Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 13 October 2015, and to authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2015 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Chairman gave a statement on this matter that explained that this item had been withdrawn from the agenda following clarification that the measures did not involve the use of Traffic Management Orders as they did not have any substantive impact on highways, and thus did not require comments by the Committee.

The report before Members set out the responses to an informal consultation and the subsequent advertised proposals to extend parking controls into currently unrestricted areas of the Brooklands Ward.

The report stated that officers had developed these parking proposals in conjunction with Ward Councillors with the view that the schemes would better serve the residents and businesses of the area.

The Committee noted that the aim of these proposals were to help improve traffic flow, limit commuter parking and make further parking provisions for parents who drop-off or pick-up their children at Crowlands Primary School.

The Committee noted that approximately 316 letters and plans were delivered to local residents in addition to key stakeholders consulted such as London Buses, Emergency Services and Ward Councillors. Notices were also placed on site detailing the proposals and advertised in the press. At the close of consultation 30 written responses had been received; 10 responses were in favour and 20 against the proposals. 

Members also noted that a petition was received from the Chairman of Romford Mosque which included approximately 306 signatures objecting to the proposals and highlighting the negative impact it would have on worshippers at the Mosque.

In accordance with the public participation arrangements the Committee was addressed by a member of the public who was in support of the scheme but sought clarification on the proposed bay parking opposite the restricted parking area. The resident was of the opinion that the bays would lead to insufficient space to manoeuvre for lorries and bigger vehicles.

The Committee was informed that officers had taken into consideration the issues raised by the resident during the consultation and had removed the long term non-resident parking bays from the scheme.

With its agreement Councillor Viddy Persaud addressed the Committee.

Councillor Persaud spoke in support of the proposals stating that Ward Councillors and residents had worked on the schemes and were in favour of the proposals and that the effects of implementation would need to be monitored.

During general debate, a Member sought clarification that there was enough space for a Fire Engine and refuse truck to manoeuvre beside the proposed parking bay in Lessington Avenue.

A Member noted that the proposals had been designed in conjunction with the Ward Councillors and that the scheme did not impact on the footway.

A Member was of the opinion that the solution to parking issues in the area should be in accordance with  the responses received as the Member was of the view that there was no overwhelming support for the proposals.

By a vote of 10 in favour to 1 against the Committee RESOLVED:

1. To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment that the proposals as shown on the drawings appended to the report be implemented as follows:

(a)  That the proposals in Lonsdale Avenue, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored for a period of 6 months, reporting back to the Committee with any further recommendations;

(b)  That the proposals that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

Further to a request from a member of the Committee that sought clarification on how the Council’s annual Local Implementation Plan Funding Submission was produced, the Committee received and noted the content of the Local Implementation Plan Funding report.

The Committee requested that a presentation on this issue be arranged for a future meeting.

The Committee considered the report and the representations and without debate RESOLVED to:

1.        Recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment that the safety improvements as detailed and shown on the relevant drawings be implemented as follows:

(a)  Dagnam Park Drive between North Hill Drive and Whitchurch Road

    (Plan Nos: QO005/1 and QO005/2)

-       20mph zone

-       20mph roundels road markings at various locations as shown.

(b)  Dagnam Park Drive outside property Nos. 350/352)(Plan No:QO005/1 ) - Speed table.

(c)  Dagnam Park Drive outside Brookside Primary Schools

    (Plan No:QO005/1)

-       Raised zebra crossing with illuminated beacon posts

(d)  Dagnam Park Drive east of Chudleigh Road (Plan No:QO005/1 )

-       Speed Table

(e)  Dagnam Park Drive east and west of Whitchurch Road

    (Plan No:QO005/2 )

-       Speed cushions

2.      Noted that the estimated costs of £85,000, would be met from the Transport for London’s (TfL) 2015/16 Local Implementation Plan allocation  for Accident Reduction Programme.

The Committee considered the report and the representations and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment that:

a.               The proposals as shown on the plan appended to the report be implemented as advertised, with a small reduction of the waiting and loading ban to the eastern boundary of No.2 Gaynes Road.

b.               The effect of any agreed proposals be monitored.

c.               It be noted that the estimated cost for the current proposals in Wilson Close and Gaynes Road as set out in the report was £2,000 which would  be met from the 2015/16 Minor Parking Schemes budget.

The Committee considered a report showing all the new highway scheme 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 had considered and agreed in principle the schedule that detailed the applications received by the service.

The Committee’s decisions were noted as against each request and are appended to the minutes.

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

The Committee’s decisions were noted as against each request and are appended to the minutes.

The Committee noted a request from a Member who had asked for a monthly schedule of schemes progress. In response Highways and Parking officers stated that there would be resource issues in order to undertake this request.

Members commented on the heavy traffic around the newly opened KFC Restaurant at Gallows Corner. In response, the Committee was informed that Highways and Planning officers were monitoring the effect of the establishment on traffic in the area.

A Member raised the issue of the request to relocate a bus stop away from the Rainham Garden Wall. In response, officers stated that this was a matter for TFL/London Buses to consider and Members may want to channel the request through the London Assembly Member for Havering & Redbridge.