Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 31 July 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.

A representative from Cadent Gas will attend the Area Committee to provide information and respond to questions relating to the upgrading of pipes in the area and keeping the people of Marple safe and warm with a consistent and secure supply into the future.

To consider an application received from Friends of Cromwell Avenue Park for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £1000 (Marple North ward allocation only) towards the cost of purchasing and installing a new piece of outdoor play equipment, for the enhancement of the park and enjoyment of children.

To consider an application received from Marple Waterlife Recovery for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £800 (£400 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing traps, for the removal of minks as part of a nationwide project.

To consider an application received from Marple Local History Society for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £500 (£250 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing a laptop, to aid in the processing, storage, editing and preparation of archive material for the organisation’s website.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class: C3) to supported residential care home (Use Class: C2) for up to 3 children (Retrospective).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess 0161 474 3659 | mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

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 Marple 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 Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance.

As part of its work programme, the Constitution Working Party has been examining the current range of delegations to area committees and other associated matters. This follows a request made by the Working Party that further consideration be given to:-

(a)      the remit of area committees including models of area governance implemented in other localities;

(b)      the current workload of area committees including agenda and meeting length;

(c)      arrangements for the chairing of area committees; and

(d)      venues for area committees.

The Working Party considered this report and requested that it be submitted to area committees to consult members on their views on the current operation of area committees. 

The comments of area committees will be collated and submitted to the Working Party to assist it in making any recommendations for change.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

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

To consider a report of the Executive Director People and Neighbourhoods.

The report provides an update on the One Stockport Local Neighbourhoods and Prevention Programme. It shares information on progress across the programme since the last update in January 2024 with steps for key elements to become operational and integration of practise to take place.

The Area Committee is recommend to:-

(a)  Note the report and engage in upcoming Neighbourhood Network meetings.

(b)  Comment on the programme as it continues to develop.

(c)  Request further updates on the programme at a frequency to be agreed.

Officer contact: Carolyn Anderson | 07800 617 588 | carolyn.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

The Area Committee is asked to consider, comment and approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) at a cost of £1,000 from the Marple North Delegated Ward Budget set out in Appendix A and that subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the order can be made:-

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

Clement Road, Marple Bridge

East Side

From the intersection of the projected northern eastern kerb line of Longhurst Lane for a distance of 70 metres in a north easterly direction.

Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge

North Side

From the intersection with the projected southeastern kerb line of Clement Road for a distance of 10m in an easterly direction.

Officer contact: Gemma Brady on gemma.brady@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 a Traffic Regulation Order 'No Waiting at Any Time' (double yellow lines).

The Area Committee is asked to consider and comment upon the following proposals and recommends that the Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport Services approves the Legal Advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) as set out in Appendix A and Appendix B of the report, and that subject to no objections being made within 21 days from the advertisement date, the order can be made.

Officer contact: Nicola Ryan on nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Transport Strategy Manager.

This report informs the Area Committee of a desire to carry out amendments to several access control barriers located on the Middlewood Way to bring them in line with the Council’s current access control policy.

The Area Committee is asked to approve the proposal to carry out works to upgrade the access control barriers on Middlewood Way.

Officer contact: Emily Brough, emily.brough@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

This report details the findings of a consultation exercise undertaken to ascertain residents’ appetite for the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme on various streets within Marple District Centre at a cost of £6,000 from the Marple South & High Lane Delegated Ward Budget.

The Area Committee is asked to note the contents of the report detailing the consultation responses and to acknowledge and ratify the Network Management’s recommendation that no further action be taken in this area as the representations received at consultation do not meet the minimum criteria to progress a scheme as per the approved Stockport Council Residential Parking Scheme Policy.

Officer contact: Gemma Brady on gemma.brady@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 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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides the details relating to an event application received from Marple Scouts and Girlguiding to hold their annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Brabyns Park on Saturday 2 November 2024. This will be their 52nd event to date. The event will run from 6.00pm until 8.30pm on the 2 November 2024. However, the organiser will require access from 8.00am on the day of the event to set up and will vacate the site at 10.00am on the 3 November 2024 after completing a litter pick.

The Area Committee is asked 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: Jonathan Headlam, 0161 474 3142, jonathan.headlam@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides the details relating to an event application received from Marple Area Poppy Appeal to finish their Ride of Remembrance within Marple Memorial Park. The event will take place on Sunday 27 October 2024 between 1.00pm and 4.00pm, permission has been requested to use the park from 1.00pm until 4.30pm to enable event set up and close of the event. There will be a First Aid Tent. The Ride pf Remembrance will involve 100 motorbikes riding through the town. Each rider will carry one of the large street poppies with the name of one of the fallen men from the Marple area. Once in the park, the poppies carried by the riders will be transferred onto the Wall of Remembrance.

The Area Committee is asked 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: Jonathan Headlam, 0161 474 3142, jonathan.headlam@stockport.gov.uk

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Friends of Etherow Country Park for a grant of £590 from the Marple North ward allocation only towards the cost of purchasing a heavy-duty strimmer/ brushcutter which would enable regaining ground for the meadows which has been lost in recent years, and improve the wildflower growing capability of the fields. This would enhance the overall appearance and diversity of the fields, making them more attractive for a variety of leisure activities – e.g. family activities – picnics, etc, wellbeing and mental health improvement.