Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Paul Porgess 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 19 April 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 19 April 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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 ward flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or email: 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. The report also included the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

 Members expressed concern about the delay in the implementation of the Traffic Regulation Orders in the vicinity of Oak Tree Primary School, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED –That the report be noted.

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

The Chair highlighted the number of summer festivals which were taking place during the next few weeks including the Heald Green Festival at Heald Green Village Hall on 25 June 2016 and the Gatley Festival between 25 June 2016 and 3 July 2016, culminating at Gatley Hill House on 3 July 2016.

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.

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.

A report was submitted (copies of which had been circulated) on public realm issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         fly tipping at York Close, Cheadle and The Cloisters, Cheadle needed to be investigated.

·         the trees alongside Wilmslow Road, from Cheadle Road to The Griffin public house on Etchells Road, Heald Green needed cutting back.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

(a)  Brook Road, Cheadle – Residential Parking Scheme

Councillor Keith Holloway submitted a petition containing nine signatures from the residents of 15-25 Brook Road, Cheadle requesting that the Council investigates the need for a residential parking scheme on Brook Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

(b)  Charlotte Street, Cheadle – Residential Parking Scheme

Councillor Iain Roberts submitted a petition containing eleven signatures from the residents of Charlotte Street, Cheadle requesting that the Council investigates the need for a residential parking scheme on Charlotte Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive of Stockport Homes

The report provides an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes’ Neighbourhood Action Plans.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

 Officer contact: Maria Lindars on 0161 474 4371 or email: maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org.

A representative of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes Ltd, submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress in the delivery of the Neighbourhood Action Plan and seeking comments on progress to date and for any future actions in the 2016-2017 plan.

 The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         the staircases in a number of blocks of flats in the Cheadle Hulme North Ward were in a poor condition.

·         how Stockport Homes worked in partnership with other social landlords such as Mossbank Homes and the Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust and the extent to which the Neighbourhood Plans were discussed with them. The Area Committee favoured a joint action plan with the other social housing providers and the adoption of a holistic approach from all the providers of social housing in the area.

·         Stockport Homes carried out work with the providers of accessible transport services to try and assist customers in being able to attend events.

·         Stockport Homes should investigate whether it was possible to have communal access to Sky television for those residents in blocks of flats.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider an application received from St. Ann’s Road North Allotment Association for the purchase of a wood chipper to help dispose of wood cuttings ecologically.

Mr  Robert Broughton from the St. Ann’s Road North Allotment Association attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding for the purchase of a wood chipper to help dispose of wood cuttings ecologically.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £699 for the purchase of a wood chipper, to be funded from the Ward Flexibility Funding allocations as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £188

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £183

Heald Green Ward - £328.

To consider an application received from St Ann’s Lourdes Group towards the cost of a pilgrimage to Lourdes where they care for sick and elderly people.

Mrs Martina Riley from the St. Ann’s Lourdes Group attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the cost of a pilgrimage to Lourdes where they care for sick and elderly people.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £500 towards the cost of a pilgrimage to Lourdes, to be funded from the Ward Flexibility Funding allocations as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £250

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £250

(2) That the group be requested to report back to the Area Committee on the use of the monies for the pilgrimage.

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

(a)  To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration on any planning applications relevant to the Cheadle area.

The following development application 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 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 Services to Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

Proposed new raised roof and roof dormers. Single storey rear extension to existing dormer bungalow and new garage.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Anthony Smith on 0161 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In  respect of plan no. 61294 for a proposed new raised roof and roof dormers; single storey rear extension to existing dormer bungalow and new garage at 116 Styal Road, Gatley, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

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

The report details the proposed re-adoption of the Council’s Application Validation Checklist for the validation of planning applications.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@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) seeking the Area Committee comments on the proposed re-adoption of the Council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications and the supporting document “Explanatory Notes for the National and Local Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications.”

The Area Committee debated the requirement for applicants on occasions to provide a contaminated land survey and a foul drainage assessment, and how to ensure that these were provided to the requisite standard. A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration advised that within the validation checklist there would be a Phase 1 contaminated land assessment with which the Planning Department would consult the Environmental Health Department and may lead to a planning condition being recommended. There was also a dedicated drainage team within the Council with the expertise to comment on such proposals. The Environment Agency and United Utilities would also be consulted.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

 The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (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 Borough Treasurer

The report advises the Area Committee of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust and indicates the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and provides commentary on the relevant performance of investment funds.

The Area Committee is requested to:-

·         note the contents of the report.

·         formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Trust for the year ending 31 March 2016.

·         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.

A representative of the Borough Treasurer submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, indicating the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and providing commentary on the relevant performance of investment funds. The Area Committee, acting in its capacity as Trustee for the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, considered a report which advised Members of the financial standing of the Trust and sought their approval to formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Trust for the year ending 31 March 2016.

RESOLVED – (1) That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)That the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ending 31 March 2016, included as Appendix One to the report, be adopted.

(3) That the Area Committee’s previous decision to reserve £25,000 from the Trust towards addressing the effect of loneliness amongst elderly residents and the consequential effect on their health be reaffirmed.

(4) That a distribution of the Trust be made in accordance with this decision and that the application process be now commenced.

(5)That the current investment policy of the Trust be retained.

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

The report details commuted sums received by the Council from housing developers towards the cost pf play provision. The report also sets out the criteria that must used in allocating sums for play provision.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the allocation of the commuted sums as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or email: richard.booker@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) detailing commuted sums received by the Council from housing developers towards the cost of play provision and setting out the criteria that must be used in allocating sums for play provision.

RESOLVED – That the following allocation of commuted sums for the Cheadle area be approved:-

·         The use of £669.24 from development no. 1140 (land to the rear of 209 Finney Lane) for future improvements to Rose Vale Play Area.

·         The use of £669.24 from development no. 1193 (land adjacent to 96 Brookfield Road) for future improvements at Bruntwood Park.

·         The use of £669.24 from development no. 1201 (168 Kingsway) for future play area improvements at Gatley Recreation Ground.

·         The use of £167.31 from development no. 1206 (DC059365, Cheadle Electrical Services, 64 High Street) for future play improvements at Diamond Jubilee Play Area.

·         The use of £669.24 from development no. 1211 (DC056355, 4 Grange Park Road) for future play improvements at Bruntwood Park.

·         The use of £3,011.18 from development no. 1222 (DC059584, 75-109 Silverdale Road) for future play improvements at Bruntwood Park.

·         The use of £669.24 from development no. 1225 (DC047387, 3 Stones Hill Cottage, Gatley) for Gatley Recreation Ground.

·         The use of £1,003.86 from development no. 1227 (DC46824, 3 Ashfield Road. Cheadle) for future play improvements at Diamond Jubilee Play Area.

·         The use of £669.24 from development no. 1235 (DC061055, 1 Lomond) for future play improvements at Rose Vale Play Area.

·         The use of £501.93 from development no. 1241 (DC061248, 22 Cranston Grove) for future play improvements at Gatley Recreation Ground.

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

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol approved by the Area Committee at its meeting on 23 May 2011 is attached for information.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters, and the expenditure of the Ward Delegated Budget up to £300.

RESOLVED – That the following councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highway and traffic management issues for 2016/17:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward

Councillor Keith Holloway

 Cheadle Hulme North Ward

Councillor Paul Porgess

Heald Green Ward

Councillor Sylvia Humphreys

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess

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

Councillor Porgess reported that the footpath adjacent to 16 Parsonage Way, Cheadle lead to shops and was being used by young people skateboarding. There had been reports of a collision with a pedestrian user causing injury. The issue had been investigated and the installation of bollards had been proposed as a possible solution to the problem.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to expedite this issue.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess

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

Councillor Porgess reported that 228 Stockport Road was a takeaway and people were parking on the double yellow lines, sometimes on the pavement, causing an obstruction and difficulties with the collection of waste bins and emergency vehicles accessing properties. It had been proposed that bollards be installed on the pavement as a possible solution to the problem.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to expedite this issue.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda for the meeting, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to prevent undue delay in the consideration of the matter).

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 that there had been an unauthorised encampment on land adjacent to the playing field near to Park Road Stadium, Cheadle. The procedure to recover the land had begun. The site had been the subject of a previous incursion following which site security had been improved. An investigation was ongoing following reports that the gate had been unlocked prior to the incursion.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.