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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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received from Cllr Helen Whitcroft. |
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MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING PDF 222 KB
To agree the Minutes of the last meeting held on 21 Oct 2021. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting held on 21 October 2021 were agreed. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
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:
Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made. |
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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.
A30 London Road, Bagshot At the last meeting a petition response was presented to the Committee regarding a speed limit reduction through the village of Bagshot. Further speed monitoring was agreed and an update report has now been provided. The purpose of this update is to present the findings of the surveys, and to provide a more detailed assessment of the measures requested.
Additional documents: Decision: The Local Committee noted that:
(i) A series of speed surveys have been undertaken along the A30 London Road through Bagshot. (ii) The results of these surveys are shown in Table 1 above and all indicate a good general level of compliance with the existing speed limit. (iii) The results of the surveys indicate that, in accordance with the county council’s “Setting Local Speed Limits” policy, a 30mph speed limit could be introduced over the length of the A30 London Road highlighted in Annex 3. A proposal to introduce a 30mph speed limit over this length has therefore been added to programme of road safety schemes to be delivered during the 2022/23 financial year. The proposal also includes the introduction of vehicle activated signs to help encourage compliance with the lower limit. (iv) Further surveys are to be undertaken to assess the following: · Over what length the existing 50mph speed limit on the A30 London Road, which starts approximately 250m north east of the junction with Station Road and Bridge Road, could potentially be reduced to 40mph. · Over what length the existing 50mph speed limit on the A30 London Road, which starts approximately 200m south east of Lupin Close, could potentially be reduced to 40mph. · Any additional reductions in speed limit determined to be appropriate by the further surveys would be progressed in conjunction with the proposed introduction of the 30mph speed limit. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None.
Officer in attendance: Jason Gosden, Highways Officer
Petitions, Public Questions/Statements: One, as detailed
At the last meeting a petition response was presented to the Committee regarding a speed limit reduction through the village of Bagshot. Further speed monitoring was agreed and an update report was presented to the Committee. The update outlined the findings of the surveys. Members thanked the Highways Officer for listening and taking this forward and welcomed the further surveys proposed.
The Local Committee noted that:
(i) A series of speed surveys have been undertaken along the A30 London Road through Bagshot. (ii) The results of these surveys are shown in Table 1 above and all indicate a good general level of compliance with the existing speed limit. (iii) The results of the surveys indicate that, in accordance with the county council’s “Setting Local Speed Limits” policy, a 30mph speed limit could be introduced over the length of the A30 London Road highlighted in Annex 3. A proposal to introduce a 30mph speed limit over this length has therefore been added to programme of road safety schemes to be delivered during the 2022/23 financial year. The proposal also includes the introduction of vehicle activated signs to help encourage compliance with the lower limit. (iv) Further surveys are to be undertaken to assess the following: · Over what length the existing 50mph speed limit on the A30 London Road, which starts approximately 250m north east of the junction with Station Road and Bridge Road, could potentially be reduced to 40mph. · Over what length the existing 50mph speed limit on the A30 London Road, which starts approximately 200m south east of Lupin Close, could potentially be reduced to 40mph. · Any additional reductions in speed limit determined to be appropriate by the further surveys would be progressed in conjunction with the proposed introduction of the 30mph speed limit. |
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WRITTEN PUBLIC QUESTIONS
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 on 18 Feb, four working days before the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no written public questions received. There was no public forum, but 8 members of the public attended and 2 people asked questions regarding Bus stops (see Major Projects update) and the A322 (see Highways Budget Report). |
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WRITTEN MEMBERS QUESTIONS PDF 88 KB
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 on 18 Feb, 4 working days before the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: One question was received from Cllr Helen Whitcroft, regarding installation of yellow lines agreed in the last parking review.
The question and answer were published in the supplementary agenda.
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HIGHWAYS BUDGET 2022/23 PDF 239 KB
The report seeks approval of a programme of highway works for Surrey Heath funded from the Local Committee’s delegated capital and revenue budgets. This includes 2 major schemes, detailed in Annex 1 for signal controlled pedestrian crossings at Ravenscote school and Chobham.
Additional documents: Decision: The Local Committee (Surrey Heath)agreed to:
General
(i) Note that, subject to approval by cabinet, the Local Committee’s devolved highways budget for capital works in 2022/23 is £537,034.
(ii) Agree that, subject to approval by cabinet, the devolved capital budget for highway works be used to progress both capital improvement schemes and member capital allocation as detailed in section 1.
(iii) Authorise that the Highway Engagement & Commissioning Manager in consultation with county members to be able to reallocate budget to reserve schemes should there be a need to change the programme.
(iv) Authorise that the Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager in consultation with county members, be able to allocate any additional funding for schemes, in accordance with any guidance issued surrounding that funding.
Capital Improvement Schemes
(v) Agree that, subject to approval by cabinet, the capital improvement schemes allocation for Surrey Heath be used to progress the Major Integrated Transport Schemes (ITS) programme set out in Annex 1.
Member Capital Allocation
(viii) Note that, subject to approval by cabinet, £50,000 per divisional member is allocated, and up to £15,000 could be allocated to minor ITS, or all £50,000 on capital maintenance (recommended option). The schemes are to be agreed by county members in consultation with the Stakeholder Engagement Officer.
Revenue Maintenance
(ix) Note that the members, subject to approval by cabinet, will continue to receive a Member Local Highways Fund (revenue) allocation of £7,500 per county member to address highway issues in their division; and
(x) Agree that revenue works are to be managed by the Highway Maintenance team on behalf of and in consultation with county members.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS:
To agree, subject to approval by cabinet, a programme of highways works in Surrey Heath for 2022/23, funded from budgets available to enable schemes and works to progress.
Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None.
Officer in attendance: Jason Gosden, Highways Officer
Petitions, Public Questions/Statements: None
The Highways Officer outlined the Highways Budget report. SHBC Councillor Mark Gordon asked whether there would be any chance of getting a crossing point installed on the A322. It was outlined that this was an SCC responsibility and that it was on the list, but that the cost of the project was high and beyond the Local Committee budget. Alternative funding methods continued to be sought and Cllr Gordon was advised to continue to talk with the Divisional Member on this. It was also noted that a scheme for 20mph at Windlesham had not been promoted onto this years list but still remained a priority.
Members were delighted to agree the schemes recommended, which included Ravenscote Crossing and a scheme in Chobham. Thanks were given to Naomi, who had campaigned for changes in Chobham and to Cllr Hawkins who had worked tirelessly to progress the Ravenscote scheme.
The Local Committee (Surrey Heath)agreed to:
General
(i) Note that, subject to approval by cabinet, the Local Committee’s devolved highways budget for capital works in 2022/23 is £537,034.
(ii) Agree that, subject to approval by cabinet, the devolved capital budget for highway works be used to progress both capital improvement schemes and member capital allocation as detailed in section 1.
(iii) Authorise that the Highway Engagement & Commissioning Manager in consultation with county members to be able to reallocate budget to reserve schemes should there be a need to change the programme.
(iv) Authorise that the Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager in consultation with county members, be able to allocate any additional funding for schemes, in accordance with any guidance issued surrounding that funding.
Capital Improvement Schemes
(v) Agree that, subject to approval by cabinet, the capital improvement schemes allocation for Surrey Heath be used to progress the Major Integrated Transport Schemes (ITS) programme set out in Annex 1.
Member Capital Allocation
(viii) Note that, subject to approval by cabinet, £50,000 per divisional member is allocated, and up to £15,000 could be allocated to minor ITS, or all £50,000 on capital maintenance (recommended option). The schemes are to be agreed by county members in consultation with the Stakeholder Engagement Officer.
Revenue Maintenance
(ix) Note that the members, subject to approval by cabinet, will continue to receive a Member Local Highways Fund (revenue) allocation of £7,500 per county member to address highway issues ... view the full minutes text for item 7/20 |
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SAFETY ASSESSMENT FOR ROADS AROUND RAVENSCOTE, TOMLINSCOTE AND ST AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOLS PDF 283 KB
In response to concerns raised by parents, a safety assessment has been undertaken for the roads around the Ravenscote, Tomlinscote and St Augustine’s schools.
The report details the findings and recommendations of the assessment.
Additional documents: Decision: The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) noted:
(i) The findings and recommendations of the safety assessment. · a feasibility study into the provision of improved pedestrian crossing facilities in Old Bisley Road (near its junction with Upper Chobham Road and Chobham Road). · a feasibility study into the introduction of a 20mph zone in the area around the schools (with appropriate supporting features such as traffic calming and parking management measures) REASONS FOR DECISIONS:
The highway measures recommended by the assessment would help to reduce vehicle speeds and make it safer and easier for parents and children to walk, cycle and scoot to school. Encouraging an increase in these sustainable modes of transport would help contribute towards a reduction in car journeys and congestion.
Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None.
Officer in attendance: Jason Gosden, Highways Officer
Petitions, Public Questions/Statements: None
The Highways Officer outlined the report. Members thanked Louise Grainger and everyone who had worked hard to push this forward and make it happen.
The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) noted:
(i) The findings and recommendations of the safety assessment. · a proposal to introduce a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing at the existing speed table adjacent to the Ravenscote school gate in Upper Chobham Road. · a feasibility study into the provision of improved pedestrian crossing facilities in Old Bisley Road (near its junction with Upper Chobham Road and Chobham Road). · a feasibility study into the introduction of a 20mph zone in the area around the schools (with appropriate supporting features such as traffic calming and parking management measures) REASONS FOR DECISIONS:
The highway measures recommended by the assessment would help to reduce vehicle speeds and make it safer and easier for parents and children to walk, cycle and scoot to school. Encouraging an increase in these sustainable modes of transport would help contribute towards a reduction in car journeys and congestion.
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MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE BRIEFING PDF 7 KB
To receive an update on Major Projects in Surrey Heath. Additional documents: Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None.
Officer in attendance: Kevin Ratnasingham, SCC Projects Officer
Petitions, Public Questions/Statements: None
The Projects Officer outlined the major schemes that were being undertaken in Surrey Heath – namely the A30 London Road improvements and the Gold Grid Bus project.
The A30 improvements project had been delivered on time and to budget and this success might lead to further funding becoming available. The bus improvement project also involved the introduction of bus stop clearways which did have some impacts on residents parking.
Rachel Woodward, Kings Ride resident stated that the bus stop clearway works had been undertaken without any consultation and asked whether they could therefore be reversed. Cllr Hogg apologised that full consultation had not taken place before the lines were put in place and that this had been raised with Officers and changes made. Work was ongoing to look at future proposed works and these would be fully consulted upon prior to any installation.
The Project Officer also stated that processes and procedures would be followed in future and that SCC would take onboard the comments and feedback. |
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To update the Committee on decisions and actions that are outstanding. Additional documents: Minutes: The decision tracker was noted. |
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To review the forward plan of decision items for future meetings. Additional documents: Minutes: The forward plan was noted. |