To deal with general questions and statements from members of the public in accordance with the scheme of public participation set out in Annex 1 to Part A4 of the Constitution.

This report requests the Portfolio Holder to note the situation and that provision will be made in the forward work programme to allow investigation work to be undertaken.

that a feasibility study/investigation be included in the 5 year integrated works programme to allow improvement measures around Aspley Guise Lower School be identified, designed and delivered subject to budgetary provision.

To report to the Portfolio Holder the results of a consultation with residents of Harlington Village on the introduction of a raised table crossing point – with half width carriageway narrowing – outside Harlington Lower School and a raised junction with improved crossing points at the village cross roads, and to seek approval for a way forward for implementation.

that the measures proposed and advertised, as set out in the report, be implemented subject to positioning of the road hump.

To report to the Portfolio Holder on a petition received, requesting the implementation of a weight limit on Poynters Road in Dunstable and seek approval for inclusion in the 5 year Traffic Management Programme.

(Prior to consideration of this item, the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities confirmed that this was from his ward of Ickneild and not Dunstable Downs as stated on the report).

that subject to adoption of the Freight Strategy by Central Bedfordshire, the proposal for a weight limit on Poynters Road be included in the 5 year Traffic Management Programme.

Beds Highway to write to all transport companies as shown within the petition.

To consider a response.

That the length of the 20mph speed limit on Dunstable Road, Studham as advertised, be implemented.

To consider objections recevied as a result of the public consultation on a proposal to construct traffic calming on the C100 Road Park Street Woburn and implement a 20mph speed limit.

that the traffic calming and speed limit proposals for Park Street, Woburn be refused.

To report to the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities the results of a consultation with residents of the B659 Church Street, B659 High Street, Pound Close, Mill Lane and Tithe Farm Close, Langford on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limit zone along with traffic calming features and to seek approval for implementation of the scheme.

(Prior to consideration of this item, the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities confirmed to the meeting that the proposals had been widely consulted upon over a protracted period.)

that the proposal to introduce 20mph speed limit zone along with traffic calming features on the B659 Church Street as set out in the report, be implemented.

To report to the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities the results of a consultation with residents of Biggleswade Town on the introduction of raised table junctions at St Johns Street/Birch Road, Mountbatten Drive/Potton Road, Havelock Road/Potton Road and Furzenhall Road/Potton Road and to seek approval for a way forward for implementation.

that the decision be deferred to allow the S106 agreement to be revisited to determine why the measures were requested and whether the need still exists.  This would be determined by the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities in consultation with the relevant officers.

To report to the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities that a petition has been received from residents in the Billington Road area requesting traffic management measures and to recommend that this be noted and the lead petitioner be advised that proposals to change traffic management on Billington Road will be included as part of the wider Leighton Buzzard Exemplar Town process.

that the contents of the petition be noted and the proposals to change traffic management on Billington Road will be included as part of the wider Leighton Buzzard Exemplar Town process.  The Highways were asked to speed up the traffic review.

To report to the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities that a petition has been received from residents in the Richmond Road area requesting traffic management measures to improve safety and to recommend that this be noted and the lead petitioner be advised that it is not recommended to take any further action at the present time.

that the proposals to implement traffic management on Richmond Road are not planned at the current time.

The purpose of this report is to present a petition raised by residents requesting double yellow lines at the junction of Heath Park Road.  This petition has been presented at Executive Committee and referred back for further report.

(Following consideration of the item, the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities asked Highways gather further information on the position of the Police.)

that in respect of parking at Heath Park Road no action is taken to introduce parking restrictions at this location. 

Officers to speak with the Police and to notify lead petitioner and Councillor when a site meeting is proposed.

The purpose of this report is to present a petition raised by residents of Boughton End, Lidlington requesting resurfacing of the carriageway at this location.  This petition has been presented at Executive Committee and referred back for further report.

that the proposed scheme for resurfacing will be placed in the 5 year forward work programme to be implemented in 2011/12 subject to review of priorities at that time.

The purpose of this report is to present a petition raised by residents of Church View Avenue and Hillside Close, Shillington in support of works to improve the condition of the footway in their area and to recommend further actions as a result.  This petition has been presented at Executive Committee and referred back for further report.

that the proposed scheme for resurfacing is placed in the 5 year programme subject to the annual review of priorities.  In addition, Highways will determine where the footpath between Church View Avenue and Hillside Close is on the lamp standard programme.  Lastly the site will be review in isolation rather than as part of a larger scheme and the Parish will be asked to consider releasing parish partnership funding to cover some of the cost.

To report to the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities that a petition has been received from residents in Deadmans Cross requesting the placing of a Vehicle Activated Speed reminder sign in Deadmans Cross on the A600 and to recommend a course of action arising from the request.

that the request to provide a Vehicle Actuated Sign in Deadmans Cross is not in accordance with developing Central Bedfordshire practice in respect of Vehicle Actuated Signs.  The Parish Council to consider the use of parish partnership funding to provide signs at entrance to hamlet advising of speed.

To report to the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities the results of a consultation with residents of the A4012 Woburn Road and Old School Court, Hockliffe on the proposed introduction of waiting restrictions and to seek approval for a way forward for implementation.

that the proposal to introduce waiting restrictions on the A4012 Woburn Road as set out in the report, be implemented.

The purpose of this report is to present a petition from residents of Hockliffe requesting the provision of a footpath / cyclepath and footbridge on Leighton Road / Woburn Road, Hockliffe.  This petition has been presented at Executive Committee and referred back for a further report.

that the provision of a footpath/cyclepath and footbridge in Hockliffe not be actioned.

Beds Highway to look at the position of this request within the 5 year programme unlikely to proceed but there maybe possible funding from an external body.

A petition signed by local residents was presented on the 14 April 2009 requesting for Northwood End Road, Haynes to be assessed regarding speeding issues with other issues listed above.

that the situation with regard to the speeding issues in Northwood End, Haynes be noted and that a budget for future speed limit review assessments is included within the forward programme of works, be recommended.

Beds Highway to request that the Police carry out a speed review at this location this financial year.

The purpose of this report is to present results from a parking study carried out in accordance with the agreed recommendation at the Development Control Committee on the 16 September 2008, following receipt of a petition in February 2008 from local residents requesting the introduction of parking restrictions to help improve visibility when exiting Long Close on to Station Road, Lower Stondon.

that the:

(a)         the situation with regard to parking in Long Close be noted.

(b)         during this financial year, double lines be introduced around the radii of the junction in accordance with Section 243 of the Highway Code (10m in both directions).

(c)         a scheme to provide verge parking on Brittains rise be considered for the forward programme subject to policy.  Officers should continue to monitor the parking situation at the junction as a result of the introduction of these restrictions.