The Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee met on Thursday 5 December 2024. The committee approved funding for a local scout group and a footway resurfacing project, and appointed a new Ward Highway Spokesperson.

Ward Flexibility Funding for 2nd Cheadle Scout Group

The committee approved an application for £1,500 from the Ward Flexibility Fund for the 2nd Cheadle Scout Group. This funding will be used to purchase replacement batteries for electric locomotives, provide lighting, and acquire small power tools for their miniature railway located in South Park, Cheadle Hulme. The grant was allocated equally from each ward's allocation within the committee's area.

Highway Maintenance Delegated Budget Report - Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme

Approval was given for a scheme to partially resurface the footway on Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, specifically the section between number 42a and the Co-operative store. The Area Committee will contribute £24,300 from the Cheadle Hulme South ward's allocation of the Delegated Budget towards the total cost of this maintenance work.

Area Committee Ward Highway Spokesperson

Councillor Peter Crossen was appointed as an additional Ward Spokesperson for the Bramhall South & Woodford Ward. This role will allow the Director of Place Management to consult with Councillor Crossen on highway maintenance and traffic management matters for the remainder of the municipal year. This appointment follows a by-election which resulted in the ward being represented by two political parties, and the council's practice of ensuring representation from each party in such discussions.

Installation of Bollards on Station Road, Cheadle Hulme

The committee recommended that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services approve the installation of five Middleton-style bollards on Station Road, Cheadle Hulme. The purpose of these bollards is to prevent motorists from parking on the footway, which has been causing obstructions for both pedestrians and other road users. The cost of £2,500 for the supply and installation of the bollards will be funded from the Bramhall North ward's Delegated Budget.

Planning Appeal, Enforcement Appeals and Enforcement Notices

The committee noted a report summarising recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals, and enforcement actions within the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area. It was observed that the report contained an error, including an enforcement notice pertaining to a site in Woodley, which should have been reported to the Werneth Area Committee.