Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 21 June 2022.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 21 June 2022 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

An update was provided on Platt Street as requested by members at their last meeting of the Area Committee. Officers confirmed that they would be writing to all frontages of Platt Street and Cromer Road, detailing the existing permit parking scheme on Jackson Street, which was inclusive of their streets. The Jackson Street scheme’s Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) also included Platt Street and Cromer Road, and therefore residents would be given the option to purchase parking permits going forward. As a TRO was already in place, it would be a case of ascertaining whether there was still support for permits on these roads and if so, parking permits would be need to be displayed by residents from a set date (currently unknown), as agreed with ward councillors, and with households notified in advance. A line had also been added on the Cheadle résumé to that effect, enabling future updates.

The following interests were declared:

Personal and prejudicial interests

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

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal and Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee. The report also set out the latest position on the ward flexibility funding and delegated budgets.

Members noted an update to the report with regards to discrepancies with the totals at appendix C. The approved and estimated schemes figure within the ‘balances’ table for Cheadle and Gatley should have reflected the figure in the ‘detail of works’ table which was £9,910, and not £9,300. It was further reported that the £2,760 figure for Cheadle Hulme North should have been £3,560 which was also reflected in the detail of works table.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Chair provided an update on Pension Credit and the campaign the council had launched to support Stockport pensions to claim Pension Credit – an essential top up for low income pensioners. It was noted that, at present, more than 3,000 pensioners are missing out on a vital element of their pension at a time when they were facing the increasing cost of living. Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics estimated that £5.8 million per year is going unclaimed – an average of £1,900 for each eligible pensioner. Pension Credit was also a ‘passport’ benefit which automatically provided access to other support, such as free dental treatment. The council were providing a phone number for residents to check whether they were eligible, and help to fill in the application either on-line or in a home visit was available. Post cards were provided to members to distribute to community venues and other places that locally which are used by older residents, such as churches and hairdressers.

Any pensioners that applied for Pension Credit by 18 August 2022 and subsequently received it, would automatically receive a £650 cost of living payment from the DWP.

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 within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

No public questions were submitted.

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

Inspector Martin Baker (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         An update was given to members in relation to a number of neighbouring policing issues. Members noted concerns over benches that had been vandalised.

·         The numbers of burglaries and anti-social behaviours (ASB) were down in the area.

·         There had been a 104% increase on DVPNs issued, and a 100% increase in stop searches.

·         Members and residents were encouraged to use CrimeStoppers to report crime anonymously.

·         It was noted that a recent racist incident appeared to be an isolated incident, as the offender had no links to Cheadle or Stockport and no reason to return to the area.

·         Inspector Baker was working on a project to establish a place for children to ride bikes safely.

RESOLVED - That Inspector Baker be thanked for his attendance.

At 6.35 pm it was

RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned.

The meeting reconvened at 6.45 pm.

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.

No organisation had indicated that they wish to address the area committee as part of the open forum arrangements.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer reported that in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, it would be necessary to elect a chair for the duration of items 5 (vi) and (vii) (see Minute 9(i) and (ii) below).

RESOLVED – That Councillor Jilly Julian be elected Chair for the duration of the consideration of agenda items 5(vi) and (vii).

Councillor Jilly Julian in the Chair

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heald Green Christmas Committee for a grant of £250 from the Heald Green ward allocation towards the cost of Wythenshawe FM to broadcast live the Heald Green Christmas light switch on.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Heald Green Christmas Committee towards the cost of Wythenshawe FM to broadcast live the Heald Green Christmas light switch on.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Heald Green Christmas Committee for a grant of £250 (Heald Green ward allocation) from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget towards the cost of Wythenshawe FM to broadcast live the Heald Green Christmas light switch on.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Heald Green Christmas Committee for a grant of £455.60 from the Heald Green ward allocation towards the cost of lights for the Christmas tree for the Heald Green Christmas light switch on.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Heald Green Christmas Committee towards the cost of lights for the Christmas tree for the Heald Green Christmas light switch on.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Heald Green Christmas Committee for a grant of £455.60 (Heald Green ward allocation) from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget towards the cost of lights for the Christmas tree for the Heald Green Christmas light switch on.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of the African and Caribbean Community Association towards the cost of printing costs of their newsletter ‘The Advocate’ which was the only free black magazine in the Borough.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a total grant of £138.42 (£46.14 from each ward allocation) from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards printing costs of their newsletter ‘The Advocate’ which is the only free black magazine in the Borough. The newsletter shares news that positively impacts the community, news about the covid-19 pandemic and positive information and direct messages from the government, NHS, local authority and all relevant statutory agencies.

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:

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 Corporate & Support Services 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 upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

The Chair outlined the procedure for public speaking on planning applications.

Change of use of a guest house (C1) to a children's care home (C2).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Rebecca Whitney on 0161 474 4405 or email: rebecca.whitney@stockport.gov.uk.

In respect of application DC/083500 for change of use of a guest house (C1) to a children's care home (C2) at Pymgate Lodge Guest House, 147 Syal Road, Cheadle, Stockport,

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

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

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report (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 Chief Executive.

The report requests the views of the Committee on the current proposed polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District Review currently underway.

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 public consultation (Stage 1 and Stage 2).  Revised proposals will be brought back to the Area Committee cycle in October 2022 for consideration prior to a final report being considered by the Cabinet Meeting on 1 November 2022 and the Council Meeting on 17 November 2022.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the views of the committee on the current proposed polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District Review currently underway.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         It was asked whether there was scope to do work at CE6 (sports club) to become the new ‘main’ polling station for the Cheadle Heath side of the Cheadle East & Cheadle Heath North CE area, as opposed to using CE4 (Salvation Army Church) as the main polling station.

·         It was noted that some parts of Cheadle Hulme North would move into Cheadle Hulme South, and the proposed polling station for the area was Immanuel Church. Concerns were raised over the walking distance from residents living at the far end of Cheadle Road being expected to walk a mile/ mile and a half to the polling station.

·         Similarly, in relation to Styal Road moving into the Heald Green area, concerns were raised over the walking distance from residents living at the far end of Styal Road being expected to walk to Brown Lane to the polling station.

·         It was noted that mobile polling stations were not very accessible for wheelchair users.

RESOLVED – That the Chief Executive be requested to consider the comments of the Area Committee as part of the current Polling District Review.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposal for the supply of, and installation of additional 20mph repeater signage and 20mph roundel/road markings on Twining Brook and Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the supply and installation of additional 20mph repeater signage and 20mph roundels (road markings) on Twining Brook and Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme as shown on Drawing No.  NM36-Edenbridge Rd-002 as appended to the report at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation).

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval for the supply and installation of additional 20mph repeater signage and 20mph roundels (road markings) on Twining Brook and Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the supply and installation of additional 20mph repeater signage and 20mph roundels (road markings) on Twining Brook and Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme, as shown on drawing no. NM36-Edenbridge Rd-002 appended to the report, at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposal for the Area Committee to make a contribution to the cost of resurfacing the car park and shared surface at Gatley Hill, entrance to William Scholes Park and Gatley Hill Allotments.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the resurfacing of the car park and shared surface at Gatley Hill, entrance to William Scholes Park and Gatley Hill Allotments at a total cost of £15,640.45 with a contribution of £5,640 being made from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle & Gatley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or email:  Richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the Area Committee to make a contribution to the cost of resurfacing the car park and shared surface at Gatley Hill, entrance to William Scholes Park and Gatley Hill Allotments.

RESOLVED - That approval be given in principal to the undertaking of the scheme for the resurfacing of the car park and shared surface at Gatley Hill, entrance to William Scholes Park and Gatley Hill Allotments at a total cost of £15,640.45, subject to further consideration of the contribution from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley ward allocation), to be agreed by the Director of Place Management in consultation with the Chair of the Area Committee and local ward councillors.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise for the Road Safety around Schools scheme around Bolshaw Primary School and to seek approval for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs); implementation of dropped kerbs with tactile paving; provision of bollards and new school warning signs.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation orders, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders, to be funded from the Road Safety around Schools programme budget allocation:-

No Waiting At Any Time

Officer contact: Caroline Aylmer-Shanks on 0161-474-4840 or email: c.aylmer-shanks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise for the Road Safety around Schools scheme around Bolshaw Primary School, and sought approval for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs); implementation of dropped kerbs with tactile paving; provision of bollards and new school warning signs.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the implementation of dropped kerbs with tactile paving, provision of bollards and new school warning signs, and the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation orders, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders (to be funded from the Road Safety around Schools programme budget allocation):

No Waiting At Any Time

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons (HWS) and the monitoring of the Area Committee Delegated Budgets and outlines proposals to make changes to the financial thresholds for decisions to be taken under delegated authority by the Director of Place Management.

The Area Committee is recommended to authorise the Director of Place Management, in consultation with the Highway Ward Spokesperson(s), to spend up to £1,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget in connection with the schedule of minor, non-regulatory, matters identified in Section 2.6 of the report; and up to £2,500 in connection with pedestrian dropped crossings subject to all area committees giving approval to the revision of the delegation thresholds.

Officer Contact: Eraina Smith on Tel: 474 4911 or email: eraina.smith@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons and the monitoring of the Area Committee Delegated Budgets and outlining proposals to make changes to the financial thresholds for decisions to be taken under delegated authority by the Director of Place Management. 

RESOLVED – That the Director of Place Management be authorised, in consultation with the Highway Ward Spokesperson(s), to spend up to £1,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget in connection with the schedule of minor, non-regulatory, matters identified in Section 2.6 of the report; and up to £2,500 in connection with pedestrian dropped crossings subject to all area committees giving approval to the revision of the delegation thresholds.