Agenda and minutes

To approve as correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 26 January 2023.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 26 January 2023 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.

Personal and prejudicial interest

To report any urgent action taken under the constitution since the last meeting of the committee.

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

The Chair announced that funding was available for residents wishing to put on events to celebrate the King’s coronation.

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.

There were no public questions.

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

Neighbourhood Inspector at Cheadle Heath, Inspector John Pickton, attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors in relation to neighbourhood policing issues within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Inspector Pickton informed the Committee that he had been in post for four weeks and was covering areas including Stockport Central and Brinnington.

·         The Neighbourhood Review was now complete and would be published and its recommendations implemented from 20 March 2023.

·         A new three-week shift pattern would be introduced to ensure that a call out response was available at all times, including night shifts.

·         An additional PC had been appointed for Edgeley, along with a Sergeant in Central Stockport. There would be dedicated officers in each area who would be more visible and proactive.

·         The current policing priorities for the area were burglary, speeding and anti-social behaviour.

·         The funeral of Dean Barnes took place on 1 March 2023. There had been a lot of planning and resources dedicated to the occasion. On the day, several traffic offences were committed and a significant amount of arrests were made. CCTV was being looked at in terms of any further offences committed. Overall, the event was managed and policed properly.

·         Inspector Pickton confirmed that he was available to meet with members and for ‘walk-arounds’.

·         It was reported that there had been a number of incidents involving off-road bikes. Inspector Pickton stated that the overnight location of the stolen bikes was under investigation and that this was a safer resolution than attempting to stop bikes whilst they were in use.

RESOLVED – Members welcomed Inspector Pickton to the role and thanked him for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

Councillor Dickie Davies reported the existence of a petition relating to an application by Adswood United Football Club which had applied to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council for a lease to use Bakers Field. The petition opposed the application. It was available to view on Change.org and had approximately 256 signatures to date.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Area Committee at their meeting held on 26 January 2023.

RESOLVED – That the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance be requested to make arrangements for the item to be programmed onto the agenda of the next meeting of the Area Committee.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Area Committee at their meeting held on 26 January 2023.

Jane Bardsley (Senior Neighbourhood Officer, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to provide an update on Community Payback Schemes.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

• The Community Payback Team were working on a proposal to house an unpaid team at Alexandra Park in order to progress work across the borough, with the initial projects to be undertaken in the Brinnington and Central Stockport areas.
• It was noted that the teams had been working in cemeteries across the borough and had been so doing throughout the pandemic.

·         In response to a question about funding for this scheme, it was advised that there were no exchange of funds, and that in return for providing a space for the crew to be based, along with secure vehicles and supervisors, the borough benefited from the works carried out.

·         There was no conflict of interest in terms of unpaid crews clearing unadopted highways and contractors clearing adopted highways.

·         The rolling programme of works for unpaid crews was paused during the pandemic and going forward the scheme would work on the same basis.

·         The pre-pandemic list of tasks and areas to visit would largely be the same post-pandemic. Neighbourhood officers and councillors would be asked to feed into the list of works and help prioritise resources.

·         The needs of the workers must be considered, which would be picked up as part of the risk assessment for the project.

·         Members requested to be given advanced notice of works being carried out by the crews.

·         Overall, members welcomed the work being carried out on the scheme.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

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 Clerk outlined the procedure for public speaking on planning applications.

Proposed demolition of existing buildings and hard standings, and construction of new apartment building incorporating 73no. apartments, with associated access, landscaping and car parking, and proposed change of use from 'sui generis' uses to Class C3.

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

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

In respect of application DC/086371 for the demolition of existing buildings and hard standings and construction of new apartment building incorporating 73no. apartments with associated access, landscaping and car parking and proposed change of use from ‘sui generis’ uses to Class C3 at Car Wash Centre, King Street West, Stockport, SK3 0DT,

The applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

Proposed change of use from E Class to 11 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis), and external alterations.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission, subject to conditions and the satisfactory completion of a S106 Agreement relating to open space provision.

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

In respect of application DC/087229 for change of use from E Class to 11 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) and external alterations at 109 – 113 Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9AL,

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

It was then

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to (1) request further information about the quality and compliance standards of the proposed development in the light of the Area Committee’s concerns in relation to a potential lack of amenity space; and

(2) determine application DC/087229 for change of use from E Class to 11 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) and external alterations at 109 – 113 Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9AL.

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

It was noted that a resident had reported that there had been a change of ownership of the property at 287 Wellington Road South. Members were advised that there had been no evidence of a change of ownership of the property. Further information would be sought on the matter and an update provided to members at the next meeting of the Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Area Committee at their meeting held on 26 January 2023.

Emma Stubbs (Strategic Head of Neighbourhoods, Stockport Council) attended the meeting, along with three representatives from McDonalds, to respond to members concerns around anti-social parking at McDonalds, Wellington Road.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

• Members were advised that inconsiderate parking relating to food deliveries at the site was not just anti-social, but potentially dangerous and must be addressed as a matter of urgency.

·         Council officers had been working closely with the team at McDonalds to try and find a resolution to the parking issues, and that the council had made it clear that the situation was unacceptable and action must be taken. The safety of pedestrians and customers was the primary concern and a number of proposed solutions had been put to the restaurant.

·         Members welcomed the suggestion that a report on the matter be brought back to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

·         The representatives from McDonalds advised that they were committed to being a good neighbour and that solutions to the problem were being explored, which included but was not limited to, erecting a bollard to prevent customers from turning right on exiting the car park, and establishing a new exit. Members were invited to the restaurant to work collaboratively on a solution to the issue.

·         Concern was expressed about public money spent on this matter and the time taken to reach a resolution on this issue, which could endanger lives. It was felt that McDonalds had taken a laissez-faire attitude to the problem, and could have explored potential solutions sooner.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

This item has been placed on the agenda by Councillor Laura Clingan.

Paul Edgeworth (Property Services Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to provide an update relating to Woodbank Hall and to answer questions from councillors.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         In response to a question about funding, Paul Edgeworth stated that a scheme of works with funding of £250,000 had been secured to help arrest the decline of the building. The funds would focus on addressing the most serious areas of disrepair such as the roof, windows and doors. This work would be carried out by specialist contractors.

·         Due to the tendering process, it was likely to be between four and six months before any work would commence on the site.

·         It was noted that grant funding was difficult to come by and required information about long term use of the building.

·         Long term prospects for Woodbank Hall presented some challenges due to the age, type, location and heritage of the building.

·         Consideration for long-term uses had included education and conversion to apartments, however no viable use had yet been identified.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

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

RESOLVED – That the item ‘Stockport Council’s Policy on Tree Management’ be withdrawn from the agenda.

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

The report provides the Area Committee with an update on developing an Action Plan for creating a strong, vibrant and healthy Edgeley District Centre.   

The Area Committee is recommended to:  

1.    note the partnership approach to developing the Cheadle Action Plan; 

2.    comment on the actions within the Cheadle Action Plan; and

3.    comment on the allocation of funding to priority projects listed in Section 4.3 of the report.    

Officer contact: Helen Walters 0161 474 3734 | helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk   

A representative of the Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the development of an action plan for creating a strong, vibrant and healthy Edgeley District Centre.

Richard Daniels (Direct Centre Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to respond to questions from councillors.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         A visionary workshop had taken place on 20 February 2023, which included a presentation from Stockport Loaves and Fishes who were conducting education workshops in local schools about the issues behind street begging. Further, a resident had presented their PhD study at the workshop, and had suggested the development of an audio history trail of Edgeley.

·         An online survey conducted as part of the work had identified 12 priorities for the area, and requested respondents to choose their top three priorities. 329 responses had been received, as such, officers were confident that the council had a good steer on key actions for the district centre going forward.

·         There had been a letter drop to 40 local traders, informing them about the survey and upcoming workshops. It was noted that no local traders were in attendance at the workshop on 20 February 2023.

·         As part of the work, the council would look to introduce pop up events using empty units for local organisations to use.

·         It was noted that the owner of a boarded up property on Grenville Street had been spoken to about the potential for improving its appearance.

·         It was suggested that options be explored to secure further sources of funding to support the work for creating a strong, vibrant and healthy Edgeley District Centre.

·         An update to the continuing work on the Crime Partnership was given. A crime survey would be conducted with traders on 22 March 2023.

·         The Committee was reminded that it had agreed to a Christmas Worker Bee market to take place in Edgeley in November 2023.

·         Stockport County Football Club were keen to provide an update to the next meeting of the Area Committee about match day parking.

·         Members welcomed the update on the work and offered their support, particularly in facilitating engagement with third parties.

RESOLVED – That the Edgeley Action Plan, and partnership approach to developing the action plan, be noted.

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

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has undertaken a review of the council’s electoral arrangements and made recommendations for new warding patterns, to be used for the May 2023 Local Elections onwards.

A consequence of the borough’s new warding arrangements is that the existing boundaries of the council’s seven area committees are no longer coterminous with the new ward boundaries that will be place for the 2023/24 municipal year and that the council must therefore establish new arrangements.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the revised boundaries for area committees and to make a recommendation for consideration by the Cabinet prior to a final decision being made by the Council Meeting on 30 March 2023.

Contact: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which proposed new warding patterns to be used from the May 2023 Local Elections onwards.

It was commented that a significant amount of work had gone into developing the proposals and members expressed their thanks to the officers for their hard work to date.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet be recommended to adopt the revised boundaries for Area Committees as per the report.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report provides the Area Committee with proposals for Stockport Council as Highway Authority to acquire powers to enforce moving traffic contraventions under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004. The report also informs the Area Committee of the process required to submit an application to undertake additional enforcement powers. The submission of any such application will enable Stockport Council to take control of future enforcement once the Regulations are in force.    

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.  

Officer contact: Jonathan Brown 0161 474 4843 | jon.brown@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining proposals for Stockport Council as Highway Authority to acquire powers to enforce moving traffic contraventions under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004. The report also informed the Area Committee of the process required to submit an application to undertake additional enforcement powers. The submission of any such application would enable Stockport Council to take control of future enforcement once the Regulations were in force.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         The sites were chosen because numerous complaints had been made about the lack of enforcement at those junctions.

·         As part of the proposed plan, the five sites would be monitored to determine whether a requirement for enforcement remained.

·         School streets were not included within the current tranche of enforcement proposals.

·         These sites would be monitored by static and moving cameras. It was possible that fines generated by enforcement could fund further cameras.

Members welcomed the proposals contained within the report.

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 Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of a ‘Prohibition to Motor Vehicles’ together with associated Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals and recommend that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made (at a total cost of £850, to be funded from the Edgeley & Cheadle Heath ward allocation).

Prohibition of Motor Vehicles

Moseley Street, Edgeley

Both directions from a point 5m north west of its junction with Bengal Street for a distance of 6m in a north westerly direction.

No Waiting At Any Time

Moseley Street, Edgeley

North East side from its junction with Bengal St in a north westerly direction for a distance of 10m.

Officer contact: Graham O'Connor 0161 474 5057 | graham.oconnor@stockport.gov.uk    

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) reporting the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking Cabinet member approval for the introduction of a ‘Prohibition to Motor Vehicles’ together with ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Moseley Street, Edgeley.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made (at a total cost of £850, to be funded from the Edgeley & Cheadle Heath ward allocation):

Prohibition of Motor Vehicles

Moseley Street, Edgeley

Both directions from a point 5m north west of its junction with Bengal Street for a distance of 6m in a north westerly direction.

No Waiting At Any Time

Moseley Street, Edgeley

North East side from its junction with Bengal St in a north westerly direction for a distance of 10m.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides results of a consultation on the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) proposals for Siddington Avenue, Adswood, and seeks approval for the scheme. It is proposed that the schemes be funded by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Transforming Cities Funding.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan 0161 474 4907 | nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the results of a consultation on the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement proposals for Siddington Avenue, Adswood and sought approval for the scheme.

RESOLVED - The Area Committee were minded to give approval to the following proposals for Siddington Avenue, Adswood (to be funded from the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and Transforming Cities Funding):

·         New ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions at the junction of Siddington Avenue/Stirling Close/Wrenbury Crescent.

·         New ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions at the junction of Siddington Avenue/Lymm Close/Astbury Crescent.

·         Bollards to be installed on the southern side of the Siddington Avenue/Astbury Crescent junction.

·         Dropped kerbs and tactile paving to be provided at side roads along Siddington Avenue.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides results of a consultation on the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) proposals for Dale Street, Edgeley, and seeks approval for the scheme. It is proposed that the scheme be funded by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Transforming Cities Funding.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan 0161 474 4907 | nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk  

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the results of a consultation on the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement proposals for Dale Street, Edgeley and sought approval for the scheme.

It was suggested that bollards be introduced at the junction of Vienna Road and Dale Street to protect tactile paving, and that a report be provided to the Area Committee on this matter.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the proposals for Dale Street, Edgeley, including the legal advertisement of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, that the orders be made (to be funded from the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and Transforming Cities Funding):

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Vienna Road, both sides - From the projected westerly kerbline of Dale Street for a distance of 6m in a westerly direction

Dale Street, west side - From a point 8.5m south of the projected southern kerbline of Vienna Road to a point 16m north of the projected northern kerbline of Vienna Road

Dale Street, east side From a point 12m south of the projected southern kerbline of Vienna Road to a point 16m north of the projected northern kerbline of Vienna Road

Revoked No Waiting at Any Time

Dale Street, east side From a point 3m south of the projected southern kerbline of Vienna Road to a point 16m north of the projected northern kerbline of Vienna Road

To consider reports of the Director of Place Management.

An application has been received from Stockport Harriers & AC to host their annual race event at Woodbank Memorial and Vernon Parks on Wednesday 17 May 2023, from 7pm to 8.30pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application received from Stockport Harriers & AC to hold their annual race event at Woodbank Memorial and Vernon Parks on Wednesday 17 May 2023 (from 7pm to 8.30pm), 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 Director for Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Stockport Harriers and AC to hold their annual Offerton 5 running event at Woodbank Memorial and Vernon Parks on 17 May 2023 between 7pm and 8.30pm.

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.

An application has been received from Stockport County Supporters Co-operative to host their annual half-marathon event on Sunday 3 September 2023 with a circular route being run from and back to Stockport County Football Club along the Trans Pennine Trail between the Woolpack Bridge through Mersey Vale and on into Manchester. The event will start at 9.30am and finish at 12.30pm (set up from 9am).

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application received from Stockport County Supporters Co-operative to host their annual half-marathon event on Sunday 3 September 2023 (from 9.30am to 12.30pm, set up from 9am), subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

Officer contact: Wayne Bardsley | wayne.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received from Stockport County Supporters Co-operative to host their annual half-marathon event on Sunday 3 September 2023 from 9.30am to 12.30pm, set up from 9am.

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.

An application has been received from Alexandra Skate Park Association to host an Alexandra Skate Park Summer Jam event at Alexandra Park on Saturday 10 June 2023, from 10am to 6pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application received from Alexandra Skate Park Association to hold their event at Alexandra Park on Saturday 10 June 2023 (10am to 6pm), 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 Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received from Alexandra Skate Park Association to host an Alexandra Skate Park Summer Jam event at Alexandra Park on Sunday 10 June 2023 from 10am to 6pm.

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.

An application has been received from Stockport Baptist Church to host Fun in the Park events at Alexandra Park on Tuesday 29 August to Thursday 31 August, from 11am to 2pm daily.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application received from Stockport Baptist Church to hold their Fun in the Park events at Alexandra Park on Tuesday 29 August to Thursday 31 August (from 11am to 2pm daily), 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 Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received from Stockport Baptist Church to host Fun in the Park events at Alexandra Park on Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 August 2023 from 11am to 2pm daily.

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.

An application has been received from The Friends of Cale Green Park to host aSummer in the Park event at Cale Green Park on 25 June 2023, from 12pm to 4pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application received from The Friends of Cale Green Park to hold their Summer in the Park event at Cale Green Park on 25 June 2023 (from 12pm to 4pm), 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 Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received from The Friends of Cale Green Park to host a Summer in the Park event at Cale Green Park on 25 June 2023 from 12pm to 4pm.

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.

An application has been received to host 'Sounds of the Summer' concert events at Cale Green Park on Saturday 20 May, Saturday 17 June, Saturday 15 July and Sunday 27 August 2023 (from 2pm - 7pm).

The event organiser is requested to be mindful that the performances need to end at 7pm promptly, and litter generated by the event is their responsibility to clear.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application received for the hosting of the 'Sounds of the Summer' concert events at Cale Green Park on Saturday 20 May, Saturday 17 June, Saturday 15 July and Sunday 27 August 2023 (from 2pm - 7pm), 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 Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received to host the ‘Sounds of the Summer’ concert events at Cale Green Park on Saturday 20 May, Saturday 17 June, Saturday 15 July and Sunday 27 August 2023 from 2pm to 7pm.

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 Assistant Director for Legal and 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 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 Assistant Director for Legal and 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. The report also set out the latest position on the ward flexibility funding and delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.  

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

This report details the findings of a residents consultation on proposals to introduce traffic calming features on roads surrounding Adder Park, Stockport; namely Ashburton Road, Bexhill Road and Rostherne Road. 

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent maing of the orders at a cost of £18,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Deldgate dBUdget (Davenport & Cale Green ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order

Speed Cushions (2 metres long, 1.8 metres wide & 75 millimetres high)

Officer contact: Noel Nhengu by email on noel.nhengu@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director for Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation on proposals to introduce traffic calming features on roads surrounding Adder Park, Stockport; namely Ashburton Road, Bexhill Road and Rostherne Road.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the implementation of  Speed Cushions (2 metres long, 1.8 metres wide & 75 millimetres high) on roads surrounding Adder Park, Stockport; namely Ashburton Road, Bexhill Road and Rostherne Road (to be funded from the Delegated Ward Budget (Davenport & Cale Green ward allocation)):

1.    Ashburton Road at a point approximately 31 metres northeast of the north-easterly kerbline of Ecclestone Road.

2.    Bexhill Road at a point approximately 31 metres southeast of the south-easterly kerbline of Ecclestone Road.

3.    Bexhill Road at a point approximately 108 metres southeast of the south-easterly kerbline of Ecclestone Road.

4.    Rostherne Road at a point approximately 35 metres south of the southerly kerbline of Ashburton Road.

5.    Rostherne Road at a point approximately 41 metres northeast of the north-easterly kerbline of Bexhill Road, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date.