Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 March 2021 be agreed as a correct record.

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A question was submitted by Elizabeth Brown in relation to item 15, High Street NW7. A supplementary question was then asked at the meeting.

On behalf of the High Street Residents Association, Elizabeth Brown thanked Councillor Duschinsky for commissioning the traffic survey and taking into account the concerns of residents.

The Officers advised that in order to enforce the one way system, all recommended road signs needed to be installed. However, a 50% reduction of traffic in the area was noted and therefore safer for commuters.

A question and comment was submitted by Zoë Samuelson who asked a further supplementary question at the meeting.

Officers advised that as part of the feasibility study undertaken tracking of all vehicles had been taken into consideration including that of larger vehicles to account for any wide turn manoeuvres that would be made within the proposed one way system.

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The Chairman advised that further investigation into overspends was needed. It was noted that any overspends must be reported back to Committee.

The new balance for the financial year 2021/2022 CIL budget was £379,001.93.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee notes the amount available for allocation during 2021/22 set out in section 6.2 of the appendices.

-       That Committee notes the amount of Underspends and Overspends in section 2.1.

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1.    Cllr Val Duschinsky – Hub Youth Board

The Member’s Item was for funding to provide activities for teenagers post Covid.

Further to a discussion, the Chairman moved to a vote.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee considers the requests as highlighted in section 1 of the report.

-       That Committee unanimously approves funding of £15,625 for the creation of the Hub Youth Board.

2.    Cllr Saira Don – The Hyde School Playground Project

Councillor Don introduced the item. In addition to creating a safe space for children, the premises were also used for community events.

Officers advised that an approved contractor would be used, satisfying all the safety requirements. It was noted that the costings provided were within the correct parameters for works of a similar nature. 

Further to a discussion, the Chairman moved to a vote.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee considers the requests as highlighted in section 1 of the report.

-       That Committee unanimously approves funding of £17,708.66 for the playground project.

3.    Cllr John Hart – Anti Fly Tipping Measures in Goodwyn Avenue NW7

Councillor Duschinsky presented the item on behalf of Councillor Hart. It was noted that relevant discussion was held with Officers for the required information under the new rules.  However, the Chairman suggested that the item be deferred to be included in the overall CCTV review.

Further to a discussion, the Chairman moved to a vote.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee considers the request as highlighted in section 1 of the report.

-       That Committee unanimously defers the application for inclusion within the wider CCTV review and to report back any information on long term implications and ongoing costs.

4.    Cllr Sarah Conway – CCTV

Councillor Conway presented the request on behalf of vulnerable residents in the community of Burnt Oak following incidences in relation to anti-social behaviour.

Officers in the Community Safety Team had been looking into additional CCTV assets and requirements supported by the feasibility study in conjunction with the police and partners. 

As part of the review, digital innovations and upgrade in technology required a longer term strategy. The installation of temporary cameras would place pressure on the existing CCTV network across the Borough.

Park Guard included three operational teams that enforced patrols across the borough and the specific ward locations. Members were asked to defer the application for funding to check appropriateness and costings from the Council and to provide an update at the next Area Committee.

Further to a discussion, the Chairman moved to a vote. The votes were recorded as follows:

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee considers the request as highlighted in section 1 of the report.

-       That Committee defers the application for funding for further information and inclusion within the Council’s CCTV review and Officers to provide an update to Committee about the specific concerns raised.

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Members suggested a schedule of works with commencement and completion dates. Officers advised that as part of the Area Committee reform, a financial assessment would be undertaken to get the most up to date accurate information alongside progress reports and monitoring of schemes previously agreed by Committee.

The Committee noted the report.

Councillor Narenthira spoke on the item and addressed the issues faced by residents.

Officers advised that standard warning signs and road markings would be implemented in the area.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee notes the results of the speed survey.

-       That Committee unanimously approves funding of approximately £1,500 to install signs and road markings on Heybourne Crescent.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee notes the results of the speed survey.

-       That Committee notes that no further action is taken at this time.

It was noted many items in relation to speeding were brought to the Area Committee and the majority of them showed that no speeding had occurred following survey results. Members wanted to know if there were other options such as community led initiatives to determine speeding instead of spending a significant amount of the budget on speed surveys.

Officers advised that the surveys were needed as a means to collect evidence in order for further proposals or implementation to take place. It was noted that a new data collection system has been introduced to the Vehicle Activated Signs that were being put up across the Borough which could help provide more insight into speeding.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee notes the results of the speed survey.

-       That Committee notes that no further action is taken at this time.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee agrees to Officer Recommendations 1-5 in the report.

-       That Committee unanimously approves funding of £48,635 from the NCIL Area Committee budget.

The Committee noted the report.

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The meeting finished at 8.45pm