Decision details

The Committee considered the report, which set out the details of a feasibility study undertaken to address the traffic and safety concerns regarding Menorah Primary School.

The Chairman MOVED the following amended to Recommendation Two of the report which was duly SECONDED:

2.    That the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee approves notes that the preferred Option is option 1A for the uncontrolled crossings and the 20 mph zone and authorises requests that the Strategic Director for Environment should instruct officers to consult with the school on the scheme and then if appropriate progress to public consultation and detail design, but at the same time notes that the scheme cost is in excess of the maximum budget available to the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee but may be eligible for LIP funding. 

The Chairman MOVED to the vote on the amendment.  Votes were recorded as follows:

The motion was  CARRIED and became the substantive motion.

The Chairman then MOVED an amendment to Recommendation 3 of the report, which was duly SECONDED:

1.    That the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee agree  notes that if any objections are received as a result of the statutory consultations, referred to in recommendation 2, the Strategic Director for Environment will consider and determine whether the agreed Options should be implemented or not, and if so, with or without modification, subject to LIP funding being made available. 

The Chairman MOVED to the vote on the amendment.  Votes were recorded as follows:

The motion was CARRIED and became the substantive motion.

The Chairman moved to the vote on Recommendation 1 as set out in the report and the amended Recommendations 2 and 3.  The Committee unanimously RESOLVED:

1.     That the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee note the detail of the feasibility study as outlined in this report in relation to an uncontrolled crossing and introducing a 20 mph speed around Menorah Primary School.

2.     That the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee notes that the preferred Option is option 1A for the uncontrolled crossings and the 20 mph zone and requests that the Strategic Director for Environment should instruct officers to consult with the school on the scheme and then if appropriate progress to public consultation and detail design, but at the same time notes that the scheme cost is in excess of the maximum budget available to the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee but may be eligible for LIP funding. 

3.     That the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee notes that if any objections are received as a result of the statutory consultations, referred to in recommendation 2, the Strategic Director for Environment will consider and determine whether the agreed Options should be implemented or not, and if so, with or without modification, subject to LIP funding being made available.