Agenda and minutes

To approve as correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 3 August 2023.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 3August 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 which they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

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.

RESOLVED – That agenda item 16 ‘Park Use application – Event at Woodbank Memorial Park – SJM Concerts (4-6 July 2024)’ be withdrawn from the agenda.

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 John Picton (Greater Manchester Police (GMP)) attended the meeting to provide a verbal report and to answer questions in relation to neighbourhood policing issues within the area represented by the Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Statistics for off-road bikes and vehicle related anti-social behaviour (ASB) between June - September 2023 were relayed:

o   Cheadle Heath: 14

o   Edgeley: 60

o   Alexandra Park: 12

It was reported that there was a Stockport off-road bike operation (Operation Monsoon) working in partnership with other agencies to deter and detect unauthorised use of motor vehicles across Stockport.

·         The work of GMP Neighbourhood Officers in making several arrests to tackle ASB throughout August and September were highlighted. Following a plain clothes operation, ASB had fallen in Stockport town centre this summer.

·         GMP were aware of the spike in thefts around Edgeley, Cheadle Heath and Alexandra Park and an operation involving plain clothes officers was expected to be put together to address the issue.

·         It was confirmed that the police worked closely with the Youth Offender Service and other youth services; GMP met with the Youth Offender Service monthly and other local organisations such as Stockport Homes to support youth offenders.

·         A request was made that the monthly figures, to include but not limited to, off-road bikes, be sent to all wards within the Area Committee.

·         The most effective avenue to report off-road bikes was through 101 or Crimestoppers.

·         A concern regarding a rise in ASB in Adswood was raised.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted, and Inspector Picton thanked for his attendance.

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.

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the open forum arrangements.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

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 Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any 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.

An enforcement notice for 287 Wellington Road South, Heaviley, Stockport, was noted as having passed the compliance date. It was asked what the next steps were for enforcing the notice.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Council is inviting comments on a Draft Education Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) from Wednesday 13th September to Wednesday 25th October.

The Area Committee is asked to note the proposed consultation documents and the intended period of consultation.

Officer contact: Hannah Mitchell on 0161 474 3771 or email: hannah.mitchell@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting comments on a Draft Education Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) from Wednesday 13 September 2023 to Wednesday 25 October 2023.

RESOLVED – That the proposed consultation documents and intended period of consultation be noted.

To receive a verbal update on Stockport County Football Club’s expansion plans, match day parking and the ongoing work to alleviate pressures on the existing Edgeley Resident Parking Scheme and issues of commuter parking in the area.

Sue Stevenson (Head of Highways and Transportation, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to the item.

A written report was provided by Tom Mahon, Chief Operating Officer from Stockport County Football Club:

·         ‘Improved signage/awareness of secure and covered bike racks at the ground.

·         Extension of deal for fans to use NCP at the train station on a match day.

·         Increased stewarding around car parks to improve flow and minimise impact on local residents.

·         Ongoing discussions with external stakeholders about use of offsite facilities such as Network Rail.

·         All of the above is a commitment by the club to reduce the number of cars coming to site and minimising the impact of matchday parking on local residents.’

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         A survey in relation to parking was due to be put to residents, with results expected in December 2023. The purpose of the survey was to understand what residents felt the impacts on parking were e.g., match day related.

·         The Area Committee thanked officers for their hard work to date.

·         It was suggested the agenda item be removed as a standing item.

·         The Area Committee would receive a report on the outcome of the consultation in due course.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on the progress of the Mersey Way Phase 4 Highway Scheme and seeks approval for the introduction of Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders(ETRO) for both Moving and Static restrictions on Mersey Way, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services gives approval to the introduction and advertisement of the following Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) to be funded from the Mersey Way Phase 4 Budget:-

Experimental Traffic Regulation Order -Pedestrian and Cycle Zone (Except for authorised Vehicles – No Waiting/No Loading At Any Time.

Introduction of Experimental Prohibition of Vehicles (Except for authorised vehicles)

Mersey Way – from its junction with Bridge Street in a south westerly and south easterly direction for a distance of 51 metres.

Introduction of Experimental Restricted Parking – No Waiting/Loading At Any Time

Mersey Way, Both sides; from its junction with Bridge Street in a south westerly and south easterly direction for a distance of 51 metres.

Suspensions

All existing waiting/loading restrictions to be suspended for the duration of the EXTRO on Mersey Way – from its junction with Bridge Street in a south westerly and south easterly direction for a distance of 51 metres.

Officer contact: Steve Ashton | steve.ashton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the progress of the Mersey Way Phase 4 Highway Scheme and sought Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETRO) for both Moving and Static restrictions on Mersey Way, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to give approval to the introduction and advertisement of the following Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (to be funded from the Mersey Way Phase 4 Budget):

Experimental Traffic Regulation Order -Pedestrian and Cycle Zone (Except for authorised Vehicles – No Waiting/No Loading At Any Time.

Introduction of Experimental Prohibition of Vehicles (Except for authorised vehicles)

Mersey Way – from its junction with Bridge Street in a south westerly and south easterly direction for a distance of 51 metres.

Introduction of Experimental Restricted Parking – No Waiting/Loading At Any Time

Mersey Way, Both sides; from its junction with Bridge Street in a south westerly and south easterly direction for a distance of 51 metres.

Suspensions

All existing waiting/loading restrictions to be suspended for the duration of the EXTRO on Mersey Way – from its junction with Bridge Street in a south westerly and south easterly direction for a distance of 51 metres.

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 ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order (and associated revocations) on Garner’s Lane and adjacent roads, Davenport.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services gives approval the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order, 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 £1,250 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport & Cale Green ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) – ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Roslyn Road, Adswood – Both Sides

From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Garner’s Lane for a distance of 9 metres in a northerly direction.

Sterndale Road, Adswood – Both Sides

From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Garner’s Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Garner’s Lane, Davenport – North Side

From a point 10 metres west of the intersection of the south western kerb line of Roslyn Road to a point 10 metres east of the north eastern kerb line of Roslyn Road.

From a point 10 metres west of the intersection of the south western kerb line of Sterndale Road to a point 10 metres east of the north eastern kerbline of Sterndale Road.

Garner’s Lane - South Side

From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Elmfield Road, for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.

Revocation of existing Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Garner’s Lane – South Side

From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Elmfield Road, for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

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) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and sought Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order (and associated revocations) on Garner’s Lane and adjacent roads, Davenport.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services be recommended to give approval the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order, 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 £1,250 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport & Cale Green ward allocation):

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) – ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Roslyn Road, Adswood – Both Sides

From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Garner’s Lane for a distance of 9 metres in a northerly direction.

Sterndale Road, Adswood – Both Sides

From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Garner’s Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Garner’s Lane, Davenport – North Side

From a point 10 metres west of the intersection of the south western kerb line of Roslyn Road to a point 10 metres east of the north eastern kerb line of Roslyn Road.

From a point 10 metres west of the intersection of the south western kerb line of Sterndale Road to a point 10 metres east of the north eastern kerbline of Sterndale Road.

Garner’s Lane - South Side

From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Elmfield Road, for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.

Revocation of existing Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Garner’s Lane – South Side

From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Elmfield Road, for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

To consider a joint report of the Director of Place Management and Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance

The report details a number of objections to proposed Traffic Regulation Orders for Dale Street and Vienna Road, Stockport as part of a bus pinch points scheme.

The Area Committee is recommended to make the orders as advertised.

Officer contact: Caroline Aylmer-Shanks 0161-474-4840 | c.aylmer-shanks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a number of objections to proposed Traffic Regulation Orders for Dale Street and Vienna Road, Stockport, as part of a bus pinch points scheme.

RESOLVED – That the orders be made as advertised.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club for the use of Woodbank Memorial Park between September 2023 and February 2024 for their School Cross Country League races

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application 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 of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club for the use of Woodbank Memorial Park between September 2023 and February 2024 for their School Cross Country League races.

RESOLVED – That the application from Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club for the use of Woodbank Memorial Park between September 2023 and February 2024 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 an application from Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club for the use of Woodbank Memorial Park on 10 December 2023 for the Stockport 10 race event.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application 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 of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club for the use of Woodbank Memorial Park on 10 December 2023 for the Stockport 10 race event.

RESOLVED – That the application from Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club for the use of Woodbank Memorial Park on 10 December 2023 be granted, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

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

The item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wynne.

The Clerk provided the following update from Property Services:

‘The advert to the replace the vacant site-based gardener/operative role based at Alexandra Park has recently closed, shortlisting of applicants took place last week, with interviews anticipated this week. The opening/ closing of the toilets continues to be carried out by the mobile team based at Bruntwood Park in the meantime. At present the toilets can be locked as early as 14:30 as the crews will do this as their last task of the day. (Crews work 7am – 3pm). In relation to the concerns raised around the condition of the facilities, the Property Services Manager has committed to do some repair and upgrade work, this is to reduce ‘downtime’ where toilets are closed due to vandalism etc. The accessible WC will be overhauled, and the others fitted with vandal resistant sanitary ware. Work is expected to begin in September. Councillors will be updated when works are programmed.’

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

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 Douglass 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.douglass@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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday 24 November 2023.

It is recommended that the Area Committee:

(1) Nominate of a recently completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the Annual Review Tour; and

(2) Nominate Members to attend the Annual Review of Outcome Tour.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead 0161 218 1982 | suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday 24 November 2023.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Battersby Hat Factory be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the Annual Review Tour; and

(2) That Councillor Charlie Stewart attend the Annual Review of Outcome Tour.