Agenda and draft minutes

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 January 2014 be approved as a correct record

Apologies were received from Councillor Rowan Quigley Turner.

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Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb introduced the item and provided an overview of the safety issues raised by residents in the vicinity of Victoria Road in East Barnet. To address the issues she requested that in the short term the possibility of introducing a 20mph zone along the road be looked into, and that in the long term other safety measures be looked into, which might be funded by section 106 money.

Two members of the public provided oral representations on the item. Ms Hanna Blond Thurlow noted that the road is primarily a residential road, but is increasingly used as a main connection route by commuters and businesses. It was noted that increasing traffic and speeding vehicles created difficulties and dangers for local residents.  It was also noted that the safety issues would be likely to worsen with the planned introduction of a new Asda supermarket development in the vicinity, and the associated expected increase in traffic.

Mr David Howard further noted that several junctions in and around Victoria road are, or have the potential to be, accident hotspots due to traffic, frequent use by pedestrians including young mothers and school children. It was noted that there is restricted visibility at several junctions.

Members agreed that in order to make an informed decision there should be a review to look into the matters raised and report on possible options, including the possible introduction of a 20mph zone, the introduction of traffic islands and/ or zebra crossings.  It was agreed that the review should encompass the roads leading up to Victoria Road (including Park Road, Margaret Road and Crescent Road).

RESOLVED – Officers to carry out an initial investigation of the concerns raised, including Victoria Road and the roads leading up to it, and report back to the next relevant committee on possible measures to address identified issues.

The Traffic and Development Manager introduced the report.

The Sub-Committee discussed the item and requested the Highways Manager to seek additional information from Highways Group officers on:

i)             What is involved in the process of re-surfacing a road (would re-surfacing produce an even surface if there are significant dips in a road)?

ii)            If the actual costs of the repairs go above the specific figures quoted in the Appendix A to the report, would the contractors be obligated to finish the works or could they stop mid-way?

Following further consideration of this item, the Sub-Committee;

RESOLVED:

1.1       That the list of roads for carriageway resurfacing, footway relay and other highway maintenance works in the Chipping Barnet Area for 2014/2015; as listed in Appendix A attached to this report, be approved.

1.2       That, subject to the overall costs being contained within available budgets, the Director of Development and Regulatory be instructed to:

The Sub-Committee received the below item which had been referred to the Sub-Committee by the Chairman of the Chipping Barnet Residents Forum.

Following discussion and consideration of this item, the Sub-Committee:

RESOLVED –

1             To request officers to liaise with relevant ward councillors to decide the appropriate area/ roads for a preliminary informal consultation on the principle of introducing parking controls in the area.

2             That an informal consultation, using a letter drop and a survey, be carried out as soon as practicable, ensuring to avoid the purdah period of 14 April – 22 May 2014.

3             That the consultation responses be analysed by officers, road by road.

4             That the results of the consultation and road by road analysis be brought back to the next appropriate committee meeting for consideration (noting that a new governance structure is due to be considered at Full Council meeting on 2 June), with a decision on any further action to be taken at that point.

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