Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 February 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 28 February 2013 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.

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 there were no representatives of Greater Manchester Police present at the meeting.

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.

No public 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.

Carolyn Turner (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was requested that the users of the football pitches to rear of Oakleigh Road, Cheadle Hulme be requested to collect any litter left during their use of the facility.  It was further commented that there was an ongoing problem with dog fouling on the fields.

·         There were a number of unauthorised advertisements being mounted on street furniture on the A35 and A555 roads and it was requested that offending companies be contacted to advise them in relation to this.

·         Attention needed to be given to the condition of the pavements on Carrwood Avenue and Carrwood Road, Bramhall.

·         Residents had made complaints in relation to dog fouling on St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall.

·         Concern was expressed that there remained a large amount of graffiti with the tag ‘OKT’ in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area which needed to be removed.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of a petition from Councillor David White on behalf of the residents of a number of residents of Adswood Road, Adswood Old Hall Road and Weston Drive objecting to plan no. 50214 for the change of use to develop the site of the former Brickworks, Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking.

RESOLVED – That the petition be noted and referred to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee for their consideration as part of the determination of the application.

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 organisations 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.

First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School

To consider an application for £1,000 for funding towards the cost of the resurfacing of the shared informal play area outside the Scout Hut Headquarters.

First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School

David Muggeridge of the Scout Building HQ Committee attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors on the behalf of First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School in relation to their application for funding toward the cost of the resurfacing of the shared informal play area outside the Scout Hut Headquarters.

A representative of Democratic Services Manager reported that the application had also been considered by the Cheadle Area Committee at its meeting on 9 April 2013 which had in principle agreed to make a grant of up to £1,000.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to the First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School toward the cost of resurfacing of the shared informal play area outside the Scout Hut Headquarters.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

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

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 of Place 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).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Change of use to develop the site as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Jordan on 474 3557 or email: mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 50214 for the change of use to develop the site as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking at the former Brickworks Site, Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme,

the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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 Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Children's Safeguarding & Prevention).

The report provides an overview of the processes and pathways in place in Stockport in relation to the identification of a problem for a child, young person or family, including bullying or harassment.

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

Officer contact: Susan Claydon on 474 3191 or email: susan.claydon@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Service Director (Children's Safeguarding and Prevention) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an overview of the processes and pathways in place in Stockport in relation to the identification of a problem for a child, young person or family, including bullying or harassment.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Health Scrutiny Committee be recommended to give further consideration to the development of the multi-agency safeguarding and support hub which aimed to ensure better and more intelligent information sharing between key public sector agencies in approximately six months’ time.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to comment on the proposed introduction of play streets in Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

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

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of play streets in Stockport following a number of expressions of interest in the potential for closing roads for the purposes of children being able to play out near their homes.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The potentially significant costs that would be incurred by the Area Committee through the introduction of a Play Street scheme was discussed.

·         The cost of securing public liability insurance for any scheme, which needed to be borne by residents, may dissuade a number of potential applicants.

·         The suitability of application sites needed to be robustly assessed with an objective set of criteria for what type of site may be considered suitable.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines proposed changes to the current pay and display tariff through the introduction of an hourly charge and highlights the likely effects of this change. This hourly charge will enable visitors to easily extend their parking time in one hour increments. This will enable people to spend more time in the boroughs car parks and on street parking if needed and encourage them to spend more time in the boroughs centres and so support their economies.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 474 3451 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining proposed changes to the current pay and display tariff through the introduction of an hourly charge and highlighting the likely effects of this proposed change.

It was reported that the hourly charge would enable visitors to easily extend their parking time in one hour increments. This would enable people to spend more time in the borough’s car parks and on street parking if needed and encourage them to spend more time in the borough’s centres and so supporting their economies.

It was commented that consideration should be given to the potential for the introduction of a limited period of free parking as part of these proposals in order to encourage an increase in footfall in the town and district centres.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details proposals to make amendments to the Council’s residential parking policy and seeks the comments of the Area Committee on the proposed changes.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed changes to the residential parking policy.

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

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to make amendments to the Council’s residential parking policy and seeking the comments of the Area Committee on the proposed changes.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed about the proposed rate of increase in the charges for new permits.

·         There needed to be an improvement in the level of enforcement of the restrictions.

·         Consideration should be given to maintaining those existing schemes were residents did not currently pay, and accordingly received significantly less enforcement, where they opted to do so.

·         It was commented that residents were being asked to pay to resolve problems caused by other operations such as stadia, hospitals and businesses.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to give consideration to the comments of the Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents of the Conway Road Area and seeks approval for the introduction of a Moving Traffic Regulation Order and associated Traffic Regulation Orders.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the introduction of a a Moving Traffic Regulation Order and associated Traffic Regulation Orders in the Conway Road area as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents of the Conway Road Area and seeks approval for the introduction of a Moving Traffic Regulation Order and associated Traffic Regulation Orders.

It was noted that the response to the public consultation in respect of the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders at Henley Avenue and Marlow Close, Cheadle Hulme had generally been unfavourable.  In the light of this response, it was stated that this element of the proposed scheme should be omitted.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £4,700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

(i)         Moving Traffic Restriction “20mph Speed Limit Order”

(ii)        Revocation of No Waiting Monday - Sunday 8am – 6pm

Bruntwood Lane, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from a point 110 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Etchells Road for a distance of 34 metres in a northerly direction.

Llanberis Road, Cheadle Hulme, north side, from the easterly kerb line of Bruntwood Lane for a distance of 30 metres in an easterly direction.

Llanberis Road, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from the easterly kerb line of Bruntwood Lane for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction.

(iii)       Revocation of No Waiting Monday-Friday 8:30am-9:30am & 3pm-4pm Term Time Only

Henley Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Kingston Place for a distance of 12 metres in a south westerly direction.

Henley Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, north west side, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Hampton Grove for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction.

Kingston Place, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Henley Avenue for the limit of its adopted length into the cul-de-sac.

(iv)      Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Bruntwood Lane, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from a point 110 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Etchells Road for a distance of 50 metres in a northerly direction (to the end of the cul-de-sac).

Llanberis Road, Cheadle Hulme, north side, from the easterly kerb line of Bruntwood Lane for a distance of 30 metres in an easterly direction.

Llanberis Road, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from the easterly kerb line of Bruntwood Lane for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction.

Hampton Grove, Cheadle Hulme, north east side, from a point 6 metres north west of the projected north westerly kerb line of Henley Avenue for a distance of 17 metres in a south easterly direction (incorporating part of Henley Avenue).

Kingston Place, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from the south easterly kerb line of Henley Avenue for a distance of 5 metres in a south easterly direction.

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To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details the outcome of an investigation undertaken following concerns being raised by local residents in relation to the speed of vehicles on Acre Lane and Moss Lane, Bramhall with particular regard to the those vehicles exiting Hawthorne Grove onto Moss Lane.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) give approval to the introduction of two Vehicle Activated Signs on Acre Lane and Moss Lane, Bramhall.

Officer contact Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the outcome of an investigation undertaken following concerns being raised by local residents in relation to the speed of vehicles on Acre Lane and Moss Lane, Bramhall with particular regard to the those vehicles exiting Hawthorne Grove onto Moss Lane.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to give approval to the introduction of a single Vehicle Activated Sign on Acre Lane, Bramhall at a cost of £3,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Bramhall South ward allocation) subject to further consideration being given to the inclusion of the words ‘Concealed Entrance’ on the sign rather than ‘Slow Down’.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details proposals for the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Werneth Area and requests the Area Committee to give consideration to the location of those play areas where those sums should be spent.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the allocation of commuted sums as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Ian Walmsley on 474 4382 or email: ian.walmsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area and locations of the play areas where these sums are to be spent.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following allocations of commuted sums for the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area:-

·         £6,357.78 at Bramhall Park towards new improved swings and rotators.

·         £13,354.04 at Heathbank Road Play Area towards new toddler equipment and improvements to junior equipment safer surfacing.

·         £1,673.10 at Lumb Lane Recreation Ground for a new multi-play unit.

·         £669.24 at South Park towards a new rotating item and and improved surfacing.

·         £669.24 at Thorn Grove Play Area towards future improvements to the play equipment.

·         £1,265.07 at Woodford Recreation Ground towards the future improvement of the skate ramp at Woodford Recreation Ground.

·         £669.24 at Hesketh Park subject to confirmation that this allocation met the necessary criteria for the use of the commuted sum.

·         £334.62 at Oak Meadow Park subject to confirmation that this allocation met the necessary criteria for the use of the commuted sum.

To consider reports of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details an application from Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club requesting permission for the use of Bramhall Park on Sunday, 19 May 2013 for a duck race and family fun day.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application.

Officer contact: Amanda Evans on 218 1177 or email: amanda.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received from Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club to hold a duck race and family fun day in Bramhall Park on 19 May 2013.

Concern was expressed in relation to traffic generation and parking problems that had previously been experienced when similar events had been held in previous years and that the applicant needed to give further consideration to mitigation measures to alleviate this.

RESOLVED – That the application for the use of Bramhall Park to hold a duck race and family fun day on 19 May 2013 be approved.

The report details an application from St Ann’s Hospice requesting permission for the use of Bramhall Park on Sunday, 8 September 2013 for a duck race and family fun day.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application.

Officer contact: Amanda Evans on 218 1177 or email: amanda.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received from St Ann’s Hospice to hold a duck race and family fun day in Bramhall Park on 8 September 2013.

Concern was expressed in relation to traffic generation and parking problems that had previously been experienced when similar events had been held in previous years and that the applicant needed to give further consideration to mitigation measures to alleviate this.

RESOLVED – That the application for the use of Bramhall Park to hold a duck race and family fun day on 8 September 2013 be approved.

There are no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.

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: Damian Eaton on 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on Area Flexibility and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.