Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Philip Harding be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

The Chair welcomed Cllr Dickie Davies to his first meeting of the Area Committee following his election to the Council as a Councillor for the Davenport and Cale Green Ward at the recent Local Elections.

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

That Councillor Elise Wilson 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 meeting held on 16 April 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 16 April 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

No urgent decisions were reported.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector 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.

Jacky Budd (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 report was circulated setting out the regulatory and enforcement services that were operating in a number of areas of the Council which had been amalgamated into one enforcement team.

In the Central Stockport area it was reported that:-

·         With regard to highway safety inspections, the town centre monthly inspection had been taking place recently and the annual inspection routes in the Lancashire Hill area were due towards the end of the month.

·         With regard to public realm, a trial dig/drainage works were due to start work outside 2-4 Brinnington Road shortly due to reoccurring flooding in the parking bay; an emergency trial dig for a small road collapse on Hempshaw Lane had taken place; routine gully cleansing had taken place on estate roads in the Manor Ward over the last few weeks and the Community Payback Scheme was now operational again.

·         With regard to planned works (network assets), the resurfacing of Middlesex Road had been competed; the resurfacing of Gordon Street had been completed; contractors for the Council were working on the fencing at Brinnington Road and Brinnington Rise with two way lights between 9.00pm -9.30pm; and resurfacing had been completed at Edwin Street, The Quadrant and Forbes Road.

·         Contractors working on behalf of Virgin Media would be undertaking works to install a new service on Daw Bank, Stockport, at the junction with Swaine Street and Exchange Street.

·         Contractors working on behalf of the Council began the Town Centre Access Package/Bridgefield Street Highway Works on 17 May 2015 requiring Leyland Street to be closed to traffic for approximately forty weeks.

·         Contractors working on behalf of Electricity North West would be installing a new supply outside 79 Banks Lane, Offerton.

·         Electricity North West were currently working on Churchgate outside the Market Hall with two way lights.

RESOLVED – (1) That Jacky Budd be thanked for her attendance.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to reinstate the preparation of the written summary of the work carried out by the Public Realm Service and enforcement team within the Public Protection Service in the Central Stockport area for submission to each meeting of the Area Committee.

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

Permit Parking – Diamond Street, Heaviley

A petition has been received from residents of Diamond Street, Heaviley requesting that the need for a parking scheme be investigated.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of the following two petitions:-

·         a petition had been received from residents of Diamond Street, Heaviley (six properties) requesting that the need for a parking scheme be investigated.

·         A petition from the residents and manager (twenty signatures) of Carlton Crescent Housing Complex (at the corner of Newbridge Lane and Carlton Crescent) opposing the removal of the bus stop (inbound) and the introduction of a TOUCAN (pedestrian/cycle) crossing fronting their residence.

RESOLVED – (1) That the petition regarding Diamond Street, Heaviley be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

(2) That the petition regarding Carlton Crescent Housing Complex be referred to the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) for consideration as part of the scheme to improve and increase cycle facilities on Newbridge Lane between St. Mary’s Way and Warren Street, Stockport (Minute 8 of the meeting of the Area Committee held on 16 April 2015 refers).

(3) That the representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Ward Councillors meet with the residents and manager of the Carlton Crescent Housing Complex prior to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

(3) That the improvement and increase to the cycle facilities on Newbridge Lane between St. Mary’s Way and Warren Street, Stockport be considered further at the next meeting of the Area Committee.

Mr Paul Brearley, J.P., Deputy Chairman of Stockport Magistrates’ Court, will attend the meeting to advise the Area Committee of the work of Stockport Magistrates in the borough, with particular regard to the Community Engagement Panel.

Mrs Margaret Parker J.P, and Mr Paul Brearley, J.P. Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively of Stockport Magistrates’ Court, attended the meeting to advise the Area Committee of the work of Stockport Magistrates in the borough, with particular regard to the strong links with the Council through partnership arrangements such as the Safer Stockport Partnership, how the courts structure was organised and the Community Engagement Strategy. Particular focus was put on the increasing amount of work carried out on a Greater Manchester basis as many Stockport Magistrates now attended court hearings in Manchester.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Recruitment for Magistrates in Stockport had now re-started, although they were now recruited for the Greater Manchester area as a whole.

·         A Member expressed concern that the Magistrates service was increasingly being organised at a Greater Manchester, not at a Stockport, level.

·         The age profile of Magistrates was discussed and it was confirmed that there was a shortage of younger Magistrates with no-one under the age of 30.

RESOLVED – That Margaret Parker and Paul Brearley be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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

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

(to begin no earlier than 6.30pm)

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).

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

4 x illuminated free standing signs; 3 x illuminated fascia signs; 5 x non-illuminated free standing signs; 1 x illuminated sign.

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

Officer Contact: Karyn Clarke/Cathy Hodgson on 0161 474 3551/3540 or email: karyn.clarke@stockport.gov.uk/catherine.hodgson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 58360 for 4 x illuminated free standing signs; 3 x illuminated fascia signs; 5 x non-illuminated free standing signs; 1 x illuminated sign at Audi Stockport, 101 Brinksway, Edgeley, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to conditions, with the maximum level of illumination of any of the advertisements being 145 cd/m.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

To report provides the Area Committee with an update on progress in delivery of Stockport Homes Limited (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans and seeks comments on progress to date and any future actions for inclusion in the current 2015-2016 and future action plans.

The Area Committee is invited to:-

(i) Note and comment on achievements during 2014/15

(ii) Comment on the proposed Neighbourhood Action plans for 2015/16

Officer contacts: Maria Lindars, Area Housing Manager (West), Stockport Homes, 0161 474 4371 or email: maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org/

Rebecca Cullen, Area Housing Manager(East), Stockport Homes, 0161 474 4372 or email:rebecca.cullen@stockporthomes.org

Representatives of the West and East Area Housing Managers (Stockport Homes Limited) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Area Committee with an update on progress in the delivery of Stockport Homes Limited Neighbourhood Action Plans and sought comments on progress to date and any future actions for inclusion in the current 2015-16 and future action plans.

The following comments were made issues/raised:-

·         Members expressed appreciation with regard to provision for young people in schools, general youth provision and diversionary activities provided by Stockport Homes.

·         Concern was expressed about the cost effectiveness of the bio mass fuel charges, insulation and windows in the high rise blocks of flats in Brinnington that had been raised by local residents. A report was requested for submission to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

·         Whether it was proposed to extend the computer lounges to all the blocks of flats.

·         More detail was requested in the Adswood and Bridgehall Neighbourhood Action Plan with regard to whether the work with British Gas to access funding to improve insulation and provide cladding had been successful or not and on the work with residents to access funding and develop plans to landscape areas to blocks in Tarporley Close.

·         More information was requested on the proposal environmental improvements at Melrose Crescent, Adswood.

·         Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward Councillors expressed appreciation for the work carried out by Stockport Homes, including the information and advice to customers on financial services involving access to money advice, bank accounts and the Credit Union. Stockport Homes was working in partnership with the Credit Union and continually highlighted the offer to residents.

·         Concern was expressed that motorists were parking in the car park near to Shawcross Street, off Upper Hillgate which was reserved for Stockport Homes’ residents.

RESOLVED – (1) That the achievements during 2014/15 and the proposed Neighbourhood Action Plans for 2015/15 be noted.

(2) That a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee regarding the cost effectiveness of the bio mass fuel charges, insulation and windows in the high rise blocks of flats in Brinnington.

(3) That Members of the Area Committee be provided with information on the work carried out by Stockport Homes with pupils from Brinnington at secondary school after they left their local primary school.

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

The report sets out a scheme to provide an improved pedestrian/cycle route from the Lancashire Hill roundabout to the town centre amenities and Trans Pennine Trail by the introduction of a shared use facility between the roundabout and Penny Lane and a TOUCAN crossing facility, south of Wharf Street.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) to approve the implementation of the proposed scheme and for the statutory legal advertising  of the Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Orders be made.

Officer Contact: Georgina Summers on 0161 474 4853 or email: georgina.summers@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out a scheme to provide an improved pedestrian/cycle route from the Lancashire Hill roundabout to the town centre amenities and Trans Pennine Trail by the introduction of a shared use facility between the roundabout and Penny Lane and a TOUCAN crossing facility, south of Wharf Street.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to approve the implementation of the proposed scheme and the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Orders be made.

(2) That should any objections be received to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders, then a report be submitted to a future meeting of this Area Committee.

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

The report seta out a scheme to provide an improved pedestrian/cycle route from the Heatons/Reddish area to the town centre amenities and Trans Pennine Trail by the introduction of a TOUCAN crossing at Belmont Way, north of Belmont Street.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) to approve the implementation of the proposed scheme and the associated Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in the report and, subject to no objections being received, the Orders be made.

Officer contact: Georgina Summers on 0161 474 4853 or email: georgina.summers@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out a scheme to provide an improved pedestrian/cycle route from the Heatons/Reddish area to the town centre amenities and Trans Pennine Trail by the introduction of a TOUCAN crossing at Belmont Way, north of Belmont Street.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to approve the implementation of the proposed scheme and the associated Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Orders be made.

(2) That should any objections be received to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders, then a report be submitted to a future meeting of this Area Committee.

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

The report advises the Area Committee of the findings from a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph zone in the Elmfield Road/Oakfield road Area of Davenport.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of a Moving Traffic Restriction 20mph Speed Limit Order on Elmfield Road, Oakfield Road and Beechfield Road, Davenport and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order be made.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph zone in the Elmfield Road/Oakfield Road area of Davenport.

RESOLVED – (1) The Area Committee was minded to approve a Moving Traffic Regulation Order for a 20mph zone on Elmfield Road, Oakfield Road and Beechfield Road, Davenport for their entire length at an approximate cost of £5,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation).

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

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

The report seeks approval to revoke the existing Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons Parking Bay fronting 128 Lowndes Lane, Offerton.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0`161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval to revoke the existing Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons’ Parking Bay fronting 128 Lowndes Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED – (1) The Area Committee was minded to approve the revocation of the existing Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons’ Parking Bay fronting 128 Lowndes Lane, Offerton, at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation).

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

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

The report considers a request from an existing tenant to lease adjoining land at Newbridge Lane/Mary Street and George Street, Stockport.

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

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: 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 a request from an existing tenant to lease land at Newbridge Lane/Mary Street and George Street, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred, pending more information regarding the proposed length of the lease and use of the land.

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

The report considers a request to purchase the Council’s freehold interest in the site on land at Lower Hillgate and Hopes Carr. Stockport.

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

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: 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 a request to purchase the freehold interest in the site on land at Lower Hillgate and Hopes Carr, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred, pending more information, including financial information, on the request to purchase the freehold interest in the site on land at Lower Hillgate and Hopes Carr, Stockport.

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

To consider an application to hold Primary School Cross Country League in Woodbank Park on various dates.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of the relevant paperwork.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application to hold the Primary School Cross Country League in Woodbank Park on various dates throughout the year.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application to hold the Primary School Cross Country League in Woodbank Park on various dates throughout the year, subject to the production of the relevant paperwork.

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

The report considers an application from Stockport Harriers to hold the Offerton 10K, on the evening of 1 July 2015 in Woodbank and Vernon Parks.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of the appropriate paperwork.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3271 or email: josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from Stockport Harriers to hold the Offerton 10K on the evening of 1 July 2015 in Woodbank and Vernon Parks.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Stockport Harriers to hold the Offerton 10K on the evening of 1 July 2015 in Woodbank and Vernon Parks, subject to the production of the appropriate paperwork.

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

The report considers an application from the Stockport Carnival Committee to hold this year’s Stockport Carnival in Woodbank Park on 25 July.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the provision of the appropriate paperwork.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from the Stockport Carnival Committee to hold this year’s Stockport Carnival in Woodbank Park.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the Stockport Carnival Committee to hold this year’s Stockport Carnival in Woodbank Park, subject to the production of the appropriate paperwork.

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

The report considers a proposed cross country event as part of the Manchester Area Cross country League on 10 October 2015 which utilises Woodbank Park.

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

Officer Contact: Kath Hughes on 0161 474 4418 or email: kath.hughes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposed cross country event as part of the Manchester Area Cross Country League to be held on 10 October 2015 in Woodbank Park.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to a proposed cross country event to be held as part of the Manchester Area Cross Country League on 10 October 2015 in Woodbank Park, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

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

The report considers an application has been submitted from the Bridgeway Church to hold the Bonfire Blast in Heaton Norris Park on the 5th November 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the submission of the appropriate paperwork.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from the Bridgway Church to hold the Bonfire Blast in Heaton Norris Park on 5 November 2015.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the Bridgway Church to hold the Bonfire Blast in Heaton Norris Park on 5 November 2015, subject to the submission of the appropriate paperwork and the event not being advertised as a religious event.

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

To consider an application from Stockport Harriers regarding the Stockport 10k run on 6 December 2015. Although the majority of the run is outside Woodbank Park, the beginning and end of the run passes to and from the stadium towards Turncroft Lane.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from Stockport Harriers regarding the Stockport 10K run on 6 December 2015, the beginning and end of which are in Woodbank Park.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Stockport Harriers regarding the Stockport 10K run on 6 December 2015, the beginning and end of which are in Woodbank Park.

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

With the agreement of the Committee, this item was withdrawn.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson protocol is attached for information.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters, and the expenditure of the Ward Delegated Budget up to £300.

RESOLVED – That the following councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highway and traffic management issues:-

Brinnington and Central Ward – Councillor Chris Murphy

Davenport and Cale Green Ward – Councillor Wendy Wild

Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward – Councillor Richard Coaton

Manor Ward – Councillor Sue Derbyshire.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.                                       

The report requests the Area Committee to consider appointments of representatives on Outside Bodies.

The Area Committee is requested to make nominations for appointments on Outside Bodies.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or email: 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 consider nominations for appointments as representatives on outside bodies in the Central Stockport area for 2015/16.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following nominations for appointments on Outside Bodies for 2015/16 as set out below:-

Brinnington Community Association

Councillor Maureen Rowles

Pavillion Community Association (Cheadle Heath)

Councillors Sheila Bailey, Richard Coaton and Phillip Harding

Woodbank Community Association

Councillors Sue Derbyshire, Daniel Hawthorne and Patrick

McAuley.

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 email: 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 Ward Flexibility funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That approval be given to the application for Ward Flexibility Funding from the Royal British Legion, Hazel Grove for the hire of a vehicle to assist with Armed Forces Day in Castle Street, Edgeley on 27 June 2015, the total cost of £850 to be split equally between the four Wards in the Central Stockport area and the security deposit of £750 being returned to the Council by the Royal British Legion, Hazel Grove after the event.