Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Contact: Sarah Quinn, Community Partnership and Committee Officer Reigate Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SH
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE (AGENDA ITEM ONLY)
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Broad, De Save and Powell. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (AGENDA ITEM ONLY)
To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record. The minutes will be available in the committee room half an hour before the start of the meeting, or online at www.surreycc.gov.uk/reigateandbanstead or by contacting the Community Partnership and Committee Officer. Minutes: The minutes were agreed as an accurate record of the previous meeting. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST (AGENDA ITEM ONLY)
To receive any declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.
Notes: · Each Member must declare any interest that is disclosable under the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012, unless it is already listed for that Member in the Council’s Register of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests.
· 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).
· If the interest has not yet been disclosed in that Register, the Member must, as well as disclosing it at the meeting, notify the Monitoring Officer of it within 28 days.
· If a Member has a disclosable interest, the Member must not vote or speak on the agenda item in which it arises, or do anything to influence other Members in regard to that item. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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PETITIONS (AGENDA ITEM ONLY)
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.
Minutes: None. |
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FORMAL PUBLIC QUESTIONS (AGENDA ITEM ONLY)
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 four working days before the meeting. Minutes: One formal public question was received. A response was tabled and is attached to the minutes as Appendix A.
[Mr Long asked a supplementary question. He wished to know why the police felt it was appropriate for the speed limit to remain unchanged. The Area Highways Manager responded that the police would not advise a reduction in the speed limit if there was no means of enforcing it; the nature of Rocky Lane meant that there was no safe place to position a police car to monitor speeds. However, signage and other safety measures, such as vehicle activated signs could be considered. The Chairman advised the Local Member for Merstham and Banstead South to discuss this with the Area Highways Manager.]
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FORMAL MEMBER QUESTIONS (AGENDA ITEM ONLY)
To receive any questions from Members under Standing Order 47. Notice should be given in writing to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer before 12.00pm four working days before the meeting. Minutes: None. |
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LOCAL COMMITTEE TASK GROUP REPRESENTATION 2013-14 (NON-EXECUTIVE FUNCTION)
The Local Committee is asked to review and agree the terms of reference and membership of the Youth Task Group and the Local Sustainable Transport Fund Task Group for 2013-14.
(Report and Annexes 1 and 2 attached) Additional documents: Minutes: Resolution:
The Local Committee AGREED:
(i) The terms of reference of the Youth Task Group and the Local Sustainable Transport Fund Task Group as set out in Annexes 1 and 2 of the report submitted.
(ii) To establish a Redhill Parking Task Group according to the terms of reference set out in Annex 3 of the report as tabled (attached to the minutes as Appendix B).
(iii) The membership of these task groups for 2013-14 as follows:
· Youth Task Group – Mr Jonathan Essex, Mrs Dorothy Ross-Tomlin, Ms Barbara Thomson, Cllr Ms Sarah Finch, Cllr Mrs Rachel Turner plus one Borough Council vacancy.
· Local Sustainable Transport Fund Task Group – Mrs Natalie Bramhall, Mr Jonathan Essex, Mr Bob Gardner, Dr Zully Grant-Duff, Cllr Julian Ellacott, Cllr Ms Sarah Finch plus one Borough Council vacancy.
· Redhill Parking Task Group – Mrs Natalie Bramhall, Mr Jonathan Essex, Cllr Julian Ellacott, Cllr Ms Sarah Finch.
· The Chairman and Vice-Chairman to be ex-officio Members of each task group (where they are not an ordinary Member). |
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LOCAL PREVENTION FRAMEWORK - TASK GROUP RECOMMENDATION (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION)
The recommendation for the of award of funding is the culmination of several months’ work by the Youth Task Group that will result in services being commissioned by the local committee in response to local need. The focus of the work will be to reduce the risk factors that are predictors of young people becoming Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) in Reigate and Banstead.
The Local Committee is responsible for commissioning services to prevent young people becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training within their local area. The Youth Task Group has recently met and received presentations from a range of potential suppliers. This papers sets out their recommendation as to who the funding should be awarded to.
(Report attached) Decision: The Committee APPROVED the Youth Task Group recommendation to award a funding agreement for a twenty-four month period from 1 September 2013 to the following provider:
· Reigate and Redhill YMCA for 100% of the contract value (£139,500 p.a.) to prevent young people from becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) in Reigate and Banstead.
REASON: To support the Council’s priority to achieve full participation; that is, for 100% of young people aged 16 to 19 to be in education, training or employment. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: Jeremy Crouch, Contracts Performance Officer, Services for Young People
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· Dr Zully Grant-Duff, Chairman of the Youth Task Group 2012-13, explained that the Task Group had met with officers from Surrey County Council and Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, along with three young people from the borough, to listen to presentations by the shortlisted organisations. Each bid was scored following a question and answer session, and the Task Group unanimously agreed that Reigate and Redhill YMCA was the preferred bidder, based on the variety of activities offered, including an outreach service, and the level of innovation demonstrated. She also noted the contribution of the young people to the discussion and the interesting and effective questions they asked. · Clarification was sought regarding the areas of Horley covered, as “Horley East and West and Court Lodge” effectively covered the whole town. The officer replied that this was a recognition of the fact that young people in Horley moved around more than young people in other parts of the borough, and a need to make bidders aware that they would need to deliver in all parts of Horley. Court Lodge Road had been identified as a specific area of need for focused work. · Members wished to know the criteria against which the bids had been scored. The officer highlighted paragraphs 2.4 and 2.5 of the report submitted, which set out the salient parts of the needs specification. He explained that bidders were asked to complete a logical framework, demonstrating the outcomes of the work offered. They also needed to meet the National Youth Agency Quality Mark. · Mr Michael Gosling, speaking as Cabinet Member for Public Health, noted that the Public Health department had a contract with Virgin Care to provide support and advice on teenage pregnancy, and that the Health and Wellbeing Board had asked all providers to look at mental health needs; he stated that the Local Prevention Framework needed to be in alignment with this work. It was also noted that the borough council had provided core funding to an organisation providing counselling services in schools. The officer reported that a start-up pack was being produced for all providers, including details of other work taking place which they would need to be aware of. He expected that Local Prevention Framework providers would speak to other local providers to ensure that work is joined up and not duplicated. · Clarification was sought regarding the current provider of the Local Prevention Framework. The officer informed Members that Redhill and Reigate YMCA currently delivered work in the borough alongside other providers as part of the Surrey Youth Consortium.
Resolution:
The Committee APPROVED the Youth Task Group recommendation to award a funding agreement for a twenty-four month period from 1 September 2013 to the following provider:
· Reigate and Redhill YMCA for 100% of the contract value (£139,500 p.a.) to prevent young people from becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) ... view the full minutes text for item 31/13 |
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SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - COMMISSIONS IN REIGATE & BANSTEAD 2012-13 (INFORMATION ITEM)
The purpose of this report is to update the Local Committee on the progress we have made towards participation for all young people in Reigate and Banstead in post-16 education, training and employment during 2012-13.
(Report and Annexes 1 and 2 attached) Additional documents: Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officers attending: Jeremy Crouch, Contracts Performance Officer, Services for Young People and Mike Abbott, Chief Executive, Surrey Youth Focus (reporting to Members on the contract to deliver the Youth Small Grants Scheme on behalf of Services for Young People)
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· Clarification was sought regarding some of the figures in Annex 1 under Key Achievements for the Year. The officer explained that the first bullet point referred to Services for Young People as a whole (including the Youth Support Service), and the second bullet point referred specifically to the Local Prevention Framework. It was also emphasised that these figures are not static as young people are constantly moving in and out of the NEET cohort. · Members requested further information on the work taking place with young people who are difficult to engage with. The officer reported that they would receive intensive support and a package would be created around the young person. Some young people required up to two years of intensive work. · Concerns were raised regarding the transition to adulthood post-18. The officer explained that services did continue post-18, and that the raising of the compulsory education age to 18 would have an impact on young people in that age category. · Discussion took place regarding the provision of services in Redhill. It was noted that the Redhill Youth Consortium currently provided a voluntary-sector funded youth club in Redhill, and that Reigate and Redhill YMCA would be working intensively in Redhill under the Local Prevention Framework. Services for Young People would explore options for providing a statutory service, but budgetary constraints may be an issue. The officer agreed that Redhill was an area of need, and this had been reflected in the local specification for the Local Prevention Framework. Members representing Redhill requested that future funding be secured. · Concerns were raised regarding the status of Merstham’s youth centre, the Oakley, which had not received a Level 1 grading. The officer responded that the Oakley had been declared unfit for purpose, and youth work was currently taking place at St Nicholas School and in the community. This, together with the recent arrival of the lead youth worker for Merstham, had meant that the assessment had been postponed until September. It was also noted that the number of youth work hours delivered in Merstham had increased since the data in the report had been produced. · Concerns were raised that the report did not include data on non-SCC provided services. The officer replied that there was no mechanism for reporting for voluntary-run groups, and that it was not possible to ask them to deliver to the National Youth Agency standard. There was a possibility that Raven Housing Trust could provide information on the Redhill Youth Club and he would follow up on this. The Vice-Chairman added that SCC did contribute to the funding of youth work in Redhill, including the Redhill Youth Club and Youth Cafe via the Community Safety ... view the full minutes text for item 32/13 |
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OPERATION HORIZON - 5 YEAR MAINTENANCE PLAN (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION)
Operation Horizon is a new targeted investment programme for road maintenance, and has been achieved through two key actions:
· Increased funding – Cabinet has added £25m to the road maintenance budget over the next 5 years, resulting in a total £100m budget. · Contract savings – The project will deliver 16%-20% saving on existing contract rates, enabling £16m - £20m to be re-invested in Surrey’s roads.
Combined, the actions above will enable a total investment programme of nearly £120m to replace the worst 500km (10%) of Surrey’s roads.
For Reigate and Banstead in particular, the new programme will result on £12m being invested in the local road network and will enable 70km of road (14% of total network) to be re-surfaced over 150 separate road schemes.
A further £2m will be invested in the A25 to resurface 16.5km of network, with the 6km stretch between Reigate and Godstone (via Redhill) completely rebuilt.
This report seeks Local Committee approval for the identified roads which will be resurfaced in Reigate and Banstead under Operation Horizon.
Report and Annex 1attached Additional documents: Decision: The Committee:
(i) NOTED the decision made by the Cabinet on 26 March 2013 to allocated capital monies to Operation Horizon as detailed in the Medium Term Financial Plan.
(ii) APPROVED the Operation Horizon programme for Reigate and Banstead, and that the 70km of road across the defined scheme list detailed in Annex 1 to the report submitted, is resurfaced over the investment period.
(iii) AGREED that Surrey Highways produce an annual report in March 2014 confirming to Local Committee the programme’s progress and success to date.
REASON: 17% of the County’s roads are classified as “poor”, requiring structural repair. Operation Horizon will seek to address this structural issue by rebuilding a minimum of 10% of the road network and over the investment period will realise £16m to £20m in savings, all of which will be fully re-invested in the highway network.
The investment programme will not completely resolve the wider road maintenance backlog (estimated at £200m), however, it is intended to reduce the number of roads classified as “poor” by 50% and will be a significant step in improving the overall road network. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officers attending: Mark Borland, Projects and Contracts Group Manager, Surrey Highways, Jane Young, Carriageway Team Leader, Surrey Highways and Lloyd Allen, Construction Manager, May Gurney.
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· The Chairman thanked officers for working with Members on the formulation of the list, particularly regarding the re-prioritisation of Linkfield Lane, Redhill. · Clarification was sought as to the funding for repairs to the A25 between Reigate and Redhill and whether this was separate from the Highways budget for the following year. Officers confirmed that it was. · Concerns were raised regarding the inclusion of Charlesfield Road and Montfort Road, Horley, as Charlesfield Road had already been repaired and Montfort Road was on the list for Local Structural Repair. Officers explained that Charlesfield Road may require surface treatment in the future, otherwise it would be removed from the list. An alternative use for the funding set aside for Montfort Road could be discussed. · A query regarding the prioritisation of Pound Road, Banstead was raised. Officers reported that all roads had been assessed for need but individual roads could be discussed with Members as necessary. · The issue of footpaths and kerbs was discussed. Officers reported that footpaths had been captured under Operation Horizon and kerbs would be replaced as necessary. · Concerns were raised regarding works by utility companies and the possibility of introducing a road pricing scheme. Officers noted that a permit scheme would be introduced from December 2013, and the success of this would be assessed before a road pricing scheme could be explored. · Members wished to know why the A23 had not been included in the same way as the A25 as this was also a major route through Surrey. Officers explained that, due to funding constraints, the A25 had been prioritised as it was in greater need of repair. The A23 and A217 would be looked at in future, and it was emphasised that all roads would continue to be made safe as necessary. · Members wished to know if the programme for the A25 included the section under the railway bridge at Redhill Station. Officers confirmed that it did.
Resolution:
The Committee:
(i) NOTED the decision made by the Cabinet on 26 March 2013 to allocated capital monies to Operation Horizon as detailed in the Medium Term Financial Plan.
(ii) APPROVED the Operation Horizon programme for Reigate and Banstead, and that the 70km of road across the defined scheme list detailed in Annex 1 to the report submitted, is resurfaced over the investment period.
(iii) AGREED that Surrey Highways produce an annual report in March 2014 confirming to Local Committee the programme’s progress and success to date. |
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REDHILL BALANCED NETWORK - UPDATE (EXECUTIVE DECISION)
This paper is to update members on the current status of the Redhill Balanced Network project and decisions delegated to certain members by this committee.
The Local Committee delegated authority to certain members to enable officers to progress the project during the spring of 2013. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced on the 31 May 2013 that the Local Pinch Point Fund bid was successful.
This is excellent news and now allows the construction works to commence during September 2013.
(Report and Annexes A and B attached)
Additional documents: Decision: The Committee:
(i) NOTED the decisions made by delegated Members.
(ii) NOTED the announcement made by the Department for Transport on 31 May 2013 that the Redhill Balanced Network bid was successful.
(iii) AGREED the additional shared (segregated) cycle links as indicated in Annex A to the report submitted.
REASONS: To enable the proposed works to progress. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: Paul Fishwick, Local Sustainable Transport Fund Project Manager
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· The Chairman congratulated the officer on the news of the successful bid to the Department for Transport Local Pinch Point Fund, which she felt was an excellent example of partnership working between the County Council and Borough Council. The Local Member for Redhill West and Meadvale concurred, and added that Luci Mould, Policy and Regeneration Manager for Reigate and Banstead Borough Council had also been instrumental in helping to achieve this. · Concerns were raised regarding the need for taxis to be aware of pedestrians and cyclists in Station Road. The officer noted that it was proposed that the areas highlighted in the eastern part of Station Road would join up, and details would be brought to the next meeting of the LSTG Task Group. · Members wished to know if cycle parking would be provided at the new station car park, as there was currently no cycle route proposed at area 5 on the map in Annex A. The officer stated that the proposal for area 5 was no longer going ahead as this formed part of Solum Regeneration’s plans for the Redhill Station redevelopment.
Resolution:
The Committee:
(i) NOTED the decisions made by delegated Members.
(ii) NOTED the announcement made by the Department for Transport on 31 May 2013 that the Redhill Balanced Network bid was successful.
(iii) AGREED the additional shared (segregated) cycle links as indicated in Annex A to the report submitted. |
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TRAVEL SMART LOCAL SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT FUND PROGRAMME (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION)
In June 2012, Surrey County Council was successful in securing an award of £14.3 million in funding from the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). This is in addition to the award of £3.9 million LSTF Key Component secured in July 2011. Both grants are for the period up to 31 March 2015 and jointly form the Surrey Travel SMART programme. As part of the Surrey Travel SMART programme, a total of £4.8 million has been allocated for sustainable travel improvements in Redhill/Reigate.
This paper is separated into two parts. The first provides an overview of the Travel SMART programme and the second asks Members to consider Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to enable works on cycle route improvements to take place during 2013-14.
(Report and Annexes A to D attached) Additional documents: Decision: The Committee:
(i) NOTED the overview of the Travel SMART programme and progress made in 2012-13.
(ii) In respect of Route 1A (via New Battlebridge Lane):
a) APPROVED conversion to shared pedestrian and cycle use at the northern footway of New Battlebridge Lane and a short section of London Road between the service road and New Battlebridge Lane, as detailed in paragraphs 2.17 to 2.23 of the report submitted.
b) APPROVED a highway widening line of 1.0m on the vacant site at the north-east corner of London Road and New Battlebridge Lane for the purposes of increasing the footway from its current 2.2m width to 3.2m.
(iii) In respect of Route 1B (via Alpine Road):
a) APPROVED conversion of the footways adjoining the A23 London Road and a short section of Alpine Road to shared use for pedestrians and cyclists, as detailed in paragraphs 2.24 to 2.28 of the report submitted.
b) APPROVED the widening of the footpath linking London Road with Alpine Road, and permitting the link to be used by pedestrians and cyclists.
Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: Marc Woodall, Travel SMART Engagement Team Manager and Harris Vallianatos, Engagement Officer
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· A question was asked regarding the provision of a toucan crossing across London Road. Officers confirmed that the existing pelican crossing would remain in place. There were no plans to convert this to a toucan crossing at this stage, as the costs were disproportionate to the need. · Further detail on Routes 1A and 1B was requested, as well as information on how the cycle route would navigate the Holmethorpe Industrial Estate. Officers reported that further details would be brought to the LSTF Task Group in July. · Concerns were raised that the northern part of the borough was not being considered. Officers highlighted some of the measures which would benefit the whole borough, including the Bike It programme which was particularly popular in the Banstead area. · A question was asked regarding the ongoing maintenance costs of the proposed information screens. Officers reported that a five year maintenance package had been included in the deal, after which the costs would be subsumed into the countywide information screens programme. · Concerns were raised regarding the proposed use of private land at the end of Alpine Road for Route 1B. Officers reported that no objections had been received from residents, and the plans only involved the installation of signage (Post meeting note – officers have confirmed that the 2 metre wide footway along the length of the western side of Alpine Road is adopted highway, and therefore enjoys full legal public access, and has been converted to shared-use for pedestrians and cyclists). · Members wished to know if it was possible for a smaller Brompton Cycle dock to be installed at Reigate Station. Officers reported that they were still in discussions regarding the installation of a dock at Redhill Station. No funding had been allocated for Reigate Station, but there is a possibility of the Business Forum funding this. · A question was asked regarding bus corridors and whether further bus lanes would be installed. Officers confirmed that this was not planned due to lack of road space, but journey times could be improved via other measures, such as the installation of bus priority at traffic signals. · It was suggested that funding electric scooters may help in encouraging people back to work. Officers replied that this was being looked into, and it was noted that a scheme called “Wheels to Work” was being operated by East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership.
Resolution:
The Committee:
(i) NOTED the overview of the Travel SMART programme and progress made in 2012-13.
(ii) In respect of Route 1A (via New Battlebridge Lane):
a) APPROVED conversion to shared pedestrian and cycle use at the northern footway of New Battlebridge Lane and a short section of London Road between the service road and New Battlebridge Lane, as detailed in paragraphs 2.17 to 2.23 of the report submitted.
b) APPROVED a highway widening line of 1.0m on ... view the full minutes text for item 35/13 |
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HIGHWAY SCHEMES UPDATE (INFORMATION ITEM)
At the 4 March 2013 Local Committee, Members agreed a programme of revenue and capital highway works in Reigate and Banstead. Delegated Authority was given to enable the forward programme to be progressed without the need to bring further reports to the Local Committee for decision. This report sets out recent progress.
(Report and Annex 1 attached) Minutes: [The Vice-Chairman took the chair for this item.]
Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: John Lawlor, South East Area Team Manager, Surrey Highways
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· Members wished to know if new signs from the A217 to the Albert Road North Industrial Estate in Reigate were planned. Officers confirmed that they were liaising with the central team at County Hall regarding this. · A question was asked regarding progress at Woodhatch Road. Officers reported that work was due to start soon. · Clarification was sought as to whether the bus gate works at Frenches Road included safety measures. Officers reported that this was yet to be programmed. The £10,000 budget included safety measures, but works on the barrier should not come from the Local Structural Repair budget. · Officers noted a request that works on Montfort Rise be completed within one year.
Resolution:
The Committee NOTED the report for information.
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Following a fatality on the A217 Dovers Green Road in the vicinity of the junction with Ironsbottom, the local Member for Horley West, Salfords and Sidlow requested that a speed assessment be carried out on the A217 Dovers Green Road / Reigate Road. Speed limit assessments have recently been carried out, following the process set out in Surrey’s Speed Management Policy. This process identifies the ‘preferred’ speed limit for each road assessed and compares it to the existing speed limit. As a result of this assessment it is proposed that the existing 50mph speed limit between the 30mph terminal at Dovers Green Road and a point approximately 100m south of Ironsbottom is reduced to 40mph. The 50mph speed limit south from this point to the Reigate & Banstead boundary remains unchanged. This report seeks approval for the changes to the speed limit in accordance with Surrey’s policy.
(Report and Annexes 1 and 2 attached)
Additional documents: Decision: The Committee:
(i) NOTED the results of the speed limit assessments undertaken.
(ii) AGREED that, based upon the evidence, the speed limit between the existing 30mph terminal at Dovers Green Road and the southern boundary of Fir Tree Cottage, approximately 100m south of Ironsbottom, be reduced to 40mph.
(iii)AGREED that the Chairman write to the Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and Environment requesting that the speed limit be decreased from 50mph to 40mph from the southern boundary of Fir Tree Cottage southward to the Reigate and Banstead Borough boundary with Mole Valley.
(iv)AUTHORISED the advertisement of a notice in accordance with the Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effects of which will be to implement the proposed speed limit changes and revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement changes, and subject to no objections received in connection with the proposals; and
(v) AUTHORISED delegation of authority to the Area Team Manger in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee and the relevant local Divisional Members to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposals.
REASON: To enable changes to the speed limit on the A217 Dovers Green Road/Reigate Road in accordance with Surrey’s speed limit policy.
Members believed that reducing the speed limit to 40mph on the section of road referred to in (iii) above would improve safety, and noted that changes to the highway were proposed in connection with the Horley North West Sector housing development. The final decision to change a speed limit against officer advice rests with the Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and Environment. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: John Lawlor, South East Area Highways Team Manager, Surrey Highways
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· Members noted that the A217 was a major route to Gatwick Airport, and that concerns about speed had been raised on a number of occasions. The police were unable to monitor speeds on the road due to the lack of a safe location to park a vehicle. The road has many entrances to residential properties, and is an undulating road with dips. · Members noted that a new roundabout was planned at the proposed entrance to the Horley North West Sector housing development. The speed limit on approach to the roundabout would be 40mph. Members discussed the merits of reducing the speed limit to 40mph along the entire road and were generally in support, noting that the Chairman would need to write to the Cabinet Member for Transport, Environment and Highways to request this since this went against official guidance from the Department for Transport (recommendation (iii) was amended accordingly).
Resolution:
The Committee:
(i) NOTED the results of the speed limit assessments undertaken.
(ii) AGREED that, based upon the evidence, the speed limit between the existing 30mph terminal at Dovers Green Road and the southern boundary of Fir Tree Cottage, approximately 100m south of Ironsbottom, be reduced to 40mph.
(iii) AGREED that the Chairman write to the Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and Environment requesting that the speed limit be decreased from 50mph to 40mph from the southern boundary of Fir Tree Cottage southward to the Reigate and Banstead Borough boundary with Mole Valley.
(iv)AUTHORISED the advertisement of a notice in accordance with the Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effects of which will be to implement the proposed speed limit changes and revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement changes, and subject to no objections received in connection with the proposals; and
(v) AUTHORISED delegation of authority to the Area Team Manger in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee and the relevant local Divisional Members to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposals. |
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YEW TREE BOTTOM ROAD, EPSOM DOWNS - PROPOSED FOOTWAY (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION)
Adult Social Care is promoting the construction of a new length of footway in Yew Tree Bottom Road to link to the existing footway. The scheme would require localised realignment of the carriageway. The footway would enable their service users to safely access the exiting footway network. To facilitate early construction of this scheme, the Local Committee is asked to approve the new length of footway in Yew Tree Bottom Road, subject to a commitment from Adult Social Care to fund the works in full.
(Report and Annexes 1 and 2 attached) Additional documents: Decision: The Committee APPROVED the proposed new length of footway outside nos. 9, 11 and 11A Yew Tree Bottom Road and associated realignment of the carriageway, subject to funding in full by Adult Social Care and consultation with those residents directly affected by the scheme.
REASON: To provide a safe link to the existing footway network for the residents living in Adult Social Care accommodation in Yew Tree Bottom Road. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: John Lawlor, South East Area Highways Team Manager, Surrey Highways
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· Concerns were raised regarding the slope, which may require regarding, and the loss of trees. Officers agreed to look into these issues as part of the final design.
Resolution:
The Committee APPROVED the proposed new length of footway outside nos. 9, 11 and 11A Yew Tree Bottom Road and associated realignment of the carriageway, subject to funding in full by Adult Social Care and consultation with those residents directly affected by the scheme. |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY IN REIGATE AND BANSTEAD 2013-14 (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION)
Surrey County Council is a statutory partner on the Reigate and Banstead Community Safety Partnership (CSP). The Local Committee has been delegated £3,226 to support the work of the CSP in 2013-14. The Committee is asked to agree that the Community Partnership Manager manages and authorises expenditure from the budget delegated to the Local Committee in accordance with the Local Committee’s decision, according to the Community Safety Strategy priorities.
(Report and Annex 1 attached) Additional documents: Decision: The Committee:
(i) NOTED the Reigate and Banstead Community Safety Partnership’s priorities for 2013-14, but requested that a more realistic recognition of the contribution of all partners, including Surrey County Council, be included in the 2014-15 Community Safety Plan.
(ii) NOMINATED Mrs Kay Hammond to represent the Local Committee on the CSP in 2013-14, with Mrs Dorothy Ross-Tomlin as deputy.
(iii) AGREED that the community safety budget of £3,226 that has been delegated to the Local Committee be transferred to the CSP.
(iv)AGREED that the Community Partnerships Manager manages and authorises expenditure from the budget delegated to the Local Committee in accordance with (iii) above.
REASON: Surrey County Council is a Responsible Authority on the CSP and has a responsibility to be represented at its meetings. Contributing delegated funding will help to ensure that the CSP has a sufficient budget to fund projects aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.
Members felt that the full contribution of partners, including Surrey County Council via its centralised budgets for young people, domestic abuse and drug and alcohol work, was not recognised in the CSP Plan for 2013-14. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: Sarah Quinn, Community Partnership and Committee Officer
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· Whilst agreeing with the Community Safety Partnership’s priorities for 2013-14, Members raised concerns that the Community Safety Plan did not accurately reflect the full contribution made by Surrey County Council to the delivery of community safety in the borough, for example via its centralised budgets for services for young people, domestic abuse outreach services and drug and alcohol work. They requested that a more realistic recognition of the contribution of all partners, including Surrey County Council, be included in the 2014-15 Plan (and amended recommendation (i) accordingly).
Resolution:
The Committee:
(i) NOTED the Reigate and Banstead Community Safety Partnership’s priorities for 2013-14, but requested that a more realistic recognition of the contribution of all partners, including Surrey County Council, be included in the 2014-15 Community Safety Plan.
(ii) NOMINATED Mrs Kay Hammond to represent the Local Committee on the CSP in 2013-14, with Mrs Dorothy Ross-Tomlin as deputy.
(iii) AGREED that the community safety budget of £3,226 that has been delegated to the Local Committee be transferred to the CSP.
(iv)AGREED that the Community Partnerships Manager manages and authorises expenditure from the budget delegated to the Local Committee in accordance with (iii) above. |
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CABINET FORWARD PLAN (AGENDA ITEM ONLY)
To note the report attached. Minutes: The Committee NOTED the report for information. |
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LOCAL COMMITTEE FORWARD PLAN (AGENDA ITEM ONLY)
To note the report attached. Minutes: The Committee NOTED the report for information. |
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LOCAL COMMITTEE CAPITAL ALLOCATIONS [URGENT ITEM]
Minutes: [The Chairman agreed to take this as an urgent item due to the fact that the applicant requires funding by mid-July 2013 in order to progress with works. The report was tabled and is attached to the minutes as Appendix C.]
Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: Sandra Brown, Community Partnerships Team Leader (East)
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None
Member Discussion – key points:
· The officer emphasised the fact that in future, capital bids would be discussed privately at informal meetings. However, due to the timescales associated with this bid, the Chairman agreed to bring this to the formal meeting in order to gain Members views. · Members welcomed the annex outlining the capital allocations made by the Local Committee since 2009, which demonstrated a good spread of projects across the borough. · Members expressed their support for the bid.
Resolution:
The Committee:
(i) AGREED that the sum of £9,650 be allocated towards the refurbishment of the 1st and 2nd Horley Scout Group’s building.
(ii) NOTED the projects funded from the Local Committee’s capital allocation between 2009 and 2013 as set out in Annex A to the report submitted.
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