Agenda and minutes

The Chair of the East Area Committee, Councillor Danny Rich welcomed all attendees to the meeting.

It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting of the East Area Committee held on 29 June 2022 be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Giulia Monasterio, who was substituted by Councillor Paul Lemon.

Apologies were received from Councillor Rohit Grover, who was substituted by Councillor Michael Mire.

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The Chair noted that three petitions were received which were considered in turn.

a)    Petition: Improvements to the Underpass between Trinity and Manor Park Road

The lead petitioner, James Masters presented the petition and outlines the issues. The Committee welcomed the petition and noted that the agenda for this Committee contained an item on this matter.

It was RESOLVED that the matter be referred to a chief officer to provide a written response to the lead petitioner within 20 working days.

b)    Petition: Request for Applications for Parking Permits if within a 0.25mile radius

The lead petitioner, Radhika Shah presented the petition to the Committee. The Committee noted the petition and suggested that the lead petitioner contacts their Ward Councillors as this involves a policy matter.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee noted the petition and that no further action be taken but suggested that the lead petitioner consults with Ward Councillors as this matter involves a policy decision.

c)     Petition: CPZ Long Lane extension request (Between Etchingham Park Road / Oakfield Road and Squires Lane)

The lead petitioner, Radhika Shah presented the petition to the Committee.

It was RESOLVED that the matter be referred to a chief officer to provide a written response to the lead petitioner within 20 working days.

The Committee noted the submitted residents’ issues and the written responses which were published and circulated.

a)    Issue: Junction of Oakwood Road and Addison Way

Councillor Mittra presented the item on behalf of the resident and noted the traffic safety issues.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee, having noted the issue and the written response, decided:

-        that the Road Safety and Parking issue be referred to the Director of Highways & Transport, and

-        that Ward Councillors (Garden Suburb) be updated on the matter via the Director of Highways & Transport.

b)    Issue: Knotweed

The Committee noted the issue and the published response.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee noted the issue and the written response.

c)     Issue: Junction of Granville Road/Summers Lane/High Road

Edward Smith-Miller joined the meeting and presented the issue to the Committee. Officers noted that work is being undertaken to address the matter in consultation with residents and Ward Councillors.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee noted the issue and agreed to instruct that the Member Liaison Officer contact the resident within 20 working days to provide an additional response.  

d)    Issue: Safety Hampstead Garden Suburb

The Committee noted the issue regarding safety and requested that Officers provide a written response to the resident and Ward Councillors on the matter raised, including an update on the CCTV review.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee noted the issue and agreed to Officers to contact the resident and Ward Councillors within 20 working days to provide a response on the issue raised, including an update on the CCTV review.

e)    Play Street for Lodge Lane N12

Daniela Boyce joined the meeting and presented the matter to the Committee. The Chair noted that this issue involves a policy matter and as such, he would raise the matter with the Chair the Environment Committee for discussion and potential inclusion on the Work Programme of that Committee.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee noted the issue and agreed to instruct that the Member Liaison Officer contact the resident within 20 working days to provide a response.  

The Chair welcomed the report which sets out the CIL budget allocations for the East Area Committee, to enable consideration of applications for funding during 2022/23.

It was RESOLVED:

1.     That the East Area Committee noted the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding available for allocation during 2022/23, as set out in paragraph 7.2 and in Appendix 1.

2.     That the East Area Committee noted the CIL amount and re-allocated underspends & overspends in paragraph 2.1

3.     That the East Area Committee noted the Road Safety & Parking Fund allocations in paragraph 7.2 and as set out in Appendix 2.

4.     That the East Area Committee noted that the Public Consultation commenced on the 3^rd August 2022 and closed on the 7^th October 2022.

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The Chair noted that each NCIL application would be considered in turn.

a)    Councillor Michael Mire – Northway Gardens – Shed Repair & Park Furniture

Councillor Michael Mire presented the application. The Committee welcomed the item and noted the engagement work undertaken with Greenspaces and Ward Councillors. 

It was RESOLVED that the Committee having considered the application decided to award funding fully for £14,283 and any conditions attached noting the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

b)    Councillor Anne Hutton – Summerside Primary Academy

RESOLVED that the application be deferred until the next meeting to enable further discussions to take place.

c)     Councillor Claire Farrier & Arjun Mittra - East Finchley Underpass (Grange Big Local - GBL)

Councillor Mittra presented the item. The Committee noted the item and raised a number of queries with Officers. Assistant Director Parking, Philip Hoare noted that the Committee may propose that a specified budget be utilised to tackle drainage, lighting and surface issues within the LBB statutory responsibilities and to commission a project manager to progress the project.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee having considered the application decided to award funding partially for up to £10,000 and any conditions attached, as set out above, noting the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

d)    Councillor Claire Farrier – Market Place Playground

Councillor Farrier presented the item to the Committee. The Chair welcomed Kathy Batten, Chair of Friends of Market Place who provided an update to the Committee following the previous East Area Committee meeting.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee having considered the application decided to award funding fully for £100,000 and any conditions attached noting the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

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