Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2023.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 March 2023 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interests were declared:

Personal interests

Personal and prejudicial interests

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

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and 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 requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Charlotte Griffin 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.griffin@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director Legal and 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. The report also set out the latest position on the ward flexibility funding and delegated budgets.

An update would be sought on Twining Brook Road and circulated to Councillor Jilly Julian in due course.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The following announcements were made:

All Hallows Church Big Coronation Barbecue

All Hallows Church was due to hold a Big Coronation Barbecue at All Hallows Church on Sunday 7 May 2023 from 1pm to 3pm. There would be food, a bouncy castle, games and face painting. Thanks to the support of Bread & Butties and ASDA, there would be no charge for the lunch, but the church were asking for donations to go to Ladybridge Primary School to make sure that no child had to go hungry in the holidays.

Community NHS Leaders

A statement has been provided by Patrick McGee, Head of Strategy and Planning (NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care), regarding a call for Community NHS Leaders -

‘The Neighbourhoods and Prevention Programme is recognised as the key unlocking piece of our locality strategy, the One Health and Care Plan.  As our population grows and ages, more people are developing complex care needs and requiring support from multiple health and care services. Partners in Stockport recognise that people are more than just their health conditions or care needs.  We will work together as ONE System through a new neighbourhood model that recognises wider factors such as education, housing, employment, environment, and social connectedness to put people at the heart of our services and tailor care to their individual needs by creating the conditions for individuals, communities, services and professionals to work together.  Focusing on creating the conditions for good lives, empowering people to stay healthy and supporting people to return to health in their neighbourhoods.

Stockport’s Neighbourhoods and Prevention is a key programme as part of our new integrated arrangements between the NHS and local government.  The programme reports in to Stockport Provider Partnership, is recognised as an accelerated priority of the Locality Board and is the key driver of the One Health and Care Plan. The first Neighbourhoods and Prevention Workshop took place 25/01/2023.  It was a really positive, inspiring discussion that has informed our next steps.  Attendance was good from a very wide range of organisations.  It was felt though that we could perhaps work closer with community leaders in our various different neighbourhoods and work hard to go beyond just working as officers and public service partners.’

Members were encouraged to provide nominations to the Clerk if they thought that a local resident active in supporting the community would like to take part, or any Area Committee members themselves who would like to volunteer to influence this work for Stockport and for their own neighbourhood and community.

Further, a Coronation Party was expected to take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Outwood Road Recreation Ground and all were welcome to attend. Thanks were expressed to Bread & Butties for their support by providing food at the event, at no cost to anyone.

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.

There were no public questions.

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) sent his apologies for the meeting given the pre-election period.

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

Two petitions were submitted in relation to residents parking on Greenvale Drive and concerns around the pavement and road at New Hall Avenue.

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.

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 Friends of Shahnameh for a grant of £270 (£110 from Cheadle & Gatley, £110 from Cheadle Hulme North, and £50 from Heald Green wards allocation) towards the cost of organising a community festival over two days, to bring together different cultures to experience poetry and music together.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Friends of Shahnameh for a grant of £270 from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget towards the cost of organising a community festival over two days, to bring together different cultures to experience poetry and music together.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Friends of Shahnameh for a grant of £270 (£110 from Cheadle & Gatley, £110 from Cheadle Hulme North, and £50 from Heald Green wards allocation) towards the cost of organising a community festival over two days, to bring together different cultures to experience poetry and music together.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for an overall grant of £2100 (£100 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for an overall grant of £ £2100 (£100 from each ward allocation) from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for an overall grant of £2100 (£100 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Alexandra Skatepark Association for a total grant of £3500 (£250 each from the Cheadle and Gatley and Cheadle Hulme North ward allocations) towards the cost of their 4th Skate Jam event which involved coaching, demonstrations and competitions and promotes the engagement and activity of wheel-based sports.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Alexandra Skatepark Association for an total grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Fund (£250 each from the Cheadle and Gatley and Cheadle Hulme North ward allocations) towards the cost of their 4th Skate Jam event which involved coaching, demonstrations and competitions and promotes the engagement and activity of wheel-based sports.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Alexandra Skatepark Association for a total grant of £500 (£250 each from the Cheadle and Gatley and Cheadle Hulme North ward allocations) towards the cost of their 4th Skate Jam event which involved coaching, demonstrations and competitions and promotes the engagement and activity of wheel-based sports.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Gatley Festival Committee for a total grant of £900 (£650 from the Cheadle and Gatley, £50 from the Cheadle Hulme North and £200 from the Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of their Centenary Gatley Festival which includes a fun fair, fundraising stalls, donkey rides, food and drink offer, stage and family activities in the community.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Gatley Festival Committee for an overall grant of £900 from the Ward Flexibility Fund (£650 from the Cheadle and Gatley, £50 from the Cheadle Hulme North and £200 from the Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of their Centenary Gatley Festival which includes a fun fair, fundraising stalls, donkey rides, food and drink offer, stage and family activities in the community.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Gatley Festival Committee for a total grant of £900 (£650 from the Cheadle and Gatley, £50 from the Cheadle Hulme North and £200 from the Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of their Centenary Gatley Festival which includes a fun fair, fundraising stalls, donkey rides, food and drink offer, stage and family activities in the community.

To receive an update from the Clerk on the progression and/ or success of projects which have received a grant from the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust to assist members of the Cheadle Area Committee in the monitoring of the effectiveness of the funding.

Officer contact: Charlotte Griffin 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.griffin@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee received an update on the success and progression of projects which had been in receipt of grant funding from the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust in assisting members of the Area Committee in the monitoring of the effectiveness of the funding.

Application by Friends of East Avenue Park towards the cost of a bucket swing at East Avenue Park.

Members gave approval to a grant of £3,300 from Trust funds on 1 September 2022. Since then, the applicant was pleased to report that, with the Trust’s support, they achieved the target of £9,000 and purchased a bucket swing which was currently with the council until the installation date. To make things even better, the organisation were also awarded some Section 106 funds, and have used this to purchase a toddler climbing frame. This had slightly delayed installation, as the swing and climbing frame would now both be installed together to save on costs, but there was an estimated installation date of end of April 2023.

Application by Cheadle Civic Society towards the cost of a ‘talking’ seat at the bus stop outside Whitegates retirement homes in honour of a deceased resident.

Members gave approval to a grant of £1,500 from Trust funds on 1 September 2022. Since then, the applicant had provided an update. The area was surveyed for suitability and the works confirmed, however it came to light that this was for the wrong bus stop. This was corrected and things were now progressing with the work commencing last month, in March 2023.

To consider reports of the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director (Corporate & Support Services).

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 atwww.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 demolition of existing rear conservatories and erection of two storey front extension, dormer roof extensions to front and rear, single storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission.

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

In respect of application DC/084064 for the proposed demolition of existing rear conservatories and erection of two storey front extension, dormer roof extensions to front and rear, single storey side extension and single storey rear extension at 75 St Anns Road North, Heald Green, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 4RZ, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Proposed demolition of existing property and replacement with 9 apartments and associated landscape and access works.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure developer contributions toward open space.

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

In respect of application DC085606 for the proposed demolition of existing property and replacement with 9 apartments and associated landscape and access works, at 141 Gatley Road, Gatley, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 4PD,

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 – (5 for, 1 against, 3 abstentions) That planning permission be refused on the grounds of proposed overdevelopment of the site which was not in keeping with the street scene, unsustainable parking provision, inappropriate location of the roof garden and concerns relating to privacy and lack of amenity space.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and 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 Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is requested 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 for Legal and Democratic Governance (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.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposed highway maintenance scheme on St Ann’s Square, Heald Green.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and endorse the proposed maintenance scheme for Footway Slurry Seal Treatment at St Anne's Square, Heald Green, at a total cost of £4,000 from the Heald Green Delegated Ward Budget.

Officer contact: Simon Sherry 0161 474 2420 | simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk  

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for a highway maintenance scheme on St Ann’s Square, Heald Green.

RESOLVED – That approval and authorisation be given for the proposed maintenance scheme for Footway Slurry Seal Treatment works at St Anne's Square, Heald Green, at a total cost of £4,000 from the Heald Green Delegated Ward Budget.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

An application has been received from The Gatley Carnival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival (Family Funday) at Gatley Hill on the 2 July 2023 (access from 6:00 hours on 29 June 2023, and to vacate by 17:00 hours on 4 July 2023.

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and payment of agreed fees and charges.

Officer contact: Janette Sadgrove 0161 474 2429 | janette.sadgrove@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from The Gatley Carnival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival (Family Funday) at Gatley Hill on the 2 July 2023.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from the Gatley Carnival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival (Family Funday) at Gatley Hill on the 2 July 2023 (access from 6:00 hours on 29 June 2023, and to vacate by 17:00 hours on 4 July 2023), subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and payment of agreed fees and charges.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

An application has been received from BPBMX Club to host their North Regional Race at the Bruntwood Park BMX Track on 14 May 2023 between 8:00 and 20:00 hours.

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and payment of agreed fees and charges.

Officer contact: Janette Sadgrove 0161 474 2429 | janette.sadgrove@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from BPBMX Club to host their North Regional Race at the Bruntwood Park BMX Track on 14 May 2023.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application been received from BPBMX Club to host their North Regional Race at the Bruntwood Park BMX Track on 14 May 2023 between 8:00 and 20:00 hours, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and payment of agreed fees and charges.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

An application has been received from Heald Green Rate Payers Association to host a ‘Coronation Party’ event at Outwood Road Recreation Ground as part of the King's Coronation celebrations on Saturday 6 May 2023 between 2pm and 9pm (set up and close down between 9am and 10pm).

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and payment of agreed fees and charges.

Officer contact: Janette Sadgrove 0161 474 2429 | janette.sadgrove@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Heald Green Rate Payers Association to host a ‘Coronation Party’ event at Outwood Road Recreation Ground as part of the King's Coronation celebrations on Saturday 6 May 2023

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from the Heald Green Rate Payers Association to host a ‘Coronation Party’ event at Outwood Road Recreation Ground as part of the King's Coronation celebrations on Saturday 6 May 2023 between 2pm and 9pm (set up and close down between 9am and 10pm), subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and payment of agreed fees and charges.

‘Social Activities Events’ is asking for a total of £150 from the Area Committee towards the cost of stationary supplies which includes but is not limited to, printer ink, paper, receipt books and stamps to encourage older people to socialise in helping to reduce social isolation and loneliness in Stockport.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from ‘Social Activities Events’ which sought a total of £150 from the Area Committee towards the cost of stationary supplies which included but was not limited to, printer ink, paper, receipt books and stamps to encourage older people to socialise in helping to reduce social isolation and loneliness in Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred to enable to applicant the opportunity to provide further information as to their application.