To receive any announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.
Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College
The Service Director (Place Management) can report that Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College have confirmed that they have entered into an agreement with Asda with a view of pursuing a proposal for the redevelopment of the Hibbert Lane campus for a supermarket. To date the Council has not received any further information in respect of the timing for the submission of either an application for pre-submission advice or the submission of a formal planning application.
Friends of Cromwell Avenue Park
On Wednesday 29 Feb the inaugural meeting of the Friends of Cromwell Avenue Park will be held at the Walton Drive site of Rose Hill Primary School commencing in the main hall at 7.00pm.
Goyt Valley Users Association
There will be a meeting of the Goyt Valley Rail Users Association on 13 February 2012 in the Navigation Hotel, Stockport Road, Marple commencing at 7.00pm. The guest speaker will be Roy Chapman from Transport for Greater Manchester. There will be no charge for entry.
Retaining Wall Programme in Marple Bridge
Brabyns Brow Car Park Retaining Wall, (adjacent to the Midland Hotel):
Works commenced on the 30-01-12 and are being completed by Solutions SK. The works involve the replacement of the stone retaining wall utilising the existing stone. The initial works have consisted of vegetation clearance to the wall and the setup of welfare facilities. Dropping and rebuilding the retaining wall adjacent to Midland Hotel's private access road which is narrow requires a lot of co-operation and forethought so at times progress may by necessity be slower to ensure appropriate health and safety is maintained. The works are programmed to last for 6-weeks.
Hollins Lane, (junction of Longhurst Lane):
Works commenced on the 23-01-12 and are being completed by Solutions SK. The works involve reconstruction of the stone masonry parapet utilising the existing stone and general refurbishment of the wall. Initial works have consisted of the investigation of the wall foundations and the plethora of services within the lower car park area. Dismantling of the parapet wall has also commenced and the stone will be cleaned and set aside for re-use for when the parapet is rebuilt. One side of the carriageway along Hollins Lane has been closed for the duration of the works which are programmed to last for 7-weeks.
George Street Retaining Wall, Compstall (opposite the Post Office)These works are due to commence on the 13-02-12 and are being completed by George Cox & Sons Ltd. The works involve the refurbishment and local rebuild of the stone retaining wall. This will require the closure of the adjacent footway for the duration of the works which are programmed to last for 4-weeks.
Hogarth Road Retaining Wall (junction of Lower Fold)These works are due to commence on the 05-03-12 and are being completed by George Cox & Sons Ltd. The works involve the refurbishment and raising in height of the reconstituted stone retaining wall. This will require the closure of a lane on Hogarth Road during off peak hours 09:30 - 15:30 for the duration of the works which are programmed to last for 4-weeks.
Chadwick Street Car Park
NPS are marketing the Chadwick Street car park site on behalf of the Council and expressions of interest are due by 17th February 2012. To date there has been some informal interest in the site and further progress after the deadline will be reported back to the Area Committee.
Minutes:
The Chair made the following announcements:-
(i) Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College
The Service Director (Place Management) has confirmed that Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College have entered into an agreement with Asda with a view of pursuing a proposal for the redevelopment of the Hibbert Lane campus for a supermarket. To date the Council has not received any further information in respect of the timing for the submission of either an application for pre-submission advice or the submission of a formal planning application.
(ii) Friends of Cromwell Avenue Park
On Wednesday 29 Feb the inaugural meeting of the Friends of Cromwell Avenue Park will be held at the Walton Drive site of Rose Hill Primary School commencing in the main hall at 7.00pm.
(iii) Goyt Valley Users Association
There was a meeting of the Goyt Valley Rail Users Association on 13 February 2012 in the Navigation Hotel, Stockport Road, Marple.The guest speaker was Roy Chapman from Transport for Greater Manchester. Councillor Craig Wright reported that the meeting had been well attended and that he would report to the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee on issues raised at that meeting.
(iv) Retaining Wall Programme in Marple Bridge
Brabyns Brow Car Park Retaining Wall, (adjacent to the Midland Hotel):
Works commenced on the 30-01-12 and are being completed by Solutions SK. The works involve the replacement of the stone retaining wall utilising the existing stone. The initial works have consisted of vegetation clearance to the wall and the setup of welfare facilities. Dropping and rebuilding the retaining wall adjacent to Midland Hotel's private access road which is narrow requires a lot of co-operation and forethought so at times progress may by necessity be slower to ensure appropriate health and safety is maintained. The works are programmed to last for 6-weeks.
Hollins Lane, (junction of Longhurst Lane):
Works commenced on the 23-01-12 and are being completed by Solutions SK. The works involve reconstruction of the stone masonry parapet utilising the existing stone and general refurbishment of the wall. Initial works have consisted of the investigation of the wall foundations and the plethora of services within the lower car park area. Dismantling of the parapet wall has also commenced and the stone will be cleaned and set aside for re-use for when the parapet is rebuilt. One side of the carriageway along Hollins Lane has been closed for the duration of the works which are programmed to last for 7-weeks.
George Street Retaining Wall, Compstall (opposite the Post Office)These works are due to commence on the 13-02-12 and are being completed by George Cox & Sons Ltd. The works involve the refurbishment and local rebuild of the stone retaining wall. This will require the closure of the adjacent footway for the duration of the works which are programmed to last for 4-weeks.
Hogarth Road Retaining Wall (junction of Lower Fold)These works are due to commence on the 05-03-12 and are being completed by George Cox & Sons Ltd. The works involve the refurbishment and raising in height of the reconstituted stone retaining wall. This will require the closure of a lane on Hogarth Road during off peak hours 09:30 - 15:30 for the duration of the works which are programmed to last for 4-weeks.
(v) Chadwick Street Car Park
NPS are marketing the Chadwick Street car park site on behalf of the Council and expressions of interest are due by 17th February 2012. To date there has been some informal interest in the site and further progress after the deadline will be reported back to the Area Committee.
Councillor Andrew Bispham reported that the Marple Energy Saving Strategy Group would be showing a film on Monday 20 March 2012 in the Methodist Church and would hold a showcase event on Saturday 25 March 2012 between 11am and 2.00pm in the Senior Citizens Hall.
Councillor Shan Alexander reported on the opening times for the public toilet in the Memorial Park and explained how the Community Toilet Scheme operated in Marple.