Agenda item

MATTERS ARISING

Minutes:

CSD 18055

 

The Matters Arising report had been drafted by Stephen Wood, Democratic Services Officer. The Group was asked to review progress on matters that had arisen from previous meetings.

 

It had been resolved that damaged and chipped kerbs would be repaired or replaced. The report had noted that remedial works had been agreed with the contractor, and that LBB was waiting for the contractor’s programme which would outline when the works would be completed. The contractor confirmed at the meeting that replacement kerbs were now in stock, and that additional resources were being put in place to resolve the issue in the next two weeks.

 

The Group re-visited the matter of the possibility of a new mini-roundabout being built at the junction of Rectory Road and Blakeney Road. This had been looked at by traffic engineers several years previously, and no evidence had been forthcoming to justify a roundabout going in. The Chairman liked the idea of installing a new roundabout as he felt it would slow traffic and make it safer for pedestrians. Others felt that it would cause more problems than it would solve, and removing the prominent right-turn ‘pocket’ from the bending road could possibly pose a danger to cyclists. It was agreed that the situation should stay as it was, and that no further work would be undertaken to install a mini-roundabout at this location.

 

The matter of possibly installing an additional pedestrian refuge in Rectory Road was also re-visited. It was noted that some residents had objected to the installation of a new refuge because they expressed the view that it would result in a loss of on street parking space and cause traffic congestion. The Group was informed that recently there had been an accident by The Drive where an SUV had collided with the refuge there. It was agreed that no additional refuge should be installed, and that the matter should now be closed.   

 

The report had also noted that the street cleaning contractors should be supplied with a storage area for refuse sacks in the vicinity of Thornton’s Corner. Mr Munnelly suggested that a screen could be set up to hide the refuse sacks from sight. The Group agreed that a screen should be erected in the short term, and that the matter should be re-visited at the next meeting. 

 

The Group discussed the design and colour of High Street signs. It was agreed that any signs pertaining specifically to the High Street, should display the wording ‘Beckenham’ in addition to ‘High Street.’ The colours suggested for the signs were either black and gold or green and white. It was agreed that where possible, signs should be displayed on the side of buildings. The Council had no statutory powers in this regard, and so Mr Oliver had written to ask for permissions.

 

Some of the signs had a curved design, whilst other signs were oblong. The Chairman asked for a show of hands so that members could express preference for either a curved or oblong design. Seven members of the Group voted for the oblong design and five for the curved design, so it was resolved that the signs should be oblong. 

 

It was further agreed that the Beckenham Crest would be displayed in colour with the words ‘Beckenham’ underneath. The vertical stripe was not required. The Group requested black lettering with a white background. The font type was not determined. It was resolved that the matter remain on the agenda for the next meeting.

 

RESOLVED that

 

1- The situation should stay as it was, and that no further work was required to install a mini-roundabout at the junction of Blakeney Road and Rectory Road.

 

2- There was no requirement to install an additional pedestrian refuge in Rectory Road, and the matter could now be closed.

 

3- A fence should be erected in the short term to screen the refuse sacks filled by the street cleaning contractor in the vicinity of Thornton’s Corner and that the matter should be re-visited at the next meeting. 

 

4- The High Street signs should be oblong.

 

5- The matter of new High Street signs, and the required font, should remain as an agenda item for the next meeting.

 

 

 

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