To receive from Members any declarations and the nature in relation to:-

(a)    personal interests in any agenda item

(b)    personal and prejudicial interests in any agenda item

To receive any questions, statements or deputations from members of the public in accordance with the Procedure as set out in Part A4 of the Constitution.

The Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee requested that the Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities and Healthier Lifestyles review the decision he made at the July 2010 Traffic Management Meeting in relation to the proposed cycle track order for Saxons Close to Hockliffe Road Service Road, Leighton Buzzard.

that the authority to seal a Cycle Track Order under the Cycle Tracks Act 1984 is given to create a shared use route for pedestrians and cyclists on the footpath that extends from Saxons Close to Hockliffe Road Service Road, Leighton Buzzard.

The purpose of this report is to present to the portfolio holder for Safer Communities and Healthier Lifestyles a report on a recent consultation on a safer routes to school project in Biggleswade, to set out the wider context and seek approval for a way forward.

that the suspension of the current proposals and that further scheme options be prepared in consultation with stakeholders in 2011/12 be approved.

To report to the Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities and Healthier Lifestyles the results of a consultation on a proposed Traffic Regulation Order to extend the current 30mph speed limit and introduce a 40mph speed limit ‘buffer’ on Shefford Road, Clophill.

that the proposal to extend the 30mph speed limit and introduce a 40mph speed limit ‘buffer’ on Shefford Road, Clophil be implemented as set out in the report.

The purpose of this report is to present to the Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities and Healthier Lifestyles the result of consultation on the proposal to construct one speed hump on Church Road, Henlow and seek approval for implementation of the scheme.

that the proposal to construct one speed hump on Church Road, Henlow to be implemented as set out in the report.

This report seeks the approval of the Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities and Healthier Lifestyles for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in King Street area, Leighton Buzzard following a public consultation and receipt of an objection.

that the proposal to introduce a 20mph Speed Limit on various roads in the King Street area be implemented as advertised.  In addition, the area be monitored and be brought back to Committee should any further alterations be required to the scheme.

To report to the Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities and Healthier Lifestyles the results of a consultation on a proposed Traffic Regulation Order to extend the current 30mph speed limit on High Street (north end) and to seek approval for implementation of this scheme.

that the proposal to extend the 30mph speed limit along High Street, Silsoe be implemented as set out in the report.

The purpose of this report is to seek adoption by Central Bedfordshire Council of a proposed Bridge Management Procedure compliant with the Approved Code of Practice for the Management of Highway Structures that will improve the management of the Council’s Structure assets in future years.

that the Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities and Healthier Lifestyles approve the adoption of the proposed Bridge Management Procedure as policy and agreed to proceed with the initial gap analysis and that allowance is made in future years revenue programmes for the implementation of improved asset management.

In addition, Officers were requested to publish the framework to the Council website.

This report provides the Traffic Management Committee with details relating to the proposed off-street car park Order for Arlesey Community Centre, High Street, Arlesey, following public consultation.  The proposed Order was designed in light of a complaint to the Local Government Ombudsman.

that the proposed off street car park Order and scheme design for the Arlesey Community Centre car park not be approved and the introduction of permit parking for current users of the private car park not be approved. 

The report provides the Traffic Management Committee with details relating to the proposed policy for the provision of “H-Bar” markings on the highway.  This policy is required as Central Bedfordshire Council currently has no policy controlling the application for and implementation of on-street “H-Bar” markings at vehicle crossovers.  The policy is designed to give the council full control over the process and to provide guidance to those who wish to apply for such a marking.

that the proposed “H-Bar” Marking Policy, application process and schedule of charges be approved.

The report provides the Traffic Management Committee with details of the proposed policy for controlling the rise in the placement at the roadside of temporary floral tributes or permanent memorials commemorating the victim(s) of a fatal road accident.  The policy is designed to help officers and bereaved families during difficult and sensitive times.

that the proposed Roadside Memorials Policy, be approved thus enabling Central Bedfordshire Council to manage how floral tributes and permanent memorials are located and accessed in association with the bereaved and the Police.

It was noted that the word ‘normally’ had been omitted from last sentence in the third paragraph under Floral and other tributes, which should have been written to say:-

We would not normally charge for this provision.

The report provides the Traffic Management Committee with details relating to the proposed policy for licensing the use of tables and chairs and portable advertising boards on the Highway.  The policy is designed to cater for the rise in Street Café culture and on-street advertising and to protect pedestrians who might come into contact with these structures.

That the proposed policy, subject to minor amendments called for by the legal department, for the licensing of tables and chairs and portable advertising boards on the highway thus enabling the Council to control how the footway and street network is utilised as well as generating income for the authority.

In addition it was noted that there was a typographical error on the sixth bullet point under Determining the Application.  The measurement should read 1.8m and not 1.2m.