Councillors and committees

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Venue: The Chamber, Surrey Heath Borough Council, Knoll Road, Camberley

Contact: Nikkie Thornton-Bryar  Surrey County Council Surrey Heath Borough Council, Surrey Heath House, Knoll Road, Camberley, GU15 3HD

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1/20

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

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    To receive any apologies for absence.

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    Minutes:

    Apologies were received from Cllrs Richard Tear, Rebecca Jennings-Evans, David Lewis and Josephine Hawkins.

2/20

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING pdf icon PDF 306 KB

3/20

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

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    Declarations of Interest

    All Members present are required to declare, at this point in the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter;

    (i)            Any disclosable pecuniary interests and / or

    (ii)           Other interests arising under the Code of Conduct in respect of any item(s) of business being considered at this meeting

    NOTES:

    • Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest
    • As well as an interest of the Member, this includes any interest, of which the Member is aware, that relates to the Member’s spouse or civil partner (or any person with whom the Member is living as a spouse or civil partner)
    • Members with a significant personal interest may participate in the discussion and vote on that matter unless that interest could be reasonably regarded as prejudicial.

     

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    Minutes:

    There were no declarations of interest.

4/20

PETITIONS pdf icon PDF 278 KB

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    To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 68. Notice should be given in writing or by email to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer at least 14 days before the meeting.

     

    Alternatively, the petition can be submitted on-line through Surrey County Council’s e-petitions website as long as the minimum number of signatures (30) has been reached 14 days before the meeting.

     

    A petition on the A30 road through Bagshot was discussed at the March Committee and a petition response has been provided for this meeting.

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    Decision:

    The Local Committee noted that:

     

    (i)            Previous speed surveys undertaken along the A30 London Road have indicated a generally good level of compliance with the existing 40mph speed limit through Bagshot.  As such, it has not been identified as a priority site on the Surrey Heath Speed Management Plan and there are no existing proposals to introduce speed enforcement cameras or other alternative speed reducing measures.  However, some of the speed data is now relatively old and it does not cover all sections of the A30 London Road through Bagshot.

    (ii)          A series of new speed surveys are to be undertaken shortly to provide updated information about vehicle speeds over all sections of the A30 London Road between its junctions with the A322 and Waterers Way.

    (iii)         The results of the surveys will help determine whether there is a problem with speeding and whether the introduction of speed reducing measures should be considered (and what type of measures would be most appropriate).

    (iv)         The Local Committee will be updated further once the surveys have been completed and the data analysed.

     

    Minutes:

    Declarations of Interest: None.

     

    Officer in attendance: Jason Gosden and Zena Curry Highways Officers

     

    Petitions, Public Questions/Statements: One, as detailed

     

    The Highways Officer presented the report and outlined that the Speed Management Group were monitoring the area and the existing site was on the speed management plan.  Previous speed surveys (Jacks 2014, Yaveland Drive 2019 and the High St) indicated good compliance but new data was needed so 6 surveys would be carried out in both directions.  This would cover 24 hrs / 7 days a week and would occur within the next 4 weeks.  The A30 was a strategic road and had a high volume of traffic, so needed careful consideration.

     

    Members also discussed the area, raising issues of HGVs through the village, the planning application for Lidl, the idea of a roundabout at Waitrose and drive smart.  HGV’s remained a current issue, with Members asking for an update on the impact and the policy of reporting HGV problems.  One Member asked if HGVs were signposted from the A322 to avoid Bagshot village and it was confirmed outside the meeting that the signs directed HGVs appropriately.  There was a call for the speed monitoring to include the Jolly Farmer area as well and this would be considered.

     

    Sarah Kingsley, local resident added that there had been a massive increase in traffic and that the area needed to be looked at holistically as the villagers felt ignored.  The M3 traffic through the area also did not help.

     

    The Local Committee noted that:

     

    (i)            Previous speed surveys undertaken along the A30 London Road have indicated a generally good level of compliance with the existing 40mph speed limit through Bagshot.  As such, it has not been identified as a priority site on the Surrey Heath Speed Management Plan and there are no existing proposals to introduce speed enforcement cameras or other alternative speed reducing measures.  However, some of the speed data is now relatively old and it does not cover all sections of the A30 London Road through Bagshot.

    (ii)          A series of new speed surveys are to be undertaken shortly to provide updated information about vehicle speeds over all sections of the A30 London Road between its junctions with the A322 and Waterers Way.

    (iii)         The results of the surveys will help determine whether there is a problem with speeding and whether the introduction of speed reducing measures should be considered (and what type of measures would be most appropriate).

    (iv)         The Local Committee will be updated further once the surveys have been completed and the data analysed.

     

5/20

WRITTEN PUBLIC QUESTIONS pdf icon PDF 451 KB

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    To answer any written questions from residents or businesses within the area in accordance with Standing Order 69.  Notice should be given in writing or by email to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer by 12 noon, four working days before the meeting (15 Oct).

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    Minutes:

    Although there was no public forum on the agenda, the Chair allowed open questions from those present.  These are detailed in Annex A as follows:-

     

    ·         Cyril Pavey re review of Bus stops and Railway service

    ·         Nick Dorrington re bus contracts and speeding in Bagshot

    ·         Charles re Kings Ride crossing on the London Road

    ·         Louise Grainger re Ravenscote crossing

6/20

WRITTEN MEMBERS QUESTIONS pdf icon PDF 182 KB

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    To receive any written questions from Members under Standing Order 47.  Notice must be given in writing to the Community Partnership & Committee Officer by 12 noon 4 working days before the meeting (15 Oct).

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    Minutes:

    There was one written question from Cllr Trefor Hogg re completion of the London Road project.  The question and answer were detailed in the supplementary agenda.

     

    Cllr Hogg felt that there was a design issue especially as the lights did not allow enough time for residents to cross (as raised in a public question).

7/20

BUS STOP CLEARWAYS pdf icon PDF 179 KB

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    Surrey County Council (SCC) proposes to implement new / upgraded bus stop clearways at bus stops along several key bus routes in Surrey Heath, namely bus routes 1, 2, 3, 11 and 34/35. 

    This is part of a package of measures funded by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (EM3 LEP), aimed at increasing the accessibility of bus services and encouraging wider use of public transport.

     

    Clearways are required to ensure that buses can access the bus stop waiting area to ensure step-free access onto/off buses and to aid bus service reliability.

     

    THIS REPORT HAS ATTACHMENTS TO FOLLOW

     

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    Decision:

    The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed that:

     

    (i)    new / upgraded bus stop clearways throughout Surrey Heath (as shown in the Annexes to this report) are approved in consultation with local members.

     

    (ii)   following the approval of the clearways, SCC officers write to adjacent residents and businesses to advise that the bus stop clearways have been approved by the Local Committee, and will therefore be able to be enforced.          

     

    (iii)   any objections from adjacent residents and businesses can be addressed by delegated authority by the Local Highways Manager, or other appropriate role within the Scheme of delegation, and the Chair of the Local Committee.

    REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

     

    Surrey Heath Local Committee agreed to the bus stop clearways at bus stops throughout Surrey Heath, to operate for 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday. This is to ensure that all buses servicing these bus stops are able to provide passengers with step-free access at all times and ensure that there is good visibility for the bus driver to see waiting passengers as well as aiding journey time reliability. This aims to support residents to use public transport across the borough and to make the public transport offer more attractive by making it more reliable.

     

     

    Minutes:

    Declarations of Interest: None.

     

    Officer in attendance: Ian Murdoch, Senior Transport Officer, Passenger Transport

     

    Petitions, Public Questions/Statements: None

     

    The Transport Officer outlined the report, which outlined how the M3 Enterprise Partnership funding would be used to aid bus stop improvements.  This included footways, and kerbing to aid accessibility and clearways that prohibited vehicles from stopping or parking at bus stops, keeping them clear for busses.  It was noted that SCC would like extended hours of service and these improvements would support that.

     

    The maps had been delayed and published in a supplementary, so Members had not had much time to review each location in detail.  It was therefore agreed that the clearways be approved in consultation with members to allow detail and resident views to be considered.

     

    The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed that:

     

    (i)    new / upgraded bus stop clearways throughout Surrey Heath (as shown in the Annexes to this report) are approved in consultation with local members.

     

    (ii)   following the approval of the clearways, SCC officers write to adjacent residents and businesses to advise that the bus stop clearways have been approved by the Local Committee, and will therefore be able to be enforced.     

     

    (iii)  any objections from adjacent residents and businesses can be addressed by delegated authority by the Local Highways Manager, or other appropriate role within the Scheme of delegation, and the Chair of the Local Committee.

    REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

     

    Surrey Heath Local Committee agreed to the bus stop clearways at bus stops throughout Surrey Heath, to operate for 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday. This is to ensure that all buses servicing these bus stops are able to provide passengers with step-free access at all times and ensure that there is good visibility for the bus driver to see waiting passengers as well as aiding journey time reliability. This aims to support residents to use public transport across the borough and to make the public transport offer more attractive by making it more reliable.

     

     

8/20

PIRBRIGHT BENDS SPEED LIMIT pdf icon PDF 917 KB

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    Gole Road, Gapemouth Road, Mytchett Place Road and Grange Road (collectively referred to as the Pirbright bends) have suffered a history of road collisions including several resulting in serious injury and some resulting in death. It is proposed that the existing speed limits on these roads (consisting of either 30mph, 40mph, and national speed limit) are consolidated to a consistent 40mph to enable an average speed camera system to be introduced. This will help to reduce traffic speeds which in turn will reduce the risk and severity of collisions.

     

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    Decision:

    The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed:

     

    (i)    that, based upon the evidence, the start of the 30mph speed limit in Mytchett Place Road is moved from its current location (in Guildford) to a new location (in Surrey Heath) to include the bend at the Keogh Barracks access.

    (ii)   To authorise delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee, and the local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposals described above.

    (iii)  To note that the speed limit be changed to 40mph in the section of the B3012 Gapemouth Road and D3455 Mytchett Place Road that are currently subject to a 30mph speed limit.

    (iv)  To note based upon the evidence, the national speed limit in the B3405 Grange Road and Stanley Hill be reduced to 40mph.

    (v)   To note that an average speed camera system will be installed to enforce the 40mph speed limit.

    (vi)  To note that bend warning sign improvements will be installed to complement the average speed camera system.

    REASONS FOR DECISION:

    A consistent 40mph speed limit will allow the introduction of average speed cameras which will help to reduce traffic speeds and therefore reduce risk and severity of collisions on the Pirbright Bends, where there has been a history of collisions including death and serious injury.

     

     

     

    Minutes:

    Declarations of Interest: None.

     

    Officer in attendance:  Mark Borrett, Road Safety Officer

     

    Petitions, Public Questions/Statements: None

     

    The Road Safety Officer presented the report which outlined the safety reasons for installing average speed cameras along the stretch of road know as the Pirbright Bends.  Members discussed the issue at length and raised the following points:

    ·         The majority of the road was in the Guildford area, with only part in Surrey Heath

    ·         The accident stats supported the project

    ·         Members would prioritise Red Road or the Mytchett triangle above this, but the accident figures do not bear this out

    ·         Safety cameras are the last resort and this site warrants the measures

    ·         If the project saved one life, it was worth it

    ·         Red Road should be added to the forward plan for a future update.

    The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed:

     

    (i)    that, based upon the evidence, the start of the 30mph speed limit in Mytchett Place Road is moved from its current location (in Guildford) to a new location (in Surrey Heath) to include the bend at the Keogh Barracks access.

    (ii)  To authorise delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee, and the local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposals described above.

    (iii)To note that the speed limit be changed to 40mph in the section of the B3012 Gapemouth Road and D3455 Mytchett Place Road that are currently subject to a 30mph speed limit.

    (iv)To note based upon the evidence, the national speed limit in the B3405 Grange Road and Stanley Hill be reduced to 40mph.

    (v)  To note that an average speed camera system will be installed to enforce the 40mph speed limit.

    (vi)To note that bend warning sign improvements will be installed to complement the average speed camera system.

    REASONS FOR DECISION:

    A consistent 40mph speed limit will allow the introduction of average speed cameras which will help to reduce traffic speeds and therefore reduce risk and severity of collisions on the Pirbright Bends, where there has been a history of collisions including death and serious injury.

     

     

     

9/20

TASK GROUPS AND MEMBERSHIP pdf icon PDF 29 KB

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    The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) is asked to review and agree the terms of reference and membership of task groups set by the Committee. 

     

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    Minutes:

    The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) noted the task group report and agreed the following:-

     

    (i)    The terms of reference for the Major Projects Task Group (see Annex 1) and the membership of the task group (SCC Cllrs Edward Hawkins, Trefor Hogg and Richard Tear, SHBC Cllrs Valerie White, Vivienne Chapman and Graham Alleway)

    (ii)    The terms of reference for the Parking Task Group (see Annex 1) with the membership of the task group remaining the same as last year.

    (iii)   The nominations to outside bodies as set out in Annex 1. (Surrey Heath Partnership – Edward Hawkins, Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee – David Lewis and Fairoaks Airport Consultative Committee – Richard Tear)

     

10/20

DECISION TRACKER pdf icon PDF 319 KB

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    To review the decision tracker:-

     

    This includes updates on

     

    1              Ravenscote crossing

    2              Chobham crossing points

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    Minutes:

    The decision tracker was noted.

11/20

FORWARD PLAN pdf icon PDF 11 KB

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    To review the forward plan for 2022.

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    Minutes:

    The forward plan was noted. 

     

    Members asked for the following items to be considered:-

    ·         Rail Services

    ·         Red Road update