Agenda item

HENDON RESIDENTS FORUM

WEDNESDAY 6 JANUARY 2021 AT 6.00 PM

VIRTUAL MEETING Chairman: Cllr Anthony Finn

Vice Chairman: Cllr Nizza Fluss

CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTION

The Chairman introduced himself and the Officers present and welcomed everyone to the virtual meeting.

1. Petition: Removal of double yellow lines – The Ridgeway NW7 (opposite Belmont Farm)

Lead Petitioner: Sarah Ali

Ward: Mill Hill

Number of signatures: 95

The Lead Petitioner did not attend the meeting and the petition was deferred to the next meeting of the Hendon Residents Forum.

RESOLVED – That the petition be deferred to the next meeting of the Hendon Residents Forum on 3 March 2021.

2. Issue: Inappropriate business parking Rushgrove Avenue & Silkfield Road.

Resident: Mr Vimal Haria

Ward: Colindale

The resident did not attend the meeting. Ward Councillor Nagus Narenthira noted that this is an ongoing problem. Officers confirmed that the issue raised was already under consideration as part of an overall parking review and confirmed they would relay this information on to Mr Haria.

RESOLVED - That the Member Liaison Officer contact the resident within 20 working days to provide an additional response and that this response be published in the meeting documents available on the website.

3. Issue: Dangerous Parking in Pavilion Way, HA8 9YA.

Resident: Mr Sonny Din

Ward: Burnt Oak

The resident was unable to attend the meeting and Ward Councillor Sara Conway updated the panel on the issue. She noted that Mr Din had been in contact with the school and Mr Andrew Dismore AM on several occasions, having raised the concern regarding access for refuse lorries and emergency vehicles. She also noted that the road in question is not too far from Edgware Hospital and parking is an ongoing issue in an area with a number of pressures.

The Assistant Director for Transport and Highways agreed that when current restrictions are lifted then officers will arrange a meeting to engage with local residents, Ward Members and the school to observe the problems in the area and discuss what can be done to mitigate them.

RESOLVED - That Ward Members are notified of the issue and a meeting is arranged with all relevant parties at an appropriate time.

4. Issue: Street Lighting Booth Road

Resident: Mrs Zainab Nasser

Ward: Burnt Oak

The resident did not attend the meeting. It was noted that in the written response provided, officers had already attended the location and assessments of the lighting were ongoing. Officers confirmed that they would maintain contact with the resident and report any updates back to the Panel, where necessary.

RESOLVED - That the Member Liaison Officer contact the resident within 20 working days to provide an additional response and that this response be published in the meeting documents available on the website.  

5. Issue: Pothole Prince Charles Drive

Resident: Mr Levy

Ward: West Hendon

Mr Levy attended the meeting. Officers confirmed to him that temporary patching of the road has taken place and that rhino patching would be scheduled in as soon as possible.

RESOLVED - That the Member Liaison Officer contact the resident within 20 working days to provide an additional response and that this response be published in the meeting documents available on the website.  

6.Issue: Fly tipping and pavements

Resident: Vibha Narendraji

Ward: Hendon

The resident did not attend the forum. Officers confirmed that a request has been raised for an inspection on the pavement and that the resident would be updated accordingly. Following the discussion, the Assistant Director for Transport and Highways confirmed that he would report back to the Panel on the last time a fly tipper had been successfully prosecuted.

RESOLVED - That the Member Liaison Officer contact the resident within 20 working days to provide an additional response and that this response be published in the meeting documents available on the website.  

7. Chairman’s request:Update on Sopers Yard, Bell Lane, Hendon, NW4

Mr Darren Stephens outlined the issue to the Panel. Officers confirmed they had requested an update on the planning enforcement action regarding the site and confirmed that this would be sent to the Chairman by the end of the week, and relevant information would be copied to Mr Stephens. Attendees debated the problems on the site in depth. Residents were advised that the Inquiry consultation is currently ongoing until 19 January 2021 and they can make representation and add comments to the case via Reference: APP/N5090/C/20/3247928 (planninginspectorate.gov.uk)

8. AOB: The Assistant Director for Transport and Highways gave a verbal update on the CPZ review programme. He noted that there would be a paper going to the Environment Committee on 18^th January 2021 and that any further updates would be brought back the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Area Committees and Residents Forums and Members would have the opportunity to feed into this review.