Agenda and minutes

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

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

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Carole McCann 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 5 April 2022.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 5 April 2022 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

It was noted that in reference to Minute 11 ‘Safer Street Save Lives – Heald Green Shopping Centre 20mph Zone’ within the minutes of the Area Committee held on 8 March 2022 there was in inaccuracy in the statement made to the meeting such that section 2.3 of the report was in fact correct, and that the consultation period would be for a three week period, three months after the cushions had been installed, and not a three month consultation period.

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 & Prejudicial Interests

To report that the Deputy Chief Executive has taken urgent action under the Constitution to make a grant of £290 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of organising a ‘Celebrating Diversity’ Festival on 15 May 2022 – to include talks, music, and poetry readings.

The decision was taken as urgent action as the event was due to take place in advance of this meeting of the Area Committee and as such, the ordinary approval process could not be followed.

The Chair reported that the Deputy Chief Executive had taken urgent action under the Constitution to make a grant of £290 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget, ward allocations as follows:

£100 – Cheadle and Gatley ward allocation

£100 – Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation

£90 – Heald Green ward allocation

towards the cost of organising a ‘Celebrating Diversity’ Festival on 15 May 2022 – to include talks, music, and poetry readings.

It was stated that the decision was taken as urgent action as the event was due to take place in advance of this meeting of the Area Committee and as such, the ordinary approval process could not be followed.

RESOLVED – That the action be noted.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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 Griffin 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.griffin@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) 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. The report also set out the latest position on the ward flexibility funding and delegated budgets.

Members requested an update be brought to the next meeting of the Area Committee as to the ongoing works taking place on Platt Street.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Chair informed members of a number of upcoming events which included:

·         The Together Trust Open Day which was due to take place on the 2 July 2022 to raise money for good causes.

·         Gatley Festival was due to take place on the 3 July 2022.

·         Gatley Open Garden’s Day was due to take place on the 10 July 2022. Members of the public had the opportunity to wonder around specific gardens in Gatley, which were maintained by the residents of Gatley. Monies raised from the event would be donated to Christies. It was noted that, over the years, these events had raised approximately £23,000.

RESOLVED – That the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) be requested invite Inspector Martin Baker (Greater Manchester Police) to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee to provide an update on neighbourhood policing issues in the Cheadle area.

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 within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One public question was submitted in relation to the minutes of the Cheadle Area Committee meeting 8 March 2022. It was noted that this question had been responded to and addressed by the Area Committee at agenda item 3. ‘Minutes’.

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

The Chair reported that representative of Greater Manchester Police had been unable to attend the meeting on this occasion.

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

No petitions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report updates Members regarding the progress of the Stockport Climate Action Now (CAN) Fund since it launched in November 2021. It provides an overview of how the funding scheme works, examples of projects already funded by the scheme, eligibility for funding, details of how the fund has been allocated and where, and how Members can help promote the take-up of the CAN Fund.

The Area Committee is asked the note the report and promote the CAN Fund to community groups, residents, schools and other appropriate organisations within their wards.

Contact officer: Nick Leslie nick.leslie@stockport.gov.uk  

Nick Leslie (Head of Climate Action Now, Stockport Council) attended the meeting and submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the progress of the Stockport Climate Action Now (CAN) Fund since it launched in November 2021 and provided an overview of how the funding scheme worked, examples of projects already funded by the scheme, eligibility for funding, details of how the fund had been allocated and where, and how members could help promote the take-up of the CAN Fund.

The following comments were made/ issues raised: 

·         Members were informed that the purpose of the CAN Fund was to reduce carbon emissions, with the added element of enhancing biodiversity.

·         The CAN Fund was due to cease in December 2022, and so the council were eager to allocate the funds. Members noted that each ward had been allocated £9,000.

·         Members of the public and community groups were encouraged to approach the CAN Team for further information about how they could get involved, and be supported to develop new ideas so that they could access the fund.

·         Members of the Area Committee agreed to promote the CAN Fund amongst local residents and groups.

·         The Area Committee praised those that took part in the School’s Climate Assembly on 15 June 2022, and looked forward to the young people attending the next meeting of Full Council (14 July 2022) to present their ideas to members for their consideration.

·         The Climate Action Summit event was due to take place on the 15 July 2022, and would be a hybrid event. Members and members of the public were welcome, and encouraged to book a place for the event.

·         It was noted that more than £500 could be applied for for certain projects. It was also noted that those that had already applied for £500, could apply for more monies if they met the criteria.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Defibulous for a grant of £1642 (£547.33 from Cheadle & Gatley, £547.33 from Cheadle Hulme North and £547.34 from Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of purchasing and installing public access community defibrillators.

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

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Friends of East Avenue Park for a grant of £1000 from the Heald Green ward allocation towards the cost of purchasing and installing a bucket swing in East Avenue Park.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Friends of East Avenue Park towards the cost of purchasing and installing a bucket swing in East Avenue Park.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application received from Friends of East Avenue Park for a grant of £1000 from the Ward Flexibility Fund Budget (Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing and installing a bucket swing in East Avenue Park.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heald Green Heritage for a grant of £900 from the Heald Green ward allocation towards the cost of tree sculpting works as part of a war memorial.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Heald Green Heritage towards the cost of tree sculpting works as part of a war memorial.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Heald Green Heritage for a grant of £900 from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget (Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of tree sculpting works as part of a war memorial.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Cheadle Village Partnership for a grant of £1,000 (£500 each from the Cheadle & Gatley and Cheadle Hulme North ward allocations) towards the cost of the management and running of the new Digital Information Point (DIP) to be situated on Cheadle High Street.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Cheadle Village Partnership towards the cost of the management and running of the new Digital Information Point to be situated on Cheadle High Street.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Cheadle Village Partnership from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget for a grant of £1,000 (£500 each from the Cheadle & Gatley and Cheadle Hulme North ward allocations) towards the cost of the management and running of the new Digital Information Point to be situated on Cheadle High Street.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Renew Stockport – Iranian Community Support for a grant of £700 from the ward allocations) towards the cost of training amateur actors (refugees & asylum seekers) to perform  a drama for Farsi speakers in Stockport.

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

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director (Corporate & Support Services)

(a)  To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b)  To consider the remaining development applications.

(c)  To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director on any planning issues relevant to the area.

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

Development applications were 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 Corporate & Support Services 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).

The Chair outlined the procedure for public speaking on planning applications.

Proposed erection of a retirement development consisting of 66no. independent living, apartments with ancillary support services and communal facilities, together with associated landscaping, amenity space and car parking.

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

a.    No new substantive issues being raised during the remainder of public consultation period explained at the beginning of the report;

b.    Resolution of the Strategic Housing Lead’s request that the applicant demonstrates that the affordable housing quota being provided is greater than that required under planning policy, details on the financial subsidy, and that the levels of affordability under this route would be in line with the findings of the Housing Needs Survey 2019;

c.    Conditions;

d.    A Section 106 Agreement to secure developer contributions toward open space, biodiversity net gain and highways improvement; and

e.    The application having first been referred to the Secretary of State to give him the opportunity to call in the application for his own determination should he wish to do so

Contact officer: Rebecca Whitney 0161 474 4405 | rebecca.whitney@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/081218 for the erection of a retirement development consisting of 66no. independent living, apartments with ancillary support services and communal facilities, together with associated landscaping, amenity space and car parking at Land Adjacent To Mill Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport.

a member of the public spoke in objection to the application; and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That the application be referred to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee for consideration, and that members of the committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the openness of the greenbelt and its proximity the carriageway of Mill Lane.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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 Cheadle 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 Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Area Committee, acting in its capacity of trustee of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, is recommended to appoint three councillors (one from each ward) to serve on the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust Sub Committee for the municipal year 2022 – 2023.

RESOLVED – That Councillors Ian Hunter (Cheadle & Gatley), Anna Charles-Jones (Heald Green) and Tom Morrison (Cheadle Hulme North) be appointed to serve on the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust Sub Committee for the municipal year 2022 – 2023.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The reports updates members on the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 31 March 2022 and Financial Accounts for year ending 31 March 2022.

The Area Committee is asked to note the report.

Contact officer: Paula McDonald 0161 474 4708 | paula.mcdonald@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing members of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust. The Area Committee were recommended to adopt the financial accounts for the year ending 31 March 2022 and decide upon the policy that they may wish to adopt in respect of the distribution of the Trust.

Members considered the report and recommendations, and agreed changes in addition to the existing guidelines for the distribution of the Trust. It was felt that it would be useful for the Area Committee to see case studies of where previous funding had been allocated and what it had been used for.

RESOLVED -

(1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for year ending 31 March 2022 be adopted.

(3) That with regard to the policy and distribution of the Trust, the following be adopted in addition to the existing guidelines:

·         That the usual grant award amount of £1,000/ £1,500 per organisation be removed and that no figure be set as a guideline, but applications and their grant award amounts submitted be considered on a case by case basis.

·         That the guidelines for the distribution of monies from the Trust be expanded to include, but not be limited to, the fact that the Area Committee expect innovation, imagination and good presentations in applications for proposed projects, and that proposed projects work for the good and betterment of the community.

(4) That support be confirmed for the existing aims that projects should seek to support, specifically:

·         Address the effect of loneliness amongst elderly residents and the consequential effect on their health.

·         Support children and young people, young carers, address loneliness amongst children and young people, and support sports groups for people of all ages.

(5) That approval be given to continue with the current investment policy.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise undertaken with residents, businesses and users of Gatley District Centre and to seek approval for the introduction of a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the traffic calming cushions to be made permanent.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services gives approval to the legal advertising of the traffic regulation orders detailed in Appendix D to the report, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders.

Officer contact: Jonathan Brown on 0161 474 4813 or email: jon.brown@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and sought approval for the introduction of a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the traffic calming cushions to be made permanent.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation order, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders:

Speed Cushions

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

To report the findings of a consultation exercise and to seek approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) at Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals and recommend that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) set out in Appendix A at a total cost of £1000 from the Cheadle Hulme North Delegated Ward Budget, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the order be can be made.

Contact officer: Nicola Ryan 0161 474 4409 | nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and sought approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order at Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a total cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation):

Revocation of existing (TRO) Schedule

No Waiting At Any Time

Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme

East Side: From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Alderdale Road for a distance of 20 meters in a southerly direction.

Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme

East Side: From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Regent Close for a distance of 11 meters in a northerly direction.

Proposed TRO Schedule

No Waiting At Any Time

Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme

East Side: From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Alderdale Road to the intersection of the northern kerb line of Regent Close.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

To consider a report seeking approval to extend No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Coniston Road in Gatley.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member (Sustainable Stockport) approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order at a total cost of £660 from the Delegated Ward Budget, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the order can be made.

Contact officer: Max Townsend 0161 474 4861 | max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) which sought Cabinet Member approval to extend No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Coniston Road, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member (Highways, Parks and Leisure Services) be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order at a total cost of £660 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley ward allocation):

Extend No Waiting at Any Time:

Coniston Road

North side from a point 10 metres West of the Western kerb line of A34 Kingsway for a distance of 5 metres in a Westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

This report follows on from a previous Cheadle Area Committee resolution of January 2022 which was instigated by a petition from residents of New Hey Road requesting permit parking measures. The report details a desk-top study of the parking availability/ conditions on Bulkeley Road, Frances Street, Newboult Road and New Hey Road, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the desktop study and acknowledge the view of Network Management that no further action be taken as the underlying parking issues are a result of residents’ parking demands exceeding the available on-street kerbside spaces. 

That, should Councillors deem it necessary, funding to the amount of £6k be made available from the Cheadle and Gatley Delegated Ward Budget to fund the initial residents’ consultation, investigations and parking surveys to monitor the impact of external car parking in the area.

Contact officer: Noel Nhengu 07977344015 | noel.nhengu@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a desk-top study of the parking availability/ conditions on Bulkeley Road, Frances Street, Newboult Road and New Hey Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to fund an initial residents’ consultation, investigations and parking surveys to monitor the impact of external car parking on Bulkeley Road, Newboult Road and New Hey Road, Cheadle, at a cost of £6,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise for the Road Safety around Schools scheme around Gatley Primary School and details proposals for the for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated signage; implementation of kerb build-outs with dropped kerbs with tactile paving; new school warning signs; and give-way line markings.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the traffic regulation orders and assocuated revocations detailed in Appendix A to the report, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders and associated signage; implementation of kerb build-outs with dropped kerbs with tactile paving; new school warning signs; and give-way line markings.

Officer Contact: Caroline Aylmer-Shanks at c.aymler-shanks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise for the Road Safety around Schools scheme around Gatley Primary School and set out proposals for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated signage; implementation of kerb build outs with dropped kerbs with tactile paving; new school warning signs; and give way line markings.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders set out in Appendix A to the report, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders and associated signage, implementation of kerb build-outs with dropped kerbs with tactile paving, new school warning signs, and give-way line markings; to be funded from the Section 106 Agreement associated with the planning permission for the Gatley Primary School extension (planning application ref DC/075720).

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton 0161 474 3207 | damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters. 

RESOLVED - That the following councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highway maintenance and traffic management matters for the municipal year 2022/ 23:

Cheadle & Gatley - Councillor Keith Holloway

Cheadle Hulme North - Councillors Jilly Julian and David Meller

Heald Green - Councillor Carole McCann

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on bulb provision to local community groups and for local initiatives.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and agree whether it wished to make an allocation from its Delegated Budget towards the provision of additional bulb planting within its area.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke on 0161 474 4851 or email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on bulb provision to local community groups and for local initiatives. 

Members agreed with the proposal to allocate funding from the Delegated Budget to bulb planting schemes, and would welcome the detail of such schemes to come forward for consideration.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.