Agenda and minutes

The Panel received a report and addendum of the Head of Property and Infrastructure, which set out the findings of the public consultation of 4000 properties on proposals to extend the existing Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) B and H.  The CPZ review had been conducted to assess the effects of increased parking demand and vehicular activity following the reopening of Wembley Stadium and as a result of the Sainsburys supermarket.  Funding towards the implementation of the proposed scheme has been secured through the section 106 agreements, comprising £100,000 from Brent Council’s section 106 agreement with the Wembley Stadium developer and £20,000 from Harrow council’s agreement with Sainsburys.  An officer showed the Members a map of the area and briefed Panel Members on the outcome of the public consultation, including:

·                     times that the existing CPZs operate;

·                     problems that residents encountered with access and parking within the existing CPZ; and

·                     any further comments or suggestions that residents had.

The officer gave a detailed analysis of the current parking restrictions that applied within Zones B and H respectively. In response to questions and concerns raised, officers advised that:

·                     residents were asked if current parking restrictions were effective, or whether they should be changed or extended;

·                     the issue of inevitable displaced parking at Canons Park and Queensbury stations had been discussed at a stakeholder meeting in 2007 but there had been no request for these areas to be included in the review;

·                     parking problems were more acute in certain areas surrounding Stanmore station;

·                     Parking Enforcement operations had a schedule of all Wembley so that enforcement resources could be planned and deployed effectively;

·                     double yellow lines would be introduced in certain areas to prohibit parking at all times;

·                     the frequency and times of events at Wembley Stadium are such that the demand for a Park and Ride scheme and the infrastructure costs associated with it are not viable;

·                     a scheme comprising “event day only” restrictions has been considered in detail and costed, but would involve a significantly higher cost to implement and allocateon-going revenue cost to operate, for which there is no budget provision;

·                     roads experiencing obsdtructive parking and access difficulties would be subject to some form of parking controls to improve traffic flow and assist pedestrians when crossing the road;

·                     some roads included in the consultation would not form part of the extended CPZ as requested by the majority of residents;

·                     some roads with a majority in favour of inclusion in the CPZ extensions had not been included because neighbouring and adjoining roads had requested not to be included in the proposed extended CPZ;

·                     roads where obstructive parking was an issue would have double yellow lines painted at the junction to discourage parking by non?residents.

Panel Members voiced concerns over the imposition of parking regulations by Barnet Council between the junctions of Stonegrove Gardens and London Road.  Further Panel Members commented on the dangerous effect of cars parked on both sides of the roads had on traffic flow and  ...  view the full minutes text for item

To note the appointment of Councillor Susan Hall as Chairman of the Advisory Panel for the Municipal Year 2008/09, at the Cabinet meeting held on 15^th May 2008.

RESOLVED:  To note the appointment at the meeting of Cabinet on 8 May 2008 of Councillor Susan Hall as Chairman of the Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel for the Municipal Year 2008/09.

To note the attendance at this meeting of any duly appointed Reserve Members.

Reserve Members may attend meetings:-

(i)                 to take the place of an ordinary Member for whom they are a reserve;

(ii)               where the ordinary Member will be absent for the whole of the meeting; and

(iii)             the meeting notes at the start of the meeting at the item ‘Reserves’ that the Reserve Member is or will be attending as a reserve;

(iv)              if a Reserve Member whose intention to attend has been noted arrives after the commencement of the meeting, then that Reserve Member can only act as a Member from the start of the next item of business on the agenda after his/her arrival.

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no Reserve Members in attendance at this meeting.

To receive declarations of personal or prejudicial interests, arising from business to be transacted at this meeting, from:

(a)               all Members of the Committee, Sub Committee, Panel or Forum;

(b)               all other Members present in any part of the room or chamber.

RESOLVED:  To note that the following interests were declared:

To consider whether any of the items listed on the agenda should be considered with the press and public excluded on the grounds that it is thought likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, that there would be disclosure of confidential information in breach of an obligation of confidence or of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

RESOLVED:  That (1) agenda item 10 be taken before agenda item 5;

(2)  all items be considered with the press and public present.

[Note:  For ease of reference, the order of the minutes follows the order of the business on the agenda].

To consider the appointment of a Vice–Chairman of the Panel for the Municipal Year 2008/09.

RESOLVED:  To appoint Councillor Manji Kara as Vice-Chairman of the Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel for the 2008/2009 Municipal Year.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2008 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED:  That subject to the following amendments, the minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2008 be read and signed as a correct record of the meeting, once printed in the Council Bound Volume:-

Amend Minute 85 to include, under Minute 85 (ii), a further following paragraph:-

(iii)                Councillor Yogesh Teli declared a personal interest arising from the fact that he was a Ward Councillor for Kenton West. Accordingly, he remained in the room for the discussion of all items.

To receive questions (if any) from local residents or organisations under the provisions of Advisory Panel and Consultative Forum Procedure Rule 16 (Part 4E of the Constitution).

RESOLVED:  To note that no public questions were received at this meeting under the provisions of Advisory Panel and Consultative Forum Procedure Rule 16 (Part 4E of the Constitution).

To receive petitions (if any) submitted by members of the public/Councillors under the provisions of Advisory Panel and Consultative Forum Procedure Rule 14 (Part 4E of the Constitution).

(a)               Petitions from residents regarding the proposed installation of double yellow lines around Hooking Green, North Harrow

Petitions submitted by residents

(b)               Petitions from residents requesting restricted parking between 11 – 12 noon and 2 – 3 pm in  Buckingham Road between Merlin Crescent and Whitchurch Lane, Edgware

Petitions submitted by residents

(c)               Petitions received from residents requesting restricted parking on both sides of Corbins Lane, South Harrow

Petitions submitted by residents

(d)       Petitions received from businesses and customers requesting the alteration of parking restrictions on High Rd, Harrow Weald

Petitions received from businesses and customers

Information Report – Petition from residents regarding the proposed installation of double yellow lines around Hooking Green, North Harrow:

The Panel received a report by officers relating to a petition received in response to the publication of statutory orders to implement double yellow lines around Hooking Green, North Harrow.  The petition with 38 signatures represented 22 residential households and requested double yellow lines in four corners and a single yellow line on one side of the road.

An officer explained that a written response had been drafted to the lead petitioner which advised residents that the original scheme of double yellow lines would proceed because the proposals suggested were unworkable.

Information Report – Petition from residents requesting restricted parking between 11.00 am – 12 noon and 2.00 – 3.00 pm in Buckingham Road between Merlin Crescent and Whitchurch Lane, Edgware:

The Panel received a report by officers relating to a petition received by the Traffic Management Department.  The petition with 42 signatures from 41 households requested the imposition of restricted parking in Buckingham Road between Merlin Crescent and Whitchurch Lane during the hours of 11.00 am – 12 noon and 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm.

An officer explained that a written response had been forwarded to the lead petitioner advising that the petition would be reported on at this meeting of Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (TARSAP).  The officer also advised the Panel that the petitioners had been informed of the programme timescales agreed at the February 2008 TARSAP meeting that addressed points raised in the petition at that time and the inclusion of Buckingham Road and surrounding areas in the CPZ review programme, that would commence at the Stakeholders meeting in Winter 2010/11.

Information Report – Petition from residents requesting restricted parking on both sides of Corbins Lane, South Harrow:

The Panel received a report by officers relating to a petition containing 23 signatures from 17 households lying on both the northern and southern section of the road, requesting restricted parking to be introduced on both sides of Corbins Lane, South Harrow.  Residents had experienced displaced parking as a result of the extension of the South Harrow Controlled Parking Zone introduced in February 2008.

An officer confirmed that the northern half of Corbins Lane had not been included in the consultation for the extended CPZ in November/December 2008, but residents would nevertheless be informed of the intention to include the scheme in the review that would commence in Winter 2009/10.

A Member commented that the petitioners were satisfied that their concerns would be looked at in due course.

Petition received from businesses and customers requesting the alteration of parking restrictions on High Road, Harrow Weald:

The Panel received a report by officers with relating to a petition containing 86 signatures from traders and customers of two restaurants between numbers 207 and 225 High Road, Harrow Weald requested that the current waiting time parking restrictions be amended to 6.30 pm.

An officer confirmed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 104.

To receive deputations (if any) under the provisions of Advisory Panel and Consultative Forum Procedure Rule 15 (Part 4E of the Constitution).

RESOLVED:  To note that no deputations were received at this meeting under the provisions of Advisory Panel and Consultative Forum Procedure Rule 15 (Part 4E of the Constitution).

Report of the Director of Legal and Governance Services

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Legal and Governance Services.

RESOLVED:  That the following non-voting advisors be appointed to the Panel for the 2008/09 Municipal Year:

·                     Mr Alan Blann representing CTC Right to Ride

·                     Mr Eric Diamond representing the North West London Chamber of Commerce

·                     Mr Len Gray representing Pedestrians’ interests

·                     Mr Anthony Wood representing Harrow Public Transport Users’ Association.

To receive references from Council and any other Committees or Panels (if any)

RESOLVED:  To note that no references were received.

Report of the Head of Property and Infrastructure

(See Recommendation 1)

Information Report of the Head of Property and Infrastructure

Officers provided an update on local safety schemes in the borough.

A Member who had made a request to speak at the Panel, which had been formally agreed, expressed concerns about the apparent lack of consideration in the development of the Travis Perkins site in Neptune road and the effect of traffic in peripheral roads.  In addition, concerns were raised regarding draft proposals for a one way system in Pinner View and Bedford Road which formed part of the local safety scheme proposals for Pinner Road. In response, an officer confirmed that residents comments would be considered when an appropriate scheme was implemented and that a meeting would be set up to discuss the Members’ concerns.

Panel Members were advised that Rumblewave would be introduced on dangerous bends to reduce vehicle speeds in Old Redding.

In accordance with the Council’s approved programme of 20 mph schemes, an officer confirmed the programme for 2008/09 and explained that 20 mph were self enforcing and therefore traffic calming would be introduced to enhance child pedestrian safety around a number of local schools.

The Traffic Department intended to install three pairs of speed cushions and a speed table outside the school entrance of Grimsdyke First and Middle schools as part of the Grimsdyke 20 mph zone.  The measures also include plans to alter the road layout at the junction of Colburn Avenue and Sylvia Avenue to reduce vehicle speeds were also discussed.  In addition, waiting restrictions would be marked to protect pedestrian crossing points and improve visibility and manoeuverability at the junctions of Colburn Avenue and Sylvia Avenue, Hillview Road and Colburn Avenue and both junctions of Grimsdyke Road and Hillview Road.

As Aylward First and Middle School is adjacent to the proposed Stanmore CPZ and complimentary measures of “keep clear” signage and a 20 mph zone with traffic calming measures are proposed around the school.

Officers confirmed consultation on the proposals to extend the Charlton Road parking scheme to include Kenmore Park First and Middle schools would begin at the end of summer.

An update on the introduction of a walking scheme in Spencer Road, Wealdstone was given.  Proposals for a raised speed table near the junction adjacent to the War Memorial, subject to the results of public consultation, would be introduced to improve pedestrian safety and reduce the frequency of road traffic accidents.

An update on junction improvements at the Goodwill to All was provided to Panel Members. Officers confirmed that enterprisemouchel had been commissioned to re-visit some previous works and to investigate the feasibility of providing parking bays for shoppers and prepare a revised layout of the junction to incorporate controlled pedestrian crossing facilities.  Two options have been modeled.

Officers advised Panel Members of the potential increase in traffic delays and queuing once the pedestrian phase of the scheme is incorporated.  Panel Members also considered the need for a modified junction layout to address the lack of parking bays in Headstone Drive and Headstone Gardens.

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Which cannot otherwise be dealt with.

Elm Park, Stanmore

A Panel Member expressed concern regarding the bollards in Elm Park.

Roxborough Hill, Harrow-on-the-Hill

A Panel Member commented that the junction at the bottom of Roxborough Hill was unsafe for children to cross because traffic controls for pedestrians had not been implemented.  The Chairman confirmed that this area would be looked in to for the next meeting.

RESOLVED:  That the above be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the Panel will be held on Wednesday 17 September 2008 at 7.30 pm

RESOLVED:  That it be noted that the next meeting of the Panel would be held on Wednesday 17 September 2008 at 7.30 pm.