Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor David White be elected Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

Councillor David White in the Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Maureen Rowles be appointed Vice-Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meetings held on 11 and 24 April 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meetings held on 11 and 24 April 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interests were declared:-

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

Personal Interests

No announcements were made.

Sergeant Paul Raven (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:-

·         Anti-social behaviour activities in Woodbank Park

·         A cannabis farm in Fox Street, Edgeley.

·         Drug abuse in the Mottram Street area

RESOLVED – (1) That Sergeant Raven be thanked for his attendance.

(2) That Officers from each of the Neighbourhood Policing Teams in the Central Stockport area and a representative from British Transport Police be requested to attend the Area Committee on at least a quarterly basis.

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.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee.

One public question was submitted regarding the payment of housing benefit directly to the tenant and those circumstances where the local authority could make the payment direct to the landlord.

The Chair responded to the question and advised the questioner how to apply for direct payments to a landlord and who landlords should contact about rent arrears.

(a)  The local Public Realm Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at previous committee meetings. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

(b)  Rubbish Collection at the Northgate Road flats, Cheadle Heath

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

(a)  Mark Calderbank (Public Realm Inspector) 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 trends in a number of areas tended to be increasing and a request was received for comparative data of waste presently incorrectly in other areas of the borough.

·         The transfer of two Local Areas for Play at Scholars Green, Edgeley from the developer to the Council.

RESOLVED – That Mark Calderbank be thanked for his attendance.

(b)  Rubbish Collection at the Northgate Road flats, Cheadle Heath

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

In the absence of Councillor Bailey, Councillor Philip Harding reported that the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward Councillors had received a number of complaints about waste being incorrectly presented at the Northgate Road flats in Cheadle Heath.

The Public Realm Inspector reported that the properties in question were flats that belonged to Stockport Homes. In December 2012 there had been a change of collection from weekly bags to fortnightly bags.  After this date some residents continued to present their bags on a weekly basis at their collection point at the front of the flats despite Officers working together to ensure that the residents were informed of the changes and to take action where required.

A Member felt that the Council should be prosecuting tenants and installing CCTV cameras in the vicinity to assist with combatting the problem.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

No petitions were submitted.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider the following reports of the Service Director (Place Management):-

The report sets out a proposal to repair the carriageway from the junction of Orchard Vale to the junction of Mountfield Road at Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley and a contribution to the footway reconstruction and vehicle crossings at Huntley Road, Cheadle Heath.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to repair the carriageway on Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley and reconstruct the footway on Huntley Road, Cheadle Heath.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Schemes to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward allocation) as follows:-

Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley

Repair of the carriageway from the junction of Orchard Vale to the junction of Mountfield Road (approximate cost £6,825).

Huntley Road, Cheadle Heath

Contribution to the footway reconstruction and vehicle crossings (approximate cost £3,675).

The report sets out a propsed highway maintenance scheme to repair the carriageway on Highfield close, Davenport from the junction of Frewland Avenue to approximately no. 13 Highfield Close.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a proposal to repair the carriageway on Highfield Close, Davenport.

RESOLVED – That approval to be given to the following Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Scheme to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget at an approximate cost of £19,000 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

Highfield Close, Davenport.

The repair of the carriageway from the junction of Frewland Avenue to approximately no. 13 Highfield Close.

The report outlines a proposed local initiatives scheme to remove damaged grass verges and replace with a bitmac surface, and the inclusion of bollards to prevent parking on the corner outside 286 Brinnington Road, Brinnington.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a proposal to remove damaged grass verges and replace with a bitmac surface, and the provision of bollards on Brinnington Road, Brinnington.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Scheme at an approximate cost of £4,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Brinnington Road, Brinnington

The removal of the damaged grass verges and their replacement with a bitmac surface, and the inclusion of bollards to prevent parking on the corner outside no. 286 Brinnington Road.

The report sets out a proposed Local Initiatives Scheme to resurface the full length of the carriageway on Ebbdale Close, Stockport.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the resurfacing of Ebbdale Close, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the following Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Scheme be approved at an approximate cost of £26,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Ebbdale Close, Stockport

Carrying out resurfacing on the full length of the carriageway.

The report sets out a proposed Local Initiative Scheme to remove the area of crazy paving in front of property nos. 9 – 19 and replace with a reinforced bitmac surface, install a gully within this area and install a dropped kerbline at Keston Crescent, Brinnington.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a proposal to remove the area of crazy paving in front of property nos. 9 – 19 and replace with a reinforced bitmac surface, install a gully within the area and install a dropped kerbline.

RESOLVED - That the following Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Scheme be approved at an approximate cost of £8,500 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Keston Crescent, Brinnnington

Removal of the area of crazy paving in front of property nos. 9 – 19 and their replacement with a reinforced bitmac surface, installation of a gully within this area and installation of a dropped kerbline.

The report sets out a proposed Local Initiatives Scheme to resurface the carriageway from the junction with West Park Road to the garages outside Newbridge House at Tamworth Street, Portwood.

The Area Committee is recommend to support the highway maintenance and local initiative schemes outlined in the report and authorise the Service Director (Place Management) to order the work.

Officer contacts: Simon Sherry/Carl Taylor/Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2430/2419 or e mail: simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk/carl.taylor@stockport.gov.uk/

chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the resurfacing of the carriageway on Tamworth Street, Portwood.

RESOLVED – That the following Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Scheme be approved at an approximate cost of £12,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Tamworth Street, Portwood

The resurfacing of the carriageway from the junction with West Park Road to the garages outside Newbridge House.

(To be heard no earlier than 6.30pm)

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director (Place Management and Regeneration) on any planning issues relevant to the Central Stockport Area Committee area.

The following development application will be considered by the Area Committee:-

 DC050437         Land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood

Residential development for up to 168 dwellings with open space, access and associated infrastructure (outline).

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

Officer contact: Mark Jordan on 0161 474 3557/ 3656 or email mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk.

A development application was 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 Place Management and Regeneration 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.

DC050437 – Land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood

The Area Committee considered plan no. 50437 for residential development for up to 168 dwellings with open space, access and associated infrastructure (outline) on land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood.

At 7.15 pm, it was –

RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned.

At 7.25 pm the meeting resumed.

DC050437 – Land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood

The Area Committee further considered  plan no. 50437 for residential development for up to 168 dwellings with open space, access and associated infrastructure (outline) on land off Europa Way, Bridgehall,  Adswood .

It was then

RESOLVED – (1) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to defer the application so that the application can be fully considered in all respects having regard to the change in circumstances relating to the ownership of the site.

(2) That should the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be not minded to defer the application then the Committee be advised that the Area Committee expressed concern regarding:-

•           The lack of affordable housing having regard to the policy requirement for 40% affordable housing

•           The lack of information available to Members regarding the viability of the development, in particular the justification for the development.

(3) That should the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be not minded to defer the application then the Committee be advised that the Area Committee raised issues regarding:-

•           Whether the Council would receive a capital receipt from the sale of the site.

•           What the Council would receive from the New Homes Bonus and where this would be spent.

(4) That the Head of Development Management be requested to provide guidance to Members on scrutinising the viability of developments.

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, tel. 0161 474 3217 or e mail: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a summary of changes to the planning system which came into force on 30 May 2013 with specific regard to:-

•           Allowing the change of use for certain buildings without needing planning permission.

•           Increasing the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises, in non-protected areas, for a three-year period.

•           Increasing existing permitted development for certain telecommunications equipment, such as masts and antenna.

The representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration circulated an addendum to the report at the meeting seeking the comments of the Area Committee on proposals to make amendments to the delegation arrangements within the Council’s Constitution (Part 3 – Scheme of Delegation) to allow the Planning Authority to determine those prior approval applications resulting from the increase in the existing

permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises within the proscribed 42 and 56 day timeframes.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           Problems experienced by local Councillors under permitted development rights when Network Rail erected a depot on Stockholm Road; and when Sale Sharks started playing their home matches at Edgeley Park.

•           Concern was expressed with regard to householder applications that the adjoining property may be owned by a landlord who was not sufficiently concerned to object to an application.

•           Concern was expressed about the increased delegation to Officers

RESOLVED – That this Area Committee expresses concern regarding paragraph 2.14 of the addendum to the report and requests that further consideration be given to the involvement of Members in the determination of prior approval applications.

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

The report provides an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Brinnington, Edgeley & Cheadle Heath, Davenport & Cale Green and Manor Wards up to the end of April 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contacts: Carl Taylor or Simon Sherry on 0161 474 2430/3420 or e mail: carl.taylor@stockport.gov.uk/simon.sherry@stockporrt.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Brinnington and Central, Davenport and Cale Green, Edgeley and Cheadle Heath, and Manor Wards as at the end of May 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Head of Investment, Stockport Homes Ltd.

The report considers the issues around the installation of bio-mass boilers in particular at Hollywood Towers.

The Area Committee is requested to note and comment on the report.

Officer contact: Jon Blackwell on 0161 218 1313 or e mail: jon.blackwell@stockporthomes.org

The Head of Investment, Stockport Homes Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the issues around the installation of bio-mass boilers in particular at Hollywood Towers.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•      How much money Stockport Homes had received under the Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) and the schedule for the installation of the boilers.

•      The fuel costs and the savings made by Stockport Homes, and how much of that was passed onto customers.

•      The extension of the scheme to other blocks of flats in the Central Stockport area.

·         Whether solar panels could be installed in the flats or the use of wind power.

·         The different cladding on the blocks of flats where the boilers had currently been installed.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted and Members of the Area Committee be kept informed of the programme for the installation of bio-mass boilers in blocks of flats in the Central Stockport area.

A representative of the Service Director (Children’s Safeguarding and Prevention) will report at the meeting.

With the consent of the Area Committee, this item was withdrawn.

To consider a report of the Adswood and Bridgehall Neighbourhood Management Board

The report outlines the progress made by the Adswood and Bridgehall Neighbourhood Management Board and also highlights challenges and areas for improvement.

The Area Committee is requested to note the progress made by the Adswood and Bridgehall Neighbourhood Management Board in the last twelve months (April 2012 – March 2013) and to support the recommendations contained in the report.

Officer contact: Sue Thomas on 0161 474 3287 or e mail: sue.thomas@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Head of Community Safety and Neighbourhood Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Adswood and Bridgehall Neighbourhood Management Board outlining the progress made by the Board and highlighting challenges and areas for improvement.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•      The increase in educational attainment levels at Adswood Primary School

•      A Member praised the initiative to encourage the take up of free school meals by promoting it in residents’ Council Tax Bills.

•      Support for teenage parents and the establishment of a teenage mothers group at Abacus (the Children’s Centre).

•      The pilot of Neighbourhood Resolution Panels and how disputes were referred to the Panel.

•      Whether there was any data on young people’s mental health issues.

•      When the library at Bridgehall would be opened, what its hours of opening would be and how it would be staffed.

•      Members praised the Board’s work with the Credit Union in helping to combat the activities of ‘loan sharks’ in the area and the financial incentive for residents to join the Credit Union.

•      The rise in alcohol related hospital admissions.

•      A Member queried whether Neighbourhood Management Boards should make comments on development applications.

RESOLVED – That the progress made by the Adswood and Bridgehall Neighbourhood Management Board in the last twelve months (April 2012 – March 2013) be noted and the recommendations contained in the report supported.

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

The report provides Members with details and an update on Dumvilles Brow Steps and retaining wall, Lower Hillgate, Stockport Town Centre.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

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) providing the Area Committee with details and an update on Dumvilles Brow Steps and retaining wall, Lower Hillgate, Stockport Town Centre.

The Area Committee was advised that the continuing closure of the steps had been discussed with the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) and he had agreed that the work should be included in the Transportation Capital Programme with a scheme where the funding was split between 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, commencing in early spring 2014. Meanwhile Regeneration Officers would continue to pursue a comprehensive redevelopment of the site, including the steps.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That a further report be submitted to a meeting of the Area Committee in Spring 2014.

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

The report advises the Area Committee of the proposals to modify the layout and resurface the carriageway on Bridge Street and part of Warren Street.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the proposed changes to the Bridge Street/Warren Street area as set out in the report and illustrated on the plans attached to the report.

Officer Contact: Graham Price on 0161 474 4893 or e mail: graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of proposals to re-align the carriageway of Bridge Street and Warren Street in the Town Centre and the replacement of the existing block paving of the carriageway with a flexible material.

The works would reduce vehicular speeds and improve safety; reduce the maintenance requirements of the road surface; and reduce street clutter.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee supports the proposed changes to the Bridge Street/Warren Street area as outlined in the report and shown on the plans attached to it, and that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to agree to the works.

To consider a joint report of the Council Solicitor and the Service Director (Place Management)

The report details objections received to a package of proposal to improve safety along Dialstone Lane and at the junctions with adjoining roads. The report also contains the response of the Service Director (Place Management) to the issues raised.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the objections received and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) Order be amended in line with the proposals detailed at paragraph 3.1 of the report.

Officer contact: Zoe Allan on 0161 474 3138 or e mail: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Council Solicitor and the Service Director (Place Management) detailing objections received to the proposals to introduce waiting restrictions on Dialstone Lane and connected roads with the purpose of improving the safety of road users.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objections received and subject to consultation with the Highways and Traffic Ward spokesperson for the Manor Ward, the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to make the Order as advertised.

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

The report sets out a proposal for a No Waiting at any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Lowfield Road, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) to approve the proposal set out 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) inviting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Lowfield Road, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a ‘No Waiting at any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Lowfield Road, Stockport at an approximate cost of £450 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

No Waiting at any Time

Lowfield Road

From a point 4.5 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Osborne Road for a distance of 4.5 metres in a south westerly direction.

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

The report sets out a proposal for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting at any time’ on Christie Street and Hempshaw Lane, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the Traffic Regulation Order detailed in the report and recommend the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) to approve other parts of the proposals.

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) inviting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Christie Street and Hempshaw Lane, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Christie Street and Hempshaw Lane, Stockport at an approximate cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

(a) No Waiting At Any Time

    (i) Christie Street

Both sides from the southerly kerb line of Hempshaw Lane for a distance   of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

   (ii) Hempshaw Lane

North side from the westerly kerbline of Brundrett Street to a point 15 metres south east of the south easterly kerbline of St Marys Way.

South side from a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Christie Street to a point 15 metres south east of the south easterly kerbline of St Marys Way.

(b) That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following:-.

No Waiting At Any Time

Hempshaw Lane

Both sides from a point 15 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of St Marys Way for a distance of 15 metres in a westerly direction.

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

The report sets out the findings of an investigation/consultation exercise regarding the provision of No Waiting at any Time restrictions on the south east side of Wellington Grove between Shaw Heath and Cale Street.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

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) inviting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting at any Time’ on Wellington Grove, Shaw Heath.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following Traffic Regulation Order for ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Wellington Grove, Shaw Heath at an approximate cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

From a point 5 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Cale Street for a distance of 30 metres in a south westerly direction.

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

The report sets out a proposal for the erection of two morpeth type bollards and a pedestrian drop kerb on Gorseway, Brinnington.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the proposal set out 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 approval to the erection of two morpeth type bollards and a pedestrian drop kerb on Gorseway, Brinnington.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of the following at an approximate cost of £1,450 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

•      The erection of two morpeth type bollards to prevent vehicles parking half on/off the footway.

•      The provision of a pedestrian drop kerb to allow mobility scooters and other pedestrians direct access onto Gorseway; and

•      The provision of an access protection mark to highlight the dropped kerb access; and

·         The provision of two ‘No Loading at any Time’ plates which are missing from the existing school entrance restrictions.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report considers the disposal of land adjacent to 4 Glebe Street to the adjoining private resident.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the proposed disposal of land adjacent to 4 Glebe Street, Offerton to the adjoining private resident.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to provide Members of the Area Committee with details of the cost of the disposal of land and consultation undertaken with local residents.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report sets out a proposal to accept a lease renewal of 15 years in respect of land off Canal Street, Stockport as indicated on the plan attached to the report.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services to accept the grant of a new 15 years lease in respect of the site in question.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) setting out a proposal to accept a lease renewal of 15 years in respect of land off Canal Street, Stockport as indicated on the plan attached to the report.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be recommended to accept the grant of a new 15 years lease in respect of the site in question.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Central Stockport area and approve the location of play area where those sums are to be spent.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the allocation of the commuted sums set out in the report.

Officer contact: Ian Walmsley on 0161 474 4382 or e mail: ian.walmsley@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) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Central Stockport area.

RESOLVED – (1) That consideration of the report be deferred and the Service Director (Place Management) be advised that the Area Committee considers that the locations which benefit from the commuted sums should generally be in the Ward from where the development took place.

(2) That reports on commuted sums in the Central Stockport area be submitted to the Area Committee on a regular basis.

To consider the following reports of the Service Director (Place Management):-

To consider an application from the Friends of Brinnington Park to hold a fund day in Brinnington Park on 13 July 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or e mail: josephone.holmes@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 Friends of Brinnington Park to hold a fund day in Brinnington Park on 13 July 2013.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider an application from the Brinnington Neighbourhood Management Team to hold its second annual fun day in Brinnington Park on 27 July 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Josephine Evans on 0161 474 3278 or e mail: josephine.holmes@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 Brinnington Neighbourhood Management Team to hold its second annual fun day in Brinnington Park on 27 July 2013.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

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

To consider an application from Stockport Harriers Athletics Club to hold primary schools cross country races in Woodbank Park on six Saturday mornings from September 2013 to February 2014.

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 Stockport Harriers Athletics Club to hold primary schools cross country races in Woodbank Park on six Saturday mornings from September 2013 to February 2014.

RESOLVED – That the application from Stockport Harriers Athletics Club to hold primary schools cross country races in Woodbank Park be approved on the following dates:-

-       14 September 2013

-       5 October 2013

-       2 November 2013

-       30 November 2013

-       18 January 2014

-       15 February 2014

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100 B(4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 because of the undue delay if consideration of the item was left to the next meeting of the Area Committee).

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 organisers of Stockport Carnival to hold an event in Woodbank Park between 18-21 July 2013.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted, subject to the production of appropriate papers.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report considers a request from the BBC to carry out external filming at Woodbank Hall between late July and early September 2013.

The Area Committee is invited to note the request and make ant comments it feels appropriate.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider a request from the BBC to carry out external filming at Woodbank Hall between late July and early September 2013.

RESOLVED -  (1) That the BBC’s request be noted.

(2) That a report on the condition of Woodbank Hall be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education)

The Area Committee is requested to provide a nomination for the Labour Group vacancy at Cale Green Primary School.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provide a nomination for the Labour Group vacancy at Cale Green Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is requested to make nominations to represent the Council on the Brinnington Community Association, Pavilion Community Association (Cheadle Heath) and Woodbank Community Association.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or e mail: david.clee@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to make nominations to represent the Council on the Brinnington Community Association, Pavilion Community Association (Cheadle Heath) and Woodbank Community Association.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be nominated as representatives of the Council on the outside bodies listed below for 2013/14:-

Brinnington Community Association

Councillor Maureen Rowles

Pavilion Community Association (Cheadle Heath)

Councillors Sheila Bailey, Richard Coaton and Philip Harding

Woodbank Community Association

Councillors Sue Derbyshire, Daniel Hawthorne and Patrick McAuley

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward spokespersons with whom the Service director (Place Management) can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol approved by the Area Committee at its meeting on 23 May 2011 is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or e mail: david.clee@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Place Management) can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be appointed :-

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

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.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee, 0161 474 3137 or e mail: david.clee@stockport.gov.uk

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 funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.