Solihull Council

064T&H04

Proposed Parking Lay-by, Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsley Wood

To approve:

the consultation with local residents for the construction of a parking lay-by; and

subject to the support and ranking with other competing schemes on the current programme in accordance with our policy, implementation within the 2005/06 programme.

To consider the construction of a parking lay-by adjacent to the carriageway of Chapelhouse Road, in the vicinity of Chester Close, Chelmsley Wood in accordance with the parking displacement programme.

8 December 2004

065T&H04

Budget Framework

To note the Cabinet guidance in respect of the proposed budget framework;

To work with Cabinet Spokespersons, the Chief Executive and Lead Corporate Directors to identify the potential for savings or efficiency gains to help fund any new priorities or inflationary pressures within their portfolio's budget; and

To delegate approval for the Cabinet Member in conjunction with opposition spokespersons to approve schemes to be evaluated against the Capital Project Appraisal System.

To advise the Cabinet Member of the Budget Framework agreed by Cabinet on 7th October 2004.

8 December 2004

066T&H04

The Three Year Integrated Highways Programme

To approve the principle of the Three Year Integrated Highways Programme; and

To approve the programme set out in Appendix C as a basis for a 3 year programme.

To seek approval for the Three Year Integrated Highways Programme.

8 December 2004

067T&H04

Review of Winter Services

To approve the Winter Services Review improvements and Action Plan for 2004/05;

To approve the publication and issuing of a revised summary document “Winter Services Plan 2004/05”;

To verify the priority treatment of footways; and

To note the approval of Salt Union as the Salt supplier for 2004 – 2009.

To advise Cabinet Member of service delivery improvements with respect to Winter Services.

8 December 2004

068T&H04

Traffic Management Act

To approve the interim arrangements for this new duty.

To advise Cabinet Member of new Council responsibilities for the management of the highway network and seek approval for interim arrangements for this new duty.

8 December 2004

069T&H04

Review of Local Safety Schemes and Forward Plan

To approve the forward plan for area safety schemes subject to successful allocation of funding.

To review Solihull MBC’s local safety scheme programme and seek Cabinet Member approval to the proposed forward plan.

8 December 2004

070T&H04

Displays and Signage on the Highway - Policy

To consider and note the contents of this report;

To agree to the adoption of the draft policy;

To agree to advise the appropriate town centre partnerships of the implementation of the proposed system of charges; and

To approve the proposed charges subject to (iii) above.

To consider a draft policy to allow regulation of Trade Displays, Signage and pavement cafes on the highway.

8 December 2004

071T&H04

Shirley Environmental And Transportation Scheme (SETS) – Proposed Improvements To A34 Stratford Road/School Road/Church Road Triangle Junctions

To note the results of the second public consultation exercise undertaken during October 2004;

To approve the progressing of Option 8 (the provision of a roundabout at the Stratford Road/School Road Junction with controlled pedestrian crossing facilities and ‘No change’ to the Stratford Road/Church Road and School Road/Church Road junctions) to the detailed design stage with a view to the scheme being implemented in the 2005/06 and 2006/07 financial years;

To inform residents and businesses in the local area of the consultation, of the Cabinet Member’s decision, and the likely future programme; and

To receive a further report setting out the design detail, with costs, together with funding arrangements.

To inform the Cabinet Member of the results of further public consultation undertaken during October 2004 and to seek authority to progress the detailed design of the preferred option with a view to the scheme being implemented in the 2005/06 and 2006/07 financial years.

8 December 2004

072T&H04

Langley Area Safer Routes To School Project Phase 2 – Objections To Proposed Speed Humps – St Bernard's Road, Olton

To consider the objections and in light of the officer’s comments, approve the implementation of the speed table, and receive a further report following monitoring of the measure proposed.

To consider objections to a proposed speed hump along a length of St Bernard’s Road as part of the Langley Area Safer Routes to School Project.

8 December 2004

073T&H04

Home Zone – Fordbridge

To approve:

the integrated approach to the Fordbridge area and the selection of the roads for Home Zone treatments over the next 3 years with Hilleys Croft and Grandys Croft as the first phase;

the provision of security cameras and equipment subject to an agreed management plan;

further more detailed consultation with residents; and

proposals to commence additional works to rationalise on street parking during this financial year at Hilleys Croft and Grandys Croft if funding is available.

To seek Cabinet Member approval to progress with a plan of action in respect of Fordbridge Home Zone.

8 December 2004

074T&H04

Development Of The Inconsiderate Speeding Initiative Campaign

To approve the development of the Inconsiderate Speeding Initiative Campaign and in particular agree to :-

the purchase of four additional “Mini” SpeedVisor signs as detailed in the report; and

the Authority entering into agreement with local community organisations to enable them to purchase and operate SpeedVisor equipment on the public highway.

To seek Cabinet Member approval to develop the Inconsiderate Speeding Initiative Campaign.

8 December 2004

075T&H04

Proposed Road Safety Scheme – Main Road And Hampton Lane, Meriden

To consider the objection from Meriden Parish Council but, in view of the largely positive response from the community consulted upon and local members, to agree to the implementation of the scheme in full with the revisions to the scheme as detailed in the report;

To agree to the revision of mandatory cycle lanes to advisory cycle lanes in the light of local objections; and

To agree to the £20,000 funding under the emerging issues in supporting jobs and prosperity element of the LTP to be allocated to the scheme.

To seek approval for the implementation of a traffic calming scheme on Main Road, Meriden and the provision of a Gateway feature at the extension of the 30 mph limit on Hampton Lane, Meriden.

8 December 2004

076T&H04

Petition – Parking, Arlescote Road, Solihull

To confirm that a further investigation is carried out and ascertain if a scheme can be identified which does not affect nearby trees.

To consider a petition for the provision of off street parking at Arlescote Road, Solihull.

8 December 2004

077T&H04

Petition - Old Lode Lane Near Barons Court - Footway Resurfacing

To approve the resurfacing of the footway area and other measures detailed within the report on Old Lode Lane near to Barons Court in 2005/06.

To report on the petition requesting that action is taken to resurface the footpath in Old Lode Lane near Barons Court.

8 December 2004

078T&H04

Petition – Shakespeare Drive – Repair Of Pavements

To note the contents of the report on the petition requesting the resurfacing of the pavements in Shakespeare Drive; and

To agree that no action be taken until further surveys are completed.

To consider a petition submitted by Councillor Reeve signed on behalf of residents requesting the resurfacing of the pavements in Shakespeare Drive.

8 December 2004

079T&H04

Petition – Parking Bays, Windward Way, Smith’s Wood

To note the impending construction of the parking lay-by requested by the petition; and

To approve the revised estimated cost of the scheme.

To consider a petition received requesting the construction of a parking lay-by at Windward Way, Smith’s Wood, Solihull.

8 December 2004

080T&H04

Petition – Request For Traffic Calming
Orchard Road, Hockley Heath

To note the situation with regard to Orchard Drive, Hockley Heath; and

To agree that no further action be taken at this time.

To consider a petition requesting that traffic calming measures be installed on Orchard Road, Hockley Heath.

8 December 2004

081T&H04

Petition – Chester Road Service Roads – Traffic Speeds

To note the contents of the report on the petitions requesting the installation of traffic calming on the service roads either side of Chester Road; and

To agree that no further action be taken at this stage.

To report on two petitions requesting the installation of traffic calming on the service roads either side of the B4114 Chester Road in Kingshurst and Smith’s Wood.

8 December 2004

082T&H04

Petition – Chester Road, Castle Bromwich – Traffic Speeds

To note the contents of the report on the petition requesting a review of vehicle speeds on Chester Road and Water Orton Road near the junction of Cedar Avenue; and

To agree that no further action be taken at this stage.

To report on a petition requesting a review of the speed of traffic travelling along Chester Road and Water Orton Road at Whateley Green near the junction with Cedar Avenue, and requesting traffic calming.

8 December 2004

083T&H04

Petition - Tanhouse Farm Road, Request For Traffic Calming

To note the issues with regard to traffic conditions in Tanhouse Farm Road and the surrounding roads and is recommended to take no action;

To take no action at the moment; and

To note that traffic conditions in the area will continue to be monitored.

To consider a petition requesting that traffic calming measures be installed on Tanhouse Farm Road.

8 December 2004

084T&H04

Petition – Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green Bus Services

To note the introduction of the new bus services on the 173 and 624 routes operating between Kineton Lane, Stratford Road and Shirley Station to Solihull Town Centre.

To report on the petition requesting improved bus services operating between Shirley Station, Dickens Heath and Solihull Town Centre.

8 December 2004

085T&H04

Petition - Shirley Park Estate – Traffic Issues

To note the situation with regard to traffic conditions on Shirley Park Estate;

To agree that no further action to be taken at this time;

To note the actions with regard to developing a school travel plan to improve the journey to school for children; and

To request Officers to investigate the issue of possible traffic displacement.

To consider a petition submitted by Councillor Allen requesting action be taken to reduce traffic speeds in the area of Shirley Park Estate.

8 December 2004

086T&H04

Petition – Browns Lane, Knowle – Excessive Vehicle Speeds

To note the contents of the report on the petition requesting action be taken to address excessive vehicle speeds in Browns Lane; and

To agree that no further action be taken at this stage.

To report on the petition requesting that action be taken to address excessive vehicle speeds in Browns Lane.

8 December 2004

087T&H04

Petition – Meadow Rise, Balsall Common - Parking

To note the contents of the report on the petition requesting “Residents Only Parking” signs;

To take no action at this stage; and

To that further monitoring of the parking in Meadow Rise, Riddings Hill and Huggins Close will be undertaken following the opening of the mini football pitches.

To report on the petition from 11 residents of Meadow Rise, Balsall Common requesting “Residents Parking Only” signs.

8 December 2004

088T&H04

Petition – Aldershaws Area, Dickens Heath

To endorse the course of action taken.

To report on the action taken to secure the completion of the adoptable highways by David Wilson Homes on their development in the Aldershaws area of Dickens Heath.

8 December 2004

089T&H04

Petition - Dickens Heath, Solihull

To endorse the course of action taken.

To report on the action taken to secure the completion of the adoptable highways in Dickens Heath.

8 December 2004

090T&H04

Review of Outstanding Petitions

To note the contents of the report.

To inform Cabinet Member of the status of petitions received within the Transport and Highways Group within the last two years.

8 December 2004

091T&H04

Petitions

To note receipt of the two petitions.

To inform the Cabinet Member of two petitions received since the last Cabinet Decision making session and seek approval to the action proposed.

8 December 2004

092T&H04

Local Transport Plan Capital Programme Monitor Report 2004/05

To note the progress to date on the Capital Programme, and note that further reports will be presented seeking approval to detailed schemes; and

To approve the funding of £15,000 for the Closed Circuit Television as set out in the report.

To advise the Cabinet Member on the financial monitoring of schemes approved in January 2004 following the allocation of funding from the Local Transport Plan and to seek approval to minor amendments to the programme.

8 December 2004