Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 October 2023.

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.

The Assistant Director for Infrastructure will attend the meeting in relation to the progress towards the submission by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust of their travel plan for Stepping Hill hospital.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £138.42 towards the cost of organising a celebration of International Men’s Day, with health talks on preventing prostate cancer, diabetes and high-blood pressure and a health walk.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Feel Good Feminist Fightclub CIC for a grant of £300 towards the cost of organising an event for World Women’s Wellness Day to promote physical, mental and emotional wellness amongst women in the Stockport community.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Hurricanes Cheerleading for a grant of £154 towards the cost of purchasing new club member uniforms for their members.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Victorious Stars Morris Dancers for a grant of £1000 towards the cost of providing uniforms and dresses to take part in regional competitions.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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

Erection of Retirement Living Housing (Category 2 type accommodation), associated communal facilities, landscaping and car parking following the demolition of the existing buildings. 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Officer contact: Helen Hodgett on 0161 474 3656 or email helen.hodgett@stockport.gov.uk

Detailed application for the provision of an artificial grass pitch, floodlighting and associated works. 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Officer contact: Helen Hodgett on 0161 474 3656 or email helen.hodgett@stockport.gov.uk 

Separation of existing residential annexe to form new dwelling.

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

Officer contact: Helen Hodgett on 0161 474 3656 or email helen.hodgett@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 Stepping Hill Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

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

The report provides an update on delivering Hazel Grove District Centre Action Plan, initial thoughts on how the £5,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is to be allocated and support for Large Local Centres.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

(1)  Note the progress made in developing the Hazel Grove District Centre Action Plan.

(2)  Provide feedback on initial ideas for priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

(3)  Note the plans to develop an information portal to support businesses and organisations in large Local Centres. 

Officer contact: Richard Daniels on 0161 218 1621 or email richard.daniels@stockport.gov.uk

At the Budget Council Meeting on 23 February 2023, approval was given to the allocation of £0.260m to fund the creation and administration of a Ward Discretionary Budget to provide each ward with an additional discretionary sum of £10,000 to spend on ward priorities.

Members are invited to identify priorities, or proposed allocations, for the Ward Discretionary Budget.

Officer Contact: Jacqueline Kramer on 0161 474 2978 or email jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic 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. 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: Jacqueline Kramer on 0161 474 2978 or email:  jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk