Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 2 August 2022.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Hurricanes Cheerleading Group for a grant of £20 (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation only) towards the cost of competition entry fees. 

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Alcoholics Anonymous for a grant of £165 (£55 from Cheadle & Gatley, £55 from Cheadle Hulme North and £55 from Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of providing a safe meeting place, refreshments, and resources to support members.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Drawing Board Productions CIC for a grant of £300 (£100 from Cheadle & Gatley, £100 from Cheadle Hulme North, and £100 from Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of publishing an arts and culture printed supplement for Stockport residents which will include poems, interviews from artists and a list of upcoming events.

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:

Demolition of existing buildings on site and construction of a part-one, part-two storey SEN Secondary School with associated landscaping, MUGA, playspace and parking.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant subject to:

a.    conditions;

b.    a Section 111 Agreement to secure developer contributions toward highways improvements;

c.    no objections being raised by specialist consultees in respect of biodiversity;

d.    resolution of the Highways Engineer’s request for additional information in support of the Transport Assessment and minor amendment to show an increased parking provision; and

e.    resolution of the queries raised regarding the use of renewable and low carbon energies and the potential to retrofit these.

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

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

To consider a report of the Chief Executive. 

The report sets out the changes made to the proposed polling arrangements within the area following the feedback received during the Stage One consultation only. In the event any further proposals are received via the Stage Two consultation prior to the committee meeting, but after the publication of this report, then an update will be brought to the meeting. 

The views of the Area Committee are sought on the proposed polling arrangements. Any comments or suggestions will then be considered together with those received via the Stage Two public consultation. A report containing the final proposals will be submitted to the CRMG Scrutiny Meeting on 11 October 2022, then the Cabinet Meeting on 1 November 2022 and the Council Meeting on 17 November 2022.  

Officer contact: Vicki Bates 0161 474 3219 | vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk   

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Moving Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and removal of traffic calming measures.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and recommend that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services approves the removal of the temporary cushions, and experimental order be established as a permanent Moving Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) of 20mph, as shown in Appendix G.

Contact officer: Nicola Ryan 0161 474 4409 | nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

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