Agenda

To approve as correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 1 August 2024.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

To report any urgent action taken under the constitution since the last meeting of the committee.

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

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.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise neighbourhood policing issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

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.

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 Central Stockport 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 Assistant Director for Legal & 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 0161 474 3207 | 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, with a particular focus on One Stockport Neighbourhood Profiles.

The Area Committee is requested to:

1.    note the contents of the report and to engage in upcoming Neighbourhood Network meetings. Views and comments are welcomed as the programme continues to develop; and

2.    request further updates on the programme at a frequency to be agreed.

Officer contact: Carolyn Anderson 07800617588 | carolyn.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out the findings of the Communities & Transport Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 2 September 2024 with regards to the proposal for the A6.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the findings of the Communities & Transport Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 2 September 2024 and reconsider the recommendation presented to the Central Stockport Area Committee meeting on 1 August 2024, namely, to endorse the proposed measures for approval by the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson 0161 474 4351| sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report details a desk-top study of the parking availability on a section of Dona Street, Offerton, following the receipt of a petition from residents requesting a Resident Parking Scheme in this same section. 

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the desk-top study and acknowledge the view of Network Management; it is clear that the area is experiencing parking issues. However, from the desk-top study, Network Management would recommend no further action as this is a resident versus resident issue as there is a shortfall of on-street parking capacity for the number of residents on this section of Dona Street. 

Should the Area Committee not wish to accede to the above recommendation or believe there is an immediate need for a parking scheme in the area then funding to the amount of £6,000 will have to be made available from the Delegated Ward Budget (Manor ward allocation) to enable further investigation of the wider area and consultation. 

Officer contact: Graham O'Connor 0161 474 5057 | graham.oconnor@stockport.gov.uk  

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report sets out the intention of Stockport Harriers & Athletic Club to utilise Woodbank Memorial Park for the Manchester Area Cross Country League races on 7 December 2024.  

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply and being presented to the ward councillors at least two weeks prior to the event taking place. 

Officer contact: Kath Hughes 0161 474 4418 | kath.hughes@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 ward flexibility funding and delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Charlotte Douglass 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.douglass@stockport.gov.uk