Agenda and minutes

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

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

The Chair welcomed Charlie Stewart to his first meeting of the Area Committee following his election to the Council as a Councillor for the Manor Ward at the recent Local Elections.

To appoint a Vice-Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting,

That Councillor Andy Sorton 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 21 April 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 21 April 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report considers a proposal for the disposal of the Council owned site at Booth Street, Stockport for the purpose of the development of a residential care home.

The Area Committee is requested to note 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 Carillion plc submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal for the disposal of the Council owned site at Booth Street, Stockport for the purpose of the development of a residential care home.

On 5 January 2016 the Executive Meeting had approved a development programme that sought the prudential borrowing of approximately £20 million to deliver a re-developed Borough Care Limited property portfolio which was based on a resident transfer strategy. The approved development programme incorporated two new build properties and the redevelopment of a further five, with two sites being surrendered by Borough Care Limited to the Council. The Council’s project team had been working on solutions that minimised any potential bed loss capacity generated through executing the approved programme.

A strategy had been developed which required the building of additional capacity into the Borough Care Limited portfolio at the front end of the programme in the form of a new care home on a new site. A series of potential sites had been evaluated and the site at Booth Street was the preferred site.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal for the disposal of the Council owned site at Booth Street, Stockport for the purpose of the development of a residential care home.

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.

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.

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

The following comment was made/issues raised:-

·        Members enquired whether more information was available with regard to whereabouts in a particular street there had been fly tipping or waste presented incorrectly.

RESOLVED – (1) That Mark Calderbank be thanked for his attendance.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to advise the Area Committee whether more information was available with regard to whereabouts in a particular street there had been fly tipping or waste presented incorrectly.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a petition had been received containing 196 objections to the proposal to include a cycle path in the planning application for a link road to connect the A6 and Travis Brow, necessitating the demolition of The Midland public house at 19 Wellington Road North, Stockport.

RESOLVED– That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive of Stockport Homes

The report provides an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes’ Neighbourhood Action Plans.

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

Officer Contact: Maria Lindars on 0161 474 4371 or email: maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org.

Representatives of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes Ltd, submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress in the delivery of the Neighbourhood Action Plan and seeking comments on progress to date and for any future actions in the 2016-2017 plan.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Brinnington and Central Ward Councillors requested an update on the proposed installation of CCTV in Hollywood Towers.

·         Whether there were any plans to repeat the clear up days in Mottram Street.

·         The role of Officers from Stockport Homes in reporting fly tipping.

·         Whether there were any plans to provide free skips in local areas as had occurred in the past.

·         Residents’ car parking problems at the blocks of flats on Lancashire Hill and whether barriers could be installed at the access to car parks for the flats.

·         The extent to which residents’ hoarding belongings was a problem and the involvement of the fire service if a danger to public safety was apparent.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the issues raised be investigated and the appropriate Councillors advised accordingly.

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

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

The following development application 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.

Change of use from A1 (vacant grocery store) to A5 (hot food takeaway) and associated extraction/ventilation system, blocking up pf two windows and new front door.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Pippa Brown on 0161 474 3531 or email: pippa.brown@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 61026 for a change of use from A1 (vacant grocery store) to A5 (hot food takeaway) and associated extraction/ventilation system, blocking up of two windows and new front door at 269 Wellington Road South, Heaviley, it was

RESOLVED -  That planning permission be granted.

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

The report details the proposed re-adoption of the Council’s Application Validation Checklist for the validation of planning applications.

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

Officer Contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@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 the Area Committee comments on the proposed re-adoption of the Council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications and the supporting document “Explanatory Notes for the National and Local Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications.”

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 Democratic Services Manager 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 joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Council Solicitor

The Area Committee is requested to authorise the making of a diversion order for the diversion of a public footpath off Edwin Street and on the edge of Blackberry Lane, Offerton, under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as shown on the plan attached to the report.

Officer Contact: Ernest Nama on 0161 474 4595 or email: ernest.nama@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 proposed making of a diversion order for the diversion of a public footpath off Edwin Street and on the edge of Blackberry Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the making of a diversion order for the diversion of a public footpath off Edwin Street, Offerton and on the edge of Blackberry Lane, Offerton under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, diverting that section  of a public footpath from a route marked A-B, to a route marked C-D-E-F-G-H, as shown on the plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report, pending confirmation of the order upon approval of the planning application.

A representative of the Head of Estate and Asset Management will attend the meeting for this item.

The previous reports to the Area Committee are attached.

The reports outlines a request to graze horses on land off Rostrevor Road, Adswood.

The Area Committee is requested to note 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 Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a request to graze horses on land off Rostrevor Road, Adswood.

At its meeting held on 1 October 2015 the Area Committee had considered a proposal to grant a grazing licence on land at Rostrevor Road, Adswood. The Area Committee deferred a decision pending the provision of the following information:-

·         Length of Lease – all Council land ‘let out’ for grazing purposes was by way of granting a renewable 360 day Licence which was terminable by either party by the giving of at least one months’ notice at any time for whatever reasons, the purpose of which was to prevent an occupier obtaining security of tenure.

·         Number of horses – the size of the site was such that this would be restricted to three horses at any one time.

·         Address of owner – the owners lived on the nearby housing estate and the horses would be kept on the land in question. 

·         The tenant would be responsible for ensuring that all boundaries were secure, however the occupiers of the adjoining houses should also ensure that their boundaries were maintained to a suitable standard.

·         Enforceability – Any complaints regarding the use and occupation of the land should be reported to Carillion (Estates). In the event of any breaches of the Licence there would be a provision for immediate termination thereof.

Members of the Area Committee had also expressed concerns about the condition of the land and its maintenance, and requested that the animal welfare issues be investigated.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The Area Committee requested contact details of who people should direct questions to and report complaints to at Carillion plc.

·         A Member requested that signage be erected on the site with contact details.

·         If the grazing licence was granted, it was confirmed that it was the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the horses did not escape into neighbouring land and to provide appropriate fencing. The occupiers of the adjoining houses should also ensure that their boundaries were maintained to a suitable standard.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal with the following conditions:-

·         adequate fencing be put in place to ensure that the horses would not escape and that it was the responsibility of the person who owned the horses to ensure that the fencing was maintained.

·         That contact details of who to direct questions to and report complaints to be erected in a prominent position at the entrance to the site and that Members of the Area Committee be advised of those contact details.

·         That Officers check the site on a regular basis to ensure that the conditions are being adhered to.

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

The report considers a proposal to excavate and then reinstate trench across carriageway outside 116 Edgeley Road, Edgeley.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the scheme and authorise the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to order the work.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal to excavate and then reinstate the trench across the carriageway.

RESOLVED – That the proposed excavation and then reinstatement of the trench across the carriageway outside 116 Edgeley Road, Edgeley at an approximate cost of £2,500 be approved, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward allocation).

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

The report considers the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) associated with the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan along Chestergate, Stockport Town Centre.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in Appendix A and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertising date, the Orders can be made.

Officer Contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or email: mark.james@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 the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders associated with the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan along Chestergate, Stockport Town Centre.

The Orders were part of the Town Centre Access Plan and related specifically to Chestergate within the Town Centre. The amendments to the Orders were required to enable the previously agreed range of improvements to be delivered. The cost of the scheme was approximately £2,000 and would be met from the Town Centre Access Plan budget.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be requested to approve the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders scheduled within Appendix A of the report and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days of the advertising date, the Orders can subsequently be made.

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

The report sets out the result of an investigation n into parking issues on Harrison Street, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@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) setting out the result of an investigation into parking issues on Harrison Street, Stockport.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation Order on Harrison Street, Stockport at an approximate cost of £1,350 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

 Revoke Traffic Regulation Order  – Schedule

Harrison Street, Stockport – ‘Limited Waiting‘(Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 6.00pm)

North side – From the intersection of its northern kerb line and the western kerb line of Higher Hillgate, for a distance of 2 metres in a westerly direction.

South side – From the intersection of its southern kerb line and the western kerb line of Higher Hillgate, for a distance of 2 metres in a westerly direction.

Higher Hillgate, Stockport – ‘Limited Waiting‘(Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 6.00pm)

West side – From the intersection of its western kerb line and the southern kerb line of Harrison Street, for a distance of 3.5 metres in a southerly direction.

Higher Hillgate, Stockport – ‘Limited Waiting Parking Bay’ (1 Hour Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 6.00pm No return within 1 Hour)

West side – From a point, 3.5 metres south of the intersection of its western kerb line and the southern kerb line of Harrison Street, in a southerly direction for 22 metres.

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order – Schedule

Harrison Street, Stockport – No Waiting at Any Time

North side – From the intersection of the northern kerb line, and western kerb line of Higher Hillgate, for its entire length, in a westerly direction.

South side – From the intersection of the western kerb line of Higher Hillgate to a point 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Higher Hillgate, Stockport – No Waiting at Any Time

West side – From a point 10 metres north from the intersection of its northern kerb line of Harrison Street, to a point 5 metres south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Harrison Street.

Higher Hillgate, Stockport – ‘Limited Waiting Parking Bay’ (1 Hour Mon – Sat 8am – 6pm No return within 1 Hour)

West side – From a point 5 metres south of the intersection of its western kerb line and the southern kerb line of Harrison Street for a distance of 20.5 metres in a southerly 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report seeks approval to revoke the existing Traffic Regulation Order for Resident Permit Holders Only Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm on Upper Brook Street.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 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 Residents Permit Only parking between 8.00am – 6.00pm on Upper Brook Street, Stockport.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £1,050 to be funded from the central Highways Maintenance budget:-

Proposed Revocation of Traffic Regulation Orders - Resident Permit Holders Only Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm Upper Brook Street, Stockport

North West side

From a point 37 metres south West of the projected westerly kerbline of Gorsey Brow for a distance of 45 metres in a south westerly direction.

South East side

From a point 21 metres South west of the westerly kerbline of Gorsey Brow for a distance of 47 metres in a south westerly 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report details commuted sums received by the Council from housing developers towards the cost pf play provision. The report also sets out the criteria that must used in allocating sums for play provision.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the allocation of the commuted sums as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or email: richard.booker@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) detailing commuted sums received by the Council from housing developers towards the cost of play provision and setting out the criteria that must be used in allocating sums for play provision.

RESOLVED – That the following allocations of commuted sums for the Central Stockport area be approved:-

·         The use of £669.24 from development no. 1209 (DC059321, 23 Ladybridge Road) towards future play improvements at Adswood Park.

·         The use of £1,868.85 from development no. 1220 (DC059703, 33 Ladybridge Road) towards future play improvements at Adswood Park.

·         The use of £669.24 from development no. 1223 (DC060332, 11 Dartmouth Crescent) towards future play improvements at Brinnington Park.

·         The use of £540.41 from development no. 1229 (DC47443, 40a St Petersgate) towards future play improvements at Heaton Norris Play Area.

·         The use of £945.30 fromn development no. 1233 (DC060620, Thatched House, 74 Churchgate) towards future play improvements at Heaton Norris Park.

·         The use of £167.31 from development no. 1238 (DC060942, 48 Brinnington Road) towards future play improvements at Woodbank Park.

·         The use of £334.62 from development no. 1212 (DC055816, 51 Carrington Road) towards future play improvements at Woodbank Park.

·         The use of £334.62 from development no. 1219 (DC055904, 104 Stockport Road) towards future play improvemennts at Alexandra Park.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report considers a request from Virgin Media for the Council to enter into a wayleave agreement to enable a broadband cable to be laid through Council land to provide business broadband facilities to Brinnington Family Centre.

The Area Committee is requested to note 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 Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a request from Virgin Media for the Council to enter into a wayleave agreement to enable a broadband cable to be laid through Council land to provide business broadband facilities to Brinnington Family Centre on Brinnington Road.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposals.

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

The report considers an application by Stockport Harriers to use Woodbank Park for the 2016 Stockport 10 road race on 4 December 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application by Stockport Harriers to use Woodbank Park for the 2016 Stockport 10 road race on 4 December 2016.

RESOLVED – That the application from Stockport Harriers to use Woodbank Park for the 2016 Stockport 10 road race on 4 December 2016 be approved, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances, and confirmation of the exact route from the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

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

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

Councillor Bailey raised the issue of whether it would possible for residents who lived in properties where the storing of bins was a problem to use food caddies instead of green waste bins.

RESOLVED – That the issue be referred to the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) for investigation to see if any alteration could be made to the waste collection contract to allow residents more flexibility to use food caddies instead of green bins to dispose of food waste.

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 to outside bodies in the Central Stockport area for 2016/17.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following nominations for Councillors to serve as representatives of the Council on outside bodies in the Central Stockport area for 2016/17:-

Brinnington Community Association

Councillor Maureen Rowles

Cheadle Heath Community Association

Councillors Sheila Bailey, Richard Coaton and Philip Harding

Woodbank Community Association

Councillors Daniel Hawthorne, Patrick McAuley and Charlie Stewart

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration 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.

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 for 2016/17:-

Brinnington and Central Ward

Councillor Chris Murphy

Davenport and Cale Green Ward

Councillor Dickie Davies

Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward

Councillor Richard Coaton

Manor Ward

Councillor Daniel Hawthorne

Councillor Charlie Stewart

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 – That the report be noted.

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

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

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

Councillor Harding referred to the twentieth century mural on the west facing gable end of the British Home Stores building in the Merseyway Shopping Centre which depicted the history of Stockport. Following the announcement that British Home Stores had fallen into administration, he felt that the Executive Councillor (Economy and Regeneration) should be asked to request that the mural be listed nationally or, failing that, listed locally.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economy and Regeneration) and Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to apply for the mural on the west facing gable end of the British Home Stores building in the Merseyway Shopping Centre to be listed nationally.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Chris Murphy

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

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

Councillor Murphy referred to various traffic issues in Shaw Heath. Lowfield Road in Shaw Heath used to be one way and he had received representations about the possibility of making it one way again in the future. A weight limit for vehicles travelling on Range Road needed to be considered as the nearby park was very well used and there was often a lot of children in the vicinity. The issue of the route taken by heavy goods vehicles in the area needed to be addressed and considered in conjunction with the weight restriction already in force on Garners Lane.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to examine making Lowfield Road , Range Road and Gilmore Street one way;  the whole area a 20mph zone; and the introduction of weight limits on certain roads in Shaw Heath to prevent their use by heavy goods vehicles.