Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 March 2025.

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 Be / Here MCR CIC for Ward Flexibility Funding for a total grant of £670 (£71 from Bramhall North and £71 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of equipment and promotion for mental health workshops for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

To consider an application received from Bramhall in Bloom for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £1,000 (£250 from Bramhall North and £750 from Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) towards the cost of replanting large and small planters in preparation for a Summer and Winter show later this year.

To consider an application received from Play for Ward Flexibility Funding for a total grant of £994.70 (£124.34 from Bramhall North, £248.67 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £124.34 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of equipment required to host chess clubs aimed at home schooled children at two Stockport libraries.

To consider an application received from Rotary Club of Bramhall and Woodford for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £750 (£250 from Bramhall North, £250 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £250 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of hosting the annual Duck Race and Family Fun Day held in Bramhall Park.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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 Executive Director for People and Neighbourhoods.

The report provides the latest update on Stockport Live Well building on the report brought in September 2024 on the Neighbourhoods and Prevention Programme, specifically neighbourhood profiles and outlines the key areas of focus for the next 12 months, in particular an update on development of the Stockport neighbourhood model (including networks, meetings, coordination and leadership).

The Area Committee is asked to: -

(1)  Comment on and to note the report.

(2)  Provide local advice to the development of the networks in particular to suggest venues for future network meetings.

Officer contact: Carolyn Anderson | carolyn.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management

The report details an application from The Museums Services Team at Bramall Hall to hold their annual outdoor live theatre events on the croquet lawn to the side of the hall between 4 and 9pm on Sunday 13 July and Sunday 20 July.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval and the application be granted subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges

Officer Contact: James J. Collins by email: james.j.collins@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club who have applied to hold their annual Duck Race and Family Fun Day at Bramhall Park. The proposed date is Sunday 18 May 2025 starting at 11 and 4pm, with access required between 7am and 6pm. The event donates 80% of the money raised to a nominated charity and the remaining 20% goes to the Clubs Charity account which goes on to support other charities and local causes.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges.

Officer contact: James J. Collins by email: james.j.collins@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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: Caleb Harris on 0161 474 3229 or by email: caleb.harris@stockport.gov.uk