Decisions

The Deputy Chief Executive has given approval for the payment of compensation to a property owner for the acquisition of their interest in property, which was acquired to implement the A6 MARR highway scheme.

(Note: The report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

The Deputy Chief Executive has given authority to issue consent to the part assignment of a single care home property at Marbury House, Heaton Chapel.

(Note: The report contained information ‘not for publication’ that was circulated to the decision maker only)

A previous decision covered the appointment of Overbury Plc, under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement. In coming to the decision, the Council engaged with STaR Procurement to establish the most effective way to appoint a contractor via a detailed Options Appraisal. The options appraisal considered a variety of differing procurement routes and frameworks and provided options including full competition, mini competition, and direct award. STaR Procurement ensured that all frameworks and procurement routes were fully compliant with Stockport Council Contract Procurement Rules. The direct award route from the Pagabo Framework was selected. The preferred contractor from the Pagabo Framework was Overbury Plc.

The Corporate Director (Corporate & Support Services) & Deputy Chief Executive has therefore given approval to award the construction contract for the refurbishment of Stopford House to Overbury Plc on the terms identified in the report.

(NOTE: The report contained information that was ‘not for publication’ and was circulated to the decision-maker only).

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services has approved the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and subject to no objections received within 21 days from the advertising date, the order can be made.

The Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration has approved the proposed schemes for the Capital Programme listed in the report.

The Area Committee has given approval to the release of funds to the amount of £4,000 from the Reddish North Ward Delegated Budget to enable a residents’ consultation, investigation and parking survey to be undertaken on David Street, as per Stockport’s Residential Parking Scheme Policy.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Heaton Runners for a grant of £400 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£100 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of having gait tests done and purchasing running trainers for members of the club.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from The Friends of Darley Street for a grant of £450 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (Heatons South ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing top soil, a water butt and a public noticeboard to be used in the Darley Street Community Garden.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Greater Manchester A.C.F for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£250 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing better equipment (e.g. protective boots, gloves, high-visibility vests, litter pickers, goggles and a selection of gardening hand tools) to use when helping out in the community.

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising 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 at a cost of £760 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget:-

No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time (Experimental):

Browning Road

South side from a point 10 metres West of the Western kerb-line of Ruskin Road to a point 10 metres East of the Eastern kerb-line of Ruskin Road.

Ruskin Road

West side from the Southern kerb-line of Browning Road in a Southerly direction for a distance of 10 metres.

East side from the Southern kerb-line of Ruskin Road in a Southerly direction for a distance of 15 metres.

The Area committee has given approval to:-

(1) the removal of speed cushions 4 to 9 (as shown on Drawing No

F/1016/WR/002 Rev A) between Andrew Lane and Torkington Lane and subject to advance notice being provided to local residents; and

(2) the undertaking of a feasibility investigation of the footway widths on Windlehurst Road from Andrew Lane to Broadhurst’s Bridge at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee's Delegated Budget (Marple South & High Lane ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Marple Youth Project CIC for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£500 from each ward) towards the cost of increasing sessions at the youth club to two times per week.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Friends of Shahnameh for a grant of £90 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Hazel Grove ward allocation) towards the cost of a half a day festival on 15 May 2022 ‘Celebrating Diversity’ to help people integrate in the society and come out of isolation, connecting with each other. The festival would be a half a day festival / celebration for over 200 people with talks, music and Q&A sessions, reading poetry in English and Persian, so language barrier in Persian speaking communities will be addressed.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Friends of Shahnameh for a grant of £270 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£100 each from Bramhall North and Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations and £70 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of a half a day festival on 15 May 2022 ‘Celebrating Diversity’ to help people integrate in the society and come out of isolation, connecting with each other.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for a grant of £1,200 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£400 each from Bramhall North, Bramhall South & Woodford and Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of purchasing distinguishable uniforms for the volunteers in the following colours:-

·         bottle green for the gardening volunteers, and

·         wine red for the hall volunteers.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Walk Ride Heatons for a grant of £250 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£125 each from the Heatons North and Heatons South ward allocations) towards the cost of printing some A5 flyers, a large banner and a couple of reusable laminated maps of the Heatons. Summerfest is a popular, free, family-friendly, community-focused event, which will provide an excellent opportunity for us to engage with the community about how they can make short local journeys more sustainably in Heaton Moor Park on Sunday 10th July 2022.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Friends of Reddish Vale Country Park for an increased grant of £2,333.32 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£500 each from Heatons North & Heatons South ward allocations, and £666.66 each from Reddish North & Reddish South ward allocations) towards the cost of routine upkeep, maintenance and fuelling of the Reddish Vale Van.

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulations Orders at the Mayfield Road/Queensgate junction and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £760 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Schedule

‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Mayfield Road – Both Sides:

From the intersection of the southern kerb line of Queensgate, for a distance of 10 meters in a southerly direction.

Queensgate – South Side:

From a point, 10 meters west of the intersection of the western kerb line of Mayfield Road, to a point 10 meters east of the intersection of the of the eastern kerb line of Mayfield Road.

The Area Committee has appointed the following representatives of the Council on outside bodies for 2022/23:-

Prescotts Charity

Councillor Janet Mobbs

Councillor Gary Lawson

The Area Committee has appointed the following councillors as Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters:-

Heatons North – Councillor John Taylor

Heatons South – Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick

Reddish North – Councillor Kate Butler

Reddish South – Councillor Janet Mobbs 

The Area Committee has appointed the following councillors as Ward Spokespersons for highway and traffic management issues:-

Bredbury and Woodley                   - Councillor Sue Thorpe

Bredbury Green & Romiley             - Councillor Angie Clark

The Area Committee has nominated the following Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters during 2022/23:-

Cheadle & Gatley                - Councillor Keith Holloway

Cheadle Hulme North         - Councillors Jilly Julian and David Meller

Heald Green                       - Councillor Carole McCann

The Area Committee has nominated the following Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters during 2022/23:-

The Area Committee has appointed the following councillors as Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters:-

Marple North – Councillor Steve Gribbon

Marple South & High Lane – Councillor Aron Thornley

The Area Committee has nominated the following Ward Spokespersons with whom the Director of Place Management can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters during 2022/23:-

Bramhall North Ward

Councillors Alanna Vine and Frankie Singleton

Bramhall South & Woodford Ward

Councillors Brian Bagnall and Ian Powney

Cheadle Hulme South Ward

Councillor Suzanne Wyatt

The Area Committee has considered a number of objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders, and has agreed that notwithstanding the objections, the amended Order as shown on Drawing No 0305/54/HL/002 Rev B be made as advertised.

The Area Committee has given approval to the trial of a Prohibition to motor vehicles along Hartington Road, High Lane at a cost of £6,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Marple South & High Lane ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval for the supply and installation of additional repeater signage and carriageway markings in relation to 20mh speed limit on Bramhall Park Road, between the junctions of Park Gates Drive and Carrwood Road, to be funded at a cost of £1256.20 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

The Area Committee has approved an application received from the Brass Bands of Marple to hold a Picnic in the Park Event at Marple Memorial Park. which will take place on Sunday 24th July 2022. The event will start from 12.30pm until 5.30pm to enable set up and close down of the event, subject to all appropriate paperwork, licences and fees being submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from the Friends of Chadkirk to hold the Chadkirk Well Dressing Event at Chadkirk Country Estate on Saturday 30th July 2022 from 12 noon until 5pm subject to the organiser providing: the event plan, health and safety documentation, licenses and insurances.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Lisburne School for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Offerton ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing two defibrillators for the Lisburne school sites. All of the 170 children who attend Lisburne have Special Educational Needs and many have serious medical conditions.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Cheadle Village Partnership from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget for a grant of £1,000 (£500 each from the Cheadle & Gatley and Cheadle Hulme North ward allocations) towards the cost of the management and running of the new Digital Information Point to be situated on Cheadle High Street.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Heald Green Heritage for a grant of £900 from the Ward Flexibility Fund budget (Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of tree sculpting works as part of a war memorial.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Friends of East Avenue Park for a grant of £1000 from the Ward Flexibility Fund Budget (Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing and installing a bucket swing in East Avenue Park.

The Area Committee has appointed the following representatives of the Council on outside bodies for 2022/2023:-

Barrack Hill Educational Trust

Councillor Stuart Corris

Councillor Lisa Smart

Civic Hall, Woodley User Group Management Committee

Councillor Stuart Corris

Councillor Vince Shaw

Councillor Sue Thorpe

The Area Committee has given approval to the redecoration of 8 no. benches and 3 no. planters at Romiley Shopping Precinct including the preparation and varnishing of timber elements and also preparation and painting of metal elements at a cost of £3,345 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders set out in Appendix A to the report, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders and associated signage, implementation of kerb build-outs with dropped kerbs with tactile paving, new school warning signs, and give-way line markings; to be funded from the Section 106 Agreement associated with the planning permission for the Gatley Primary School extension (planning application ref DC/075720).

The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the Friends of Romiley Park to hold their annual Fun Day event at Romiley Recreation Ground on Saturday 25th June 2022 subject to all appropriate paperwork, licences and fees being submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

The Area Committee has given approval to fund the initial residents’ consultation, investigations and parking surveys to monitor the impact of external car parking on Bulkeley Road, Newboult Road and New Hey Road, Cheadle, at a cost of £6,000 from the Delegated Ward Budget (Cheadle and Gatley ward allocation).

The Area Committee has:-

(1) Noted the report.

(2) Adopted the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for year ending 31 March 2022.

(3) With regard to the policy and distribution of the Trust, adopted the following in addition to the existing guidelines:

·         That the usual grant award amount of £1,000/ £1,500 per organisation be removed and that no figure be set as a guideline, but applications and their grant award amounts submitted be considered on a case by case basis.

·         That the guidelines for the distribution of monies from the Trust be expanded to include, but not be limited to, the fact that the Area Committee expect innovation, imagination and good presentations in applications for proposed projects, and that proposed projects work for the good and betterment of the community.

(4) Confirmed support for the existing aims that projects should seek to support, specifically:-

·         Address the effect of loneliness amongst elderly residents and the consequential effect on their health.

·         Support children and young people, young carers, address loneliness amongst children and young people, and support sports groups for people of all ages.

(5) Agreed to continue with the current investment policy.

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising 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 at a cost of £760 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

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

Lansdowne Avenue, Romiley

Both Sides: From the intersection of the south eastern kerb line of Compstall Road for a distance of 10 meters in a south easterly direction.

The Area Committee, acting in its capacity of trustee of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, appointed Councillors Ian Hunter (Cheadle & Gatley), Anna Charles-Jones (Heald Green) and Tom Morrison (Cheadle Hulme North) to serve on the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust Sub Committee for the municipal year 2022 – 2023.

The Area Committee has given approval for the construction of a dropped kerb facility to address an anomaly with an existing disabled bay on Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove, at a cost of £2,000 to be funded by the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Stepping Hill ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising 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 at a cost of £910 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation):-

Proposed (TRO) ‘No Waiting at Any Time’

Annable Road – North Side

From the projected building line of properties No. 10 & 12 for a distance of 16 metres in a north westerly direction.

Annable Road – South Side

From a point 15 metres north west of the projected building line of properties Nos. 2 & 4 for a distance of 11 metres first in a north westerly, then south westerly direction.

The Area Committee has given approval for the introduction of lowered kerbs at the entrance of Commercial Road apartments on the eastern side of Catherine Street to aid accessibility, at a cost of £1,103.15 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Hazel Grove ward allocation). 

The Area Committee has appointed the following representatives of the Council on outside bodies for 2022/23:-

Bridge Alms House and Sick Nursing Home – Councillor Aron Thornley

Marple Senior Citizens' Hall Management Committee – Councillors Malcolm Allan and Becky Senior

The Area Committee nominated the following councillors to represent the Council on the Hazel Grove Community Association:-

Councillor Lou Ankers

Councillor Paul Ankers

Councillor Oliver Johnstone

The Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing has given approval to a request for financial assistance from Stockport Homes Group of £171,000 to support the purchase and necessary capital investment works to enable the properties identified in the report to be let as social rented council housing in accordance with the Council’s approved Housing Allocations Policy.

The Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration has given approval to the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders contained in Appendix C to the report and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders.

The Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration has:-

(1) Given approval for a planning application to be submitted for the Cheadle Station Proposal and approval for the cycling and walking proposals for:

·         Newland Road to Oak Road (including Queens Gardens);

·         Oak Road to Brookfield Park;

·         Brookfield Park to Shiers Drive;

·         Shiers Drive to Bruntwood Lane;

(2) Given approval to the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulations in Appendix C to the report and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders.