Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 29 September 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

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

The Chair announced that the Bramhall Together Trust had arranged the Light Up Bramhall 2016 event to take place in Bramhall Village on Saturday, 26 November 2016 between 11.00 am and 6.00 pm.

It was further announced that a Charity Artisan Christmas Market would be held in the Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre on Saturday, 10 December 2016 between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm.

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

PCSO Paul Golton (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         There had been number of reported burglaries within the area, and police had undertaken crime prevention activities around the Hill Top Avenue area of Cheadle Hulme.

·         Residents were reminded not to leave vehicles unattended on frosty mornings as these were being targeted by criminals.

·         There had been an incident whereby the bonfire at Woodford Community Centre had been deliberately set alight in advance of the planned lighting of the bonfire.  However, the community had worked to ensure that the bonfire was rebuilt in time for the event.

·         It was requested that work be undertaken with local businesses to ensure that they had appropriate plans in place to deposit any cash held on the premises with banks in advance of the long Christmas bank holiday weekend.

RESOLVED – That PCSO Golton be thanked for his attendance.

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 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:-

·         Concern was expressed that refuse and recycling collections had not consistently been collected during recent highways works on Bramhall Park Road, Bramhall.

·         Following concerns expressed at the last meeting of the Area Committee, it was confirmed that the use of the Roundup weed control product was not proscribed.  In response, it was stated that there remained concern about the environmental impact of the product. 

·         It was requested that progress be chased on the installation of an illuminated no entry sign at the junction of Acacia Road and Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme.

·         It was reported that there were a number of pot holes on Park Road, Cheadle Hulme and that the entrance into Ravenoak Park was in a poor condition.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

To consider an application receive don behalf of the Bramhall Together Trust for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the cost of the Light-up Bramhall event.

Mr Roger Prydderch attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Bramhall Together Trust for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of the Light-up Bramhall event.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £2,500 (£2,000 from Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation and £500 from the Bramhall North ward allocation) to the Bramhall Together Trust towards the cost of the Light-up Bramhall event.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Inter Cheadle Junior Football Club towards improving the facility which is located on the grounds of the old Bradshaw Hall School

Mr Mike Pye attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Inter Cheadle Junior Football Club for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of improving the facility which is located on the grounds of the old Bradshaw Hall School.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to Inter Cheadle Junior Football Club towards the cost of improving the facility.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details an application to list The Ryecroft Arms, Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle as an asset of community value under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

The Area Committee is s recommended to determine whether, based on the information contained within the report, the nominated Ryecroft Arms, Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle is suitable for inclusion on the list of assets of community value.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a nomination received in response to the Community Right to Bid provisions of the Localism Act 2011 from ‘Save the Ryecroft Arms’ for the inclusion of The Ryecroft Arms, Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme on the list of assets of community value.

The Area Committee was of the view that The Ryecroft Arms, Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme is within the Local Authority’s area; it does not fall within one of exemptions specified in the Regulations and further that Asset’s main use (i.e. not ancillary) has recently been or is presently being used to further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community and could reasonably do so in the future (i.e. within the next five years) and therefore satisfied the requirements of the Regulations.

RESOLVED - (3 for, 4 abstentions) That The Ryecroft Arms, Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme be listed as an Asset of Community Value.

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

This report covers a number of issues arising from the flooding in Stockport during June 2016, including the outcome of an independent investigation into the causes of the flooding, the Council’s initial response to the flooding, its response to the recovery phase and the actions that the Council could take to minimise the impact of future flooding events. The report also sets out work the Council has undertaken in light of the Independent Review.

The further flooding that took place in September will be the subject of a separate investigation and report.

This report pulls together all the various aspects of work concerning the flood incidents in June and specifically incorporates the following:

·         The draft Independent Section 19 Investigation Report in accordance with the Flood & Water Management Act (FWMA) on the investigation into the flooding incidents undertaken by Jacobs Consulting Engineers;

·         A review into the Council’s response to the flooding and a review of the multi-agency response undertaken by the Civil Contingencies and Resilience Unit, Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA),

·         An update on the implementation of the Flood Risk Management Strategy.

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

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161-474-4351or email:  sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to present the outcome of an independent investigation into the causes of the flooding in Stockport during June 2016 including the Council’s initial response to the flooding, its response to the recovery phase and the actions that the Council could take to minimise the impact of future flooding events. The report also sets out work the Council has undertaken in light of the Independent Review.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the accuracy of the plotting of watercourses contained within the report.

·         Residents in high risk areas needed to be better informed in relation to flood risk and the measures that they could take to protect themselves from the impact of flooding in the future.

·         The Council needed to take advantage of potential funding streams to make improvements to the capacity of existing drainage and the development of new mitigation measures.

·         Work was ongoing to trace the course of a culvert that had been found under the Bramhall Green roundabout.

·         Previous measures to mitigate flood risk had focussed on moving water quickly from one place to another; however, consideration needed to be given to the effectiveness of measures to capture or slow the flow of water within designated locations.

·         Concern was expressed that the cost associated with the report was not reflected in its quality.

·         It was commented that members of the Area Committee had previously raised concerns about the response of United Utilities to water escaping from their drainage system in advance of the flooding in June which had not been attended to.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report is to provide an overview of the current Road Safety provision in and around the educational facilities in Stockport.  It provides information about the current road safety training provision in the schools and a review of the current issues faced in terms of road safety around education sites in peak periods.  The report also considers the potential for the introduction of further provision in regards to Road Safety in and around educational facilities and the resource implications of expanding these areas of work to develop a comprehensive approach to road safety around schools.

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

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson and Nick Whelan on 474 4351/ 474 4907 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk/ nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an overview of the current Road Safety provision in and around the educational facilities in Stockport.  The report detailed the current road safety training provision in the schools and a review of the current issues faced in terms of road safety around education sites in peak periods.

The report also considered the potential for the introduction of further provision in regards to Road Safety in and around educational facilities and the resource implications of expanding these areas of work to develop a comprehensive approach to road safety around schools.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         There needed to be more robust enforcement of parking restrictions outside schools to deter repeat offenders.  Consideration should be given to the use of enforcement cameras to achieve this.

·         The difficulty in recruiting people to school patrol posts was recognised.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

Proposed double garage.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Amy Smith on 474 3646 or email: amy.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 62038 for a proposed double garage at The Old Coach House, 24A Ramilies Avenue,

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the scale of the proposed development.

For the motion 2, against 5.

MOTION NOT CARRIED

FURTHER MOTION MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be granted.

For the motion 5, against 2.

It was then

RESOLVED – (5 for, 2 against) That planning permission be granted.

Erection of a detached double garage.

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

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 63359 for the erection of a detached double garage at Building 56 Fire Station, Woodford Aerodrome, Chester Road,

Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning & 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 Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (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 Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution).

This report affords an opportunity to discuss the Executive’s proposed approach taken to addressing the financial challenges in the 207/18 budget, the details of which are set out in a series of business cases and working papers that may be seen to have different implications or the potential for varied impact across different parts of the Borough.

A member of the Executive will be in attendance at the meeting to present the proposals and respond to councillors’ questions.

The Area Committee is invited to consider and comment on the following budget proposals:-

 2016/17 Business Cases

·         Waste

·         Council Tax Discount Scheme

Executive Working Papers

·         Working with Communities

·         Localities Programme

Officer contact: Steve Skelton on 0161 474 3174 or email: steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor for Education (Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick) attended the meeting to present the Executive’s proposed approach to addressing the financial challenges in the 207/18 budget, the details of which were set out in a series of business cases and working papers that may be seen to have different implications or the potential for varied impact across different parts of the Borough.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was commented that the proposed changes to residual waste collections would not necessarily produce any cost savings.

·         Focus should be given to understanding why waste recycling rates within Stockport had reduced.

·         It was commented that the proposed replacement of existing residual waste bins with new 180 litre versions was costly and wasteful.

RESOLVED – (1) That the comments of the Area Committee be forwarded to the Executive for their consideration.

(2) That Councillor Fitzpatrick be thanked for his attendance.

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

The report details a consultation by BT on proposals to remove 35 public payphones in Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed removal of BT payphones within its purview.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 0161 218 1982 or email: suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a consultation by BT in relation to the removal of 35 public payphones throughout the Borough, including four within the area represented by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be recommended to object to the proposed removal of the public payphone located at the junction of Woodford Road and Jenny Lane, Woodford by virtue of it being isolated from other public services where a fixed line telephone reasonably could be accessed.

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

The report provides an update as to the cost claim submitted on behalf of British Overseas Bank Nominees Limited and WGTC Nominees Limited (the appellant) following the refusal of planning permission by the Area Committee in respect of land to the north of Stanley Green retail park.

The Area Committee is recommended to either:-

(1) give approval to the funding of the partial award costs associated with the Planning Inspectorates’ decision in respect of  plan no. 58874 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

(2) request that the Council appoint a costs negotiator to act on behalf of the Council to enter into more detailed negotiation with a view of reaching a reduced cost.

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update as to the cost claim submitted on behalf of British Overseas Bank Nominees Limited and WGTC Nominees Limited (the appellant) following the refusal of planning permission by the Area Committee in respect of an application for the demolition of vacant cottages and the erection of a new access road, boundary treatments, landscaping, lighting (application in full) and the erection of an A3/A4 unit (outline application with all matters reserved except for access) on land to the north of Stanley Green retail park.

RESOLVED – That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (in consultation with the Chair and ward spokesperson) for the approval of expenditure from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget in relation to costs associated with the claim submitted by the applicant, subject to further negotiation with the applicant on the overall level of the costs to be reimbursed.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a number of objections which have bene received to proposals to introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ traffic regulations orders on Capton Close and Redford Drive, Bramhall. 

The Area Committee is recommended to amend the Order as follows:-

Capton Close, Bramhall - No Waiting at Any Time

Both sides - From the intersection of its kerb lines of Redford Drive to a point 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Redford Drive, Bramhall - No Waiting at Any Time

East side – From a point 10 metres north of the intersection of the northern kerb line of Capton Close, to a point 10 metres south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Capton Close, in a southerly direction.

Officer contact: Craig Peet on 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a number of objections which have been received to proposals to introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ traffic regulations orders on Capton Close and Redford Drive, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That in the light of the objections, the Order be amended as follows:-

Capton Close, Bramhall - No Waiting at Any Time

Both sides - From the intersection of its kerb lines of Redford Drive to a point 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Redford Drive, Bramhall - No Waiting at Any Time

East side – From a point 10 metres north of the intersection of the northern kerb line of Capton Close, to a point 10 metres south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Capton Close, in a southerly direction.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a request to enter into an agreement with United Utilities to adopt the new sewers as part of the Stockport Homes Ltd residential development at Turves Road.

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

Officer contact: Murray Carr on  0161-474-3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a request for the Council to enter into an agreement with United Utilities to adopt the new sewers as part of the Stockport Homes Ltd residential development at Turves Road.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be recommended to enter into an agreement with United Utilities on the basis identified within the report.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a proposal to take a tenancy of accommodation at Eden Point, Three Acres Lane, Cheadle Hulme as the location to establish the base for the both the Bramhall and Cheadle Integrated Teams with the aim of creating multi-agency integrated neighbourhood teams, with GP practices at the centre, delivering care as local to individuals as possible based on local needs.

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

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the Council to take a tenancy of accommodation at Eden Point, Three Acres Lane, Cheadle Hulme as the location to establish the base for the both the Bramhall and Cheadle Integrated Teams with the aim of creating multi-agency integrated neighbourhood teams, with GP practices at the centre, delivering care as local to individuals as possible based on local needs.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 0161 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 the Area Flexibility and Ward Delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.