Agenda and minutes

Subject to the correction of the word correct under item 1 page 1, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 2^nd July 2015 be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Tom Davey, Cllr Dr Devra Kay, Cllr Nagus Narenthira who was substituted by Cllr Zakia Zubairi and Cllr Charlie O-Macauley who was substituted by Cllr Ammar Naqvi.

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The Committee noted issue nr 7 referred from the Hendon Residents’ Forum. The Chairman of the Hendon Residents’ Forum, Councillor Sury Khatri presented the matter to the Committee and informed about the danger posed by fast-moving traffic and the near-hit accidents reported by residents. The Hendon Area Committee noted the matter and the verbal presentation from the Chairman of the Hendon Residents’ Forum.

RESOLVED that:

The Committee instructs that the Highways Officer be commissioned to undertake a feasibility study in relation to the risks at the junction of Bunn’s Lane and Page Street and at the junction of Pursley Road and Page Street.

Councillor Val Duschinsky introduced the Members’ Item in her name. Following discussion of the item, the Committee

RESOLVED that:

In relation to this Member’s item, the Hendon Area Committee agree to implement a feasibility study with a cealing limit of up to £25,000 with a provision that

i.          the costs be agreed by the Committee;

ii.         subject to further clarification from Re on costs, and;

iii.        if costs exceed this limit amount to refer on to the Environment Committee

Action: That the Chairman receive an update from officers on whether this decision (i) can be made outside of the meeting.

The Director of Strategy introduced the report which sets out a review on actions and matters raised at previous area committee meetings. The Committee noted the report and the progress update along with the work programme at appendices 1 and 2 of the report.

RESOLVED that: 

1.         That the Committee noted the update and actions set out in Appendix 1 of this report. 

2.         That the Committee noted and agreed the work plan attached as Appendix 2 of this report.

3.         In the matter of additional business parking bays in Cheyne Walk, NW4 and enforcement of existing ones.

i.          That the Committee noted the update in Appendix 1 of this report.

ii.         That the Committee agreed the expenditure of £5,000 for the provision of additional business bays in Cheyne Walk and the making of the necessary Traffic Management Orders.

4.         In the matter of  installing a pedestrian refuge in Edgwarebury Lane (requested by Cllr Brian Gordon):

i.          That the Committee noted the update in Appendix 1 of this report.

ii.         That the Committee agreed the expenditure of £15,000 for the provision of a pedestrian refuge in Edgwarebury Lane to be constructed in January 2016.

5.         In the matter of issues highlighted in West Hendon being addressed by road layout changes in Cool Oak Lane junction, Kingsbury Road junction and gyratory signage

i.          That the Committee noted the update in Appendix 1 of this report.

ii.         The Committee noted that the feasibility study was undertaken and no improvements were identified that could be implemented in advance of the major changes that will be made to the junction as part of the West Hendon Regeneration and will be reported to the 21st October 2015 Hendon Area Committee 

iii.        That the Committee agreed expenditure of £5,000 for signage.

6.         In the matter of parking issues in Watford Way, Apex Corner:

i.          That the Committee noted the update in Appendix 1 of this report.

ii.         That the Committee agreed the expenditure of £20,000 to undertake a feasibility study and report the outcome of the study to the March 2016 Area Committee meeting.

7.         In the matter of addressing the lack of crossing point between Mathilda Marks (Hale Lane), Bunns Lane and towards Woodcraft Park:

i.          That the Committee noted the update in Appendix 1 of this report.

ii.         That the Committee noted that the outcome of the feasibility study (estimated at £15,000) agreed at the July Committee meeting will be reported to the March 2016 Area Committee meeting.

8.         In the matter of footway parking in Arundel Gardens

i.          That the committee noted the update in Appendix 1 of this report

ii.         That the Committee agreed the expenditure of £2,000 to undertake a feasibility study and note that a report of the outcome of the study will be provided to the March 2016 Area Committee meeting.

9.         In the matter of the request for a Zebra Crossing in in Shirehall Lane

i.          That the committee noted the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

The Committee noted the information set out in the report and the introduction from the Director of Strategy. Following a number of changes in the way Area Committee budgets are allocated, it was noted that Area Committees now have greater flexibility to allocate these funds to local issues and needs. 

The Committee welcomed the report. The Chairman moved a motion to add an additional recommendation (Recommendation 3) which was duly seconded and having been put to the vote was declared carried. The Committee therefore

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Committee noted the specific issues highlighted in this report in relation to:

• Deprivation and Employment

• Increasing Diversity & Community Cohesion

• Obesity and Participation in Sport

2.    Based on the issues highlighted in the Insight & Evidence Review, that the Committee decides if it wishes to set any priorities for the allocation of the funding it has available to it and instruct officers to come back with costed proposals to help address any areas of concern.

3.    That the Committee notes the contents of the report to be used as an informative tool to inform future decisions.

Votes were declared as follows:

The item was deferred to a future meeting of the Committee to allow for consultation through Ward Members and residents.

The Committee noted the report and the information set out in the appendix to the report. The Traffic and Development Manager introduced the report. The Chairman of the Hendon Residents’ Forum, Councillor Sury Khatri provided a verbal update. The Committee noted the information.

Following discussion, the Chairman moved a motion to amend recommendation 4, which was duly seconded and declared carried.

Recommendation 4 to read:

That the Hendon Area Committee confirms that the proposal to amend the existing layout of footway parking bays in the remainder of Southbourne Avenue is not implemented. instructs that the Commissioning Director for Environment consults with residents on the implementation of the footway parking bays Scheme.

The Committee therefore

RESOLVED that

1.    That the Hendon Area Committee notes the review of parking in Southbourne Avenue, Edgware;

2.    That the Hendon Area Committee approves the proposal to implement four (4) additional footway parking bays on the South-western end of Southbourne Avenue as indicated in drawing No. 87775.dwg.

3.    That the Hendon Area Committee adds this scheme (which has an estimated cost of £25,000 or less) to its work programme;

4.    That the Hendon Area Committee instructs that the Commissioning Director for Environment consults with residents on the implementation of the footway Parking bays Scheme.

Votes were declared as follows:

The Committee noted the information set out in the report and the appendix. Following discussion, the Chairman moved a motion to amend the wording of recommendation 2 and 3 which was duly seconded and declared carried.

Recommendation 2 to read:

That the Hendon Area Committee, having noted the above, decide whether recommend that the measures should be introduced as proposed or without the build out on Wykeham Road at the junction with Queens Road.

Recommendation 3 to read:

That the Hendon Area Committee, having noted the above, decide whether recommend that the measures should be introduced as proposed or without the raised table on Prothero Gardens at the junction with A41.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Hendon Area Committee note the outcome of the public consultation on the proposals as outlined in this report.

2.    That the Hendon Area Committee, having noted the above, recommend that the measures should be introduced as proposed without the build out on Wykeham Road at the junction with Queens Road.

3.    That the Hendon Area Committee, having noted the above, recommend that the measures should be introduced as proposed without the raised table on Prothero Gardens at the junction with A41.

4.    That the Hendon Area Committee, having decided which proposals should be introduced, give instruction to the Commissioning Director for Environment to proceed with the implementation stage.

Votes were declared as follows:

The Committee noted the report and the appendix to the report. The Committee received a verbal representation from Cllr Sury Khatri who spoke about the risks associated with dangerous driving along Devonshire Road. Following discussion, the Committee

RESOLVED

1.    That the Hendon Area Committee note the outcome of the public consultation of the proposals as outlined in this report.

2.    That the Hendon Area Committee, having noted the above authorise the Commissioning Director for Environment to proceed to the implementation stage of the scheme as per the original proposal.

Action: That the Highways Officer (Traffic and Development Manager) bring a further update report to the next meeting of the Hendon Area Committee with cost estimates of the feasibility study relating to a review of the Traffic Calming Measures for the stretch of road along Pursley Road and Devonshire Road to the Holder Hill Road Roundabout excluding the section of Devonshire Road that has already been approved in item 13.

The Traffic and Development Manager presented the report. The Committee

RESOLVED

1.    That the Hendon Area Committee note the outcome of the public consultation of the proposals as outlined in this report.

2.    That the Hendon Area Committee, having noted the above authorise the Commissioning Director for Environment to proceed to the implementation stage of the scheme as per the original proposal.

The Committee noted the information contained in the report.

RESOLVED

1.    That the Hendon Area Committee note the outcome of the assessment of the A5 / Cool Oak Lane junction; that introducing an improvement at this location before the improvements expected as part of the West Hendon regeneration scheme is not feasible.

2.    That the Hendon Area Committee agree that the proposed scheme for the A5 / Kingsbury Road junction be developed to complete detailed design with Hendon Area Funding, and subsequent consultation and implementation will be reported to the Environment Committee for approval.

3.    That the Hendon Area Committee agree that revised signage at A5 / Perryfield Way gyratory be introduced.

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