Agenda and minutes

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

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

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Jon Byrne be elected Vice Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2024.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 18 April 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair, subject to the inclusion of Bridgehall, Cale Green and Shaw Heath on the further motion moved and seconded at minute item 10 ‘Bridgehall, Cale Green, Edgeley and Shaw Heath Parking Survey’.

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

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

No declarations of interest were made.

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.

It was reported that Armed Forces Day was on Saturday 29 June 2024.

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 on any matters in the powers or duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out within the Code of Practice.

No public questions were submitted.

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

·         Petition for permit parking on Dona Street, SK1 4EJ.

Additional signatures to the petition to support the safeguarding of Edgeley’s Wildlife Reserve were submitted to the Area Committee. The petition had 400 signatories.

A further petition was submitted in relation to permit parking for Dona St. The petition had 17 signatories.

RESOLVED – That the petitions be referred to the Director of Place Management for investigation and response.

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.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance reported that no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the open forum arrangements.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The following development application will be considered by the Area Committee:

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 Deputy Chief Executive 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 upon payment of the council’s reasonable charges).

Proposed outline planning application for the erection of Class E foodstore with some matters reserved except access, layout and scale, with associated car parking, servicing, landscaping and wider site works at the former Hope Mill site, Water Street, Portwood, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission, subject to

·         the Assistant Director of Place Making and Planning (Chief Planning Officer) being delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated as per the report; and

·         the Assistant Director of Place Making and Planning (Chief Planning Officer) being delegated authority to issue the outline planning permission and impose conditions to secure (but not exclusively) matters as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Jeni Regan 0161 474 3531 | jeni.regan@stockport.gov.uk

RESOLVED – That consideration of application DC/082052 former Hope Mill site, Water Street, Portwood, Stockport, be deferred.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcement within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Area Committee agreed to defer the appointment of councillors to Woodbank Community Association outside body whilst clarity continued to be sought in relation to outside body.

RESOLVED - The Councillors Matt Wynne, Leah Taylor and Asa Caton be appointed to the Cheadle Heath Community Association.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director (Services to Place).

The report provides detail about a nomination received in response to the Community Right to Bid.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the addition of Edgeley Park Stadium to the List of Assets of Community Value in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011 and The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012, for a further period of five years.

Officer contact: James Kington | james.kington@stockport.gov.uk

James Kington (Assistant Director, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to speak to the report and respond to any questions.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the addition of Edgeley Park Stadium to the List of Assets of Community Value in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011 and The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012, for a further period of five years.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of members following a motion seeking a discussion on the adoption of and a forward plan on progress of the Edgeley Parking Plan and costs associated received by the Area Committee at their last meeting.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of members following a motion which sought further discussion on the adoption of and a forward plan on progress of the Edgeley Parking Plan and costs associated.

Sue Stevenson (Head of Highways and Transportation, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to support the discussion and respond to any questions.

The following comments were made/issues raised.

·         The Area Committee had received a report on the outcome of the survey at their meeting held on 18 April 2024. Members were advised that resources were limited but the team, in liaison with members, could investigate what affordable measures could be put in place to assist.

·         Members welcomed a meeting. It was suggested that a meeting take place to include ward members from the Edgeley and Davenport & Cale Green wards.

·         It was noted that the planning application which sought to double the capacity of the ground was now live on the website, and time was of the essence to find solutions to the problems faced by residents.

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  

The report detailed 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. 

Sue Stevenson (Head of Highways and Transportation, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to support the discussion and respond to any questions.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         It was questioned why Orchard Street had been included within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) and asked that the CPZ be reviewed to determine whether it was still fit for purpose. Members were advised that this was a substantial piece of work that would require significant resource. It was agreed that the CPS needed to be reviewed, and members noted that the team would investigate the best way to achieve this given constrained resources.

·         In response to a query as to the council’s parking standard within the town centre e.g., one car parking space for a three-bedroom property, members were advised that resident’s living in the town centre should not have need for a car owing to the sustainable location but recognised that this was not always the case. It was noted that the council had worked hard to improve transport modes and promote sustainable living in the town centre.

·         When the time came for a review of the CPZ, the team would meet with local ward councillors to gain a full understanding of all the issues.

RESOLVED - That the contents of the desk-top study and the view of Network Management be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

To report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Woodlands Drive and Offerton Lane, Offerton.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order 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 £1,200, to be funded from the Manor Delegated Ward Budget).

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

To report detailed the findings of a consultation exercise and sought Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Woodlands Drive and Offerton Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order 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 £1,200, to be funded from the Manor Delegated Ward Budget).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report seeks to address an administrative oversight following initial proposals in 2017 to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on Blackberry Lane and Cadet Street, Brinnington.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order at appendix A and, subject to no objections being made within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made:

Revocation of existing TRO Schedule

‘Disabled Badge Holders Only Bay’

Blackberry Lane, Brinnington (South Side)

From a point, 69 metres from the easterly kerb line of Lapwing Lane for a distance of 3.5 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed TRO Schedule

‘No Waiting at Any Time’

Blackberry Lane, Brinnington (South Side)

From a point, 57.5 metres from the easterly kerb line of Lapwing Lane for a distance of 36 metres in an easterly direction.

Blackberry Lane, Brinnington (North Side)

From a point 57.5 metres from the projected easterly kerb line of Lapwing Lane for 38 metres in an easterly direction.

Cadet Street, Brinnington (Both Sides, Entry & Exit)

From the northerly kerb line of Blackberry Lane for a distance of 8 metres in a northerly direction.

Officer contact: Nicola Ryan 0161 474 4409 | nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

The report sought to address an administrative oversight following initial proposals in 2017 to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on Blackberry Lane and Cadet Street, Brinnington.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order on Blackberry Lane and Cadet Street, Brinnington (appendix A) and, subject to no objections being made within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made:

Revocation of existing TRO Schedule

‘Disabled Badge Holders Only Bay’

Blackberry Lane, Brinnington (South Side)

From a point, 69 metres from the easterly kerb line of Lapwing Lane for a distance of 3.5 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed TRO Schedule

‘No Waiting at Any Time’

Blackberry Lane, Brinnington (South Side)

From a point, 57.5 metres from the easterly kerb line of Lapwing Lane for a distance of 36 metres in an easterly direction.

Blackberry Lane, Brinnington (North Side)

From a point 57.5 metres from the projected easterly kerb line of Lapwing Lane for 38 metres in an easterly direction.

Cadet Street, Brinnington (Both Sides, Entry & Exit)

From the northerly kerb line of Blackberry Lane for a distance of 8 metres in a northerly direction.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report requests the allocation of £10,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Edgeley ward allocation) for permanent equipment to maintain healthy oxygen levels in Sykes Reservoirs.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources approves the allocation of £10,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Edgeley ward allocation) towards maintaining safe oxygen levels in Sykes Reservoirs.  

Officer contact: Josephine Holmes 07866999906 | josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

The report detailed a request for funds (£10,000) from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Edgeley ward allocation) for permanent equipment to maintain healthy oxygen levels in Sykes Reservoirs.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources be recommended to approve the allocation of £10,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Edgeley ward allocation) towards maintaining safe oxygen levels in Sykes Reservoirs.  

To consider reports of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out the intention of Stockport Baptist Church to host a three-day summer scheme ‘Fun in the Park’ in Alexandra Park from Tuesday 27 August to Thursday 29 August 2024. 

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

Officer contact: Josephine Holmes 0161 474 3278 | josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the intention of Stockport Baptist Church to host a three-day summer scheme ‘Fun in the Park’ in Alexandra Park from Tuesday 27 August to Thursday 29 August 2024. 

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application received from Stockport Baptist Church to host a three-day summer scheme ‘Fun in the Park’ in Alexandra Park from Tuesday 27 August to Thursday 29 August 2024, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

The report sets out the intention of Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club to use Woodbank Memorial Park on six Saturday mornings (21/9/24, 5/10/24, 2/11/24, 30/11/24, 25/1/25 and 01/3/25) to host their Schools Cross Country League races.

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

Officer contact: Kath Hughes 0161 474 4418 | kath.hughes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the intention of Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club to use Woodbank Memorial Park on six Saturday mornings to host their Schools Cross Country League races.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application received from Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club to use Woodbank Memorial Park on six Saturday mornings (21/9/24, 5/10/24, 2/11/24, 30/11/24, 25/1/25 and 01/3/25) to host their Schools Cross Country League races, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report seeks to formalise the process for the determination of Climate Action Now (CAN) Seed Fund applications by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

The Area Committee is requested to delegate the determination of applications for CAN Seed Fund to the Director for Place Management, in consultation with ward councillors, for the duration of the fund.  

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

The report sought to formalise the process for the determination of Climate Action Now (CAN) Seed Fund applications by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the determination of applications for CAN Seed Fund be delegated to the Director for Place Management, in consultation with ward councillors, for the duration of the fund.

RESOLVED - The Area Committee has nominated Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters:

Councillor Kerry Waters (Brinnington & Stockport Central)

Councillor Asa Caton (Edgeley)

Councillor Jon Byrne (Manor)

Councillor Wendy Wild (Davenport & Cale Green)

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

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and detailed the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding and the Delegated Ward Budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.