Report back from Cheadle Area Committee, 5th August 2014

The Area Committee covers three wards: Heald Green, Cheadle and Gatley and Cheadle Hulme North. This year we’re meeting in the Ladybridge Park Residents Club, Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme.

• We had a report from the Area Conditions Officer, David Wilson.  Over the next few weeks inspectors will be out looking for potholes and other problems on the Lakes estate and Springfield/Delamere/Torkington area.
• Sergeant Greg Morgan from the West Area neighbourhood Police and representatives from the Council’s crime prevention unit reported.  Despite a small rise in crime last year, the overall figures remain at historically low levels. A number of Partnership Operations target specific crime issues. A good example is Operation Adventor, where the police monitor crime figures daily for hot spots and provide extra patrols in those areas. There’s also a new process called SORT-IT – a restorative justice panel for neighbour disputes. With Inspector Peter Smith retiring this week, he will be replaced by Inspector Neil Cook.
• Keith Holloway raised the issue of the no right turn from Massie Street onto Cheadle High Street. The Police said that they are stopping people when they see them.

• Stockport Homes reported on the work they do , including some specific investments like a new kitchen and paving at Oak Tree Court, Cheadle and improvements on Holly Avenue. They now have a dedicated person to check paths and roads on Stockport Homes property for trip hazards and arrange repairs. Stockport Homes also now has a dedicated Anti-social behaviour team to see ASB issues through from start to finish.
• Shopmobility Stockport reported on their work – both making mobility scooters available for hire in the Town Centre and offering training to anyone who has their own mobility scooter to get their SUPA (Scooter User Proficiency Award) – which I have, by the way!
• Double yellow lines at the junction of Councillor Lane and Councillor Lane Service Road were approved, to replace the current single yellows restricted to school times.
• Double yellow lines at the junction of Cranston Grove and Park Road were approved.
• Installation of an A frame and pedestrian guard rail at the end of Lavington Avenue, where it meets the path from Minster Drive, was approved, to stop motorcycles using it as a cut through.
• The application to extend the licence for the Abney Park Tearooms at the pavilion building, Abney Hall Park for a further 12 months was recommended for approval, but with reservations that there has been friction with park users which needs to be resolved.
• The application for an Abney Park Community Fun Day and Dog Show on 21st September (“Bark in the Park”) was approved, with a request that the activities be kept away from Queens Gardens where some residents were disturbed by the noise last year.

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