Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 22 November 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 22 November 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:-

 

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

 

Councillor   Maureen Rowles

Interest   Agenda item 4 (vi) (Minute 4 (vi) refers) ‘Open Forum – Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans’ as the tenants’ representative on the Board of Stockport Homes (Dispensation approved by the Standards Committee at its meeting on 8 January 2013).

Personal and Prejudicial Interests

 

Councillor   Andy Sorton                   Wendy Wild

Interest   Agenda item 5 (v) (Minute 5 (iv) refers) - Development Application DC051333 ‘Extension of garden by means of purchasing a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green’ and an item of urgent business (Minute 7 refers) ‘Proposed purchase of a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green’ because as a local resident he was known to some of the residents affected by the application.   Agenda item 5 (v) (Minute 5(iv) refers) - Development Application DC051333 ‘Extension of garden by means of purchasing a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green’ and an item of urgent business (Minute 7 refers) ‘Proposed purchase of a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green’ because she had a prejudicial knowledge of the property.   Councillors Sorton and Wild left the meeting during consideration of this item and took no part in the discussion or vote.

Personal Interests

 

Councillor   Maureen Rowles       David White

Interest   That part of agenda item 7 (Minute 9 refers) ‘Brinnington Neighbourhood Action Plan’ relating to Stockport Credit Union as a member of the Credit Union.   That part of agenda item 7 (Minute 9 refers) ‘Brinnington Neighbourhood Action Plan’ relating to Stockport Credit Union as his partner was a volunteer at the Credit Union.

 

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

 

Greater Manchester Energy Switching Scheme

 

This scheme is being organised by the ten councils within Greater Manchester and brings together a number of people who want to switch providers into one ‘auction’. Energy providers then bid for their business by offering the best available prices. The more people who join the collective scheme, the better a deal everybody gets. On average residents are expected to save up to £250 a year by switching energy suppliers through this scheme.

 

There will also be a number of dedicated switching sessions at the following locations:-

 

·         Thursday 15 January 2013 – Fred Perry House

·         Thursday 17 January 2013 – Abacus Children’s Centre

·         Tuesday 22 January 2013 – Fred Perry House

·         Thursday 24 January 2013 – Central Library

 

A briefing note is attached, for information.

Greater Manchester Energy Switch Campaign

 

The Chair advised the meeting of a new Energy Switch Scheme which allowed residents across Greater Manchester to come together and boost their buying power by auctioning their combined energy requirements to see which provider would give them the best deal.

 

The Area Committee noted that residents would be able to register their interest in the scheme and an auction would then be held with energy suppliers being able to compete to offer the best deals. After the auction process had been completed, everyone who signed up would get an individual offer from the chosen provider and they could then decide whether or not to switch without any obligation.

Sergeant Steve Jones and Sergeant Chris Evans (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:-

 

•           Incidents of graffiti in the Davenport and Cale Green Ward.

•           Horse riders using Woodbank Park as a short cut and whether this was permitted.

•           The use of mediation in neighbour disputes.

•           Combating cannabis farms.

•           The theft of car number plates.

 

RESOLVED – That Sergeant Steve Jones and Sergeant Chris Evans 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:-

 

•           Problems caused by overgrown bushes at Portwood, near to Chestergate Wood Supplies.

•           There were a number of footpath repairs which were needed in the town centre, particularly between the Town Hall and the Merseyway precinct.

    

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

 

No petitions were submitted.

Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans

 

To consider a report of the West and East Area Housing Managers (Stockport Homes)

 

This report details progress with the delivery of Stockport Homes’ Neighbourhood Action Plans in the Central Stockport area and seeks comments from members about this progress and any future actions for inclusion in the 2013-2014 action plans.

 

Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans

 

April Irwin and Adele Keating, Stockport Homes, attended the meeting to provide Members with an update on the work being undertaken by Stockport Homes and partners to implement the Neighbourhood Action Plans for the housing areas of Brinnington; Mottram Street; Lancashire Hill; Davenport, Cale Green, Edgeley and Cheadle Heath;  Adswood and Bridgehall; and York Street and Hollywood Towers.

 

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

 

•           Stockport Homes’ properties in the Manor Ward and Heaton Norris needed to be included in the report in future.

•           There were problems with the new super fast broadband in the multi-storey flats.

•           Problems which had been experienced with the installation of the bio-mass boilers in the York Street flats in Edgeley.

•           Problems with scooters at the entrance to the new recycling facilities at the flats on Adswood Road and Adswood Terrace.

•           The provision of skips to enable customers in Adswood and Bridgehall to dispose of bulky household items and clear their gardens. A Member requested the schedule for the provision of these skips.

•           There needed to be appropriate flagging near to the new rotary dryers in the Adswood and Bridgehall area.

•           A Member requested information on the level of service charges currently in place at flats in the Central Stockport area.

•           The challenges facing Stockport Homes in the light of the Welfare Reform Act and the fact that from April 2013 1,500 Stockport Homes customers of working age would have their housing benefit reduced because they under-occupy their home. Stockport Homes staff had visited these customers in order to provide them with advice, guidance and support.

 

RESOLVED – (1) That April Irwin and Adele Keating be thanked for their attendance and that the progress with the implementation of the Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans be welcomed.

 

(2) That a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee in connection with the problems experienced with regard to the installation of bio-mass boilers in the York Street flats in Edgeley and whether tenants who had been compelled to purchase supplementary heaters would be re-funded.

 

(3) That local Ward Councillors be advised of the date of the meeting between Stockport Homes and tenants in the York Street flats in Edgeley.

(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 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:-

 

(i) DC050618        Former Greyhound Public House, 169 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle

 

Erection of two units comprising 681 square metres gross for use within Class A1/A2 with associated car park, access and landscaping works.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to request the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

 

(ii) DC051273       We Buy any Car, King Street West, Stockport

 

Erection of two banner signs

 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

 

(iii) DC051276        National House, 80-82 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris

 

Retention of single storey portakabin for a temporary period of 12 months to be used for purposes ancillary to the existing office building (renewal of application SDC/047994).

 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission for a further period of twelve months.

 

(iv) DC051324      West Way Nissan, Spring Gardens, Stockport

 

Reconfiguration of and extension of existing car park to accommodate the display of cars.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

 

(v) DC051333        47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green

 

Extension of garden by means of purchasing a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

 

Officer contacts: Mark Jordan/ Jim Seymour, 0161 474 3557/ 3656, email mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk / jim.seymour@stockport.gov.uk

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.

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

 

(i)DC050618 – Former Greyhound Public House, 169 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle

 

In respect of plan no. 50618  for the erection of two units comprising 681 square metres gross for use within Class A1/A2 with associated car park, access and landscaping works at the former Greyhound Public House, 169 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle,

 

a representative of local residents spoke against the application

 

and

 

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

 

It was then

 

RESOLVED – (8 for, 2 abstentions) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to refuse the application on the grounds of over-development and the detrimental impact on highway and pedestrian safety.

 

(ii) DC0512763 – National House, 80-82 Wellington Road North, Heaton

                            Norris

 

In respect of plan no. DC051276 for the retention of a single storey portakabin for a temporary period of 12 months to be used for purposes ancillary to the existing office building (renewal of application SDC/047994)

 

a representative of local residents spoke against the application

 

and

 

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

 

It was then

 

MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be granted for a further twelve months’ period

 

For the motion 3, against 4

 

MOTION NOT CARRIED

 

It was then

 

MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be granted for a period of six months

 

For the motion 9, against 0

 

RESOLVED – (9 for, 0 against) That planning permission be granted for a period of six months.

 

(iii) Election of Chair

 

As the Vice Chair had declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in the following development application, it was:-

 

RESOLVED – That Councillor Philip Harding be elected Chair for the consideration of development application DC051333 (extension of garden by means of purchasing a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green)

 

Councillor Philip Harding in the Chair

 

(iv) DC051333 – 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green

 

In respect of plan no. 51333 for the extension of the garden by means of purchasing a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green,

 

a representative of local residents spoke against the application

 

and

 

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

 

It was then

 

RESOLVED – (5 for, 3 abstentions) That planning permission be refused on the grounds of highway safety and the affect on residential amenity of the loss of a section of the car park.

 

Councillor Wendy Wild in the Chair

 

(v) DC051273 – We Buy any Car, King Street West, Stockport

 

In respect of plan no. DC051273 for the erection of two banner signs at We Buy any Car, King Street West, Stockport, it was

 

RESOLVED – (7 for, 3 against) (1) That planning permission be refused for the banner on King Street West on the grounds of highway safety to vehicle users and pedestrians.

 

(2) – (10 for, 0 against) That planning permission be granted for the banner on Bann Street.

 

(vi) DC051324  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

As the Vice Chair had declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in the following item of urgent business, it was:-

 

RESOLVED – That Councillor Philip Harding be elected Chair for the consideration of the following item on the proposed purchase of a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green.

Councillor Philip Harding in the Chair

(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 so that it could be considered following the decision of the Area Committee on development application DC051333 (extension of garden by means of purchasing a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green).

 

Following the decision of the Area Committee on development application DC051333, the Committee debated the proposed purchase of a section of the car park at the side and rear of the property at 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green.

 

It was then

 

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee does not support the sale or lease of the land adjacent to 47 Cambridge Street, Cale Green to facilitate the extension of the garden and that the site starts to be maintained as a car park.

 

(2) That discussions take place with the residents of Cambridge Street to try and secure a solution to this issue and that the residents be invited to attend an Open Forum of the Area Committee at an appropriate time.

 

Councillor Wendy Wild in the Chair

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

 

To consider a report of the Brinnington Neighbourhood Management Board

 

This report outlines progress across the range of actions contained in the Action Plan, and highlights challenges and areas for improvement.

 

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

 

Officer contact: David Stokoe on 0161 218 1465 or e mail: david.stokoe@stockport.gov.uk

 

Consideration was given to a report of the Brinnington Neighbourhood Management Board (copies of which had been circulated) outlining progress across the range of actions contained in the Action Plan, and highlighting challenges and areas for improvement.

 

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

 

•           A Member expressed appreciation for the successful work carried out by Stockport Credit Union in Brinnington.

•           The success of the social networking site ‘Growing Up in Brinnington’.

•           The money allocated to Brinnington under the Big Local fund and the involvement of a local Trust to facilitate the arrangements for the distribution of funds in the community. The administration and tracking of outcomes was anticipated to be ‘light touch’.

•           How the employment and skills agenda was being integrated into the Neighbourhood Management Plan in terms of initiatives and outcomes.

•           The importance of after school clubs in the area.

 

RESOLVED – That the progress made by the Brinnington Neighbourhood Management Board in the last twelve months (November 2011-November 2012) be noted and the recommendations of the Board supported.

 

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

 

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

 

This report details the current position with regard the Dumvilles Brow steps site.

 

Officer contact: Graeme Vout on 0161 474 4562 or e mail: graeme.vout@sdtockport.gov.uk

 

 

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

 

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing Members of the Area Committee with details and an update on Dumvilles Brow, Lower Hillgate.

 

Planning permission had been granted on 12 April 2005 for a mixed use development consisting of the erection of three retail units and eleven apartments and this had included the restoration of the Dumvilles Brow steps. Unfortunately following structural surveys it had come to light that the cost of shoring up the rear retaining wall to High Street was prohibitively expensive and the approved scheme was ultimately considered unviable and could not proceed.

 

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to submit a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee on the options to improve the area and the restoration of the steps.

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

 

The Area Committee are to consider the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders to prohibit parking on parts of Dialstone Lane as part of a wider programme for traffic management improvements, and the introduction of Bus Stop Clearway markings (No Stopping except Buses) which do not require a Traffic Regulation Order.

 

The Area Committee are requested to support the proposals.

 

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) updating the Area Committee on work to introduce traffic management improvements on Dialstone Lane since the matter was considered by a Joint Ward Committee for the Offerton, Stepping Hill and Manor Wards on 5 March 2012. The report detailed proposals to introduce a package of measures that would improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.

 

RESOLVED – (1) That, as part of the proposed traffic management improvements along Dialstone Lane, the following Traffic Regulation Order be approved:-

 

No Waiting at Any Time:

 

Mile End Lane

 

North side from a point 15 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 55 metres in a westerly direction.

 

Nangreave Road

 

North side from a point 15 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 19 metres in a westerly direction.

 

(2) That as part of the proposed traffic management improvements along Dialstone Lane, the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the proposals contained in Schedule III of the report.

 

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

 

This report considers the findings of a consultation exercise and proposes the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Banks Lane, Offerton.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the No Waiting at any Time restrictions detailed in the report.

 

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: andrew.varey@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 the findings of a consultation exercise and proposing the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Banks Lane, Offerton.

 

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a No Waiting at Any Time Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

 

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

 

Banks Lane, Offerton – from the southerly kerb line of the access road (adjacent to no. 42 Banks Lane) for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

           

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

 

This report advises the Area Committee of the findings from a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the Bracadale Drive area, Davenport.

 

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

 

Officer contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or e mail: vivian.butterworth@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 findings from a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the Bracadale Drive area, Davenport.

 

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a Moving Traffic Restriction 20mph Speed Limit Order at an approximate cost of £1,900 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

 

 

Location	Extent of Proposed Restriction
Bracadale Drive	For its entire Length
Portrea Close	For its entire Length
Blaven Close	For its entire Length
Torrin Close	For its entire Length
Armadale Close	For its entire Length
Elgol Close	For its entire Length
Lorgill Close	For its entire Length

 

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

 

The Area Committee is requested to approve the revocation of a Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting at any Time’ on Bracadale Drive, Davenport, as detailed in the report.

 

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or e mail: vivian.butterworth@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) requesting the Area Committee to approve the revocation of a Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting at any Time’ on Bracadale Drive, Davenport.

 

RESOLVED –  That approval be given to the following Traffic Regulation Order on Bracadale Drive, Davenport at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

 

Revocation of No Waiting At Any Time

 

Bracadale Drive

 

North east side, from a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerbline of Blaven Close for a distance of 17 metres on a north westerly direction.

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

 

This report seeks approval to revoke an existing residents permit holders only parking restriction on Abergele Street, Davenport.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to revoke the residents permit holders only restriction on Abergele Street, Davenport as detailed in the report.

 

Officer contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or e mail: mark.james@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) seeking the Area Committee’s approval to revoke an existing residents permit holders only parking restriction on Abergele Street, Davenport.

 

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the revocation of existing residents parking on Abergele Street, Davenport at an approximate cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

 

Revoke resident permit holders only 6.00pm to 8.00am

 

Abergele Street, Davenport – west side, from a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Winifred Road for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction.

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

 

This report considers an objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at St Ambrose RC School, Adswood.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to agree that the Order be made as advertised.

 

Officer Contacts: Zoe Allan/Mark James on 0161474 3138/2077

 

 

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 objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at St Ambrose RC School, Adswood.

 

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objection received, the Order be made as advertised and Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting be introduced in the vicinity of St Ambrose RC School, Adswood.

 

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

 

This report considers an application from Cale Green Residents’ Association to hold a Farmers Market and fun day at Cale Green Park on 1 April 2013.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

 

Officer contact: Amanda Evans on 0161 218 1177 or e mail amanda.evans@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 Cale Green Residents Association to hold a Farmers Market and fun day in Cale Green Park on 1 April 2013.

 

RESOLVED –  That approval be given to Cale Green Residents Association to hold a Farmers Market and fun day in Cale Green Park on 1 April 2013.

To consider a report of the Service Director 9Place Management)

 

This report considers an application from Legacy Events Series Ltd for a 10 kilometres run starting and finishing in Woodbank Park and passing through Vernon Park on 4 August 2013.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

 

Officer Contact: Amanda Evans on 0161 218 1177 or e mail: amanda.evans @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 Legacy Events Series Ltd for a 10 kilometres run starting and finishing in Woodbank Park and passing through Vernon Park on 4 August 2013.

 

RESOLVED – That the application from Legacy Events Series Ltd to hold a 10 kilometres run on 4 August 2013 starting and finishing in Woodbank Park and passing through Vernon Park be approved, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans  and any alterations to the route being agreed with the Greenspace Team.

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

 

This report outlines an application to hold a children’s fun fair in Woodbank Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

 

Officer contact: Amanda Evans on 0161 218 1177 or e mail: amanda.evans@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 a application to hold a children’s fun fair in Woodbank Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend (24-26 August 2013).

 

RESOLVED – That the application to hold a children’s fun fair over the August Bank Holiday weekend (24-26 August 2013) be approved, subject to the production of appropriate papers and plans, and announcements and music from the PA equipment being turned down by 6.00pm and not used at all after 8.00pm.

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no nominations to consider.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Andy Sorton

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

 

Councillor Sorton reported on recent problems with people cycling through the Merseyway precinct and a recent accident involving a pedestrian and a cyclist.

 

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that he had been advised by Traffic Services that the covered area of the Merseyway precinct was the responsibility of the owners of the precinct. The uncovered area was adopted highway and the responsibility of the Council, but for the Police to enforce infringements.

 

RESOLVED – That the issue be considered at the next meeting of the Area Committee and representatives of the Service Director (Place Management) and the Police be requested to attend the meeting.

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.