(Members Code of Conduct – Part 4A of the Constitution)

To receive disclosures of interests from members and co-opted members on matters to be considered at the meeting. The disclosure must include the nature of the interest.

An interest must also be disclosed in the meeting when it becomes apparent to the member during the meeting.

Notes:

(1)       Members must consider their interests, and act according to the following:

(2)       Disclosable pecuniary interests relate to the Member concerned or their spouse/partner.

(3)       Members in arrears of Council Tax by more than two months must not vote in decisions on, or which might affect, budget calculations, and must disclose at the meeting that this restriction applies to them.  A failure to comply with these requirements is a criminal offence under section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. 

(4)       Officers must disclose interests in accordance with Council Standing Order 44.

Cllr Ahmed declared, in the interest of transparency, that he lived on Thornbury Avenue which was included in the list of outstanding sites.

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2023 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).

(Louis Kingdom – 07890 416570)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2023 be held as a correct record.

(Access to Information Procedure Rules – Part 3B of the Constitution)

Reports and background papers for agenda items may be inspected by contacting the person shown after each agenda item. Certain reports and background papers may be restricted. 

Any request to remove the restriction on a report or background paper should be made to the relevant Strategic Director or Assistant Director whose name is shown on the front page of the report. 

If that request is refused, there is a right of appeal to this meeting. 

Please contact the officer shown below in advance of the meeting if you wish to appeal. 

(Louis Kingdom – 07890 416570)

There were no appeals submitted by the public to review decisions to restrict documents.

(Access to Information Procedure Rules – Part 3B of the Constitution)

To hear questions from electors within the District on any matter this is the responsibility of the Committee. 

Questions must be received in writing by the Director of Legal and Governance in Room 112, City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1HY, by mid-day on Tuesday 12 March 2024.

(Louis Kingdom – 07890 416570)

There were no questions submitted by the public.

The Strategic Director, Place will submit a report (Document “R”) which provides information on Capital Highway Maintenance funding and makes recommendations on the allocation for Non-Classified road resurfacing schemes and Surface Dressing sites.

Recommended –

That the Bradford East Area Committee approves the proposed programme of works as shown in Appendix 1 and 2.

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Regeneration and Environment

(Andrew Whelan – 01274 434409)

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “R”) provided information on Capital Highway Maintenance funding and made recommendations on the allocation for Non-Classified road resurfacing schemes and Surface Dressing sites. The report was briefly summarised by the Principal Engineer.

A Member of the Committee noted that the total budget for the priority sites amounted to £750,000 and asked if this was an accurate estimate. The Principal Engineer explained that works were subject to capital funding and that previous years had been delivered within budget so the estimate could be viewed as accurate.

Concerns were raised regarding sites that had been on the reserve list for several years and it was questioned why they had not subsequently been identified as a priority site as presumably wear and tear over the year had damaged the road further. The Committee were informed that priority was decided by the condition of the road and that if there were any particular sites which Members had concerns with alternative treatments could be explored.

The Principal Engineer was asked what role councillors had and if it was possible to suggest sites. The budget constraints were acknowledged however it was explained that if councillors had concerns over a particular site, then inspections could be carried out.

Members asked if it would be possible for future reports to include the methodology or reasons for why a particular site had been identified as a priority as this could improve clarity. The Principal Engineer acknowledged the request and told the Committee that this would be possible.

It was queried whether the speed humps along the priority site of Moorside Road would be included under the proposal and the Principal Engineer informed the Committee that this would be dependent on the condition of the humps.

Resolved –

That the proposed programme of works as shown in Appendix 1 and 2 to Document “R” be approved.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment

(Andrew Whelan – 01274 434409)

The Strategic Director, Place will submit a report (Document “S”) which considers objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order on various roads in the Bradford East Constituency.

Recommended –

(1)           That notwithstanding the objections for the reasons given in this report the Order is sealed and implemented as advertised.

(2)           That the objectors be informed accordingly.

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “S”) considered objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order on various roads in the Bradford East Constituency. The Committee were informed that following the approval of the Safe Roads Programme at the meeting on the 13 July 2023 the TRO was formally advertised which resulted in a total of two objections to the proposals. The Principal Engineer summarised the report and the objections that had been received.

It was noted that the proposed parking restrictions for the Robin Close proposal had been reduced and Members felt this was a reasonable compromise.

Resolved –

(1)           That notwithstanding the objections for the reasons given in Document “S” the Order is sealed and implemented as advertised.

(2)           That the objectors be informed accordingly.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

The Strategic Director, Place will submit a report (Document “T”) which seeks approval for the 2024/25 Safe Roads programme for the Bradford East Constituency.

Recommended –

(1)           That the Bradford East Area Committee approves the programmes of Safe Roads schemes for 2024/25 listed in Appendices 1 and 2.

(2)           That any Traffic Regulation Orders, or any legal procedures linked to the processing of traffic calming measures or pedestrian crossing facilities which are necessary to implement the chosen schemes be approved for processing and advertising subject to the scheme details being agreed with the local Ward Members.

(3)           That any valid objections to the advertised Traffic Regulation Orders, traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be submitted to this Area Committee for consideration or in the event of there being no valid objections the Traffic Regulation Orders be sealed and implemented and the traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be implemented as advertised.

(4)           That should inflationary pressures on the projects listed in Appendices 1 and 2 make delivery of the full programme impossible a further report be brought to the Area Committee to reconsider scheme priorities.

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “T”) sought approval for the 2024/25 Safe Roads programme for the Bradford East Constituency. The Principal Engineer summarised the report and informed the Committee that in Appendix 4 Gain Lane should have been listed under Bradford Moor and that tow of the zebra crossings listed under Idle and Thackley had in fact been completed in previous years.

A Member noted that the Harrogate Road scheme outlined in Appendix 1 amounted to £50,000 and asked if this was the contribution from Bradford East. The Principal Engineer confirmed that the scheme was financed through a combination of funds as the total cost would be around £200,000 and Bradford East were contributing a quarter.

The Committee queried timescales and were informed that schemes were expected to be completed within the 2024/2025 financial year.

A Member expressed concern regarding the Orchard Grove/Old Park Road site that had remained on the list of outstanding requests for a long time despite damage to vehicles and asked why it had not been included in the proposed programme of works. The Principal Engineer acknowledged that the site had remained outstanding for several years and explained that priority sites were decided according to recorded collisions. It was added that the list was regularly reviewed according to collision data and that due to the funding being provided by West Yorkshire Combined Authority it must be demonstrated how collisions have been reduced. The Principal Engineer also informed that Committee that it may be possible to explore alternative funding options to address this particular site.

Clarity was sought regarding whether the recording of collisions included damage to parked cars and the Committee were advised that collisions that result in injuries were prioritised.

A Member stated that it could be beneficial for future reports to provide some brief data that measured the impact of schemes from the previous year to see if improvements had been delivered.

Concerns were raised regarding Manchester Road given the recent fatality and it was queried what measures could be explored to make the road safer. The Principal Engineer stated that the current work that was underway in the city centre would likely extend to Manchester Road. It was added that in the case of a fatality then the highways department would liaise with the Police to examine whether it could have been prevented and possible interventions. It was acknowledged that Manchester Road was a strategic route which made it difficult to consider interventions. The Principal Engineer assured Members that if requested it would be possible for data to be collected and analysed with an update brought to the Committee.

Similar concerns were raised regarding Leeds Road particularly the issue of speeding and the Principal Engineer stated that measures could be assessed.

A Member asked about permit parking on Thornbury Avenue and was informed by the Principal Engineer that it remained on the list but permit schemes were not currently a priority.

The progress of a permit parking scheme in Eccleshill  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.