Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023.

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

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

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.

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

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.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £92.28 (£46.14 from Marple North, £46.14 from Marple South) towards the cost of organising a celebration of International Men’s Day, with health talks and activities regarding prostate cancer, diabetes and high-blood pressure.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Hurricanes Cheerleading for a grant of £42 (Marple North ward only) towards the cost of purchasing new club member uniforms for their members.

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

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

Separation of existing residential annexe to form new dwelling.

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

Officer contact: Mark Burgess 0161 474 3659 | mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

Erection of a single storey detached log cabin to be used as a temporary dwellinghouse for an agricultural worker.

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

Officer contact: Mark Burgess 0161 474 3659 | mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance.

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: Vicki Bates, 0161 474 3219, vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report provides an update on delivering Marple District Centre Action Plan, initial thoughts on how the £5,000 from UK Shared Prosperity Fund is to be allocated and support for Large Local Centres.

The Area Committee is requested to:

a)    Note the progress made in developing the Marple District Centre Action Plan.

b)    Provide feedback on priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UKSPF to.

c)    Note the plans to develop an information portal to support businesses and organisations in large Local Centres.

Officer contact: Richard Daniels | richard.daniels@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to the proposal for funding from the Ward Discretionary Budget for the replacement of a 7-metre length of boundary fencing that separates the Seven Stiles Allotments from the public footpath.

The Area Committee is asked to fund the Marple & District Allotment Association £932.89 for their fencing request from the Ward Discretionary Budget and to propose to the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services for the recommendation to be approved.

Office contact: Jonathan Headlam | 0161 474 3142 | jonathan.headlam@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report provides details relating to the Marple Neighbourhood Plan and the next stages in the process before it is formally adopted as part of the development plan for Stockport.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Michael Whitehead | 0161 218 1517 | michael.whitehead@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report provides details relating to a desktop study of the parking availability around certain residential streets in Marple District Centre, following a petition from the residents for a Resident Parking Scheme.

The Area Committee is asked to note the contents of the desktop study and consider the following options:

a)    To progress to consultation with residents and site surveys at a cost of £6k from the Marple South & High Lane delegated ward budget.

b)    Not to progress with the scheme.

Officer contact: Gemma Brady | gemma.brady@stockport.gov.uk   

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

This report provides details relating to a desktop study of the parking availability for Old Reading Rooms following a petition from the residents for a Resident Parking Scheme.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the options below and recommend to the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services to approve their recommendation:-

a)    Not to provide permits as per the original planning application.

b)    Provide one temporary permit per property to the existing named residents until they move (any new resident would not be issued with a permit), on approval of the Director for Place Management and the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transportation.

c)    Provide one permit per property as part of a new RPS, unless the area changes and a review is required.

Officer contact: Gemma Brady | gemma.brady@stockport.gov.uk   

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report provides details relating to the parking concerns on George Street, Compstall following a request received from ward members to look at available options for parking on George Street, in front of the Post Office. Currently there are four parking bays which can be used by anyone, with no time restriction.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on and note the report and acknowledge that the decision made on the Old Reading Rooms - Resident Parking Scheme could impact on the proposals.

Officer contact: Gemma Brady | gemma.brady@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report provides details an application received from Crazy Legs to hold the Stockport Trail Half Marathon event on greenspace along Middlewood Way from a start point at Wood Lane car park and then goes through High Lane and into Cheshire East. The event will be held on 25 February 2024 between 9.30am -1.30pm with access required from 7am – 2.30pm.  The organisers have agreed to ensure any litter is removed after the event.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, and the payment of agreed fees and charges.

Officer contact: Jacky Budd | 07800 617679 | jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

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: Charles Yankiah on 0161 474 3207 or email: charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides the findings of a consultation carried out in March 2023 about the Trial Road Closure of Hartington Road to Park Road, as well as surveys conducted in relation to the trial road closure.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on and note the results of this trial and consultation.

Officer contact: Eraina Smith, Eraina.smith@stockport.gov.uk