Agenda and minutes

Minutes of the Hendon Residents Forum

24 January 2017

Members Present:

Councillor Sury Khatri (Chairman)

Councillor John Hart (Vice-Chairman)

1. Petition to propose a new pedestrian Crossing in Langstone Way Mill Hill East NW7
   
   

The Forum received an oral representation from the lead petitioner Ms Irene Kahan who presented the petition. Ms Kahan highlighted the importance of a safe pedestrian crossing in light of increased traffic, the location and access to local amenities. Clear road safety marking ahead of the road crossing was also raised as an important issue so as to alert road users.

Following notification of the petition, the Chairman noted the issue and due to the risks associated noted that a Members’ Item (in his name) would be submitted to the next Hendon Area Committee meeting on 20^th February 2017 reflecting the comments made above.

2. Petition to Install CCTV cameras in West View footpath NW4

The Forum noted the oral representation from the lead petitioner Ms Aliza Medina who presented the petition. Ms Medina highlighted the issues as set out in the petition and the personal safety risks posed to residents and the local community who access the pathway.  Cllr Langleben was supportive of the Petition and comments made by the resident.

Following notification of the petition, the Chairman noted the issue and due to the safety concerns referred the matter to the Commissioning Director for Environment, Community Safety Team who work closely with the Metropolitan Police, to investigate the issues and respond to the resident within 20 working days.

3. Petition - Path leading to a school gate – Broadfields Primary School

Following notification of the petition, the Chairman referred the petition to the Commissioning Director of Environment (Highways) to respond to within 20 working days.

4. Petition - Deansbrook and Matilda Marks Kennedy Schools-20 mph scheme

The Forum noted the oral representation from the representative for the lead petitioner, Ms Attwell who spoke in objection to part of the proposals. Ms Attwell noted that the proposed removal of parking spaces and parking restrictions would displace parking of cars further up the street – causing further issues in that locality. She further stated that the proposals would present a disruption to residents due to the crossing on the road. In addition, the removal of trees would make the road more barren and not be in keeping with the rest of the area.

Following the consideration on the petition and the response provided by the Council, the Chairman noted the petition. The Chairman noted that the petition has been incorporated with the consultation responses and will be considered in reaching a decision on introduction of the proposals consulted on.

5. Ayesha Community School in Montagu Road NW4

As the resident was unable to attend due to illness, the Chairman noted the item and the response provided by the Council.

6. Dangerous Pedestrian Crossing [Junction of Edgware Road & Colindale Avenue]

The Forum received an oral representation from Mr Patrick Jacob who introduced the issue. Susie Kemp, Interim  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.