Cheadle Village Partnership Meeting Notes
| Published: 23rd July 2008 14:07 |
Cheadle Village Partnership notes by Katie Roberts Date: 10th of July 2008 Time: 6.00pm Venue: Cheadle Village Hall
Present:
PCSO Natalie Brine GMP, Alan Gent , Kath Hallworth, Neale Hayward-Shott, Jim Lancaster, Cllr Mick Jones, Alan Murphy, Cllr Paul Porgess, Katie Roberts, Andrew Taylor, Anna Triantis AboutMyArea
Apologies: Pat Jones, Cllr Pam King, Cheryl Latham, Paul McDerment, Cllr Brian Millard, Cllr John Pantall, Ted Roskell, Jeff Smith, Cllr June Somekh
1. Apologies and Introductions
2. Notes of Meeting on the 8th of May
Accepted as a correct record
3. Matters Arising
Resurfacing is to be carried out at the A34 junction over 10 consecutive nights from the 21st of July between 8pm and 1am. Each side of the A34 will be closed as it is resurfaced and traffic will operate as a contraflow. Once the resurfacing is completed a left turn filter to allow traffic to turn left from Gatley towards Manchester will be set up to run at the same time as traffic turning right from Manchester towards Gatley. The longer term aim of adding right turn filters to aid traffic leaving Cheadle and Gatley is dependent on future agreement from the Highways Agency and Greater Manchester Urban Traffic Control. New lane signage will be put in place along with the resurfacing.
The bollards at Old Rectory Gardens should be installed in August. KR to find out dates.
Resurfacing work has been carried out at Ashfield Crescent and is due to be carried out at Eden Place and Mary Street.
Cllr MJ reported that the uneven paving from no.16 Chapel Street to the junction with Wilmslow Road is to be tidied up.
Funding has been allocated in order to improve safety around Mary Street and Church Street. Consultation will take place with local residents about possible solutions. KR to report back on progress.
Cllr MJ has reported the faded single yellow line on Lime Street
4. Police Update
PCSO NB reported that there has been a spate of break ins to sheds over the past month.
Additional patrols have been put in place at Bruntwood Park following the recent assault.
There have been some problems caused by youths at Jubilee Rec. Funding has been secured to fence the bowling green.
Incidents of people drinking outside pubs should be reported on 872 5050.
Brookhead Arcade is on this years gating programme.
Homewatch is in the process of being re-established.
5. Green Space Update
JL reported that the Brooklyn Park opening was a great success. Around 200 people came altogether. Activities included art and a tree identification walk. More people are now using the park. A query was raised about whether it would be feasible to have a local resident locking and unlocking the park. JL said he would enquire but explained that such a responsibility would also entail asking people to leave the park at night.
At Abney Hall there has been some vandalism with a couple of small trees being felled and fencing and a bench set on fire. This has been reported to the police. The orchard is doing well with fruit growing. A replacement bridge has been installed near the pond and repairs have been made to the bridge near the hall.
AM asked if there are plans to remove the fishing pegs from the pond following the decision taken by the Environment Agency that the pond is not suitable for fishing. Fishing is still taking place and birds have been seen with lines around their necks. KR to report.
The baskets and tiered planters are now in place. One set of brackets has been damaged and a replacement set has been ordered.
Discussion took place about improving Cheadle Green. The group reiterated their desire to see improvements made and expressed disappointment that the Council does not have the funding available to carry out such improvements. It was explained that setting up some type of Friends Group means that external funding can be applied for. KR explained that once there is a full complement of staff in the Parks Development team it is hoped that work can commence on developing a plan for Cheadle Green.
6. Cheadle District Centre Steward / district centre maintenance update
The temporary steward currently in post is called Malcolm.
There is a pile of rubbish at the rear of the bookmakers on High Street. KR to report.
It was noted that crosses have been painted on some of the pavements around Cheadle. KR to find out what work is to be carried out.
7. Former Somerfield supermarket site update
N H-S reported that M&S will not be occupying the former Somerfield supermarket site. Another of the top four supermarkets is keen to move in fairly quickly and have none of the building extension requirements that M&S had. N H-S explained that the costs associated with access to the car park were not a factor in M&S's decision.
8. AOB
KH highlighted the fact that the old cemetery on Park Road is in a poor condition. KR to report.
9. Date of Next Meeting
Thursday the 4th of September
Progress on Unresolved Issues
Car Park
Landscaping The hard landscaping and planting areas in Massie Street are awaiting attention. Programmed improvement work completed. KR to pursue further options for improvement.
Car Parking
Enforcement Issues Car parking issues are regularly discussed at partnership meetings, in particular the issue of illegal street parking and whether the Traffic Regulation Orders in place in Cheadle need to be reconsidered. Steve Thompson to be invited to next meeting.
Provision of street bollards at Old Rectory Gardens The partnership has requested that bollards be placed at Old Rectory Gardens to prevent people from parking on the island. Installation of bollards approved at Cheadle Area Committee on the 22nd of April.
Traffic movements around the Church Street , Lime Grove and Wood Street area There are various issues surrounding the movement of large vehicles accessing Travis Perkins with damage to St Mary's Church wall a particular concern. £30,000 allocated for improvements and safety on side roads between Mary Street and Church Street.
Improvements to Cheadle Green Tentative discussions concerning improving Cheadle Green have taken place in the past.Cheadle Green included as a priority in the Cheadle Action Plan Review. Once staffing levels have increased in the Parks Community Development Team; it is hoped that work can start on consulting on options.
Condition of footpaths The partnership has expressed concern at the condition of the footways in Cheadle district centre and the application of the Council's Footways Policy. Repair work has recently been carried out on the flagged areas in the centre.
If you require any further information or would like to send your apologies for the next meeting then please contact:
Katie Roberts
District and Neighbourhood Regeneration
Stopford House
Piccadilly
Stockport
SK1 3XE 0161 218 1537 katie.roberts@stockport.gov.uk
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