Issue - meetings

[Andrew Milne]

(Approximate starting time – 7.30pm)

To update the committee on the delivery of proposed highways schemes within the borough.

The Local Committee (Woking) agreed to:

(i)     Note the progress with the ITS highways and developer funded schemes, and revenue funded works for the 2013/14 financial year

(ii)    Note progress with budget expenditure         

(iii)  Note that a further Highways Update will be brought to the next meeting of this Committee in June 2014.

Reason:

The above recommendations are made to enable progression of all highway related schemes and works.

Andrew Milne introduced the report which updated on the progress of highways, developer funded schemes and revenue funded works for the 2013/14 financial year.

Member comments:

·         Mr Milne agreed to circulate the priority list for drainage and ditching to all members.   He noted that the unprecedented amount of rain this winter would mean the need to increase expenditure on drainage and ditching in the next financial year, 2014/15. Members raised particular concerns regarding flooding around the junction improvements between Woodham Lane and Martyrs Lane, two big areas of Lockfield Drive and Blackhorse Road.                                                                                                 

·         Members asked for further information regarding how the revised ITS budget for Lockfield Drive and Well Lane of £35,000 breaks down. It was confirmed that design costs are included in this figure, Mr Milne will forward a full breakdown to Cllr Branagan, Cllr Cross and Mr Hussain.    

·         Mr Carasco raised concerns on behalf of the residents of Arnold Road about changes to signs and markings on the road which appear to have been placed without due process and consultation.  These concerns will be passed on to the parking team to provide a written response.                                                  

·         Mr Milne agreed to provide Mr Hussain with clarification as to why Woodside Close was cancelled in the capital maintenance programme and signage was still in place.

RESOLVED

The Local Committee (Woking) agreed to:

(i)      Note the progress with the ITS highways and developer funded schemes, and revenue funded works for the 2013/14 financial year           

(ii)     Note progress with budget expenditure      

(iii)    Note that a further Highways Update will be brought to the next meeting of this Committee in June 2014.