Agenda, decisions and minutes
PDF 383 KBVenue: The New Chamber, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, RH2 0SH
Contact: Nikkie Thornton-Bryar, Partnership Committee Officer
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive any apologies for absence.
Apologies have been sent in advance from Cllr Mark Brunt, Cllr Kulka Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received from Cllrs Mark Brunt, Nick Harrison, Andy Lynch and Steve Kulka. Cllr Natalie Bramhall joined the meeting on line. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting (held on 1 March 2021) were agreed as a true record of the meeting. |
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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 Members 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 Additional documents: Minutes: Cllr Luke Bennett declared an interest in Item 7 – Holly Lane as the traffic calming measures were in his division.
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FORMAL PUBLIC QUESTIONS
To answer any questions from residents or businesses within the Reigate and Banstead Borough 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 4 working days before the meeting.
One question has already been submitted from Horley Town Council regarding Wheatfield Way traffic calming measures. Additional documents: Minutes: One formal public question was received from Horley Town Council regarding traffic calming measures at Wheatfield Way, Horley.
The question and the written answer were published in the supplementary agenda. Town Councillor Mike George attended the meeting and raised the following issues:
Cllrs were concerned about road safety and speeding issues in Wheatfield Way, there had been a number of incidents where cars had driven into people’s gardens. The Highway Engagement & Commissioning Manager explained that Surrey County Council took road safety very seriously however there were other roads that had already been prioritised for improvements based on road safety evidence. The Council were open to reductions in speed limits where speeds were 24 miles per hour or slower based on the County Road Safety Policy.
Cllr Schofield informed the Committee that 2 bollards had been missing for at least the last 2 years in Wheatfield Way.
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FORMAL MEMBER QUESTIONS
To receive any questions from Members under Standing Order 47. Notice should be given in writing to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer before 12 noon 4 working days before the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no formal member questions received. |
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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 has been received regarding Winkworth Road and the petition details and response are attached. Additional documents: Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None Officers attending: Zena Curry, Highways Officer Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: One There was one petition received regarding the poor quality road surface on Winkworth Road. A petition response had been prepared, outlining the remedial works that were taking place. The petitioner, Brian Ransom was in attendance and raised the following questions: 1. How many noisy road joints on Winkworth Road would be rectified? (He believed there were over 80 on the road.) 2. How much budget is being given to this and how many joints are being prioritised? 3. Could the drainage issues be dealt with as the same time? The Highway Engagement & Commissioning Manager informed the committee of the good news that a package of drainage scheme repairs for this area including some funding had been put together and would hopefully progress before the end of the financial year. Action: Highway Engagement & Commissioning Manager will take the questions back to colleagues to find out the number of joints to be repaired. The Local Committee NOTED the comments.
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Following an investigation into a pattern of road collisions on Holly Lane (Banstead), it was noted that the existing 60mph national speed limit for this road was inappropriate and an anomaly in comparison to the speed limit on adjoining roads. Using the assessment process described in Surrey County Council’s “Setting Local Speed Limits” policy, it is proposed that the existing 60mph national speed limit is reduced to 40mph.
As part of a separate rural speed limits review project, it was noted that the existing 60mph national speed limits on Park Lane, Clayhall Lane and Whitehall Lane (Reigate) were also inappropriate and an anomaly in comparison to the speed limits on adjoining and nearby roads. It is proposed that the existing 60mph national speed limit is reduced to 30mph on Park Lane, and Clayhall Lane, and 20mph on Whitehall Lane in accordance with Surrey County Council’s “Setting Local Speed Limits” policy. Additional documents: Decision: The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed, based on the evidence:
i) That the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 40mphon Holly Lane (Banstead), between the existing 30mph speed limit adjacent to the junction with Holly Lane West, and the existing 30 mph speed limit adjacent to the entrance to the Holly Lane car park for Banstead Woods. ii) That the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 30mph on Park Lane (Reigate), between the existing 30 mph speed limit approximately 60m to the north of the junction with Wesley Close at the northern end, and the junction with Park Lane East at the southern end. iii) That the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 30 mph on Clayhall Lane between the existing 30 mph on Park Lane East at the northern end and the junction with Slipshatch Road at the southern end. iv) That the existing speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 20mph on Whitehall Lane between the junction with Sandcross Lane at the northern end and the junction with Slipshatch Road at the southern end. v) To Authorise the advertisement of a notice in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to implement the proposed speed limit changes, revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement the change, and, subject to no objections being upheld, that the order be made; vi) To Authorise delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee and the relevant local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposal. vii) To Note that if the reductions in speed limit have not been successful, then further engineering measures or a return to the original higher speed limit may be necessary. Reasons for decision: Reducing the speed limit on these roads will help to manage vehicle speeds to a level more appropriate to the use of road and will reduce the risk and severity of collisions. Lower speeds can also reduce air and noise pollution, and make it easier and more pleasant to walk, cycle and ride horses.
Minutes: Declarations of Interest: Cllr Luke Bennett declared an interest as this scheme was in his division. Officers attending: Duncan Knox, Road Safety Officer Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) AGREED, based on the evidence:
i) That the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 40mphon Holly Lane (Banstead), between the existing 30mph speed limit adjacent to the junction with Holly Lane West, and the existing 30 mph speed limit adjacent to the entrance to the Holly Lane car park for Banstead Woods. ii) That the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 30mph on Park Lane (Reigate), between the existing 30 mph speed limit approximately 60m to the north of the junction with Wesley Close at the northern end, and the junction with Park Lane East at the southern end. iii) That the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 30 mph on Clayhall Lane between the existing 30 mph on Park Lane East at the northern end and the junction with Slipshatch Road at the southern end. iv) That the existing speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 20mph on Whitehall Lane between the junction with Sandcross Lane at the northern end and the junction with Slipshatch Road at the southern end. v) To Authorise the advertisement of a notice in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to implement the proposed speed limit changes, revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement the change, and, subject to no objections being upheld, that the order be made; vi) To Authorise delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee and the relevant local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposal. vii) To Note that if the reductions in speed limit have not been successful, then further engineering measures or a return to the original higher speed limit may be necessary. Reasons for decision: Reducing the speed limit on these roads will help to manage vehicle speeds to a level more appropriate to the use of road and will reduce the risk and severity of collisions. Lower speeds can also reduce air and noise pollution, and make it easier and more pleasant to walk, cycle and ride horses.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND DECISIONS TRACKER [FOR INFORMATION]
To review the decision tracker and agree to remove closed items. Additional documents: Minutes: The Local Committee NOTED the decision tracker, and made the following comments.
Cllr Ashford asked whether there was any update on when vehicle activated signs would be installed in Chipstead Lane.
Cllr Bramhall gave an update on Gatton Park Rd scheme which would hopefully be agreed by March 2022 and updates on other schemes including the Pendleton Rd scheme.
Action: The Road Safety & Sustainable School Travel Team Manager to feedback to Cllr Ashford when vehicle activated signs would be installed in Chipstead Lane.
Action: Committee and Partnership Officer to change the comment on the Decision Tracker regarding the Three Arches as this didn’t need a task group.
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FORWARD PLAN [FOR INFORMATION]
The Local Committee (Reigate and Banstead) will note the contents of the forward plan. Additional documents: Minutes: The Local Committee NOTED the forward plan. |