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Decision Maker: Spelthorne Joint Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Spelthorne Joint Committee
Decision published: 15/05/2020
Effective from: 23/03/2020
Decision:
Decision taken under delegation by virtue of:
Scheme of Delegation Part 3 – Specific Delegation to Officers EAI16
Summary:
Recommendations relating to the Highways Programme for 20/21 were made to Members of the Spelthorne Joint Committee in a Highways Update report that was published in line with legal guidelines ahead of the meeting and which can be found here:
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66744/Highways%20Update%20SPE%20v2.pdf
This report would have been considered at Committee’s meeting of 23rd March 2020. This meeting was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The subsequent decisions were made by the Delegated Officer, in consultation with committee members, in accordance with the Remote Working protocols.
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Decision made:
With reference to the recommendations in the Highways Update report:
(i) Delegate authority to the Area Highways Manager to decide preferred option(s) for the Shepperton High Street ITS scheme, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member, and to undertake all necessary legal processes, to enable to enable this scheme to be delivered next Financial Year 2020-21
(ii) Approve the advertisement of an extension of the Thames Street 20mph Zone to include the one-way sections of Church Street and Green Street, Lower Sunbury, to authorise the Area Highways Manager to consider any representations in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member, and if there are no significant objections to implement the scheme.
(iii) Delegate authority to the Area Highways Manager to decide preferred option(s) for the Walton Bridge Road, Shepperton ITS scheme, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member, to enable the scheme to move forwards through detailed design and consultation next Financial Year 2020-21.
(iv) Delegate authority to the Area Highways Manager to decide preferred option(s) for the Chertsey Road ITS scheme, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member, to enable the scheme to move forwards through detailed design and consultation next Financial Year 2020-21. (v) 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.
Subsequent to the cancellation of the meeting, there was considerable discussion by e-mail and telephone about which projects should be priorities for the 2020-21 capital ITS programme. There was a consensus among Members to introduce a new project for feasibility, consultation and detailed design – this new project being to renew the rising bollards in Staines High Street which was brought about by a Members’ question from the Divisional Member for Staines and which has been published to the website as item 6. Members were made aware that introducing a new project would mean other projects would need to be deferred. To conclude the discussion, the Area Highway Manager recommended the following programme:
It is decided that this programme will be delivered in 2020-21.
Reasons for Decision:
1. This decision was made to allow the 20/21 programme to progress
2. All Members of the Local Committee were given the opportunity to comment on the recommendations, the reasons for which are detailed in the respective reports. A number of Members expressed their support to the recommendations number with roman numerals above, which appeared in the original Highways Update report. No objections were raised to these recommendations.
Members indicated their consensus to introduce a new project to renew the rising bollards in Staines High Street, being aware that starting this new project would mean other projects would need to be deferred. After some discussion, there were no objections to the programme recommended by the Area Highways Manager (shown above). Therefore it is decided to adopt this programme for 2020-21. |
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Decision taken by: |
Nick Healey, Area Highway Manager (NE) |
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Decision taken on: |
20th April 2020 |
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To be implemented on: |
Financial Year 2020-21 |
Alternative options considered
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See referenced reports. |
Summary of any financial implications
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See referenced reports. |
Declarations of conflicts of interest
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None. |
Consultation/Process Followed
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Consultation by e-mail with all Members of the Spelthorne Joint Committee. |
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Background Documents |
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Not applicable. |
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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: Cabinet
Decision published: 14/05/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
It was AGREED that:
ASC would make a one off payment of £18.9k to Age UK Surrey to reimburse the charity for costs incurred due to purchase of laptops and mobile phones to enable virtual operation of their information and advice service to people aged 50+ and carers across Surrey during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The payment will be outside of the normal payments made to Age UK for the information & advice service and the intention is for this payment to be funded out the COVID-19 funding SCC is receiving from government.
Decision Maker: Executive Director Children, Families Lifelong Learning and Culture
Decision published: 26/05/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
It was AGREED that:
The amount of £942 was to be paid to Moving on Care to fund additional costs incurred as a result of their response to Covid-19.
Decision Maker: Executive Director Children, Families Lifelong Learning and Culture
Decision published: 26/05/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
It was AGREED that:
A total payment of £5,044 be made to Little Angels in two instalments of £2,556 and £2,488. The second payment in July 2020 will be subject to no further government announcements of funding becoming available which will be assessed by commissioning and finance officers.
Decision Maker: Executive Director Children, Families Lifelong Learning and Culture
Decision published: 26/05/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
It was AGREED that:
The costs of £4,959 would be reimbursed to Stepping Stones to reflect their costs of providing placements to SCC SEND pupils over Easter.
Decision Maker: Executive Director Children, Families Lifelong Learning and Culture
Decision published: 26/05/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
It was AGREED that:
A total payment of £8,085 be made to Totterdown Pre School in two instalments of £4,000 and £4,085. The second payment at the end of July 2020 will be subject to no further government announcements of funding becoming available which will be assessed by commissioning and finance officers.
Decision Maker: Interim Executive Director for Customers and Communities
Decision published: 11/06/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
It was AGREED that:
The following applications met the agreed criteria for financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic:
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Elmbridge Citizens Advice |
3,880 |
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Age Concern Mole Valley |
10,000 |
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Surrey Community Action |
29,174 |
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The Lucy Rayner Foundation |
11,790 |
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54,844 |
A one-off payment of £54.8k will be made to support the above organisations.
Decision Maker: Executive Director Adult Social Care
Decision published: 04/05/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
Decision made:
It was AGREED that:
The C19 support offer previously communicated to ASC providers would be amended as set out in Summary section above.
Reasons for Decision:
To sustain Surrey’s ASC market during the C19 crisis, taking into account national guidance and action being taken by other local authorities in the region.
Decision Maker: Executive Director Adult Social Care
Decision published: 14/05/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
It was AGREED that:
The C19 support offer to Millbrook be varied as set out above.
Decision Maker: Executive Director Adult Social Care
Decision published: 15/05/2020
Effective from: 30/04/2020
Decision:
Decision made:
The C19 support offer previously communicated to ASC providers would be amended as set out in Summary section above.
Reasons for Decision:
To sustain Surrey’s ASC market during the C19 crisis, taking into account national guidance and action being taken by other local authorities in the region
Lead officer: Michael Coughlin
The Education service is currently supported by a collection of systems with Capita One as the largest with 16 different modules in use. In addition there are systems from Servelec Synergy, Open Objects, Welfare Call and one that has been developed in house. These systems do not integrate or share information and are not highly regarded by users. The vision is to have a single view of a child’s record.
A procurement exercise was run under the terms of the Crown Commercial Service Data and Application Solutions framework RM3821 as a mini-competition under Lot 5b Academic Scheduling and Management Solutions. This received two bids but only one bid met the Council’s criteria and specification.
Decision Maker: Executive Director Children, Families Lifelong Learning and Culture
Decision published: 15/05/2020
Effective from: 13/05/2020
Decision:
It was AGREED that:
The Council will procure the EYES Education Management System from LiquidLogic of Brookfield House, Selby Road, Leeds LS25 1NB for a period of 4 years with an option of a further year extension.
Lead officer: Anna Kwiatkowska
Decision Maker: Guildford Joint Committee
Made at meeting: 18/03/2020 - Guildford Joint Committee
Decision published: 12/05/2020
Effective from: 18/03/2020
Decision:
Decision taken under delegation by virtue of:
Scheme of Delegation Part 3 – Specific Delegation to Officers EAI16
Summary
The purpose of this paper is to provide an update on the programme and delivery of the Surrey-led Highway and Transport EM3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) funded Guildford Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) major project and the Town Centre Transport Package (TCTP). Online report: Item 9 https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=751&MId=7103&Ver=4
Decision made:
It was AGREED that the:
1. Area Highway Manager and Transport Strategy Project Manager be authorised, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and relevant Divisional Member(s) to undertake all necessary procedures including the relevant advertisement of notices and traffic regulation orders (for the specific sites that require it), to deliver the Bus Stop Civil works to provide accessibility improvements around Guildford.
2. Updates provided for the Surrey County Council (SCC)-led Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) funded Quality Bus Corridor (QBC), the Town Centre Transport Package (TCTP) and the Guildford Local Transport Strategy (LTS) be noted.
Reasons for Decision:
The purpose of this report is to provide sufficient information to enable the Joint Committee to agree the advertisement of the necessary statutory traffic regulation orders, notices and notifications which are required to deliver the Quality Bus Corridor pinch-point and bus stop improvement accessibility schemes. This will enable the progression of the major transport scheme works as per the business case that was approved and funded by the EM3 Local Enterprise Partnership. The Local Growth Funding (LGF) is time-limited until 31st March 2021. Any delays to approvals, processes and scheme deliverables may mean the agreed outputs cannot be funded or delivered as part of the QBC project. Updates are provided on the Town Centre Transport Package (TCTP) and Guildford Local Transport Strategy, and members were briefed at the recent Infrastructure Delivery Transport Working Group.
Decision taken by: Richard Bolton / Stacey Capewell
Decision taken on: 2 April 2020
To be implemented on: 7 April 2020
Alternative options considered
Delegated authority was requested for the associated statutory advertisement of the traffic regulation orders and notices for the pinch-point schemes along Epsom Road and the Bus Stop Improvements as noted in the report. This was to progress the QBC Project within the time funding limit.
Officers will revert to the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member, or indeed the Committee as appropriate, whenever preferred options need to be identified if further authorisation is required. The Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member will be kept updated on the relevant consultations if and when delegated decisions are required.
The Unlocking Guildford package has been agreed with the EM3 LEP and by Joint Committee; the funding has been set aside for the schemes and project elements as explained above and funding is available until March 2021.
Summary of any financial implications
The schemes within the Guildford QBC Project are fully funded as per the business case submitted to the EM3 LEP and form part of an agreed capital programme. Non-delivery of any scheme within the agreed Projects/work streams would create a risk that the LEP may ask the council to refund any revenue costs to date spent on developing said scheme.
Declarations of conflicts of interest
None
Consultation/Process Followed
• The QBC project was included in the public consultation which encompassed five of the six Unlocking Guildford Projects (excluding the Sustainable Movement Corridor) which ran from 22nd January 2018 to 4th March 2018 and included public exhibitions.
• The business case for the QBC project was submitted to the LEP in April 2018 and funding was approved September 2018.
• Engagement on the implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders and Notices for various aspects will take place as per the council’s statutory requirements.
Background Documents
Committee Report and Annexes A-J
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=28032#mgDocuments
Decision Maker: Epsom and Ewell Local Committee
Made at meeting: 30/03/2020 - Epsom and Ewell Local Committee
Decision published: 11/05/2020
Effective from: 30/03/2020
Decision:
Decision taken under delegation by virtue of:
Scheme of Delegation Part 3 – Specific Delegation to Officers
EAI16 Highways and Transportation
Summary
This report summarises progress with the Local Committee’s programme of Highways works for the current Financial Year 2019-20.
The Local Committee’s Highways budgets for next Financial Year 2020-21 have now been confirmed. Following consultation with Members of the Local Committee recommendations are now made to amend budget allocations for 2020-21, which were previously agreed in September 2019, and to revise the ITS programme for 2020-21, which was previously agreed in December 2019.
These reports are published online here item 2 and annexes A-D: https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=197&MId=6995&Ver=4
Decision made:
It was AGREED to:
(i) Approve the amended allocations of the Local Committee’s budgets for next Financial Year 2020-21, which were previously approved in September 2019, as set out in Table 4 [in the Highways Update report] (paragraphs 2.1.5 to 2.1.8 [of the Highways Update report] refer);
(ii) Implement Option 1 [Do minimum – implement new double yellow lines and install bollards to resolve congestion and obstructive parking concerns] for the East Street, between Chuters Grove and Windmill Lane scheme as part of the 2020-21 ITS programme (paragraphs 2.2.2 to 2.2.6 refer);
(iii) Implement one element of the East Street, between Kiln Lane and High Street cycle route scheme – a new shared route on the northwest side of East Street, between the existing cycle route behind the Ebbisham Centre and The Kings Arms (paragraphs 2.2.2 to 2.2.6 refer);
(iv) Approve the revised ITS programme for next Financial Year 2020-21, which was previously approved in December 2019, as set out in Table 6 below (paragraphs 2.2.7 and 2.2.8 refer);
(v) Give permission for Epsom & Ewell Borough Council to extend the hackney carriage rank in Epsom High Street near TK Maxx as shown in Annex D, to make it easier to enforce this rank and to ease confusion currently experienced by members of the public (paragraphs 2.8.2 to 2.8.4 refer);
(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 for Decision:
Recommendations have been made to amend the allocations of the Local Committee’s budgets for 2020-21 following an increase in budget provision announced by the Cabinet Member for Highways in December 2019.
Decisions are now needed to be able to move forwards with the East Street, between Chuters Grove and Windmill Lane layby scheme and the East Street, between Kiln Lane and High Street cycle route scheme.
The Area Highway Manager reviewed the ITS forward programme with the Local Committee at its informal meeting in January 2020, in view of the confirmed Highways budgets for 2020-21, and the emerging cost estimates for the developing ITS schemes. Changes are recommended to this programme to ensure the delivery of all schemes for which developer funding is available.
As part of the Northern Footway resurfacing scheme in Epsom High Street it is proposed to extend the hackney carriageway rank to provide space for one additional hackney carriage.
Committee is asked to provide the necessary authorisation to deliver its programmes of work in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and relevant Divisional Member without the need to revert to the Committee as a whole.
Decision taken by: Nick Healey, Area Highway Manager (NE)
Decision taken on: 3rd April 2020
To be implemented on: 8th April 2020 for Financial Year 2020-21
Alternative options considered
Options are outlined in the reports.
Summary of any financial implications
The schemes proposed are within the financial budget for this committee. Further details are outlined in the report.
Declarations of conflicts of interest
None.
Consultation/Process Followed
All Members of the Local Committee were given the opportunity to comment on the recommendations, the reasons for which are detailed in the respective reports. All four Members (including the Chairman) who commented were in favour. No objections were raised by any Members.
For the East Street, between Chuters Grove and Windmill Lane scheme, three Members expressed a preference for Option 1: Do minimum – implement new double yellow lines and install bollards to resolve congestion and obstructive parking concerns. No other Members expressed any preference. The Area Highway Manager previously met local Members (Division and Ward) to discuss this scheme; option 1 was favoured by the majority of local Members.
Background Documents
Highways Update Report
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s67528/Item%2002%20Highways%20Update.pdf
Annex A - East Street Layby
Annex B - East Street Layby
Annex C - LTP Schemes ranking
Annex D - Northern footway
Annex D - Northern footway
Decision Maker: Elmbridge Local Committee
Made at meeting: 17/03/2020 - Elmbridge Local Committee
Decision published: 07/05/2020
Effective from: 17/03/2020
Decision:
Decision taken under delegation by virtue of:
Scheme of Delegation Part 3 – Specific Delegation to Officers EAI16 Highways and Transportation
Summary
This report summarises progress with the Local Committee’s programme of Highways works for the current Financial Year 2019-20.
The Local Committee’s Highways budgets for next Financial Year 2020-21 have now been confirmed. Officers have worked with Members to amend the programme of Local Structural Repair (LSR – large scale patching) for next Financial Year 2020-21, of total value £311,000 capital. All Divisional Members agreed in September 2019 to allocate £2,222.22 from their 2020-21 individual Highways revenue allocations to support Street Smart in 2021-21, a total contribution of £20,000.
Officers are preparing a number of bids to Elmbridge Borough Council for CIL funding.
These reports are published online here item 9 and annexes A-K: https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=156&MId=6991&Ver=4
Decision made:
It was agreed to:
(i) Approve the construction of the Stoke Road speed management scheme, in accordance with the consultation drawing shown in Annex B [of the Highways Update report], taking into account comments received during the recent public consultation (paragraphs 2.2.5 to 2.2.6 [of the Highways Update report] and Annex B refer);
(ii) Authorise the Area Highway Manager to apply to Elmbridge Borough Council for CIL funding for the Seven Hills Road cycle route scheme, subject to consultation with local members, local residents, and Elmbridge Borough Council (Table 9 and Annex C refer);
(iii) Authorise the Area Highway Manager to apply to Elmbridge Borough Council for CIL funding for improvements including new pedestrian crossing facilities in Walton High Street, subject to consultation with local members, local stakeholders, and Elmbridge Borough Council (Table 9 and Annex D refer);
(iv) Authorise the Area Highway Manager to apply to Elmbridge Borough Council for CIL funding for improvements to the junctions at either end of Baker Street, Weybridge, subject to consultation with local members, local stakeholders, and Elmbridge Borough Council (Table 9 and Annex E refer);
(v) Convene a meeting with the relevant Divisional and Ward Members to review the Walton Road between Esher Road and Avern Road scheme (Table 9 and Annex F refer);
(vi) Authorise the Area Highway Manager to apply to Elmbridge Borough Council for CIL funding to improve pedestrian facilities at the junction of Grotto Road with Thames Street, Weybridge, subject to consultation with local members, local stakeholders, and Elmbridge Borough Council (Table 9 and Annex G refer);
(vii)Authorise the Area Highway Manager to apply to Elmbridge Borough Council for CIL funding for capacity improvements between Station Road and the Scilly Isles, Esher, subject to consultation with local members, local stakeholders, and Elmbridge Borough Council (Table 9 and Annex H refer);
(viii)Approve the bus stop clearways listed in Table 10, and shown in Annex J, as part of the Brooklands Business Park Accessibility scheme (paragraphs 2.8.1 to 2.8.4 refer);
(ix) Authorise the Area Highway Manager to apply to Elmbridge Borough Council for CIL funding to implement a quick win scheme in Copsem Lane, Esher, as part of the Esher Optimisation project, subject to consultation with local members, local residents, and Elmbridge Borough Council (Table 9 and Annex K refer);
(x) 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 for Decision:
The feasibility studies and / or outline designs for a number of schemes have now been completed. These schemes are now ready for CIL applications, subject to consultation with local members and other interested parties.
The public consultation for the Stoke Road speed management scheme is now complete. Results suggest strong support for the scheme within the local community. Committee is asked to approve the scheme for construction later this year.
A number of options are available for the development of the Walton Road between Esher Road and Avern Road scheme. These need to be reviewed, and options prioritised for the next stage of this scheme’s development.
Committee’s approval is needed to be able to implement a number of new bus stop clearways, which are being proposed as part of the Brooklands Business Park Accessibility scheme.
Committee is asked to provide the necessary authorisation to deliver its programmes of work in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and relevant Divisional Member without the need to revert to the Committee as a whole.
Decision taken by: Nick Healey, Area Highway Manager (NE)
Decision taken on: 3rd April 2020
To be implemented on: 8th April for the Financial Year 2020-21
Alternative options considered
Options are outlined in the reports.
Summary of any financial implications
The schemes proposed are within the financial budget for this committee. Further details are outlined in the report.
Declarations of conflicts of interest
None.
Consultation/Process Followed
All Members of the Local Committee were given the opportunity to comment on the recommendations, following the cancellation of the formal meeting, via e-mail, the reasons for which are detailed in the respective reports. All three Members (including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman) who commented were in favour. No objections were raised by any Members.
Background Documents
Highways Update Report
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66703/Item%2009%20Highways%20Update.pdf
• Item 09 Annex A - CPE account statement
• Item 09 Annex B1 - Stoke Road 2020 Consult Letter
• Item 09 Annex B2 - Stoke Road 2020 Consultation Area
• Item 09 Annex B3 - Stoke Road 2020 Consultation drawing
• Item 09 Annex B3 - Stoke Road 2020 Consultation written responses
• Item 09 Annex C1 - Seven Hills Road Feasibility Report
• Item 09 Annex C2 - Seven Hills Road
• Item 09 Annex D1 - Walton High Street Zebra
• Item 09 Annex D2 - Walton High Street Zebra
• Item 09 Annex E1 - Baker Street Feasibility
• Item 09 Annex E2 - Baker Street
• Item 09 Annex F1 - Walton Road
• Item 09 Annex F2 - Walton Road
• Item 09 Annex F3 - Walton Road
• Item 09 Annex G1 - Grotto Road Feasibility Study
• Item 09 Annex G2 - Grotto Road
• Item 09 Annex G3 - Grotto Road
• Item 09 Annex G4 - Grotto Road
• Item 09 Annex G5 - Grotto Road
• Item 09 Annex G6 - Grotto Road
• Item 09 Annex H1 - Scilly Isles
• Item 09 Annex H2 - Scilly Isles
• Item 09 Annex H3 - Scilly Isles
• Item 09 Annex H4 - Scilly Isles
• Item 09 Annex H5 - Scilly Isles
• Item 09 Annex I - Esher SCOOT
• Item 09 Annex J - Bus Clearway Locations
• Item 09 Annex K - Copsem Lane
Annexes available
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=27471#mgDocuments
Decision Maker: Elmbridge Local Committee
Made at meeting: 17/03/2020 - Elmbridge Local Committee
Decision published: 07/05/2020
Effective from: 17/03/2020
Decision:
Decision taken under delegation by virtue of:
Scheme of Delegation Part 3 – Specific Delegation to Officers EAI16 Highways and Transportation
Summary
To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 68. Three petitions were received and officer responses were provided.
Petition 1: Request for speed reduction on Cottimore Lane, Walton
Lead petitioner: Geoff Farndon - Signatures: 40
Petition 2: Request to improve road safety outside Danesfield School, Walton
Lead petitioner: Lisa Jordan - Signatures: 117
Petition 3: Request to improve road safety to improve road safety outside Westward School and the Forthouse Surgery, Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames.
Lead petitioner: Jonnie Parkhurst - Signatures 215
These reports are published online here item 5: https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=156&MId=6991&Ver=4
Decision made:
From the Petition response: Cottimore Lane, Walton report:
It was agreed to:
(i) Approve the restoration and protection of the previous grass verge between Terrace Road and Carlton Road, subject to funding being allocated;
(ii) Refer the short section between the convenience store and Ambleside Avenue to the Casualty Reduction Working Group for review.
From the Petition response: Road Safety Outside Schools – Danesfield Manor report:
It was agreed that:
(i) The Parking Team should be asked to consider arranging a Traffic Regulation Order for the “School Keep Clear” road markings outside the school so that these can be enforced;
(ii) The Safer Travel Team will work with the school to encourage them to take up more of the road safety education and training activities offered by the county council, this will include “Pedals” Year 2 (age 6/7) Scooter and bicycle training, “Bikeability” bicycle training Level 1 Year 4 (age 8/9) and Level 2 Year 6 (age 10/11). The school also takes part annually in the Golden Boot Challenge: an inter-class challenge to encourage more sustainable travel to and from school.
From the Petition response: Road Safety Outside Schools – Westward Preparatory School report:
It was agreed that:
(i) Westward Preparatory School should be asked whether they would be favourable to contributing towards the cost of the suggestion pedestrian refuge island in paragraph 3.2 of the Petition response [Road Safety Outside Schools – Westward Preparatory School report], and;
(ii) If Westward Preparatory School is favourable to contributing funding, add this site to Committee’s prioritisation list for review later in 2020;
(iii) The Safer Travel Team will work with the school to encourage them to take up more of the road safety education and training activities offered by the county council, this will include completing a Modeshift STARS Travel Plan.
Reasons for Decision:
To respond to the issues raised in the petitions submitted to the Committee for consideration by improving Road Safety.
Decision taken by: Nick Healey, Area Highway Manager (NE)
Decision taken on: 3rd April 2020
To be implemented on: 8 April 2020 for the Financial Year 2020-21
Alternative options considered
See attached reports.
Summary of any financial implications
The schemes proposed could be included within the financial budget available to the committee for 2020/21, subject to prioritisation against other schemes. The scheme proposed for Westward preparatory School is subject to a contribution being made available by the School. The work of the Safer Travel Team is financed from their allocated budget
Declarations of conflicts of interest
None.
Consultation/Process Followed
All Members of the Local Committee were given the opportunity to comment on the recommendations, following the cancellation of the formal meeting, via e-mail, the reasons for which are detailed in the respective reports. All three Members (including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman) who commented were in favour. No objections were raised by any Members.
Background Documents
Request for speed reduction on Cottimore Lane, Walton.
Request to improve road safety outside Danesfield School, Walton
Request to improve road safety to improve road safety outside Westward School and the Forthouse Surgery, Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames.
Divisions affected: Walton;
Decision Maker: Guildford Joint Committee
Made at meeting: 18/03/2020 - Guildford Joint Committee
Decision published: 07/05/2020
Effective from: 18/03/2020
Decision:
Decision taken under delegation by virtue of:
Scheme of Delegation Part 3 – Specific Delegation to Officers EAI16
Summary
This report provides an update on the 2019/20 programme of highway works funded by this committee, an update on other centrally funded projects being promoted in the local area, as well as details of expenditure on the budgets allocated to the committee in 2019/20. In addition it details the committee devolved allocation for 2020/21 and how it is proposed to be allocated. Online report: Item 13 https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=751&MId=7103&Ver=4
Decision made:
It was AGREED that:
1. The committee approved allocations and works progressed during 2019/20 be noted.
2. The recommendations in paragraphs 2.1.7 – 2.1.14 for utilising available highways funding for 2020/21 be approved
3. The current national speed limit in The Avenue, Compton be reduced to a 30mph speed limit.
4. The Area Highways Manager be delegated the authority to resolve any problems encountered to facilitate scheme delivery throughout the year, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member.
Reasons for Decision:
The Committee was asked to agree the recommendations so that the schemes could be delivered in the 2020/21 financial year.
Decision taken by: Frank Apicella, Area Highways Manager
Decision taken on: 2 April 2020
To be implemented on: 7 April 2020
Alternative options considered
The Committee’s Infrastructure Task Group considered a range of schemes that could have been funded through the committee’s funding. These were assessed against a scoring criteria. The Task Group proposed the schemes to the committee through the officer report.
Summary of any financial implications
The schemes proposed are within the financial budget for this committee.
Declarations of conflicts of interest
None
Consultation/Process Followed
• The Infrastructure Task Group (of members of the Joint Committee) considered all the schemes to be proposed through the officer report (link above).
• The Joint Committee considered the recommendations at its informal meeting in January 2020
• The Joint Committee members were further consulted through a virtual meeting (email circulation) in the preparation for the decision, following the cancellation of the scheduled meeting.
Background Documents
Highways Update Report
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66686/Item%2013%20Highways%20update.pdf
Highways Update Report – Annex 1
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66687/Item%2013%20Highways%20update%20Annex%201.pdf
Highways Update Report – Annex 2
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66688/Item%2013%20Highways%20update%20Annex%202.pdf
Decision Maker: Guildford Joint Committee
Made at meeting: 18/03/2020 - Guildford Joint Committee
Decision published: 07/05/2020
Effective from: 18/03/2020
Decision:
Decision taken under delegation by virtue of:
Scheme of Delegation Part 3 – Specific Delegation to Officers EAI16
Summary
Guildford Borough Council has secured Enterprise M3 Local Economic Partnership funding towards the creation of a Sustainable Movement Corridor in Guildford between Gill Avenue and Guildford Park Road. As part of the improvements, Traffic Regulation Orders for Phase 2b on Guildford Park Road are required. Online report: Item 11 https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=751&MId=7103&Ver=4
Decision made:
It was AGREED that in respect to the Phase 2b works (Waiting Restrictions):
1. Authority is delegated to the Transport Development Planning Team to finalise and confirm a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) the effects of which will be to allow the alteration and creation of waiting restrictions along Guildford Park Road to support the proposed scheme based on the outcomes of the detailed design work which is currently being undertaken, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and the Local Division Members.
2. Authority is delegated to the Transport Development Planning Team to advertise in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effects of which will be to allow the alteration and creation of waiting restrictions along Guildford Park Road to support the proposed scheme
3. Any objections to the TRO should be considered and resolved by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and the Local Divisional Member in consultation with the Transport Development Planning Team Leader (West), and that this issue only be returned to Committee if any objections prove insurmountable.
4. The Order be made once any objections have been considered and resolved.
It was AGREED that in respect of the Phase 2b Works (Taxi rank Removal)
5. A local authority can adopt areas on streets or private land as taxi ranks for either continual or part-time use under section 63 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The statutory process provides that the local authority must obtain the permission of the Highways Authority, give notice to the Police, publish a public advertisement in a local paper and consider any objections or representations received within 28 days of publication before a rank is appointed. The Council’s Executive has the authority to appoint a rank after the necessary approvals and consultation. Section 63(5) of the Act states that the power to appoint ranks includes the power to revoke such appointment and requires the same statutory process to be followed.
6. Highways Authority approval is provided for the removal of the of the current taxi rank on Guildford Park Road, outside Guildford Station.
7. Any objections and consultations be dealt with through the local authority process outlined in (1) above.
Reasons for Decision:
Recommendations (1) to (4) are made to revise the parking restrictions for the proposals. These will include changing the parking restrictions on the corner by the shops, which will mean the loss of some residents parking bays. The bus stop locations are also being more conveniently located for passengers. Recommendations (v) to (vii) are made to remove the current taxi ranks for the proposals. The rank is not well used and there are planned improvements to travel across Guildford as part of the wider Sustainable Movement Corridor which will deliver potential benefit to a greater number of customers. Directional signage within the station directs customers wishing to get a taxi to the front of the station. Customers are still able to hail or book a taxi in advance from the back of the station. The SMC works will in their entirety provide a balanced package of works that will provide improved sustainable travel choices between Guildford Rail Station, Royal Surrey County Hospital, the Research Park and University of Surrey. Measures comprise improved pedestrian and cycle facilities, enhanced bus priority and bus stops, whilst also creating an improved highway network aimed at reducing congestion and journey time delays.
Decision taken by: Lucy Monie, Director Infrastructure and Delivery
Decision taken on: 11 May 2020
To be implemented on: 16 May 2020
Alternative options considered
The Committee’s Infrastructure Task Group considered a range of schemes that could have been funded through the committee’s funding. These were assessed against a scoring criteria. The Task Group proposed the schemes to the committee through the officer report.
Summary of any financial implications
The schemes proposed are within the financial budget for this committee.
Declarations of conflicts of interest
None
Consultation/Process Followed
· The Infrastructure Task Group (of members of the Joint Committee) considered all the schemes to be proposed through the officer report (link above).
· The Joint Committee considered the recommendations at its informal meeting in January 2020
· The Joint Committee members were further consulted through a virtual meeting (email circulation) in the preparation for the decision, following the cancellation of the scheduled meeting.
· Following comments from a Committee member, the report was amended and recirculated for comment
Background Documents
Highways Update Report
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66686/Item%2013%20Highways%20update.pdf
Highways Update Report – Annex 1
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66687/Item%2013%20Highways%20update%20Annex%201.pdf
Highways Update Report – Annex 2
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66688/Item%2013%20Highways%20update%20Annex%202.pdf