Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 11 February 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

No announcements were made.

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.

(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)  Condition of Ups and Downs public house, A6 Wellington Road South

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

Rachel Bingham (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 and Public Protection Enforcement Officers in the Central Stockport area (copies of which had been circulated).

Ward Members requested a timescale for the further work being looked into by the drainage department for the gullies on Bramhall Lane near to the shops in the Davenport and Cale Green Ward.

RESOLVED – That Rachel Bingham be thanked for her attendance.

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

It was reported that the Ups and Downs public house  was a locally listed building of architectural and historic interest, physically attached to a Grade II listed building (Wellington Bridge) and located within a designated conservation area. The building was in poor condition and partially vacant and the appearance of the elevation facing Wellington Bridge had suffered from on-going decay of brickwork, render and rendered architectural details.

The Council was currently dealing with a Planning Application for a Change of use from vacant nightclub and retail unit (Sui Generis) to 11 residential units (C3) with associated external alterations.  The application had been submitted to the meeting of the Area Committee held on 1 October 2015 when it had been resolved that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to determine the application, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement in respect of off-site open space provision.  The Council and the applicant were currently finalising the agreement, and as such, it would not be expedient to take enforcement action at this stage as the Council would wish to see the planning permission implemented and the premises brought back into positive use.  The planning permission included external alterations to the building which would address the current concerns.

Officers from within the Place Directorate would continue to monitor the building and maintain a dialogue with the site owner and would review the situation should the signing of the agreement be delayed further and / or the implementation of the subsequent permission.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Members of the Area Committee be provided with regular updates when Section 106 Agreements are signed.

No petitions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Nick Whelan (Traffic and Asset Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         How the strategy would deal with the run off of water along Brinksway, Chestergate and Wood Street, Stockport.

·         The Area Committee debated a report which had been circulated separately to Members regarding the incident of flooding at Dorset Avenue, Stockport on 8 February 2016.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee regarding the reporting mechanism for incidents such as occurred at Dorset Avenue and how the Council ensures that the riparian owner carries out its legal duties following the production of a report by the Council into an incident of flooding.

There are no development applications to consider.

There were no development applications to consider.

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 Chief Executive 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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that since the agenda had been published, an appeal had been received by the Council against the Area Committee’s decision to refuse planning permission in respect of plan no. 58879 for the erection of 2 semi-detached 2 storey dwelling houses, together with vehicular accesses, car parking and boundary treatments at Little Moor Cottages, Hampson Street, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The report provides an update on the recent consultation on the Town Centre Access Plan (TCAP) Phase 2 and the proposed amendments to these schemes following more detailed appraisal and the consultation feedback.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the proposed schemes to be included in the TCAP Phase 2 and support their inclusion in the final business case.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider the outcomes of the recent consultation on the Town Centre Access Plan Phase 2 and the proposed amendments to the schemes following consultation feedback and detailed appraisal of the proposals.

 The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·        Concern was expressed about the quality of the work carried out on King Street West (Scheme 303).

·        Concern was expressed that the proposed erection of fences between the road and houses as part of Scheme 906 for the Belmont Way cycleway may create an environment for anti-social behaviour.

·        Support was given for Scheme 609 – Hempshaw Lane/Lowndes Lane.

·        With regard to Scheme 801 – Travis Brow/A6 link and St.Georges’s Road, it was hoped that  the proposed compulsory purchase of the Midland public house could be avoided if this was possible without affecting the scheme.

·        It was confirmed that there had ben a number of significant changes as a result of the consultation, both on this occasion and during Phase 1.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The report sets out the proposed pedestrian and cyclist improvements, improvements to the perceived safety issues at the subway system and inner roundabout island and seeks to formalise this as a cycle route connecting the Town Centre Access Package ‘TCAP’ scheme 903 Lancashire Hill shared-use pedestrian/ cyclist path scheme (Penny Lane to the Town Centre) to provide a cycle link to the Trans Pennine Trail ‘TPT’ at Tiviot Dale. In addition, this scheme will compliment TCAP scheme 906 (Belmont Way-A6 to Lancashire Hill cycle scheme). The scheme includes the introduction of a CCTV system, the cutting back/ removal of vegetation/ trees and drainage, lighting, signing improvements.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the Traffic Regulation Order detailed in Schedules 1 and 2 of the report.

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

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the proposed pedestrian and cyclist improvements at the Lancashire Hill roundabout, improvements to the perceived safety issues at the subway system and inner island roundabout island, and sought to formalise this as a cycle route connecting the Town Centre Access Plan (TCAP) scheme 903 Lancashire Hill shared-use pedestrian/cyclist path scheme (Penny Lane to the Town Centre) to provide a cycle link to the Trans Pennine Trail at Tiviot Dale.  In addition, the scheme would complement TCAP scheme 906 (Belmont Way-A6 to Lancashire Hill cycle scheme). The scheme included the introduction of a CCTV system, the cutting back/removal of vegetation/trees and drainage, lighting and signing improvements.

RESOLVED – That, with regard to those schemes which are located in the Central; Stockport area,  the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to approve the proposed scheme and the associated Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in Schedules 1 and 2 of the report.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The report sets out the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles on Middlesex Road, Brinnington in the vicinity of property numbers 87 and 89.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the making of a Traffic Regulation Order for No Stopping on School Entrance Markings on Middlesex Road, Brinnington.

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

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles on Middlesex Road, Brinnington in the vicinity of property numbers 87 and 89.

 RESOLVED – (1) The Area Committee was minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation Order for No Stopping on School Entrance Markings on Middlesex Road, Brinnington, as set out below, at an approximate cost of £950 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order No Stopping Monday – Friday 8am-5pm on School Entrance Markings

Middlesex Road, Brinnington. - south west side, from a point approximately 41 metres south east of the roundabout junction of The Link and Middlesex Road for a distance of 26 metres in a south easterly direction.

(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 Chief Executive

The report sets out objections received to a proposed No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order at Diamond Street, Heaviley.

The Area Committee is recommended that, notwithstanding the objections received, the Order be made as advertised.

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

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated)  regarding the objections received to a proposed No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order at Diamond Street, Heaviley.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objections received to a proposed No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order at Diamond Street, Heaviley, the Order be made as advertised.

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

The report outlines a request by the tenants of the Bridge College to employ the services of a guardian company to provide an on-site presence to assist in maintaining the security and integrity of the building.

The Area Committee is invited to provide comments on the proposal.

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 have been circulated) regarding a request by the tenants of the Bridge College, Curzon Road, Offerton to employ the services of a guardian company to provide an on-site presence to assist in maintaining the security and integrity of the building.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the proposed disposal of land fronting 120-128 Nangreave Road, Stockport to residents in order to create an area for off road parking.

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

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 the proposed disposal of land fronting 120-128 Nangreave Road, Stockport to residents in order to create an area for off road parking.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal.

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

The report sets out the proposed disposal of a Council owned sire currently leased for industrial use at Shawcross Street, Stockport.

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

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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the proposed disposal of a Council owned site currently leased for industrial use at Shawcross Street, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal in principle, but requests that a further report be submitted to the Area Committee once it is known how much it is proposed that the site be disposed for and the conditions for its disposal.

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

The report considers ca variation of the terms on which the Council sold a parcel of land at Bishop Street, Offerton.

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

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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposed variation of the terms on which the Council sold a parcel of land at Bishop Street, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal.

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

The report outlines the intention to agree the variation of the current long lease of 6, 8 nd 10 Millgate, Stockport from commercial use to residential use which will ensure that the Council retains an annual income from the asset or alternatively the receipt of a premium.

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

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) outlining the Council’s intention to agree to the variation of the current long lease of 6,8 and 10 Millgate, Stockport from commercial use to residential use which would ensure that the Council retains an annual income from the asset or alternatively the receipt of a premium.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The report sets out an application by the Cale Green Residents Association - Park Group to hold a Summer Fun Day in Cale Green Park on Sunday 26th June 2016.

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

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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from the Cale Green Residents’ Association – Park Group to hold a Summer Fun Day in Cale Green Park on 26 June 2016.

RESOLVED – (1) That an application from the Cale Green Residents’ Association – Park Group to hold a Summer Fun Day in Cale Green Park on 26 June 2016 be approved, subject to the production of the appropriate paperwork, the completion of the event application checklist and no goldfish being used as prizes.

(2) That should the organiser contravene the Council’s policy with regard to no goldfish being used as prizes, then approval would not be granted by this Area Committee in the future to applications for Summer Fun Days at Cale Green Park.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

Michael Mulhearn Amusements have applied to hold a Children’s Funfair at Woodbank Park between Friday 26th August and Monday 29th August 2016 inclusive.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from Michael Mulhearn Amusements to hold a Children’s Funfair at Woodbank Park between 26 and 29 August 2016 inclusive.

RESOLVED – That an application from Michael Mulhearn Amusements to hold a Children’s Funfair at Woodbank Park between 26 and 29 August 2016 inclusive be approved, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances, and there being no animals involved or used as prizes.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The report sets out an event application submitted by Cale Green Park Residents Association for a Christmas in the Park Fun Day to be held in Cale Green Park on Sunday 4th December 2016.

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

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 submitted by Cale Green Park Residents Association for a Christmas in the Park Fun Day to be held in Cale Green Park on 4 December 2016.

RESOLVED – That an application submitted by Cale Green Park Residents Association for a Christmas in the Park Fun Day to be held in Cale Green Park 4 December 2016 be approved, subject to the production of the appropriate paperwork, the completion of the event application checklist and the organisers being made aware of the animal welfare aspects of the donkey rides.

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 report also includes the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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) 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. The report also included the current position on the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That approval be given to the application for Ward Flexibility Funding from the Royal Oak Armed Forces Day for a public announcement system, the advertisement of the event and the transportation of a World War 2 gun from Belle Vue to Edgeley for the Armed Forces Day in Castle Street, Edgeley on 25 June 2016, the total cost of £945 to be split equally between the four Wards in the Central Stockport area with a total of £236.25 per Ward.