Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 12 September 2023.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 12 September 2023 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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, including its executive Sub Committee, and details the current position on ward flexibility funding, the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, and delegated budget.

To receive a verbal update (if any) from the Democratic Services Officer 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 Area Committee in the monitoring of the effectiveness of the fund.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, including its executive Sub Committee, and detailed the current position on ward flexibility funding, the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, and delegated budget.

It was noted that a response from Transport for Greater Manchester relating to the motion ‘Tackling the Councillor Lane/ Bird Hall Road junction’ would be sought and circulated to members of the Area Committee in due course.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Chair had received a statement from Peter Cooke (Neighbourhoods Manager, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council)relating to the report concerning a Tree Preservation Order at 329 - 351 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green. Members were asked to withdraw item 8 ‘Proposed Tree Preservation Order at 329 – 351 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green’ from the agenda at the request of officers from the Neighbourhoods Service. It was reported that officers wished to provide a more comprehensive report to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That agenda item 8 ‘Proposed Tree Preservation Order at 329 - 351 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green’ be withdrawn from the agenda.

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.

A question was asked in relation to the Tree Preservation Order at 329 – 351 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green.

RESOLVED – That the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance be requested to respond to the questioner in writing.

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

Councillors and members of the public were invited to raise neighbourhood policing issues with the local neighbourhood policing team.

Inspector Martin Baker (Greater Manchester Police) was unable to attend the meeting and had provided a written update to the Area Committee in advance of the meeting. Any queries would be fed back to Inspector Baker for a written response.

Residents had raised concerns around drug dealing near the Micker Brook path and it was asked that officers increase patrols in the area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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.

A respresentative of the Assistant Director for Legal and 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 an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Make a Difference for a grant of £500 from the Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation towards the cost of running additional arts and craft sessions at a wellbeing café (Heald Green). The Friday Hub supports people who are in isolation, lonely, elderly, have mobility issues and may be experiencing anxiety or mental health issues. 

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) received on behalf of Make a Difference for a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation) towards the cost of running additional arts and craft sessions at a wellbeing café (Heald Green).

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee to enable the applicant to attend to speak to their application.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heald Green District Girl Guiding for a grant of £963.96 from the Heald Green ward allocation towards the cost of installing planters and tubs along Long Lane, Wilmslow Road, to improve its appearance and for the benefit of the local community.

Helen Wise attended the meeting and submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) received on behalf of Heald Green District Girl Guiding for a grant of £963.96 from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget (Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of installing planters and tubs along Long Lane, Wilmslow Road, to improve its appearance and for the benefit of the local community.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Heald Green District Girl Guiding for a grant of £963.96 from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget (Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of installing planters and tubs along Long Lane, Wilmslow Road, to improve its appearance and for the benefit of the local community.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

No development applications were submitted.

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 Assistant Director for Legal and 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 Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.  

The report details findings of a consultation exercise and seeks Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order on Wilmslow Road, Cheadle. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out in Appendix A and shown on drawing no NM8-5221-01 Rev B, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made (at a cost of £1200, to be funded by the Cheadle West & Gatley delegated ward budget).  

Officer contact: Diane Knight 07929777412 | diane.knight@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 findings of a consultation exercise and sought Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order on Wilmslow Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out in Appendix A and shown on drawing no NM8-5221-01 Rev B, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made at a cost of £1200 to be funded from the Area Committees’ Delegated Budget (Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.  

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Stonepail Road, Gatley. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out in Appendix A and shown on drawing NM8-5222-01 and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made (at a cost of £1000 to be funded from the Cheadle West & Gatley delegated ward budget). 

Officer contact: Nicola Ryan 0161 474 4409 | nicola.ryan@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 the findings of a consultation exercise and sought Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Stonepail Road, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out in Appendix A and shown on drawing NM8-5222-01 and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made at a cost of £1000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.  

The report seeks Cabinet Member approval for the installation of trial markings on the footway of Outwood Drive at the side of No. 225 Finney Lane, Heald Green, as shown on drawing No. NM1 Outwood Drive-01. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the installation of the trial markings (at a cost of £250, to be funded from the Heald Green delegated ward budget). 

Officer contact: Diane Knight 07929777412 | diane.knight@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) which sought Cabinet Member approval for the installation of trial markings on the footway of Outwood Drive at the side of No. 225 Finney Lane, Heald Green, as shown on drawing No. NM1 Outwood Drive-01.

It was requested that the success of the trial markings be reported back to the Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services be recommended to approve the installation of the trial markings on the footway of Outwood Drive at the side of No. 225 Finney Lane, Heald Green, at a cost of £250 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green ward allocation).

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

The report requests the Area Committee to nominate councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on 12 November 2023.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on 12 November 2023.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to appoint councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green war memorials on Sunday 12 November 2023.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the appointment of the following councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the council on Sunday 12 November 2023:

Cheadle – Yvonne Guariento and Jilly Julian

Gatley – Ian Hunter

Heald Green – Catherine Stuart

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor David Meller.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate a Ward Spokesperson for the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North ward with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokesperson for the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North ward.

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

RESOLVED – That Councillors Yvonne Guariento and Jilly Julian be nominated Ward Spokespersons for the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North ward with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.