Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 March 2025.

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

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

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.

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 Compstall Cricket Club for Ward Flexibility Funding for a total grant of £971.94 (£700 from Marple North and £135.97 from Marple South & High Lane ward allocations) towards the cost of foldable tables and stackable chairs to maximise the use of space and make it easier for volunteers to organise events.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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

Material change of use of land from agricultural to recreational, comprising a private use BMX/mountain bike track, with associated earth works and ramp structures (Retrospective).

The Area Committee is requested to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess | mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

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 Marple 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 Executive Director for 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 and outlines the key areas of focus for the next 12 months, in particular an update on development of the Stockport neighbourhood model (including networks, meetings, coordination and leadership).

The Area Committee is asked to: -

(a)  Comment on and to note the report.

(b)  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 outlines the proposed diversion of 4 Public Rights of Way at Knowle Farm, Mellor.

The Area Committee is asked to: -

a)    Authorise the making of an order under Section 119 Highways Act 1980 to divert footpaths 103, 107, 109 and 110, Marple as shown on the plan in Appendix A and authorise the order to be additionally made under s.53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to add the diverted routes to the Definitive Map.

b)    In the event that objections are received and sustained to the order, forward the order to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

Officer contact: Nicholas Robinson | nicholas.robinson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report presents the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks the approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in relation to the S38 on the former Compstall Printworks, Andrew Street, Compstall DC/075491.

The Area Committee is asked to consider and comment on the report and recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services approves the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) set out in Appendix A and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the order can be made: -

Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Proposed

Cotton Lane – (North Side)

From the intersection of the western kerbline of Andrew Street for a distance of 108 metres in a westerly direction

Cotton Lane – (South Side)

From the intersection of the western kerbline of Andrew Street for a distance of 112 metres in a westerly direction

Weavers Close – (Both Sides)

From the intersection of the southern kerbline of Cotton Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction

Officer contact: Gemma Brady | gemma.brady@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application received from Marple Runners to hold their 8th Annual Carnival 10K Trail Race and a 2K Family Fun Run on Sunday 22 June 2025. The 10K run will start and finish within Brabyns Park, with the course route also utilising highway and canal routes and the 2K Family Fun Run will be within Brabyns Park only. The event will start with the trail race starting at 10.00am and finishing at 11.30am, and the Family Fun Run starting 9.30am. They will be accessing the site between 7.00am and 1.00pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval and the application be granted subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges.

Officer contact: Jonathan Headlam | 0161 474 3142 | jonathan.headlam@stockport.gov.uk

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 and details the current position on area flexibility funding and ward discretionary budget funding (approved only). The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Charles Yankiah on 0161 474 3207 or email: charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk