The Cheadle Area Committee approved funding for step ladders for St James Parish Church, Gatley, and agreed to dedicate a footpath on council-owned land in the Ladybrook Valley. The committee also approved the legal advertising of a proposed Traffic Regulation Order for Lavington Avenue and St Davids Road in Cheadle.

Ward Flexibility Funding Application - St James Parish Church, Gatley

The committee approved an application from St James Parish Church, Gatley, for a grant of £370 from the Ward Flexibility Fund. This funding, allocated from the Cheadle West & Gatley ward budget, will be used to purchase a set of step ladders. The church stated that the ladders are necessary for the health and safety of employees and volunteers maintaining the building and to comply with The Work at Height Regulations 2005¹.

Dedication of Footpath on Council Land

Approval was given for the dedication of a footpath on council-owned land in the Ladybrook Valley, linking Queens Road and the Equestrian Bridge near 30(b) Cheadle and Gatley. This decision means the council will be responsible for the maintenance of this footpath to the required standard. The footpath, measuring 1.5 metres wide and approximately 655 metres long, is intended to provide an off-road alternative to walking along Queens Road and Radnormere Drive, enhancing walking routes within the Ladybrook Valley and connecting to other parts of the Rights of Way network.

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order: Lavington Avenue and St Davids Road, Cheadle

The committee approved the legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order for several junctions on the Boundary Road estate in Cheadle. The order proposes 'No Waiting at Any Time' restrictions to address concerns about vehicles parking too close to junctions, which were reported to be obscuring visibility and hindering traffic and pedestrian movement. If no objections are received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the order will be made. The cost of £1,750 for this order will be funded from the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North Delegated Ward Budget.

Development Application: Lidl Foodstore, Cheadle Heath Works

The committee considered a report on the proposed erection of a new Lidl foodstore at Cheadle Heath Works, Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath. The officer's recommendation was to refuse planning permission for several reasons, including the loss of employment land without sufficient justification, the negative impact on the visual amenity due to the proposed site layout and inadequate landscaping, and insufficient detail regarding surface water drainage and sustainable drainage systems, which could increase flood risk.

Ward Flexibility Funding Applications

The committee considered several applications for Ward Flexibility Funding:

• Heald Green Runners: An application for £670.88 was considered for England Athletics affiliation, high-visibility running equipment, and a club flag.
• Seashell Trust: An application for £832 was considered to support the Saturday and holiday CADS Programme² for children with complex disabilities.

The outcome of these applications was not detailed in the provided decisions.

Progress on Area Committee Decisions

The committee noted a report detailing the progress made on decisions taken at previous meetings, including updates on ward flexibility funding, the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, and the delegated budget.

Planning Appeals, Enforcement Appeals and Notices

The committee received a report summarising recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals, and enforcement actions within the Cheadle Area Committee area. The report was noted.