Decisions

Woking Joint Committee agreed that:

i)     Neither a 20mph limit or zone be introduced in White Rose Lane;

ii)    The traffic calmed length of White Rose Lane is resurfaced, including the reconstruction of the speed cushions, when funds are available.

iii)   A follow up report be brought back to the Joint Committee in 12 months following the introduction of the revised Speed Limit Policy. This report should be a holistic consideration of White Rose Lane, East Hill, Park Road and Maybury Hill.

Reason for recommendation:

The length of road that already has traffic calming features would benefit from being resurfaced and the existing speed cushions rebuilt as soon as funds allow.

Woking Joint Committee supported the following proposals:

i)    To proceed with further works on the Broadway / Redding Way junction including removal of the restriction and associated works to the car park.

ii)   To proceed with works on the Brookwood Crossroads with timings to align with adjacent development.

iii)  To proceed with the investigation of a further lane at the Bagshot Road / Redding Way junction.

Reason for recommendation:

The public consultation supported these proposals, this decision will support the progress of the schemes..

The Local Committee agreed to approve the advertising and making of an amendment to the Knaphill area 7.5T weight limit.

Reason for the decision:

The above recommendations are made to enable progression of all highway related schemes and works.

The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed to :

(i)    To note the progress and delivery of schemes within the project.

And resolved to:

(ii)   To agree that bus stop clearways are introduced at existing bus stops along quality bus corridors where bus stop improvements are being undertaken (Redhill-Reigate-Whitebushes (bus routes 430/435), Redhill – Reigate (bus route 420/460), A23 corridor (Chequers Roundabout to Redhill (bus routes 100, 400, 420/460, 424, 430/435) as specified in Annexes B and C.

The Local Committee (Guildford):

(i)     Noted the capital works completed and expenditure to date.

(ii)    Noted the ongoing revenue works being carried out.

(iii)   Approved the introduction of the road table in North Street, as shown at Annex 2 (paragraphs 2.6.1 - 2.6.6 as per the agenda report)

Reasons for recommendations:

The recommendations are intended to facilitate delivery of the 2017-18 Highways programmes funded by the Local Committee, whilst at the same time ensuring that the Chairman, Vice Chairman and relevant Divisional Members are fully and appropriately involved in any detailed considerations.

The Local Committee (Guildford) agreed that, having considered the comments made during the formal notice period, Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are made under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to implement new controls and changes to the existing as shown in Annex 3 of the agenda report, but that the proposals in Pewley Hill (upper) and Tormead Road are not progressed at the present time.

Reasons for recommendations:

To ensure that Members are kept informed of the outcome of local stakeholder engagement regarding HGV management measures.

To enable the proposed concept to be brought to the Local Committees of neighbouring boroughs and districts (Mole Valley and Waverley) for agreement and subsequently included in a future Local Transport Strategy forward programme of

transport measures for implementation via appropriate funding streams.

The Local Committee agreed that

(i)      The proposals to provide raised road tables at the signalised crossing points across Onslow Street at the junction with Bridge Street, described within this report as Option B, proceeds to implementation. This will be funded from central county council budgets separate from the budget allocated to the local committee for highway improvements.

(ii)      A traffic regulation order to implement the raised road tables will be advertised and authority delegated to the Area Highways Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Divisional Members for Guildford South West and Guildford South East to consider any objections before proceeding.

Reasons: Analysis has highlighted a pattern of pedestrian casualties at the junction of Bridge Street with Onslow Street in Guildford. The proposals presented here will help to reduce the risk of further pedestrian collisions and will improve the facilities for pedestrians when crossing the road at this important link between the railway station and town centre.

The Local Committee (Guildford) acknowledged that the public consultation on the SMC1 is underway as described in this report.

Reasons for recommendations

To ensure that Members are kept informed of the project and the consultation

process and to enable Members to provide their feedback on the proposals and share the information with constituents during the consultation period.

The Local Committee (Guildford) agreed that:

The Surrey County Council Ash Green Lane West (Right of Way No. 518, D80) and Spoil Lane (Right of Way No. 519, D74) in the Parishes of Ash, Normandy and Tongham) (Prohibition of Through Traffic) Amendment Order 2017 as shown on Drawing No. 3/1/54/H22 be made, following the conditions being met:

(1)  An adequate flooding plan is in place having been agreed by the Countryside Access Team Manager in consultation with the Strategic Network Resilience Team, Area Highways Manager and Divisional Member

(2)  Highways plans are updated to include drainage for this scheme

Reasons: Officers support the application to make an Amendment Order to allow public vehicular access to the new housing development on the basis that the BOAT will be surfaced to withstand traffic. The Order would meet the legal and policy criteria for making such Orders.

The Local Committee (Guildford):

(i)      Acknowledged the outcome of continued dialogue with local parish councils regarding the development of HGV interventions in the area.

(ii)      Agreed the concept of a proposed ‘Quiet Lane / Unsuitable for HGV’ pilot zone to cover a defined area of the Surrey Hills (as set out in Annex C) within the wider study area.

Reasons for recommendations:

To ensure that Members are kept informed of the outcome of local stakeholder engagement regarding HGV management measures.

To enable the proposed concept to be brought to the Local Committees of neighbouring boroughs and districts (Mole Valley and Waverley) for agreement and subsequently included in a future Local Transport Strategy forward programme of transport measures for implementation via appropriate funding streams.

The Surrey Fire and Rescue item was postponed until after the Cabinet Member’s Update item as the meeting had progressed more quickly than expected.

The report outlined the major strands of activity undertaken within the Guildford area by the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) teams based at Guildford and Gomshall Fire Stations during 2016 – 17.  It contained information on the various activities undertaken by the Borough team to reduce the risk from fire, water and road traffic incidents to the residents of Guildford Borough, including direct contact, public education programmes and campaigns. Relevant County wide activity was also included.  Appendix 1 to the report provided specific Key Performance Indicators for SFRS.

Members asked how they could assist the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service the Group Commander for North West Surrey responded that the Committee could help by supporting the service’s public safety plan and supporting Senior Fire Officers to meet their budgetary requirements sooner rather than later.

Members expressed thanks to the Fire and Rescue Service for all their hard work.  Members also asked how the service compares with others across the country. The Group Commander informed the Committee that in the last 10 years there has been a significant reduction in fires across the United Kingdom and in Surrey the service has outstanding equipment and training and are the fittest in the country.  Members requested that if any hotspots came up in Surrey to make them aware.

Guildford Local Committee agreed to:

Recognise the achievements of SFRS teams both within Guildford and across the County this year, support their commitment in further identifying and improving initiatives to reduce risk and make the Borough of  Guildford safer especially for those more vulnerable within the community.

Reasons:

SFRS dedicates a great deal of time in supporting the safety of members of Guildford’s Communities.  It is important to appreciate that the requirement for and themes of initiatives will change to meet identified needs within the community, for which continued support throughout the year and into the future is essential to allow maximum effect.

That the Local Committee [Elmbridge] agreed:

(i)        The county council’s intention to introduce the proposals within this report and in Annex 1 are formally advertised, and subject to statutory consultation (as appropriate);

(ii)        To add Fir Close, Walton on Thames to the list of roads to be included in the informal consultations on potential new resident permit schemes as set out in paragraph 2.4 of the report;

(iii)        That if objections are received the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager is authorised to try and resolve them;

(iv)        That if any objections cannot be resolved, the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager, in consultation with the Chairman/Vice Chairman of this committee and the county councillor for the division, decides whether or not they should be acceded to and therefore whether the order should be made, with or without modifications.

Reasons: Changes to the highway network, the built environment and society mean that parking behaviour changes and consequently it is necessary for a Highway Authority to carry out regular reviews of waiting and parking restrictions on the highway network.

That the Local Committee [Elmbridge] agreed:

(i)       To approve the allocation of £40,000 from its anticipated 2018-19 budget to continue to support Street Smart for a further Financial Year; 

(ii)      To approve the allocation of £38,636 from its anticipated 2018-19 budget for Local Structural Repair (LSR – smaller scale resurfacing) of sites drawn from the list in Annex C of the report; 

(iii)    To approve the review of the existing road signs at Esher Green;

(iv)    To approve the implementation of one new road table at each of the existing pedestrian crossings in both Lammas Lane and Church Street, including the advertising of the necessary legal notice;

(v)     To appoint the following three Members to a cross boundary Walton to Halliford Transport Study Steering Group: Two SCC members – Rachael I Lake and John O’Reilly, One BC member – Graham Woolgar

(vi)    Authorise the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and relevant Divisional Member(s) to undertake all necessary procedures to deliver the agreed programmes.

Reasons:  The recommendations are intended to facilitate delivery of the 2016-17 Highways programmes funded by the Local Committee and to facilitate development of Committee’s 2017-18 Highways programmes, while at the same time ensuring that the Chairman, Vice Chairman and relevant Divisional Members are fully and appropriately involved in any detailed considerations.

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) resolved to agree that:

(i)    An average speed camera system be installed to replace the aging “Gatso” spot speed camera on the northbound A24 Dorking Road. The new system will provide enforcement between Givon’s Grove Roundabout and Burford Bridge Roundabout in both directions. 

And noted that:

(ii)   The new average speed camera system will be paid for from the Wider Networks Benefit Project that has received funding from the C2C Local Enterprise Partnership, at no cost to the county council or police. The ongoing maintenance and running costs will be fully met from part of the fee that offending drivers pay to attend driver rehabilitation courses (such as speed awareness courses).

The Leader of the Council agreed that:

      i.        Surrey County Council will provide support of up to £400,000 – paid at a max of up to £100,000 per annum (pa) for each of four years - commencing April 2018, to the Watts Gallery Trust to enable the Trust to continue and further develop its work with schools and community, its learning programmes, and its programmes of work targeted to health and wellbeing outcomes … where these are to the benefit of Surrey residents; and

     ii.        the Director of Legal, Democratic and Cultural Services will finalise the terms of an agreement with the Watts Gallery Trust to enable the provision of the funding.

A question was submitted by Mr Eber Kington, County Councillor for Ewell Court, Auriol & Cuddington. The question and response are attached as Appendix 1.

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economic Prosperity did not agree the recommendations included within the report and agreed to implement the Woking Joint Committee’s decision that the speed limit on Victoria Way be reduced from 40mph to 30mph.

The Cabinet Member for Education approved the publication of a statutory notice to:

           i.             close Downs Way School, effective from 31 August 2018;

          ii.             alter the lower age limit of St. Mary’s C of E Junior School, in order that the age range broadens from 7-11 to 4-11, effective from 1 September 2018; and

         iii.             enlarge the formal capacity of this Primary School. From 360 places (i.e. the current capacity of St. Mary’s C of E Junior School) to 660 places, effective from 1 September 2018.