Meeting documents

Cabinet Committee
Thursday, 12th March, 2015 6.00 pm

Place:
Civic Suite, Civic Centre, Southend-on-Sea
 

Attendance Details

ItemDescriptionResolution
Part I
695 Apologies and substitutions.
 There were no apologies for absence.
696 Declarations of interest.
 The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(a) Councillor Aylen - Agenda Item No. 6 (Verge Hardening Consultation) - Non-pecuniary: a resident in Dundonald Drive is known to him;

(b) Councillor Norman MBE - Agenda Item No. 5 (Petition Regarding Provision of a School Crossing Patrol and Enforcement Activity - Darlinghurst School) - Non-pecuniary: Wife is a governor and 2 grandchildren attend the school.
697 Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday, 5th January, 2015
 Resolved:

That the Minutes of the last meeting held on Monday 5th January 2015 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.
698 Southsea Avenue - Experimental Traffic Regulation Order
Business for item 698
Resolved:

1. That the proposed waiting restrictions in Southsea Avenue not be made permanent at this time and that the experimental order remain in effect, to enable further investigations into the practicalities of introducing suitable one-way traffic flows in Southsea Avenue and Leighville Grove.

2. That a further report on the one-way traffic flows be submitted to the next meeting of the Traffic & Parking Working Party and Cabinet Committee.

Reasons for Decision:
The proposals aimed to improve the operation of the existing parking controls to contribute to highway safety and to reduce congestion.

Other Option
Do nothing - highway safety could be compromised and congestion could increase.

Note:- This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee:
Executive Councillor: Councillor Terry
699 Petition Regarding Provision of a School Crossing Patrol and Enforcement Activity - Darlinghurst School
Business for item 699
Resolved:

1. That, in view of the extremely extenuating circumstances in this instance at this particular location, a school crossing patrol be provided for an interim period whilst a review of the site is undertaken and discussions are held with the school to identify appropriate measures to address the situation.

2. That a full review of school travel plans be undertaken in conjunction with the relevant officers of the local education authority to formulate a strategy to address and prevent similar problems occurring at other school locations within the Borough.

Reasons for Decision:
The proposals aimed to improve the operation of the existing parking controls to contribute to highway safety and to reduce congestion.

Other Options
Do nothing - highway safety could be compromised and congestion could increase.

Note:- This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee:
Executive Councillor: Councillor Terry
700 Verge Hardening Consultation
Business for item 700
Resolved:

1. That the outcome of the consultation as set out in section 4 of the report be noted.

2. That the verge hardening measures as set out in paragraph 4.3 of the report be implemented in Rockleigh Avenue and Woodfield Road.

3. That further consultation be undertaken in Brunswick Road, Dundonald Drive and Bridgwater Drive to identify appropriate treatments for the sections of roads particularly affected.

Reasons for Decision:
To reflect the outcome of the consultation and ensuring best use of limited resources on justifiable projects that meet the criterion.

Other Options
To continue to enforce verge enforcement through Essex Act and where needed introduction of the specific Traffic Regulation Orders as appropriate pending any forthcoming changes in the legislation.

Note:- This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee:
Executive Councillor: Councillor Terry
701 Members Requests List
Scrutiny Comment for item 701
Business for item 701
1. That the Corporate Director for Place be authorised to advertise the necessary traffic regulation orders as appropriate in relation to the following proposals and, subject to there being no objections received following statutory advertisement, to arrange for the orders to be sealed and the proposals implemented:

14/29 - Amend existing waiting restrictions in Hobleythick Lane 60 minute waiting limit 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays;
14/31 - Extend junction protection Crosby Road/Chalkwell Avenue;
14/40 - Amend existing limited waiting restriction in Sutton Road near Victory Sports Ground to 1 hour from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays;
14/32 - Remove existing waiting restriction and replace with drop off area at Chalkwell Station;
14/41 - Reduce existing waiting restrictions in Oakleigh Avenue;
14/42 - Provide junction protection at all restricted junctions with Eagle Way, Shoeburyness;
14/46(a) - Amend existing limited waiting restrictions to 2 hours in Southchurch Road and to exclude Sundays;
14/46(b) - Remove school keep clear markings and waiting restrictions outside the former St Hildas School in Imperial Avenue.

2. That no further action be taken in respect of the following requests for the reasons stated in the report:

14/30 - Relocate limited waiting bay and extend junction protection at The Crossways;
14/36 - One way traffic flows in Dalmatia Road, Chinchilla Road, Surbiton Road and Lovelace Gardens;
14/45(b) - Removal of traffic calming measures in Bournemouth Park Road;
14/48 - Protect driveways on the north side of the section of Colbert Avenue from Burgess Terrace to opposite Warwick Road by adding white bar protection.

3. That the investigations regarding request Ref No. 14/10 regarding the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Hadleigh Road, Leigh on Sea at St Michaels School continue.

4. That request Ref No. 14/15 regarding the widening of the pedestrian refuge Ness Road, Shoeburyness be further investigated to identified an appropriate solution.

5. That request Ref No. 14/33 regarding the reconsideration of the implementation of waiting restrictions in High Street, Shoeburyness be deferred pending a full detailed report to the next meeting.

6. That the Corporate Director for Place be authorised to prepare take the necessary steps to introduce an appropriate permit parking scheme restricting parking to one hour, except residents displaying a valid permit, to operate from 7.00 a.m. until 8.00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays in Milton Road, Lydford Road and Winton Avenue;

7. That the Corporate Director for Place be authorised to advertise an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order to tackle traffic management issues arising from the expansion of The Federation of Thorpe Schools, Greenways providing waiting restrictions to deter teacher parking in Greenways, Colbert Avenue, Wyatts Drive and Meadow Drive.

8. That the following requests be retained on the list for further investigation and consideration at the next meeting:

14/20 - Provide waiting restrictions at the eastern extremity of Riviera Drive;
14/23 - Provide 1 hour parking restrictions and junction protection Dale Road, Dynevor Gardens, Crescent Road and Western Road, Leigh-on-Sea with longer term request to treat all of area (Tattersall Gardens to Hadleigh Road, south of London Road);
14/24 - Increase existing 5m junction protection Cottesmore Gardens, Quorn Gardens and Tattersall Gardens junctions with Western Road, Leigh-on-Sea;
14/28 - Overnight restriction on vehicles in Belfairs Park Drive (cul-de-sac);
14/34 - Install pedestrian crossing, northern end of The Fairway (alternative solution to be investigated);
14/37 - petition for safety measures in the Poets' Estate;
14/38 - Waiting restrictions in Eastern Close;
14/44 - Introduce yellow line restrictions to improve visibility at a busy entrance/exit to a commercial parking forecourt in Grove Walk, Shoeburyness (status of highway to be clarified);
14/45(a) - Removal of waiting restrictions in the section of The Fairway between nos 22-46 The Fairway;
14/47 - Amend waiting restrictions in Walton Road, Lynton Road and Clievedon Road to 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. June to August, introduce the same restriction on the west side of Colbert Avenue from the west side of Burgess Terrace to the east side of Warwick Road and on the south side of Colbert Avenue, together with a double yellow line waiting restriction on the north side of Colbert Avenue to prevent parking on the bend.

Reasons for Decision:
To provide a rationalised and consistent management and decision making process for all formal requests for highways and traffic management improvements by Ward Councillors via the Traffic and Parking Working Party & Cabinet Committee.

Other Options
Each request needs to be considered on its individual merits and their impact on public safety, traffic flows or parking and wider impact on the surrounding network. Members may consider taking no further action if they feel it is appropriate.

Note:- This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee:
Executive Councillor: Councillor Terry
*Called in to:- Place Scrutiny Committee
6.00 p.m./9.20 p.m.

Attendance Details

Present:
Councillor M W Terry (Chairman),
Councillors D A Norman MBE (Vice-Chairman) and G E Longley
In attendance:
Councillors M Assenheim, S T Aylen, B Ayling, M A Betson, M Butler, T Callaghan, J I Courtenay, L Davies, J M Garston, D J Jarvis, L P Salter, M Stafford, J G StJ Ware-Lane, P A Wexham, R A Woodley
P Geraghty, Z Ali, C Hindle-Terry and T Row

Scrutiny Comment

ItemComment
701 Called in by Councillors B Ayling and P R Van Looy.
Final call on 27/03/2015 at 15:48

Business

ItemBusiness
698The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director for Place that appraised Members of the representations that had been received in response to the statutory consultation for the experimental traffic regulation order amending existing waiting restrictions and introducing new waiting restrictions in Southsea Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea.

The report also sought the Cabinet Committee's approval on the way forward, after having considered the views of the Traffic & Parking Working Party the Traffic & Parking Working Party following consideration of all the representations that had been received in writing and at the meeting.
699The Cabinet Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director for Place that informed Members of the receipt of a petition comprising 277 signatures requesting the provision of a School Crossing Patrol Officer and parking enforcement activity in the area of Darlinghurst School.

Although the Traffic & Parking Working had expressed its concern at the possibility of setting a precedent for the provision of school crossing patrols at other locations within the Borough, the Cabinet Committee felt that there were extremely extenuating circumstances at this location to justify the provision of crossing patrol officer on an interim basis, whilst a review of the site is undertaken and discussions are held with the school to identify appropriate measures to address the situation.
700The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director for Place that appraised members of the outcome of the verge hardening consultation and, after having considered the views of the Traffic & Parking Working Party sought approval of the way forward.
701The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director for Place that appraised Members of the requests received from Members of the Council together with officers' recommendations relating to those requests. An additional sheet setting out the details of further requests that had been received since the publication of the report was circulated at the meeting. The Chairman had agreed that these be considered at this meeting as urgent additional matters to enable a decision to be made at the earliest opportunity. Having considered the views of the Traffic & Parking Working Part it was:

 

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