Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 18 June 2024.

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 & 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

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.

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration. 

The report provides an update on delivering the Cheadle District Centre Action Plan and includes recent successes and priorities for the next 6 months. 

The Area Committee is requested to: 

a)    note the progress made in delivering projects and events; and 

b)   provide feedback on initial ideas for priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UKSPF which will be discussed with Cheadle Village Partnership. 

Officer contact: Helen Walters 0161 474 3734 | helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk 

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from CAMEO for a grant of £40 (£20 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North and Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocations) towards the cost of afternoon entertainment and speakers for the event to speak on topical subjects e.g. How to Write Life History, Parkinson Groups etc.

Stockport Armed Forces Breakfast Club is asking for £27.94 from each ward allocation towards the cost of two feather flags and two pull-up banners to replace damaged ones. The purpose of the feather flags and banners is to draw attention to passing motorists that ex-HM Armed Forces meet there.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

(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 Deputy Chief Executive on any planning issues relevant to the area.

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:

Proposed two storey extension to side and rear and part single storey rear extension. Attic conversion with dormer. Porch.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions as per the officer's report (DC/089300).

Officer contact: Rob Farris | rob.farris@stockport.gov.uk   

Proposed change of use from retail (Class E(a)) to a wine bar (Sui Generis Use). 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions as per the officer's report.  

Officer contact: Eve Woolstencroft | eve.woolstencroft@stockport.gov.uk  

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & 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

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.  

The report asks the Area Committee to submit recommendations for a completed development site within their area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by Tour delegates, and to provide nominations for delegates to attend the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday 4 October 2024. 

The Area Committee is requested to: 

a)    nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2024 Annual Review Tour; and 

b)   nominate members to attend the Annual Review Tour on 4 October 2024.  

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead 07800 617788 | suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a joint report of the Director of Place Management and Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance. 

The report sets out objections to proposed Traffic Calming measures and a 20mph Speed Limit for A34 Scheme 1 – Gatley Road, Cheadle. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the implementation of the Traffic Calming and the Speed Limit Order as originally advertised. 

Officer contact: Zoe Allan 0161 474 4907 | zoe.allan@stockportgov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report seeks Cabinet Member approval to legally advertise the introduction of Traffic Regulation Order on Manchester Road, Cheadle. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order (Manchester Road, Cheadle) set out in appendix A and on the attached drawings at appendix B. 

Officer contact: Nick Whelan 0161 474 4907 | nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk 

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report seeks approval for an allocation of funds for a traffic study at Ladybridge Road and Councillor Lane.  

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources allocate £4000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation) for a traffic study at Ladybridge Road and Councillor Lane. 

Officer contact: Jamie Birtles | jamie.birtles@stockport.gov.uk 

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report provides an update on funding applications that have been submitted for the Stockport CAN Seed Fund in wards in this area.   

The Area Committee is requested to determine the application for funding from the Stockport CAN Seed Fund. 

Officer contact: Nick Leslie | nick.leslie@stockport.gov.uk