The Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee approved several grant applications from local organisations and made decisions on various traffic regulation orders. The committee also received updates on district centre action plans and noted reports on planning appeals and progress on previous decisions.

Community Engagement and Funding

The committee approved grant applications totalling £1,623.82 from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget. Come And Meet Each Other (CAMEO) received £540 towards afternoon entertainment and speakers for an event. Disability Opportunities in Sport UK (DOSportUK) CIC was granted £200 to support Stockport Jets Basketball sessions for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Michael And All Angels Bramhall received £1,000 towards hosting a community arts festival. Finally, the Stockport Armed Forces Breakfast Club was awarded £83.82 for fundraising and publicity materials to combat isolation and loneliness among veterans.

Traffic Regulation Orders

Several Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) were discussed and decided upon:

• Dawlish Close/Brixham Walk, Bramhall: The committee approved the undertaking of a consultation and legal advertisement for the introduction of TROs to formalise and enable enforcement of waiting restrictions (double yellow lines). This measure aims to improve access and road safety, particularly for pedestrians and children attending Pownall Green Primary School.
• Ramillies Estate, Cheadle Hulme: Following objections, the committee amended proposed 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions on Blenheim Road. Restrictions on the eastern side between Cranbourne Avenue and Musbury Avenue will now be 'No Waiting at Times Shown' (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). Similarly, restrictions on the western side between Monmouth Road and Sedgemoor Close will also be 'No Waiting at Times Shown' during the same hours. This amendment aims to reduce the impact on residents and visitors while still addressing parking issues.
• Integrated Transport Block – A6 to Bramhall Park: The committee recommended that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services consider increasing the extent of double yellow lines at the junction of Hillcrest Road and Bridge Lane. They also recommended reassessing the appropriateness of double yellow lines on Bridge Lane between Headlands Road and Valley Road. The Cabinet Member was also recommended to approve the remainder of the proposed measures and their legal advertising, subject to no objections. These measures aim to address road safety issues identified after the introduction of a cycleway.

Other Discussions

• Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme District Centre Action Plans Update: A report was presented providing an update on the delivery of these action plans. Members expressed thanks for the officers' efforts and commented positively on the figures regarding footfall and the establishment of the Friends of Cheadle Hulme Station group. The report was noted.
• Review of Outcomes Tour 2024: The committee nominated the Woodford Primary School site at Woodford Garden Village for inclusion on the list of sites to be inspected during the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour. The Woodford Garden Village site as a whole was nominated as a reserve. Councillors Dallas Jones and Suzanne Wyatt were nominated to attend the tour.
• Park Use Application - Bramhall Park - Plant Hunters Fair: The application from the Friends of Bramhall Park to hold their Plant Hunters Fair on 11 September 2024 was granted, subject to the organiser providing necessary paperwork, licences, health and safety documentation, insurance, a traffic management plan, and payment of fees.
• Area Committee Ward Highway Spokesperson: Councillor Jeremy Meal was appointed as the Ward Spokesperson for the Bramhall South & Woodford Ward.
• Progress on Area Committee Decisions: A report was noted, providing an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, including the position on area flexibility funding and the highway and traffic management delegated budget.
• Neighbourhood Policing: A representative from Greater Manchester Police was unable to attend. The Chair announced that a written update would be requested, and the committee queried whether a more convenient time for police representatives to meet with members could be arranged in the future.
• Public Question Time: One public question was submitted regarding the Bramley Close Feasibility Study and when funding would be made available for improvements. As the questioner was not present, the Chief Executive was requested to respond in writing. A second question was ruled out of order as it related to party political matters.
• Planning Appeal, Enforcement Appeals and Enforcement Notices: The committee noted a report summarising recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals, and enforcement actions within the area.
• Ward Flexibility Funding - Autisk: This item was withdrawn with the consent of the Area Committee.