Decisions

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services has given approval to the legal advertisement of the package of Traffic Regulation Orders and associated measures detailed in Appendix A to the report, 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 Active Neighbourhoods programme.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services has given approval to the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation order and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1,100 to be funded from the Werneth Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

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

School Brow, Bredbury

North East Side - From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Peak Bank for a distance of 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

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

School Brow, Bredbury

North East Side - From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Peak Bank for a distance of 17 metres in a south easterly direction.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services has given approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and, subject to the receipt of no objections being within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £750 to be funded from the Stepping Hill Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Offerton ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Chadwell Road

Both sides from the Northern kerb line of Marple Road for a distance of 10 metres in a Northerly direction.

Marple Road

North side from a point 15 metres West of the Western kerb line of Chadwell Road in an Easterly direction to a point 10 metres East of the Eastern kerb line of Chadwell Road (to  tie in with the aforementioned).

The Deputy Chief Executive has given approval the granting of a wayleave to BT Openreach to install cables to provide high speed broadband services to Azzuri Restaurants Ltd at Unit 4, Redrock.

(Note: The report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services has given approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1,160 be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation):-

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

Willow Close, Cheadle Hulme:

East Side - From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Adswood Road for a distance of 19.5 metres in a southerly direction.

West Side - From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Adswood Road for a distance of 21 metres in a southerly direction.

Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme:

Southern Side - From the intersection of eastern kerb line of Willow Close for a distance of 11 metres in an easterly direction.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services has given approval to the the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order at cost of £850 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Edgeley & Cheadle Heath ward allocation):-

Prohibition of Motor Vehicles

Moseley Street, Edgeley - Both directions from a point 5m north west of its junction with Bengal Street for a distance of 6m in a north westerly direction.

No Waiting At Any Time

Moseley Street, Edgeley - North East side from its junction with Bengal St in a north westerly direction for a distance of 10m.

The Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources, has given approval to award contracts and place cover for insurance and associated services to a range of companies following a procurement exercise, as detailed in the 'not for publication' report.

(Note: the report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

The Cabinet considered the 2023/24 fee setting recommendations for the most significant areas of externally commissioned services within Adult Social Care and approved the fee setting approach, including fee uplifts as set out in the report.

The Cabinet has considered a new Direct Payment policy that had been reviewed following consultation and adapted to ensure that it was easier to read and understand and has:-

(1) Reviewed and approved the new policy.

(2) Noted the outcome of the Equality Impact Assessment.

(3) Noted the implementation plans.

The Cabinet authorised the Leader of the Council to nominate Councillors Graham Greenhalgh and Kerry Waters for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively for the 2023/24 municipal year.

The Cabinet has considered proposed arrangements for the boundaries of Area Committee for the 2023/24 municipal year following a review of the warding arrangements for the borough undertaken by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and has recommended that the Council Meeting give approval to the adoption of the arrangement for area committees, as identified in Section 3.5 of the report subject to an item being included within the Constitution Working’s Party’s work programme for 2023/24 to give further consideration to this matter, including scope for a possible radical realignment of area committee boundaries.

The Cabinet received the final report of the Scrutiny Review into the Economic and Social Case for Metrolink and agreed that:-

(1) The Director of Place Management be requested to prepare a response to the ‘Economic and Social Case for Metrolink’ Scrutiny Review and the recommendations contained therein for consideration by the Cabinet at a future meeting.

(2) The gratitude of the Cabinet be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by the Scrutiny Review Panel ‘Economic and Social Case for Metrolink’ and others involved in the Review.

The Cabinet considered the Council’s Annual Pay Policy Statement and Gender Pay Gap figures for 2022 and recommended the Council Meeting adopt the Statement and agree to publish the Council’s Gender Pay Gap information.

The report is to provide an update to Cabinet in relation to ongoing Merseyway projects in terms of progress, programme, budget and next steps

The Cabinet has considered a report detailing a proposal to enter into contract with the contractor to begin the main refurbishment works on the former BHS store and has:-

(1) Approved the appointment of a contractor to begin main construction works to the former BHS store as detailed in the report.

(2) Delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive and the Director of Development & Regeneration; in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration to approve the final terms and enter into the build contract with the main contractor.

(3) Authorised the Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance) to do all things necessary to enter into contract with the contractor.

(NOTE: The report contained ‘not for publication’ appendices that had been circulated to the Cabinet only).

The Cabinet has considered an update on the Stockport Station Project, including progress on the project to date and next steps and has:-

(1)  Noted the contents of the report and progress on the project;

(2) Endorsed the approach to the development and submission of the business case; and

(3) Delegated authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration, the Director of Place Management, and the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration for the following:

·         The council, in its role as accountable body to sign off and submit the business case documents for the Stockport Railway Station project.

·         The council, in its role as accountable body to enter into all required funding agreements, and associated terms with Avanti West Coast and Network Rail.

·         Authority to enter all contract, partner, land and procurement arrangements, and to seek permissions, including planning permissions, as required to build and operate or manage, as appropriate, reporting back as necessary and appropriate to the Cabinet.

·         Authority to approve the final schemes and their construction programme following approval of the final business cases.

·         Authority to enter into agreement with the landowners for temporary access rights and purchase the land necessary to construct the schemes.

·         Agree to authorise officers to enter into final negotiations with affected landowners to agree heads of terms for land purchase by agreement.

(4) Delegated authority to the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance to do all things necessary or incidental to the implementation of the abovementioned resolutions.

The Cabinet has considered a proposal to seek delegated approval to implement new arrangements for managing the borough’s bereavement services and has:-

(1) Delegated responsibility for the review of options to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place Management in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services.

(2) Delegated responsibility to award any contract to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place Management in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services.

The Cabinet has considered  an update on progress relating to the delivery of Stockroom and proposals to seek Cabinet approval to delegate entering into a build contract and additional finance in light of construction inflationary pressures, and has:-

(1) Given approval to the additional financial commitment from the Council to progress with the project as detailed in the report.

(2) Endorsed the headline offer and overall vision for Stockroom and the benefits to the Council and the people of Stockport this will bring

(3) Delegated approval to the Director of Development and Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration to enter into contract with the contractor to build Stockroom for a target cost of £13.5m

(4) Authorised the Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance) to do all things necessary to enter into contract with the contractor.

(NOTE: The report contained ‘not for publication’ appendices that had been circulated to the Cabinet only).

The Cabinet has considered a report detailing the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Communities and Place funding allocation for Stockport and the proposed governance arrangements for it, and has:-

(1) Noted the content of the report, including the approach relating to Stockport’s UKSPF investment plan for Communities & Place and the suitability of the proposed governance model for any future Support for Local Business and the People and Skills elements of UKSPF, once they are approved.

(2) Agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration who will approve funding allocations for projects in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration, to oversee and approve the delivery of activities relating to Stockport’s investment plan.

(3) Noted that the Cabinet and Economy & Regeneration Scrutiny Committee receive copies of the regular reporting on the project bids and agreed funding allocations, and any other updates on UKSPF.

The Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing has given approval to a variation to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget and Rent Levels for 2023/24 Report to incorporate the reduced energy increases of 55% rather than 200% as originally approved unanimously by the Council meeting on 23 February 2023, and to amend relevant service charges to be levied at the lower rate from 1 April 2023 accordingly.

The Cabinet received the final report of the Scrutiny Review into the Growth in Free School Meals and agreed that:-

(1) The Director of Education, Work & Skills be requested to prepare a response to the “Growth in Free School Meals Scrutiny Review and the recommendations contained therein for consideration by the Cabinet at a future meeting.

(2) The gratitude of the Cabinet be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by the Scrutiny Review Panel ‘Growth in Free School Meals’ and others involved in the Review.

The Cabinet has considered a proposal for the introduction of a deadline for the submission of amendments to motions on notice at the Council Meeting, and has agreed to refer the proposed amendments to the Council Meeting Procedure Rules, as detailed in paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3 of the report, to the Council Meeting, noting that the matter would be required to stand adjourned until the next ordinary meeting of the Council Meeting on 13 July 2023.

The Cabinet received the final report of the Scrutiny Review into Local Government Financial and Governance Sustainability and agreed that:-

(1) The Deputy Chief Executive be requested to prepare a response to the “Local Government Financial and Governance Sustainability” Scrutiny Review and the recommendations contained therein for consideration by the Cabinet at a future meeting.

(2) The gratitude of the Cabinet be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by the Scrutiny Review Panel ‘Local Government Financial and Governance Sustainability’ and others involved in the Review.

The Cabinet considered a proposed Asset Management Plan (AMP) for 2023/24 setting out details of the capital programme for 2023/24 and the indicative programmes to be delivered through to 2027/28 and has:-

(1) Given approval to the programme for 2023/24 and the financing thereof, and the Indicative AMP programme for up to 2027/28, as set out in the report;

(2) Given approval to the application of corporate resources to fund the AMP programme 2023/24 to 2027/28; with the application of funding types (capital receipts and borrowing) being delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer) in conjunction with the Capital Board;

(3) Authorised the Director of Development & Regeneration to award construction contracts as required to deliver the works programme.

The Cabinet considered the Corporate Performance and Resources - Third Quarter Update Report 2022/23 and has:-

(1) Reviewed progress against delivering council priorities and capital schemes alongside budget and performance forecasts contained within the report.

(2) Noted the key achievements and other issues quarter in each of the councils seven portfolios (in the Executive Summary) and analysis of corporate performance for 2022/23 (Section 2 – Corporate Performance: Overview and Analysis).

(3) Noted the Cash Limit and Non-Cash Limit forecast positions for 2022/23 as set out in section 3.3 and 3.6.

(4) Noted the update to the council’s positive investments as set out in section 3.4.

(5) Noted the update on the council’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) investments plan set out in section 3.5.

(6) Noted the Dedicated Schools Grant, Housing Revenue Account and Collection Fund forecast positions as set out in sections 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9.

(7) Noted the appropriations to/from reserves and balances as set out in section 3.10 and note the resulting reserves and balances position as of 31 December 2022.

(8) Noted the position for the 2022/23 Capital Programme as set out in section 4.1.

(9) Noted the adjustments and re-phasing of capital schemes during the quarter as set out in section 4.2.

(10) Approved the resourcing of the capital programme as set out in section 4.3.

(11) Approved the 2022/23 prudential indicators as set out in section 4.4, and

(12) Identified key areas for further investigation and responsibility for taking forward.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from High Lane Cricket Club for a grant of £451.08 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Marple South & High Lane ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing and installing an externally accessible defibrillator outside the clubhouse.

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £18,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport & Cale Green ward allocation):-

Speed Cushions (2 metres long, 1.8 metres wide & 75 millimetres high)

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Stockport Baptist Church to host Fun in the Park events at Alexandra Park on Tuesday, 29 to Thursday 31 August 2023 from 11 am to 2 pm daily, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received to host the ‘Sounds of the Summer’ concert events at Cale Green Park on Saturday 20 May, Saturday 17 June, Saturday 15 July and Sunday 27 August 2023 from 2 to 7 pm, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from The Friends of Cale Green Park to host a Summer in the Park event at Cale Green Park on 25 June 2023 from 12 to 4 pm, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Alexandra Skate Park Association to host an Alexandra Skate Park Summer Jam event at Alexandra Park on Sunday, 10 June 2023 from 10 am to 6 pm, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

The Area Committee has given approval to the replacement of the loose material under the picnic benches in the Marple Memorial Park Infants Play Area with a synthetic surface at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Marple North ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Help the Hatters for a grant of £95.22 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£47.61 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of refurbishing Swanbourne Gardens, Edgeley, to prevent damage to the interior of the facility and to assist with the cost of the St Francis House toy appeal.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Help the Hatters for a grant of £142.83 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£47.61 from Bramhall North, £47.61 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £47.61 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of refurbishing the Swanbourne Gardens in Edgeley, to prevent damage to the interior of the facility and assist with the cost of the St Francis House toy appeal.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the Bee Sober CIC for a grant of £244.40 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£47.00 from Heatons North, £56.40 from Heatons South, £70.50 from Reddish North and £70.50 from Reddish South wards allocation) towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

The Area Committee has:- 

(1)  Given approval to the allocation of £12,285 from the Area Committee's Delegated Budget (Heatons North ward allocation) towards the cost of the proposed School Street Scheme for St Thomas’s Primary School. 

(2)  Noted the 'key dates' outlined in paragraph 7 of the report that illustrates the elongated timescales for the implementation of the scheme should a decision on the implementation of experimental traffic regulation orders be required to wait until the next meeting of the Area Committee. 

(3)  Declined to exercise its delegation to act as highways authority with regard to this specific scheme, and recommends that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks & Leisure Services exercises these functions to facilitate the approval of any such experimental traffic regulation orders.

The Area Committee has given approval to the proposed Bus Pinch Points Scheme on Dale Street, Edgeley as detailed in the report and associated plans, including the legal advertisement of the following traffic regulation orders 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) and Transforming Cities Funding:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Vienna Road, both sides - From the projected westerly kerbline of Dale Street for a distance of 6m in a westerly direction

Dale Street, west side - From a point 8.5m south of the projected southern kerbline of Vienna Road to a point 16m north of the projected northern kerbline of Vienna Road

Dale Street, east side From a point 12m south of the projected southern kerbline of Vienna Road to a point 16m north of the projected northern kerbline of Vienna Road

Revoked No Waiting at Any Time

Dale Street, east side From a point 3m south of the projected southern kerbline of Vienna Road to a point 16m north of the projected northern kerbline of Vienna Road

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Help the Hatters for a grant of £190.44 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£47.61 from Heatons North, £47.61 from Heatons South, £47.61 from Reddish North and £47.61 from Reddish South wards allocation) towards the cost of refurbishing the Swanbourne Gardens in Edgeley, to prevent damage to the interior of the facility and assist with the cost of the St Francis House toy appeal.

The Area Committee has considered a number of objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ on Rushside Road, Cheadle Hulme and other nearby roads and has agreed that notwithstanding the objections, the orders be made as advertised.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Stockport Harriers and AC to host their annual race event at Woodbank and Memorial Parks on Wednesday 17 May 2023 from 7 to 8.30 pm, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Stockport County Supporters Co-operative to host their annual half-marathon event on Sunday, 3 September 2023 from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, set up from 9 am, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licenses, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Stockport County Supporters Co-operative to hold their annual half-marathon on Sunday 3rd September 2023 with a circular route being run from and back to Stockport County Football Club along the Trans Pennine Trail between the Woolpack Bridge through Mersey Vale and on into Manchester from 9.30am - 12.30pm, with access from 9am, subject to organiser obtaining and submitting the appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licences and/or insurances and fees and charges.

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Reddish North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Criterion Street

West side, from a point 15.5 metres North of the (projected) Northern kerb line of Middleton Road in a Southerly direction to a point 11 metres South of the (projected) Southern kerb line of Middleton Road.

East side, from a point 10 metres North of the Northern kerb line of Middleton Road in a Southerly direction to a point 10 metres South of the Southern kerb line of Middleton Road.

Middleton Road

Both sides from the Eastern kerb line of Criterion Street in an Easterly direction for a distance of 10 metres.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the Bramhall Hall to hold an Open Air Theatre – Bad Dad by David Walliams on Friday 25th August 2023 at 16:00 until 21:00, with access from 12:00 until 22:00, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions including Health and Safety paperwork, insurances and payment of agreed fees and charges.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Bramall Hall to hold an Open Air Theatre - William Shakespeare Twelfth Night on Sunday 25 June from 16:00 until 21:00, with access from 12:00 until 22:00, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions including Health and Safety paperwork, insurances and payment of agreed fees and charges.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Mountfield Rovers JFC to hold their annual end of season funday at Lumb Lane Recreation Ground from 9am - 5pm on 1 July 2023, with access from 7am – 6:30pm, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions including Health and Safety paperwork, insurances and payment of agreed fees and charges.

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Reddish North ward allocation):-

Extend No Waiting at Any Time:

Nutwood Court (Access Road), North Reddish:

West side, from a point 10 metres South of the Southern kerb line of Rupert Street for a distance of 23 metres in a Southerly direction.

East side, from a point 10 metres South of the Southern kerb line of Rupert Street for a distance of 31.5 metres in a Southerly direction.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Autisk for a grant of £300 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£100 from Cheadle & Gatley, £100 from Cheadle Hulme North, and £100 from Heald Green wards allocation) towards the cost of organising a community fun day for the Kings Coronation.

The Area Committee has given approval to the maintenance scheme at Cedar Road, Woodsmoor for the replacement of one existing blocked paved speed ramp with a new bitmac ramp and authorises the Director of Place Management to order the work, at a cost of £5,400 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Stepping Hill ward allocation).

The Area Committee has declined to make a grant to Help the Hatters on this occasion on the grounds that the applicant had received funds from the Ward Flexibility Budget for a similar initiative in the previous municipal year and it was felt that elements of the proposed activity were not in keeping with the spirit of the funding guidelines. 

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Autisk for a grant of £300 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£100 from Hazel Grove, £100 from Offerton and £100 from Stepping Hill ward allocations) towards the cost of organising a community fun day for the King’s Coronation.

The Area Committee has given approval to the addition of Mirrlees Fields to the list of Assets of Community Value, subject to the criteria set out in Section 88 of the Localism Act 2011.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Bee Sober CIC for a grant of £178.60 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£37.60 from Hazel Grove, £70.50 from Offerton and £70.50 from Stepping Hill ward allocations) towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

The Area Committee has given approval to the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme on Platt Street, Cheadle in its entirety; and that the permit restrictions be made operational on all days and times of the week to match those of an existing scheme on the adjoining Jackson Street.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from SKC Leisure in conjunction with Hazel Grove Community Hub to hold the Hazel Grove Community Easter Event at Torkington Park over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend; Saturday 8 to Monday 10 April 2023, subject to the organisers providing the appropriate insurances, health and safety documentation and paying the fee.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Stockport Harriers &  AC to hold their annual Offerton 5 running event at Woodbank Memorial and Vernon Park on 17 May 2023 between 7 and 8.30 pm, subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Help the Hatters for a grant of £142.83 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£47.61 from Cheadle & Gatley, £47.61 from Cheadle Hulme North, and £47.61 from Heald Green wards allocations) towards the cost of refurbishing the Swanbourne Gardens in Edgeley, to prevent damage to the interior of the facility and to assist with the cost of the St Francis House toy appeal.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the Together Trust for a grant of £1,002 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£334 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of staging the ‘Join Together Festival’ (an accessible, family-friendly day of celebration including activities, stalls, and performances).

The Area Committee has given approval to the implementation of a Road Safety Around Schools scheme at Prospect Vale Primary School, including the provision of dropped kerbs with tactile paving, bollards and new school warning signs as detailed in the plan appended to the report; the legal advertisement of the associated package of traffic regulation orders, as detailed in Appendix A to the report; 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 Road Safety Around Schools programme budget allocation.

The Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment has given approval to continue to collect combined food and garden waste and to seek a Technical, Environmentally & Economically Practical (TEEP) exemption rather than introduce separate food waste collections on the basis identified in the report.

The Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing has given approval to the extension of the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent car cruises for a further three year period.

The Public Space Protection Order was introduced in March 2017 and has been successful in dealing with problems created by car cruises in Stockport. Gatherings of vehicles had previously taken place on a regular basis in Stockport. This led to increasing numbers of complaints about dangerous driving, anti-social behaviour, litter and noise nuisance. Since the introduction of the PSPO there has been a significant reduction in car cruising in Stockport.

There have also been a number of attempts to re-start car cruises. The PSPO has been effective in preventing reoccurrences. 

The results of the consultation supported the extension of the existing PSPO for a further three years.

The Area Committee has given approval to the undertaking of footway slurry seal surfacing on Marina Road, Alderley Drive, Prestbury Drive and Tarvin Drive, Bredbury at a cost of £17,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval to the undertaking of a consultation in relation to the introduction of an extended advisory disabled bay on Sandiway, Bredbury at a cost of £150 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Stockport Harriers and AC to hold their annual Offerton 5 running event at Daisy Fields on 17 May 2023 between 7 and 8.30 pm.

The event is also proposed to take place at Woodbank and Vernon Parks which are within the purview of other area committees.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Help the Hatters for a grant of £95.22 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of refurbishing the Swanbourne Gardens in Edgeley to prevent damage to the interior of the facility and assist with the cost of the St Francis House toy appeal.

The Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources has noted that the Government will be distributing £100m of new grant funding in 2023-24 to local authorities to support economically vulnerable households in their area with Council Tax payments.

The Government expects Local Authorities to use the majority of their funding allocation to reduce Council Tax liabilities in respect of 2023/24 for working age and pension age Council Tax Support (CTS) recipients by up to £25, using discretionary powers under Section 13A(1)c of the Local Government Act 1992.  Councils can use their remaining funding allocation as they see fit to support vulnerable households with their Council Tax liabilities.

The Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources has then given approval to the administration of the Government’s Council Tax Support Fund as described in Section 2 and 3 of the report, and in line with the eligibility criteria set out in Appendix A.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Romiley Primary School Eco-Committee for a grant of £600 from the Ward Flexibility Budget to support the cost of purchasing recycling bins and running projects to reduce Romiley Primary School’s carbon footprint.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the Friends of Romiley Station for a grant of £375 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of purchasing a three-seater bench made from recycled material for their newly developed garden.