Agenda item

Mr Woolery-Allen introduced the report that related to the progress update on Finchley and Golders that related to the progress update on Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee Actions.

The Chairman proposed voting on each recommendation separately.

The Committee unanimously agreed recommendation 1.

Councillor Cooke clarified that the roads in recommendation 2 should read as Friary Way and Valley Avenue.

The Committee unanimously agreed recommendations 2, 3 and 4.

The Chairman recommended that recommendation 5 be amended in order to include the exact location which is Fallow Court Avenue and Montrose Crescent.

Councillor Cooke moved a motion in regards to recommendation 5.

To instruct the Commissioning Director for Environment to install clear markings on the double yellow lines on the junction of Fallow Court Avenue and Montrose Crescent in order to prevent blue badge users parking along those lines and liaise with the blue badge establishment.

Councillor Cooke also moved a second motion to instruct the Commissioning Director for Environment to install School Keep Clear marking along the corner of the Fallow Court Avenue and Montrose Crescent junction in consultation with ward councillors and relevant stakeholders.

The Committee unanimously agreed recommendation 6.

On recommendation 7 the Chairman mentioned that the Commissioning Director for Environment that the proposed scheme on the Mesh Parking on the Green is not value for money.

Councillor Cooke mentioned that this is regarding the safety of children and he believes that the mesh parking was included in the school travel plan which has been already agreed.

Councillor Cooke moved a motion to request that the Commissioning Director for Environment advises ward councillors and the school on the reasons why this proposal is not value for money.  

The motion was therefore LOST.

Councillor Dean Cohen moved a motion for the school to liaise with the school travel plan officer to try and come up with a viable solution to ensure the safety of children of that school. The motion was seconded.

It was therefore RESOLVED:

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

2.    In the matter of Friary Way/Valley Avenue-Parking Review

i.    That the Committee noted the update provided in this report on Friary Way/Valley Avenue and that a full report on the analysis of the consultation results with recommendation on proposed actions will be reported to the January Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee.

3.    In the matter of Leslie Road/Leopold Road, N2-Parking Review

i.    That the Committee noted that the update provided in this report on Leslie Road/Leopold Road and that a full report on the analysis of the consultation results on recommendation on proposed actions will be reported to the January Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee.

4.    In the matter of Golders Gardens, NW11-Parking Review

i.    That the Committee note the update provided in this report on Golders Gardens and that a full report on the analysis of the consultation results with recommendation on proposed actions will be reported to the January Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee.

5.    That the Commissioning Director for Environment be instructed to install clear markings on the double yellow lines on the junction of Fallow Court Avenue and Montrose Crescent in order to prevent blue badge users parking along those lines and liaise with the blue badge establishment.

6.    That the Commissioning Director for Environment be instructed to install School Keep Clear marking along the corner of the Fallow Court Avenue and Montrose Crescent junction in consultation with ward councillors and relevant stakeholders.

7.    That the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee instructs that the school liaises with the school travel plan officer to proposed a viable solution to ensure the safety of children of the Summerside School.