Agenda item

i)             Councillor Nizza Fluss - Two Table Tennis Tables for Sunny Hill Park

Councillor Nizza Fluss presented the Member’s Item in her name. She noted that the park is a place frequently visited by residents and that the ideal location for installing table tennis Tables would be near the park café.

RESOLVED that the Committee approved funding of £7,500 for the installation of 1 table tennis Table in consultation with Hendon ward Members and the Chairman with consultation from Green Spaces are sighted and with the option to install a second table tennis Table to be agreed by the Committee in line with the Committee’s budget.

ii)            Councillor Sarah Wardle - Improve traffic flow along Edgwarebury Lane

Councillor Sarah Wardle introduced her Member’s item to improve the flow of traffic along Edgwarebury Lane between the junction of Fairview Way and Station Road/Hale Lane. She noted that parking bays on either side of the road limit the flow of traffic and cause gridlock. In addition, residents have raised concerns about air pollution as a result of traffic. 

RESOLVED that the Committee approved funding of £3,000 for the study to identify ways to improve traffic flow along Edgwarebury Lane between the junction of Fairview Way and Station Road/Hale Lane.

iii)          Councillor Mark Shooter - St Josephs Grove Double Yellow Lines

The Chairman welcomed Councillor Mark Shooter to the meeting. Councillor Shooter presented his Member’s item. He spoke about the issues along St. Josephs Grove, NW4 where it is currently difficult for cars to pass thereby causing major traffic jams. The Committee noted that there is a tendency for motorists to remain in their cars during the one hour restricted period to avoid parking fines. Highways Officers suggested that a site visit be held. 

RESOLVED that a site visit will be conducted following which Officers will report to the Committee with Recommendations in response to this Member’s Item. (Action: Highways)

iv)          Councillor Alex Prager – Remove parking bays in Brent Street

The Committee noted that traffic is currently restricted due to the parallel parking bays.

RESOLVED that the Committee approved funding of £4,000 for both Councillor Anthony Finn and Councillor Alex Prager’s Members’ Items as a batch.

v)            Councillor Saira Don - Adjustment to traffic signals at the junction of A41 Watford Way with Station Road, West Hendon

Councillor Saira Don presented her Member’s item and explained the need for an adjustment to the operation of the traffic signals at the junction of the A41 Watford Way with Station Road.

RESOLVED that the Committee approved funding of £8,000 as requested within the Member’s Item.

vi)          Councillor Val Duschinsky - Mill Hill Town Square – Information Displays

The Chairman introduced the item in her name and invited Mr John Gillett, Chair of Mill Hill neighbourhood Forum. He presented the item and spoke about the purpose of the information display to inform local residents about upcoming local events. Highways Officers informed that a visit will be conducted to agree the exact location of the notice board.

RESOLVED that the Committee agreed funding of £1700 for the initial purchase and installation of the Information Display notice board but not for any ongoing maintenance. 

vii)         Councillor Golnar Bokaei – Bunns Lane Bridge yellow lines, NW7

The Committee noted that there have been issues around cars being parked on the pavement on both sides of the road. Highways Officers suggested that funding is used to conduct a study on the parking issues.

RESOLVED that the Committee agreed funding of £3,000 for the study to investigate the parking issues and report back to Committee. (Action: Highways)

viii)       Councillor Anthony Finn – Yellow Line junction of Brent Street and Danescroft Flats

Councillor Fluss informed the Committee about this Member’s item and noted that visibility of oncoming traffic on both sides of the road is poor when exiting Danescroft onto Brent Street.

RESOLVED that the Committee approved funding of £4,000 in total as part of one batch for both Councillor Anthony Finn’s and Councillor Alex Prager’s Members’ Items as a batch.

The Committee approved a total spend of £27,200 of CIL funding for this meeting.