Agenda and minutes

(Assistant to the Chief Executive) To report the appointment of any substitute members for the meeting.

No Substitute members had been appointed to the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Local Highways Panel held on 28 January 2013 (to follow).

            RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 28 January 2013 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

(1)        It had been noted that there would be individual meetings between each division and the Officers from Essex County Council to discuss the individual applications. To be held before the Local Highways Panel Meetings.

(2)        Councillor Metcalfe raised her concern regarding HGV’s going down Forest Road, Loughton from the Robin Hood Roundabout on the Epping New Road, she asked it it would be possible for signage to be put in place to deter the HGV’s.

David Sprunt advised the Panel that they should wait for the Transport Strategy Phase II which would happen in Autumn 2013 as this would be included.

(3)        Councillor Knapman would like it noted that the speed of all the schemes were taking too long to go through. Schemes that were decided in September 2012 had still not happened. Councillor Knapman advised the County Officers that exact timescales were needed.

Jon Simmons advised the Panel that he would have the Scheme dates by the next meeting.

The S106 summary is attached.

Councillor Watson highlighted her concerns about the use of S106 monies and expressed concern as to why the monies could not be used on other projects in the locality.

Jon Simmons reported that they had regular S106 meetings and that they were still waiting for a reply as to whether the S106 monies could be used on other local projects.

Councillor Metcalfe requested a meeting with County regarding the S106 monies.

For consideration. The following documents are attached:

(i)         Schemes list updated by division.

The Panel had discussed schemes that would be undertaken this financial year and made additions to the schedule where schemes had now been agreed in addition to those agreed at the previous meeting as shown in the attached appendix.

To consider. A schedule of works is attached.

The maintenance schedule had been noted.

Jon Simmons advised the Panel that Schemes for 2013/14 should be put through as early as possible.

Schedule attached.

Councillor Metcalfe queried with the County Officers whether the Epping New Road/ Rangers Road would have to be added to the list.

Jon Simmons advised that he would contact the Highways Rangers and report back.

Councillor Chana requested directional road signage at Limes Farm for the new Community Centre.

Jon Simmons said he would find out who would be responsible for that and report back.

Councillor Gerard McEwen informed the Panel that this would be his final time of Chairing the Local Highways Panel as he would be standing down as a Councillor in May.

Councillor McEwen had asked Councillor John Knapman Chair the Local Highways Panel meetings to which he agreed. Councillor McEwen informed the Panel that Councillor Knapman was a County Councillor, a District Councillor and a Parish Councillor. Councillor McEwen asked the Panel if they agreed.

AGREED: Councillor John Knapman would take over as Chairman of the Local Highways Panel starting with the next meeting on 11 April 2013.

It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on Thursday 11 April 2013 at 7pm in Committee Room 2 at the Civic Offices.