Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2024.

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.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report provides an update on delivering Bramhall District Centre Action Plan and Cheadle Hulme District Centre Action Plan including recent successes and priorities for the next six months.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1)  Note the progress made in delivering projects and events.

(2)  Provide feedback on initial ideas for priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UKSPF which will be discussed with Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme Vision Groups.

Officer contact: Helen Walters on 0161 474 3734 or email helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk

To consider an application received from Autisk for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £450 (£150 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of installing a mobile hoist, to aid accessibility of a youth centre for children and young people who are non-mobile and require support with personal care.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from CAMEO for a grant of £540 (£90 from Bramhall North, £150 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £300 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of afternoon entertainment and speakers for the event to speak on topical subjects e.g. How to Write Life History, Parkinson Groups etc.

(NOTE: This item was deferred from the 20 June 2024 meeting of the Area Committee).

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from DOSportUK for a grant of £200 (£100 from Bramhall North and £100 from Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) towards the cost of Stockport Jets Basketball sessions aimed at people with a learning disability and/or autism, but also open to all ages and abilities.

(NOTE: This item was deferred from the 20 June 2024 meeting of the Area Committee).

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Michael And All Angels Bramhall for a grant of £1000 (£400 from Bramhall North, £400 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £200 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of hosting a community arts festival, bringing together the local community, it’s businesses and institutions.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport Armed Forces Breakfast Club for a grant of £83.82 (£27.94 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of materials for use in fundraising, publicity and raising awareness of the club, which aims to tackle isolation and loneliness in veterans.

There are currently no development applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & 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 Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South 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 Deputy Chief Executive.

The report announces the intention to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday, 4 October 2024 and requests the Area Committee to submit its recommendations for a completed development site within its area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates. In addition the Area Committee is asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1) Nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2024 Annual Review Tour.

(2) Nominate Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on 4 October 2024.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 07800 617 788 or email suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details proposals to undertake a consultation and legally advertise the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) on Dawlish Close/Brixham Walk, Bramhall to formalise and enable the enforcement of waiting restrictions (Double Yellow lines), which are currently marked out on site (with no TRO).

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the undertaking of a consultation and the legal advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order (TROs) set out in Appendix A and attached drawing, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders to be funded form the Integrated Transport Block Phase 2.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a joint report of the Director of Place Management and the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance

The report details a number of objections to proposed ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ and ‘No Waiting Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm’ Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO)s, and associated revocations, for Marlborough Avenue, Blenheim Road, Brabant Road, Musbury Avenue and Cranbourne Avenue, Stockport.

In the light of the objections received, the Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposed amendment to the Order, as detailed in Section 5 of the report.

Officer contact: Caroline Aylmer-Shanks on 0161 474 4840 or email: c.aylmer-shanks@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise along the A5143 Corridor funded by the CRSTS Integrated Transport Block in relation to the introduction of bollards, a package of traffic regulations orders and associated signage following the identification of some road safety issues subsequent to the introduction of a cycleway between Bramhall Park and the A6

The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services is recommended to give approval to the proposed measures as shown in Drawings F/5224/1200/121-Rev A to F/5224/1200/123-Rev A and the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders as shown in Drawings F/5224/1200/101 to F/5224/1200/103 and contained in Appendix C, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders to be funded from the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) Integrated Transport Block fund.

Officer Contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application received from the Friends of Bramhall Park to hold their Plant Hunters Fair in Bramhall Park on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. The event would start at 10am until 4pm with access being required from 7am until 6pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application 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: James J. Collins by email: james.j.collins@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee is invited to nominate a Ward Spokesperson for the Bramhall South & Woodford Ward with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

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

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

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for 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: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk