Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 July 2012, and to authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 July 2012 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to an agreed amendment to “T&ET2” in the decision column “Rejected” be deleted and the word “Approved” substituted in its place.

Final Phase - Outcome of public consultation (Report Attached)

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

1. To recommends to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the various elements of the scheme  be implemented as set out in the report and detailed  on Drawings:

·        QL008-SK05/1

·        QL008-SK05/2

2. That it be noted that the estimated cost of £150,000 would be met from the 2012/13 Transport for London Local Implementation Plan allocation for the Gidea Park Walkability Project.

Outcome of public consultation - Report Attached

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

1. To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the various elements of the scheme be implemented as set out in the report and shown on drawing: QK019/501

2.   That it be noted that the estimated cost of £4,800 would be met from the 2012/13 Transport for London Local Implementation Plan allocation for the Rainham Traffic Management Scheme.

(Outcome of public consultation) – Report Attached

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

1. To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the various elements be implemented as set out in the report and shown on drawing: QA647/02/03B

2.   That Developers contribute 10% of the cost of the development road works as Section 38/278 Highways Act Agreement contributions, for the adoption of the roads listed in the report. That the estimated cost of £1,000 for the implementation of the works detailed in the report would be met from these contributions.

Outcome of public consultation – Report Attached

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

1. To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the various elements be implemented as set out in the report and detailed drawings:

·        QL018/MR/101A (Waverley Crescent)

·        QL018/MR/102A (Myrtle Road)

·        QL018/MR/103A (Myrtle Road)

2. That it be noted that the estimated cost of £52,000 would be met from the 2012/13 Transport for London Local Implementation Plan allocation for the Briar Road Area Environmental Improvements Package.

 (The Outcome of Public Consultation) Report Attached

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

1.             To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the following safety improvements be implemented as shown on the relevant drawings.

(a)   Pedestrian refuge, coloured surfacing, 30mph roundel, white keep clear bar markings and slow road markings along Wingletye Lane outside Campion School as shown on Drawing No.QL006/W/1.

(b)   Wider pedestrian refuge, tactile pavings and slow road markings along Wingletye Lane outside Havering College as shown on Drawing No. QL006/W/2. 

2.         That, it be noted that the estimated cost of £30,000 would be met from the Transport for London’s (TfL) 2012/13 financial year allocation to Havering for Accident Reduction Programme.

(The Outcome of Public Consultation) Report Attached

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

1.      To recommends to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that humped zebra crossing along Junction Road by Western Road detailed the report and shown on Drawing No: QL005/J/1be implemented.

2.      That, it be noted that the estimated cost of £20,000 would be met from the Transport for London’s (TfL) 2012/13 financial year allocation to Havering for Accident Reduction Programme.

(The Outcome of Public Consultation) – Report Attached

The report before the Committee detailed information on the Ardleigh Green Road, Squirrels Heath Road and Slewins Lane – Emerson Park Accident Reduction Programme, approved for funding by Transport for London. A feasibility study was recently carried out to identify safety improvements in the area and pedestrian refuge, pedestrian refuge upgrade, speed tables, speed cushions, minor carriageway widening and patching works, coloured surfacing, vehicle activated sign relocation, centreline hatch and slow road markings are proposed.

A public consultation had been carried out and the report detailed the finding of the feasibility study, public consultation and recommended various safety improvements be approved. Letters describing the proposals were delivered to local residents, Emergency Services, bus companies and cycling representatives.

Ardleigh Green Road

Approximately, 180 letters were delivered by hand to the area affected by the proposals. Comments were invited by 16 July 2012. Six written responses from Metropolitan Police, London Buses and residents were received and the comments are summarised in the Appendix1of the report.

Squirrels Heath Road

Approximately, 80 letters were delivered by hand to the area affected by the proposals. Five written responses from Metropolitan Police, London Buses, local school and residents were received and the comments are summarised in the Appendix1 of the report.

Slewins Lane

Approximately, 80 letters were delivered by hand to the area affected by the proposals. Seven written responses from Metropolitan Police, London Buses and residents were received and the comments are summarised in the Appendix1 of the report. The resident at No.61 Slewins Lane had carried out his own consultation and his consultation results are summarised in Appendix2.  

In accordance with the public participation arrangements the Committee was addressed by a resident who expressed his views against the scheme.

He explained that he felt the council's consultation was defective, that he had put a letter around his neighbours and had 11 responses which were passed to the traffic team and he was of the view that the current proposals do not meet local concerns for safety.

In response to the comment raised by the resident, the Principal Engineer responded that the service did not have access to data other than casualty information and there were no injuries on the section between Northumberland Avenue and Walden Way.

During deliberations the Committee raised the issue of the Vehicle Activated sign (VA):

A Member of the Committee was of the opinion that the VA sign needed to be moved from its current location. Other Members felt the sign should remain in the same place as being most effective.

The Committee RESOLVED to:

1.             To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the following safety improvements be implemented as shown on the relevant drawings.

Ardleigh Green Road

(a)   Wider pedestrian refuges along Ardleigh Green Road and pedestrian refuge upgrade along Squirrels Heath Lane at the Ardleigh Green Road / Squirrels Heath Lane junction (Drawing No.QL001/A/1)

(b)   Pedestrian refuge along Ardleigh Green Road outside All Saints Church (Drawing No.QL001/A/2)

(c)   Speed cushions along Ardleigh Green Road  ...  view the full minutes text for item 20.

Comments to advertised proposals – Report Attached

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

1. To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the proposed ‘At any time’ waiting at the junction of Burnway and North Street, be implemented in accordance with Plan BW/01/01.

Comments to advertised proposals. Report Attached

The report before the Committee outlined the responses received to the advertised proposals for amendments to the existing parking provision and the introduction of new waiting restrictions and parking provisions in the area around Hornchurch Station, which were agreed in principle the Committee, and recommended for further course of action.

The report detailed that the scheme elements are designed to incorporate ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions at junctions, apexes of bends and key sections of roads in the area to keep sight lines clear for motorists and to ensure traffic flow.

The scheme also incorporated the extension of the bus stop in Station Lane, to ensure that the buses could access the stop easily and making the buses accessible to disabled passengers. A bus stop clearway was also proposed for the existing bus stop in the Bevan Way layby opposite Central Drive.

In respect of the parking provision for the businesses on Station Lane and Suttons Lane, new Pay & Display parking provisions were proposed in Kenilworth Gardens and Cumberland Avenue to offset the reduction in parking space due to the proposed extension of the existing Bus stop Clearway in Station Lane, it is proposed to change the use of all the Free and Disc parking bay along Station Lane and Suttons Lane and in the side roads (as outlined in this report) to Pay and Display parking bays. This was in line with the Council’s general direction of travel in respect of paid for on-street parking provision. Pay and Display provides customers with a cheap and accessible parking option and it also encourages the turn over or parking spaces as the cost of long stay parking was designed to limit it. Pay and Display improves accessibility and promotes the use of local shops and businesses.

It was proposed to introduce a residents parking scheme in Cumberland Avenue, Cumberland Close and Matlock Gardens, to prevent long term non-residential parking taking place in the existing Free parking bays throughout these roads.

In respect of the proposals for Hacton Drive, it was proposed to introduce further ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions and free parking bays to ensure access to the first half of the road, where there are reported problems with obstructive parking, caused by residents, commuters and parents of the schools and nursery schools.

All of these proposals had been designed in conjunction with Ward Councillors and were subsequently advertised.

With its agreement Councillor Ray Morgon addressed the Committee. Councillor Morgon raised residents parking scheme concern and that the advert in the Romford Recorder omitted key information.

During the debate Members raised concerns over some elements of the scheme and agreed to defer them for further information. The Committee agreed to also defer schemes relating to SSSC Road in order for the appropriate consultation take place.

The Committee agreed to vote on each element of the proposed schemes pursuant to Recommendations 1-21 as follows

The Committee RESOVLED:

Recommendation 1:

To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

Comments to advertised proposals. Report Attached

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

1.                  To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the proposed ‘At any time’ waiting at the junction of Norman Road and Hyland Way be implemented as advertised in accordance with plan HYW/01/01.

- comments on advertised proposal.

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

To  recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the proposed ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions for Parsonage Road be implemented as advertised in accordance with drawing T&ET7-OF-101.

Comments to advertised proposals. Report Attached

The Committee considered a report that outlined the responses received to the advertised proposals for waiting restrictions at the Coniston Avenue junction with Cranston Park Drive and recommends a further course of action.

The Committee at it’s meeting on 16 November 2010, approved proposals to consult on the introduction of ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions at the junction of Coniston Avenue and Cranston Park Drive.

The proposals to introduce ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions for 10 metres on all arms of the Coniston Avenue junction with Cranston Park Drive were designed and publicly advertised.  Residents in the area were advised of the proposals as detailed on plan CPA/01/01.

The report stated that no responses were received to the formal consultation of the proposals and recommends a course of action.

The Committee RESOLVED to:

To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the proposed ‘At any time’ waiting at the junction of Coniston Avenue and Cranston Park Drive be implemented as advertised in accordance with drawing CPA/01/01.

The voting was 8 in favour and 1 abstention. Councillor Taylor abstained from voting.

- comments on advertised proposals.

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that:

·        The proposed ‘At any time’ waiting for Bryant Avenue be implemented as advertised in accordance with drawing titled “Bryant Avenue” attached to the report.

- comments on advertised proposals.

The Committee considered the report and without debate, RESOLVED

To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that the proposed ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions at the junction of Burleigh Close and Essex Road be implemented in accordance with the drawing titled “Burleigh Close/Essex Road” attached to the report.

The voting was 8 in favour and 1 abstention. Councillor Taylor abstained from voting.

The Committee is requested to consider the report relating to work in progress and applications - Report Attached

The report presented Members with all new highway schemes requests in order for a decision to be made on whether the scheme should progress or not before resources were expended on detailed design and consultation.

The Committee would either make recommendations to the Head of StreetCare to progress the scheme or the Committee would reject the request.

The Committee considered and agreed in principle the schedule that detailed the applications received by the service en bloc.

The Committee’s decisions were noted as follows against each request:

The Committee is requested to consider the report relating to minor traffic and parking schemes - Report Attached

The report before the Committee detailed all Minor Traffic and Parking Scheme application requests in order for a decision to be made on whether the scheme should progress or not before resources were expended on detailed design and consultation.

The Committee would either make recommendations to the Head of StreetCare to progress the scheme or the Committee would reject the request.

The Committee considered and agreed in principle the schedule that detailed the applications received by the service.

The Committee’s decisions were noted as follows against each scheme:

To consider any other item in respect of which the Chairman is of the opinion, by reason of special circumstances which shall be specified in the minutes, that the item should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

During the discussion of remaining items on the agenda the Committee RESOLVED to suspend Council Procedure Rule 9 to allow the conclusion of consideration of the remaining items on the agenda.

The vote for the proposal was agreed by a unanimous voice vote.