Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 29 September 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interests

The Chair advised the meeting of a forthcoming Vintage Village fair at the covered market hall at 10.00am on 13 November 2016 which was being supported by Stockport Hat Works and encouraged those present at the meeting to attend.

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.

Members of the public were 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.

Two public questions were submitted.

The first public question related to the cause of the flooding in Clover Avenue, Adswood in 2009 and the resultant flooding of St. Ambrose Church Hall, the action taken to ensure that no future flooding would take place in Clover Avenue and, in the light of the recent flooding in the area in September, the measures that United Utilities and the Council would be taking to ensure that there was no recurrence of the flooding.

The Chair advised the meeting that she had received a response to the questions from Officers in the Place Directorate.

The response stated that a contributing factor to the flooding was a blockage at the outlet from the culvert and debris within the channel of the watercourse located within open land off Appleby Close, Adswood on the opposite side of the railway from Clover Avenue. Following the flood event blockage removal work, excavation works to re-establish the channel of the watercourse and site clearance works were being carried out in order to prevent further flooding. Additionally, United Utilities had carried out some debris and grout removal works on the public sewer network within the Clover Avenue area.

Subsequent to the reactive works detailed above, the culverted watercourse has been under investigation following the 2009 flooding incident and works carried out to date were as follows:-

•           Ongoing debris removal works from the culverted watercourse between the outlet off Appleby Close and Clover Avenue.

•           Manhole construction work to provide access on to the culvert off Appleby Close for ongoing inspection and maintenance operations. The manhole had been constructed in March 2016 and further investigation works were programmed for 2016/17.

•           Ongoing consultation and investigation coordination work with United Utilities and Network Rail to establish the internal condition of the complete culvert from Clover Avenue to the outlet off Appleby Close was being carried out.

Stockport Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority would continue to ensure that measures were taken to minimise the risk of future flooding and that all factors that could have contributed to the incident would be addressed by the appropriate authority. However, it was not possible to eliminate the risk of all flooding and investigations by United Utilities had reported that the flooding incident on 13 September 2016 was caused by ‘exceptional weather’ - ten times greater than the national sewer design standards.

The works to complete the internal condition survey of the culvert between Clover Avenue and Stockport Council Greenspace land off Appleby Close and under Network Rail land were ongoing and the Council would work with Network Rail to ensure that this work was completed as soon as was practicable. The Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority had commissioned a Section 19 Investigation in accordance with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to review the floods on 16 September 2016 and this would involve working with Risk Management Authorities such as United Utilities and the Environment Agency to establish the causes and to look at appropriate future flood mitigation measures.  The results of this investigation would be submitted to Members once it had been completed.

The second public question related to the steps being taken by the Council and United Utilities to replace or upgrade the existing and inadequate surface water and combined drains in Adswood Road, Adswood and the steps being taken to ensure that the existing intercourse between the two railway lines was kept clear of obstruction.

RESOLVED – That a written response to the second public question be sent to the questioner.

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.

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).

RESOLVED – That Rachel Bingham be thanked for her attendance.

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

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

The report advises the Area Committee of the Council’s general process for dealing with road collapses; and the timescales and details of the recent cases in the Edgeley and Heath Ward on Reservoir Road, Carlile Street, Grenville Street and Greek Street.

A representative of United Utilities will also attend the meeting.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Johanna Smith on 0161 474 4896 or email: johanna.smith@stockport.gov.uk

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the Council’s general process for dealing with road collapses, and the timescales and details of the recent cases in the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward on Reservoir Road, Carlile Street, Grenville Street and Greek Street.

RESOLVED – That the item be deferred and the appropriate department of United Utilities be invited to the next meeting of the Area Committee to discuss in particular the recent case on Reservoir Road, Edgeley.

No petitions were submitted.

To consider a presentation from Wendy Sinfield (Community Relations Manager, Manchester Airport).

The presentation will detail the way in which aircraft currently operated and how they currently affect the Central Stockport Area Committee area. The presentation will also discuss the impact on local airspace in the future associated with navigation changes. 

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

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution)

This report affords an opportunity to discuss the Executive’s proposed approach taken to addressing the financial challenges in the 207/18 budget, the details of which are set out in a series of business cases and working papers that may be seen to have different implications or the potential for varied impact across different parts of the Borough.

The Area Committee is invited to consider and comment on the following budget proposals:-

2016/17 Business Cases

·         Waste

·         Council Tax Discount Scheme

Executive Working Papers

·         Working with Communities

·         Localities Programme

A member of the Executive will attend the meeting to present the proposals and to respond to questions.

Officer Contact: Steve Skelton on 0161 474 3174 or email: steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the opportunity to discuss the Executive’s proposed approach to addressing the financial challenges in the 2017/2018 budget, the details of which were set out in a series of business cases and working papers attached to the report.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

This report covers a number of issues arising from the flooding in Stockport during June 2016, including the outcome of an independent investigation into the causes of the flooding, the Council’s initial response to the flooding, its response to the recovery phase and the actions that the Council could take to minimise the impact of future flooding events. The report also sets out work the Council has undertaken in light of the Independent Review.

The further flooding that took place in September will be the subject of a separate investigation and report.

This report pulls together all the various aspects of work concerning the flood incidents in June and specifically incorporates the following:

·           The draft Independent Section 19 Investigation Report in accordance with the Flood & Water Management Act (FWMA) on the investigation into the flooding incidents undertaken by Jacobs Consulting Engineers;

·           A review into the Council’s response to the flooding and a review of the multi-agency response undertaken by the Civil Contingencies and Resilience Unit, Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA),

·           An update on the implementation of the Flood Risk Management Strategy.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161-474-4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk   

The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a detailed response to the questions raised by Members following the flooding incidents in June, an independent investigation into the causes of the flooding, the Council’s initial response to the flooding, its response to the recovery phase and the actions that the Council had taken to minimise the impact of future flooding events. The report also set out work that the Council had undertaken in light of the independent review.

The further flooding that took place in September would be the subject of a separate investigation and report.

The following issues were raised / comments made:-

•           The Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward Councillors were in favour of the review of land drainage and surrounding pavement drainage of Bonar Park (currently blocked), but they were not in favour of raising the kerbs on Myrtle Street and Ash Street as an option to direct run off safely away from properties.

•           One of the major problems that arose at the time of the flooding was the supply of sandbags and the provision of skips. One of the major problems with sandbags was that they could not be kept and stockpiled. The provision of skips was being investigated. One of the problems was that that insurance companies wished to see the flood damage before the damaged items were removed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

 This report is to provide an overview of the current Road Safety provision in and around the educational facilities in Stockport. It gives information about the current road safety training provision in the schools and a review of the current issues faced in terms of road safety around education sites in peak periods. The report also considered the potential for the introduction of further provision in regards to Road Safety in and around educational facilities and the resource implications of expanding these areas of work to develop a comprehensive approach to road safety around schools.

The report will be considered by the Children & Young People’s Scrutiny Committee on 2 November 2016.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report and identify any local issues or priorities.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, Nick Whelan on Tel 0161-474-4351 / 4907 or email sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk / nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an overview of the current road safety provision in and around educational facilities and providing information about the current road safety training provision in schools and a review of the current issues faced in terms of road safety around education sites at peak periods.

The report had been by the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee at its meeting held on 2 November 2016.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           Problems occurred on Northgate Road, outside Larkhill Primary School, where motorists’ visibility was poor. A request was made for the need for a school crossing patrol to be re-examined outside that school.

•           A request was made that schools be reminded that there was no charge at York Street car park at school ‘pick up’ and ‘drop off’ times.

•           A number of problems had occurred at nursery schools where children were ‘dropped off’ at 7.30am, travel plans did not appear to being used and some parents parked on the pavements.

•           The education of children and their parents on road safety matters was important.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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.

Erection of a foodstore (Use Class A1) and associated works including parking and landscaping

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Chris Smyton on 0161 474 3657 or email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 60961 for the erection of foodstore (Use Class A1) and associated works including parking and landscaping at Hempshaw Dye Works, Hempshaw Lane, Offerton

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

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

The report details a consultation by BT on proposals to remove 35 public payphones in Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed removal of BT payphones within its purview.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 0161 218 1982 or email: suzanne.broomhead@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) informing the Area Committee of a consultation being undertaken by British Telecom who were proposing to remove thirty five public payphones in Stockport.

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 report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report updates the Area Committee on occupancy levels, vacancies and lettings in the town centre and the strategy to improve occupancy.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Nicola Turner on 0161 218 1635 or email: nicola.turner@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on occupancy levels, vacancies and lettings in the town centre and the strategy to improve occupancy.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The impact of internet shopping on occupancy levels in the town centre was highlighted.

•           Visitors to the town centre often  wished to do more than just shop and this would be addressed by the facilities offered by the Redrock development.

•           The Area Committee was updated on the current situation with regard to the former White Lion public house on Great Underbank.

•           The success of the Vintage Village fairs at the covered market hall were highlighted.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) to approve the statutory legal advertising of the proposed revocation of the Traffic Regulation Order – Resident Permit Holders only Monday-Saturday 8.00am-10.00pn on Range Road, Shaw Heath and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can 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) setting out the results of consultation with local residents with regard to a move to a chargeable Permit Parking scheme on Range Road, Shaw Heath. This had been triggered due to planned highway maintenance on a road where there was currently a free residents parking scheme.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to approve the revocation of the Traffic Regulation Order – Residents Permit Holders Only Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 10.00pm on Range Road, Shaw Heath, at an approximate cost of £950 to be funded from the Council’s Highways Improvement Programme, 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 sets out the proposed introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) associated with the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan (TCAP) scheme in the vicinity of Booth Street and Mercian Way in the town centre.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders set out in Appendix A and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orders can be made.

Officer contact: Sally Laws on 0161 474 4923 or email: sally.laws@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 the proposed introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders associated with the Town Centre Access Plan scheme in the vicinity of Booth Street and Mercian Way, Edgeley.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders on Booth Street, Mercian Way and Newton Street, Edgeley set out in Appendix A, to be met by funding received for the Town Centre Access Plan, and, subject to no objections being received twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orders can be made.

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

The report considers a request to consider additional waiting restrictions during peak periods on Bramhall Lane to improve the safety of those travelling to the school, minimise congestion, encourage staff and pupils to walk, cycle or scooter, and ensure that on-street car parking demand will be managed.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders set out in the report and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orders can 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 a request to consider additional waiting restrictions during peak periods on Bramhall Lane and Dundonald Street, Cale Green to improve the safety of those travelling to the school, minimise congestion, encourage staff and pupils to walk, cycle or scooter, and ensure that on-street car parking demand would be managed.

RESOLVED  - That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £1,450 to be funded from the Executive Highways delegated budget and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orders be made:-

Proposed Revocation of all existing Traffic Regulation Orders for waiting restrictions

Bramhall Lane - eastern side from a point approximately 28 metres south of the projected southerly kerbline of Adswood Lane East to a point 10 metres north of the north westerly kerbline of Peel Street.

Dundonald Street - both sides from the easterly kerbline of Bramhall Lane for a distance of 5 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Saturday 7.30am – 9.30am & 3.00pm-6.30pm

Bramhall Lane - eastern side from a point approximately 28 metres south of the projected southerly kerbline of Adswood Lane East to a point 21 metres north of the north westerly kerbline of Peel Street.

Dundonald Street - both sides from the easterly kerbline of Bramhall Lane for a distance of 5 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed Limited Waiting Monday – Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm 1 hour no return within 1 hour

Bramhall Lane - eastern side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Peel Street for a distance of 11 metres in a northerly direction.

Both of the proposals below no longer require a Traffic Regulation Order but do form part of the proposed waiting restrictions and are enforceable:-

Proposed No Stopping Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm on school entrance markings

Bramhall Lane - eastern side from a point approximately 59 metres south of the projected southerly kerbline of Adswood Lane East for a distance of approximately 31 metres in a southerly direction.

Proposed Bus Stop Clearway

Bramhall Lane - eastern side from a point 21 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Peel Street for a distance of 23 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The report seeks approval to revoke the existing Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons Parking Bay fronting 46 Kennerley Road, Davenport.

The Stepping Hill and Central Stockport Area Committees are recommended approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following orders can 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) seeking approval to revoke the existing Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons Parking Bay fronting 46 Kennerley Road, Davenport.

The Stepping Hill Area Committee at its meeting held on 8 November 2016 had made no objections to the proposal.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the revocation of the Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons Parking Bay fronting 46 Kennerley Road, Davenport, at an approximate cost of £650 to 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 can be made.

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles on Brinnington Crescent, Brinnington.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) to approve the statutory legal advertising of for a Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting Monday - Friday 8.30am-9.30am & 2.30pm-3.30pm on Brinnington Crescent, Brinnington and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworrth@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 the results of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles on Brinnington Crescent, Brinnington.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommend to approve the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting on Brinnington Crescent, Brinnington at an approximate cost of £1,100 to be funded in equal proportions from the Executive Highways delegated budget and the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation) and, subject to no objections, being received, the Order be made:-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - No Waiting Monday - Friday 8.30am-9.30am& 2.30pm-3.30pm

 Brinnington Crescent  - both sides from a point 15 metres west of the westerly kerbline of Brinnington Rise for the remainder of its length (a distance of approximately 88 metres) in a westerly direction.

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order – No Waiting Monday - Friday 8.30am-9.30am & 2.30pm-3.30pm

Brinnington Crescent - both sides, from a point 8 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Brinnington Rise for a distance of 7 metres in a westerly direction.

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

 The report sets out the result of consultation with the residents concerned with regard to supporting a move to a chargeable Permit Parking scheme.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order for Resident Permit Holders Only on Upper Brook Street. and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

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 (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the result of consultation with the residents concerned on Upper Brook Street, Stockport with regard to supporting a move to a chargeable Permit Parking scheme.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation Order on Upper Brook Street, Stockport at an approximate cost of £950 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Proposed Revocation of all existing Traffic Regulation Orders for waiting restrictions as follows:-

Upper Brook Street -  north west side from its junction with Waterloo Road to the projected north easterly kerbline of Gorsey Brow.

Upper Brook Street - south east side from the north easterly kerbline of Gorsey Mount Street for a distance of approximately 60 metres.

Gorsey Brow - west Side from the southerly kerbline of Upper Brook Street for a distance of 10 metres in a south easterly direction

Proposed Resident Permit Holders Only

Upper Brook Street - north west side from a point approximately 45 metres

North East of the South Easterly kerbline of Waterloo Road for a distance of

approximately forty metres in a north easterly direction.

Upper Brook Street - south east side from a point 2 metres north east of the easterly kerbline of Gorsey Mount Street for a distance of approximately forty nine metres in a north easterly direction

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Upper Brook Street - north west side, from the south easterly kerbline of Waterloo Road for a distance of approximately forty five metres in a north easterly direction and from the projected north easterly kerbline of Gorsey Brow for a distance of approximately 41 metres in a south westerly direction.

Upper Brook Street - south east side from the easterly kerbline of Gorsey Mount Street for a distance of 2 metres in a north easterly direction and from the south westerly kerbline of Gorsey Brow for a distance of approximately 20 metres in a south westerly direction.

Gorsey Brow - west side from the southerly kerbline of Upper Brook Street for a distance of 10 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers a proposal to extend the current No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Lowndes Lane and Fernley Road in Offerton.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order for to extend the No Waiting At Any tiime restrictions at the junction of Lowndes Lane and Fernley Road in Offerton and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact; Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend @stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal to extend the current No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Lowndes Lane and Fernley Road, Offerton.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Lowndes Lane and Fernley Road, Offerton, at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Manor Ward allocation):-

Extend No Waiting at Any Time

Lowndes Lane  - west side from a point 5 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Fernley Road for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction.

Fernley Road - both sides from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Lowndes Lane for a distance of 2.5 metres in a north 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 sets out a proposal to install a dropped crossing on Oakfield Road, Davenport in order to improve accessibility for pedestrians along the road.

The Area Committee is requested to improve the installation of a dropped crossing on Oakfield Road, Davenport.

Officer Contact: Warren French on 0161 474 4817 or email: warren.french@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a request to improve the pedestrian provisions on Oakfield Road, Cale Green close to its junction with Bramhall Lane.

RESOLVE D – That approval be given to the installation of a dropped crossing on Oakfield Road, Davenport, as indicated on the plan attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £1,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report advises Members of a request to vary the terms of a covenant affecting land previously sold by the Council at St Bernadette’s RC Church, Brinnington.

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

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A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a request to vary the terms of a covenant affecting land previously sold by the Council at St. Berenadette’s RC Church, Brinnington.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be advised that the Area Committee supports the request to vary the terms of a covenant affecting land previously sold by the Council at St. Berenadette’s RC Church, Brinnington.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report considers a request for the release of a restrictive covenant on a site that was previously held by the Council in order to facilitate a private housing development. Simultaneously there is a request for a wayleave for the re-routing of an electricity cable onto adjacent land still held by the Council on the site of a former public house on Brinnington Road.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments in respect of the release of the restrictive covenant and the grant of the wayleave for Electricity North West to facilitate residential development on the entire site.

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 for the release of a restrictive covenant on a site that was previously held by the Council in order to facilitate a private housing development on land at Brinnington Road, Brinnington. Simultaneously a request had been received for a wayleave for the re-routing of an electricity cable onto adjacent land still held by the Council on the site of a former public house on Brinnington Road.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be advised that the Area Committee supports the request for the release of the restrictive covenant  on land at Brinnington Road, Brinnington and supports a wayleave for the re-routing of an electricity cable onto adjacent land still held by the Council on the site of a former public house on Brinnington Road.

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

The report sets out an application by Cancer Research to hold their event in Woodbank Memorial and Vernon Parks on Sunday 28th May 2017.

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 Cancer Research to hold its Race for Life event in Woodbank Memorial Park and Vernon Park on 28 May 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application from Cancer Research to hold its Race for Life at Woodbank Memorial Park and Vernon Park on 28 May 2017 be approved, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

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.