Meeting documents

The Council
Thursday, 28th February, 2013 6.30 pm

Cabinet Committee Minutes

Date:
Thursday, 10th January, 2013
Time:
18:00
Place:
Civic Suite, Civic Centre, Southend-on-Sea
 

Attendance Details

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

(a) Councillor Collins - Agenda Item No. 6 (Chalkwell and Leigh Area Parking Issues) - Disqualifying non-pecuniary: He and his family parks in the area (withdrew);

(b) Councillor Grimwade - Agenda Item No. 5 (Petition Regarding Traffic Calming - The Fairway) - Non pecuniary interest: Lives in road in the area;

(c) Councillor Anne Jones - Agenda Item No. 8 (Members' Requests List) - Non-pecuniary interest: Child attends School in one of the roads listed.

(d) Councillor Van Looy - Agenda Item No. 6 (Chalkwell and Leigh Area Parking Issues) and Agenda Item No. 8 (Members Requests List)
- Non-pecuniary: Owns a Cafe in Western Esplanade;

(e) Councillor Van Looy - Agenda Item No. 7 (Requests for New or Amended Waiting Restrictions) - Non-pecuniary interest: Family Member lives in Western Road.
643 Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday, 6th September, 2012
  • Minutes
Resolved:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 6th September 2012 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.
644 Objections to Traffic Regulation Orders - Various Areas
Business for item 644
Resolved:

1. That the proposals for Portland Avenue and Quebec Avenue be confirmed and implemented as advertised.

2. That the proposals for Moor Park Gardens be confirmed with amendments so as to reduce the length of the restrictions and that the Head of Planning & Transport be authorised to determine the extent of the waiting restrictions following consultation with the residents in the street affected.

3. That the proposals for Herschell Road not be progressed but that the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment be authorised to advertise alternative waiting restrictions on the west side of Herschell Road.

4. That the proposals for Stephenson Road be confirmed and implemented as advertised.

5. That the proposals for Glendale Gardens be confirmed and implemented as advertised.

6. That the proposals for Tattersall Gardens be confirmed and implemented as advertised.

Reasons for Decision
All proposals were advertised with an aim to improve highway safety and to reduce congestion, which were the concerns and considerations leading to the proposals.

Other Options
Do nothing - safety could be compromised.

Note: This is an Executive function
Eligible for call-in to the Economic & Environmental Scrutiny Committee
Executive Councillor: Cox
645 Petition Regarding Traffic Calming - The Fairway
Scrutiny Comment for item 645
Business for item 645
Resolved:

1. That the content of the petition and the comments of officers on the issues raised be noted.

2. That the suitability of the current location of the existing speed warning sign be monitored.

3. That this location be added to the list of priority roads for the installation of the mobile variable messaging signs and that the Road Safety Education Team be requested to assist in the location of the mobile signs.

4. That no further action be taken at this time.

Reason for Decision
The decision is based on data regarding collisions and traffic flows.

Other Options
Implement the measures as proposed by the petitioners - Removing The Fairway from the designated distributor route would adversely impact on the traffic movement and is not considered appropriate. Similarly introducing 20mph speed limit is unlikely to have any impact on any collisions as speed is not a contributory factor in accidents.

Note: This is an Executive function
Eligible for call-in to the Economic & Environmental Scrutiny Committee
Executive Councillor: Cox
*Called in to:- Economic & Environmental Scrutiny Committee
646 Chalkwell and Leigh Area Parking Issues
Business for item 646
Resolved:

1. That the proposals set out in paragraph 4 of the report of the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment be approved and a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Traffic & Parking Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration following completion of the initial consultations of the Councillors of the Wards affected.

2. That any proposals for this area include the possible introduction of waiting restrictions in Marine Parade and Marine Close.

Reason for Decision
To identify feasible options and recommend the way forward to address residents concerns.

Other Options
To consider an area wide parking management scheme. This does not appear to be a viable option at this stage based on past experience through consultation and the views expressed by those present at the last meeting. On the other hand taking "No Action" is an option which is not recommended. The options presented have been agreed by Ward Councillors from Chalkwell and Leigh and offer a way forward to address some of the key concerns raised by the residents at this stage whilst the follow-up consultation by Ward Councillors can proceed on the Parking Management Scheme option.

Note: This is an Executive function
Eligible for call-in to the Economic & Environmental Scrutiny Committee
Executive Councillor: Cox
647 Requests for New or Amended Waiting Restrictions
Business for item 647
Resolved:

1. That the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment be authorised to advertise traffic regulation orders for new and amendments to waiting restrictions at the following locations:

• Shirley Road at its junction with Arterial Road;
• Cottesmore Gardens, Berkeley Gardens, Quorn Gardens at the junctions with Western Road;
• Cheddar Avenue opposite its junction with Mendip Crescent; and
• Bridgwater Drive

2. That the extent and timing of the proposed waiting restrictions in Bridgwater Drive be investigated and reported back to the Traffic & Parking Working Party and Cabinet Committee prior to statutory advertisement.

3. That the proposed amendments to the restrictions in Queens Road (Milton Parking Management Scheme) to enable the resident only parking bays to be a used as permit holder or pay and display be approved.

4. That no action be taken as regards the proposals relating to Strand Wharf.

Reason for Decision
To mitigate for likelihood of traffic flows being impeded, to improve safety or increase parking availability.

Other Options
Each request needs to be considered on individual merit and their impact on public safety, traffic flows or parking. Members could consider taking no further action if they feel it is appropriate.

Note: This is an Executive function
Eligible for call-in to the Economic & Environmental Scrutiny Committee
Executive Councillor: Cox
648 Members Requests List
Business for item 648
Resolved:

1. That recommendations of officers in relation to the requests Ref Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 30 and 38 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report of the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment be approved.

2. That the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment be authorised to advertise the proposed amendments to the restrictions set out in requests ref nos. 2 and 8 in Appendix 1 of the report.

3. That the request for the removal of the waiting restrictions at the end of the Eastern Avenue Service Road be reviewed and, if appropriate, the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment be authorised to advertise the necessary amendments to the waiting restrictions.

4. That the criteria for dealing with requests for waiting restrictions be amended so that requests for junction protection are included as a separate matter.

Reason for Decision
To provide a rationalised 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. This enables the Cabinet Committee to making informed decisions within the overall context of priorities and workload.

Other Options
Agree all requests - not feasible
Do nothing - some requests are necessary for highway safety or traffic management improvements.

Note: This is an Executive function
Eligible for call-in to the Economic & Environmental Scrutiny Committee
Executive Councillor: Cox
6.00 p.m./9.10 p.m.

Attendance Details

Present:
Councillor T Cox (Chairman),
Councillors J L Lamb (Vice-Chairman) and J M Garston
In attendance:
Councillors S T Aylen, R A H Brown, A Crystall, P M Collins, M F Evans, M R Grimwade, S J Habermel, G Lewin, J McMahon, I T Robertson, M Stafford, P R Van Looy, C W Walker, J G S Ware-Lane, P A Wexham
P Geraghty, M Mazhar, C Hindle-Terry, Z Ali, T Row

Scrutiny Comment

ItemComment
645 Called in by Councillors S Aylen and M Terry.
Final call on 17/01/2013 at 10:51
Resolved:-

The following decisions of Cabinet Committee be noted:-

"1. That the content of the petition and the comments of officers on the issues raised be noted.

2. That the suitability of the current location of the existing speed warning sign be monitored.

3. That this location be added to the list of priority roads for the installation of the mobile variable messaging signs and that the Road Safety Education Team be requested to assist in the location of the mobile signs.

4. That no further action be taken at this time."

Note:- This is an Executive Function.
Executive Councillor:- Cox.

Business

ItemBusiness
644The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment that appraised Members of the representations that had been received in response to the statutory consultation for the traffic regulation orders for proposed waiting restrictions at various sites within the Borough and, after having considered the recommendations of the Traffic & Parking Working Party following consideration of all the representations that had been received in writing and at the meeting, sought approval to confirm the Order as advertised, to confirm the Order with amendments so as to reduce the effect of the Order or to take no further action. A copy of the plans illustrating the proposals at each location were circulated at the meeting.
645The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment that appraised Members of the receipt of a petition comprising 249 signatures requesting action to reduce the speed limit to 20mph for a distance of 750 yards (685m) either side of the Fairways Primary school or to remove The Fairway from the designated distributor route hierarchy and direct all traffic to Bellhouse Lane.
646Further to Minute 243 of its last meeting, the Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment that appraised Members of the issues raised and discussed at that meeting following representations from the Chalkwell Parking Group and other residents and businesses from Chalkwell and Leigh area. It was noted that a 1 hour waiting restriction in Marine Parade and Marine Close, Leigh-on-Sea had been proposed as part of the Members' Request List which could be incorporated into any initiatives developed for these areas to ensure an holistic approach to the parking issues.
647The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment that sought Members' approval to authorise the advertisement of the amendments and/or new waiting restrictions at the locations indicated in Appendix 1 to the report, in accordance with the statutory processes and, subject to there being no objections received following statutory advertisement, to arrange for the relevant orders to be sealed and implement the proposals.
648The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment that appraised Members of the requests received from Members of the Council together with officers' recommendations relating to those requests.

 

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