Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Contact: Nikkie Thornton-Bryar, Partnership Committee Officer
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Colin Kemp, Amanda Booth, Deborah Hughes and Matt Furniss. Cllr Liz Bowes gave her apologies but managed to attend late, arriving during item 8.
As the Chair and Vice Chair were not present at the start of the meeting, Cllr Ayesha Azad was voted in as a temporary Chair for this meeting.
The Chair welcomed Cllr Steve Dorsett to his first meeting of the Committee and also welcomed the new Borough Commander. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record and agree that the Chairman signs the minutes. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting – held on 23 June 2021 were agreed. |
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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 bound by the Code of Conduct of the authority which appointed them to the Woking Joint Committee. · 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. · SCC Members must notify SCC’s Monitoring Officer of any interests disclosed at the meeting which are not already recorded in the Register of Members’ Interests. WBC Members must notify WBC’s Monitoring Officer of any interests disclosed at the meeting which are not already recorded in the Register of Members’ Interests. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made. |
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To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 14.1. 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 or Woking Borough Council’s e-petitions website as long as the minimum number of signatures (30) has been reached 14 days before the meeting.
Two petitions have been received:
Petition re footpaths in Lovelace Drive – Brendan Marken
We the undersigned request that the Surrey County Council Engineer immediately:
Undertakes a survey to assess the current state of pavement and road surfaces in the Pyrford Woods estate, particularly Hamilton Avenue, Lovelace Drive, and Lincoln Drive Pyrford to identify all areas not meeting required standard as defined in Surrey County Council Capital Prioritisation Policy for Highway Assets, Roads, Footways, Structures, Drainage, Safety Barriers & Intelligent Traffic Systems April 2020 – Version 5
Immediately conduct repairs to address safety concerns identified including trip hazards, uneven surfaces, roots, broken surfaces etc which are not meeting required safety standards
Prepare a cost and feasibility estimate and present to council to get funding to conduct a reinstatement programme
The petition response is included.
Petition re Beaufort Green
Petition response to follow. Additional documents: Decision: PETITION - PAVEMENTS & ROAD CONDITION SURFACE IN PYRFORD WOODS ESTATE
The Woking Joint Committee noted the report.
Reason for decision:
The maintenance team aim to surface approximately 1120m² this financial year, funded by Cllr Liz Bowes.
PETITION - BEAUFORT ROAD GREEN, MAYBURY
The Joint Committee Woking noted that:
(i) Providing parking is not a priority for Surrey County Council but we will work with Woking Borough Council if they wish to convert the verge in Beaufort Road. (ii) Consideration should be given to using CIL contributions to fund a more detailed feasibility and design that will allow a more accurate cost estimate to be determined which will allow a more informed decision to be made on whether to promote this scheme, or not. Reason for decision: To explore possible solutions to this long standing issue. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officers attending: Kevin Patching and Zena Curry, SCC Highways Officers
PETITION - PAVEMENTS & ROAD CONDITION SURFACE IN PYRFORD WOODS ESTATE
The Woking Joint Committee noted the report and the details of work to be undertaken. The petitioner was not present at the meeting.
Reason for decision:
The maintenance team aim to surface approximately 1120m² this financial year, funded by Cllr Liz Bowes.
PETITION - BEAUFORT ROAD GREEN, MAYBURY
The Committee noted the report and the response given. The petition was not present at the meeting.
The Joint Committee Woking noted that:
(i) Providing parking is not a priority for Surrey County Council but we will work with Woking Borough Council if they wish to convert the verge in Beaufort Road. (ii) Consideration should be given to using CIL contributions to fund a more detailed feasibility and design that will allow a more accurate cost estimate to be determined which will allow a more informed decision to be made on whether to promote this scheme, or not. Reason for decision: To explore possible solutions to this long standing issue. |
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WRITTEN PUBLIC QUESTIONS
To answer any questions from residents or businesses within the Woking Borough area in accordance with Standing Order 14.2. Notice should be given in writing or email to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer by 12 noon four working days before the meeting.
A number of public questions have been received already and are detailed on the attachment with some responses to follow. Additional documents: Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Questions: Six written questions were received and the questions and answers given were circulated in the supplementary agenda pack:-
1 Keith Cresswell re A245 shared path proposal – Keith Cresswell was not present at the meeting but had asked for some further detail which would be dealt with outside the meeting. 2 Rachel Blumson re Old Woking Road 3 Robert Shatwell re Village Greens 4 Robert Shatwell re Rydens Way crossing – Members noted that this had not been assessed for the ITS list but could be considered. 5 Robert Shatwell re Westfield Ave crossing – Members noted that this was the highest scheme in Hoe Valley on the list and that an island might be provided as part of the development. Members also noted the urgency of both the schemes above as they involved crossing points used by school children. 6 Andy Grimshaw re Old Woking Road and Pyrford – Andy Grimshaw attended the meeting and noted that discussions had been held with the Police over average speed cameras and asked whether these reduced the speed of young drivers. He expressed an interest in figures and comparisons with other traffic calming methods. |
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WRITTEN MEMBER QUESTIONS
To receive any written questions from members under Standing Order 13. The deadline for member questions is 12 noon four working days before the meeting.
1 member question has been received already from Cllr Will Forster and is attached with response to follow. Additional documents: Minutes: Eight Member questions were received. The questions and answers were published in the supplementary agenda pack.
The questions were:-
1 Will Forster re Park Road / White Rose Lane – Cllr Forster noted that he and Cllr Liz Bowes wanted a consultation on a speed limit reduction and he recalled that this is what was asked for. He stated that Cllr Bowes would take this up with Highways. 2 Ellen Nicholson re Sewage / Waterways – a fairly comprehensive answer was provided by the Environment agency and will be sent to Cllr Nicholson outside the meeting. 3 Colin Kemp re Morton Road / Meadway Drive 4 Colin Kemp re speeds in Horsell 5 Rob Leach re bus shelters 6 Ann-Marie Barker re canal signage – Cllr Barker noted that this was a responsibility of the Basingstoke Canal Authority and Members on the BCA agreed to raise this with them 7 Ann-Marie Barker re parking enforcement 8 Ann-Marie Barker re Lakers Youth Centre site – Cllr Barker noted the answer given but stated that residents wanted to know what would be built on the site.
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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY - REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR BUS SHELTERS
A funding request has been submitted for 2 x bus shelters on Albert Drive at a cost of £25,000..
This is above the £10,000 limit for the CIL task group, so a decision is needed by the Joint Committee. The application form is attached.
Additional documents: Decision: The Woking Joint Committee agreed that:
(i) The application submitted by Ward Councillors for Canalside Ward to install 2 bus shelters at Albert Drive in Sheerwater be approved; (ii) The Director of Planning be authorised to approve payment for the total cost of the project when the works have been undertaken and the invoices have been submitted to the Council. The total cost of the project is estimated at £25,000 and will be drawn from the total CIL income available for community infrastructure project in Canalside Ward, this currently stands at £203,466.50; and (iii) The Ward Councillors for the Canalside Ward be asked to oversee all works relating to the procurement and installation of the project in accordance with their project plan, project specification, costs and quality control. Reason for decision: The Committee agreed that the project was a good use of CIL money to promote sustainable travel.
Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None Officers attending: Ernest Amaoko, Planning Policy Manager, WBC Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None The Planning Policy Manager presented the report which requested funding for 2 bus shelters on Albert Drive at a cost of £25,000. The Divisional member noted that this was supported by himself and Members noted that it would be used by school children.
The Woking Joint Committee agreed that:
(i) The application submitted by Ward Councillors for Canalside Ward to install 2 bus shelters at Albert Drive in Sheerwater be approved; (ii) The Director of Planning be authorised to approve payment for the total cost of the project when the works have been undertaken and the invoices have been submitted to the Council. The total cost of the project is estimated at £25,000 and will be drawn from the total CIL income available for community infrastructure project in Canalside Ward, this currently stands at £203,466.50; and (iii) The Ward Councillors for the Canalside Ward be asked to oversee all works relating to the procurement and installation of the project in accordance with their project plan, project specification, costs and quality control. Reason for decision: The Committee agreed that the project was a good use of CIL money to promote sustainable travel.
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FOOTPATH 94 - BYFLEET
This report seeks a decision on whether to make a legal order to divert Footpath No. 94 (Byfleet). Thirteen objections have been maintained to an informal consultation.
The officer’s recommendation is that no order be made on the grounds that it is not expedient to divert the way in the interests of the public
Full report and annexes are attached. Additional documents: Decision: The report sought a decision on whether to make a legal order to divert Footpath No. 94 (Byfleet). The officer’s recommendation was that no order be made on the grounds that it was not expedient to divert the way in the interests of the public
The Local Committee (Woking) resolved that:
A diversion order is made under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert Public Footpath No. 94 (Byfleet) as shown on Drawing No. 3/1/179/H3A. If objections are made and maintained to the Order, the matter shall be referred to the Secretary of State for determination.
Reason for decision:
Having listened to the arguments both for and against, members took the view that the diversion was in the public interest as the new route was less flooded and more accessible. The vote for this was unanimous. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None
Officer attending: Catherine Valiant, Countryside Access Officer
Public Speakers: 6 people attended and spoke on this item
The Countryside Access Officer presented the report. The report sought a decision on whether to make a legal order to divert Footpath No. 94 (Byfleet). The officer’s recommendation was that no order be made on the grounds that it was not expedient to divert the way in the interests of the public.
The following three residents spoke in favour of the footpath diversion, and made the following points:
Mike Forbes
Andrew Weiss
Mary Bridgeman
The following two residents spoke against the footpath diversion and in support of the officer recommendation to not proceed, and made the following points:
Richard Lovell (Open Spaces Society)
Brian Reader (Chair Footpath Society and Secretary of Ramblers Society)
The Landowners agent ... view the full minutes text for item 21/20 |
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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 Woking, namely bus routes 34/35 and 91. 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 by residents.
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.
Additional documents: Decision: The Joint Committee (Woking) agreed that:
(i) new / upgraded bus stop clearways along bus routes 34/35 and 91 in Woking (as shown in the Annexes to this report) are approved. (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 Joint 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, in consultation with the relevant County Councillor and the Chair / Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee.
Reason for decision:
The project supports sustainable transport and the climate change agenda. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None Officers attending: Ian Murdoch, Senior Transport Officer Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None The senior transport officer outlined the proposal to implement new / upgraded bus stop clearways at bus stops along several key bus routes in Woking. This was funded by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership to increase the accessibility of bus services and encourage wider use. Clearways were required to ensure that buses could access the bus stop waiting area.
Members noted that only the West of Woking was covered at this stage and were pleased to hear that this might be extended in the future.
The Joint Committee (Woking) agreed that:
(i) new / upgraded bus stop clearways along bus routes 34/35 and 91 in Woking (as shown in the Annexes to this report) are approved. (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 Joint 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, in consultation with the relevant County Councillor and the Chair / Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee.
Reason for decision:
The project supports sustainable transport and the climate change agenda. |
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HORSELL COMMON ROAD - PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION AND ONE-WAY (PART)
The ITS work programme for Woking includes the provision of a cycleway / footway between Chobham and Horsell, part of which is in Surrey Heath and is being funded by the Surrey Heath Local Committee.
Part of the route in Woking Borough will need to be on-carriageway, along Horsell Common Road. Reducing the speed limit and making part of the road one-way should make for a better on-road experience for users of the Chobham to Woking shared route.
Speed surveys suggest that a reduction of the speed limit to 40mph would be appropriate and that the section of road between South Road and Littlewick Road could be made one-way, northbound, for motorised vehicles which will reduce the amount of traffic on the road without causing too much inconvenience to road users.
Additional documents: Decision: The JointCommittee (Woking) agreed that:
(i) The speed limit on D3643 Horsell Common Road, between its junctions with South Road and Littlewick Road and between its junctions with Littlewick Road and A3046 Chobham Road should be reduced to 40mph. (ii) The length of D3643 Horsell Common Road, between its junctions with South Road and Littlewick Road be made one-way in a northbound direction except for cycles, which will be permitted to travel in both directions. (iii) The speed limit change should be advertised in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to implement the proposed change and revoke any existing traffic orders, as necessary; (iv) The proposed one-way should be advertised in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to implement the proposed change; (v) The Area Highways Manager (or the successor to that position in the Scheme of Delegation), in consultation with the Chairman of the Woking Joint Committee and the relevant Divisional Members, resolve any objections received in connection with these proposals. Reasons for decision: Members were very supportive of the reduction in speed limit in this area. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None Officers attending: Kevin Patching, SCC Highways Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None The Highways Officer outlined the report for a 40mph speed limit to compliment the cycleway / footway between Chobham and Horsell. Part of the route in Woking Borough would need to be on-carriageway, along Horsell Common Road. The section of road between South Road and Littlewick Road could also be made one-way, northbound, for motorised vehicles which would reduce the amount of traffic on the road without causing too much inconvenience to road users. Members noted that this would be a reduction to 40 mph and not 30, but supported the scheme. The JointCommittee (Woking) agreed that:
(i) The speed limit on D3643 Horsell Common Road, between its junctions with South Road and Littlewick Road and between its junctions with Littlewick Road and A3046 Chobham Road should be reduced to 40mph. (ii) The length of D3643 Horsell Common Road, between its junctions with South Road and Littlewick Road be made one-way in a northbound direction except for cycles, which will be permitted to travel in both directions. (iii) The speed limit change should be advertised in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to implement the proposed change and revoke any existing traffic orders, as necessary; (iv) The proposed one-way should be advertised in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to implement the proposed change; (v) The Area Highways Manager (or the successor to that position in the Scheme of Delegation), in consultation with the Chairman of the Woking Joint Committee and the relevant Divisional Members, resolve any objections received in connection with these proposals. Reasons for decision: Members were very supportive of the reduction in speed limit in this area. |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY ANNUAL REPORT
To provide an update on the activity and impact of the Safer Woking Partnership in the year 2020/2021, and to report on community safety budget spend. Additional documents: Decision: The Woking Joint Committee agreed to:
(i) Note the contents of the report and progress made in 2020/2021 (ii) Note the community safety budget spend during 2020/2021 (Annex 2) (iii) Note that the Community Safety Task Group receives updates on the project(s) funded, on behalf of the committee and provides information on those projects in the quarterly community safety reports circulated to councillors. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None Officers attending: Camilla Edmiston, Community Safety Manager, WBC and Inspector Kit Moc, Borough Commander, Surrey Police Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None The Community Safety Manager outlined the activity and impact of the Safer Woking Partnership in the year 2020/2021, and reported on community safety budget spend.
Members noted the activity, despite the Covid situation, with Junior citizen programme in June instead of March, and the Lightbox gallery exhibition. Members welcomed the Borough Commander, who spoke about the issue of drug crime and the work to tackle this.
The Woking Joint Committee agreed to:
(i) Note the contents of the report and progress made in 2020/2021 (ii) Note the community safety budget spend during 2020/2021 (Annex 2) (iii) Note that the Community Safety Task Group receives updates on the project(s) funded, on behalf of the committee and provides information on those projects in the quarterly community safety reports circulated to councillors. |
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The membership and reason for the Infrastructure task group (which is a task group of the Joint Committee) was queried at the June meeting. The membership of the group needs agreement and the terms of reference have been updated.
The new terms of reference and proposed membership structure are attached.
Members are asked to: i. agree the terms of reference ii. nominate representatives
The Health and Wellbeing board (which is a task group of the Joint Committee) have amended their terms of reference.
The changes are: · to add a quorum of one Member appointed to the Task Group by the Joint Committee being present. · to add the no. 12 point to the Functions regarding the Health and Wellbeing Action Plan.
The new terms of reference are attached.
Members are asked to agree the terms of reference. Additional documents: Decision: The Woking Joint Committee agreed the terms of reference and nominated representatives to the Infrastructure group.
The Woking Joint Committee agreed the new terms of reference of the Health and Wellbeing group. Minutes: Declarations of Interest: None Officers attending: Ernest Amaoko, Planning Policy Manager, WBC Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None Members discussed the membership of the Infrastructure group and the following 6 cross party members volunteered:-
Conservative – Ayesha Azad (SCC) & Simon Ashall (WBC) Lib Dems – Will Forster (SCC) & Ann-Marie Barker (WBC) Independent - Amanda Boote (SCC) & Labour – Tahir Aziz (WBC)
The Woking Joint Committee agreed the terms of reference and nominated the above representatives to the Infrastructure group.
The Woking Joint Committee agreed the new terms of reference of the Health and Wellbeing group. |
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DECISION AND ACTION TRACKER
The action tracker is attached for noting. Additional documents: Minutes: The Action tracker was noted. |
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The forward plan is attached for noting Additional documents: Minutes: The forward plan was noted. Members asked that the Electric Vehicles be prioritised for the March meeting. |