Agenda item

Decisions of the Finchley & Golders Green Residents Forum
Wednesday 6^th January 2021, 6pm

Virtual Meeting

 

Forum Members Present:

Councillor Jennifer Grocock (Chairman)

Councillor John Marshall (Vice-Chairman)

 

Members also Present:

Councillor Arjun Mittra
Councillor Ross Houston

Councillor Anne Hutton

Councillor Gabriel Rozenberg

Councillor Alison Moore

 

The Chairman of the Finchley & Golders Green Residents Forum, Councillor Jennifer Grocock opened the meeting, introduced the Panel and welcomed all attendees. The procedural rules for the virtual meeting were read out. The Chairman informed speakers about the procedures for the virtual Forum meeting.

 

 

1.    Petition: To slow down the Traffic on Cricklewood Lane (Child's Hill) in the interest of Public Safety
Lead Petitioner: Mr Roman Mlynarczyk

 

The Panel noted the presentation from Mr Mlynarczyk.

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter to a future F&GG Area Committee meeting to enable Officers to liaise with Ward Councillors, engage with residents and when applicable report to the F&GG Area Committee. 

 

 

 

2.    Petition: Crossing and Traffic Control Measures on Long Lane East Finchley/Finchley

Lead Petitioner: Ms Julianna Porter

 

Ms Porter presented the petition which was noted by the Panel highlighting the importance of considering a safe crossing.

 

Having considered the petition, the Chairman agreed to refer the matter to the F&GG Area Committee to consider funding that can resolve the problems and for Officers to discuss the matter with Ward Councillors.

 

 

3.    Petition: Make Hutton Grove N12 a Safer Street

Lead Petitioner: Sincair Easton

 

Following the presentation from Mr Eaton, the Chairman invited Phillip Hoare, Head of Parking & Infrastructure to address the Forum. Mr Hoare noted that it would be beneficial to take a holistic approach and consider a possible combination of measures to address the issues experienced on Hutton Grove and the similar issues experienced on other roads collectively. He noted that this approach would require funding.

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter to a future F&GG Area Committee if this option was deemed appropriate following consultation between Officers and Ward Councillors.

 

 

4.    Petition: Make Lodge Lane safe and bring back a sense of community

Lead Petitioner: Ms Daniela Boyce

 

The Panel noted the presentation delivered by the Lead Petitioner Ms Boyce. In reference to the signage at the bottom of Lodge Lane, Councillor Hutton noted that this may cause confusion among road users.

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter to the F&GG Area Committee if this option was deemed appropriate following discussion between Officers and Ward Councillors.

 

 

5.    Petition: Extend East Finchley Controlled Parking Zone to include Chandos Road N2

Lead Petitioner: Mr Rupert Lodge

 

Having noted the petition and presentation from the Lead Petitioner Mr Lodge, the Chairman agreed to request that Officers engage with Ward Councillors on the matter with a view to potentially bringing a report to the F&GG Area Committee.

 

6.    Petition: A1000 temporary segregated cycle lane

Lead Petitioner: Mr Jonathan Hoffman

 

The Lead Petitioner summarised the issues set out in the petition which was noted by the Panel.

 

Mr Hoare noted that the temporary measure will be in place for up to 18 months and recommended that the Area Committee receive an update on the matter.

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter to a future meeting of the F&GG Area Committee to be presented with a detailed report on the matter in order to understand the issues, benefits and measures.

 

 

7.    Issue: Street Cleanliness – Montpelier Rise

Submitted by: Mr Krystian Szastok

 

The Chairman noted the response.

 

8.    Issue: Seek action by Barnet Homes under accountability arrangements

Submitted by: Ms Lorraine Ryan Thomas

 

Ms Thomas presented the issue.

 

Having noted the response, the Chairman recommended that Mr Phillip Hoare engage with the Ms Thomas and refer the matter for a follow up response from Barnet Homes.

 

9.    Issue: Seek response by officers on Brent Cross South matters

Submitted by: Ms Lorraine Ryan Thomas

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter to a chief officer for a written response within 20 working days and for Mr Phillip Hoare to help generate the response to the resident.

 

10.Issue: Traffic flows in High Road East Finchley

Submitted by: Ms Tracy Preston

 

Ms Preston presented the issue to the Forum and spoke about the incidents involving new traffic flow along High Road East Finchley.

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter to the F&GG Area Committee if this option was deemed appropriate following discussion between Officers and Ward Councillors. 

 

11.Issue: Speed limit Fallowfields Estate

Submitted by: Janette Evans

 

Ms Evans presented the issues around the speed limit signage. Councillor Hutton spoke about the danger presented by speeding vehicles.

 

The Chairman noted the response and requested that Jacqueline Staples, Re Member Liaison Officer consult with the resident and Ward Councillors and if appropriate report the item for consideration at a future F&GG Area Committee meeting.

 

12.Issue: Beaufort Park Traffic Wall Campaign

Submitted by: Alex Robinson

 

The Chairman invited Mr Robinson who provided a summary of the issue as set out in the campaign document.

 

Councillor Marshall spoke about the air quality issue and potential options to address the issue. Mr Hoare noted the source of pollution from A406 and A1 roads which fall within the remit of TfL.

 

The Chairman noted the response and recommended that the resident engage with Ward Councillors regarding the cycle hangar which may be brought to the F&GG Area Committee as a Member’s item.

 

13.Issue: Cycle Lanes

Submitted by: Mr M. Abandur

 

The Panel noted the response and agreed to refer the matter together with item 6 (A1000 temporary segregated cycle lane) collectively to the F&GG Area Committee for consideration.

 

14.Issue: Vehicles using Bow Lane and Clifton Road as cut throughs

Submitted by: Mark Sandler

 

The Chairman thanked Mr Sandler for presenting the issue.

 

The Chairman noted the response and requested that Jacqueline Staples provide a response to the resident and Ward Councillors within 20 working days.

 

15.Issue: Parked vehicles blocking views Creighton Avenue

Submitted by: Alex Thorpe

 

The response provided by Officers was noted.

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter to the F&GG Area Committee with a view to consider the safety issues at the zebra crossing.

 

16.Issue: Cycle Storage East Finchley

Submitted by: Alex Thorpe

 

 

The Chairman noted the response and recommended that an Officer contact the resident to provide information about the procedure for installing a cycle hangar in consultation with Ward Councillors. 

 

 

17.Issue: Traffic issues Long Lane

Submitted by: Lucy Hynes

 

The Chairman noted the response provided by Officers.

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter collectively with issue number 2 regarding Long Lane to the F&GG Area Committee.

 

18.Issue: Various

Submitted by: Mr Levy

 

The Chairman noted the response.

 

19.Issue: Lack of Parking restrictions Long Lane junctions and litter on Long Lane

Submitted by: Chris Weights

 

The Chairman noted the response and in relation to

-       19.1 – the Chairman requested that Officers engage with Ward Councillors with a view to report to the F&GG Area Committee if this option was deemed appropriate.

-       19.2 – the Chairman agreed to refer the matter to a Street Scene Officer to respond to the resident within 20 working days.

 

20.Issue: Traffic calming measures Long Lane

Submitted by: Lucy Kavanagh

 

The Chairman noted the response.

 

21.Issue: Speeding Long Lane

Submitted by: Gerard Kelly

 

The Chairman agreed to refer the matter collectively with issue numbers 2 and 17 regarding Long Lane to the F&GG Area Committee.

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting finished at 7.50pm