Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and outlined the covid protocols.

The Chairman also pointed out that the meeting would be live streamed and recorded.

Finally, she thanked the previous Chairman, Councillor Prentice, for her conduct of the Committee and welcomed her continued presence as a Member of this Committee.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 21 April 2021, be agreed as a correct record, subject to it being noted that Councillor Willians item relating to East Barnet Brtish Legion was subject to match funding being provided.

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A question had been received from Simon Cohen, regarding Councillor Longstaff’s CIL application, which related to refurbishment of Tudor Park Pavilion.

The Chairman stated that she intended taking this item at this juncture and reported that she had personally visited the site and outlined her findings, leading to her support for what could be a flagship project.

Simon Cohen asked his question, as detailed below:

Question

Can the council clarify its intentions towards the Tudor Park Pavilion, with regard to leaving it to decay further, demolishing it and making good the site (which would itself cost money),  or carrying out repairs to enable its reuse by the local community as a cafe and community hub with welfare facilities, Ideally for the next 100 years?

Answer

Under the councils Parks and Open Spaces Strategy all of the Boroughs parks and open spaces were assessed and given a Quality/Value grading (Value to the local area). The Low Quality High Value sites were identified as priority locations for investment. Tudor falls into the Low Quality Low Value category so this would not be a target for investment.

The cricket pavilion at Tudor Sports Ground has suffered from damage caused by subsidence, the council only insures buildings with commercial tenancies in place against subsidence risk as such this building is not covered for the damage caused. Due to the damage the building has currently been mothballed until a decision has been made on how to proceed. At this time no such decision has been taken.

Simon Cohen asked a supplementary question, which was responded to by Officers at the Chairman’s request.

Councillor Longstaff spoke in detail to his item and Councillor Teare also spoke in support of the item.

Officers suggested that the item be agreed in principle, with Officers to work with Members and interested parties on the detail. However, Members were keen to see funding agreed at this meeting and it was suggested that up to £200,000 be agreed over a 2 year period.

It was also requested that other avenues of potential funding be pursued too, particularly through the Council’s Grant’s Officer.

RESOLVED that

(1)  It be unanimously agreed that £200,000 be allocated to this NCIL application over a 2 year period;

(2)  Other avenues of potential funding be pursued, particularly through the Council’s Grants Officer.

ACTION: CRAIG MILLER/DAMIEN PANTLING/KEN ARGENT

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To follow.

The Committee received the report.

Members outlined a number of discrepancies relating to incorrect wards being listed against budget allocations.

Officers agreed to take this on board and amend accordingly and reissue the document.

RESOLVED that

1.    the amount available for allocation during 2021/22, as set out in section 6.2 and in the appendices be noted;

2.    the amount of re-allocated underspends & overspends in Section 2.1 be noted.

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The following applications were received:

Councillor Stephen Sowerby – Funding to Enhance and Protect WW2 Air Raid Warden’s Post Located on the Green Space Adjacent to Brook Farm Allotments

It was noted that Councillor Sowerby’s application had been accepted in error, as he was not a ward Councillor for the ward in question.

Consequently, the Chairman used her discretion to allow Councillor Alison Cornelius, who was a ward Councillor for Totteridge to sponsor the application.

RESOLVED that NCIL funding up to £3,000 be unanimously agreed.

ACTION: CRAIG MILLER/DAMIEN PANTLING

Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb – Hollickwood Recreation Ground

It was noted that the revised amount requested in total, was £13, 680.

RESOLVED that NCIL funding of £13,680 be unanimously agreed.

ACTION: CRAIG MILLER/DAMIEN PANTLING

It was noted that Councillor Longstaff’s application had already been agreed under agenda item 6 – Public Questions.

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The Committee received the report.

Members highlighted a number of errors in relation to sites listed, being allocated to the wrong wards and also emphasised the need for monitoring in consultation with Ward Councillors.

Officers agreed to rectify the errors and engage with Ward Councillors with regard to monitoring and report back accordingly.

RESOLVED that

1.            That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes the results of the speed surveys that were undertaken in the above road;

2.            That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes the Executive Director, Environments decision  to install vehicle activated signs and road markings in Hendon Wood Lane at an approximate cost of £12,870 from the Road Safety & Parking Budget.

ACTION: CRAIG MILLER

The Committee received the report.

It was noted that recommendation 4 asked the Committee to agree the funding. However, this was an error as the Committee were only able to note the funding allocated by the Executive Director.

Both Councillor Teare and Longstaff spoke to this item.

It was noted that incremental measures could be investigated if this approach was not sufficient.

Members were also concerned about the timing of the speed survey and requested that it be redone.

It was also requested that Ward Councillors be consulted accordingly and that information on how the scheme will be enforced, be reported back to this Committee.

RESOLVED

1.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes the detail of the feasibility study as outlined in this report.

2.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes that the Executive Director, Environment approves with the recommendation to install a 20mph limit in the area outlined in Appendix B, Drawing No. BC/001834-02_FS_100-01.

3.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes that the Executive Director, Environment will carry out a statutory consultation on the proposed scheme indicated on Drawing No. BC/001834-02_FS_100-01.  If any objections are received as a result of the statutory consultation, the Executive Director, Environment will consider and determine whether or not the scheme should be implemented and, if so, with or without modification, subject to funding being made available.

4.         notes that the Executive Director, Environment allocates funding of £19,800 to consult, design and introduce the approved proposals.

ACTION: CRAIG MILLER

The Committee received the report.

Councillor Coakley Webb wasn’t present for this item.

RESOLVED that

1.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes the results of the speed surveys that were undertaken in Gallants Farm Road, EN4.

2.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes that the Environment Director the proposal to install vehicle activated signs and road markings in Gallants Farm Road at an approximate cost of £15,070 from the Road Safety & Parking funding. 

The Committee received the report.

Councillor Longstaff spoke on this item.

RESOLVED that

1.         Having considered the feedback to the informal consultation carried out in the existing Barnet Hospital CPZ area between 23 July and 28 August 2020, the Chipping Barnet Area Committee authorise the Executive Director Environment to:

a.         Inform previously consulted residents and businesses of the Committee’s decision.

b.         Note the feedback to the informal consultation and agree that the current controlled times and days remain unchanged.

c.         Improve road safety and access by introducing double yellow lines at junctions.

d.         Provide shared use permit and Pay by Phone facilities where there is available capacity to serve residents, businesses including Barnet Hospital.

2.         Having considered the feedback of the informal consultation carried out in uncontrolled roads surrounding the existing Barnet Hospital CPZ area between 23 July and 28 August 2020, the Chipping Barnet Area Committee authorise the Executive Director Environment to:

a.         Extend the existing Barnet Hospital CPZ by including Regina Close and Elizabeth Close in the experimental scheme.

b.         Improve road safety and access by introducing double yellow lines at junctions.

c.         Extend the Barnet Hospital CPZ and adopt the same controlled days and times as the existing zone.

d.         Introduce the controls using experimental TMOs so that scheme is kept under review for a maximum of 18 months, in line with the approved CPZ policy principles.

e.         Provide shared use permit and Pay by Phone facilities, where there is available capacity to serve residents and businesses, including those visiting Barnet Hospital.

3.         a contribution of £30,000 from the Area Committee 2021/22 budget, with the remaining costs (£34,890) funded via the Parking Services capital budget, Borough wide Road Safety budget and S106 contributions, be agreed.

ACTION: CRAIG MILLER

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The Committee received the report.

RESOLVED

1.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee, note the results of the feasibility study that was undertaken in Barnet Road, between Field End and Quinta Drive, EN5.

2.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee, notes that the Executive Director, Environment will approve the recommendation not to progress with the requested zebra crossing but to progress with the installation of two vehicle activated signs in Barnet Road.

3.         Notes that the Director of Environment will allocate an approximate funding of between £13,000 – £15,000 for the agreed recommendation to introduce the approved proposals of 2 Vehicle Activate Signs on Barnet Road from the Road Safety and Parking Budget.

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The Committee received the report.

It was noted that Ward Councillors would be informed of timescales and the consultation areas.

RESOLVED

1.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee note the details of the feasibility study as outlined in this report.

2.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes the Executive Directors decision to proceed with Option 1 as the preferred option.

3.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee, notes that the Executive Director, Environment will carry out a statutory consultation on the preferred Option 1 as shown on Drawing No. BC/001966-08_FS_100-01 OF 03. If any objections are received as a result of the statutory consultation, 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 funding being made available

4.         Notes that the Director of Environment has allocated from Road Safety & Parking fund the funding of £43,450 to consult, design and introduce the approved proposals for the agreed Option.

The Committee received the report.

Councillor Smith spoke to the item, explaining that he felt that the measures agreed were not sufficient enough and that speed cushions were more appropriate.

Councillor Smith was advised by Officers to submit a road safety request to the Executive Director.

Members expressed their dissatisfaction with the Executive Directors decision on this item and requested that Ward Councillors be fully engaged with future discussions.

They also requested that the Chairman of Environment Committee be asked for his interpretation of the new procedures.

RESOLVED that

1.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee notes the results of the speed surveys that were undertaken on Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone.

2.         That the Chipping Barnet Area Committee note the proposal to install 4 (four) Vehicles Activated Signs (“VAS’s”), and refresh or install new road markings in the area, at an approximate cost of £26,400 from Chipping Barnet Area Committee CIL funding. 

ACTION: CRAIG MILLER

To follow.

RESOLVED that the progress update be noted.

Officers gave an update on the one outstanding item relating to the pedestrian path and Barnet Lane Car Park and it was agreed that Councillor Brayne would be invited to resubmit a Members item on this matter back to the Committee for re-consultation.

RESOLVED that the Work Programme be noted and that contact me made with Councillor Brayne be contacted and invited to resubmit a Members item to the committee for consideration.

ACTION: CRAIG MILLER

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