Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 February 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 2 February 2017 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:-

Personal Interest

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair announced that the Friends of Lumb Lane Park would be holding a fundraising event at Turquoise Gourmet restaurant, Bramhall on 16 March 2017 to raise money towards the cost of introducing new play equipment at the park.

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 a number of arrests for burglary offences which had resulted in a significant decrease in the level of burglaries.

·         The majority of thefts from vehicles were targeting loose articles which had been left in vehicles, and in particular loose change.

·         The police had been dealing with an increase in complaints of anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of Cheadle Hulme railway station.

·         It was commented that the passage adjacent to Bryant’s Furniture in Cheadle Hulme had been a particular focus for anti-social behaviour.  In response, it was stated that this passageway had previously been stopped up but had to be reopened as it formed a Public Right of Way.

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.

One public question was submitted relating to parking provision for large scale events being held in Bramhall Park.

In response it was stated that discussions had been held with the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) in relation to parking provision at the park and that work was taking place to identify ways to mitigate against the impact of the high demand for parking on local residents during large scale events at the park.

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.

The Chair reported that the Public Realm Inspector would be unable to attend this meeting of the Area Committee, and that a report providing a summary of the work of the Public Realm services in the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South area would be circulated to members of the Area Committee separately.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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

On the 13th September 2016, extreme rainfall events hit parts of south west England and the south Pennines, with significant flooding observed across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and also in parts of west Cornwall.  The rainfall event significantly affected Stockport, with the borough receiving approximately 44% of its total monthly rainfall in just one day. Leading up to this day Stockport had experienced a period of warm dry weather and as a result ground conditions were not saturated and water levels within the local watercourses were quite low. However, the volume and intensity of rainfall overloaded the local drainage system, causing surface water flooding throughout large parts of the borough.

This report presents the various aspects of the flood events in September and specifically incorporates a draft Independent Section 19 Investigation Report in accordance with the Flood & Water Management Act (FWMA) on the investigation into the flooding events undertaken by Jacobs Consulting Engineers.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the draft Jacobs Section 19 Report for the September 2016 floods in Appendix A and recommend that the Executive approves the final report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a commentary on the various aspects of the flood events in the Borough on 13 September and specifically incorporating a draft Independent Section 19 Investigation Report in accordance with the Flood & Water Management Act on the investigation into the flooding events undertaken by Jacobs Consulting Engineers.

·         Members in affected wards needed to be promptly informed of appropriate emergency contacts.

·         Bramhall did not factor significantly within the report as it fell below the reporting threshold, however the locality did suffer from flooding and had proven to be susceptible to flooding.

·         Concern was expressed that the report did not fully explore the responsibility of United Utilities and the potential contribution of their drainage network in the recent flooding incidents.

·         The report provided a good commentary on the incident of flooding, however the recommendations contained within the report were weak and did not identify any actions beyond those that a reasonable authority would be expected to already be undertaking.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider an application from Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of making highway repairs to Billys Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

David Rawstron attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of making highway repairs to Billys Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £495 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association towards the cost of making highway repairs to Billys Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

To consider an application from the Phoenix Morris Troupe, Cheadle Hulme for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the cost of clothes and materials for the troupe.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Phoenix Morris Troupe, Cheadle Hulme for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of clothes and materials for the troupe.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £250 (£200 from the Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation and £50 from the Bramhall North ward allocation) to Phoenix Morris Troupe, Cheadle Hulme towards the cost of clothes and materials for the troupe.

To consider an application from the Friends of Carrwood for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of task days for volunteers.

Joan Tsalikis attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Friends of Carrwood for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of arranging task days for volunteers.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £1,000 (£750 from the Bramhall North ward allocation and £250 from the Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation) to the Friends of Carrwood towards the cost of arranging task days for volunteers.

To consider an application from Woodford Cricket Club for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of external lighting.

Karen Meese attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Woodford Cricket Club for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of external lighting.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £900 (£500 from the Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation and £200 from each of the Bramhall North and Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) to Woodford Cricket Club towards the cost of external lighting.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Cheshire Parenting Collective CIC seeking support to take over existing lending facilities for baby carriers and training of volunteers to provide advice to parents and pregnancy, birth, infancy and toddlerhood.   

(NOTE: This application will also be considered by the Central Stockport, Cheadle, and Stepping Hill Area Committee on 7 March 2017).

Eleanor Thouret attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Cheshire Parenting Collective CIC for ward flexibility funding to provide support for the takeover of existing lending facilities for baby carriers and training of volunteers to provide advice to parents and pregnancy, birth, infancy and toddlerhood

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £600 (£200 from each ward allocation) to Cheshire Parenting Collective CIC to support the takeover of existing lending facilities for baby carriers and training of volunteers to provide advice to parents and pregnancy, birth, infancy and toddlerhood

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To consider an application the Friends of South Park for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of an opening event for phase 2 of the children’s play area.

Natalie Hughes attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Friends of South for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of an opening event for phase 2 of the children’s play area.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £700 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to the Friends of South Park towards the cost of an opening event for phase 2 of the children’s play area.

To consider an application from Saint Marr’s Charity Event for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of funding a charity event to raise money for St Mary’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

(NOTE: This application will also be considered by the Cheadle Area Committee on 7 March 2017).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the Saint Mary's Charity Event for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of funding a charity event to raise money for St Mary’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £300 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to the Saint Mary's Charity Event towards the cost of funding a charity event to raise money for St Mary’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from ‘Help the Hatters’ towards the cost of a community museum.

(NOTE: This application was previously considered by the Central Stockport Area Committee which requested that the application be submitted to all area committees for consideration).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of ‘Help the Hatters’ for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the cost of a community museum.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to decline to make a grant to ‘Help the Hatters’ on the grounds that the applicant had not sufficiently demonstrated how the application would benefit residents of the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South area.

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. 

Demolition of existing structurally unsound detached house and replacement with a pair of semi-detached houses.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 63073 for the demolition of existing structurally unsound detached house and replacement with a pair of semi-detached houses at 6 Bowen Close, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the street scene.

Erection of new 2 storey family dwelling and outbuilding on vacant land.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 64172 for the erection of new 2 storey family dwelling and outbuilding on vacant land at Oaklands Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on residential amenity.

Single storey outbuilding to rear.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 64178 for a single storey outbuilding to rear at Distaff Farm, Woodford Road, Bramhall, 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 Joint Report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Council Solicitor

The report details a proposal for the dedication of a bridleway over a section of land it owns between the A34 and Three Acres Lane and on Footpath 97(a) Cheadle and Gatley, as shown marked F – G on the plan at Appendix 1. If it dedicates the bridleway, the Council will have maintenance responsibility to bridleway standard for the route.

The Area Committee is also requested to consider the creation of a bridleway which is outside its ownership, as shown marked A – B, B – C, C – D, D – E, and E – F on the plan at Appendix 1. The path would be maintainable at public expense.

The Area Committee is recommended to resolve to:-

(1) Authorise the dedication of a bridleway over the section of the route between points G – F, as shown on the plan at Appendix 1.

(2) Authorise the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the section of the route between points A – F, as shown on the plan at Appendix 1.

Officer contact: Ernest Nama 0161 474 4595 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the dedication of a bridleway over a section of land it owned between the A34 and Three Acres Lane and on Footpath 97(a) Cheadle and Gatley.  The Area Committee was also requested to consider the creation of a bridleway which was outside its ownership.

RESOLVED - (1) That the dedication of a bridleway over the section of the route between points G – F, as shown on the plan at Appendix 1 be approved.

(2) That the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the section of the route between points A – F, as shown on the plan at Appendix 1 be approved.

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

The report outlines the current review of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) and provides an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network.   This is part of the ongoing consultation reviewing our current ROWIP. To do this, we want to know what people think of the current Rights of Way network and their priorities on how it could be improved. The ROWIP review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and it is not limited to recorded Public Rights of Way.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the ongoing consultation reviewing the current Rights of Way Improvement Plan and seeking comments on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

It was commented that Stockport did a lot of work to publicise public rights of way and that any work that can be done to further educate the public on their role and where they were located would be welcomed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report seeks comments regarding the proposed highway traffic regulation orders associated with the proposed Cycle City Ambition Grant 2 (CCAG2) scheme.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders contained in Appendices A and B of the report and, subject to no objections being received within twenty-one days from the advertisement date, the Orders be made.

Officer Contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or email: mark.james@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a schedule of proposed highway traffic regulation orders associated with the Cycle City Ambition Grant 2 scheme in the Cheadle Hulme area.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) be recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders contained in Appendices A and B of the report and, subject to no objections being received within twenty-one days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Orders.

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

The report details measures that have been developed to mitigate the effects on traffic for the Gillbent Road area of Cheadle Hulme when the A6MARR is opened in late 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) gives approval to the following:-

·         The scheme elements as described in Section 2.1 of this report;

·         The statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders as listed in the schedule and plan within Appendix C of this report; and

·         Subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertising date agree that the Orders can be made.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson/ Nick Whelan on telephone number 0161 474 4351/4907 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) detailing measures that had been developed to mitigate the effects on traffic for the Gillbent Road area of Cheadle Hulme when the A6MARR was opened in late 2017.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was noted that the proposal to introduce a section of cycle lane on the western side of Gillbent Road had been removed from the final report following representations made by local members that the proposed measure would have limited benefit.

·         Concern was expressed that Section 5 of the report stated that “no subsequent comments received from the local councillors regarding the proposals” following an email being sent to them at the beginning of the consultation.  Ward councillors stated that this statement was factually incorrect and that upon receiving the email members had met with relevant officers to discuss the proposals in detail.  It was further stated that it was regrettable that such an inaccurate statement had been included within the report.

·         It was commented that the hours for a number of the time limited traffic regulation orders were too narrow.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) be recommended to give approval to the following:-

·         The scheme elements as described in Section 2.1 of the report;

·         The statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders as listed in the schedule and plan within Appendix C of the report; and

·         Subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertising date, the subsequent making of the Orders.

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

Following a request from the Friends of South Park, a scheme has been developed to provide a Toucan crossing on Grove Lane, close to the junction with Gillbent Lane, which will require the relocation of the eastbound bus stop.  Local consultation indicates a mixed response to this proposal, but it is considered that the improved pedestrian and cycle facilities would represent a significant improvement in amenity.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on this report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) approves the following:

·         Approve the scheme elements as described in Section 2.1 of this report;

·         Approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders as listed in the schedule and plan within Appendix C of this report; and

·         Subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertising date agree that the Orders can be made.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not include don 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 the proposed Orders could be implemented in sufficient time prior to the opening of the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road.)

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to provide a Toucan crossing on Grove Lane, close to the junction with Gillbent Lane, which would require the relocation of the eastbound bus stop.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was suggested that the proposed location for the crossing was not ideal and that it should be located nearer to South Park and Manchester Rugby Club.  In response it was stated that due to the number of access points onto the road in the immediate vicinity, it was not possible to implement a controlled crossing at another location

·         Consideration should be given to the signalisation of the roundabout at the junction of Grove Lane/ Gillbent Road/ Stanley Road. It was suggested that it may be difficult to introduce a signalised junction at this location which would also allow pedestrian movements while making improvements to the flow of traffic.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) be recommended to give approval to the following:-

·         The scheme elements as described in Section 2.1 of this report;

·         The statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders as listed in the schedule and plan within Appendix C of this report; and

·         That subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertising date agree the subsequent making of the Orders.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to investigate the feasibility of the signalisation of the roundabout at the junction of Grove Lane/ Gillbent Road/ Stanley Road.

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

The report details a request from the owner of the NISA shop opposite Bramhall Green, in Bramhall if it would be possible to install a sign in the car park adjacent to the store, which states that parking should only be for 20 minutes. 

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertisement of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order, at a cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

Limited Waiting 20 minutes Mon – Sat 8am – 6pm (No Return within 1 Hour)

Bridge Lane Car Park opposite Bramhall Green, adjacent to the NISA store

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a request from the owner of the NISA shop opposite Bramhall Green in Bramhall if it would be possible to install a sign in the car park adjacent to the store, which states that parking should only be for 20 minutes

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertisement of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order, at a cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

Limited Waiting 20 minutes Mon – Sat 8am – 6pm (No Return within 1 Hour)

Bridge Lane Car Park opposite Bramhall Green, adjacent to the NISA store.

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

The report outlines a petition received from a resident on the section of Hill Top Avenue, between Upton Avenue and Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme, asking if a ‘Residents Permit Scheme’ can be introduced.

However, as the request does not fall in to the criterion set out in section 2.10 of the report, the Council do not support the request for short term parking restrictions during the day, to prevent all day parking.

The Area Committee is recommended to take no further action.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the Council’s response to a petition received from a resident on the section of Hill Top Avenue, between Upton Avenue and Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme, asking if a ‘Residents Permit Scheme’ can be introduced.

Councillors expressed their regret that after a prolonged period of time since the petition had been submitted, the Council was suggesting that no further action be taken to address the petitioners’ concerns.  Members noted that a report had been submitted to the last meeting of the Area Committee, but which was subsequently withdrawn that had suggested a compromise position.

In response, it was commented that traffic regulation orders could only be introduced to protect the safety and operation of the highway and, in limited circumstances, to prohibit waiting in certain locations where it was safe to do so and did not affect the operation of the highway.  In the circumstances, it was not considered that this location met the necessary criteria for the introduction of any further traffic regulation orders.

RESOLVED – That no further action be taken.

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

In October 2015, Traffic Services purchased 4 mobile speed signs (Speed Indication Devices or SIDs) to be used across the Borough to assess traffic speeds and remind drivers who are exceeding the speed limit, to “slow down”.   Additional signs have been purchased using Manor and Werneth ward budgets for exclusive use in each of these wards.

The Service has subsequently received a request from the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme Ward Spokespersons to prepare a report on the purchasing and managing a SID to be used exclusively in this area committee’s area.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the Corporate Director’s report and decide what action they wish to take with regards to the purchase / erection / management of a SID sign for the exclusive use within Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

Officer contact: David Warburton on 0161 474 2078 or email: david.warburton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the acquisition of a Mobile Speed Indication Device.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to a future meeting of the Area Committee pending clarification of whether the acquisition would be by a single ward or on Area Committee-wide basis.

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

To consider an application from Stockport Schools Sport Partnership Team to hold a Schools Olympic Legacy Trail on 4 July 2017.

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

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: iain.bate@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 an application from Stockport Schools Sport Partnership Team for the use of Bramhall Park to hold a Schools Olympic Legacy Trail on 4 July 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider an application from Churches Together in Cheadle Hulme to hold an Easter service in Oak Meadow Park on 15 April 2017.

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

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: iain.bate@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 an application from the Churches Together in Cheadle Hulme for the use of Oak Meadow to hold an Easter service on 15 April 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider an application from the Friends of South Park to hold a Summer Fair on 16 July 2017.

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

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: iain.bate@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 an application the Friends of South Park for the use of South Park to hold a Summer Fair on 16 July 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager

At the meeting of the Constitution Working Party held on 8 February 2017 Members agreed that a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Cheadle Area Committee and the Bramhall Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee regarding whether the Cheadle Hulme North Ward and the Cheadle Hulme South Ward should sit within the same Area Committee

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

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on 0161 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee’s views on whether the Cheadle Hulme North Ward and the Cheadle Hulme South Ward should sit within the same Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The conglomeration Cheadle Hulme South ward with the two Bramhall wards and its separation from the Cheadle Hulme North ward amounted to an accident of history that did not reflect or respect the single cohesive community of Cheadle Hulme.

·         Cheadle Hulme was the only community in the Borough which was split between two area committees.

·         There were a number of current issues that affected the wider Cheadle Hulme area that would most effectively and sensibly be considered by a single decision-making body.

·         Concern was expressed that the removal of the Cheadle Hulme South ward from the remit of the area committee would create a disjuncture for the community in the south of the Cheadle Hulme South ward which had a synergy with the Bramhall area rather than Cheadle Hulme.

·         It was contended that many residents in Cheadle Hulme North had a greater connection with the Cheadle district centre than Cheadle Hulme and so would not be better served by changes to the current boundaries of area committees to amalgamate it with Cheadle Hulme South in a single area committee.

·         There was no significant demand for changes to local governance structures.

·         The current political balance on the area committee with representation from three political parties was conducive to balance debate and democratic challenge.

·         There were already mechanisms for the area committee to consider issues in the Cheadle Hulme North ward which had an impact on the Cheadle Hulme South ward.

RESOLVED - (7 for, 2 against) That the Executive be recommended to make no changes to the position of the Cheadle Hulme South within the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

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.

Members expressed concern in relation to the length of time being taken for some previously approved schemes to be implemented and it was suggested that it may be useful to incorporate timescales within the report by which the proposed actions would be completed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.