Decisions

The Local Committee (Waverley) resolved to AGREE that:

(i)            the proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions in Waverley as described in this report and shown in detail on drawings in annex A are agreed

(ii)           funding in the 2020/21 financial year will be required to implement the parking amendments and the committee will need to contribute a maximum of £9,000 from the 2018/19 parking surplus - as detailed in paragraph 5.1

(iii)          the intention of the county council to make an order under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on street parking restrictions in Waverley as shown on the drawings in annex A is advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the orders are made

(iv)         if there are unresolved objections, they will be dealt with in accordance with the county council’s scheme of delegation by the parking strategy and implementation team manager, in consultation with the chairman/vice chairman of this committee and the appropriate county councillor.

Reason:  It is recommended that the waiting restrictions are implemented as detailed in Annex A.  They will make a positive impact towards:

·      Road safety

·      Access for emergency vehicles

·      Access for refuse vehicles

·      Easing traffic congestion

·      Better regulated parking

·      Better enforcement

·      Better compliance

The Local Committee (Waverley) resolved to AGREE that:

It would be at the discretion of the Western Villages Divisional Member Cllr David Harmer and this committee to prioritise and fund a scheme as part of the 2020/21 highway works programme.

The Local Committee (Waverley) resolved to AGREE that:

(i)    To note the committee approved allocations and works progressed during 2019/20.

(ii)   To approve the recommendations made in this report for utilising the available highways budget for 2020/21. (Paragraph 2.1.3 - 2.1.5 refers.)

(iii)  To approve advertising for the proposed new signal crossing that is to be located outside of Woolmer Hill School on Woolmer Hill Road, Haslemere.

(iv)To delegate to the Area Highway Manager, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member, the ability to resolve any problems encountered, to facilitate scheme delivery throughout the year.

Reason: The committee is asked to agree the recommendations to enable progression of works orders and expenditure of the Committee budget during 2020/21.

The Joint Committee (Runnymede):

(i)       Noted the progress with schemes and revenue funded works for the 2019/20 financial year.

(ii)     Noted the budgetary position.

(iii)     Noted that a further Highways Update will be brought to the next meeting of this Committee.

(iv)     Agreed the proposed capital works programme for 2020/21.

(v)      Authorised the Area Highways Manager to undertake all necessary actions to deliver the capital works programme, consulting with the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Divisional Members where necessary.

Reasons:

The Joint Committee made these decisions to allow the Area Highways Manager to progress with the agreed programme for the upcoming municipal year.

1.     The Lead Cabinet Member for All Age Learning approved the publication of statutory notices

2.     Following approval, Surrey County Council will publish statutory notices to close Christ Church C of E Infant School and Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries at the same time as the Diocese of Guildford publish related statutory notice to open a new voluntary aided infant school on the site at Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries.

The Local Committee (Tandridge);

                      i.        NOTED the contents of this report.

                     ii.        AGREED to the installation of a bus stop clearway in Salmons Lane, Caterham just prior to property number 150 Salmons Lane, operating from 07:00am to 19:00pm Monday to Saturday. This will include a 23m bus cage with appropriate road marking (further information is available in Annex 4). 

                    iii.        AGREED to the installation of a bus stop clearway in Limpsfield Road, Warlingham opposite Greenacres Lodge residential home, operating 24 hours a day Monday to Sunday. This will include a 23m bus cage, with appropriate road markings (further information is available in Annex 5).

Petition 1

The Local Committee is asked to:

(i)         AGREED that the road safety engineering team will meet with the resident/petitioners on site to help understand the extent and nature of the problem. Following investigation a highway safety scheme will be developed for implementation within the next financial year. This will be funded from the council’s central budget for addressing collision hotspots managed by the road safety engineering team.

The Local Committee (Tandridge):

(i)            AGREED the changes to parking and waiting restrictions contained in Annexes 1 and 2 should be introduced.

(ii)           AGREED if necessary, minor adjustments can be made to the proposed changes by the parking strategy and implementation team manager in consultation with the chairman/vice-chairman and local divisional member prior to formal advertisement and statutory consultation.

(iii)          AGREED the intention of the county council to make traffic regulation orders (TROs) under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on street parking restrictions in Tandridge as shown in the annexes (and as subsequently modified by ii) is advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the order is made.

(iv)         AGREED if there are unresolved objections, they will be dealt with in accordance with the county council’s scheme of delegation by the parking strategy and implementation team manager, in consultation with the chairman/vice chairman of this committee and the appropriate county councillor.

(v)          AGREED if necessary the parking team manager will report the objections back to the local committee for resolution.

Woking Joint Committee agreed that:

(i)    The application submitted by Ward Councillors for West Byfleet Neighbourhood Area to install three benches at West Byfleet Recreation Ground be approved;

(ii)  The Deputy Chief Executive be authorised to approve payment for the total cost of installing the benches when the works have been undertaken and the invoices have been submitted to the Council. The cost of installing the benches is estimated at £1,594.68 and will be drawn from the total CIL income earmarked for the West Byfleet Neighbourhood Area, this currently stands at £385,032.20; and

(iii)The Ward Councillors for the West Byfleet Neighbourhood Area be asked to oversee all works relating to the procurement and installation of the benches in accordance with their project plan, project specification, costs and quality control.

REASON FOR DECISION

To enable funding to be secured for the installation of three benches at the West Byfleet Recreational Ground, West Byfleet Neighbourhood Area.

Declarations of Interest:      None

Officers attending:  Andrew Milne, Area Highways Manager, SCC

Petitions, Public Questions, Statements:  None

The Area Highways Manger (AHM) presented a report on progress made with the delivery of proposed highways schemes, developer funded schemes, and revenue funded works for the 2019/20 financial year. 

The Joint Committee agreed to:

(i)       Note the progress with schemes and revenue funded works for the 2019/20 financial year.       

(ii)      Note the budgetary position.

(iii)     Note that a further Highways Update will be brought to the next meeting of this Committee.

(iv)     Agree the proposed capital works programme for 2020/21 shown in Table 2 in section 2.3 of this report.

(v)      Authorise the Area Highways Manager to undertake all necessary actions to deliver the capital works programme, consulting with the Chair, Vice Chair and Divisional Members where necessary

Reason for Decision

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

The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed:

i)          To note the contents of this report.

ii)         To note the increased capital budget for 2020/21, following the full council meeting held in December 2019, from £211,111 which was reported at the December Local Committee to £334,000.

iii)        That the capital improvement schemes allocation for Reigate and Banstead in 2020/21 be used to progress the Integrated Transport Schemes programme as set out in Annex 4.

iv)        To note the increased capital maintenance budget for 2020/21 from £174,000 to £295,000, following the full council meeting held in December 2019. Which will be used to fund capital maintenance schemes, divided equitably between divisional members. Schemes to be progressed using this funding will be agreed by the Reigate & Banstead Maintenance Engineer in consultation with the Local Committee Chairman, Vice-Chairman and divisional members.

Reason for decisions:

The above decisions were made to update the Local Committee on the outcome of the 2019/20 highway works programme in Reigate and Banstead, and amendments to the 2020/21 Local Committee capital budget.

The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed to note:

(i)    the proposed consultation to be undertaken by Surrey County Council as described in this report and shown in Annex 1 and Annex 2 on:

a.    introducing “No waiting or loading between 07:00 – 10:00 Mon to Sat” and to extend the evening restriction by an hour to “No waiting or loading between 16:00 – 19:00 Mon to Sat” on the on-street parking bays on the A30 to the west of Frimley Road junction

b.    extending the current restrictions to “07:00 – 19:00 Mon to Sat 1 hr only, no return within 1 hr” on the layby parking bays fronting apartments at 423 - 437 London Road (Pipers Court).

The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed, upon the completion of the consultation, to:

(ii)   delegate authority to the Area Team in consultation with the Chairman, Divisional Members and Project Manager, to review the consultation results and to approve advertising of all necessary legal notices and traffic orders to enable the implementation of the car parking restriction changes and shown in Annex 1 and Annex 2. The County Council’s intention is to make the required orders under the Road Traffic regulation act 1984 to be advertised and, if no objections are maintained, the order(s) be made;

(iii)  That if objections are received to the advertisement of the legal notices and traffic orders, that the Area Team Manager is authorised to resolve them in consultation with the Chairman, Divisional Members and Project Manager, and that this issue only be returned to Committee if any objections prove insurmountable.

The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) approved:

(i)    the proposed highway improvements described in paragraph 1.3 of this report and shown in Annex 1 and Annex 2,

(ii)   the advertising of all necessary legal notices and traffic orders to enable the implementation of the proposals detailed in paragraph 1.3 and shown in Annex 1 and Annex 2. The County Council’s intention is to make the required orders under the Road Traffic regulation act 1984 to be advertised and, if no objections are maintained, the order(s) be made;

(iii)  that if objections are received to the advertisement of the legal notices and traffic orders, that the Area Team Manager is authorised to resolve them in consultation with the Chairman, Divisional Members and Project Manager, and that this issue only be returned to Committee if any objections prove insurmountable.

Reasons for Decisions

To ensure that the A30 London Road Camberley Highway Improvements Scheme receives the necessary approvals to start construction currently planned to commence in summer 2020. Once implemented, the improvements will contribute towards achieving the objectives;

a.         The Meadows Gyratory and Corridor Improvements Scheme, approved by EM3 LEP in March 2015;

b.        Surrey County Council’s Local Transport Strategy (LTS) for Surrey Heath

c.         Camberley Town Centre Area Action Plan;

d.        The EM3 Strategic Economic Plan (SEP

The benefits the proposed A30 London Road, Camberley Highways Improvements Scheme will bring are:

a.      To improve access to Camberley Town Centre;

b.      To create the conditions for unlocking the development of the London Road Block;

c.      To enhance and sustain the benefits of the improvement to the Meadows Gyratory;

d.      To enhance the quality and use of public transport, disabled access, cycling and pedestrian facilities; and

e.      To improve bus reliability and maintain bus journey times to make travel by bus more attractive and encourage more passengers.

The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed to:

i)              Note the progress with schemes and revenue funded works for the 2019/20 financial year.

ii)             Note the budgetary position.

iii)            Note that a further Highways Update will be brought to the next meeting of this Committee.

iv)           Agree the proposed capital works programme for 2020/21 shown in table 2 in section 2.3 of this report.

v)            Authorise the Area Highways Manager to undertake all necessary actions to deliver the capital works programme, consulting with the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Divisional Members where necessary.

Reason for Decision:

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