To appoint a Chair for the Municipal Year 2022/2023.

To appoint a Deputy Chair for the Municipal Year 2022/2022.

(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.

No disclosures of interest in matters under consideration were received.

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 24 March 2022 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).

(Asad Shah – 01274 432280)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 24 March 2022 be signed 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. 

(Asad Shah - 01274 432280)

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 City Solicitor in Room 112, City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1HY, by mid-day on Tuesday 4 August 2022.

(Asad Shah - 01274 432280)

No public questions were received.

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “A”) considers objections received to the advertised of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order to introduce limited waiting restrictions and No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on part length of Green End, Clayton.

Recommended –

(1)       That the objections be overruled and the Traffic Regulation Order for waiting restrictions on parts of Greed End Clayton be sealed and implemented as advertised.

(2)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “A”) considered objections received to the advertised of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order to introduce limited waiting restrictions and No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on part length of Green End, Clayton.

Resolved –

(1)       That the objections be partly upheld and the Limited Waiting element be removed from the proposal and the Traffic Regulation Order for waiting restrictions on parts of Greed End Clayton be sealed and implemented as otherwise advertised.

(2)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “B”) considers considers objections to the introduction of a formal blue badge parking bay on Jesmond Avenue, Toller, Bradford.

Recommended –

(1)       That the objections to the introduction of a formal blue badge parking bay on Jesmond Avenue be overruled, the bay be introduced as shown on drawing No. HS/TRSS/104773/COM-17A and the Traffic Regulation Order be sealed and implemented.

(2)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “B”) considered objections to the introduction of a formal blue badge parking bay on Jesmond Avenue, Toller, Bradford.

Resolved –

Deferred for officers to undertake a review of the existing Blue Badge Parking Place provision on Jesmond Avenue and report back to the Area Committee.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “C”) considersobjections received to recently advertised proposals for traffic calming measures on Leylands Lane, Bradford.

Recommended –

(1)       That the objections be overruled and the proposed traffic calming measures on Leylands Lane be implemented as advertised.

(2)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “C”) consideredobjections received to recently advertised proposals for traffic calming measures on Leylands Lane, Bradford.

Resolved –

(1)       That the objections be overruled and the proposed traffic calming measures on Leylands Lane be implemented as advertised.

(2)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “D”) considersobjections received following the advertisement of proposed traffic calming measures, a proposed Traffic Regulation Order to introduce waiting restrictions, and a proposed pedestrian refuge, as part of the development of the residential care home which has been constructed on The Avenue, Clayton.

Recommended –

(1)       That the objections be overruled and the proposed traffic calming, pedestrian island and Traffic Regulation Order implemented as advertised.

(2)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “D”) considered objections received following the advertisement of proposed traffic calming measures, a proposed Traffic Regulation Order to introduce waiting restrictions, and a proposed pedestrian refuge, as part of the development of the residential care home which has been constructed on The Avenue, Clayton.

The Principal Engineer was present and at the invitation of the Chair, he gave a synopsis of the report to the committee. He explained that planning permission had been granted for the development of the Care Home on the land located between The Avenue and Clayton Lane, Bradford. That vehicular access to the site would be from The Avenue. As part of the planning obligations traffic calming and a Traffic Regulation Order were required to maintain the safe passage of vehicles on the Avenue, keeping accesses and crossing points clear of obstructions, and to maintain good sight visibility. In addition, a pedestrian refuge was proposed to help pedestrians cross The Avenue.

Following outline, the Chair requested the resident who was in attendance to present her comments to the committee. She stated that she and her husband resided directly opposite of the development. That her objections fell into two main areas of concern, the proposed position of the pedestrian island and the potential invasion of privacy of her home.

·         The position of the proposed pedestrian island:

o   The position of the proposed pedestrian island directly outside our house would severely affect the safety of manoeuvring of our car when turning right into our drive. Concerns of insufficient room to position the car safely in regard to following and/or oncoming traffic.

o   That no safety issues were of concern at present; and,

o   The position of the island could also affect the safety of drivers turning in Fall Brow Close.

·         Invasion of privacy:

o   Numbers 132and 134 were the only houses on ground level of the houses that overlook the nursing home; and,

o   These houses were only ones that could have an eye level view of the crossing, and pedestrians using the crossing being able to look into the privacy of our front rooms.

The Chair thanked the resident for attending the committee to convey her concerns.

Resolved –

(1)       That the objections be upheld and the proposed pedestrian island and Traffic Regulation Order be abandoned and a revised traffic calming arrangement be advertised.

(2)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “E”) considersseek approval for the 2022/23 Safe Roads programme for the Bradford West Constituency.

Recommended –

(1)       That the Bradford West Area Committee approves the programmes of Safe Roads schemes for 2022/23 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.

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “E”) sought approval for the 2022/23 Safe Roads programme for the Bradford West Constituency.

The Principal Engineer was in attendance and with the invitation of the Chair, gave a short narrative deliverance of the report to the committee. He explained that as listed in Appendix 1 to the report, a safer roads schemes for the Bradford West constituency in the coming year would include work to Legrams Lane and Lumb Lane.

The work on Legrams Lane entailed implementation of traffic calming measures between Ingleby Road and Greyhound Drive, including a pedestrian refuge at an existing puffin crossing. The work was expected to cost in the region of £48,000.

A further proposed significant road safety scheme to be addressed was Lumb Lane for the implementation of existing traffic calming extended from Green Lane to Westgate at the cost £40,000.

In relation to road safety and concerns raised by residents, an answer was sought by the committee as to the delay in addressing a road safety scheme next to a primary school that had been approved for implementation a number of years ago. In response, it was explained that the total budget set for the current Municipal Year was significantly less in contrast to the expenditure associated with the list of all schemes on the waiting list. That priority was focused on roads that had higher numbers of casualties.

Due to the Chair’s knowledge of the allocation of set budget for the Bradford West Constituency, he echoed the sentiments of the Principal Engineer and expressed his gratitude to the rationale behind the focus of addressing schemes warranted for urgent implementation, therefore:

Resolved –

(1)       That the Bradford West Area Committee approves the programmes of Safe Roads schemes for 2022/23 listed in Appendices 1 and 2 subject to the removal of Scotchman Road from the list of prioritised Traffic Regulation Orders in Appendix 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.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “F”) seeks to update members on current casualty levels and trends in the Bradford District and on the Road Safety Education, Training and Publicity initiatives aimed at preventing these casualties.

Recommended –

That the Bradford West Area Committee notes the contents of this report.

(Becky James – 01274 437409)

That the report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “F”) sought to update members on current casualty levels and trends in the Bradford District and on the Road Safety Education, Training and Publicity initiatives aimed at preventing these casualties.

The Team Leader for Road Safety was in attendance and stated that this report took into account the most recent full year data available, i.e. currently 2021, and trends in comparison to preceding years.

A question and answer session ensued:

·         What was the reasons for a few schools not wishing to accept the offer of road safety education for its pupils?

o   There could possibly be a number of reasons such as the adverse effects of Covid and schools were at a transitional acclimatising stage. However, the schools that had declined services would be on the following municipal year list of schools to approach for delivering educational material for its pupils and staff;

o   On most occasions, it was secondary schools that were less receptive in engaging due to the busy nature of educational timetables for their pupils. However, the service was looking at prioritising educational material for schools to deliver itself;

·         Was there any form of assistance that could assist in driving the work of the service forward?

o   Assistance would be helpful in all aspects, especially with schools that had declined services;

·         What form of campaigns had been undertaken in order to get the message out for the whole of Bradford?

o   Radio advertising on Heart Radio - Adverts Targeted all road users, including specific ads for cyclists, PTW, drivers and pedestrians with key messages on looking out for each other and taking care on the roads.

o   Thermal Radio Campaign - Adverts air in the morning when temperature dropped below a certain level. Targeting drivers before they leave home with winter driving/ safety messages.

o   Outdoor Advertising Campaign – Digital messaging van displaying messages in the heart of communities in Bradford entailed:

§  Seat belts safety

§  Tyre safety

§  Conspicuity (Be Bright, Be Seen)

§  Don’t Drink/ Drug Drive

§  School Gate Parking Radio Campaign (West Yorkshire funded) - Targeted parents parking at morning and afternoon drop off/pick up times. Runs for 2 weeks after each school holiday.

o   Series of short road safety films produced - Aired on Leeds TV and also promoted across social media platforms.

The committee and the Team Leader for Road Safety discussed the importance of officers remaining firm during the delivery of services not only towards schools but in a wider aspect; that there was a fraction of young people who were not necessarily in mainstream education and therefore unable to access messages that would normally be addressed in mainstream educational institutions; and, that the service was, more than ever, moving towards accessing far reaching young people.

The Chair thanked the Team Leader for the detailed content within the report.

Resolved –

That the contents of Document “F” be noted.

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