Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 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 in 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 for Ward Flexibility Funding received from African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £215.20 (£53.80 from Heatons North, £53.80 from Heatons South, £53.80 from Reddish North, £53.80 from Reddish South) towards the cost of organising a celebration of International Men’s Day, with health talks and activities regarding prostate cancer, diabetes and high-blood pressure.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Feel Good Feminist Fightclub CIC for a grant of £200 (£50 from Heatons North, £50 from Heatons South, £50 from Reddish North, £50 from Reddish South) 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 £182 (£28 from Heatons North, £14 from Heatons South, £70 from Reddish North, £70 from Reddish South) towards the cost of purchasing new club member uniforms for their members.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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

Advertisement consent for the installation of a mixture of illuminated and non-illuminated signage across the site, including:

·       Non-illuminated individual lettering signs to the elevations of the Units within Blocks 5 and 6 facing onto Greg Street;

·       Internally illuminated light box signs to the front elevations of the new industrial units facing the internal courtyards;

·       An internally illuminated entrance totem sign;

·       An externally illuminated site and tenant directory sign; and

·       Two small non illuminated directional signs.

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

Officer contact: Jeni Regan on 0161 474 3531 or email: jeni.regan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic 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 Heatons and Reddish 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 Director of Development and Regeneration.

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

The Area Committee is asked to:-

a)    note the progress made in developing the Reddish District Centre Action Plan.

b)    provide feedback on priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UKSPF to.

c)    note the plans to develop an information portal to support businesses and organisations in large Local Centres.

Officer contact: Darren Flannery, email at Darren.flannery@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to the prohibition of waiting and restricted waiting on parts of Clifton Road and Alan Road in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is asked to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders as shown in Appendix A and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following orders can be made:       

Extend No Waiting Mon to Sat 8.00 – 6.00pm:

Clifton Road

North East side from a point 63 metres North West of the North Western kerb line of Heaton Moor Road for a distance of 46 metres in a North Westerly direction.

No Waiting at Any Time:

Clifton Road

North East side from a point 10 metres South East of the South Eastern kerb line of Alan Road in a North Westerly direction to a point 10 metres North West of the North Western kerb line of Alan Road.

South West side from the (projected) South Eastern kerb line of Alan Road for a distance of 7 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Alan Road

Both sides from the North Eastern kerb line of Clifton Road for a distance of 10 metres in a North Easterly direction.

Officer contact: Max Townsend, 07527 387146 max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to proposals to change the existing Experimental Prohibition of Driving (except for Permit Holders) when Temporary Road Signage is in place between the hours of 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 3.50pm, Monday to Friday Traffic Regulation Order to that of a Permanent Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on and recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the Traffic Regulation Order set out in Appendix A and be established on a permanent basis. 

Officer contact: Nicola Ryan, 0161 474 4409, nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report provides details of a request by the Neighbourhood Team for £700 to purchase Spring Flowering Bulbs for Heaton South. The bulbs would be shared with community groups to plant in the Heaton South Ward.

The Area Committee is asked to approve funding to purchase additional bulbs for Heaton South.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke, email at peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and 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: Charles Yankiah | 0161 474 3206 | charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Sustainable Living in the Heatons (SLH) for a grant of £500 from the Heatons North ward allocation towards the cost of purchasing wood to mend and strengthen the damaged sides of the raised herb bed in Heaton Moor.