Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2022.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 18 October 2022 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 interest

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

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 Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer 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 the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The following announcements were made:

·         The Cheadle Victorian Market was scheduled to take place on 3 December 2022.

·         Blue Christmas Services were due to take place at All Hallows and St Cuthbert’s Churches. Flyers containing details on Christmas Services at All Hallows were circulated to members at the meeting.

·         Carols Around The Tree were scheduled to take place from 7pm on Christmas Eve in Heald Green.

·         Christmas Markets would be open from 4pm – 8pm on 2 December 2022 at Nixon’s Farm.

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.

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

Inspector Martin Baker (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         There had been some reports on anti-social behaviour, but no hotspots had been identified.

·         One officer had recently left the team, as well as three Police Community Support Officers. However, there was almost a full complement of Police Constable’s in the team. The Area Committee would be kept up to date on the recruitment process.

·         In relation to progress on training members of the public on how to use speed camera guns, it was noted that officers were currently reviewing applications and carrying out DBS checks.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Baker be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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.

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the open forum arrangements.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Bee Sober CIC for a grant of £84.60 (£23.50 from Cheadle & Gatley, £37.60 from Cheadle Hulme North, and £23.50 from Heald Green wards allocation) towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Bee Sober CIC for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Bee Sober CIC for a grant of £84.60 (£23.50 from Cheadle & Gatley, £37.60 from Cheadle Hulme North, and £23.50 from Heald Green wards allocation) towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park for a grant of £1000 (Cheadle & Gatley ward allocation only) towards the cost of replacing park railings which will help to limit unauthorised access to the park and reduce antisocial behaviour in the area.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget towards the cost of replacing park railings which would help to limit unauthorised access to the park and reduce antisocial behaviour in the area.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park for a grant of £1000 (Cheadle & Gatley ward allocation) towards the cost of replacing park railings which would help to limit unauthorised access to the park and reduce antisocial behaviour in the area.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted an application received on behalf of Cheshire Regiment Association (Stockport Branch) for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget towards the cost of supporting 4 ex-soldiers attend the Ballykelly Commemoration Service on 4 December 2022 in Ballykelly, Ireland.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from the Cheshire Regiment Association (Stockport Branch) for a grant of £94.74 (£31.58 from each ward allocation) towards supporting 4 ex-soldiers attend the Ballykelly Commemoration Service on 4 December 2022 in Ballykelly, Ireland.

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.

Provision of a new railway station for Cheadle located on the Chester to Manchester (Mid Cheshire) railway line, including the following facilities: a single platform located to the North of the existing Chester to Manchester railway line with covered waiting shelters; Associated car parking, including Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spaces and accessible spaces; Secure and covered cycle parking; Passenger drop off facilities; New vehicular and pedestrian access from Manchester Road; Improvements to the pedestrian and cycle facilities on Manchester Road between Newlands Road and the site access; and Provision of replacement car parking to serve the Alexandra Hospital.

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

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

In respect of application DC/084801 for the provision of a new railway station for Cheadle and facilities, as well as provision of replacement car parking to serve the Alexandra Hospital at Land at Alexandra Hospital, Mill Lane, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2PX, the Planning Officer provided a number of updates since the report’s publication. It was noted that discussions were ongoing between the applicant and the council’s Nature Development Officer in relation to biodiversity net gain. It was also noted that, in relation to the loading and unloading of vehicles on the highway in front of the Daniel Maxwell Car Sales premises by the operator, there were no planning conditions that required the loading and unloading of vehicles to take place in the forecourt of the premises.

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 Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Erection of 4No detached, 2-storey dwellings with 2 private drive access points from Ladybridge Road. The proposals includes site boundary fencing, hard and soft landscape works.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to conditions, satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Agreement and no new substantive issues raised as a result of the extended public notification period.

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

In respect of application DC/085138 for the erection of 4No detached, 2-storey dwellings with 2 private drive access points from Ladybridge Road, including site boundary fencing and hard and soft landscape work at Land Opposite Ladybridge Rise/ Ladybridge Road Junction, Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 5PQ,

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended toundertake a site visit in the light of the Area Committee’s significant concerns of the proposed development on the highway network. Further, that the Site Visit Team be accompanied by a Highways Engineer so as to receive an update as to the cumulative impact of consented schemes for their consideration.

At 7.17pm it was

RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned.

The meeting reconvened at 7.19pm.

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 Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer (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.

It was asked that an update on Crossfield Road be sought and given to members.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

The report provides an update on the council’s partnership with the Institute of Place Management in supporting the development of Cheadle District Centre.

The Area Committee is requested to:

a)    Note and comment on the final report from the Institute of Place Management on Cheadle District Centre.

b)   Authorise the District Centre Manger, in collaboration with local stakeholders, to develop an Action Plan for Cheadle District Centre based on the recommendations in the Institute of Place Management Report.

c)    Note the intention of the District Centre Manager to report progress on delivering the Action Plan to the Area Committee on a quarterly basis.

Officer contact: Helen Walters 07800 618140 | helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) which provided an update on the council’s partnership with the Institute of Place Management in supporting the development of Cheadle District Centre.

Darren Flannery (District Centre Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         The role of the District Centre Manager was to facilitate projects in supporting the development of Cheadle District Centre.

·         Thanks were expressed to the village partnership for their involvement in events.

·         It was the intention that a sub group would be formed to take forward actions from the Action Plan.

·         It was also the intention to make Cheadle one of the first accessibility zones in Greater Manchester.

Thanks were expressed to officers for their work to date.

RESOLVED - (1) That the final report from the Institute of Place Management on Cheadle District Centre be noted.

(2)  That the District Centre Manger be authorised (in collaboration with local stakeholders) to develop an Action Plan for Cheadle District Centre based on the recommendations in the Institute of Place Management Report.

(3)  That the intention of the District Centre Manager to report progress on delivering the Action Plan to the Area Committee on a quarterly basis be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer.

The report details the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 31 October 2022 and asks members to consider the position of the Fund in real terms and advise as to the investment strategy that they wish to follow.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1) Note the content of the report;

(2) Decide upon the policy that the Area Committee wish to adopt in respect of distribution of the Trust; and

(3) Advise as to the investment policy that the Area Committee wish to follow.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 31 October 2022 and asked that members consider the position of the Fund in real terms and advise as to the investment strategy that they wished to follow.

Paula McDonald (CSS Group Accountant (Technical Finance), Stockport Council)) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors.

Members considered whether the current aims that projects applying for funds should seek to support were still fit for purpose. It was suggested that reference to age be removed, and a provision in relation to accessibility be added.

RESOLVED -

The Area Committee:

(1)  Noted the report.

(2)  Confirmed support for the existing guidelines for the distribution of monies from the Trust:

·         Invite applications for projects by voluntary and community groups in the area of the former Cheadle and Gatley Urban District Council, to include both enhancements of existing projects as well as new projects.

·         There is no upper limit on the amount that may be applied for and any applications and grant amount awards will be considered on a case by case basis. Groups are permitted to submit further applications once a project was more advanced.

·         There is an expectation that applications will include innovation, imagination and good presentations for proposed projects, and that proposed projects work for the good and betterment of the community.

·         Attach a grant condition requiring the money to be spent on residents within the Trust's area, even if the organisation applying for the grant is located outside the area of benefit of the Trust.

(3)  Agreed the aims that projects should seek to support as follows:

·         address the effects of loneliness of residents and the consequential effect on their health and wellbeing;

·         support voluntary groups and sports groups for residents of all ages; and

·         support increased accessibility in district and local centres.

(4)  Agreed that the £16,251 surplus funds be made available for distribution.

(5)  Agreed to continue with the current investment policy.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management and Head of Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer.

The report sets out objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on Ladybridge Road and seeks approval for the introduction of the Traffic Regulation Order as originally advertised.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that, notwithstanding the objections, the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services make the Traffic Regulation Order as advertised.

Officer contact: Zoe Allan 0161 474 3138 | zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on Ladybridge Road, and sought Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of the Traffic Regulation Order as originally advertised.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to give approval to the Traffic Regulation Order as advertised.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management and Head of Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer.

The report sets out objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Brown Lane, Fernlea and Brandon Avenue, Heald Green.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1) Note all Traffic Regulation Orders where objections have been considered by officers.

(2) Give approval to the proposed amendment(s) to the Order as shown on the plan (Drawing No. NM8-5071-01 Rev A), and as follows:

Proposed TRO ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Fernlea, Heald Green (Both Sides):

From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Brown Lane, for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction.

Brandon Avenue, Heald Green (Both Sides):

From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Brown Lane, for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Brown Lane, Heald Green (South Side):

From a point, 12 metres west of the intersection of the western kerb line of Fernlea to a point, 17 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Fernlea.

Brown Lane, Heald Green (North Side):

From a point, 11.5 metres west of the intersection of the western kerb line of Brandon Avenue, to a point 14 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Brandon Avenue.

(3) Note that the objectors will be informed of the decision.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Brown Lane, Fernlea and Brandon Avenue, Heald Green.

RESOLVED –The Area Committee has given approval to the order as follows and as shown on Drawing No. NM8-5071-01 Rev A:

Proposed TRO ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Fernlea, Heald Green (Both Sides):

From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Brown Lane, for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction.

Brandon Avenue, Heald Green (Both Sides):

From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Brown Lane, for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Brown Lane, Heald Green (South Side):

From a point, 12 metres west of the intersection of the western kerb line of Fernlea to a point, 17 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Fernlea.

Brown Lane, Heald Green (North Side):

From a point, 11.5 metres west of the intersection of the western kerb line of Brandon Avenue, to a point 14 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Brandon Avenue.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report seeks approval for the supply & installation of 4 No. ‘Middleton bollards’ to be installed adjacent to pedestrian crossing points on Councillor Lane at the junction of Donnington Avenue, Cheadle Hulme in order to protect the tactile paving and prevent motorists from parking their vehicles and obstructing the footway on the junction.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services approve the supply and installation of ‘Middleton’ style bollards on Councillor Lane at the junction of Donnington Avenue, Cheadle Hulme at a cost of £1,600, to be funded from the Cheadle Hulme North Delegated Ward Budget.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director - 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 for the supply & installation of 4 No. ‘Middleton bollards’ to be installed adjacent to pedestrian crossing points on Councillor Lane at the junction of Donnington Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, in order to protect the tactile paving and prevent motorists from parking their vehicles and obstructing the footway on the junction.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to give approval to the supply and installation of

‘Middleton’ style bollards on Councillor Lane at the junction of Donnington Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, at a cost of £1,600, to be funded from the Cheadle Hulme North Delegated Ward Budget.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report provides a summary of the Road Safety around Schools scheme proposed for North Cheshire Jewish Primary School and seeks approval for the advertising of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs); implementation of dropped kerbs; 20mph roundels (road markings) and provision of new school warning signs.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposals for the Road Safety around Schools – North Cheshire Jewish Primary School scheme, including the legal advertising of the TROs set out in Appendix A (Drawing No 0305/63/NC/002) and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the orders can be made (to be funded from the Road Safety around Schools programme budget allocation).

Officer contact: Caroline Aylmer-Shanks c.aylmer-shanks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) providing a summary of the Road Safety around Schools scheme proposed for North Cheshire Jewish Primary School and sought approval for the advertising of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs); implementation of dropped kerbs; 20mph roundels (road markings) and provision of new school warning signs.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the proposals for the Road Safety around Schools – North Cheshire Jewish Primary School scheme:

·         the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders set out in Appendix A to the report (Drawing No 0305/63/NC/002), and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders; and

·         implementation of dropped kerbs, 20mph roundels (road markings) and provision of new school warning signs.

To be funded from the Road Safety around Schools programme budget allocation.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report seeks approval for the installation of a ‘talking seat’ on Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, in memory of a resident of the nearby Whitegates Residential.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks & Leisure Services approves the installation of the ‘talking seat’ nearby Whitegates Residential.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director - 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 for the installation of a ‘talking seat’ on Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, in memory of a resident of the nearby Whitegates Residential.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services be recommended to give approval to the installation of the ‘talking seat’ nearby Whitegates Residential.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

An application has been received from Trek Bikes Wilmslow to hold a Cyclocross event (race and family fun ride) at Bruntwood Park on 5 February 2023 between the hours of 9.30am and 4pm, including set up on 4 February 2023.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the event subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions including a Temporary Events Notice, Health and Safety paperwork, insurances and payment of agreed fees and charges.

Contact officer: Daryll Falconer 07974 588479 | daryll.falconer@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received from Trek Bikes Wilmslow to hold a Cyclocross event (race and family fun ride) at Bruntwood Park on 5 February 2023 between the hours of 9.30am and 4pm, including set up on 4 February 2023.

It was requested that the relevant officers ensure that Parkrun could continue to take place, as scheduled.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions including a Temporary Events Notice, Health and Safety paperwork, insurances and payment of agreed fees and charges.