Decisions

As set out in the report.

RESOLVED: To

1.           Consider the comments and objections received in response to Notice published in respect of making permanent mandatory cycle lanes temporarily installed in High Street, and the implementation of associated permanent changes including pedestrian crossing facilities in and around High Street.

2.           Consider the officer’s response to the objections in Section 2 and Appendix C of the report.

3.           Authorise the Highways Traffic Manager, Sustainable Communities Division to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) the effect of which would be to introduce the following measures as part of making permanent the temporary cycle lanes in High Street between George Street and Fell Road to:

(a)       make permanent the existing temporary waiting and loading restrictions operating “at any time” in High Street, Croydon, between its junctions with George Street and Fell Road.

(b)       permanently amend parking and loading bays by relocating the:

Loading Bay outside No. 10 High Street to outside Nos. 1 and 3 High Street

Loading Bay outside No. 54 High Street Croydon to outside Nos. 39 to 45 High Street

Loading Bay, Permit Bay and Motorcycle Bay adjacent to Nos. 28 and 29 St George’s Walk to outside Nos. 27 to 31 Park Street

Taxi Rank outside Nos. 4 to 6 High Street to Park Street adjacent to the flank wall of Nos. 7 to 11 High Street.

(c)       introduce one-way working in High Street southbound from the junction with Katharine Street, and in Katharine Street westbound between the junctions with Fell Road and High Street.

(d)       relocate bus stops and stands as necessary to accommodate the above changes.

4.           Authorise the Head of Highways and Parking to exercise powers under the Highways 1980 to:

(a)       implement a two-way cycle lane on the carriageway in High Street, between George Street and Fell Road/Whitgift Street, the cycle lane sited on the:

i) west side between George Street and Park Street, and between Katharine Street and Fell Road / Whitgift Street;

ii) east side between Park Street and Katharine Street.

(b)       relocate the existing zebra crossing in Katharine Street adjacent to the flank wall of Nos. 27 to 37 High Street to a point 12 metres west of its current position, immediately adjacent to the eastern kerb-line of High St.

(c)       implement a new zebra crossing and parallel cycle crossing outside Nos. 83 to 85 High Street, south of the junction with Robert Street.

The general effect of Recommendations 1.3 and 1.4 being to permanently install the measures in the scheme drawing at Appendix B.

As set out in the report.

RESOLVED: To

1.1        Consider the comments and objections received in response to Notice published in respect of making permanent the temporary mandatory cycle lanes on London Road, and the implementation of associated permanent changes including pedestrian crossing facilities.

1.2        Consider the officer’s response to the objections in Section 2 and Appendix C of the report.

1.3       Authorise the Highways Traffic Manager, Sustainable Communities Division to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) the effect of which would be to introduce the following measures as part of making permanent the temporary cycle lanes in London Road (between Brigstock Road and Bensham Lane) to:

(a)  make permanent the existing temporary waiting and loading restrictions operating “at any time” in London Road between its junctions with Brigstock Road and Bensham Lane.

(b)  permanently remove all parking and loading bays from the above section of London Road.

(c)  provide short-term parking bays in side-streets as described at Section 2.5 ii of the report.

(d)  provide short-term loading bays in side streets as described at Section 2.5 iii of the report.

(e)  make permanent the existing temporary 20mph speed limit in London Road between its junctions with Brigstock Road and St James’s Road.

1.4      Authorise the Head of Highways and Parking to exercise powers under the Highways 1980 to:

(a)   make permanent the existing temporary cycle lanes in London Road with permanent lightly segregated facilities and permanent sections of advisory cycle lanes on the carriageway between Brigstock Road and Bensham Lane.

(b)   install raised Zebra Crossings in London Road as described at Section 2.6 i of the report.

(c)    install raised side road entry treatments as described at Section 2.6 ii of the report.

The general effect of Recommendations 1.3 and 1.4 being to permanently install the measures in the scheme drawing at Appendix B, in that part of London Road Croydon Council is Highway Authority.

1.     Subject to Spending Control Panel approval, to replace Temporary Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) with Experimental Croydon Healthy Neighbourhoods (CHNs) at:

a.     The ‘Dalmally Road area’

b.     The ‘Elmers Road area’

c.     The ‘Parsons Mead area’

d.     The ‘Sutherland Road area’

e.     The ‘Holmesdale Road area’

f.      The ‘Albert Road area’

g.     The ‘Kemerton Road area’

By the making of Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) to operate for up to 18 months as detailed at Paragraph 2.7 and Appendix 4 of the Report to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee held on 11 November 2021.

2.     To delegate to the Director of Sustainable Communities the authority to vary the provisions of the ETROs including the exemptions to the restrictions and the lessening of restrictions as deemed appropriate as part of the experiment.

3.     Ensure that a recommendation on the future for the ETROs be brought to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee at the appropriate time if considered desirable prior to the expiry of the ETROs and in any event as soon as is practicable after 12 months of the experimental orders being in place.

4.     To implement in a phased programme to be developed by officers to ensure that the Council retains the capacity to communicate with residents and respond to their concerns in relation to each area and to delegate to the Director of Sustainable Communities (having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Croydon) the authority to determine a suitable phasing plan for implementation.

5.     That a review be undertaken by or on behalf of the Director of Sustainable Communities of the visibility for all highway users of the signage for Croydon Healthy Neighbourhoods Schemes.

6.     That a programme of neighbourhood streetscene and public realm improvements is developed, including engagement with local people, for Croydon Healthy Neighbourhood areas to enhance those localities and encourage greater levels of walking and cycling.

RESOLVED: To

1.     Subject to Spending Control Panel approval, to replace Temporary Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) with Experimental Croydon Healthy Neighbourhoods (CHNs) at:

a. The ‘Dalmally Road area’

b. The ‘Elmers Road area’

c. The ‘Parsons Mead area’

d. The ‘Sutherland Road area’

e. The ‘Holmesdale Road area’

f. The ‘Albert Road area’

g. The ‘Kemerton Road area’

By the making of Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) to operate for up to 18 months as detailed at Paragraph 2.7 and Appendix 4 of the report to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee held on 11 November 2021.

2. To delegate to the Director of Sustainable Communities the authority to vary the provisions of the ETROs including the exemptions to the restrictions and the lessening of restrictions as deemed appropriate as part of the experiment.

3. Ensure that a recommendation on the future for the ETROs be brought to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee at the appropriate time if considered desirable prior to the expiry of the ETROs and in any event as soon as is practicable after 12 months of the experimental orders being in place.

4. To implement in a phased programme to be developed by officers to ensure that the Council retains the capacity to communicate with residents and respond to their concerns in relation to each area and to delegate to the Director of Sustainable Communities (having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Croydon) the authority to determine a suitable phasing plan for implementation.

5. That a review be undertaken by or on behalf of the Director of Sustainable

Communities of the visibility for all highway users of the signage for Croydon Healthy Neighbourhoods Schemes.

6. That a programme of neighbourhood streetscene and public realm improvements is developed, including engagement with local people, for Croydon Healthy Neighbourhood areas to enhance those localities and encourage greater levels of walking and cycling.

RESOLVED: To

1.     Subject to Spending Control Panel approval, to replace Temporary Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) with Experimental Croydon Healthy Neighbourhoods (CHNs) at:

a.     The ‘Dalmally Road area’

b.     The ‘Elmers Road area’

c.     The ‘Parsons Mead area’

d.     The ‘Sutherland Road area’

e.     The ‘Holmesdale Road area’

f.      The ‘Albert Road area’

g.     The ‘Kemerton Road area’

By the making of Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) to operate for up to 18 months as detailed at Paragraph 2.7 and Appendix 4 of the Report to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee held on 11 November 2021.

2.     To delegate to the Director of Sustainable Communities the authority to vary the provisions of the ETROs including the exemptions to the restrictions and the lessening of restrictions as deemed appropriate as part of the experiment.

3.     Ensure that a recommendation on the future for the ETROs be brought to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee at the appropriate time if considered desirable prior to the expiry of the ETROs and in any event as soon as is practicable after 12 months of the experimental orders being in place.

4.     To implement in a phased programme to be developed by officers to ensure that the Council retains the capacity to communicate with residents and respond to their concerns in relation to each area and to delegate to the Director of Sustainable Communities (having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Croydon) the authority to determine a suitable phasing plan for implementation.

5.     That a review be undertaken by or on behalf of the Director of Sustainable Communities of the visibility for all highway users of the signage for Croydon Healthy Neighbourhoods Schemes.

6.     That a programme of neighbourhood streetscene and public realm improvements is developed, including engagement with local people, for Croydon Healthy Neighbourhood areas to enhance those localities and encourage greater levels of walking and cycling.

As set out in the report.

RESOLVED: To

1.    Approve the freehold disposal of the former Social Club at Drayton Road, Croydon

2.    Approval to a downward price variation of up to a maximum of 10% for each disposal without having to refer the matter back to Cabinet to allow for some minor value changes during the disposal process as further due diligence is undertaken. Any variation in price would be subject to approval of the Interim Corporate Director Resources and s151 Officer

3.    On the basis of the terms set out in Part A and Part B of this report

As set out in Part A of the report.

RESOLVED: To

1.    Approve the freehold disposal of the former Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve (TAVR) building Monks Hill

2.    Approval to a downward price variation of up to a maximum of 10% for each disposal without having to refer the matter back to Cabinet to allow for some minor value changes during the disposal process as further due diligence is undertaken. Any variation in price would be subject to approval of the Interim Corporate Director Resources and s151 Officer

3.    On the basis of the terms set out in Part A and Part B of this report

As set out in the report.

RESOLVED: To

1.    Approve the freehold disposal of Glazier House, 53 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon CR2 7EF

2.    Approve a downward price variation of up to a maximum of 10% for each disposal without having to refer the matter back to Cabinet to allow for some minor value changes during the disposal process as further due diligence is undertaken. Any variation in price would be subject to approval of the Interim Corporate Director Resources and s151 Officer

On the basis of the terms set out in Part A and Part B of the report