Agenda, decisions and minutes
PDF 399 KBVenue: Council Chamber, Pippbrook, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SJ
Contact: Gregory Yeoman, Partnership Committee Officer Surrey County Council, Community Partnerships & Engagement Team, Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS
To receive any apologies for absence and notices of substitutions from District members under Standing Order 39. Minutes: Apologies were received from Cllr Haque and Cllr Brooks. Cllr Hobbs attended as Cllr Haque’s substitute. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve the Minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officers attending: Gregory Yeoman, Partnership Committee Officer.
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None.
Key points from discussion: Cllr Townsend and Cllr Hawksworth expressed their dissatisfaction with the draft minutes. Both felt that they lacked sufficient detail to accurately reflect the breadth of discussion that had been held on Item 8 (Public Footpath 24 (Leatherhead) - Green Lane Level Crossing Investigation).
Cllr Hawksworth proposed that the following additional wording should be included in the draft minutes; this was seconded by Cllr Townsend: "The meeting recognized that there was an historic route through the former fields, with an extensive documentation since the 17th century, and that a map produced by the Railway Company in 1845 shows a public footpath through this area about seven metres west of the current crossing, which was straightened to its current position when the crossing was installed, that no evidence was produced to show that the definitive map was changed as a result of an error, and particularly the extensive period of uninterrupted public usage."
Members voted on the proposal by a show of hands. In favour of adding the new wording: 3 Against adding the new wording: 6
The original draft minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2021 were approved as a correct record. |
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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 Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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To receive any questions from Surrey County Council electors within the area in accordance with Standing Order 66. Additional documents: Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: Zena Curry, Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager, SCC
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: One written public question was received before the deadline. The full wording of the question and officer response was included within the main agenda pack.
Key points from discussion: Mr Hughes did not attend the meeting. He had submitted supplementary information separately, which the officer was aware of and she advised the committee that this had been referred to the Safety Outside Schools Team for assessment. The local Divisional Member (Cllr Watson) thanked the officer. |
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To receive any written questions from Members under Standing Order 47. Additional documents: Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officers attending: Zena Curry, Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager, SCC
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: The questions and officer responses were provided within the main agenda and also the supplementary agenda. Four written questions were received before the deadline.
Question 1 was submitted by Cllr Watson. She did not have a supplementary question but commented that she would use a portion of her 2022/23 revenue funding to support some maintenance on the verges, and added that this could be an opportunity for community involvement as well.
Question 2 was submitted by Cllr Cooksey, who thanked the officer for the clarification regarding the winter refilling of grit bins.
Question 3 was submitted by Cllr Kennedy. No response had been received at the time of the meeting; a written response would be provided.
Question 4 was submitted by Cllr Kennedy. He thanked officers for their response and assurances within it, and highlighted to the committee the consultation that is underway on the future of the SCC-operated residential care homes. The chairman asked the Partnership Committee Officer to circulate the SCC website link to members. |
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PETITIONS
To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 65 or letters of representation in accordance with the Local Protocol. An officer response will be provided to each petition. Minutes: There were no petitions. |
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This report brings an amendment to recommendation (ii) of Item 8 from the Local Committee meeting on 29 September 2021. Additional documents: Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officers attending: Gregory Yeoman, Partnerships Committee Officer; Daniel Williams, Senior Countryside Access Officer
Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None.
Key points from discussion: Mr Williams assured members that the wording in the recommendation gave a clear instruction to his team to proceed with making the Map Modification Order to update the definitive statement.
Following committee’s decision to accept the recommendation, Cllr Hawksworth commented that the inclusion of ‘stiles’ in the current definitive statement was inaccurate and asked for it to be amended. The Chairman instructed the officer to address this.
Resolved: The Local Committee (Mole Valley): (i)
Agreed that the following wording
replaces the wording shown for recommendation (ii) of agenda item 8
(Public Footpath 24 (Leatherhead) - Green Lane Level Crossing
Investigation) in the minutes of the Local Committee meeting held
on 29 September 2021 and that it accurately reflects the intention
of the vote that was held on Item 8 recommendation (ii) at that
meeting, and that officers should take this agreement as
authorisation to proceed with the action described:
Reasons for recommendation: Confirming the intended wording of the recommendation put to committee at its meeting on 29 September 2021 will remove any ambiguity and allow officers to proceed with clear instructions from the committee members.
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A25 REIGATE ROAD, BETCHWORTH - SPEED LIMIT ASSESSMENT (EXECUTIVE ITEM FOR DECISION)
This report seeks approval for changes to the speed limit on the A25 Reigate Road, Betchworth, between the junction with Station Road at the Betchworth roundabout and a point 47.5m west of the centre line of Tranquil Dale, in accordance with Surrey’s policy. Additional documents: Decision: The Local Committee (Mole Valley):
(i) Noted the results of the speed limit assessments undertaken.
(ii) Agreed that, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be reduced from 50mph to 40mph in the section of the A25 Reigate Road, Betchworth, between the junction of Station Road at the Betchworth roundabout and a point 47.5m west of the centre line of Tranquil Dale, in accordance with current policy;
(iii) Authorised 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 change, revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement the change, and, subject to no objections being upheld, that the order be made;
(iv) Authorised delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager (or equivalent designated officer) in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee and the local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposal.
(v) Noted that if the scheme has not been successful, then further engineering measures or a return to the original higher speed limit may be necessary.
Reasons for recommendations:
To enable changes to the speed limit on the A25 Reigate Road, Betchworth in accordance with Surrey’s speed limit policy.
Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officers attending: Zena Curry, Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager, SCC
Petitions, Public Statements, Questions: None
Key points from discussion: The local Divisional Member (Cllr Clack) welcomed the report and encourage members to support it.
Resolved: The Local Committee (Mole Valley):
(i) Noted the results of the speed limit assessments undertaken.
(ii) Agreed that, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be reduced from 50mph to 40mph in the section of the A25 Reigate Road, Betchworth, between the junction of Station Road at the Betchworth roundabout and a point 47.5m west of the centre line of Tranquil Dale, in accordance with current policy;
(iii) Authorised 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 change, revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement the change, and, subject to no objections being upheld, that the order be made;
(iv) Authorised delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager (or equivalent designated officer) in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee and the local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposal.
(v) Noted that if the scheme has not been successful, then further engineering measures or a return to the original higher speed limit may be necessary.
Reasons for recommendations: To enable changes to the speed limit on the A25 Reigate Road, Betchworth in accordance with Surrey’s speed limit policy.
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RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
This item provides an update on previous decisions and actions agreed by the Committee. The Committee is asked to agree that the items marked as complete are removed from the tracker. Minutes: The Local Committee noted the decision tracker and agreed items marked as closed and complete could be removed. |
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FORWARD PLAN [FOR INFORMATION]
The Local Committee (Mole Valley) will note the contents of the forward plan. Minutes: The Local Committee noted the forward plan of items expected to be received at future meetings. |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 20 January 2022 at 2pm. Minutes: The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 20th January 2022. |