Agenda and minutes

The Chair advised the Committee that Councillor Sheila Bailey had sadly passed away on 3 August 2022. Councillor Mark Hunter and Councillor Brian Bagnall paid tribute to her work as a Councillor and for the residents of Edgeley and Cheadle Heath since she was first elected to the Council in 1990.

All those present at the meeting were invited to stand for a minute’s silence as a mark of respect.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 June 2022.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 23 June 2022 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.

The Chair read a briefing paper relating to Stockport pensioners and elements of their pensions that they could be entitled to. Further information could be obtained by contacting Stockport Support Hub on 0161 474 1042 or by checking their eligibility online at Gov.uk.

It was reported that a ‘Worker Bee’ market would be taking place between 10am and 3pm in Cheadle Hulme precinct on Saturday 17^th September.

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

Inspector Martin Baker (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:-

·         That the priority within the local policing district was to reduce residential and vehicle burglary over the next month.

·         It was noted that there had been a rise in criminal damage and arson offences in the local area, although there was no apparent link between these cases.

·         It was commented that there had also been a rise in harassment offences, although 90% of these were based around disputes on social media that were being reported to the police.

·         That education work was being done with taxi companies and drivers to combat a recent rise in fare dodging from taxis.

·         It was noted that few people arrested in relation to burglaries in the area live in Stockport, with criminals from outside the area targeting Bramhall in particular for this type of crime. It was commented that this often required investigations to use more forensic evidence to identify the perpetrators.

·         It was commented that a recently reported racial attack in Cheadle Hulme had been an isolated incident, with the offender having been arrested within an hour of the assault.

·         That the local policing team were working on improving call handling to reduce the impact on officer time.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Martin Baker 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 on any matters in the powers or duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out within the Code of Practice.

No public questions were submitted.

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 Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) 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 for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Renew Stockport – Iranian Community Support for a grant of £300 (£100 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of training amateur actors (refugees & asylum seekers) to perform a drama for Farsi speakers in Stockport.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Iranian Community Support for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of training amateur actors (refugees & asylum seekers) to perform a drama for Farsi speakers in Stockport.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Iranian Community Support for a grant of £300 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£100 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of training amateur actors (refugees & asylum seekers) to perform a drama for Farsi speakers in Stockport.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Society for a grant of £200 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation only) towards the cost of purchasing bedding plants, which will help to strengthen the allotment Society’s ties with the local community and benefit the appearance of the main road of Cheadle Hulme.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Society for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of purchasing bedding plants, which will help to strengthen the allotment Society’s ties with the local community and benefit the appearance of the main road of Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Society for a grant of £200 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation only) towards the cost of purchasing bedding plants, which will help to strengthen the allotment Society’s ties with the local community and benefit the appearance of the main road of Cheadle Hulme.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Defibulous for a grant of £1,626 (Bramhall North ward allocation only) towards the cost of purchasing a defibrillator and lockable box to ensure the safe storage of the defibrillator.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Defibulous for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of purchasing a defibrillator and lockable box to ensure the safe storage of the defibrillator.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Defibulous for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation only) towards the cost of purchasing a defibrillator and lockable box to ensure the safe storage of the defibrillator.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £999.36 (£56.14 from Bramhall North, £46.14 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £46.14 from Cheadle Hulme South wards allocation) towards the cost of printing newsletters.

(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 as to delay consideration of the application would place the applicant at significant disadvantage in the progression of their project).

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of printing paper copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter to help people suffering from digital poverty and exclusion to engage with the local community and activities.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £148.42 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£56.14 from Bramhall North and £46.14 each from Bramhall South & Woodford and Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of printing paper copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter to help people suffering from digital poverty and exclusion to engage with the local community and activities.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Bramhall Methodist Church for a grant of £1000 (£250 from Bramhall North, £500 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £250 from Cheadle Hulme South wards allocation) towards the cost of repurposing their hall to create a new Community Hub where local groups/business/charities can meet, making new connections and friends.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Bramhall Methodist Church for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of repurposing their hall to create a new Community Hub where local groups/business/charities can meet, making new connections and friends.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred until a later meeting of the committee, in order for the applicant to attend and present their application.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Place) & Deputy Chief Executive.

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 Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) outlined the procedure for public speaking on planning applications.

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new porch following part demolition of the existing garage and rear extension.

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

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/084162 for a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new porch following part demolition of the existing garage and rear extension at 219 Woodford Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory. Front porch roof extension. External alterations.

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

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/084261 for a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory. Front porch roof extension. External alterations at 386 Chester Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Single storey extension to front, two storey extension to side; two storey extension to rear, single storey extension to rear and external alterations.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/084308 for a single storey extension to front, two storey extension to side; two storey extension to rear, single storey extension to rear and external alterations at 16 Elmsway Bramhall,

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 permissions be granted. 

The installation of two shipping containers for the purpose of a micro brewery within Use Class E(g)(iii) (commercial, business and service uses).

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

Officer Contact: Brian McParland by email: brian.mcparland@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/083867 for the installation of two shipping containers for the purpose of a micro brewery within Use Class E(g)(iii) (commercial, business and service uses) at Woodford Cricket Club, Moor Lane, Woodford,

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

It was then

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions; listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         It was noted that the item in the report relating to 11 Maple Avenue fell within the area covered by Cheadle Area Committee.

·         Members queried a delay in relation to the appeal for 21 Ogden Road. It was commented that the court date had been further adjourned due to illness, with a new date expected to be set in mid-August.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report requests the views of the Committee on the current proposed polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District Review currently underway.

The views of the Area Committee are sought on the proposed polling arrangements. Any comments or suggestions will then be considered, together with those received via the public consultation (Stage 1 and Stage 2).  Revised proposals will be brought back to the Area Committee cycle in October 2022 for consideration prior to a final report being considered by the Cabinet Meeting on 1 November 2022 and the Council Meeting on 17 November 2022.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the views of the Area Committee on the current proposed polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District Review currently underway.

A query was raised in relation to the asterisks on certain polling stations in the report. It was clarified that this denoted a double polling station.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) 'No Waiting At Any Time'.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation orders, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1,200 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Revoke Existing TRO: ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme

West Side: From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Hulme Hall Road, for a distance of 10 meters in a northerly direction.

Proposed TRO: ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme

West Side: From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Hulme Hall Road, for a distance of 46 meters in a northerly direction.

Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme

West Side: From a point 7 meters south of the projected southern kerb line of Brock Drive to a point 10 meters north of the projected northern kerb line of Brock Drive.

Brock Drive, Cheadle Hulme

Both Sides: From the intersection of the western kerb line of Dennison Road for a distance of 10 meters in a westerly direction.

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme.

Members supported this proposal as a means to solve continuing parking issues on Dennison Road, with residents frustrated with parking across their drives during school drop-off times. It was emphasised that enforcement of the TRO would be key once it was implemented.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1,200 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Revoke Existing TRO: ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme

West Side: From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Hulme Hall Road, for a distance of 10 meters in a northerly direction.

Proposed TRO: ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme

West Side: From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Hulme Hall Road, for a distance of 46 meters in a northerly direction.

Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme

West Side: From a point 7 meters south of the projected southern kerb line of Brock Drive to a point 10 meters north of the projected northern kerb line of Brock Drive.

Brock Drive, Cheadle Hulme

Both Sides: From the intersection of the western kerb line of Dennison Road for a distance of 10 meters in a westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons (HWS) and the monitoring of the Area Committee Delegated Budgets and outlines proposals to make changes to the financial thresholds for decisions to be taken under delegated authority by the Director of Place Management.

The Area Committee is recommended to authorise the Director of Place Management, in consultation with the Highway Ward Spokesperson(s), to spend up to £1,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget in connection with the schedule of minor, non-regulatory, matters identified in Section 2.6 of the report; and up to £2,500 in connection with pedestrian dropped crossings subject to all area committees giving approval to the revision of the delegation thresholds.

Officer Contact: Eraina Smith on Tel: 474 4911 or email: eraina.smith@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons (HWS) and the monitoring of the Area Committee Delegated Budgets and outlining proposals to make changes to the financial thresholds for decisions to be taken under delegated authority by the Director of Place Management.

RESOLVED – That the Director of Place Management be authorised to, in consultation with Highway Ward Spokesperson(s), to spend up to £1,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget in connection with the schedule of minor, non-regulatory, matters identified in Section 2.6 of the report; and up to £2,500 in connection with pedestrian dropped crossings, subject to all area committees giving approval to the revision of the delegation thresholds.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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: Georgia Latham on 0161 474 3229 or email: georgia.latham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and detailing the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also included the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.