Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 30 August 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 30 August 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

There were no announcements made.

Inspectors Alan Clitherow and Sergeant Geoff Machent (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:-

•           Problems caused by off road motorbikes.

•           Operations in the town centre in the lead up to Christmas.

•           The installation of a CCTV camera on the Walnut Street estate.

•           The annual Operation Treacle had begun to address anti-social behaviour in the lead up to Halloween and Bonfire Night. This involved the Council, the Police and the Fire Service working in partnership.

RESOLVED – That Inspectors Alan Clitherow and Sergeant Geoff Machent be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

Jacky Budd from the Public Realm Service attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.  A written summary was also provided of the work carried out by the Public Realm Service (copies of which were circulated).

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The on-going enforcement on fly posting in the area.

•           The process for the removal of abandoned vehicles.

•           The removal of graffiti on Garners Lane.

RESOLVED – That Jacky Budd be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

Councillor Andy Sorton submitted a petition requesting the introduction of a permit parking scheme on Love Lane.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Place Management) for investigation and a report submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

Stockport ‘Kill the Chill’/Toasty Stockport

To consider a presentation from Clare Redfern from Strategic Housing in relation to the ‘Toasty Stockport’ campaign which ends in December and which offers free cavity wall and loft insulation to all private sector tenants.

Stockport Council’s Housing Strategy Team is keen to ensure that all private sector residents are aware that the free cavity wall and loft insulation scheme will be coming to an end in December and that any vulnerable residents are offered a support programme from the Council who will work with them to improve their energy usage and maximise their income.

Stockport ‘Kill the Chill’/Toasty Stockport

Clare Redfern (Strategic Housing, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to advise the Area Committee that the ‘Toasty Stockport’ campaign which offered free cavity wall and loft insulation to all residents of private housing (subject to particular restrictions) was scheduled to end in December 2012 and that those residents who had not yet availed themselves of the service needed to register by the end of November.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The publicity needed to continue with regard to the cessation of the ‘Toasty Stockport’ campaign and an additional briefing would be prepared for Members of the Area Committee.

•           Statistical information would be useful for local Councillors in helping to   identify vulnerable people in their Wards.

RESOLVED – That Clare Redfern be thanked for her attendance.

There were no applications to consider.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda for the meeting, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order for the Area Committee to consider the issue at the earliest available opportunity).

Councillor David White reported on the current situation regarding 87 Rostherne Road, Adswood which had been rented by a group of residents in Adswood for various community activities, including running the local Neighbourhood Watch Group and offering sessions for young adults who had been involved in anti-social behaviour. The project was known as the ‘Area 87’ project. A development application had been refused by Council Officers under delegated powers and subsequently been the subject of enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That a meeting be arranged between the people involved in the ‘Area 87’ project, Council Officers and Ward Councillors to try and ensure the continuation of the project.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillors Philip Harding and Maureen Rowles.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

This report advises the Area Committee of the work undertaken and issues involved in improving the condition of Deanery Way, between Merseyway and Princes Street.

The Area Committee is requested to note the work undertaken and issues involved in improving the condition of Deanery Way, between Merseyway and Princes Street and agree to a further report in four months’ time.

Officer Contact: Johanna Smith on 0161 474 4896 or e mail: johanna.smith@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillors Philip Harding and Maureen Rowles.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the work undertaken and issues involved in improving the condition of Deanery Way, between Merseyway and Princes Street.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The condition of Deanery Way needed to be improved as a matter of urgency.

•           It was suggested that possibly the Town Team could assist in helping to resolve the issues.

RESOLVED – That the work undertaken and issues involved in improving the condition of Deanery Way, between Merseyway and Princes Street, be noted and a further report submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development)

The report details the provision of the borough’s festive lights and festive trees, notably in the Town Centre, the District Centres and several key Local Centres.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Graeme Vout on 0161 474 4563 or e mail: graeme.vout@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Development) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the provision of the borough’s festive lights and festive trees, notably in the Town Centre, the District Centres and several key Local Centres.

The representative of the Service Director (Place Management) also circulated detailed plans of the proposed location of festive lights and trees within the Central Stockport area, together with the type of lights that would be installed as part of the programme.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•      The spread of Christmas lights needed to be examined as last year there appeared to disparities in brightness between one location and another.

•      A Member requested details on the expenditure on festive lights and trees compared to last year.

·         Whether living Christmas trees could be considered.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Members of the Area Committee be provided with details on the expenditure on festive lights and trees compared to last year.

NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agendas for the meeting, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100b(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972) due to the deadline for consultation on the Executive’s savings proposals.)

Councillor Sheila Bailey reported that the Executive’s savings proposals had indicated that the Town & District Centres Team would be restructured to a smaller Town Centre Management Team comprising two Officers and the service delivery of district and local centre management throughout the Council would cease. In her opinion, the liaison between the Edgeley traders and the Edgeley District Centre Partnership was imperative in assisting small businesses in Edgeley and Cheadle Heath, given the current economic climate. Officers from the Town & District Centres Team had an important role in this regard.

RESOLVED – (9 for) That this Area Committee objects to the proposed cessation of the service delivery of district and local centre management throughout the Council on the grounds of the future financial viability of Castle Street, Edgeley and the damaging effect the proposal may have on Edgeley district centre.

(To be heard no earlier than 6.30pm)

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development)

(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 Service Director (Place Development) on any planning issues relevant to the Central Stockport Area Committee 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 Service Director (Place Development) 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 from the Services to Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges

Installation of refrigeration plant in service yard.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Officer Contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or e mail: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 49291 for the installation of a refrigeration plant in the service yard at W M Morrison Supermarket, Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath , it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Temporary mobile classroom

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Officer Contact: Jim Seymour on 0161 474 3656 or e mail: jim.seymour@Stockport.gov.uk.

In respect of plan no. 50662 for a temporary mobile classroom at St Pauls Primary School, Brinnington Rise, Brinnington, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services)

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: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) 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 Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services)

The report summarises the planning appeal statistics for the Central Stockport Area Committee for 2011/12 and provides a comparison with the previous year, as well as within the Borough as a whole.

Details of performance for other areas of Stockport can be found at

http://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s21796/Planning%20Appeal%20Statistics%202011%202012.pdf

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or mail: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report  of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) (copies of which had been circulated) summarising planning and enforcement appeal statistics for the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee and providing a comparison with Stockport as a whole.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

Representatives from Stagecoach will attend the meeting.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillors Sheila Bailey, Richard Coaton and Philip Harding.

Councillor Bailey reported on the withdrawal of the 309/310 bus service from Castle Street, Edgeley and presented a petition objecting to the withdrawal. She pointed out that the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward was a densely populated area with a high proportion of elderly people, some of whom had mobility problems, a great number of whom were reliant on local bus services. Residents who lived at the York Street and Chatham Street end of Castle Street would be disadvantaged by the proposal to withdraw the 309/310 bus service and Stagecoach were asked to reconsider its decision.

John Young, Network Manager for Stagecoach Manchester, attended the meeting and explained the company’s reasons for withdrawing the 309/310 bus service. The route of the 309/310 bus service had been altered to try and make it more reliable in terms of leaving bus stops at the designated times and the fact that usage of the 309/310 bus service from Castle Street, Edgeley was very low. There did not appear to be any reduction in the usage of the 309/310 bus service since its withdrawal from Castle Street. The service was provided commercially in the day time and funded by Transport for Greater Manchester in the evenings and at weekends.

RESOLVED –That the petition be sent to Stagecoach and the company requested to re-consider its decision to withdraw the 309/310 bus service from Castle Street, Edgeley.

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

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

This report provides an update on the Stockport Metroshuttle following the submission of a petition by local residents of Spring Gardens requesting the re-routing of the Stockport Town Centre Metroshuttle to include a stop on Chestergate near the Old Rectory.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report.

Officer Contasct: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 3451 or e mail: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Maureen Rowles.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Stockport Metroshuttle following the submission of a petition by local residents of Spring Gardens requesting the re-routing of the Stockport Town Centre Metroshuttle to include a stop on Chestergate near the Old Rectory public house.

The report advised that any changes in the route to service the Chestergate bus stop would add additional length to the route and require the bus to go through the traffic signal junctions on Churchgate and Hillgate which could be congested. There was very little recovery time left in the service timetable following previous changes to the route to include St Petersgate and High Street. Consequently any change to the route would either require an additional bus, increasing the cost of the service, or a reduction in frequency, reducing its attractiveness to passengers.

Options were being discussed with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). and TfGM Officers were currently considering whether a bus stop could be provided on the exising route close to the Old Rectory public house. Due to the costs of the bus service being shared, any final decision on the route which has a cost implication would need to be approved by both TfGM and the Council.

RESOLVED –That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report details proposals for potential cycle projects that could be included within the transportation capital programme to encourage cycling to local and district centres for 2012/13.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider and comment on the list of potential schemes and identify their priorities to enable a final programme to be developed for approval by the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration).

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 3451 or e mail: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management)  submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for potential cycle projects that could be included within the transportation capital programme to encourage cycling to local and district centres for 2012/13.

RESOLVED – That Members of the Area Committee be requested to advise the Service Director (Place Management) with their suggestions for cycle projects in the Central Stockport area.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Sheila Bailey.

Councillor Bailey referred to that part of the recently approved Parking Strategy which had been sent to all Councillors advising them that Traffic Services would be introducing charges to people requesting Access Protection markings (‘H’ Bar markings) and ‘Keep Clear’ markings. The policy also stated that Area Committees could, as an alternative, decide to have the markings funded from another specific budget within their control.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee adopts the policy that Access Protection Markings (‘H’ Bar markings) and ‘Keep Clear’ markings are funded from the Highways Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget, after consultation with the appropriate Ward Councillors.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

This report advises the Area Committee of the results of an investigation into introducing a 20mph Speed Limit Zone on the estate representing Countess Street, Winifred Road and Abergele Street in Davenport.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the results of an investigation into introducing a 20mph Speed Limit Zone on the estate representing Countess Street, Winifred Road and Abergele Street in Davenport.

RESOLVED –  (1) That approval be given to the introduction of a 20 mph Zone Speed Limit Order at an approximate cost of £3,100 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

20mph Zone Speed Limit

Winifred Road

From a point 15 metres west of the junction with Buxton Road in a westerly direction to a point 15 metres east of the junction with Bramhall Lane.

Countess Street

From a point 15 metres west of the junction with Buxton Road in a westerly direction for its full length.

Abergele Street

From the junction with Kennerley Road in a northerly direction for its full length.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the schedule detailed below:-

20mph Zone Speed Limit

Winifred Road

From the junction with Buxton Road in a westerly direction for the first 15 metres and from the junction with Bramhall Lane in an easterly direction for the first 15 metres.

Countess Street

From the junction with Buxton Road in a westerly direction for the first 15 metres.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

This report advises the Area Committee of the results of an investigation into providing a 20mph speed limit on the residential estate between Stockport Road, Edgeley Road and Bird Hall Lane in Cheadle Heath (the Sherborne Road estate).

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the results of an investigation into providing a 20mph speed limit on the residential estate between Stockport Road, Edgeley Road and Bird Hall Lane in Cheadle Heath (the ‘Sherborne Road’ estate).

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a 20 mph speed limit on the residential estate between Stockport Road, Edgeley Road and Bird Hall Lane in Cheadle Heath (‘Sherborne Road estate’) at an approximate cost of £5,850 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

20mph Speed Limit:

Eva Road, Hendon Drive, Churchley Close, Marbury Close, Normanton Road and Tewkesbury Road.

For their full adopted lengths.

Elm Road South and Birchfield Road

For their full adopted lengths other than the first 15 metres from the junction with Stockport Road.

Heathside Road and Huntley Road

For their full adopted lengths other than the first 15 metres from the junction with Edgeley Road.

Sherbourne Road, Cheltenham Road, Woodbury Road and Shaftesbury Road

For their full adopted lengths other than the first 15 metres from the junction with Bird Hall Lane.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the schedule detailed below:-

20mph Speed Limit:

Elm Road South and Birchfield Road

For the first 15 metres from the junction with Stockport Road.

Heathside Road and Huntley Road

For the first 15 metres from the junction with Edgeley Road

Sherborne Road, Cheltenham Road, Woodbury Road and Shaftesbury Road

For the first 15 metres from the junction with Bird Hall Lane.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

This report proposes a part-revocation of the No Waiting at any Time restrictions on Adelaide Road in Edgeley.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management)(copies of which had been circulated) which proposed a part-revocation of the No Waiting at any Time restrictions on Adelaide Road in Edgeley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the part-revocation of No Waiting at any Time restrictions on Adelaide Road, Edgeley at an approximate cost of £450 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time

Adelaide Road

Both sides from a point 5 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Chatham Street for a distance of 5 metres in a south easterly direction.

North West side from a point 5 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Chatham Street for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The Area Committee is recommended to approve Part 1 of the Schedule and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) approve Part II of the same schedule for an Order for No Waiting at any Time on Firwood Close and Offerton Lane in Offerton.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) proposing a Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting at any Time on Firwood Close and Offerton Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED –  (1) That approval be given to an Order for No Waiting at any Time on Firwood Close and Offerton Lane, Offerton at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Strategic Network Budget:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Firwood Close

North West side from a point 15 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Offerton Lane for a distance of 13 metres in a south westerly direction.

(2)That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the schedule detailed below:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Offerton Lane

South west side from a point 2 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Firwood Close to a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Firwood Close.

Firwood Close

North west side from the south westerly kerb line of Offerton Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction.

South East side from the south westerly kerb line of Offerton Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) is recommended to approve the introduction of waiting restrictions on Mulberry Mews in Heaton Norris.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) proposing a Traffic Regulation Order for Restricted Waiting on Mulberry Mews in Heaton Norris.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve a Traffic Regulation Order for Restricted Waiting on Mulberry Mews in Heaton Norris at an approximate cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Town Centre budget:-

No Waiting Monday to Saturday 9am – 6pm:

Mulberry Mews

North side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Parsonage Street for a distance of 22 metres in a westerly direction,; then 6 metres in a northerly direction.

South side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Parsonage Street for a distance of 21 metres in a westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the extension of the existing No Waiting restrictions on parts of Mile End Lane in Heaviley.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) proposing a Traffic Regulation Order to extend the existing No Waiting restrictions on parts of Mile End Lane, Heaviley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the extension of the existing No Waiting restrictions on parts of Mile End Lane in Heaviley at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Extend No Waiting at Any Time

Mile End Lane

North West side from the (projected) south westerly kerb line of Sandhurst Road for a distance of 38 metres in a north easterly direction.

South East side from a point 5 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Sandhurst Road for a distance of 5 metres in a north easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The Area Committee is recommended to approve traffic orders for No Waiting and Restricted Waiting on Chatham Street, Bowden Street, York Street and Lucy Street around St. Matthew’s C of E Primary School in Edgeley, and the introduction of a ‘Keep Clear’ marking at the car park entrance on Lucy Street.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to approve Traffic Regulation Orders for No Waiting and Restricted Waiting on Chatham Street, Bowden Street, York Street and Lucy Street around St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School in Edgeley.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders for No Waiting and Restricted Waiting on Chatham Street, Bowden Street, York Street and Lucy Street around St. Matthew’s Church of England Primary School in Edgeley at an approximate cost of £1,800 to be funded from the Area committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Chatham Street

Both sides from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Bulkeley Street to a point 5 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Bulkeley Street.

Bulkeley Street

Both sides from a point 5 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Chatham Street to a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Chatham Street.

No Waiting Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm

Bowden Street

Both sides from the Easterly kerb line of Lucy Street for a distance of 15 metres in a westerly direction.

Both sides from a point 20 metres west of the westerly kerb line of York Street in a westerly direction for 6 metres to the cul-de-sac end.

Lucy Street

Both sides from the northerly kerb line of Bowdon Street for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.

York Street

West side from a point 32 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Chatham Street for a distance of 9 metres in a southerly direction.

(2) That, although not forming part of the Traffic Regulation Order, a ‘Keep Clear’ marking be provided on Lucy Street, fronting the entrance to the school car park. 

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services) and the Service Director (Place Management)

This report requests the Area Committee to consider objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order, prohibition of waiting at Montagu Road and Harleen Grove, Offerton.

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

Officer Contacts: Zoe Allan/Max Townsend on 0161 474 3138/4861, e mail: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk/max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services) and the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to consider objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order for prohibition of waiting at Montagu Road and Harleen Grove, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objections received, the Order be made as advertised.

To consider a report of the Head of Property, Stockport Council

This report considers a request to grant a new 125 year lease (with 5 yearly reviews) of the land at Cooper Street, Higher Hillgate as a private car park.

The Area Committee is recommended to lease the site to David Cohen t/a Adam Geoffrey Management as outlined in the report.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649, e mail: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a request to grant a new 125 year lease (with five yearly reviews) of the land at Cooper Street, Higher Hillgate.

RESOLVED – That the proposal to grant a lease of the land at Cooper Street, Higher Hillgate as a private car park be not supported and the land kept as green space.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

This report considers an application from the Bridgway Church group to hold a ‘light in the night bonfire blast’ in Heaton Norris Park on 5 November 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application.

Officer contact: Jonathan Long on 0161 474 3088 or e mail: jonathan.long@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with an application from the Bridgway Church group to hold a ‘light in the night bonfire blast’ in Heaton Norris Park on 5 November 2012.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Bridgway Church group to hold a ‘light in the night bonfire blast’ on 5 November 2012, subject to clarification in the publicity for the event that this an event organised by a Christian group and will include a religious message, and motorists attending the event being encouraged to park on the Bridgefield Street car park helping to reduce inconvenience to residents who live in the vicinity of Heaton Norris Park.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Patrick McAuley

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Patrick McAuley.

Councillor McAuley advised the meeting of concerns that he had regarding the playing of cricket in Woodbank Park as incidents had been reported to him where cricket balls had narrowly missed small children, cars were being parked close to the pitch and causing problems for local residents, and cricketers were practising at the side of the pitch.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to investigate the issues raised.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wendy Wild.

Councillor Wild reported on complaints which she had received from local residents regarding the playing of ball games on the green outside Ashburton Road and Oban Crescent.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillors (Supporting Communities) and (Public Realm) be recommended to the agree to the installation of a ‘No Ball Games’ sign on the green outside Ashburton Road and Oban Crescent to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education)

The Area Committee is requested to provide a nomination for the Labour Group vacancy at Castle Hill High school.

Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 3847, libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

The Service Director (Education) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provide a nomination for the Labour Group vacancy at Castle Hill High School.

RESOLVED – That the representative of the Democratic Services Manager be authorised to convey a nomination to the Service Director (Education) if it is received prior to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on Area Flexibility and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.