Report 2014.

Community Safety Unit Annual Report

Representatives of the Community Safety Unit and Greater Manchester Police submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining work undertaken in the Marple area to address problems of crime and anti-social behaviour.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The borough had seen a continuous downward trend in the reduction of crime since 2004 but it had risen slightly this year when compared to 2012/2013.

·         Partnership operations undertaken throughout the year and multi-agency working.

·         Anti-social behaviour issues relating to the use of off- road bike vehicles and the seizure of such vehicles.

·         Anti-social behaviour concerns in the vicinity of Parkside Close, High Lane

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the representatives of Greater Manchester Police and the Community Safety Unit be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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

a.    Stockport Hydro

b.    Compstall Cricket Club

c.    Marple Choral Society

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted Area Flexibility Funding applications (copies of which had been circulated) as follows:-

a) Stockport Hydro – funding towards the promotion of Stockport Hydro via the purchase of directional signage.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500 (to be divided equally between the two wards) to Stockport Hydro for funding towards the purchase of directional signage.

b) Compstall Cricket Club – funding towards a club roller

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £200 (Marple North Ward allocation) to Compstall Cricket Club for funding towards the purchase of a club roller.

c) Marple Choral Society – for funding towards improved staging equipment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £400 (to be divided equally between the two wards) to Marple Choral Society for funding towards improved staging equipment.

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

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Two development applications were 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 & 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).

In connection with installation of 32 ground mounted solar PV Panels.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 054774 for installation of 32 ground mounted solar PV panels at Hillside, Gird Lane, Marple Bridge, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

In connection with single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 055238 for single storey rear extension at Melkin Farm, 137 Moor End Road, Mellor, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

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 Head of Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides details of the Cheshire East Council Consultation on the proposed Poynton Relief Road scheme and requests views from Members on the scheme proposals and route options.

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

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details of the Cheshire East Council Consultation on the proposed Poynton Relief Road scheme and requests views from Members on the scheme proposals and route options.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and update reports be submitted to future meetings which should include information on the impact on the A6 in High Lane.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider objections to a proposed traffic regulation order.

The Area Committee are recommended to approve the order as advertised.

Officer Contact: Graham Price on Tel: 474 4893 or email:graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to objections received in respect to a proposed traffic regulation order on Hogarth Road, Lowry Drive, Connstable Road and Cottam Crescent, Marple Bridge.

RESOLVED – That the order be made as advertised.

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

The report requests the Area Committee’s support is requested in regards to changing the status of two allotments from Temporary to Statutory. 

The Area Committee are requested to support the proposals as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on Tel: 474 3278 or email: Josephine.holmes@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 support a proposal to change the status of two allotments from Temporary to Statutory.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee supports the proposal to change the status of High Lane Allotments and Seven Stiles Allotments from Temporary to Statutory.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the  diversion of a section of

footpath 18 Marple from a route shown by a solid black line between points A – B –

C to a route shown by a broken black line between Point A - D as shown in the plan

attached at Appendix 1.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the proposals detailed in the

report.

Officer Contact: Ernest Nama on Tel: 474 4595 or email: ernest.nama@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 a diversion of a section of footpath 18 Marple from a rout shown by a solid black line between points A-B-C to a route shown by a broken black line between point A-D as shown on the plan attached as appendix 1 to the report. Furthermore it was reported that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration would work in partnership with the landowner in discussing the installation of a Pedestrian Gate (BS5709:2006 Standard) to replace the existing stile at Point D. The pedestrian gate has the advantage of improving ease of access to all users.  

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposals detailed as appendix 1 to the report.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to consider making appointments to a number of outside bodies.

The Area Committee are requested to make appointments.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 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) requesting the Area Committee to consider making appointments to outside bodies.

RESOLVED – That appointments be made as follows:-

Bridge Alms House and Sick Nursing Home – Councillor Shan Alexander

Marple Senior Citizens Management Committee – Councillors Geoff Abel and Sue Ingham

The Area Committee is requested to note the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokesperson and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report and nominate a spokesperson for each ward.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 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) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Highway Ward Spokespersons.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Kevin Dowling be appointed as Highway Ward Spokesperson for both the Marple North and South wards.

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the nomination for the Authority vacancy at High Lane Primary School.

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on 474 3847 or email: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Director for Education (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to make a nomination for the Local Authority Vacancy at High Lane Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be requested to make the following nomination:

Name                                     School                                   Nominating Group

Mrs P Ward                           High Lane Primary              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 on Tel: 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 on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee supports the spending of £502.08 (commuted sum payment) as a contribution to a new junior multi unit at Millbrow Recreation Ground.