Agenda item

Item

Action

Title: Children's safety in a residential area.

Resident: Mr Rob Glass

Ward: Oakleigh

Issue: Issue to be raised relates to the safety of children's safety in a residential area. The speed with which cars travel down steep roads and slopes could and will be fatal at some point and, as with many other areas, their speed should be controlled by speed humps or another form. Paint markings clearly make no difference at all and investment to prevent multiple crashes and fatalities needs implementing immediately.

Please consider speed humps or another form or speed control (not just painted SLOW DOWN signs) on Lyonsdown Rd in EN5.

Rob Glass addressed the Committee on this matter, explaining his concerns and suggesting the installation of speed humps.

The Chairman stated that a speed survey would be required, before any action could be taken on this matter.

It was stated that there may already have been a speed survey at this location a few years ago. It was felt that this should be clarified, before a further speed survey was carried out.

It was also suggested that Officers meet with residents on site to discuss their concerns and the most appropriate location for the speed survey.

RESOLVED that

1.Subject to a speed survey not having been previously carried out, £2,000 be allocated from CIL funding for this purpose;

2.Officers be requested to meet with residents on site to discuss their concerns;

3.a report back be submitted to a future meeting of this Committee.

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

Lead Petitioner: Mr Elias Chrysostomou

Number of signatures: 31

Ward: Underhill

Petition:As residents of Wellside Close, ENS, listed below are the issues weface with the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) that was introduced on 10th September 2018:

 • Drivers are missing the CPZ signs and are still parking in Wellside Close during the CPZ hours

 • Illegally parked vehicles are taking up parking space hence making it difficult for residents (who have paid for yearly permits) and their visitors to find parking

 • Most people that park in Wellside Close do so because they are visiting the hospital, hence we will have these issues all year round meaning the CPZ has not had the intended effect of freeing up parking for residents and their visitors.

• Paint drive bays and display the associated signage in Wellside Close as opposed to just at the beginning of the road (the drive bays must not obstruct resident's driveways)

• Give every resident in Wellside Close 10 free visitor permits for the inconvenience caused (the cost for these can be taken from the Penalty Charge Notices issued thus far)

Elias Chrysostomou, Lead Petitioner was given the opportunity to address the Committee, requesting the action outlined opposite in the referral.

The Chairman raised the point that residents were provided with the opportunity to raise concerns about the proposed operating procedures of the CPZ at the consultation stage and had raised no objections as the time.

It was noted by the Highways Officer  that the CPZ would be subject to review, including another consultation in 6 to 9 months time.

It was also noted that the Head of Parking would formally respond to the request for extra signage to Ward Councillors and the lead petitioner.

Title:Traffic Calming Measures - Crescent Road EN4

Lead Petitioner: Mel Bartram

Number of signatures: 70

Ward: East Barnet

We the undersigned petition the council to We the undersigned petition the council to improve traffic safety on Crescent Road, EN4, and specifically to make funding available in order to: (i) undertake investigations into dangerous traffic flow, including speeding and sudden stopping; (ii) to consult with residents about the best means of calming traffic; and (iii) to implement traffic calming measures

Over the past couple of years the has been a noticeable increase in traffic on Crescent Road, and along with this traffic, speed has increased. With the new Aldi opening at the end of the road and the new sports centre opening in Victoria Park soon, this is only going to get worse

This e-Petition ran from 30/11/2018 to 16/12/2018 and has now finished.

Mel Bartram, Lead Petitioner addressed the Committee with concerns outlined in the referral opposite.

RESOLVED that £2,000 be allocated from CIL funding to carry out a speed survey.

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

Resident: Ken Rowland on behalf of Barnet Residents Association Ward

Ward: High Barnet

Issue: Street Cleaning in High Barnet

High Barnet Issue: Street Cleaning in High Barnet High Barnet is one of the borough’s 7 main Town Centres yet is lacking in basic street scene services. As the council’s own website states: “In all town centres we have employed town keepers who improve the quality of life by looking after the town centres and tackling problems such as flytipping, litter and graffiti.” High Barnet hasn’t had a Town keeper for as long as BRA can remember. Instead we have one dedicated Town Sweeper that’s sole focus in on the main high street.

In summary the main issues are:

-          Lack of dedicated Town Keeper

-          Lack of regular timed collections for businesses resulting is bags of refuse (often including food waste which attracts vermin) left on the high street for long periods. A major turn off for users of the high street.

-          Lack of regular cleaning of the pavements. The only time the pavements resemble anything like clean is after a heavy rainstorm.

-          Littering (especially cigarette butts) is a major problem in streets off the High Street especially Moxon Street where

-          literally hundreds of butts can be seen. The smell of urine is often palpable and water bottles are often left in the gutters.

BRA feels that the council is failing High Barnet in the delivery of street scene services (including enforcement) and that a major review of how these services are delivered is urgently required.

The Chairman considered the verbal representation given by Mr Ken Rowland and other residents and referred to the Chipping Barnet  Area Committee for their consideration:

-          That the Committee are requested to consider provide funding for additional litter bins and upgrading/replacing the existing bins if required

Ken Rowland was not present at the meeting, but Councillor Teare spoke about the street cleansing problems on his behalf.

The Chairman noted that Chipping Barnet did have a dedicated town street sweeper who was well known in the local community and that it was incorrect to suggest otherwise.

The Chairman explained that the provision of new bins had already been included as part of the footway widening scheme and funds had been allocated accordingly. However, it was important to note that the provision of more bins will not in itself prevent rubbish being dumped on the street.

Resident:  Luke Stewart

Ward: Brunswick Park

Issue: Traffic Flow - Fitzwilliam Close Junction with Church Hill Road

Luke Stewart was not present for this item, so Councillor Weeden-Sanz spoke on his behalf.

Officers confirmed that this was not one of the 71 roads on Environment Committee’s list for footway parking. Members requested that  Officers include this road on the revised footway parking list.

It was also suggested, that as an immediate measure, double yellow lines be installed around the junction.

RESOLVED that

1.Officers note the request that the road be included on any revised footway parking list;

2.double yellow lines, around the junction, be agreed, to be funded from CIL funding as part of the package of yellow lines for issues referred from the residents forum (overall package cost £7,000).

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

Resident:  Luke Stewart

Ward: Brunswick Park

Issue: Extending Yellow Lines on Hampden Square

Cars are constantly parking dangerously in front of bus stop G on Hampden Square. Part of this stretch has a single white line but this is always ignored and people park there anyway. Extending the double yellow lines on this side of Hampden Square is necessary to prevent people from parking their vehicles on this narrow stretch of the road which causes congestion and blocks the bus stop when people park here and make it harder for buses to pull over. It also blocks the residents access road to their garages which is constantly happening.

I request double yellow lines to extend on the western side of the Hampden Square bus stop G to cover the access road and reach the parking bays outside 104 Osidge Lane, also replacing the single white line that currently exists and is constantly ignored.

The Committee considered the request opposite from Luke Stewart who was not present at the meeting.

RESOLVED that, subject to the yellow lines being deemed necessary, the request for CIL funding be agreed, to be funded as part of the overall package of yellow line requests referred from the Residents Forum (overall package cost £7,000)..

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

Resident:  Luke Stewart

Ward: Brunswick Park

Issue: Double yellow lines on Ashfield Road and Waterfall Road

There are currently no parking restrictions on the northern side of the road where Ashfield Road meets Waterfall Road. As a consequence this is constantly being parked on by cars and vans which obstruct the visibility of drivers coming down Ashfield Road or those turning onto it from Waterfall Road, particularly if they are driving down from Southgate Green. This creates a real risk of there being accidents and makes residents very worried and constantly living on edge when driving down their road

I would like double yellow lines on the northern bend in the road where Ashfield Road and Waterfall Road. This is to prevent people from parking their vehicles dangerously on this corner which causes problems with visibility for vehicles driving down Ashfield Road or turning into it from Waterfall road and will reduce the possibility of accidents.

The Committee considered the request opposite from Luke Stewart who was not present at the meeting.

Councillor Weeden-Sanz spoke on his behalf.

RESOLVED that, subject to the yellow lines being deemed necessary, the request for CIL funding be agreed, to be funded as part of the overall package of yellow line requests referred from the Residents Forum (overall package cost £7,000).

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

Resident:  Rob White

Ward: Brunswick Park

Issue: Double yellow lines on Connaught Avenue at the junction with Church Hill Road.

Vehicles parked in Connaught Avenue near the junction of Church Hill Road make this very dangerous for other road users. The Highway Code says "The nearest you can park to a junction is 10 metres (or 32 feet). This is to allow drivers emerging from, or turning into, the junction a clear view of the road they are joining. It also allows them to see hazards such as pedestrians or cyclists at the junction." Double-yellow lines will remind motorists of the requirement to keep the junction clear.

Please place double yellow lines for 10 metres, both sides of Connaught Avenue at the junction with Church Hill Road.

The Committee considered the request opposite from Rob White, who was not present at the meeting.

RESOLVED that It be agreed to review the request in consultation with residents, including those in Church Hill Road, and local Councillors (overall package cost £7,000).

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

Resident:  Rob White

Ward:  Brunswick Park

Issue:Double yellow lines on Parkside Gardens

The 382 bus turns right into Parkside Gardens from Church Hill Road, and left from Parkside Gardens into Church Hill Road. When vehicles are parked along the end of Parkside Gardens, and vehicles are queueing along Parkside Gardens, there is gridlock not just for buses but for all road users.

Please place double yellow lines along both sides of the end of Parkside Gardens for a distance of about 40m to enable two-way traffic. This will also make emerging from the alley (between Church Hill Road and Woodfield Drive) safer, because currently vehicles obscure sight lines.

The Committee considered the opposite request from Rob White, who was not present at the meeting.

This item was considered in tandem with Councillor Coakley Webb’s Members Item, as they were very similar requests.

The Chairman stated that the Committee would vote on Rob White’s request first and if that was agreed then Councillor Coakley Webb’s request would fall.

Rob White’s request:

FOR: 4

AGAINST:3

ABSTAINED:0

RESOLVED that Rob White’s request be agreed, to be funded from the overall package of yellow lines. Highways Officers to meet members on site to discuss length of lines.

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT