Cllr Melican welcomed people to the meeting and introduced Councillors present.

The Chair updated the meeting on outstanding issues as follows:

·         disabled access at Hackbridge Station:  Southern Railway has a sum of money from the government’s ‘access for all’ fund to build a new step free path to platform 2 from London Road.    The council held a meeting with Southern Railway at the end of March 2012.  There are current land ownership issues that need to be resolved and which are being pursued.  Southern are currently building up a full design for the proposal which will be available to view by the end of October. The plan is still to try and complete the ramp and have the new entrance open for the beginning of April 2013. In the meantime they will still go ahead with other improvements at Hackbridge starting in December (new DDA toilet, DDA ticket window, auto doors to booking and platform, anti slip stair nosings to the footbridge and a replacement DDA compliant waiting shelter). It was noted that Cllr McCoy had been asking for this for six years.

·         reported overgrown shrubbery along Plough Lane/The Chase: Staff have checked ownership and the area is LBS land, but it is not adopted highway and has therefore not been included in the Highways verge maintenance contract to date.  A metre wide strip adjacent to the footpath has now been added to the Verge maintenance contract for regular trimming of the growth so pedestrians will not in future be affected. The first trim should happen in the next couple of weeks.

·         boot scrapers:  We purchased three shoe scrapers for Roundshaw Park however two were stolen straight away.  Subsequently we do not believe it is prudent to keep replacing these shoe scrapers.

·         security measures at Mellows Park:  a meeting was held with residents and officers at Mellows Park and the decision was taken to implement a soil bund around the park to improve security

·         process to evict travellers:  The council is required to make provision and respond to the needs of the travelling community but recognises traveller activities can cause concern to local residents.  The council has recently refined its approach to unauthorised encampments which means it now deals with them more swiftly, while still ensuring itundertakes necessary checks around health, education and welfare.  The Council is also looking at developing a council-wide strategy for how it approaches specific issues and instances. Congratulations were offered at the speed at which travellers had been evicted.

·         Beddington Cycle Path:  There is a current consultation about proposals for the cycle path, and the deadline is 26 October.  Copies were available to view at the meeting.

·         Croydon Road near Beddington Infants School:  It has come to the Council’s attention that Transport for London are undertaking highway improvement works on the A232 Croydon Road near Beddington School.  The scheme will improve the lighting in this area and will be carried out in advance of main works.  This started 1 October and will run until 27 October 2012.  In agreement with the London Borough of Sutton, the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 985.

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It was noted that Park Lane/Ruskin Road pedestrian phase had been discussed at Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee on 16 October and a reference had been made to this meeting. This item was on the agenda.

To receive questions from members of the public on items which are not on the agenda. One question will be taken per person unless time permits for more.  Any questions not taken at the meeting should be given in writing and will receive a written response sent

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Mrs Walton expressed thanks to Cllr McCoy for the work undertaken which had made a good impression in the area, but she was unhappy with work on Plough Lane. Councillor McCoy would investigate.

A question was asked about parking at the Jubilee health Centre. Heathdene Residents judged this to be inadequate and wanted reserved spaces at an adjoining development. After discussion it was agreed that the first approach needed to come from the Practice direct, should that be received the first issue would be to investigate whether the planning approval for the Centre had identified sufficient parking spaces for GPs.

A footpath in the same area was of poor quality. It was understood that the footpath and adjoining areas would be renewed as part of the Section 106 agreement signed when the Health Centre was approved. This would be explored.

Mr Fisher asked about plans to provide public access to grit in the coming winter, and whether this information could be communicated via email to Community Representatives. This, and the principle of communicating in this way, was agreed.

Mr Dodwell noted the poor quality of garden waste bags distributed by the Council.

Mr Knight asked why a charge was made for the use of the Library Car Park on Sunday where on other days, the first 30 minutes was free. He would provide details of his correspondence.

The Last Local Committee asked a group of members and residents to consider proposals for the Local Implementation Plan 2013/14, which was submitted on 5 October. This item will allow the group to inform the Local Committee of the decisions it took on their behalf.

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The Report of the Working Group had been incorporated in the LIP submission. However there was some doubt as to whether the report to the Local Committee adequately expressed the findings of the Group.

It was agreed that the list of schemes carried out in 2012/13 and the bid for 2013/14 would be provided to the Committee.

Resolved: To note the proposals for the Beddington and Wallington Local Committee area identified in Appendix A, which have been included in the 2013/14 Local Implementation Plan submission to Transport for London.

To agree the schemes in the Reserve List (Appendix A) relevant to the Committee area. These will be progressed should additional funding become available or a scheme not progress

This report informs Members of the proposal to introduce additional pedestrian crossing facilities at the existing signalised junction.

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The Chair introduced a report from the Interim Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods, proposing new pedestrian facilities at the traffic controlled junction at Park Lane and Ruskin Road. It was noted that this report had been considered at the Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee on 16 October where it had been deferred for further consultation.

Residents who had been at that meeting clarified that the options to be considered included a ‘pedestrian phase’ on demand. Other option were an ‘all red phase’ and a pedestrian phase for specific parts of the junction.

A specific motivator for the scheme was the expansion of schools where pupils would use the crossing.

A number of views were expressed about the desirability of the scheme, the various options, the impact on traffic and the value of the project.

It was agreed to confirm the Local Committee’s approval of consultation, but that the Local Committee wanted to see accident figures and dates, and wanted to bear in mind future expansion of local schools.

Resolved: To defer consideration of the proposal to allow consultation on both options, and specifically to include a ‘pedestrian activated’ crossing phase.

To receive a petition as follows: The undersigned have considered your proposals as contained in your letter to residents, re the introduction of yellow lines, and we collectively feel strongly that these are unnecessary and will only add to the problems that a cul-de-sac will suffer from.

This petition was read to the meeting in the absence of the petitioners. A response would be provided at the next meeting.

To respond to the petition from residents of ‘The Meads’.

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Kerry Cross spoke to a petition from ‘The Meads’, four roads in Beddington North. The petitioners were concerned at the proposed introduction of all day waiting restrictions which would prevent commuter parking but also their own and visitor parking. They sought restrictions for one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon.

Councillor Ali spoke in support of the petitioners.

A response will be provided at the next meeting.

Sergeant James addressed the meeting.

Ward Priorities were as follows:

·         Beddington North – Residential burglaries, motor vehicle offences, Anti Social behaviour (ASB) especially around Halloween.

·         Beddington South – Residential burglaries and motor vehicle offences (especially at Woodcote area, Forresters Drive and Sandy lane South

·         Wallington South – Residential burglaries, theft from motor vehicles and street crime, especially in the High Street.

·         Wallington North – Residential burglaries, around Croydon Road, ASB in Beddington Park, ASB in Butter Hill.

The Police were promoting a ‘lock it or lose it’ campaign. Crime Prevention advice was available.

It was noted that Sutton was considerably safer than other London Boroughs.

In response to Ward priorities, the SNTs were promoting increased patrols and were working with local groups, promoting Neighbourhood Watch etc and encouraging people to report suspicious circumstances. New leaflets were available around Halloween ASB issues. Considerable joint work had been done with other Boroughs and agencies around traveller incursions.

Questions were asked about drug dealing, ASB at Cannon Court, inconsiderate parking and A boards at Stafford Road, cattle grazing at Roundshaw Park, and Beddington Farmlands Residents Association.

The Mobile CCTV camera purchased by the Local Committee was demonstrated.

It was noted that there would be a protocol around its use, report back to the Local Committee on its effectiveness, security to prevent it displaying private premises and the legislation and guidance under which it can be used.

Funding of £6,666 for 2011/12 and £6,666 for 2012/13 has been secured for the Local Committee to support community groups and community activities. This report sets out how that fund will be allocated.

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A report was introduced which notified the Local Committee of funds available for distribution and the proposed process.

Councillors and residents sought clarification about the criteria and the nature of the projects that would be funded.

            Resolved: To accept the report

                                    To make the opportunity for funding known to community organisations across the Local Committee area

                                    To consider applications received at the meetings on 6 December and 14 February.

                                    To seek additional information about the criteria, and to circulate this information via community representatives.

This report presents options for future venues for the Local Committee meetings.

Indicative time 10 minutes

A report was tabled which suggested that the Local Committee might want to look at alternative venues.

Suggested venues were received from Councillors.

            Resolved: To agree to move Local Committee meetings to other venues after the December meeting.

To introduce a report, to be considered at the next Local Committee which considered cost, accessibility and transport links of alternative venues, including venues in Beddington North.

The meeting went on to consider future meeting dates and

            Resolved: To change meeting dates from those previously notified to 4 December, 26 February 2013 and 23 April 2013.

The Locality Lead Officer will give an update on agreed Public Realm projects and seeking agreement for any new projects.

Indicative time 15 minutes

Julie Young, Lead Locality Officer introduced a report on the Committee’s Public Realm spending. The report updated the Committee on funds available, project progress and new proposed projects.

There was discussion around the location of the water tanks at Bute Road Orchard allotments.  Ms Young was to investigate, and if they have been implemented on Bute Road Orchard Allotment, additional water tanks should be implemented on Bute Road Allotment on the underspend referred to in resolution vii) below.

In respect of the skate ramp in Beddington Park, Councillors wanted to know the costs and specifications before agreeing to fund. Ms Young undertook to provide these.

A discussion took place about the security measures at Roundshaw Park, with differing views proposed. However the meeting agreed to seek more information before deciding.

            Resolved:

i)       To spend £7,000 of public realm monies on a map of Wallington Town Centre

ii)      To spend £2,500 of revenue monies on the upkeep of the flower beds on Manor Road / top of Springfield Road

iii)    To purchase a notice board to be located on Beddington Lane outside Beddington Village Hall, at a cost of £1,500 from public realm monies

iv)    To spend £100 revenue monies to purchase flower bulbs for residents to use at Queenswood, the Plough, and another £100 for flower bulbs at Mallinson Road Green (both Beddington North), and to determine which bulbs to purchase.

v)      To purchase ten flower rail plants for Wallington North and Beddington North (Beddington Lane / Hilliers Lane) at a cost of £125 per railing.

vi)    To further investigate the cost of replacing the skate ramp in Beddington Park, cost as yet undetermined.

vii)   Recycle sums available from completed schemes totalling £14,221 back to the unallocated balance.

viii)  To purchase one additional picnic table and one bench for Roundshaw Park at a cost of £800 per unit

ix)    To request a paper setting out the possible locations and costs of security measures for Roundshaw Park

x)      To allocate a maximum £2,000 to purchase additional bins and repair existing bins at Mellows Park, to be decided at officers discretion in consultation with Mellow’ Residents Association.

xi)    To purchase 3 additional bins at Roundshaw Park at a cost of £1,200, to be placed after consultation between officers, Councillors and the friends

xii)   To allocate a maximum £500 towards purchasing hanging baskets outside Plough Lane Larger Local Centre (Beddington North), to be located at officer discretion in consultation with ward councillors.

The Chair will invite Community Representatives to introduce issues and concerns from their area for the consideration of the Local Committee

Indicative time 20 minutes

No issues were raised.

The next meeting will be on Thursday 6 December, commencing at 7.00 pm, at a venue to be decided.

4 December 2012, commencing at 7.00 pm, at Bandon Hill primary School.