The Central Stockport Area Committee considered several traffic regulation orders and a park event application. The committee received information and made recommendations regarding road safety measures around Westmorland Primary School, 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions on Armadale Close, and the use of Woodbank Memorial and Vernon Parks for the Race for Life event.

Road Safety Around Schools, Westmorland Primary School Scheme

The committee considered proposals for the Road Safety around School – Westmorland Primary School scheme, which includes new 'School Keep Clear' markings, 'No Loading' and 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions, junction protection, an uncontrolled crossing point with tactile paving, a pedestrian barrier, and the introduction of 20 mph road markings on surrounding roads. These measures aim to improve safety for children walking or cycling to school, reduce congestion, and improve local air quality. The proposals were developed following site investigations and consultation with the local ward councillors, Greater Manchester Police, and the school, with two residents expressing disagreement due to concerns about reduced parking availability and the impact of access protection markings. The scheme will be funded from the Road Safety around Schools 2024-25 programme budget.

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - 'No Waiting At Any Time' on Armadale Close, Davenport

The committee considered a Traffic Regulation Order to introduce 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions (double yellow lines) on Armadale Close, Davenport. This action was prompted by resident concerns that vehicles were parking in a manner that prevented access to and egress from their garages. The proposals, detailed in the Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - No Waiting At Any Time on Armadale Close Davenport document, aim to resolve these issues. While the majority of consulted residents supported the proposals, some opposed them, arguing that the restrictions would limit parking further and that the issue was not as widespread as suggested. The cost of £1,200 will be funded from the Davenport & Cale Green ward allocation of the Delegated Budget.

Woodbank Memorial and Vernon Park Race for Life

The committee considered an application from Cancer Research UK to use Woodbank Memorial and Vernon Parks for their annual family 3k and 5k charity events on Sunday 6 July 2025. The event, which is expected to attract over 250 participants and spectators, will involve a main event arena with a stage, marquees, and stalls. Approval would be subject to Cancer Research UK obtaining all appropriate paperwork, fees, health and safety documentation, and licences at least two weeks prior to the event, and confirming these have been secured with the ward councillors.

Greek Street Bridge Renewal Project

The committee received an update on the Network Rail-led Greek Street bridge renewal project. The report detailed the works required, the schedule, and potential disruption, with the main works anticipated to run from March 2025 to March 2026. The project involves the replacement of the bridge structure, which is a key element of connectivity for Stockport Town Centre, Edgeley, and Stockport Railway Station. The council is working with Network Rail to manage disruption and finalise highway layouts. The committee was asked to comment on the report and endorse recommendations to Cabinet to approve entering into the Bridgeguard 3 agreement, delegate decisions on diversion routes, and delegate decisions on the final highway layout. The full cost of the works will be funded by Network Rail, with Stockport Council contributing 5% through the Bridgeguard 3 Programme, funded by the City Region Sustainable Travel Settlement Strategic Maintenance Funding.

Progress on Area Committee Decisions

A report was presented detailing the progress on decisions made by the Area Committee since the last meeting, along with the current position on ward flexibility funding and the delegated ward budget. The committee was recommended to note the report. The Ward Flexibility Funding position statement showed available balances for Brinnington and Stockport Central (£27,223), Davenport and Cale Green (£3415.29), Edgeley (£12,650), and Manor (£6941.12). The Delegated Budget position statement detailed approved and estimated schemes for each ward, with a total available balance of £94,813 across the committee area. The report also included an update on traffic scheme progress, with several Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) in various stages of development, including those for Garner's Lane, Neston Grove, and Armadale Close.