Agenda

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for a period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 September 2024.

To receive any 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.

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 received from Lips Inked Arts CIC for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £400 towards the cost of organising music therapy sessions, supporting anyone affected by pregnancy or infant loss.

To consider an application received from St Barnabas Church for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £146.63 towards the cost purchasing decorations for a Christmas fair for the local community.

To consider an application received from Social Events Activities (SEA) for Ward Flexibility Funding for a grant of £70.16 towards the cost of organising a Christmas dinner for vulnerable and isolated people.

There are 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 Werneth 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 & Democratic Governance.

The report seeks the views of the Committee on the current and proposed polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the 2024 Polling District Review.

The Area Committee is recommended to give its views on the proposed polling arrangements.

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

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

The report sets out the objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders connected to the ATF4 Romiley project and seeks approval for the introduction of the Traffic Regulation Orders as originally advertised.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services approves the scheme as originally advertised.

Officer contact: Zoe Allen on 0161 474 3138 or email zoe.allen@stockport.gov.uk

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

The report sets out the objections made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders for Clough Meadow, Woodley proposed restrictions.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the scheme as originally advertised.

Officer contact: Zoe Allen on 0161 474 3138 or email zoe.allen@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report requests the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Bredbury War Memorial and Romiley War Memorial on 10 November 2024.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Councillors.

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

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report requests the Area Committee consider the appointment of a representative of the council to the Barrack Hill Trust. 

The Area Committee is requested to agree the appointment of a member to represent the council on the Barrack Hill Trust.

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