Decisions

To seek extension of grant funding to currently commissioned youth and play voluntary and community organisations.

That the extension of grant funding to currently commissioned youth and play voluntary and community organisations for a period of 12 months from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, as shown in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.

To approve the procurement strategy for generalist external community legal advice services.

That the procurement strategy for generalist external community legal advice services, through a single supplier negotiation with Citizens Advice Southwark (CAS) for a total estimated annual sum of £600,000 over a period of up to five years (3+2 years), from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025, making a total estimated contract sum of £3,000,000 be approved.

To approve the implementation of a short length of northbound bus lane and the implementation of no waiting and no loading restrictions, subject to the necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

That the implementation of a short length of northbound bus lane operating from 7am-7pm Monday to Saturday (between the junction of Lings Coppice and the bus stop south of the A205 South Circular Road – stop WS), and the implementation of no waiting and no loading restrictions on the eastern and western kerbline between the junction of Lings Coppice and bus stop WS during the bus lane hours of operation i.e 7am-7pm Monday to Saturday as shown in this report and Appendix 1, subject to the necessary statutory consultation and procedures, be approved.

Award of quality homes investment programme (QHIP) works.

That the award of the ‘Haddonhall Phase 1 QHIP 2019/20’ scheme via a mini-competition from the major works constructor framework to Standage & Co Ltd for a period of 36 weeks be approved. 

To consider objections received during statutory consultation.

1.  That the 44 representations as summarised in Table 1 of the report received during statutory consultation relating to the proposal to extend CPZ ‘HH’ south on Croxted Road to Turney Road be noted. It should also be noted that some representations provided more than one reason for objection.

2.  That each objection and comment be determined as per the table prepared by officers in Appendix 1 of the report.

3.  That officers to write to each person who made representations to inform them of the council’s decision.

4.  That officers proceed with installation of a parking zone on the section of Croxted Road between the railway bridge and Turney Road.

5.  That officers be instructed to make the necessary Traffic Management Order.

To implement a traffic and highway improvement project.

That the implementation of widening of various sections of the bus lane along Denmark Hill between its junction with Champion Hill and Sunray Avenue, replacing the staggered crossing by Champion Hill with a straight crossing on a raised table, provision of dropped kerbs at the existing informal crossing by Deepdene Road and removal of the traffic island by Blanchedowne as shown in the report and Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.

To consider funding issues

To approve funding of independent housing advise as part of the Aylesbury regeneration programme

1.  That approval is given for write off of £8342.50 of debt set out in Appendix 1

2.  That the Cabinet Member advises of any further action she requires on any write-off not agreed within this report.

That the write off of £8,342.50 of debt set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

Approval of rent arrears write off

That the write off of £13,187.70 detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

To approve the implementation of a new parking zone in the South East Bermondsey zone area subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures.

i.  That the implementation of a new parking zone in the South East Bermondsey zone area, operating Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.30pm, subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures, at an estimated cost of £70,000.00 comprising of £55,000 for implementation works and £15,000 staff costs, be approved.

ii.  That the position and type of parking bays and restrictions for the new parking zone and surrounding streets as in the draft detailed design (Appendix 1 of the report) be approved.

iii.  That it be noted that the detailed design takes into account feedback from the consultation namely for the retention of existing free short stay bays (no change), for half of existing loading bays to operate 7am to 7pm and half to operate 7am to 10am with 10am to 6.30pm paid parking with first half hour free, and includes design amendments as requested by residents in response to the proposed designs, where feasible and in line with relevant parking design standards and safety considerations.

iv.  That the delegation of decisions relating to further minor amendments to the detailed engineering design to officers be approved.

v.  That officers be instructed to hold a consultation within six to nine months of implementation to review whether the boundary and operational days and time are adequate, and whether the design needs to be amended.

To approve the implementation of changes to CPZ times following review

1.  That the extension of CPZ ‘G’ from Monday to Friday 8.30am-6.30pm to Monday to Sunday 8.30am to 11.00pm be approved.

2.  That it be noted that a further report will be brought should there be any statutory objections to the traffic order required to implement the proposed changes.

3.  That it be noted that proposals to create a separate CPZ for the Shad Thames area will not go ahead.

4.  That it be noted that any requests for additional street features will be considered six months after the implementation of the changes to allow for the effect of the extended hours to have an impact on kerbside space.

5.  That it be noted that a review will be undertaken once the extended restrictions have been in place for six months to establish if a separate zone is required for the Shad Thames area.