Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 11 March 2025.

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 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: Jacqueline Kramer 0161 474 2978 | jacqueline.kramer@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 received from Be / Here MCR CIC for Ward Flexibility Funding for a total grant of £670 (£71 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation) towards the cost of equipment and promotion for mental health workshops for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

To consider an application received from Pixies Cheer for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Fund (£71.42 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North and £35.71 from Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of the team competing in the All Star World Championships and Worlds competitive cheerleading competition.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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 details a request for the allocation of £5,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Cheadle West & Gatley) to fund the development of an action plan for Cheadle District Centre.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources approves the allocation of £5,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Cheadle West & Gatley) for Rise to carry out the work detailed in sections 3.2 and Appendix A.

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

To consider a report of the Executive Director People and Neighbourhoods.

The report provides the latest update on Stockport Live Well building on the report brought in September 2024 on the Neighbourhoods and Prevention Programme, specifically neighbourhood profiles.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1) Comment upon and note the report; and

(2) Provide local advice to the development of the networks in particular to suggest venues for future network meetings.

Officer contact: Carolyn Anderson | carolyn.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides the results of a consultation process on the Integrated Transport Block (ITB) Phase 2 – Massie Street Cycle Cut Through including proposals for a new segregated cycle track.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposed scheme and the legal advertising of the associated Traffic Regulation Orders as shown on Drawing 5224/ 06/ F/ TRO and contained in Appendix B, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the orders can be made.

Officer contact: Nick Wheelan 0161 474 4907 | nick.wheelan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on the amount of funding remaining for each ward in the Stockport CAN Seed Fund for the Cheadle area and asks that the Area Committee determine the application for funding.

The Area Committee is requested to:

(1)  note the report; and

(2)  determine the application for funding received from Friends of Abney Hall Park Group for a grant of £255 from the Stockport CAN Seed Fund (Cheadle West and Gately ward allocation) towards the costs for four more half days of pruning delivered by Manchester Fruit Tree Coop.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Heald Green Events Committee to hold a VE Day Celebration on Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May 2025 at Outwood Playing Fields between midday and 7 pm, with access required before and after the event to set up and take down.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the application subject to the event organisers obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least two weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation and insurance certificates.

Officer contact: James Collins 07536 118 771 | james.collins@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold the Gately Festival on Sunday, 6 July 2025 at William Scholes – Gately Hill between 11 am and 6 pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the application subject to the event organisers obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least two weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation and insurance certificates.

Officer contact: James Collins 07536 118 771 | james.collins@stockport.gov.uk