Agenda item

Name of Councillor

Members Item

Councillor Braun

NAME OF MEMBER’S ITEM

A proposed zebra crossing outside Sunnyfield School, Hendon Ward

WHY THIS REPORT IS NEEDED

Councillor Braun has requested that a new zebra crossing is considered along Greyhound Hill, to keep children from Sunnyfield School safe from fast moving traffic.  A zebra crossing would slow down traffic and reduce the risk of accidents to pedestrians as the school is extremely busy, particularly in the rush hour.

Committee Discussion

At the meeting the Chairman invited discussion and an officer update was provided confirming that there is school funding available for minor road safety works such as ‘school keep clear’ signs and new zig zag on the school approach improve road safety in the immediate vicinity of the school only. Councillor Braun welcomed this and agreed with the Chairman’s proposal for an officer report to October committee to consider the effectiveness of the minor works before deciding on the feasibility of a zebra crossing.

Hendon Area Committee unanimously Resolved that:

It was Resolved that:

The committee authorised the Commissioning Director of Environment to instruct officers to undertake a light touch no cost report highlighting the viability and benefits of a zebra crossing and the indicative costs of a feasibility report and potential installation to be presented to a future meeting of the Hendon Area Committee.

Councillor Narenthira

NAME OF MEMBER’S ITEM

Proposed traffic calming measures, Booth Road, Colindale Ward

WHY THIS REPORT IS NEEDED

Councillor Narenthira wishes to remind Members that 

Ward members have previously requested, on behalf of a local resident, that Booth Road be considered for traffic calming and has reported that it is unfortunate that the existing scheme commitments from the limited LIP funding available for Traffic Management and Accident Reduction schemes means that it has not been possible to include Booth Road in the draft 2016/17 programme of work for this.  Councillor Narenthira wishes Committee to consider whether it is possible for minor work or a feasibility study to be funded from the budget controlled by the Hendon Area Committee and highlights that Members may want to consider whether to raise this proposal with the Committee.

To summarise, this Member’s Item  is seeking funding for  study and minor works according to the findings of these studies”

Committee Discussion

The Chairman introduced the item and invited further Member and officer input.  The Committee were provided with additional background which included details on the perceived problems of speeding along Booth Road and parking pressures. An 18 month Parking Review is proposed, after which recommendations on options for the area will be provided.  Councillor Narenthira said urgent interim measures were needed and requested a small amount of funding to the value of £5,000 to undertake a feasibility study looking into what minor works could take place that would reduce some of the pressures in the interim.

It was RESOLVED:

1. That the Commissioning Director for Environment instruct officers to undertake a feasibility study to identify and implement measures to alleviate parking and speeding problems in Booth Road pending the outcome of the 18 month review.

2. That Hendon Area Committee approved a budget of up to £5,000 from its non-CIL budget.

Councillor Sargeant

NAME OF MEMBER’S ITEM

WHY THIS REPORT IS NEEDED

Proposed traffic calming measures Colindeep Lane, Colindale Ward

Councillor Sargeant would like to draw Member’s attention to problems facing Colindeep Lane.  It is very dangerous for drivers emerging from their drives to have a clear sight line as to oncoming traffic, particularly where the road bends.  This was not such a problem when they were half on, half off the kerb.  Councillor Sargeant would also like Committee to consider installing a zebra crossing outside the North London Grammar School because of the traffic speed problem. This would increase safety for the children crossing to and from the school, and help to slow down traffic.

To summarise funding is sought to investigate the problems of traffic speed and proposes speed is slowed down through traffic calming measures including a zebra crossing.

Committee Discussion

The Chair introduced the item and was informed by Councillor Narenthira in the absence of Councillor Sargeant, that Colindeep Lane is experiencing severe speeding problems that need to be addressed before there is a fatal accident. Officers confirmed that there was £25,000 Section 106 monies available through the School Development Fund for road safety measures around the school.  It was also agreed that as the Police are unlikely to have funding to for additional measures such as CCTV monitoring, that a site meeting with relevant parties – ie Highway officers, ward Councillors, police, school, would be of benefit to consider the problem and possible solutions. Committee were informed that CCTV cameras cost in the region of £55,000 and a zebra crossing would be between £20,000 - £40,000. 

Councillor Langleben said that he would be happy to endorse a report back based on what information that officers may be aware of and suggested the Committee look into the availability of other regeneration money as the location is within the Colindale Regeneration area and development monies should accessible for schemes like this.

The Chairman summarised the proposal would therefore be a light touch no cost report to look at the possibility for additional funding ie from CIL, S106 and regeneration budgets for road safety measures along Colindale Avenue including for the provision of a CCTV camera and zebra crossing.

It was RESOLVED:

That the Committee authorised the Commissioning Director for the Environment to instruct officers to produce a report highlighting the potential options to deal with traffic problems and the costs of a feasibility study and installation.