Agenda item

CSD 21065

A Member stated that at the previous meeting of Full Council, he had asked the Portfolio Holder if permission could be granted for a report to be drafted concerning the post completion review of the Crofton Road Cycle Scheme. It was agreed that this would be added to the Work Programme for the November meeting. 

A Member asked why the update on the Parks and Open Space Strategy had been deferred to September. He also enquired as to when the scheme regarding ‘moving traffic violations’ would be implemented. The Portfolio Holder explained that the response to the consultation on the Parks and Open Space Strategy had been delayed as time had to be allowed to consider the responses to the consultation. It was still hoped that the follow up report regarding the responses to the consultation would be available for the September meeting.

With respect to the implementation of the ‘moving traffic violation’ scheme, the Director informed the Committee that this had been presented to the Executive for approval and the Executive had approved the procurement of the relevant cameras--the scheme was on track for implementation at the correct time.

A Member suggested that as the September agenda was looking full, it may be prudent to move some of the items to the November meeting. The Director stated that two of the reports currently scheduled for the September meeting would not be ready in time and would need to be deferred to the November meeting. These were reports with respect to Broomwood Road—Sevenoaks Way Junction Review and the report regarding Manor Road—Wickham Road Junction Pedestrian Safety.

Regarding the TfL report concerning the electrification of the 358 bus route from Orpington to Crystal Palace, the Chairman requested that the Director check to see if an update on this could be presented to the Committee soon. 

The Chairman informed Members that Biggin Hill airport had asked if they could present to the Committee with respect to their carbon neutral policy. The Chairman requested that this be added to the work programme and fitted in.

A Member further suggested that time be allocated for Biggin Hill Airport to present a report on their monitoring systems. The Director expressed the view that this matter would sit under the remit of another committee, possibly Renewal, Recreation and Housing. He said that he would look into this and confirm which committee the matter should be presented to.

A Member asked when Riney would be presenting to the Committee, and also when the Committee would receive an updated report with respect to the Shortlands Friendly Village. The Director explained that with respect to the Shortlands Friendly Village update, the Council was waiting for funding from TfL before this could proceed.

RESOLVED that

1) A report regarding the post completion review of the Crofton Road Cycle Lane scheme be presented to the November meeting.

2) Consideration be given to re-structuring the Work Plan as deemed appropriate.

3) The report regarding Broomwood Road—Sevenoaks Way Junction Review and the report regarding Manor Road—Wickham Road Junction Pedestrian Safety are moved to the November meeting.

4) The Director make enquiries to find out when TfL could make a presentation concerning the electrification of the 358 bus route from Orpington to Crystal Palace.

5) Biggin Hill Airport be allocated a meeting where they could make a presentation regarding their carbon neutral policy.

6) The Director would confirm which Committee was best placed to receive an update from Biggin Hill Airport regarding their monitoring systems.

7) Confirmation be provided on when Riney would next present to the Committee   

8) The status of matters arising from the previous meeting be noted.