Agenda item

To receive any questions from Surrey County Council electors within the area in accordance with Standing Order 66.

The tabled public questions and responses are attached in Annex A.

Question 1 Peter Seaward

Supplementary Question

Peter Seaward asked the following supplementary questions:

·         a request for a definite date for a resolution of the issue with the landowner in relation to the flooding of the junction of the BOAT (Admirals Walk) and Dorking Rd

·          what has the CCTV investigation in East Street revealed?

and commented that the RA had conflicting evidence as regards the gullies maintenance on Dorking Rd.  John Lawlor (Area Highways Manger) responded that until there has been a legal agreement with the landowner, the flooding issue (Admirals Walk and Dorking Rd) cannot be progressed, but he will update Bookham RA as soon as it is completed.  The CCTV investigation has revealed a large amount of damage to the infrastructure and he will discuss this with the RA at a meeting, to be organised once a further map has been received.  SCC Councillor Clare Curran commented that the residents have lost patience because the flooding issues in East Street are so longstanding and it is a real social problem for the village.

Question 2 Michael Agius

Supplementary Question

Michael Agius expressed his concerns as winter is upon us and asked for timescales for the designs for the critical areas and also would like to discuss details of short term solutions with Paul Manwaring.  John Lawlor responded that he would put pressure on the design team and agreed to a meeting in early/mid January, which Clare Curran requested took place before the Flood Forum meeting.

Question 3 Peter Browne

Supplementary Question

Peter Browne said he was disappointed with the response from Surrey Highways.  It is a matter of judgement, but he felt it inadequate that Councillors were not informed of changes, that a significant press release was contradicted and it is regrettable that SCC was not willing to agree that there have been errors made.

Tim Hall said he expects a future report on the issue. Cllr Chris Townsend concerns are with the lighting and the timing of the traffic lights.

Once the Safety Audit is complete a meeting of Jason Russell, Tim Hall and Cllr Chris Townsend will take place.

Question 4 Mike Ward

Resident not present

Question 5 Robin Todd

Supplementary Question

Michael Agius spoke on behalf of Robin Todd, and pointed out that more work needed doing on the outlets and the soakaways, which John Lawlor said he was aware of.

Question 6 Christine Matthews

Supplementary Question

Christine Matthews asked why the entrance to Chalkpit Lane was not resurfaced when the entrances to all the other roads off the A246 were recently.  John Lawlor said he couldn’t provide a response as this was part of an official complaint, but would pass it on to the relevant team.

Clare Curran suggested if the depot was developed in future, S106 money could be used to adopt and resurface the road.  It was agreed that the Local Committee would write to Mole Valley DC with this suggestion.