Agenda and minutes

To approve as correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 4 August 2022.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 August 2022 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:

Personal Interest

Park application: ‘Wilder Weekend’ Event at Heaton Norris Park

To report that the Deputy Chief Executive has taken urgent action under the Constitution to give approval to an application from Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host a two day event in Heaton Norris Park on Saturday 24 September and Sunday 25 September, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

The decision had been taken as urgent action as the event was due to take place in advance of the next meeting of the Area Committee and as such, the ordinary approval process could not be followed.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair congratulated Councillor Georgia Lynott following her election on 13October 2022.

Leaflets detailing information relating to the Warm Space Project were provided to members for distribution to local residents.

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.

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

Inspector Ian Ashenden (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 Central Stockport Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Priorities continued to be improving response times, use of stop and search powers, and burglaries.

·         Work was planned, together with Stockport County Community Trust, to deliver sessions in schools around anti-social behaviour.

·         Six arrests for conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs had been made following a joint operation with the Organised Crime Team and National Crime Agency.

·         Safer streets funding had been secured focusing on retail crime and supporting independent traders in the town centre, Brinnington, and Lancashire Hill; the surveying of local traders on concerns and support requirements had taken place.

·         Statistics had shown a significant reduction in youth disorder and anti-social behaviour since April 2022. Members were advised that additional officer presence in the town centre, outreach and youth workers, as well as mounted units, had contributed to the reduction.

·         Members noted the success of Operation Urban, which had resulted in arrests of people involved in loan shark activity.

·         Operation Treacle focused on preventative measures to tackle anti-social behaviour around Halloween and Bonfire Night. This included but was not limited to, working with the British Transport Police, making test purchases, clearing areas after bonfires, outreach work, and tenancy warnings.

·         Members raised concerns relating to the ongoing challenge of off-road bikes. It was noted that a dedicated inbox had been shared to residents where images could be shared with officers more easily, and that reporting information to Crimestoppers was anonymous.

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

Two petitions were submitted as follows:

·         Relating to the proposed Marple Lane and Hempshaw Lane Highway Scheme with 1677 signatories.

·         Relating to the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme on Osborne Road, Cale Green with 22 signatories.

A nomination for Woodbank Hall to be declared as an asset of community value was also received by the Area Committee. It was noted that although this was not a petition, members duly received the nomination and noted that a report on the proposal would be brought to a future meeting of the Area Committee for consideration.

RESOLVED – (1) That the petition in relation to the proposals for the Marple Lane and Hempshaw Lane Highway Scheme be referred to the Director of Place Management for investigation and response.

(2) That the petition in relation to permit parking on Osborne Road, Cale Green, be referred to the Director of Place Management for investigation and response.

(3) That the nomination for Woodbank Hall to be declared as an asset of community value be referred to the council’s Property Services Manager to prepare a report on the proposal for consideration by members at a future meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider a presentation of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support

Services & Deputy Chief Executive.

Communities across Stockport and the UK came together in the earliest days of

the COVID pandemic to provide support and neighbourliness, and this continued

throughout the pandemic.

Communities then turned their energy towards commemoration of this period; this

happened organically and without statutory intervention. With this in mind, the

Council has used a variety of networks to promote the COVID Commemoration

Project and a number of proposals have been received from communities across

Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and consider the

proposals (if any) for projects within the area represented by the Area

Committee.

Officer contact: Holly Rae 0161 474 301 | holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk

Lindsey Mallory (Service Manager Public Sector Reform and Neighbourhoods, Stockport Council) attended the meeting and made a presentation in relation to a number of proposals that had been made by residents as part of the COVID Commemoration Project within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee. It was noted that for the Central Stockport area, this included a proposal to develop and bury a time capsule and to install a parklet.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Two proposals had been received for the Brinnington & Central ward. Members welcomed the development of these projects and suggested that members be updated as to their progression, including costings.

·         It was suggested that further information about the COVID Commemoration Fund be circulated to members of the Area Committee to consider further proposals.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of members of the Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

The report outlines the current position with Stockport County Football Club’s rise to the Football League and concerns raised in relation to pressure on the existing Edgeley Resident Parking Scheme with on street match day parking, low cost or free commuter parking and the development of the football club in the future.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider and comment on the following proposals:-

(1)  Immediate action required to establish Coach parking and pick up points and ‘Blue Route’ access to the Ground in emergencies, to be reviewed by the Safety Advisory Group

(2) End September - Highway Officers to review the existing sticker overlay scheme and look at feasibility of reducing the frequency of installing stickers.

(3) Beginning of October- Monthly updates to Ward Cllrs on progress.

(4) By Mid-October - Signage to the ground showing walking routes to be assessed. Traffic Services to carry out non match day and match day assessments of walking routes from the train station to identify pinch points and separation of home and away fans.

(5) By Mid-October - Alternative parking areas to be identified by Stockport County and SMBC.

(6) End of October - Existing Variable Messaging Signs to be used to direct cars to suitable car parking locations on match days.

(7) End of October - Subject to feedback from the Stockport County travel survey there is opportunity to use both County and Council websites and social media channels to further promote the parking restrictions that are in place and encourage more sustainable travel modes. Stockport County and Stockport Council Comms teams to agree joint messaging.

(8) End of October - the current Residents Parking Scheme needs to be reviewed in relation to the issuing of paper permits. Alternate systems which are more robust to be considered and costed.

(9) Progress with finalising the brief to carry out a wider study for Edgeley on the impact of commuter parking linked to the proximity of the railway station and Town Centre.

Officer contact: Richard Daniels 0161 218 1621 | richard.daniels@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in relation pressures on the existing Edgeley Resident Parking Scheme in light of Stockport County Football Club’s rise to the Football League, as well as issues of commuter parking.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Members noted the concerns raised by residents in relation to match day parking.

·         Members welcomed the suggestion of increased partnership working between the club and council to resolve local parking issues.

·         Members felt that creating a map of zones, conducting a wider survey and piece of work generally on the parking issues faced locally, would be beneficial to residents, the club and council in establishing and embedding a longer term solution for parking in the area.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report and actions be noted.

(2) That the Director of Development and Regeneration be requested to carry out a wider piece of work for Edgeley on parking matters, including the impact of match day and commuter parking and the interplay between these issues and any proposed and existing schemes, and that a report be brought back to a future meeting of the Area Committee for consideration.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director (Corporate & Support Services) (to begin no earlier than 6.30pm).

(a) To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

(c) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director on any planning issues relevant to the area.

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 Corporate & Support Services 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 upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

The Chair outlined the procedure for public speaking on planning applications.

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide warehouse and office building, with associated landscaping, parking and access improvement.

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

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey 0161 474 3544 | dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/078673 for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide warehouse and office building, with associated landscaping, parking and access improvement at 46 - 47 Europa Business Park, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Heath, Stockport,

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.

Demolition of a detached garage and erection of a new detached dwelling.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and satisfactory completion of a S106 agreement.

Officer contact: Brian McParland | brian.mcparland@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/082031 for the demolition of a detached garage and erection of a new detached dwelling at Land Adjacent To 17 Lorgill Close, Davenport, Stockport,

a member of the public spoke in objection to the application; and

a representative of 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 in the light of the Area Committee’s concerns with regard to the potential for the overdevelopment of the site.

Application for outline planning permission for the construction of one dwelling, seeking approval of the means of access, layout and landscaping (matters of appearance and scale are reserved for future consideration).

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

Officer contact: Chris Smyton 0161 474 3657 | chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/083720 for the construction of one dwelling, seeking approval of the means of access, layout and landscaping at Land at Maple Close, Heaviley, Stockport,

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

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

For the motion 1, against 2, abstentions 3.

MOTION NOT CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED –That the application be referred to the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee for consideration and determination.

Change of Use of Dwelling to Provide 5 Flats for Young People Aged 16 to 18 Years Old with Staff flat (6 flats in total) within Use Class C2 (Retrospective) and erection of bin store.

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

Officer contact: Chris Smyton 0161 474 3657 | chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/085304 to change the use of a dwelling to provide 5 flats for young people aged 16 to 18 years old with staff flat (6 flats in total) within use class C2 (Retrospective) and erection of bin store at 9 Aberdeen Crescent, Edgeley, Stockport,

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.

Demolition of single-storey garage, site clearance and erection of a 2-bedroom, 2-storey detached house.

The Area Committee is recommended to authorise the Corporate Director for Corporate & Support Services & Deputy Chief Executive to determine the application pending the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in relation to the provision and maintenance of recreation and amenity open space and facilities.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton 0161 474 3657 | chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/085693 for the demolition of single-storey garage, site clearance and erection of a 2-bedroom, 2-storey detached house at 48 Brinnington Road, Portwood, Stockport,

a member of the public spoke in objection to the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in the light of the Area Committee’s concerns with regard to the potential for the overdevelopment of the site.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 residential buildings (Use Class C3) of 7, 10 and 15 storeys and 2 commercial units (Use Class E), public realm, landscaping, access, car and cycle parking and associated works.

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

Officer contact: Jane Chase 0161 474 3550 | jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/083694 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 residential buildings (Use Class C3) of 7, 10 and 15 storeys and 2 commercial units (Use Class E), public realm, landscaping, access, car and cycle parking and associated works at Sainsbury’s, Warren Street, Stockport, SK1 1UB,

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.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and 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 Central Stockport Area Committee area.

The area committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates 0161 474 3219 | 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) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

To consider objections received to the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for the Mayor’s Challenge Fund (MCF) Romiley to Stockport Walking and Cycling Route scheme in the Edgeley Road area.

The Area Committee is asked to consider the report and recommend that the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration makes the orders as advertised.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan 07800618251 | nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing objections received to the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for the Mayor’s Challenge Fund (MCF) Romiley to Stockport Walking and Cycling Route scheme in the Edgeley Road area.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member (Economy & Regeneration) be recommended to make the orders as advertised.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report seeks approval for an Origin & Destination Survey to be commissioned on the Portwood Estate.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services gives approval to the undertaking of an Origin & Destination Survey on the Portwood Estate at a total cost of £3,000, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington & Central ward allocation).

Contact officer: Nicola Ryan 0161 474 4409 | nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval for an Origin & Destination Survey to be commissioned on the Portwood Estate.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to give approval to the undertaking of an Origin & Destination Survey on the Portwood Estate at a total cost of £3,000, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington & Central ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out a proposed review of the Davenport and Cale Green permit parking zone following 3 months of operation.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

(1) Agree that the upcoming review scheduled for December 2022 (after 10 months of the scheme being operative) include all frontages (business and residential) within the scheme to attain wholesome feedback.

(2) Give approval to the making of the following Experimental ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order:-

Proposed ETRO (No waiting at any time)

Adswood Lane West:

North side – From a point 159 metres east of its junction with Shaw Road South to a point 189 metres east of its junction with Shaw Road South.

South side – From a point 28 metres east of its junction with Warren Road to a point 78 metres east of its junction with Warren Road.

Officer contact: Noel Nhengu 07977344015 | noel.nhengu@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which set out a proposed review of the Davenport and Cale Green permit parking zone following 3 months of operation.

Members were advised that evening viewings would be undertaken to address some of the issues raised by the petition organiser in relation to permit parking on Osbourne Road, Cale Green, earlier in the meeting.

RESOLVED – (1) That a review of the Davenport and Cale Green permit parking zone following 10 months of operation be undertaken in December 2022, to include all frontages (business and residential) within the scheme area; and

(2) That approval be given to the making of the following Experimental ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order:

Proposed Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (No waiting at any time)

Adswood Lane West:

North side – From a point 159 metres east of its junction with Shaw Road South to a point 189 metres east of its junction with Shaw Road South.

South side – From a point 28 metres east of its junction with Warren Road to a point 78 metres east of its junction with Warren Road.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillors Peers, Sorton, Waters and Wynne.

It has been reported that there is a perennial issue of anti-social parking by delivery drivers at fast food premises in Stockport Town Centre. Nuisance parking is leading to blocked footways, blocked junctions and making it dangerous for pedestrians and motorists in the area.

Members have recommended that the Area Committee asks McDonalds to suspend their delivery system until proper marshalling and policing has been introduced, and contribute towards infrastructure such as bollards that will protect the footway in these high footfall areas.If not, for the Neighbourhood and Legal Departments to explore the feasibility of serving a Community Protection Notice on individual problem restaurants that are permitting this anti-social and nuisance parking relating to their businesses or to consider a Town Centre wide Public Space Protection Order bylaw powers it possess under Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

A representative of the Director of Place Management attended the meeting and provided an update in relation to community safety concerns arising from parking issues experienced outside McDonald’s on Station Road, as well as issues parking issues on Wellington Road South and Merseyway.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         A Legal Order enabling Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) to issue parking tickets immediately would take effect within the next two to four weeks. It was noted that CEO’s worked until 11pm.

·         Issues experienced on Merseyway would also be addressed by a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), specifically, no loading and/ or parking, which would be presented to Legal Officers week commencing 24 October 2022 to progress. Further, amendments would be made to the Limited Waiting Order to Short Stay to enable drivers to pick up deliveries.

·         It was noted that Station Road was the main route into Stockport town centre for Edgeley residents, and McDonald’s and delivery drivers alike had a responsibility to ensure the safety of pedestrians. It was asked that the actions due to be implemented be carefully monitored to ensure their effectiveness, and in the case that they do not resolve the issues, further options be explored.

·         Members were advised that Public Space Protection Orders could only be sought once the TRO route had been exhausted.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out the intention of The Friends of Cale Green to repeat their successful 'Xmas in the Park' event on Sunday 4 December 2022, and asks the Area Committee to consider the application.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to an application received from The Friends of Cale Green to hold a 'Xmas in the Park' event at Cale Green Park on Sunday 4 December 2022, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

Officer contact: Josephine Holmes 0161 474 3278 | josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from The Friends of Cale Green to repeat their successful 'Xmas in the Park' event on Sunday 4 December 2022.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out the intention of Funtopia Ltd to hold Funtopia Family Inflatable events at Woodbank Memorial Park on 18 June 2023 and 27 August 2023, and asks the Area Committee to consider the application.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to an application received from Funtopia Ltd to hold Funtopia Family Inflatable events at Woodbank Memorial Park on 18 June 2023 and 27 August 2023, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

Officer contact: Kath Hughes 0161 474 4418 | kath.hughes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Funtopia Ltd to hold Funtopia Family Inflatable events at Woodbank Memorial Park on 18 June 2023 and 27 August 2023.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a funding request from Friends of Heaton Norris Park towards the cost of suppling and installing an outdoor table tennis facility at Heaton Norris Park.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to an allocation of £3,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central ward allocation) as a contribution towards the cost of suppling and installing an outdoor table tennis facility at Heaton Norris Park.

Officer contact: Josephine Holmes 0161 474 3278 | josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk  

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a funding request from Friends of Heaton Norris Park towards the cost of suppling and installing an outdoor table tennis facility at Heaton Norris Park.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the allocation of £3,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central ward allocation) as a contribution towards the cost of suppling and installing an outdoor table tennis facility at Heaton Norris Park.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wynne.

The Area Committee is asked to consider reviewing the £150 cost for the installation/ removal of advisory disabled bays. It is reported that, at present, individual highway ward spokespersons make decisions as to the funding of the markings from delegated ward budgets. If this facility is to be retained, or if there is to be a change in respect of funding, the Area Committee would be required to request that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services review this.

The Chair reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wynne.

Councillor Wynne provided an update to the Area Committee in relation to the cost, installation and removal of advisory disabled bays.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Concerns were raised as to Delegated Ward Budget allocated to wards each year, which had remained the same for a number of years (£10,750) whilst the cost of infrastructure and works continued to rise. Concerns were then raised specifically in relation to the subsidising of the installation and removal of advisory disabled bays, and the feasibility of continuing to provide this valued service to residents from the Delegated Ward Budget in light of budgetary pressures.

·         The importance of this valued service was reiterated, and it was queried as to whether the service could be funded via an alternative avenue.

·         It was noted that some parts of the borough faced higher ward budgetary pressures than others due to differences in population density and other factors. This meant that some budgets depleted at a faster pace than others, and wards felt pressure to come up with alternative ways to prioritise works.

·         Members felt that it was important to consider more detailed information around costings and the impact of any changes, and asked that the Cabinet Member be requested to provide a report to Area Committee on the matter.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be requested to provide a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee reviewing the cost, installation and removal of advisory disabled bays in relation to the Delegated Ward Budget allocations.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Stewart.

The report details a proposed highway maintenance scheme at the St Marys Way highway verge.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the  felling and pruning of trees along the highway verge of St Marys Way which currently do not meet criteria for works under the council policy at a cost of £5,817 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor ward allocation).

Officer contact: Anthony Crook 0161 474 4572 | anthony.crook@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposed highway maintenance scheme at the St Marys Way highway verge.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the felling and pruning of trees along the highway verge of St Marys Way at a cost of £5,817, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor ward allocation).

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wynne.

The Chair reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wynne.

Councillor Wynne reported on the need for a public facing guide for Alleyway greening projects.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         It was noted that members of the public wanted to improve and utilise alleyways, but that there was no guidance on what could be done with alleyways for this purpose.

·         Members felt that alleyways could be better utilised, and could be places for greenery.

·         Members hoped a guide for use by residents could be created in time for next summer.

RESOLVED – That a representative of the Neighbourhood’s Department be requested to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee in relation to a need for a public facing guide for Alleyway greening projects.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and 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 ward flexibility funding and delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Charlotte Griffin 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.griffin@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) 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. The report also set out the latest position on the ward flexibility funding and delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.