Agenda and minutes

Following the approval of a Non-Executive Action, Councillor Robert Benson was replaced by Councillor Julia Merison on the Committee.

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 all items be considered with the press and public present.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 June 2008 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED:  That subject to the following amendment, the minutes of the meeting held on 18 June 2008 be taken as read and signed as a correct record of the meeting:-

Minute 110 to read:

Roxeth Hill, Harrow-on-the-Hill

A Panel Member commented that the junction at the bottom of Roxeth 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 into for the next meeting.

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 the following public question had been received:

1.

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 requesting action on illegal U- turns, speeding traffic and vibration on High Road, Harrow Weald

      Petition received from Councillor Paul Scott

(b)   Petitions from businesses requesting the amendment of waiting restrictions on High Road, Harrow Weald

Petition received from businesses

(c)   Petitions from the parents and carers of children attending Marlborough School regarding road safety issues in the area outside the school

Petition submitted by the Headteacher of Marlborough School

Petition from residents requesting action on illegal U- turns, speeding traffic and vibration on High Road, Harrow Weald

An officer reported to the Panel that a petition was submitted to the Cabinet meeting on 19 June 2008 from Councillor Paul Scott on behalf of residents on High Road, Harrow Weald.  The petition with 8 signatures from residents sought immediate action to resolve concerns about illegal u?turns, speeding traffic and vibration.

The officer explained that the Portfolio holder for Environment and Community Safety had sent a response to the lead petitioner advising that no effective measures could be taken to deal with the problems and concerns raised by the petition.

Petition from businesses requesting the amendment of waiting restrictions on High Road, Harrow Weald

Members of the Panel were advised by officers that the Council meeting on 10 July 2008 had received a petition from businesses between 207?227 High Road, Harrow Weald.  The petition contained 13 signatures from local businesses and was on the same terms as the one reported to the Panel meeting on 18 June 2008.

An officer confirmed that a letter had been written to the lead petitioner explaining that the council was unable to agree to their request for changes to the parking restrictions and that the council was seeking written confirmation of Transport for London (TfL) position concerning the parking restrictions.

Petition from the parents and carers of children attending Marlborough School regarding road safety issues in the area outside the school

An officer reported that a petition had been forwarded from the Headteacher of Marlborough School on behalf of parents and carers.  The petition contained 91 signatures and outlined a number of proposals to address road safety issues in the area outside Marlborough School.

The officer advised the Panel that the school and peripheral roads had been included in traffic orders (published in July 2008) outlining the extension of the Wealdstone Zone C parking scheme and that the objections received, including the one from the school, were the subject of a separate report to this meeting of the Panel.

The officer confirmed that they would continue to liaise with the Headteacher to formulate an acceptable and practicable solution to the issues raised.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.

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

RESOLVED:  That, in accordance with Advisory Panel and Consultative Forum Procedure Rule 15 (Part 4E of the Constitution), a deputation be received in respect of Agenda Item 8 outlining concerns about the proposed extension of Wealdstone Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ).

(See Minute Item 119).

Report of the Head of Property and Infrastructure

The Panel received a deputation on this item from teachers and staff at Marlborough School, objecting to the proposed extension of the existing Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Wealdstone.  It was stated that:

·                     potential issues with parking had not been addressed during the earlier consultation process;

·                     staff and visitors to the school on official business would find it difficult to park near to the school;

·                     parking restrictions would compromise health and safety because clear access to the school for emergency vehicles and deliveries would be difficult to maintain;

·                     the proposed scheme would disadvantage the school and surrounding community as parking spaces would become more limited;

·                     a travel plan that encouraged pupils to walk to school and teachers to share car journeys had been successfully implemented.

An officer introduced the report into the results of statutory consultation of the draft traffic orders.  The seven objections received had resulted from the advertisement of the scheme proposals.  These included:

·                     Three objections concerning proposals in Masons Avenue.  The officer advised that the concerns raised had been addressed and responded to and that one of the objectors subsequently confirmed he was satisfied with the response.

·                     Two objectors expressed concern about proposals for double yellow lines in:

·                     Two objections concerning the proposed extension of the controlled parking zone C were received:

Officers confirmed that:

·                     the majority of responses received on the all the issues covered by these proposals had been in support.  In particular the double yellow  ...  view the full minutes text for item 119.

Information Report of the Head of Property and Infrastructure

An officer presented an information report that updated Members on the progress of the George V Avenue/Pinner Road/Headstone Lane junction.  Residents living nearby the junction had expressed concern about the frequency of road traffic accidents and the lack of pedestrian facilities at the junction.

Officers confirmed that they had been working with Transport for London (TfL) and the Director of Traffic Operations (DTO) to review the signal timings at the junction.  The DTO would also review the modelling data and provide officers with an update on the result of their findings so that a way forward could be agreed.

A Member asked if the Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), a computer chip used in the signal controller that held all the settings was tested against mains power surges.  An officer confirmed that they are tested off site before they are installed in the controller but would check this specific point with TfL at a forthcoming meeting.

Officers agreed that they would provide the Panel with an update on TfL and the DTOs findings at the Panel meeting in November.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.

Information Report of the Head of Property and Infrastructure

The Panel received an information report from the Head of Property and Infrastructure that provided an update on the progress made on a number of controlled parking zone (CPZ) reviews and studies.  Officers presented the Panel with results of a re-consultation of a number of roads in Stanmore on whether they wished to be included in the CPZ.  The findings of the re?consultation confirmed that the majority of residents in these roads did not support the proposal to include them in the CPZ.

Officers advised Members that the results of the re-consultation would form the basis of their report to the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Community Safety.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.

Information Report of the Head of Property and Infrastructure

An officer presented an information report of the Head of Property and Infrastructure which provided the Panel with an update on the progress of key traffic schemes.

Following the Panel meeting in June, a meeting with ward councillors had been organised to discuss the council’s proposals and the consultation process for Pinner Road.  An officer confirmed that the results of the public consultation would be reported at the next Panel meeting in November.

An officer advised the Panel that Rumblewave surfacing, which had been planned to slow down vehicles on the approach to bends in Old Redding had been withdrawn by the manufacturer.  He confirmed that the scheme had been revised with anti-skid surfacing to be used as an alternative material.

The Panel were advised by officers that traffic orders for the implementation of a 20 mph zone around Grimsdyke School had been advertised.  The Portfolio Holder for Environment Services and Community Safety confirmed that she would respond to a number of objections raised by residents’ and other interested parties regarding the proposed 20 mph zone.

Details on the results of the consultation regarding proposals to introduce a 20 mph zone around Aylward School were provided by officers at the meeting.  Officers confirmed that the majority of residents’ supported the implementation of the zone.  However, the Panel noted that residents’ of Dovercourt Gardens had not supported the proposals.  Officers also provided the Panel with results of the consultation for the extension of Kenmore Park 20 mph zone to Kenmore School.  The results of the consultation indicated a clear majority in favour of the scheme.  Officers confirmed that they had made progress with both proposals.

An update on progress made regarding the Goodwill to All junction was provided by officers.  The Panel were advised that regular signal liaison meeting with TfL scheduled for the end of September would discuss the proposals made at the TARSAP meeting in June.  Officers confirmed that the Panel would be provided with an update at the TARSAP meeting in November.

An update on the development of bus priority schemes was given to Panel members.  The Panel received confirmation that civil works at the junction of Cannon Lane and Whittington Way with parking bays outside the shops had been completed.  Members also received confirmation that the scheme for a northbound left turning lane at Common Road, Stanmore would be completed by the end of January 2009.  The Panel was informed that the public consultation for the Honeypot Lane northbound bus lane would be issued in September.  Proposals for the roundabout at Honeypot Lane and Streatfield roundabout would be discussed at a meeting with Ward Members.  Officers advised that plans to implement both schemes at the same time had been discussed.  In response to a Members query on the proposed scheme to provide two way buses in Station Road at Harrow Town Centre, officers confirmed that ward councillors would be provided with draft plans before the next meeting in November.

RESOLVED:  That the report be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 122.

To note that the next meeting of the Panel will be held on Wednesday 26 November 2008 at 7.30 pm

RESOLVED:  That the date of the next meeting of the Panel would be held on Wednesday 26 November 2008 at 7.30 pm.