Agenda

To approve as correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2024.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

To report any urgent action taken under the constitution since the last meeting of the committee.

To receive announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

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.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise neighbourhood policing issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

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

·         Removal of double yellow lines on Orchard Street, SK1 1YR.

In accordance with the code of practice, no organisation has indicated that they wished to address the area committee as part of the open forum arrangements.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Central Stockport Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates 0161 474 3219 | vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides detail on the launch of two new Climate Action Now (CAN) Funds: the CAN Seed Fund and the CAN Catalyst Fund.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Nick Leslie | nick.leslie@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a ‘School Keep Clear’ Traffic Regulation Order and associated pedestrian guardrail, ‘pencil’ bollards and footway remedial works at Neston Grove.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out below and at Appendix A and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made (at a cost of £2,600, to be funded in part by the Davenport & Cale Green Delegated Ward Budget): 

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Schedule 

School Keep Clears – No Stopping Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 

Neston Grove (South Side) 

From a point, 13 metres south west from the intersection of the south western kerb line of Rostherne Road for a distance of 63.12 metres in a south westerly direction. 

Officer contact: Graham O'Connor 0161 474 5057 | graham.oconnor@stockport.gov.uk  

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report seeks approval for the supply and installation of upgraded School ‘WigWag’ signage. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the supply and installation of upgraded School ‘WigWag’ signage on Edgeley Road (at a cost of £1,600, to be funded by the Edgeley Delegated Ward Budget). 

Officer contact: Graham O'Connor 0161 474 5057 | graham.oconnor@stockport.gov.uk  

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

To receive an update on the Bridgehall, Cale Green, Edgeley and Shaw Heath Parking Survey.

The Area Committee is requested to note the results of the survey and next steps.

Officer contact: Eraina Smith 0161 474 4911 | eraina.smith@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

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 and delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Charlotte Douglass 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.douglass@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report details a desk-top study of the parking availability on Orchard Street, Stockport, following a petition from the residents of Orchard Street & Waterloo Road for a Resident Parking Scheme.  

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the desk-top study and acknowledge the view of Network Management that no further action be taken. 

Officer contact: Graham O'Connor 0161 474 5057 | graham.oconnor@stockport.gov.uk