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Apologies for Absence Additional documents: Decision: There were no apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Declarations of Interest Additional documents: Decision: The following interests were declared at the meeting:
(i) Councillor Buck – Agenda Item No. 5 (Update on Outstanding Schemes per Ward – Scheme No. 335 Highwood Close) – Non-pecuniary interest: Lives in the road;
(ii) Councillor Buckley – Agenda Item No. 4 (Boroughwide Junction Protection Scheme) – Non-pecuniary interest: Family members live in roads where junction protection is being implemented:
(iii) Councillor Cowan – Agenda Item No. 4 (Boroughwide Junction Protection Scheme) – Non-pecuniary interest: Has been lobbied for junction protection restrictions at the junctions within the Astronauts Estate;
(iv) Councillor Moring – Agenda Item No. 4 (Boroughwide Junction Protection Scheme) – Non-pecuniary interest: Lives in the Ward where junction is being implemented but not in the road where he lives;
(v) Councillor Nevin Agenda Item No. 5 (Update on Outstanding Schemes per Ward – Scheme No. 337 Seaforth Road) – Non-pecuniary interest: Residents have approached her about the proposals; and
(vi) Councillor Woodley – Agenda Item No. 6 (Thorpe Bay Gardens - Covenant) – Non-pecuniary interest: Resident of the Burgess Estate. Minutes: The following interests were declared at the meeting:
(i) Councillor Buck – Agenda Item No. 5 (Update on Outstanding Schemes per Ward – Scheme No. 335 Highwood Close) – Non-pecuniary interest: Lives in the road;
(ii) Councillor Buckley – Agenda Item No. 4 (Boroughwide Junction Protection Scheme) – Non-pecuniary interest: Family members live in roads where junction protection is being implemented:
(iii) Councillor Cowan – Agenda Item No. 4 (Boroughwide Junction Protection Scheme) – Non-pecuniary interest: Has been lobbied for junction protection restrictions at the junctions within the Astronauts Estate;
(iv) Councillor Moring – Agenda Item No. 4 (Boroughwide Junction Protection Scheme) – Non-pecuniary interest: Lives in the Ward where junction is being implemented but not in the road where he lives;
(v) Councillor Nevin Agenda Item No. 5 (Update on Outstanding Schemes per Ward – Scheme No. 337 Seaforth Road) – Non-pecuniary interest: Residents have approached her about the proposals; and
(vi) Councillor Woodley – Agenda Item No. 6 (Thorpe Bay Gardens - Covenant) – Non-pecuniary interest: Resident of the Burgess Estate. |
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Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 22nd February 2021 PDF 211 KB Additional documents: Decision: Resolved:-
That the Minutes of the meeting held on Monday, 22nd February 2021 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed. Minutes: Resolved:-
That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday, 22nd February 2021, be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed. |
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Boroughwide Junction Protection Scheme PDF 126 KB Additional documents:
Decision: Prior to the consideration of this item, the Council’s Head of Traffic Management & Highways Network gave a brief training session/overview on traffic regulation orders.
The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) that presented the locations where additional waiting restrictions were required to manage and maintain access at various junctions throughout the Borough. The objective of the restrictions was to improve access and safety by improving visibility at junctions.
The Cabinet Committee noted that a further tranche of proposed junction protection restrictions would be submitted to a future meeting of the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration.
Having considered the view of the Traffic Regulation Working Party it was:
Resolved:-
1. That the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) be authorised to commence the statutory consultation on the proposed waiting restriction at the junctions illustrated in the plans attached to the submitted report at Appendix 1 and, subject to there being no representations following statutory advertisement, to arrange for the relevant traffic regulation order(s) to be confirmed and the proposals implemented.
2. That, in the event formal objections are received following statutory consultation, any unresolved objections be submitted to the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration.
Reason for Decision As set out in the submitted report
Other Options As set out in the submitted report
Note: This is an Executive function Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley Minutes: Prior to the consideration of this item, the Council’s Head of Traffic Management & Highways Network gave a brief training session/overview on traffic regulation orders.
The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) that presented the locations where additional waiting restrictions were required to manage and maintain access at various junctions throughout the Borough. The objective of the restrictions was to improve access and safety by improving visibility at junctions.
The Cabinet Committee noted that a further tranche of proposed junction protection restrictions would be submitted to a future meeting of the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration.
Having considered the view of the Traffic Regulation Working Party it was:
Resolved:-
1. That the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) be authorised to commence the statutory consultation on the proposed waiting restriction at the junctions illustrated in the plans attached to the submitted report at Appendix 1 and, subject to there being no representations following statutory advertisement, to arrange for the relevant traffic regulation order(s) to be confirmed and the proposals implemented.
2. That, in the event formal objections are received following statutory consultation, any unresolved objections be submitted to the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration.
Reason for Decision As set out in the submitted report
Other Options As set out in the submitted report
Note: This is an Executive function Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley |
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Update on Outstanding Schemes per Ward PDF 615 KB Additional documents: Decision: The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) that presented an update on the progression of traffic regulation order requests in respect of various proposed waiting restrictions and schemes by Ward.
The Council’s Head of Traffic & Highways gave her assurances that she would be happy to meet with Ward Councillors to discuss particular schemes.
Resolved:-
That the report be noted and that any schemes missing from the list at Appendix 1 to the submitted report or any new schemes be forwarded to the relevant service area by email to traffweb@southend.gov.uk
Reason for Decision As set out in the submitted report.
Other Options As set out in the submitted report.
Note: This is an Executive function Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley Minutes: The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) that presented an update on the progression of traffic regulation order requests in respect of various proposed waiting restrictions and schemes by Ward.
The Council’s Head of Traffic & Highways gave her assurances that she would be happy to meet with Ward Councillors to discuss particular schemes.
Resolved:-
That the report be noted and that any schemes missing from the list at Appendix 1 to the submitted report or any new schemes be forwarded to the relevant service area by email to traffweb@southend.gov.uk
Reason for Decision As set out in the submitted report.
Other Options As set out in the submitted report.
Note: This is an Executive function Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley |
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Thorpe Bay Garden - Covenant PDF 752 KB Additional documents: Decision: Pursuant to Minute 848 of its meeting held on Monday 22nd February 2021, the Cabinet Committee received a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) regarding a covenant (“the Covenant” as detailed at paragraph 3.1 of the submitted report) in relation to parking restrictions in Thorpe Bay Gardens. The report also set out options for the way forward in relation to this matter.
Resolved:-
1. That the Council, acting in its capacity as Highway Authority, commence the statutory consultation for the revocation of the existing seasonal restrictions in Thorpe Bay Gardens from its junction with St Augustine’s Avenue to its eastern extremity and the introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions daily between the hours of 8.00 a.m. until 10.00 p.m.
2. That, any unresolved objections to the statutory consultation, be referred to the Traffic Regulations Working Party for consideration.
3. That the situation in Thorpe Bay Gardens be monitored and kept under review and that a report be submitted to the meeting of the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee within one year.
Reasons for Decision As set out in the submitted report
Other Options As set out in the submitted report
Note: This is an Executive function Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley Minutes: Pursuant to Minute 848 of its meeting held on Monday 22nd February 2021, the Cabinet Committee received a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) regarding a covenant (“the Covenant” as detailed at paragraph 3.1 of the submitted report) in relation to parking restrictions in Thorpe Bay Gardens. The report also set out options for the way forward in relation to this matter.
Resolved:-
1. That the Council, acting in its capacity as Highway Authority, commence the statutory consultation for the revocation of the existing seasonal restrictions in Thorpe Bay Gardens from its junction with St Augustine’s Avenue to its eastern extremity and the introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions daily between the hours of 8.00 a.m. until 10.00 p.m.
2. That, any unresolved objections to the statutory consultation, be referred to the Traffic Regulations Working Party for consideration.
3. That the situation in Thorpe Bay Gardens be monitored and kept under review and that a report be submitted to the meeting of the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee within one year.
Reasons for Decision As set out in the submitted report
Other Options As set out in the submitted report
Note: This is an Executive function Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley *Called-in to Place Scrutiny Committee |