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Stepping Hill Area Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.00 pm
October 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm Stepping Hill Area Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Stepping Hill Area Committee met on Tuesday 21 October 2025, approving funding for community projects and traffic regulation orders, while also discussing ongoing issues with parking around Stepping Hill Hospital and residential streets. Key decisions included allocating funds for a gravel pit at Dial Park Nursery and security measures at Flowery Field Allotments, as well as approving a no waiting at any time
restriction on Gower Avenue and Shearwater Road.
Stepping Hill Hospital Parking
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the persistent issue of parking around Stepping Hill Hospital. Mr. Batchelor, representing SNAG (Stepping Hill Neighbourhood Action Group), highlighted that the hospital had missed its three-year deadline for providing a travel plan to reduce local parking. Councillors expressed frustration with the hospital's lack of engagement and responsiveness, noting that enforcement of parking restrictions on-site had already led to increased parking on residential streets. Councillor Dominic Hardwick, a governor of the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, stated he would raise the issue with the Trust's directors. Councillor Helen Hibbert mentioned meeting with the new Director of Estates, Gareth Hughes, who appeared more willing to engage with local residents. However, councillors also acknowledged the long-term challenge of the hospital's infrastructure, with Councillor Pete West noting a significant backlog of repairs and the need for substantial government funding for a rebuild. The committee agreed to renew a letter to the hospital requesting their attendance at future meetings.
Community Project Funding
The committee approved funding for several community initiatives. £550 was allocated from the ward flexibility fund to Dial Park Nursery for the installation of a gravel pit, described as an all-year-round, inclusive learning resource for young children. A further £447 was granted to the Flowery Field Allotments Association for security measures, including tread plate panels and shed locking bars, following a series of break-ins.
Traffic Regulation Orders and Parking Schemes
Several traffic regulation orders and parking schemes were discussed and decided upon. The committee approved the legal advertising of a no waiting at any time
restriction on Gower Avenue in Hazel Grove, a measure requested by local residents and deemed sensible by councillors. Similarly, a no waiting at any time
restriction was approved for part of Shearwater Road in Offerton, addressing safety concerns near a roundabout.
A petition for permit parking on Grove Street in Hazel Grove was discussed. While a desktop study suggested ample provision, councillors, including Councillor Jake Austin, expressed concerns that the report did not fully address the residents' needs. The decision was deferred to allow for further discussions with highways officers to potentially expand the scope of the petition to include other affected streets.
A late item concerning traffic regulation orders on Akesmoor Drive, Brooklyn Road, Mile End Lane, and Lakeside Green in Offerton was also agreed. Following consideration of objections, the committee decided to proceed with a 20 mph zone for Akesmoor Drive, Brooklyn Road, and Lakeside Green, with Mile End Lane deemed not feasible for such a scheme without more physical interventions.
Other Community Matters
A petition for a residents' paid permit parking scheme on Aldis Street in Offerton was presented by Victoria Kiernan, Sandra Wilson, and Edith McAndrew. The petitioners highlighted the daily struggle for parking and the impact on visitors. The committee agreed to undertake research into the matter, with a view to potentially implementing the scheme, with ward councillors to fund the consultation process.
An update was provided by Andy Stobie from the Friends of Woodsmore Station regarding the station's activities, including Rail 200 celebrations and the upkeep of planters. Plans to improve access and step-free access at the station were also discussed, with the station being identified as important for Stepping Hill Hospital.
The committee also approved funding for mass flower bulb planting across the Offerton Estate to celebrate its 60th anniversary, with the scheme expected to last for several years. Funding was also agreed for the installation of a Christmas tree at Lisbon Lane in Offerton and another at Talkington Park in Hazel Grove.
Finally, Councillor Dominic Hardwick was nominated to lay a wreath on behalf of the council at the Remembrance Day service at Hazel Grove War Memorial.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Appointment of Councillors to Lay Wreaths at Remembrance Day Services
Recommendations Approved...to appoint a Councillor to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Service at Hazel Grove War Memorial on Sunday, 9 November 2025, specifically appointing Councillor Dominic Hardwick.
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Ward Flexibility Funding - Dial Park Nursery
Recommendations Approved...to approve a £550 grant from Ward Flexibility Funding to Dial Park Nursery for a gravel pit play space in the nursery's outdoor area, providing a rich open-ended play resource for the children.
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Akesmoor Drive, Brooklyn Road and Mile End Lane, Offerton
Recommendations Approved...to introduce Traffic Regulations Orders on Akesmoor Drive, Brooklyn Road, Mile End Lane, and Lakeside Green in Offerton, notwithstanding objections received.
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Ward Flexibility Funding - Flowery Field Allotment Association
Recommendations Approved... to approve a £447 Ward Flexibility Funding grant for the Flowery Field Allotment Association to install security measures, including tread plate panels, shed locking bars, and CCTV, at the allotment.
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Flower Bulb Planting on the Offerton Estate
Recommendations Approved...to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Offerton Estate, they approved a £7,865 project, funded from the Offerton ward allocation, to plant flower bulbs across seven Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council sites on the estate, with the Corporate Director for Place Management authorized to order the work.
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Installation of Christmas Tree at Lisburne Lane, Offerton
Recommendations Approved...to install a Christmas tree at Lisburne Lane, Offerton, at a cost of £2665.15, funded from the Offerton ward's delegated budget.
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Installation of a Christmas Tree at Torkington Park
Recommendations Approved... to approve £2,179.15 from the Hazel Grove ward allocation of the Delegated Budget for the installation of a second Hazel Grove Christmas Tree at Torkington Park.
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Shearwater Road, Offerton
Recommendations Approved...to improve traffic management conditions, they approved the legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order to implement "No Waiting at Any Time" restrictions on the south side of Shearwater Road, Offerton, for a 15-meter stretch near the boundary of properties 151 and 153, subject to a 21-day objection period.
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Gower Avenue, Hazel Grove
Recommendations Approved...to extend "No Waiting at Any Time" restrictions on Gower Avenue in Hazel Grove, pending legal advertising and no objections within 21 days, at a cost of £1,000 funded from the Delegated Budget.
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