Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 14 December 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 14 December 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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 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.

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) providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Marple area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         There were a number of gullies in Marple North which required attention.

·         The gullies of Garth Road were in need of cleansing urgently

·         Councillors requested further information following the surveys undertaken in respect to the gullies on Windlehurst Road.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

1.    Church Street – Resident’s Permit Parking

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of a petition from residents of Church Street, Marple requesting the introduction of resident’s permit parking.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration.

A member of the public submitted a petition in respect to vehicles speeding and dangerous driving on Edwards Way/Carver Road, Marple.

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

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 an application received on behalf of the ‘Forward Together’ for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of a PA system and advertising the event.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an Area Flexibility Funding application (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to support a weekly dropping session for women at risk of domestic abuse and their children.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee would not wish to make a grant on this occasion but would welcome a more detailed application being submitted to a future meeting.

To consider an application received on behalf of the ‘Royal Oak Armed Forces Day’ for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of a PA system and advertising the event.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an Area Flexibility Funding application (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to support the Armed Forces Day event which will take place on 17 June 2017.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £90 (to be divided equally between the two wards) to support the Armed Forces Day event which will take place on 17 June 2017.

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

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

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 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, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon the payment of the Council’s reasonable copying charges.)

In connection Demolition of existing redundant agricultural building and

erection of building (on increased footprint)at the Sportsman Farm, Hollywood

Road, Mellor.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 62918 for demolition of existing redundant agricultural building and erection of building (on increased footprint) at the Sportsman Farm, Hollywood Road, Mellor

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

In connection with the demolition of 6 no. existing stables, erection of 12 no. new stables and disabled W.C together with re-surfacing of external areas and formal delineation of car parking spaced at (resubmission of DC064264) at Tarden Farm, 100 Gibb Lane, Mellor.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 064264 (resubmission of plan no. 062082) for demolition of 6 no. existing stables, erection of 12 no. new stables and disabled W.C together with resurfacing of external areas and formal delineation of car parking spaces at Tarden Farm, 100 Gibb Lane, Mellor

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

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 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 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 and 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 and Regeneration.

The report provides information is respect to a request for the Area Committee to conduct a consultation as part of the Multi Agency Working Group Findings to install an extra informal goalpost in addition to the existing one.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the outcomes of the consultation.

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 474 2588 or email: wayne.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) concerning the playing of football in Marple Memorial Park.

Cllr Allan explained that the report was incorrect at paragraph 2.3. The original minutes of 18th December 1919 refused the playing of football and cricket and suggested that it must be the later by-laws that were quoted in the report. He was satisfied however that it made no material difference to the decision.

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

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

The report outlines an application from Parkrun UK who have applied to hold their Junior Park Run at Brabyns Park every Sunday from the 8th January 2017 onwards until the end of the year between the hours of 8.30am and 9.40am. The run will follow a predetermined route.

The Area Committee are requested to determine the application.

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 474 2588 or email: wayne.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 Junior Parkrun who have applied to hold their free weekly Junior Parkrun at Brabyns Park from Sunday 8^th January to Sunday 28th January 2018 from 8.30am to 9.40am each Sunday.

RESOLVED – That the application from Marple Junior Parkrun who have applied to hold their free weekly Junior Parkrun at Brabyns Park from Sunday 8^th January to Sunday 28th January 2018 from 8.30am to 9.40am each Sunday be approved.

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

The report outlines an application from Crazy Legs Events who have applied to hold their annual half marathon on the Middlewood way in both Stockport and Cheshire on the 26th February 2017. The event starts at 9.00am at Marple Rugby Club and finishes at Wood Lane Car Park at 12noon. They will require access to the site from 8.30am.

The Area Committee are requested to determine the application.

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 474 2588 or email: wayne.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies fo which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Crazy Legs Events who have applied to hold their annual half marathon event to be run along the Middlewood Way in Stockport and Macclesfield on 26 February 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application from Crazy Legs Events who have applied to hold their annual half marathon event to be run along the Middlewood Way in Stockport and Macclesfield on 26 February 2017 be approved.

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

Parkrun UK have applied to hold their Adult Park Run at Brabyns Park every week from the 7th January 2017 until the end of the year between the hours of 8.30am and 10.00am along a predetermined route.

The Area Committee are requested to determine the application.

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 474 2588 or email: wayne.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 Parkrun to hold their free weekly park run at Brabyns Park from Saturday 7^th January 2017 until Saturday 27^th January 2018 with access to the park required from 8.30am to 10am each Saturday.

RESOLVED – That the application from Marple Parkrun to hold their free weekly park run at Brabyns Park from Saturday 7^th January 2017 until Saturday 27^th January 2018 with access to the park required from 8.30am to 10am each Saturday be approved.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report requests the Area Committee to make a formal decision on the nomination and whether under the terms of the Community Right to Bid it is an asset of community value.

The Area Committee are requested to determine if they wish to list the Royal Oak Public House at 329 Buxton Road as an asset of community value.

Officer Contact: Paul Edgeworth on Tel: 218 1934 or email: paul.edgeworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to determine whether to list the Royal Oak Public House, 329 Buxton Road, High Lane as an asset of community value.

RESOLVED – That the Royal Oak Public House, 329 Buxton Road, High Lane be listed as an asset of community value.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report outlines the proposed disposal of the long leasehold interest in a small plot of land at John Street / Montagu Street, Compstall.

The Area Committee are invited to comment on the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Paul Edgeworth on Tel: 218 1934 or email: paul.edgeworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of a proposal to dispose of the long leasehold interest in a small plot of land at John Street/Mantagu Street, Compstall.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposals detailed in the report.

The Area Committee are requested to consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report outlines a request to enter into negotiations with National Grid to grant a licence to access a pylon near Middlewood Station over Council owned land.

The Area Committee are invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Paul Edgeworth on Tel: 218 1934 or email: paul.edgeworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the Area Committees comments on a request to enter into negotiations with National Grid to grant a licence to access a pylon near Middlewood Station over Council owned land.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the proposals contained within it be approved in so far as the Area Committee is concerned.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides a commentary of the Community Engagement Pilot conducted by the Area Committee during 2016 and identifies issues that the Area Committee may wish to consider in the future.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the issues raised in 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) providing a summary of the pilot undertaken in 2016 to better utilise the community engagement opportunities available to the Area Committee provided for by the Council Constitution. The report also outlined options which the Area Committee could consider for the future.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make the necessary arrangements for the Area Committee to undertake a Local Scrutiny Review and that the chosen topic be ‘Community Engagement.’

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 and on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted