Apologies were received from Councillors Glithero, Keys and Melican and Lindy Margach.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 May 2011 be agreed and signed by the Chair.

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 May 2011 were agreed as a correct record and were signed by the Chair.

Councillor Hall updated the Committee on the Wallington Town Centre improvements.  He thanked those who made up the Group   Councillor Gordon thanked Russell Troup for his work on this.

John Dodwell and Eamonn Daly also congratulated those involved in the project. Mr Dodwell asked that spot fines be imposed on those parking illegally in disabled bays.                

Resolved: (i) To note:

·        The thanks to Mr Troup and those involved in the Wallington Integrated Transport Plan.

·        That the bus shelter seat heights had been adjusted.

·        That the officer dealing with Section 106 was in hospital but the Chair had figures on Canon House if requested.

·        That plans of Westcroft Leisure Centre were available at Denmark Road offices and on www.sutton.gov.uk.

·        The update on the Street Cleaning Trial and that Keith Knight was hoping to meet with Amy Harris in September.

·        The update on Thameslink.  The Council would be debating this matter at the next Full Council meeting.

(ii) That Councillor Hall investigate the chimney stacks in Ross Parade and Beddington Gardens and the turn left signs at Beddignton Gardens.

(iii) That information on Grange Cottage be submitted to the next meeting.

(iv) That a report on the Beddington Park Café area be submitted to the next meeting.  It was hoped the lease would be completed in a couple of months.

The public are invited to ask questions on non-agenda items.  Please submit these to the Area Co-ordinator at least 10 minutes before the meeting.

The public may also ask questions or make contributions on each item on the agenda as it arises.

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Jim Simms asked a question on behalf of the Board of Governors of Amy Johnson Primary School in relation to the issue of funding for essential repairs to the Lindberg Play Centre building.

Mr Simms advised that since he had submitted this question on 1 July, he had received a reply which had assured him of the availability of two thirds of the funding required and he had been advised that urgent instructions from contractors had been received.  He had had verbal assurances that money could be found for repairing the roof but that the play equipment had been condemned.

The Chair advised that the matter was not under the remit of this Local Committee but requested that the matter be referred to the Executive Member for Education and Schools.  Councillor Leach requested that the matter be dealt with through the Urgency Procedure. Councillor Hall requested the matter be considered urgently by The Executive and that the Executive Member take the matter up.

Juliana Walton, resident asked if the Committee could ensure Environmental Services clean up Plough Lane from the corner of Sandy Lane North to the railway bridge. The pavement was dangerous.

Councillor Hall advised roads should be swept a minimum of every 2 weeks.

Juliana Walton, resident then asked if Clouston Close, in particular 1-38 Clouston Close, was no longer a London Borough of Sutton estate as it was not mentioned in many of its surveys, literature etc. e.g. Homefront-Housing.

RECOMMENDED: That The Executive urgently consider the issue of funding for essential repairs to the Lindberg Play Centre building.

Resolved: (i) To note that Councillor Hall would advise the Strategic Director Environment and Leisure.of the matter of street cleaning in Plough Lane.

(ii) To note that Councillor McCoy would investigate the issues surrounding Clouston Close.

Verbal report from Inspector Colin Baker.

Inspector Colin Baker outlined the priorities and issues of each of the 4 wards:

Beddington South -  Ward Panel meeting was held on 12 July 2011.

Beddington North –  Motor vehicle crime, anti social behaviour in Beddington Park; road safety at Highview Primary school.

Wallington South –  Burglary in Park Hill Road, motor vehicle crime in Blenheim Gardens, anti social behaviour at Shotfield.

Wallington North –   Issues in Grosvenor Road and Parkgate Road, burglaries, Westcroft Leisure Centre Rebuild crime prevention.

Inspector Baker advised that the transfer to Crosspoint House had worked well.  

Resolved: To note that Inspector Baker undertook to investigate how well used Wallington Police Station was.

Report from Lynn Robinson, Engineering Technician.

Mr Quemby, cyclist advised the proposals would enable cyclists to get over the brow of the bridge before having to overtake parked cars. Mr Knight enquired why the restrictions were only for certain times of the day and were not double yellow lines.  Lynn Robinson, Engineering Technician advised it was to provide a balance for residents.

A discussion occurred on illegal cycling on pavements.

Resolved: (i) To undertake a formal consultation for the implementation of parking restrictions in Park Lane and Boundary Road over the railway bridge as shown on drawing no. T30009/COM/12_07_11B under Section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

(ii) To note the Statement of Reasons “To prevent obstructive parking from narrowing the carriageway and blocking up the cycle lanes over the brow of the railway bridge in Park Lane and Boundary Road it is necessary to implement double yellow and single yellow line parking restrictions. The double yellow line restrictions will prevent vehicles waiting at any time and the single yellow line restrictions will prevent vehicles waiting on Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 6.30pm; these restrictions will improve the cycle lane facility for the majority of the time.”

(iii) To fund the scheme from the Local Transport Funding allocation within the public realm budget;

(iv) That authority be delegated to the Executive Head of Planning and Transportation, in consultation with the Chair and Ward Councillors, to agree the final scheme and make any changes necessary as a result of public consultation.

Report from Lynn Robinson, Engineering Technician.

The Committee was advised that generally signs were used to mark the start and end of the routes but throughout the route markings would be painted on the road.

Resolved: (i) To note the comments received as a result of a public consultation and shown on APPENDIX 1 to the report.

(ii) To agree the implementation of an un-segregated shared use pedestrian and cycle facility around Mellows Park as shown on drawing no. T30024/FS/003A.

(iii) To agree that the public highway footway along Stafford Road, between Redford Avenue and 30m east of the access the Mellows Park and Sandy Lane North, a 20m section at the access point to the park, be converted to allow cycling on the footway, under Section 66 (4) of the Highways Act 1980 to remove the footway required for unsegregated cycle/pedestrian shared facility and under Section 65 (1) of the same act to designate the new facility.

(iv) That authority be delegated to the Executive Head of Planning and Transportation, in consultation with the Chair and Ward Councillors, to agree the final scheme and make any changes necessary as a result of public consultation.

(v) To note that Lynn Robinson would investigate repairing the rusty barrier into Mellows Park, Plough lane end.

A request has been received from Mr Andrew Kulina to change the name of the fence-enclosed baseball field at Roundshaw Open Space.

A request had been received from Mr Kulina, former captain of Croydon Pirates Baseball Club which was celebrating its 30^th anniversary on 9 July, to change the name of the fence enclosed baseball field at Roundshaw Open Space from “Diamond Number 1” to “Dave Ward Field” in dedication to Mr Ward who had been the cornerstone of the club for most of its 30 years. 

A letter from the council was also requested as was a removeable, or preferably a permanent, sign positioned at the “backstop”.

Councillor McCoy felt people like Mr Ward should be recognised. Councillor Joyce was in favour of the proposal but requested officer comments on the proposal’s implications.  Councillor Brown advised there was a lot of support for this proposal. Paul Lane supported the naming of the field and felt it would be nice if someone could attend the club’s 30^th Anniversary celebrations on 9 July.

Upon being put to the vote, the Committee:

Resolved: To agree to the proposal of renaming the “Diamond Number 1” to “Dave Ward Field.”

Leaflets to be circulated from The Young Foundation.

Resolved: To note that information on the Citizen’s University would be sent to members of the Local Committee, Community Representatives and interested public.  Anyone who wished for a copy to contact Jo Bryant on 020 8770 5091.

An update report on the Smarter Services Sutton review of the Waste Collection service in Sutton was presented to members.. The review had carried out extensive “conversations” with staff, elected members, other local authorities and residents to gather ideas and suggestions for how the service could achieve its saving target of £975k.

The report provided an update on the feedback from those conversations with residents both at local committees and via the internet.

Concern was expressed at the way the review was worded.  The idea of double shifting was discussed as was fly tipping and the charge for those who had to use gardeners as they were disabled.

Resolved: (i) To note the report and summary of views of the conversations.

(ii) To note the addendums to the report.

(iii) Councillor Hall to report back to the appropriate officer that the latest sacks from the library were flimsy and to provide an answer for the minutes as to whether the Waste Supervisor was being redeployed.

Report from Sam Barker, Senior Projects Officer (to follow).

Sam Barker, Lead Locality Officer outlined the public realm projects.  He asked whether members wished to ring fence the EcoLocal funding for Beddington Park or for other areas. Councillor Hall suggested it be put back in the pot. Mr Quemby suggested money from the EcoLocal project be used to complete the cycle route at Beddington Park.

Colin Wadeson updated the meeting on the Entertainment Area at Orchard Hill College/Library Gardens. It was noted that revenue funding could be used for the production of drawings.  Councillor McCoy suggested swapping capital funding for revenue.

There was also a suggestion from Keith Knight for more benches in Wallington High Street. Councillor Gordon asked for one near the bus shelter.

Councillor Hall updated on the Flint Wall project.

Paul Lane requested 1-3 picnic tables in Roundshaw Park. Dee Hyatt advised Beddignton Park had some picnic tables that could be used.

Councillor Joyce requested on behalf of Councillor Melican, 2 more BBQs in Beddington Park.  Dee Hyatt requested more bins, especially near the BBQs.

Eamonn Daly requested funding for improvements to Bute Road Allotments.

Resolved: (i) To note the public realm spending up to July 2011, the potential projects for 2011/12 and feedback on the progress made to date on the outstanding public realm projects.

(ii)That £3,225 be released for additional benches and litter bins within Beddington Park.

(iii)That £20,000 paid to Eco-local to fund the Beddington Park Eco-Local cycling project be returned and added to the £10,000 unspent balance so that it could be used on other suitable public realm projects.

(iv) That Sam Barker speak to Bill Wyatt regarding Bute Road Allotments and investigate the picnic tables for Roundshaw Park.

Community Representatives are invited to raise issues for future agendas or discussion at the meeting if the Chair deems the matter urgent. Please inform the Area Co-ordinator if you wish to raise an item.

[Indicative time 15 minutes]

Bowling Greens

Eamonn Daly requested information on potential bowling green closures.  Ann Singleton advised 2 out of the 6 LB Sutton greens would be closed.  Bowlers were being consulted on options of amalgamating greens etc.

Access at Hackbridge Station

Dee Hyatt enquired as to progress.

Dredging of Boating Lake, Beddington Park

Talks were happening with LB Sutton officers and Wandle Trust. Councillor Hall advised of possible Section 106 funding from Hackbridge developments. Dee Hyatt and Councillor Hall requested a report from Bill Wyatt at the next meeting.

Road Markings at Woodcote Road/Sandy Lane South/The Drive Junction Southern End

David Duncan requested the road markings be re-done as there had been near misses. Councillor Brown advised that Gary Mason had been killed at the junction and supported this, as did the Chair.

Friends of Roundshaw Park and Downs and Flightpath Residents’ Association Website

On behalf of Councillor Melican, Paul Lane advised of the re-established Friends of Roundshaw Park and Downs. He also informed the meeting that Flightpath Residents’ Association now had its own website:- flightpathresidentsassociation.weebly.com.

Resolved: (i) To note the requests above.

(ii) That a report be brought to the next meeting on the dredging of the boating lake in Beddington Park.

(iii) That ward councillors look into the Friends of Roundshaw Park and Downs and Flightpath Residents’ Association website.

None.

The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 11 October 2011 at 7pm, Bandon Hill Primary School.

The next meeting was scheduled to be held on Tuesday 11 October at 7pm at Bandon Hill Primary School, Sandy Lane South, Wallington.