Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2024.

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

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

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.

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

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.

To consider an application received from Stockport and District Society of Model Engineers Limited for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £1,500 (£500 from each ward allocation) towards the cost replacement batteries to charge electric locomotives, provide lighting and power small tools at the miniature railway, South Park, Cheadle Hulme.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

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 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk  

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details of a proposal to resurface part of the footway on Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following maintenance scheme at a cost of £24,300 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme – Footway resurfacing from 42a to the Co-Op store. Part contribution totalling £24,300.00.

Officer contact: Simon Sherry on 0161 474 2420 or email simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report seeks approval for the supply and installation of 5 no. Middleton Bollards outside no. 84 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, to prevent motorists from parking their vehicles on the footway and causing an obstruction for motorists and pedestrians.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services gives approval to the installation of x5 no. Middleton style bollards at a cost of £2,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

Officer contact: Diane Knight by email at: diane.knight@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee is invited to consider the arrangements for Ward Spokespersons for the Bramhall South & Woodford Ward with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the appointment of a further Highway Ward Spokesperson for the Bramhall South & Woodford ward.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

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 by email at: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk