Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 December 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 December 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

It was announced that a Chinese New Year Celebration event would be taking place at the Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre on Saturday, 11 February 2017 in support of the intensive care unit at St Mary’s Hospital.

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

Sergeant Chris Evans (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 an increase in reported levels of burglaries and policing resources had been focussed on addressing this with 13 arrests having been made.  The police were proactively visiting residents’ properties within at risk areas to provide advice on making improvements to home security.

·         Residents were urged to ensure that keys for their vehicles were kept out of sight and away from their front doors as thieves were increasingly using long canes and hooks to obtain keys from within residents’ properties.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the number of vehicles partially parked on pavements along Wilmslow Road which were causing on obstructions to both pedestrians and vehicles.

RESOLVED – That Sergeant Evans 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.

Members of the public were 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.

Three public questions were submitted as follows:-

·         Relating to blocked gullies on Hulme Hall Road and the felling of trees.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to respond to the questioner in writing.

·         Relating to the potential for the introduction of traffic calming measures along on Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme.

In response it was stated that measures had been taken to improve road safety around schools, but the issue was one of their enforcement with parking enforcement officers being spread around all schools in the borough,

·         Relating to speeding traffic and the condition of the road surfacing on Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme.

In response it was stated that consideration needed to be given to work at this location to improve road safety as the long straights of Turves Road does not dissuade excessive speed.  It was further commented that there were a number of illuminated bollards in the vicinity which were currently not working and needed to be repaired.

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 reported that a previous highway repair had developed into a pot hole again on Dairyground Road, Bramhall near its junction with Ladythorn Road.

·         Missing bollards were reported on the corner of Hillcrest Road and Bridge Lane, Bramhall and on Jacksons Lane.

·         The work towards the removal of advertising banners on street furniture was welcomed and it was requested that attention be given to the removal of those on Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme.

·         There were a large number of illuminated bollards on Turves Road, Albert Road, Ladybridge Road and Adswood Road which were no longer working and needed to be repaired.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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 an application received on behalf of the ‘Bramhall in Bloom’ for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of floral displays in Bramhall Village.

Celia Maloney attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of ‘Bramhall in Bloom’ for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of floral displays in Bramhall Village.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £1,000 (£500 from each of the Bramhall North Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) to ‘Bramhall in Bloom’ towards the cost of floral displays in Bramhall Village.

To consider an application received on behalf of the ‘The Mill Youth Centre’ for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of furniture.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of The Mill Youth Centre for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of furniture.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £658 (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation) to The Mill Youth Centre towards the cost of furniture.

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 application on behalf of Forward Together for ward flexibility towards the cost various materials, trips and support sessions for the organisation.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £150 (£50 from each ward allocation) to Forward Together towards the cost various materials, trips and support sessions for the organisation.

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

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £135 (£45 from each ward allocation) to ‘Royal Oak Armed Forces Day’ towards the cost of a PA system and advertising the event.

To consider an application received on behalf of the Stockport Canal Boat Trust for funding of £1000 (with £95.24 being sought from this Area Committee) towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the application for funding could be considered prior to the applicant organisation making arrangements for the acquisition of equipment associated with their application).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Stockport Canal Boat Trust for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £142.86 (£47.62 from each ward allocation) to Stockport Canal Boat Trust towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a nomination received to list land adjoining Land between Cheadle Hulme School / Woking Road/ St James School and the A34 as an asset of community value.

The Area Committee is recommended to determine whether, based on the information contained within the report, the nominatedland adjoining Land between Cheadle Hulme School / Woking Road/ St James School and the A34 is suitable for inclusion on the list of assets of community value.

Officer contact: Paul Edgeworthon 0161 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) detailing a nomination received in response to the Community Right to Bid provisions of the Localism Act 2011 from the ‘Trustees of Cheadle Hulme Community Group and Civic Trust’ for the inclusion of land between Cheadle Hulme School / Woking Road/ St James School and the A34 on the list of assets of community value.

The Area Committee was of the view that the application land was within the Local Authority’s area and did not fall within one of exemptions specified in the Regulation.

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED - That the application land situated between Cheadle Hulme School / Woking Road/ St James School and the A34 be listed on the grounds that the assets main use (that is 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.

For the motion 2, against 5.

MOTION NOT CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED - that while the land in question was within the Local Authority’s area and did not fall within one of exemptions specified in the Regulations; it did not agree that the asset’s main use (i.e. not ancillary) has recently been or was 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).  The proposal did not, therefore, satisfy the requirements of the Regulations and it was consequently determined that the asset should not be listed as an asset of community value.

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 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).

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

Erection of single storey side and rear extension, alteration to first floor rear roof and the installation of two rear roof lights.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Amy Smith on 0161 474 3646 or email: amy.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 63196 for the erection of single storey side and rear extension, alteration to first floor rear roof and the installation of two rear roof lights at Croft Cottage, 182 Moss Lane, Bramhall, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Two storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Fiona Albarracin on 0161 474 4561or email: fiona.albarracin@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 63976 for a two storey rear extension at 15a Woodfield Road, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the removal of permitted development rights.

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 Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report details a proposal for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO's) on Hulme Hall Road associated with Highway Improvement works.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the recommends that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) gives approval to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, west side, from the northerly kerb line of Howard Avenue for a distance of 13 metres in a northerly direction (to tie in with existing prohibition of waiting)

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from the north easterly kerb line of Swann Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a north easterly direction.

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from the south westerly kerb line of Swann Lane for a distance of 37 metres in a south westerly direction.

Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from the south easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 5 metres in a south easterly direction. 

Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme, north east side, from the south easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 7.5 metres in a south easterly direction (to tie in with existing prohibition of waiting).

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO's) on Hulme Hall Road associated with Highway Improvement works.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) be recommended to give approval to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, west side, from the northerly kerb line of Howard Avenue for a distance of 13 metres in a northerly direction (to tie in with existing prohibition of waiting)

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from the north easterly kerb line of Swann Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a north easterly direction.

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from the south westerly kerb line of Swann Lane for a distance of 37 metres in a south westerly direction.

Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from the south easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 5 metres in a south easterly direction.

Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme, north east side, from the south easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 7.5 metres in a south easterly direction (to tie in with existing prohibition of waiting).

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

The report details options to alleviate residents’ concerns in relation to parking problems on Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider and give approval to one of the available options.

Officer contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@stockport.gov.uk

With the consent of the Area Committee, this item was withdrawn.

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

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

To consider an application from Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club to hold an annual charity duck race and fun day in Bramhall Park on 14 May 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the production of appropriate papers, event plans, payment of a bond and any fees due.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club to hold an annual charity duck race and fun day in Bramhall Park on 14 May 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider an application from Stockport Council's Museum Service to hold a Plant Hunters Fair in Bramhall Park on 2 April 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

With the consent of the Area Committee, this item was withdrawn.

To consider an application from the organisers of Parkrun to hold a 5km fun run around an agreed course in Bramhall Park each Saturday morning until 27 January 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the organisers of Parkrun to hold a 5km fun run around an agreed course in Bramhall Park each Saturday morning until 27 January 2018.

Concern was expressed in relation to the arrangements for parking for the events and that further consideration needed to be given to this.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

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, 0161 474 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.