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Forthcoming decisions to be taken by the Cabinet and Cabinet Members for the next 28 days and beyond can be found in the Notice of Decisions.

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13/10/2021 - Surrey County Council Response to Covid: Household Support Grant ref: 4753    Recommendations Approved

On 1st March 2022 the Department for Health & Social Care (DHSC) published details of the ADULT SOCIAL CARE OMICRON SUPPORT FUND.  This was the final specific ASC Covid funding stream.

 

Surrey County Council (SCC) has received £1m of Omicron Support Fund monies.  Funding was provided so that “Local authorities have discretion to use the funding as needed locally, to support the adult social care sector, including relevant local authority staff, in its COVID-19 response, and in particular increased challenges posed by the Omicron variant”.

 

The funding was unringfenced and did not have to be spent within a set period.  When the funding was received, the Council was paying out the final allocations of the Infection Control and Testing Fund 3 and Recruitment & Retention Fund round 2 funding streams to ASC providers.  It was agreed therefore that Omicron Support Fund monies would be retained on the balance sheet so they could be utilised to support ASC providers in the early part of the 2022/23 financial year.

 

As with all previous Covid grant funding streams, the Council consulted with the Surrey Care Association to seek views on the best way to dispense the limited grant funds across Surrey’s broad ASC provider base.  Following this consultation the Adults Leadership Team determined that given this funding stream is unringfenced it would be most appropriate to invite all ASC providers to bid for funds against a set of criteria.  Providers were invited to submit applications for a funding allocation towards:

•The cost of staff sickness in April 2022.

•Hardship payments to pass onto staff members who have suffered loss of earnings due to sickness and/or the need to self-isolate.

•The cost of facilitating safe visiting in April 2022, with the option to submit a claim for the period May-June 2022 as well if funds could accommodate.

•Other cost pressures caused by the pandemic in April 2022, with the option to submit a claim for the period May-June 2022 as well if funds could accommodate.

 

Due to the limited value of grant funds, a decision was taken to prioritise funding for providers who provide services to residents whose care is funded by the Council.  This was made clear on the application form.

 

An online form was prepared to gather applications and this form was sent to providers on 20th May 2022 inviting them to apply with a deadline of 10th June 2022.

 

Applications were received from 165 providers, totalling £3.1m.

Decision Maker: Executive Director Children, Families Lifelong Learning and Culture

Decision published: 15/10/2021

Effective from: 13/10/2021

Decision:

It was AGREED that:

 

£330k would be allocated from the Household Support Grant to enable the continued provision of food vouchers to children entitled to benefit related Free School Meals at £15 per child for the October half term.  This is to include 2, 3 and 4 year old children with Funded Early Education Provision (FEEP) and EY Pupil Premium.

 

Proposal will be developed for the remaining allocation over the next 2-3 weeks.  The Council will work with key stakeholders and partner organisations, including Boroughs and Districts, to develop a strategic needs assessment to identify the most vulnerable households in the County.  Including options for distributions, proposed allocations and distribution mechanisms.

 

Decision Maker: Executive Director Children, Families Lifelong Learning and Culture

Decision published: 04/11/2021

Effective from: 13/10/2021

Decision:

Decision made:

 

It was AGREED that:

 

The following allocations would be made, to be funded by Surrey County Council’s allocation of the Household Support Grant:

 

Food vouchers for children entitled to Free School Meals, including Early Years through school holidays (includes support for care leavers over Christmas period)

£1.96m

Care Leaver support over Christmas

£0.02m

Support to food banks

£0.20m

Support to VCF sector

£0.15m

Enable enhanced offer of Crisis Fund

£0.15m

Distribute to Borough and District Councils to enable local solutions to meet local requirements

£2.8m

 

£5.3m

 

Lead officer: Michael Coughlin


26/10/2021 - Minutes of Previous Meeting: 28 September 2021 ref: 4761    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

The Minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 28 September 2021 were approved as a correct record of the meeting.

 


26/10/2021 - Apologies for Absence ref: 4760    Information Only

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

There were no apologies.


26/10/2021 - Surrey's Greener Futures Climate Change Delivery Plan (CCDP) ref: 4771    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That Cabinet approves the Greener Futures Climate Change Delivery Plan for 2021 – 2025 (Delivery Plan).

2.    That Cabinet approve the Council’s 2030 Net Zero Carbon Programme (the 2030 Programme), which sets out how the Council’s organisational emissions will be reduced, on the basis that any resulting significant new policy will be brought to future Cabinet meetings for approval.

3.    That Cabinet approves the initial Greener Futures Finance Strategy (the Finance Strategy), noting the quantum of investment necessary to meet our 2030 and 2050 carbon reduction targets, that the plan will be reiterated over time and recognising that where appropriate future investment will need to be considered as part of the Council’s MTFS.

4.    That Cabinet approves the initial Greener Futures Communications and Engagement Plan (the Engagement Plan), whose priorities will be updated on a six-monthly basis; recognising the critical role of partners in delivering net zero carbon.

5.    That delegated authority for approving any further changes to the Delivery Plan is given to the Executive Director for Environment, Transport and Infrastructure in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, to enable the plan to evolve and adapt to local and national developments.

 

Reasons for Decisions:

 

The Delivery Plan and associated annexes document the proposed approach to meeting the targets set out in the Climate Change Strategy agreed by the SCC Cabinet in May 2020. The Delivery Plan is Surrey-wide, not a plan solely for SCC. It must have broad ownership by the public sector, residents, communities and business for successful delivery, and it must continue to remain relevant to existing and new partners to ensure continued ownership. National policy and technology are rapidly changing so the Delivery Plan must also be agile. Therefore, it is recommended that delegated authority be given to the Executive Director for Environment, Transport and Infrastructure in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment to evolve the Delivery Plan.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee]

 


26/10/2021 - National Bus Strategy - Bus Back Better - A Bus Service Improvement Plan for Surrey ref: 4772    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That Cabinet welcomes the level of aspiration and the proposed initiatives set out in the draft Bus Service Improvement Plan for Surrey, including the proposed measures aiming to ensure buses can operate reliably on Surrey’s roads.

2.    That Cabinet agrees that the draft Bus Service Improvement Plan for Surrey be submitted to the Department for Transport by the 31 October 2021 deadline, with authority delegated to the Executive Director for Environment, Transport and Infrastructure in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and Infrastructure to agree the final document.

3.    That Cabinet support the proposed draft governance arrangements that will oversee the delivery and further development of the draft Bus Service Improvement Plan.

4.    That a further report is taken to Cabinet once levels of Government funding are confirmed, setting out the interventions and improvements to be delivered in partnership with Surrey’s bus operators.

Reasons for Decisions:

 

The Government’s aspirations in the National Bus Strategy, to be delivered through Bus Service Improvement Plans and Enhanced Partnership schemes, support the Council’s own intentions within the emerging new Surrey Transport Plan, to encourage modal shift and a deliver a reduction in carbon and other emissions from the transport sector.

A Cabinet Member for Highways & Infrastructure report on 29 June 2021 gave approval to proceed with the development of Enhanced Partnerships with bus operators and to issue a notice of intent to prepare Enhanced Partnership Schemes, as set out in section 138F of the Transport Act 2000.

The Bus Service Improvement Plan in the next task, to be completed and submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT) by 31 October 2021.

This council and our bus operator partners will then develop and enter into formal Enhanced Partnership arrangement, to commence on 1 April 2022.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee]

 

 


26/10/2021 - Economy And Growth Update Report: Delivering A Programme For Growth ref: 4773    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That Cabinet note the update on the work undertaken to address the challenges and opportunities set out within Surrey County Council’s Economic Strategy Statement to 2030: Surrey’s Economic Future.

2.    That Cabinet acknowledges the role and contribution of the One Surrey Growth Board to the development of the economic growth future work programme set out

3.    That Cabinet agrees the forward programme of work to deliver Surrey’s Economic Future, as detailed in Annex 1.

4.    Cabinet notes that a further update will be presented to Cabinet in Spring 2022.

Reasons for Decisions:

 

The work programme to deliver on Surrey’s Future Economy Strategy is at an early stage of development and needs to remain agile to take advantage of current opportunities as well as responding to the challenges which are limiting the productivity and growth of the Surrey economy. Updates are presented to Cabinet to ensure the work programme remains aligned to the Council’s priorities and responsive to the needs of residents and businesses.

Since the last update to Cabinet in April 2021, the programme of work has been significantly refined and expanded to incorporate detailed and deliverable projects. A further five projects have been identified for feasibility work to deliver on the objectives of the Strategy. Approval is sought from Cabinet to agree the updated work programme to reflect the addition of the five new projects detailed in section 21 of this report.

 

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee]

 


26/10/2021 - Surrey Infrastructure Plan- Phase 1 Schemes ref: 4774    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That Cabinet agree the implementation of the Phase 1 projects identified in this report and set out in Appendix 1, within the approved budget envelope, subject to the final business case for each scheme being approved by the Capital Programme Panel.

2.    That Cabinet agree to the establishment of a Surrey Infrastructure Programme Board to oversee development and delivery of schemes to be chaired by the Cabinet Member for Transport and Infrastructure.

Reasons for Decisions:

 

The recommendations will enable the development and delivery of infrastructure    schemes that meet a wide range and outcomes and demonstrate deliverability and affordability.  They enable the implementation of the first phase of schemes and the introduction of a second phase that requires further feasibility work, creating a flexible system for developing and delivering infrastructure schemes. The process is intended to remain dynamic with new schemes added to the long list as they are identified, and a continuous programme of schemes developed taking them from concept through to delivery identifying suitable funding opportunities as they progress.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee]

 


26/10/2021 - Surrey Safeguarding Adults Annual Report 2020-2021 ref: 4777    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That Cabinet notes the Surrey Safeguarding Adults Annual Report for 2020/2021.

Reasons for Decisions:

 

This recommendation demonstrates that the Council is fulfilling its statutory requirement under the Care Act 2014 in having established a Safeguarding Adults Board in its area.

It will support the SSAB to be transparent by providing information to the public on the performance of the Board and its strategic plan.

 


26/10/2021 - 2021/22 Month 5 (August) Financial Report ref: 4778    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That Cabinet notes the Council’s forecast revenue and capital budget positions.

2.    That Cabinet approves the reset of Directorate budgets to distribute Covid-19 funding set out in paragraphs 7 to 10.

Reasons for Decisions:

 

This report is to comply with the agreed policy of providing a monthly budget monitoring report to Cabinet for approval of any necessary actions. 

(This item can be called in by the Resources and Performance Select Committee]

 

 

 


26/10/2021 - Acquisition of Land at Tice's Meadow, Farnham ref: 4779    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

  1. That Cabinet approves the freehold purchase of the land known as Tice’s Meadow Farnham at a purchase price of [E-18-21], plus estimated stamp duty land costs of [E-18-21], with legal and site transaction costs of up to a further [E-18-21]. See Annex 1, Draft Heads of Terms.

 

  1. That Cabinet approves the capital investment of [E-18-21]towards this purchase price, which is dependent on receipt of 45% of the purchase price from a consortium of key partners, as previously agreed.

 

  1. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Director of Land and Property and the Executive Director of Resources, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Property, to conclude contracts and completion, contingent upon recovering agreed capital contributions from its key partners (as outlined in this Part 2 report indicating 45% towards the agreed purchase price).

 

  1. That Cabinet agrees that Surrey County Council takes over as lead accountable body for the Aftercare and Management Scheme, in partnership with its public sector partners and approved private bodies.

 

  1. That Cabinet notes that Surrey County Council will become responsible for the Aftercare Management Scheme as set out in paragraph 8 in the Part 1 report, and the associated costs noted in this report.

 

Reasons for Decisions:

 

See Minute 194/21.

 

(This item can be called in by the Resources and Performance Select Committee]

 

 


26/10/2021 - Acquisition of Land at Tice's Meadow, Farnham ref: 4775    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That Cabinet approves the freehold purchase of land known as Tice’s Meadow, Farnham, dependent on receipt of 45% of the purchase price from a consortium of key partners, as previously agreed. The purchase price and transaction costs are commercially sensitive at this time and are set out in the Part 2 report.

  1. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Director of Land and Property and the Executive Director of Resources, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Property, to conclude contracts and completion and to recover agreed capital contributions from its key partners. The capital contributions are commercially sensitive at this time and are set out in the Part 2 report.

 

  1. That Cabinet agrees that Surrey County Council takes over as lead accountable body for the Aftercare and Management Scheme, in partnership with its public sector partners and approved private bodies.

 

  1. That Cabinet notes that Surrey County Council will become responsible for the Aftercare Management Scheme as set out in paragraph 8 in this report, and the associated costs noted in the Part 2 report.

 

Reasons for Decisions:

 

It is recommended that Cabinet approves Surrey County Council purchasing land in Farnham as set out in the Part 2 report. The land is a former quarry which has been restored and remains subject to a 20-year management plan for its enhancement and protection delivered in partnership with Waverley Borough Council, Farnham Town Council, Guildford Borough Council, and both Hampshire County Council and Rushmoor Borough Council, supporting the Blackwater Valley Partnership.

The purchase of land, on behalf of its local authority partners, protects against the risk of a private purchaser taking over and seeking to reduce public access or amenity benefit, and also averts the risk of land disposal possibly into small parcels that would make future purchase potentially more complex and expensive.

The Council’s Natural Capital Estate provides 10,000 acres of high-quality landscape and recreational space. However, in Waverley open space of this kind is currently limited, so the purchase of this land provides an ideal opportunity to expand space available for residents and visitors. The area complements Surrey’s existing land ownership known as Tongham Pool to the immediate east, and the Blackwater Valley Way (owned by Rushmore Borough Council) which sits along the northern boundary. It will also provide the opportunity for a number of circular walks within the site, and an additional attraction for visitors to explore wildlife and the natural environment.

Since the landscape quality of the site as a quarry was very low, there is a high net biodiversity value to be gained from active management of the site to maximise value delivered by the new wetland, woodland and grasslands.

By approving the purchase of the land Surrey County Council will support both its public sector partner authorities and the Greener Futures priority objectives.

(This item can be called in by the Resources and Performance Select Committee]

 

 

 


26/10/2021 - SEND Transformation ref: 4776    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 04/11/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That Cabinet notes the work being undertaken through the SEND Transformation programme, and endorses the strategic priorities, implementation plan and next phase of delivery, which will drive improvements across Surrey’s SEND system.

 

Reasons for Decisions:

 

Surrey County Council is two years into a long-term programme of SEND transformation and is developing the next phase of planning and delivery to accelerate and embed change.

The report ensures that Cabinet is assured on the next phase of transformation, its delivery and the impact of the programme.

(The decisions on this item can be called-in by the Children, Families, Lifelong Learning & Culture Select Committee)

 


26/10/2021 - Cabinet Member of the Month ref: 4770    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet Member of the Month report be noted.

 


26/10/2021 - Covid-19 Delegated and Urgent Decisions Taken ref: 4769    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That the decision taken by officers since the last meeting be noted.

 

Reason for decision:

 

To inform the Cabinet of decisions taken by officers under delegated authority.

 


26/10/2021 - Leader / Deputy Leader / Cabinet Member/ Strategic Investment Board Decisions Taken Since the Last Cabinet Meeting ref: 4768    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

That the delegated decisions taken since the last meeting of the Cabinet be noted.

 

Reason for decision:

 

To inform the Cabinet of decisions taken by Cabinet Members, Strategic Investment Board and the Committee in Common subcommittee under delegated authority.

 


26/10/2021 - Reports from Select Committees , Task Groups, Local Committees and other Committees of the Council ref: 4767    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

 

 

RESOLVED:

 

At the County Council meeting on 12 October 2021, Lance Spencer moved a motion under Standing Order 11. It was agreed for the motion to be referred to Cabinet for consideration.

 

1.    That the Cabinet Member for Environment write to the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, the new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and Alok Sharma, President of COP26 to urge sufficient funding and policy change to allow local government to make urgent progress in meeting its challenges meaningfully in the financial year 2022/23.

2.    That the Cabinet Member for Environment review and update the existing communications and engagement plan, before the next meeting of the Council, to set out how we will engage with the 1.2 million residents, eighty-one Members and businesses across Surrey so they fully understand the transformation needed for Surrey to meet its carbon reduction targets.

 

The Community, Environment and Highways Select Committee scrutinised, as part of its pre-decision scrutiny process, the Government’s new National Bus Strategy for England (Bus Back Better). Recommendations were considered by Cabinet at its meeting.

 

3.    That the recommendations from the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee on the National Bus Strategy, Bus Back Better be noted.

 


26/10/2021 - Representations received on reports to be considered in private ref: 4766    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

There were none.

 


26/10/2021 - Petitions ref: 4765    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

There were none.

 


26/10/2021 - Public Questions ref: 4764    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

There was one public question. The question and response was published as a supplement to the agenda.

 


26/10/2021 - Members' Questions ref: 4763    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

There was one member question from Will Forster. The questions and responses were published as a supplement to the agenda.

 


26/10/2021 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4762    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/10/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/10/2021

Effective from: 26/10/2021

Decision:

There were none.


21/10/2021 - GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE, AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION - FOR DECISION) ref: 4759    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Guildford Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 21/10/2021 - Guildford Joint Committee

Decision published: 26/10/2021

Effective from: 21/10/2021

Decision:

The Guildford Joint Committee:

 

      i.        Agreed that Guildford Borough Council designate an Air Quality Management Area as identified within the bold purple area shown in Appendix 1.

     ii.        Authorised the Director of Service Delivery, Guildford Borough Council, to make the Order required under Section 83 of the Environment Act 1995 to implement recommendation (i).

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

To ensure the Council meets its statutory duties to designate an air quality management area and to improve air quality in an area of Guildford Town Centre.

 


21/10/2021 - PIRBRIGHT BENDS, SPEED LIMIT CHANGES AND AVERAGE SPEED CAMERAS (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION - FOR DECISION) ref: 4758    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Guildford Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 21/10/2021 - Guildford Joint Committee

Decision published: 26/10/2021

Effective from: 21/10/2021

Decision:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

The Joint Committee (Guildford):

 

(i)    Agreed that, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be changed to 40mph in the section of the B3012 Gapemouth Road and D3455 Mytchett Place Road that are currently subject to a 30mph speed limit.

(ii)   Agreed that, based upon the evidence, the national speed limit in the B3405 Grange Road and Stanley Hill be reduced to 40mph.

(iii)  Agreed that, based upon the evidence, the start of the 30mph speed limit in Mytchett Place Road is moved from its current location (in Guildford) to a new location (in Surrey Heath) to include the bend at the Keogh Barracks access.

(iv)  Authorised delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager (or equivalent officer under the Scheme of Delegation) in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman of the Joint Committee, and the local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposals described above.

(v)   Noted that an average speed camera system will be installed to enforce the 40mph speed limit.

(vi)  Noted that bend warning sign improvements will be installed to complement the average speed camera system.

      

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

A consistent 40mph speed limit will allow the introduction of average speed cameras which will help to reduce traffic speeds and therefore reduce risk and severity of collisions on the Pirbright Bends, where there has been a history of collisions including death and serious injury.

 


21/10/2021 - ON-STREET PARKING BUSINESS PLAN 2022-2023 (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION FOR DECISION) ref: 4757    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Guildford Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 21/10/2021 - Guildford Joint Committee

Decision published: 26/10/2021

Effective from: 21/10/2021

Decision:

The Joint Committee (Guildford) agreed:

(i)            To defer the report until the next formal meeting of the Joint Committee.

 

Reasons for recommendation:

Further clarity and transparency of on-street parking income stream figures is needed and more detail on the level of Government grant that was received.


21/10/2021 - BUS STOP CLEARWAYS ref: 4755    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Surrey Heath Local Committee

Made at meeting: 21/10/2021 - Surrey Heath Local Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2021

Effective from: 21/10/2021

Decision:

The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed that:

 

(i)    new / upgraded bus stop clearways throughout Surrey Heath (as shown in the Annexes to this report) are approved in consultation with local members.

 

(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 Local 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, and the Chair of the Local Committee.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

 

Surrey Heath Local Committee agreed to the bus stop clearways at bus stops throughout Surrey Heath, to operate for 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday. This is to ensure that all buses servicing these bus stops are able to provide passengers with step-free access at all times and ensure that there is good visibility for the bus driver to see waiting passengers as well as aiding journey time reliability. This aims to support residents to use public transport across the borough and to make the public transport offer more attractive by making it more reliable.

 

 


21/10/2021 - PIRBRIGHT BENDS SPEED LIMIT ref: 4756    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Surrey Heath Local Committee

Made at meeting: 21/10/2021 - Surrey Heath Local Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2021

Effective from: 21/10/2021

Decision:

The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed:

 

(i)    that, based upon the evidence, the start of the 30mph speed limit in Mytchett Place Road is moved from its current location (in Guildford) to a new location (in Surrey Heath) to include the bend at the Keogh Barracks access.

(ii)   To authorise delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee, and the local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposals described above.

(iii)  To note that the speed limit be changed to 40mph in the section of the B3012 Gapemouth Road and D3455 Mytchett Place Road that are currently subject to a 30mph speed limit.

(iv)  To note based upon the evidence, the national speed limit in the B3405 Grange Road and Stanley Hill be reduced to 40mph.

(v)   To note that an average speed camera system will be installed to enforce the 40mph speed limit.

(vi)  To note that bend warning sign improvements will be installed to complement the average speed camera system.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

A consistent 40mph speed limit will allow the introduction of average speed cameras which will help to reduce traffic speeds and therefore reduce risk and severity of collisions on the Pirbright Bends, where there has been a history of collisions including death and serious injury.

 

 

 


21/10/2021 - PETITIONS ref: 4754    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Surrey Heath Local Committee

Made at meeting: 21/10/2021 - Surrey Heath Local Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2021

Effective from: 21/10/2021

Decision:

The Local Committee noted that:

 

(i)            Previous speed surveys undertaken along the A30 London Road have indicated a generally good level of compliance with the existing 40mph speed limit through Bagshot.  As such, it has not been identified as a priority site on the Surrey Heath Speed Management Plan and there are no existing proposals to introduce speed enforcement cameras or other alternative speed reducing measures.  However, some of the speed data is now relatively old and it does not cover all sections of the A30 London Road through Bagshot.

(ii)          A series of new speed surveys are to be undertaken shortly to provide updated information about vehicle speeds over all sections of the A30 London Road between its junctions with the A322 and Waterers Way.

(iii)         The results of the surveys will help determine whether there is a problem with speeding and whether the introduction of speed reducing measures should be considered (and what type of measures would be most appropriate).

(iv)         The Local Committee will be updated further once the surveys have been completed and the data analysed.