Agenda and minutes

Councillor Maureen Braun’s and Councillor Adam Langleben’s  apologies were noted.

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There was not a report.

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Members received the Officer’s  report and noted that an island had been added to the scheme that work on this scheme  should commence within three to six months, subject to approval of funding.

RESOLVED

1. That the committee note the intention to introduce a zebra controlled pedestrian crossing facility on Broadfields Avenue, on the grounds of road safety;

2.    That the Committee give instruction to the Interim Commissioning Director for Environment to proceed to the implementation stage, when resources are in place and following liaison with ward members and all affected stakeholders including utility companies and statutory bodies.

Members received the Officer’s  report and noted that work on this scheme  should commence in 2015/16, subject to approval of funding.

RESOLVED

1.    That the Committee note the intention to address traffic management concerns on Silkstream Road;

2.    That the Committee be mindful of the Councils current approach to traffic calming;

3.    That the following scheme be approved (Option 2), subject to the deletion of speed cushions:

·         A one-way system along Silkstream Road in a northerly direction between junctions with Montrose Avenue and Barnfield Road;

·         Provision of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing facility across Silkstream Road at its junction with Gaskarth Road;

·         The introduction of a 20 mph zone covering Silkstream Road, Gaskarth Road, Playfield Road and Millfield Road.

4.    the Interim Commissioning Director for Environment proceed with commissioning a detailed design and associated public consultation with a view to implementation when resources are in place and following liaison with local ward members.

Members received the Officer’s  report and noted that work on this scheme  should commence in 2015/16, subject to approval of funding.

RESOLVED

1. That the Committee note the outcome of the investigation into the feasibility of providing an crossing facility on Edgwarebury Lane as presented in this report.

2. That the Committee give instruction to the Interim Commissioning Director for Environment to proceed to the implementation stage of the uncontrolled crossing facility on Edgwarebury Lane near Purcells Avenue, when resources are in place and following liaison with ward members,) and all affected stakeholders including Transport for London (London Buses utility companies and statutory bodies).

Members received the Officer’s  report and noted that work on this scheme  should commence in 2015/16, subject to approval of funding.

Councillor Khatri was given the opportunity to address the Committee, following his request to speak on this item.

RESOLVED

1.    That the Committee note the intention to address traffic management concerns on Devonshire Road;

2.    That the Committee be mindful of the Councils current approach to traffic calming;

3.    That the following option (Option 1), be approved:

·         Traffic island with illuminated bollards and a high level beacon on Devonshire Road in the vicinity of the vertical crest on the road over rail bridge;

Improved carriageway markings at the junction of Tavistock Avenue with Devonshire Road;

Improvements at Tavistock Avenue/Ashley Walk/Devonshire Road junction including pedestrian improvements.

4.    the Interim Commissioning Director for Environment proceed with commissioning a detailed design and associated public consultation with a view to implementation when resources are in place and following liaison with local ward members.

Members received the Officer’s  report and noted that work on this scheme  should commence in 2015/16, subject to approval of funding.

It was also noted that the raised table on Prothero Gardens would be moved slightly so it was aligned with the footpath from Brampton Grove, in line with Officers recommendations.

RESOLVED

1.    That the Committee note the intention to address traffic management concerns on Wykeham Road;

2.    That the Committee be mindful of the Councils current approach to traffic calming;

3.    That the following option (Option 3) be approved, but with the exclusion of the three roadhumps on Wykeham Road and the one road hump on Prothero Gardens:

Option 3

·         Incorporates the horizontal traffic calming with build outs and pedestrian facilities of Option 1 and 2:

Horizontal traffic calming with buildouts that narrow Wykeham Road at the junction with Brampton Grove, Prothero Gardens, Rayleigh Close and at Queens Road and including vertical deflection by means of raised tables on Wykeham Road;

Extending the waiting period to improve visibility at junctions.

·         A part time 20mph speed limit with dual display School Warning and 20mph vehicle activated sign operating over 200m of Wykeham Road and all of Prothero Gardens.

4.    That the Interim Commissioning Director for Environment  to proceed with commissioning a detailed design and associated public consultation with a view to implementation when resources are in place and following liaison with local ward members.

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