Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 December 2013 and 14 January 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meetings held on 10 December 2013 and 14 January 2014 were approved as correct records and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or e mail: david.clee@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Chair reported that Cheadle Town Football Club was advertising for a part-time Business Manager and encouraged any suitably qualified members of the public to apply.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

David Wilson (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Progress on the repair of the potholes on the private road in front of the Tatton cinema in Gatley.

·         There had been an increase in graffiti on telephone boxes in the area.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

The report highlights the Cheshire East Local Plan: Core Strategy to Members of those Area Committees which have a boundary with Cheshire East and seeks their views on its proposals.

Officer Contact: Richard Wood on 0161 474 4836 or e mail: richard.wood@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) highlighting the key elements within the Cheshire East Local Plan: Core Strategy which was currently the subject of public consultation. The Area Committee was invited to comment on the proposals.

The following comments were made/ issues raised by the Area Committee:-

·         Whilst understanding the need for Cheshire East Council to provide more houses, Members expressed concern about the release of land from the Green Belt.

·         Concern was expressed at the number of new homes which were proposed to be built in the North Cheshire Growth Village, Handforth East.

·         Concern was expressed about the effect of the proposals on the volume of traffic on the A34 and in nearby areas, for example, it was suggested that traffic would be further increased at the junction of the A34 and the A560 Gatley Road, the Cheadle Royal roundabout and at the junction of Finney Lane and the B5358 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green.

·         Concern was expressed about how far Cheshire East Council had discharged its ‘duty to cooperate’ in the preparation of its Plan. It was felt that the strategic plan was not mutually beneficial to Cheshire East Council and Stockport Council.

RESOLVED - That the report be endorsed and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to include the comments of the Area Committee in the Council’s formal response to the Cheshire East Local Plan: Core Strategy.

To consider any applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

Manchester Rugby Club – Under 15s

To consider an application for funding toward the cost or replacement kits.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Manchester Rugby Club Under 15s for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the cost of purchasing replacement kit.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £200 to Manchester Rugby Club Under 15s towards the cost of purchasing replacement kit (£100 from the Cheadle and Gatley ward allocation and £100 from the Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

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

A development application was submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration 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 from the Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Single storey rear extension and raised decking (resubmission of DC051899)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or e mail: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54061 for a single storey rear extension and raised decking (resubmission of DC051899) at 6 Madison Avenue, Cheadle Hulme

a local resident spoke against the application

and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor

This report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries; 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: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or e mail: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report updates Members following concerns raised about flooding in the area of Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme at the meeting of the Area Committee held on 5 November 2013.

The Area Committee are recommended to note the works carried out since this matter was initially raised and the improvements made to the drainage system; and in the absence of any further concerns about drainage in the Sandringham Road area agree that the area will be dealt with under routine highways maintenance as outlined in the report.

Officer Contact: Ian O’Donnell on 0161 474 4175 or e mail: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating Members following concerns raised about flooding in the area of Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme at the meeting of the Area Committee held on 5 November 2013.

It was reported that additional drainage capacity had been installed following previous consideration of the issue by the Area Committee. The performance of the replacement gulley had been monitored and no problems had been reported. United Utilities had confirmed that they had received no reports of flooding in the area since the issue had previously been considered by the Area Committee.

RESOLVED – (1) That the works carried out since this matter was initially raised and the improvements made to the drainage system be noted.

(2) That in the absence of any further concerns about drainage, the drains and gulleys in the Sandringham Road area be dealt with under routine highways maintenance and inspected on an eighteen months’ cycle.

To consider a joint report of the Council Solicitor and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report details proposed amendments to the delegation arrangements for the consideration of Street Trading Consents.

That Area Committees and the Constitution Working Party be consulted on amending the Scheme of Delegation to reflect the current practice detailed in Section 3 of the report such that the determination of Street Trading Consents be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration, save in those instances where there have been two or more applicants for a single pitch; where there have been objections or an appeal against the decision of the Corporate Director.

Officer contact: Ian O’Donnell / Damian Eaton on 474 4175 / 3207 or email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk / damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

(NOTE:  The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to enable to Area Committee to contribute to the consultation on proposed changes to the Constitution in advance of its consideration by the Licensing, Environment and Safety Committee).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Council Solicitor and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposed amendments to the Constitution to change the delegation arrangements for the consideration of Street Trading Consents.

Members felt that it was important that local Members were aware of all applications for Street Trading Consents in their Ward.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report advises Members of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 31 December 2013, indicates the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and reports on the relevant performance of investment funds.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

·         Note the content of the report;

·         Decide upon the policy that they wish to adopt in respect of the distribution of the Trust; and

·         Advise as to the investment policy that they wish to follow.

Officer Contact: Paula McDonald on 0161 474 4708 or e mail: paula.mcdonald@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising Members of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, indicating the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and reports on the relevant performance of investment funds.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That no distribution of the Trust be made at this moment in time.

(3) That the current investment policy be maintained.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Pantall.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Pantall.

Councillor Pantall reported on a briefing organised by Cheadle Civic Society which he and other Councillors had attended on 16 January 2014 with regard to its proposed project to improve Cheadle Green and how the site would be managed.

RESOLVED – (1) That the proposed project by Cheadle Civic Society to improve Cheadle Green be supported.

(2) That a licence agreement be drawn up covering major items such as the hours of operation of construction traffic, deliveries, site maintenance and public access.

(3) That further consideration be given to the agreement between the Council and Cheadle Civic Society regarding the future maintenance of the site.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration

The report outlines the findings of a consultation exercise and to seek approval for the introduction of a 20 mph Moving Traffic Regulation Order (MTRO) in the Foxland Road Area, Gatley to replace the existing 30mph speed limit currently in place.

The Area Committee are requested to approve the schedule detailed in the recommendation to the report.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval to the introduction of a 20mph Moving Traffic Regulation Order in the Foxland Road Area, Gatley to replace the existing 30mph speed limit currently in place.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a 20mph Moving Traffic Regulation Order along the following roads for their entire length, to be funded at an approximate cost of £3,500 from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

St. Ann’s Road North; Silverdale Road; Kendal Drove; Langdale Close; Cartmel Close; Eskdale; Foxland Road; Lynton Road; Torkington Road; Delamere Road; Springfield Road, The Mews; Darley Avenue; Heathfield Avenue; Lawson Avenue; Alcester Road; Appleby Road; Borrowdale Avenue; Gainford Avenue; Arnside Close; Troutbeck Road; Keswick Avenue; Levens Close; Rydal Close; Grasmere Road; Loweswater Road; St. Bees Close; Millom Place; Crummock Road; Buttermere Road; Wasdale Drive; Kentmere Close; The Tarns and Ennerdale Drive.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the nomination of Mrs Eloise Scroggie for the Independent Group vacancy at Oakgrove Primary School.

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on 07800 617940 or email: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider the Authority vacancy at Oakgrove Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be recommended to approve the nomination of Mrs Eloise Scroggie to the Independent Group vacancy at Oakgrove Primary School.