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1 COMMITTEE: HIGHWAYS PANEL PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBER DATE: TIME: WEDNESDAY 15 TH SEPTEMBER pm CO-ORDINATOR: MRS J SHARP Committee Co-ordinator (Ext. 2655) N.B. This meeting will be subject to a Webcast broadcast live on the Internet TO: Cr Mrs McGinley (Chairman), MacLellan (Vice-Chairman), Mrs Brehaut, Mrs Cornell, Clarke, Mrs Henwood, Kendall, Miss Lewis, Mynott, Payne and Mrs Pound Nominated Substitutes: Crs Aspinell, Ms Golding and Sleep Co-opted Representatives: Mrs H Town (Blackmore, Hook End and Wyatts Green Parish Council), Mr G Smith (Doddinghurst Parish Council), Mrs S Murphy (Herongate and Ingrave Parish Council), Mr P Baggott (Ingatestone and Fryerning Parish Council), Mrs Y McGuire (Kelvedon Hatch Parish Council), Mr S Ford (Mountnessing Parish Council), Mr A Enkel (Navestock Parish Council), Mr K Pratt (Stondon Massey Parish Council), Mr J Grahame (West Horndon Parish Council). MEMBERS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUMMONED TO ATTEND THE ABOVE MEETING TO TRANSACT THE BUSINESS SET OUT BELOW. Chief Executive A G E N D A PART ONE (Items which, in the opinion of the Chief Executive, will be considered with the public present at the meeting. Details of background documents relied upon in the reports before the Committee are attached as an Appendix to the Agenda.) Highways Panel

2 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 2. MINUTES OF HIGHWAYS PANEL HELD ON Members are requested to bring with them to the meeting their Minutes folder. The Panel is invited to approve the Minutes of Highways Panel held on PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 1 ST QUARTER 2010/11 PURPOSE OF REPORT CORPORATE OBJECTIVES IMPLICATIONS Legal Finance Staff Risk Management Asset Management Health & Safety Equality & Diversity ACTION REQUIRED To report to Members on the Performance Indicator outcomes of 2010/11. Value for Money Investing and Innovating in Key Service. The Council is required to report under a series of Performance Indicators under the provisions of the Local Government Act There are no additional finance implications. There are no additional staffing implications. Failure to collect and report Performance Indicator data will mean the Council is not meeting its duties under the 1999 Act. Processes are on place to collect and review these performance indicators on a monthly basis. Risk is therefore Green. There are no additional asset management implications. There are no additional health & safety implications. There are no additional equality and diversity implications. To consider the draft 2010/11 first quarter performance indicator statistics and identifies any issues. Members will be aware that the overall monitoring of performance in relation to the Highways operations is undertaken by Essex County Council, however there are two Local Performance indicators that measure the recovery of parking charges achieved. The table below gives details of the current status of the indicators at the end of the 1 st quarter of 2010/11 and provides a comparison for the same period last year. On or above target Within 10% of target Missed target by 2

3 more than 10% Indicator PARKLPI 1 PARKLPI 2 Description (subject to auditing) What was the percentage recovery of charges achieved for all off-street PCN s that were issued in a 12 month period? What was the percentage recovery of charges achieved for all off-street PCN s that were issued in a 12 month period? 2010/11 1 st Quarter Target 2010/11 1 st Quarter Outcome 65% 47.84% 65% 46.95% 2009/10 1 st Quarter Rag Status 2010/11 1 st Quarter Rag Status The main reason attributable to both of the above indicators failing to meet their quarterly target, was a reduction in the late recovery of non payment of parking fines. Members are advised that a review of the parking service and proposals to increase the level of staffing are currently being undertaken and it is therefore anticipated that these two indicators will see a marked improvement as the year progresses. This will be cost neutral in that the employment costs will be covered by the increase in income from the recovery of penalty charge notice fines. RECOMMENDED that Members consider and note the draft 1 st quarter 2010/11 performance indicator statistics. DECIDED: 4. ON LINE RENEWAL OF RESIDENT S PARKING PERMITS AND SEASON TICKETS PURPOSE REPORT OF To update Members on the renewal system for residents' parking permits and season tickets 3

4 CORPORATE OBJECTIVES IMPLICATIONS Legal Finance Staff Risk Management Asset Management Health & Safety Equality & Diversity ACTION REQUIRED Value for money - Developing internal systems and processes to deliver better value for residents There are no legal implications There are no additional financial implications apart from Officer time It is likely to involve approximately 10 days of officer s time to develop a system to renew resident s parking permits and season tickets on line The system will be thoroughly tested and communicated to mitigate the risk There are no asset management implications There are no health & safety implications Customers without access to the internet will not benefit from this but alternate methods of payment are still available. Members are requested to consider the report and decide whether to proceed with an online renewal and payment system for residents' parking permits and season tickets. At the Highways Panel meeting on 23 June 2010 (Min 83 refers), the Members agreed to suspend the direct debit payment system in respect of season tickets and residents' parking permits until the technical problems had been resolved. Members are advised that renewal of residents' parking permits and season tickets cannot be applied to the direct debit process. Direct debits do not work for residents parking permits for various reasons including: The Chipside system software in use does not lend itself to direct debits. A large amount of back office work is required to sort out the problems generated by the banks refusing them because they have missed the first date set. This therefore negates any benefit from offering them especially when a 10 discount is offered. As an alternative to direct debiting, the Council s IT service could create an online renewal and payment facility. The discount which was available to those renewing their permits and tickets using the direct debit system could be applied to this method of payment. RECOMMENDED that :- 4

5 1. Members agree to Officers developing, testing and implementing an online payment and renewal system for residents' parking permits and season tickets. 2. Delegated powers be given to the Officers and Chairman to introduce this system including the discount that previously applied. DECIDED: 5. HIGHWAYS LOCALISM (Appendix 1) PURPOSE OF REPORT CORPORATE OBJECTIVES IMPLICATIONS Legal Finance Staff Risk Management Asset Management Health Safety and Equality and Diversity ACTION REQUIRED To update Members on progress of the Highways Localism initiative including Capital/Revenue budget issues. Creating Conditions to Prosper Maximising local business, economic and employment opportunity through partnership There are no particular legal issues other than the normal requirements for traffic regulation orders and other highway legislation, as appropriate. Financial implications are covered in the report. Staffing implications are covered in the report. There are no additional risk management implications. There are no asset management implications. All schemes covered by the CDM Regulations have a Health and Safety file established in compliance with those regulations, and this file covers all the legislative requirements. There are no additional equality or diversity implications. Members views are requested regarding the future progression of the Highways Localism initiative. A number of decisions are required regarding areas of expenditure and these are highlighted in the report. Members are advised that the Highways Localism report has been prepared by Essex West Area Highways officers. The format is used County wide to provide a thorough and clear report on the projects currently being progressed by Essex County Council. 5

6 The report is attached as Appendix 1. RECOMMENDED that Members consider the attached Highways Localism report and the recommendations contained therein. DECIDED: 6. ADDITIONAL HIGHWAYS SCHEMES (Appendix 2 (i) to (iii)) PURPOSE OF REPORT CORPORATE OBJECTIVES IMPLICATIONS Legal Finance Staff Risk Management Asset Management Health and Safety Equality and Diversity ACTION REQUIRED To inform Members of additional proposed highways schemes. Creating Conditions to Prosper Maximising local business, economic and employment opportunity through partnership There are no particular legal issues other than the normal requirements for traffic regulation orders and other highways legislation as appropriate. Overall finance of this Agency activity is a matter for Essex County Council to determine as Highways Authority. There are no additional staffing implications, as the work would need to be carried out from existing staff resources. There are no additional risk management implications. There are no asset management implications. All schemes covered by the CDM regulations have a Health and Safety file established in compliance with those regulations, and this file covers all the legislative requirements. There are no additional equality and diversity implications. Members are requested to consider these additional schemes for possible implementation when funding becomes available. Members are advised that some further highways schemes have been raised since the Highways Panel meeting and a report on each is appended as Appendix 2 (i) to (iii) for Members' consideration for when funds become available. The proposed schemes are for the following roads: (i) Hall Lane, Shenfield Proposed waiting restrictions 6

7 (ii) Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch Proposed changes to waiting restrictions (iii) Worrin Road, Shenfield Proposed changes to waiting restrictions Members' views are requested on the schemes. DECIDED: 7. URGENT BUSINESS Any other items which the Chairman of the Committee decides are urgent (any items raised containing "exempt information" may be considered under Part Two of the Agenda). PART TWO (There are no items which, in the opinion of the Chief Executive, will be considered with the public excluded from the meeting. In respect of any items raised containing 'exempt' or 'confidential' information, the Committee may decide to exclude the public by passing the necessary resolution). Chief Executive 7 th September 2010 Town Hall Brentwood, Essex 7

8 HIGHWAYS PANEL WEDNESDAY 15 TH SEPTEMBER 2010 LIST OF APPENDICES PART ONE Appendix No. Item No. Subject 1 5 Highways Localism Report 2(i) (iii) 6 Additional Highway Reports 3 Background documents

9 APPENDIX 1 BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD LOCAL HIGHWAY PANEL 15 SEPTEMBER 2010 REPORT BY AREA HIGHWAY MANAGER ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Purpose of report To provide Members with a report on current highway projects within the Borough of Brentwood. To provide sufficient information on schemes so that decisions on local priorities can be made. Members are invited to offer suggestions and requests for future works. Background A programme of Capital works for 2010/11 has been implemented. This report will provide details of the programme with the status of the schemes. Members are asked to consider the schemes Borough-wide and suggest schemes that might be considered for possible inclusion in a future programme of works. Budgets Budgets and programmes have been adjusted following Government spending announcements and as such, Officers are actively managing budgets and resources during this period of uncertainty in line with these efficiency savings. Within Brentwood, these savings have affected the Passenger Transport Improvement budgets, in that the Bus Infrastructure Upgrades budget has been reduced to 86,772. The effect this has taken on the programme previously shared with you is discussed further below. No other changes have taken place with any other of the budgets allocated to Brentwood. Maintenance Addendum A, page 10, details the Capital Maintenance Programme. Members will be pleased to note that a large number of schemes have been completed and a number of schemes have been added to the programme utilising the 88,944 from the MASO programme, which had previously been entitled various to be confirmed and not allocated to any schemes. These are noted on the schedule as Newly added. Traffic Improvements Members will recall from the last meeting, it was confirmed that 163,460 was being provided to complete the schemes that were started in 2009/10: B186 Warley Hill, Warley safety improvements to the mini roundabout and zebra crossing - These works have now been ordered with the Contractor and Officers are liaising with them for a start date on site. They currently anticipate September/October The pedestrian crossing improvements at The Green Dragon These works are complete Page 1

10 The substation on Eagle Way Encouraging initial discussions have taken place with Officers and Natural England. Details are still being finalised for the design of the substation. This is discussed further, later in the report (see Future Schemes). The puffin crossing on Queen s Road, Brentwood The bellmouth works of the adjacent development, are nearing completion. The resurfacing of Queens Road is complete and installation of the three additional guardrail panels is expected to be complete shortly. The Capital traffic schemes set for the Borough of Brentwood are detailed within Addendum B, page 12. Safer Roads Improvement Programme The safer roads improvement programme is collated from historical injury accident data. Those sites with the highest number of treatable injury accident patterns are prioritised within the budget. Within Brentwood, two locations were identified for the 2010/11 programme; both on the A128, one at its junction with Costead Manor Road and the other at its junction with Doddinghurst Road. Both schemes have been designed and shall shortly be submitted for safety audit and agreeing of estimates, prior to construction on site. It was mentioned at the last Panel meeting that the Speed Management Strategy was due to be ratified in this financial year. This has now been done and the document can be found on the ECC website or using the following link: rategy288.pdf?channeloid=null So far, the speed limit review in terms of data gathering has been completed. This has indicated where limits are in accordance with, below or above the guidelines given in the Department for Transport (DfT) circular 1/2006. A review will now be undertaken on all requests for speed limit changes, received by the Area Offices. Consultants working on behalf of ECC have already undertaken a review of all speed limits on A and B classified roads and the results of those reviews are presently being analysed. The process by which the Speed Management Strategy shall be implemented across the County shall be phased. The initial phase will now be undertaken by Officers to identify all village limits identified in the review for a possible speed reduction in line with the new Strategy and circular 1/2006. Details of emerging schemes will be reported to a future meeting of the Panel. All historical requests and any future requests for speed limit changes received by Officers shall now be logged and assessed under the Speed Management Strategy review. Public Rights of Way Improvements Byway 45 Navestock Works have now been completed on Byway 45 in Navestock. Prior to the improvements, the route had been unusable for horse-riders, cyclists and walkers due to the uneven ground caused by potholes along the existing surfaced section and ruts across the entire width of the un-surfaced area. The improvements have involved the filling of potholes along the surfaced section. Some parts of the already surfaced section were below the level of adjacent ditches and so these were raised, to ensure that water could flow into the ditches, rather than lying on the byway. The un-surfaced section was levelled, and crushed concrete was used to fill any low points. Then a layer of recycled road planings was laid to finish the surface. These essential works now ensure a hardwearing and level surface so that horse-rider, cyclists, walkers and the like are all able to have access to this valuable route. Page 2

11 Byway 67 West Horndon Works have recently been completed to bring this valuable route to an improved standard of accessibility for all users of the PRoW network. This route had become impassable for both walkers and vehicle users, due to large ditches and rutting across the byway and the route was becoming increasingly muddy during wet weather. Capital funding was successfully secured for the 2010/11 programme to undertake surfacing and drainage improvements along this route. The improvements included piping the ditches running across the route and backfilling these to raise the levels to the adjacent ground levels, clearing out the silted up ditches, clearing the overgrown vegetation, filling the ruts and providing a 3m wide surfaced path. A gate had been illegally installed across the Tilbury Road end of the route, preventing access onto and off the byway for horse-riders, cyclists and vehicles; this was also removed. The successful completion of all these works has enabled this route to now be open for all users to access and enjoy for some time to come. Passenger Transport Improvements As discussed earlier in the report, the Passenger Transport Improvements programme has been affected by recent efficiency saving announcements. The impact this has had on the scheme for improvement works to Routes 81/82 means that Hutton Drive has been removed from the current scheme, but shall be considered for inclusion in the 2011/12 programme. As previously reported to the Panel, it is proposed that the road humps within Long Ridings Avenue and Woodlands Avenue only, shall be replaced with speed cushions. Some delay has occurred concerning the consultation with the residents in all the roads concerned plus the statutory bodies, due to this uncertainty. Now that confirmation has been received, Officers shall start to initiate the process shortly. Although this original scheme has been reduced, funding has been approved for the scheme to reduce the size of the island and removing the planter at Brentwood Train Station, in order to reduce the bus obstruction caused at the turn-around. The design for this is already complete; Officers are now agreeing the estimate. Officers currently anticipate an October/November start date on site. Funding is also being provided for the installation of three bus shelters in Ingatestone and Hutton. The Safer Journeys to School programme are providing 13,000 of funding to Long Ridings School in order that resurfacing and remedial works to the footpath at the rear of the school can be carried out. This is a contribution to the school and shall not be carried out by ECC Highways. Concerning the Telematics, an outline business case is being finalised by the Infrastructure Team for presentation to the Highways and Transportation Contract Board. It will recommend going out to tender for an automatic location system for public buses, which will also provide live passenger information. If the tender exercise is successful, it is anticipated that the new system will be introduced summer Further updates can be provided to Members at a future meeting of the Panel. Highways Community Initiative Fund (HCIF) Members will note from the last Panel meeting that funding was allocated to two CIF schemes; the installation of village gateways on Station Road, West Horndon, and junction improvements at Swallows Cross. Page 3

12 Since the last meeting of the Panel, a site visit has been carried out. A number of suggestions to improve the junction were discussed, including: Providing side road ahead warning signs to both approaches to Thoby Lane Providing give way ahead sign in Wyatts Green Road Removing the grass on the island and replacing with bark or similar type of approved material Providing high skid resistant surfacing to Thoby Lane for 40 meters either side of the junction Making safe the existing fencing on the south side of the junction Providing direction signs opposite the junction Realigning the corner of the grassed island to permit right turns The original CIF application from Doddinghurst Parish Council requested that the junction was to be made safer by: permanently improving sight lines (particularly looking east when emerging from Wyatts Green Road), improvements to the road surface by providing antislip surfaces on the approach lanes and better warning of the impending junction to approaching traffic with rumble strips (NOT humps) and signage to calm traffic. They stated, The fence and hedgerow on the south side of Swallows Cross Road needs to be moved back 1m - 2m, requiring the purchase of a strip of land. In response, following a desktop feasibility study carried out by Officers, the Parish Council were advised that their submission would be forwarded to the judging panel, but would not include the requirement for land purchase, nor the application of rumble strips. They also advised that the signage at the junction could be improved but would be limited to the width of the existing verge. The initial estimate formulated by Officers during the feasibility study allowed for the enhancement of the signage, installation of antiskid surfacing and improving visibility splays by cutting back the vegetation. The budget was confirmed on this basis and as such, these must be pursued in the first instance. If it is established and confirmed that some cost savings can be made on the works originally agreed with the Parish Council, the additional items that have been identified from the site visit can be investigated. If this is not possible to achieve, the Panel may wish to consider introducing these items onto the Reserve List of future schemes discussed later in the report. Officers are currently agreeing estimates for the original scheme and additional items, to determine the final extent of the scheme, which shall be agreed with the Parish Council. Highway Localism Initiative Tree Replacement In addition to the Locally Determined budget, the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation has identified 5,000 for the improvement and enhancement of local communities through the planting of trees. At the last meeting of the Panel, Members were requested to identify locations where trees had been removed, but not replaced. To date, only one location request has been presented to Officers. Therefore, Members are urged to pass the message onto their constituents and report to Officers any locations where trees have been removed and never replaced, or areas that could be improved with tree planting. The planting season is November to March and so it is intended that a list of possible locations shall be brought to the meeting of the Panel on 9 November 2010 for approval. Locally Determined Revenue Budget (LDB) As part of the Localism Initiative, the Highway Panel are tasked with prioritising and overseeing District wide highway improvement schemes and influence the timetable of works carried out by the Highway Rangers. Page 4

13 The Locally Determined Revenue Budget is a fund made available to those Districts in which a Local Highway Panel has been formed. It enables them, within a finite budget allocation, to carry out the Highway Rangers service and to implement schemes of importance within the community. The budget allocation provided to the Borough of Brentwood for 2010/11 is 129,275. The budget allocation of 129,275 funds both the Highway Rangers and Local Highway Panel approved schemes. At the last Panel meeting, a number of options were made available for consideration in the use of this fund. A decision was made to pursue Option 2; this involved a Highway Rangers service delivered by Brentwood Borough Council and traffic schemes as determined by the LHP within the budget available. It was presented to the Panel that if the Borough Council was able to deliver a more financially economical Highway Rangers service than the current ECC service, there was potential for a number of traffic schemes to be achieved using the available budget, after deducting allocations for disabled bays, adhoc signs and lines, and historically approved parking and traffic schemes. This is discussed further below: a. The Highway Rangers The Highway Rangers are an important element of the Localism Initiative. They are vital in helping to improve local communities by carrying out minor works to enhance the environment, which may not otherwise have been given a high priority for revenue funding. At the last meeting of the Panel, Members were made aware that the Highway Rangers service had already been operating through ECC and were presented with a list of the works already carried out. During April to July, this service utilised 35,826 of the LDB budget. Since the last meeting of the Panel, it has been confirmed that BBC is able to pursue the Highway Ranger service for the rest of the financial year, at a value of 50,000. The Chairman and Vice-chairman in conjunction with Essex and Brentwood Officers were given delegated powers and as such, undertook to fulfil this proposal. The Rangers essentially work to the requirements of the Local Highways Panel, carrying out day-to-day maintenance tasks such as clearing untidy areas, sign cleaning, removing unlawful signs, street clutter and many other minor, yet important tasks to improvement the local environment. Since the last meeting of the Panel, a letter has been distributed to all Parishes within the Borough. Responses were received from Kelvedon Hatch, Stondon Massey, Mountnessing and West Horndon only. Officers would encourage Members to spread the message that the Rangers have been launched and that requests should be forwarded to [email protected]. From the requests received, an outline programme has been devised. It is anticipated that the gang shall be in each Parish for approximately 3 to 4 week, dependent on the workload. They are initially cleaning signs, cutting back vegetation around the signs, sign post painting, clearing vegetation and weeds from footways and any additional works such as painting fencing. 26 July 16 August: Stondon Massey *16 August: Mountnessing *6 September: Warley *4 October: Kelvedon Hatch *1 November West Horndon *These dates are indicative and based on 4 weeks per Parish; however, this is depended on the workload identified and actioned. Page 5

14 b. Disabled bays and adhoc signs and lines In previous years, an allocation from the LDB budget enabled the installation of disabled bays across the Borough. An allocation for 4,000 and an additionally allowance of 5,000 for the installation of adhoc signs and lines were also agreed by the Panel on 23 June A list of requests shall be presented at a future meeting of the Panel. c. Parking schemes already approved by the Panel and progressed The following parking schemes, which had already been approved by the Panel, had seen some progress being made with regards to investigations and advertising. It was approved that these are continued to completion using the budget available. Parking schemes already approved THESE SCHEMES ARE NOW COMPLETE: Larchwood Gardens PILGRIMS HATCH No waiting between Mon-Fri 8am-5pm & Mon-Fri 8-9am & 3-4pm 1,700 Mascall Gardens BRENTWOOD No waiting between Mon-Fri 10-11am 1,000 Thorndon Avenue WEST HORNDON No waiting at any time 575 Roman Road HEYBRIDGE No waiting at any time 225 Friars Avenue & Friars Close SHENFIELD No waiting between Mon-Sat 9am-6pm 5,200 Queens Road BRENTWOOD No waiting at any time Middleton Hall Lane SHENFIELD COMMON No waiting at any time 375 Boleyn Gardens BRENTWOOD No waiting at any time except for Blue Badge Holders 300 Priests Lane SHENFIELD No waiting at any time 850 Access Road BRENTWOOD COUNTY HIGH No waiting at any time Greensleeves Drive WARLEY No waiting at any time 120 Sawyers Grove, BRENTWOOD Removal of No waiting between Mon-Fri 8-9am& 3-4pm 325 NA Section 106 funded NA THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT YET COMPLETE: Westbourne Drive, BRENTWOOD No waiting at any time 1300 Avenue Road, WARLEY Residents parking and limited waiting 800 Page 6

15 PARKING SCHEMES SUB TOTAL 12,770 Chase Road BRENTWOOD No waiting at any time except for Blue Badge Holders This is no longer being developed, as the application is no longer required An additional scheme also being pursued under Section 106 funding is at St James Road, Brentwood for loading restrictions. This is not yet complete. d. Schemes already approved Members also approved the completion of previously approved schemes: A1023 Shenfield Road Side road ahead (Hallwood Crescent) vehicle activated sign Posts have been ordered with a view to arranging a start date on site September/October Doddinghurst Road Vehicle activated sign Posts have been ordered with a view to arranging a start date on site September/October 4,500 4,500 Worrin Road and York Road Junction realignment 7,500 Windsor Road Tarmac the verges These works are expected to be complete at the time of the Panel meeting 3,000 APPROVED SCHEMES SUBTOTAL 19,500 These approvals and the impact on the budget are summarised below: a. Highway Rangers (ECC) 35,826 a. Highway Rangers (BBC) 50,000 b. Disabled Bays 4,000 b. Sign and Lines 5,000 c. Parking schemes already approved and progressed 12,770 d. Schemes already approved 19,500 Available budget 2,179 Total 129,275 Page 7

16 Future Schemes So that Members have an overview of the requests received by Officers, Addendum C, page 13 provides the Reserve Lists of all Traffic Improvement and Traffic Regulation Order (i.e. waiting restrictions) requests received historically. For the Traffic Improvement requests, initially Officers have ranked the Devil s Head crossroads and Sandpit Lane schemes as a high priority, in reflection of Members views of these schemes. This is discussed further below. Any speed requests are now being logged and assessed under the Speed Management Strategy review discussed earlier in the report. A129 Rayleigh Road The request for improved signage at the mini-roundabout on the A129 Rayleigh Road at it s junction with Alexandra Lane, which was discussed at the last Panel meeting, is being commenced through private funding. The proposal has been drawn up and shall shortly be submitted for safety audit and an agreement is to be sought for the estimate and start date on site. Devil s Head crossroads and Sandpit Lane junction The following statement has been received from the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation, Councillor Norman Hume: ''There is no budget in 2010/11 available to meet the costs related to the significant infrastructure changes proposed. Consideration will continue to be given to these proposals in future years but in the interim we are proposing lower cost measures to the LHP which will improve safety at the junctions.'' Devil s Head crossroads ECC are aware of the disappointment Members are expressing that the scheme cannot presently proceed. Similar situations are being experienced across the County, with many large capital schemes being put on hold due to the current economic climate. Consideration for this proposal will continue to be given in future years, subject to budget availability and the priority of other schemes in the County, but in the interim proposed lower cost measures will be introduced to improve safety at the junction. These include the VAS to warn motorists of the crossroads, re-marking of all the carriageway markings and some vegetation clearance, thus improving the conspicuousness of the junction. Councillor Hume has requested that these measures be monitored for 12 months and then a review of their effectiveness is to be undertaken. Sandpit Lane At a recent site meeting, an agreement was made on the following works; however, these are dependent on the funding available to carry out these types of works. Provide a vehicle activated sign to indicate vehicle speeds on the A128 either side of the Sandpit Lane junction; The current Speed Management Policy states that Driver Feedback Signs which indicate the speed of the driver or rider are not recommended for use, as they encourage drivers or riders to drive over the speed limit or at a higher target speed. The cost for two vehicle-activated signs would be in the region of 9,000. Page 8

17 No funding is currently available for these types of works. Upgrade the Zebra belisha beacons with Zebrite halo surrounds; There is currently no funding for these improvements at a cost in the region of 3,500. Develop proposal to replace zebra with new puffin crossing; The Borough Council shall fund the investigation of this proposal, and if viable, the scheme could be funded through the Local Highway Revenue Budget. However, it is anticipated that the scheme will be in excess 120,000 and therefore it will not be possible to achieve in the current financial year. Renew all carriageway lining These works have been completed under the existing revenue maintenance budget. Carry out trimming of vegetation in both Sandpit Lane and A128 north of junction; These works will be carried out by the Highway Rangers. Provide high skid resistant surfacing to A128 in buff colour to highlight the junction There is currently no funding for these types of works, which will cost in the region of 5,000. Approach the Public House concerning the existing signage in the forecourt; This shall be pursued with Planning Enforcement colleagues, as it is an issue that has been raised as a concern in the past by ECC Safety Engineering colleagues. Conclusion Members are invited to discuss the report and put forward any comments pertaining to current works and programming. Members are also requested to comment on proposals put forward. Page 9

18 Borough of Brentwood Programme of works 2010/11 ADDENDUM A INDICATIVE PROGRAMME PARISH/WARD LOCATION SCHEME/EXTENT OF WORKS MAINTENANCE ESTIMATE Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE INITIATIVE // ROADS BUDGET: 99,915 Brentwood Westbury Road From Kings Road to London Road 47,116 X Complete Pilgrims Hatch Marlborough Road From Broomwood Gardens to King George Road 55,630 X Complete HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE INITIATIVE // MASO (Major patching programme) BUDGET: 333,333 Various To be confirmed Patching various (details to follow) 53,944 West Horndon Childerditch Lane Between Cottages to Railway Bridge 52,500 X X X Kerbing works completed. Surface dressing to be completed in September) Hutton Hall Green Lane Bellmouth Only Junction with Hutton Village 12,000 X Newly added - Complete Navestock Goatswood Lane Bellmouth Only Junction with Horseman Side 5,000 X Newly added - Complete Hutton Tomlyns Close Turning Area Only O/S 49/51 7,000 X Newly added - Complete Mountnessing St Anne's Road Bellmouth Only Junction with Thoby Lane 6,000 X Newly added - Complete Shenfield Fen Close Bellmouth Only Junction with Chelmsford Road 5,000 X Newly added - Complete Navestock Shonks Mill Road Three sections between Dudbrook Road to Mill Lane 42,000 X Complete Pilgrims Hatch Doddinghurst Road From A12 Bridge to just past Brentwood Centre 41,647 X Complete Blackmore Blackmore Road Wenlock Lane to Copyhold Farm 51,991 Complete Stondon Massey Ongar Road From Blackmore Road to Nine Ashes Road 56,251 Complete COUNTY ROADS // ROADS BUDGET: 512,826 Kelvedon Hatch Warren Lane From Frog Street to Church Lane 26,250 X October date to be confirmed Navestock Prince's Road From Tan House Lane to Tan House Lane 59,850 X X X Verge reinstatement completed. Surfacing dressing works being carried out in September Navestock Tan House Lane From Prince s Road to Horsemanside 38,850 X X X Verge reinstatement completed. Surfacing works being carried out in September Mountnessing Hall Lane From Church Road to Ingatestone Hall 51,763 X X X Works shall be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 now complete. Phase 2 to be completed September Padhams Green Church Road From Burnthouse Lane to Hall Lane 39,941 Doddinghurst Church Lane From Steeple Way for approx 400m West 17,072 X Complete Ingatestone Pemberton Avenue From The Furlongs to Fryerning Lane 37,968 X Complete Brentwood B186 Queens Road Ingrave Road to St Thomas Road 21,369 X Complete Blackmore Blacksmith's Alley Church Street to Blackmore Road 21,000 Complete Herongate A128 Brentwood Road From Old Brentwood Road to Cockridden Industrial Estate 17,655 Complete Ingatestone B1002 High Street From Avenue Road to Deepdene South Side Only 11,128 Complete Pilgrims Hatch Broomwood Gardens From Larchwood Gardens to Kensington Road 28,873 X Complete Shenfield A1023 Chelmsford Road From Alwyne Avenue to Oliver Road 63,122 Complete Warley Childerditch Lane From A127 to Childerditch Street 31,500 X Complete West Horndon Old Brentwood Road From A128 to Turning area by Halfway House PH 42,000 Complete X X PROGRESS/COMMENTS Works shall be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 now complete. Phase 2 to be completed September Page 10

19 Borough of Brentwood Programme of works 2010/11 INDICATIVE PROGRAMME Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar PROGRESS/COMMENTS PARISH/WARD LOCATION SCHEME/EXTENT OF WORKS ESTIMATE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE INITIATIVE // FOOTWAY MAINTENANCE BUDGET: 53,973 Shenfield Crescent Drive From Middleton Road to Hospital 44,000 X X Complete Pilgrims Hatch Green Lane From Meadow View to Heather Close 22,000 X Complete COUNTY ROADS // FOOTWAY MAINTENANCE BUDGET: 55,416 Hutton Hutton Village From Rayleigh Road to Care Home 50,262 X Complete Page 11

20 Borough of Brentwood Programme of works 2010/11 ADDENDUM B INDICATIVE PROGRAMME PARISH/WARD LOCATION SCHEME/EXTENT OF WORKS ESTIMATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar SAFER ROADS IMPROVEMENTS // CLUSTER SITES (Collision site remedials) BUDGET: 33,550 Brentwood A128 Junction with Costead Manor Road 19,550 Brentwood A128 Junction with Doddinghurst Road 14,000 X X X X PROGRESS/COMMENTS Design complete. Shortly to be submitted for safety audit. Estimates to be agreed Design complete. Shortly to be submitted for safety audit. Estimates to be agreed SAFER ROADS IMPROVEMENTS // SIGNAGE FOR SPEED LIMIT REVIEW BUDGET: 11,500 PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY BUDGET: 77,000 Navestock Byway 45 32,000 X Complete West Horndon Byway 67 45,000 X Complete PASSENGER TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS // BUS INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES BUDGET: 86,776 Ingatestone The Leas Bus Shelter 7,000 X X Newly added Hutton Rayleigh Road Bus Shelter 7,000 X X Newly added Hutton South Hanging Hill Lane Bus Shelter 7,000 X X Newly added Brentwood Railway Station Bus turning 8,000 X X Newly added Brentwood Routes 81, 82 Replacement of road humps with speed cushions in Long Ridings Avenue and Woodlands Avenue. 57,000 X X X X X X X PASSENGER TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS // SAFER JOURNEYS TO SCHOOL SCHEMES BUDGET: 13,000 Brentwood Long Ridings Primary School Upgrading footpath at the back of the school 13,000 X This scheme has been reduced to exclude Hutton Drive which shall be carried out when future funding becomes available. Consultation on the first section shall commence shortly Complete. Newly added. A contribution to works being carried out by the school. Not ECC Highways PASSENGER TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS // TELEMATICS BUDGET: 75,054 Brentwood High Street 38,000 X X Brentwood Station 34,054 X X COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FUND // TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES BUDGET: 34,000 West Horndon Station Road Village gateways 11,500 X X Doddinghurst Swallows Cross Junction improvements 22,500 X X Page 12

21 Traffic Improvement Requests RESERVE LIST ADDENDUM C Road/Location Project Officer Comment Indicative Estimated Costs Speed and signage review between canterbury 1 Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch Tye and Howes Farm 5,000 2 A128, West Horndon Investigate traffic islands on A128 at the junction with Station Road where verge damage is being caused by lorries 10,000 3 Three Arches Estate, Brentwood Investigate traffic calming options on the estate. 20, A129 Rayleigh Road, Brentwood Signage at mini-roundabout at jucntion with Alexandra Lane This is being privately funded Priests Lane, Brentwood Speed survey between Middleton Hall Lane and Friars Avenue To be reviewed under the the Safer Roads Improvements budget when ratification of the Speed Management Policy has been completed Hartswood, Warley Speeding traffic 4,500+ Ongar Road junction with Sandpit Lane/Crow Green Road, Pilgrims 10 Hatch Small island roundabout The Panel rank this very highly 1,000, Cont Sandpit Lane junction Provide VAS on A128 eitherside of Sandpit Lane ECC Speed Management Policy does not recommend 'Driver Feedback Signs' 9, Cont Sandpit Lane junction Upgrade Zebrite belisha beacons with Zebrite halo surrounds 3, Cont Sandpit Lane junction Replace zebra with new puffin crossing 120, Cont Sandpit Lane junction High Skid resistant surfacing to A128 in buff colour 5,000 Eagle Way, Devils Head 11 Crossroads, Warley Small solid island roundabout The Panel rank this very highly 500,000 Replacing the Bennett junction with a conventional T junction, thereby improving visibility from the Old Church Road j/w Church Road, side road and reducing entry speeds of vehicles A feasibility study and outline design was carried out at this 16 Mountnessing entering Old Church Road from Church Road junction previously 30-40, B1002 High Street, Ingatestone Traffic calming/20 mph speed limit 50, A127/B186 Warley Road, Warley Junction/capacity improvements 25,000 A129 Rayleigh Road j/w Alexander 19 Lane, Hutton Capacity improvements to existing roundabout 15,000 B1002 Roman Road, 20 Mountnessing Cycle-track - links two existing cycle tracks 55,000 B1002 Roman Road j/w Roman 21 Road, Ingatestone Provision of right turn lane 27,000 A129 Rayliegh Road (Hutton 22 Village to boundary), Hutton Cycle-track 100,000 A129 Rayliegh Road j/w Cedar 23 Road, Hutton Junction improvements 20,000+stats 24 A1023 Chelmsford Road, Shenfield Puffin crossing 100,000 A129 Rayleigh Road j/w Mount 25 Pleasant Avenue, Hutton Junction improvements 17,500 B1102 Roman Road j/w A12 on 26 slip, Ingatestone Provision of right turn lane 30, A1023 London Road, Brentwood Zebra crossing 25,000 A128 Ongar Road j/w Blackmore 28 Road, Kelvedon Hatch Solid island roundabout 200,000 A129 Rayleigh Road j/w Huttton 29 Village, Hutton Mini roundabout 45, Honeypot Lane, Brentwood Traffic calming/20 mph speed limit 35, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood Preferred cycle route 10,000 2,472,300+ Page 13

22 Traffic Regulation Order Requests RESERVE LIST Location Proposal/Scheme Other comments Estimate 1 Eastfield Road, Brentwood No waiting at any time East & north side Tudor Close, Shenfield No waiting at any time Junction protection The Vale, Brentwood No waiting at any time & Residents parking Opposite Park Vale Court Weald Close, Brentwood No waiting at any time Junction protection Bakers Lane, Ingatesone Residents Parking Scheme Whole length Heron Way, Hutton Mount No waiting between Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Junction protection Warley Hill, Warley No waiting at any time South of Pastoral Way Rhapsody Crescent, Warley No waiting at any time Block C Birchwood Close, Warley NWAAT/No waiting between Mon-Fri 10-11am West sie & junction Prospect Way, Hutton No waiting at any time Grant House Mascalls Lane, Warley No waiting at any time Entrance to hospital William Hunter Way, Brentwood Loading Only 7am-7pm Loading bays 1, Rayleigh Road/Oakwood Avenue, 13 Hutton No waiting at any time Junction protection Sylvia Avenue, Hutton No waiting at any time Junction protection Lime Grove, Doddinghurst No waiting at any time Junction with D/hurst Road Milton Road, Brentwood No waiting at any time Honeypot Lane, Brentwood No waiting at any time Junction with Weald Close Mount Avenue, Hutton No stopping between Mon-Fri 8am-5pm on entrance markings Herington House School Woodland Ave/Pinewood Way, 19 Hutton No waiting at any time Junction protection Market Place, Ingatestone No waiting between Mon-Fri 2-3pm Reduction in restriction Willowdene Court, Warley No waiting between Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Unrestricted section Vaughan Williams Way, Warley No waiting at any time Outside No St Johns Avenue, Warley No waiting between Mon-Fri 10-11am & 3-4pm Whole length of road 2, No waiting between Mon-Fri 10-11am & No 24 Docklands Avenue, Ingatestone waiting between Mon-Fri 2-3pm Change to waiting restrictions 1, Tree Tops, Brentwood No waiting between Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Outside No Wilmot Green, Warley No waiting at any time 2 to 12 (both sides) Vaughan Williams Way near jct 27 with Tallis Way No waiting between Mon-Fri 10-11am Reduction in restrictions Great Eastern Road, Warley No waiting, loading or unloading at any time Junction protection Weald Road, Brentwood No waiting at any time Hernshaw, Herongate No waiting at any time Junction protection Roman Road, Mountnessing Limited waiting Opposite shops Rollason Way, Brentwood No waiting between? Whole length of road 1, Wharf Road, Brentwood No waiting between? Turning head Zone C, D & E Residents Parking No waiting between Mon-Sat 8am-6pm except for 34 Scheme, Brentwood permit holders Review of resident parking times 8, Ingrave Road, Brentwood No waiting at any time 1, Wingrave Crescent, Brentwood No waiting at any time Whole length 1, Page 14 33,550.00

23 APPENDIX 2(i) PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS REVISION Hall Lane Shenfield Ward: Shenfield PURPOSE OF REPORT CORPORATE OBJECTIVES IMPLICATIONS Legal Finance Staff Risk Management Asset Management Health and Safety Equality and Diversity ACTION REQUIRED To consider the revision of the existing waiting restrictions in Hall Lane Shenfield. Creating conditions to prosper:- Maximising local business, economic and employment opportunity through partnership There are no particular legal issues other than the normal requirements for traffic regulation orders and other highways legislation as appropriate. Overall finance of this Agency activity is a matter for Essex County Council to determine as Highways Authority. There are no additional staffing implications, as the work would need to be carried out from existing staff resources. There are no additional risk management implications. There are no asset management implications. All schemes covered by the CDM regulations have a Health and Safety file established in compliance with those regulations, and this file covers all the legislative requirements. There are no additional diversity implications. Members' views are requested. Members are advised that the Ward Member has requested that the restrictions in Hall Lane in the vicinity of the St Mary's Primary School be revised to No waiting Monday to Friday 11am to 12 midday & 3pm to 4pm on the school side and Monday to Friday 10am to 12 midday & 3pm to 4pm on the western side. The residents have indicated that over recent months that there has been an increase in the number of vehicles parking in Hall Lane. Members will be aware that Hall Lane is narrow in width with limited visibility and the effect of the parked vehicles has been to obstruct private drives and the visibility for residents to exit their private drives and enter the road. Meetings have taken place with the school and a resident to discuss a resolution particularly in the light of the lack of funding. Both the school and the resident are aware of the lack of funding and the foreseeable delay in progress in this respect. Page 15

24 The cost of the proposal contained in the appendix, if approved, is estimated at 1000 and would need to be met from the Essex County Council Locally Determined Budget when funds become available. Members will be aware that funding this year is particularly difficult and that formal consultation is unlikely to take place in this financial year. RECOMMENDED: When funds become available in a future year, to commence the statutory procedures leading to the implementation of the proposed revision of the restriction of waiting order as shown on the attached plan and if no objections are received, to implement the order. DECIDED: Page 16

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26 APPENDIX 2(ii) PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS LARCHWOOD GARDENS Ward: Pilgrims Hatch PURPOSE OF REPORT CORPORATE OBJECTIVES IMPLICATIONS Legal Finance Staff Risk Management Asset Management Health & Safety Equality and Diversity ACTION REQUIRED To consider the extension of the waiting restrictions at the junction of Larchwood gardens and the A128 Ongar Road. Creating Conditions to Prosper:- Maximising local business, economic and employment opportunity through partnership There are no particular legal issues other than the normal requirements for traffic regulation orders and other highways legislation as appropriate. Overall finance of this Agency activity is a matter for Essex County Council to determine as Highways Authority. There are no additional staffing implications, as the work would need to be carried out from existing staff resources. There are no additional risk management implications. There are no asset management implications. All schemes covered by the CDM regulations have a Health and Safety file established in compliance with those regulations, and this file covers all the legislative requirements. There are no additional equality or diversity implications. Members' views are requested. Members are advised that the Ward Member considers that the prohibition of waiting for the junction of Larchwood Gardens is inadequate and should be extended to include the whole of the one way sections including the junctions with A128 Ongar Road. The Member has indicated that this area is well used by work vehicles and employees from the timber yard opposite as well as visitors etc. to the children s nursery in the Ongar Road. Provision of waiting restrictions at major road junctions is consistent with the advice given in the Highway Code and would greatly improve ingress and egress. Page 18

27 The cost of the proposal contained in the attached plan, if approved, is estimated at 1000 and would need to be met from the Essex County Council Locally Determined Budget when funds become available. Members will be aware that funding this year is particularly difficult and that formal consultation is unlikely to take place in this financial year. RECOMMENDED: To commence the statutory procedures leading to the implementation of the proposed extension of the prohibition of waiting order as shown on the appendix and if no objections are received, to implement the order when funds become available in a future year. DECIDED: Page 19

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29 APPENDIX 2(iii) PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS Worrin Road Ward: Shenfield PURPOSE OF REPORT CORPORATE OBJECTIVES IMPLICATIONS Legal Finance Staff Risk Management Asset Management Health and Safety Equality and Diversity ACTION REQUIRED To consider the extension of the waiting restrictions Worrin Road to include 2pm to 3pm. Creating conditions to prosper:- Maximising local business, economic and employment opportunity through partnership. There are no particular legal issues other than the normal requirements for traffic regulation orders and other highways legislation as appropriate. Overall finance of this Agency activity is a matter for Essex County Council to determine as Highways Authority. There are no additional staffing implications, as the work would need to be carried out from existing staff resources. There are no additional risk management implications. There are no asset management implications. All schemes covered by the CDM regulations have a Health and Safety file established in compliance with those regulations, and this file covers all the legislative requirements. There are no additional equality or diversity implications. Members' views are requested. Members are advised that the Ward Member has requested that the Panel considers the provision of an additional one hour parking restriction for Worrin Road to bring the road in line with the adjoining roads. Members will be aware that all the roads that adjoin Worrin Road - Mulberry Hill, Cliveden Close, Coombe Rise, Middleton Road, Park Way, Worrin Close and Glanthams with the exception of York Road are currently controlled with a Monday to Friday 10am to 11am parking restriction. York Road is the only adjoining road with the additional 2pm to 3pm restriction. Part of Priests Lane that runs parallel to Worrin Road is covered by the 2pm to 3pm restriction as is York Close. Page 21

30 Members will be aware that this is an extensive area and would involve a large number of sign changes although there would not be a change in the road markings. In line with the Member's request, the appendix proposes to add the proposed 2pm to 3pm restriction to the existing 10am to 11am to Worrin Road from its junction with A1023 Shenfield Road to its junction with Park Way. Members may wish to consider the inclusion of the adjacent side roads, however residents may object on the grounds that without a parking issue the proposal would an unnecessary restriction on the residents themselves. The cost of the proposal contained in the appendix if approved, is estimated at 1500 and would need to be met from the Essex County Council Locally Determined Budget when funds become available. Members will be aware that funding this year is particularly difficult and that formal consultation is unlikely to take place in this financial year. RECOMMENDED: When funds become available in a future year, to commence the statutory procedures leading to the implementation of the proposed extension of the prohibition of waiting order as shown on the appendix and if no objections are received, to implement the order. DECIDED: Page 22

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32 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS APPENDIX 3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (AS AMENDED) COMMITTEE: HIGHWAYS PANEL DATE: WEDNESDAY 15 TH SEPTEMBER 2010 AGENDA ITEM AND BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: N/A CE 2. MINUTES OF THE HIGHWAYS LOCALISM PANEL : Brentwood Borough Council Highways Localism Panel Minutes CE 3. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 1 ST QUARTER 2010/11 N/A 4. ON LINE RENEWAL OF RESIDENT S PARKING PERMITS Minutes of the Highways Panel (Min 83) 5. HIGHWAYS LOCALISM: Minutes of the Environment Panel (Min 165) Minutes of the Highways Panel (Min 532) 6. ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY SCHEMES: Hall Lane: IHoP&R IHoP&R from Cllr Lee to Highways Manager dated 22 nd July 2010; to Cllr Lee from Highways Manager dated 23 rd July 2010 Worrin Road: from Cllr Lee to Highways Manager dated 10 th July to Cllr Lee from Highways Manager dated 12 th July from Cllr Lee to Highways Manager dated 13 th July to Cllr Lee from Highways Manager dated 13 th July from Cllr Lee to Highways Manager dated 14 th July to Cllr Lee from Highways Manager dated 14 th July from Cllr Lee to Highways Manager dated 18 th July URGENT BUSINESS: N/A CE 9