Decisions

The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services has given approval to the implementation of the Bus Pinch Points Pedestrian Refuge Island, Compstall Road scheme and the legal advertising of the associated Traffic Regulation Orders as detailed in Appendix B of 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 Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Transforming Cities Funding.

The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services has given approval to the amended Stockport Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy 2020-2025.

At its meeting on 14 March 2023, the Cabinet noted that in 2003 the management arrangements for Stockport Borough Cemetery and operation of the cremation facilities were contracted out to the Co-op Group under a twenty-year agreement. In 2015 this agreement was transferred to Dignity Plc with the approval of Stockport Council. 

The Cabinet then gave approval to delegate approval to implement new arrangements for managing the borough’s bereavement services to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place Management in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services.

The Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place Management in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services have then given approval to bring the management of Stockport Borough Cemetery and the cremation facilities operated there back into Council control following the expiry of the agreement with Dignity Plc to run the service which had run from 2003 for a period of twenty years.

The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services has given approval to the legal advertisement of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 says of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders, at a cost of £1,250 to be funded from the Central Stockport Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport & Cale Green ward allocation):-

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

Roslyn Road, Adswood – Both Sides:  From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Garner’s Lane for a distance of 9 metres in a northerly direction.

Sterndale Road, Adswood – Both Sides: From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Garner’s Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Garner’s Lane, Davenport – North Side: From a point 10 metres west of the intersection of the south western kerb line of Roslyn Road to a point 10 metres east of the north eastern kerb line of Roslyn Road.

Garner’s Lane, Davenport – North Side: From a point 10 metres west of the intersection of the south western kerb line of Sterndale Road to a point 10 metres east of the north eastern kerbline of Sterndale Road.

Garner’s Lane - South Side: From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Elmfield Road, for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.

Revocation of existing Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) ‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Garner’s Lane – South Side: From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Elmfield Road, for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

The Deputy Chief Executive has given approval to issue consent to the assignment of the under letting of Unit 5 on the ground floor, High Bank Side, Stockport.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive has given approval to the commissioning of Estates and Asset Management to carry out the Demolition of the White House at Reddish Vale High School.

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

The Area Committee has approved an application received from Marple Area Poppy Appeal to finish the Ride of Remembrance within Marple Memorial Park on Sunday 22^nd October 2023 between 2.00pm and 4.30pm, accessing the site from 12.00pm until 5.00pm to enable event set up and close down of the event, 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.

The Area Committee has approved an application received from Marple Scouts and Girlguiding who applied to use Brabyns Park to hold their annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display on Saturday 4th November 2023 between the hours of 6.00pm until 8.30pm on the 4th of November 2023, accessing the site from 9.00am on the 3rd of November 2023 to set up and will vacate the site at 10.00am on the 5th November 2023 after completing a litter pick 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.

The Area Committee has given approval to the making of the orders for Dale Street and Vienna Road, Stockport (as part of a bus pinch points scheme) as advertised.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Stockport Women and Girls’ Network for a grant of £426 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£142 from each wards allocation) towards the cost of organising an event for Stockport’s first celebration of Diwali with local Indian residents, providing activities such as arts and crafts, singing, dancing and educational workshops.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from the Southeast Manchester Community Rail Partnership for a grant of £270 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£70 from Marple North and £200 from Marple South & High Lane ward allocations) towards the cost of the production of new artwork of the Boars Head which will be displayed within the Middlewood Station.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Stockport Harriers & Athletics Club for the use of Woodbank Memorial Park on 10 December 2023 for the Stockport 10 race event, 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 Harriers & Athletics Club for the use of Woodbank Memorial Park between September 2023 and February 2024 for their School Cross Country League races, 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 undertaking of a feasibility study to investigate proposals to improve accessibility for all highway users along Bramley Close from its junction with Bramhall Lane South to Bramley Road at a cost of £4,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Make a Difference for a grant of £1,000 (Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of running additional arts and craft sessions at a wellbeing café (Heald Green). The Friday Hub supports people who are in isolation, lonely, elderly, have mobility issues and may be experiencing anxiety or mental health issues.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from the Heaton Mersey Village Cricket Club for a grant of £999.80 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£249.95 from Heatons North, £249.95 from Heatons South, £249.95 from Reddish South and £249.95 from Reddish North wards allocation) towards the cost of running a family fun day at the end of cricket season, to bring the community together to learn and play cricket. The event will include raffles, African drumming, stalls, and children’s entertainment.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Friends of Scholes Park for a grant of £462 (Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocation) towards the cost of organising a Gatley Christmas light switch on event (to include performances from community groups, stalls, food and drinks, and workshops for children).

The Area Committee has given approval to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport Women and Girls’ Network for a grant of £284 (£142 from the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North and £142 from the Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocations) towards the cost of organising an event for Stockport’s first celebration of Diwali with local Indian residents, providing activities such as arts and crafts, singing, dancing and educational workshops.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Stockport Women and Girls’ Network for a grant of £142 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (Heatons South ward allocation only) towards the cost of organising an event for Stockport’s first celebration of Diwali with local Indian residents, providing activities such as arts and crafts, singing, dancing and educational workshops.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Heaton Norris Community Centre for a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (Reddish South ward allocation only) towards the cost of developing the activities provided at their Feel Good Friday event, including gentle exercise, arts and crafts, tea dances and entertainment, which is available to all residents within the community.

The Area Committee has given approval for the legal advertising of the Moving Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) set out in Appendix A of the report and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the legal order can be made as follows:-

Proposed Moving Traffic Regulation Order (MTRO) Schedule

20mph Speed Limit

Princes Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport (both directions)

From a point 15 metres northeast of its junction with Mauldeth Road in a north easterly direction to its junction with Leegate Road.

Leegate Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport (both directions)

From a point 15 metres from it junction with Mauldeth Road for a distance of 362 metres in an easterly direction.

The Area Committee has nominated Councillor Yvonne Guariento to the Cheadle Heath Committee Association to sit on the association as part of the outside body arrangements.

The Area Committee has declined to install an extended 9m advisory disabled persons bay due to there being two available bays nearby.

The Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration & Housing has given approval to the use of £1.550m of commuted sums to gap fund the Extra Care affordable housing scheme at Edinburgh Close, Cheadle which will act as match funding to unlock the grant funding.

At the meeting of Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee on 3 August 2023, the Area Committee considered an Objection Report for Fir Road, Bramhall - Proposed Traffic Regulation Order 'No Waiting at Any Time'.  The Area Committee gave approval to the amendment of the originally advertised order in the light of the objections received.  This decision was published as executive decision reference ACEDB601.

However, it has since been noted that there was an error within the approved Traffic Regulation Order Schedule such that the description of the proposed order was incorrect.

Following consultation with the Chair and ward councillors, the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services has given approval to revocation of the original decision and its replacement therefore with the following amended Traffic Regulation Order:-

Revocations of existing Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Schedule

‘No Waiting at Any Time’

Fir Road, Bramhall (East Side)

From the intersection of the southeast kerb line of Brookdale Road for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction.

Fir Road, Bramhall (East Side)

From the intersection of the northeast kerb line of Waterloo Road for a distance of 17 metres in a northerly direction.

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Schedule

‘No Waiting at Any Time’

Fir Road, Bramhall (East Side)

From the intersection of the southeast kerb line of Brookdale Road for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction.

Fir Road, Bramhall (East Side)

From the intersection of the northeast kerb line of Waterloo Road for a distance of 17 metres in a northerly direction.

‘No Waiting Monday - Friday 8am -9.30am & 3pm -5pm’

Fir Road, Bramhall (East Side)

From a point, 20 metres from the intersection of the southeast kerb line of Brookdale Road to a point, 17 metres from the intersection of the north east kerb line of Waterloo Road.

Proposed Parking for ‘Disabled Badge Holders Only’ (all times)

Fir Road, Bramhall (West Side)

From a point, 20 metres south of the intersection of the projected southern kerb line of Waterloo Road for a distance of 6.6 metres in a southerly direction.

Fir Road, Bramhall (West Side)

From a point, 22.5 metres north of the intersection of the projected northern kerb line of Waterloo Road for a distance of 6.6 metres in a northerly direction.