Agenda

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2022.

To report that the Deputy Chief Executive has taken urgent action under the Constitution to make a grant of £431 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget towards the cost of organising a street party for the Queen’s Jubilee on Thursday 2nd June 2022, including a self-catered afternoon tea, a live band, quiz and activities.

The decision was taken as urgent action as the event was due to take place in advance of this meeting of the Area Committee and as such, the ordinary approval process could not be followed.

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

Inspector Shaun Flavell (Greater Manchester Police) will attend the meeting to provide an update on neighbourhood policing issues in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area.

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.

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

This report updates Members regarding the progress of the Stockport Climate Action Now (CAN) Fund since it launched in November 2021. It provides an overview of how the funding scheme works, examples of projects already funded by the scheme, eligibility for funding, details of how the fund has been allocated and where, and how Members can help promote the take-up of the CAN Fund.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

To consider any applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Corporate & Support Services) and Deputy Chief Executive.

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

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement two storey dwellinghouse.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & 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 Werneth Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update in relation to the current position regarding ongoing issues with a culvert at Roundcroft, Romiley.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Mark Glynn on 0161 474 3700 or email: mark.glynn@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 ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulations Orders on Annable Road, Bredbury.

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 at a cost of £910 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation):-

Proposed (TRO) ‘No Waiting at Any Time’

Annable Road – North Side

From the projected building line of properties No. 10 & 12 for a distance of 16 metres in a north westerly direction.

Annable Road – South Side

From a point 15 metres north west of the projected building line of properties Nos. 2 & 4 for a distance of 11 metres first in a north westerly, then south westerly direction.

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@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 ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulations Orders on Lansdowne Road, Romiley.

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 at a cost of £760 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

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

Lansdowne Avenue, Romiley

Both Sides: From the intersection of the south eastern kerb line of Compstall Road for a distance of 10 meters in a south easterly direction.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposal for the redecoration of benches and planters at Romiley Precinct.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the redecoration of 8 no. benches and 3 no. planters at Romiley Shopping Precinct including the preparation and varnishing of timber elements and also preparation and painting of metal elements at a cost of £3,345 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on bulb provision to local community groups and for local initiatives.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and agree whether it wished to make an allocation from its Delegated Budget towards the provision of additional bulb planting within its area.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke on 0161 474 4851 or email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application received from the Friends of Romiley Park to hold their annual Fun Day event at Romiley Recreation Ground on Saturday 25th June 2022.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to all appropriate paperwork, licences and fees being submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

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

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

The report requests the Area Committee to consider appointments of representatives on Outside Bodies.

The Area Committee is requested to make nominations for appointments on Outside Bodies.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton 0161 474 3207 email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

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

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & 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 area flexibility funding. 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: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application received from the Friends of Chadkirk to hold the Chadkirk Well Dressing Event at Chadkirk Country Estate on Saturday 30th July 2022 from 12 noon until 5pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the application subject to the organiser providing: the event plan, health and safety documentation, licenses and insurances.

Officer contact: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk