Agenda item

To answer any questions from residents or businesses within the Tandridge District 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.

Four formal public questions had been received and one informal question.  The responses were provided in the supplementary papers.

 

1)    Traffic speeds on Church Lane, Oxted, from Mr Geoff Knowles.

 

Mr Knowles thanked the Committee for the response however expressed disappointment with the outcome.  He raised concerns that he felt the data was not collected in accordance with the policy and therefore not correct.

 

Member discussion – Key points

 

·         The Divisional Member, Cameron McIntosh stated he understood the residents’ concerns with regards to this road and speed, as it is used as a ‘rat run’ at peak times.

 

The Area Highways Manager, understood that the response was not as they would have hoped, however the position of the strips is in consultation with the Police and with the policy.  The Local Committee could ask for this to go on the reserve list, however there are other schemes in the District which are of higher priority at present with the limited funding available.  The Officer advised that as this road is included in Oxted regeneration project, she has contacted the Project Officer at TDC and has asked that Church Lane be included in the considerations. 

 

Resolution

 

The Local Committee NOTED the response.

 

 

2)    Traffic Speeds on Hollow Lane, Dormansland, from Dr Everton Robinson.

 

Dr Robinson, did not attend the meeting.

 

Members discussion – Key points

 

·         Councillor Maureen Young, spoke as Ward councillor for Dormansland.  She felt that speeding does happen but only in parts as there are parked cars and a narrow bend, which tend to slow traffic down.  As Chairman of the Parish Council she is not aware of any complaints regarding this road and speeding. 

·         Divisional Member Mrs Lesley Steeds, advised that she is aware that Dr Robinson is trying bring a petition to a future Local Committee meeting on this matter.

 

Resolution

 

The Local Committee NOTED the response

 

3)    Road Safety at Upper Warlingham Station, from Whyteleafe Village Council.

(Upper Warlingham Station is in the Division of Caterham Valley, not Warlingham)

 

A representative from Whyteleafe Village Council did not attend the meeting, but wished to pass on their acknowledgement and appreciation for the reply to the Committee and Officers

 

Members discussion- Key points

 

·         Divisional Member Mr David Lee, thanked Highways for their response and appreciated the clarification that Govia ThamesLink are responsibility for this request not Highways.  He was surprised to learn there had been no accidents, and requested that SCC ask Govia ThamesLink to add a ‘Give Way’ line and signage.

 

Area Highways Manager advised that Govia Thames Link had been approached, and at this time they are unable to erect signs and add ‘Give Way’ lines.  Highways will continue to have the conversations with Govia Thames Link.

 

Divisional Member David Lee asked for the details for a contact at Govia Thames Link, so he could make contact.

 

Resolution

 

The Local Committee NOTED the response

 

4)    Flood mitigation for Whyteleafe, from Whyteleafe Village Council.

 

A representative from Whyteleafe Village Council did not attend the meeting, but wished to pass on their acknowledgement and appreciation for the reply to the Committee and Officers

 

Member discussion – Key points

 

·         The Bourne river, (Caterham) in parts, flows though residential back gardens and it has taken time to get access to these properties to carry out a survey.  Members agreed that owners have a responsibility to keep the ditch clear where it goes through their land and asked if SCC could be a bit more forceful in reminding people of their responsibility.  

·         Divisional Member Mr David Lee raised concerns that there has been lack of access and asked that he and the Village Council be made aware of any particular properties where this is an issue so they could assist.

 

The Area Highways Manager advised that the CCTV survey showed some parts were half filled with silt but functioning correctly.

 

·         Members raised concerns that if a flash flood occurred then the ditch would not be clear enough for the water to pass through and asked for further information on the process and if action could be taken should home owners not maintain the ditch.

 

Resolution

 

(i)            The Local Committee NOTED the response

 

(ii)          The Local Committee requested clarification on the process to ensure ditches are kept clear should a property owner not maintain or allow access.

 

 

One written question was received outside of the deadline and was asked informally. A verbal response was provided at the meeting by the Area Highways Manager.  The written response is annexed to the minutes in Annex 1.

 

Informal Question

 

5)    A25, Nutfield Village reducing speed of HGVs travelling along A25, from Peter Forbes.

 

Peter Forbes attended the meeting and thanked the Committee for the opportunity to raise his concerns.  HGV’s travel through to the BIFFA site, the speed limit was lowered and this has had an effect. Mr Forbes also asked the Committee if he could see a copy of the Transport Strategy.  

 

The Area Highways Manager provided a verbal response at the meeting, advising that unfortunately no funding was currently identified or available for speed reducing measures in 2018/19 or 2019/20. However a full written response would be provided after the meeting and would include details of the Transport Strategy.