Agenda item

To include Transformers decisions,  Traffic Scheme updates and decisions about S106 allocations; bus services meeting; Environment/Parks update;  June meeting date decision

The NP considered the business activities report.

1. Transformers fund

The NP considered a proposal for the allocation of the Transformers Fund.  It was noted that this was a decision for the NP to take as these resources came from a source external to the Council.

The NP

RESOLVED:

That, as per para. 1.3 of the report, approval be given to the following allocations:

1. Bristol Noise (Bristol Noise - Lawrence Weston) - £500

2. Sea Mills community centre (the Peace Garden) - £650

3. Avon youth club (fitness room equipment) - £1,150

4. Unique Voice (North side factory summer holiday provision) - £1,500

5. 191^st Shirehampton scouts (wheelchair access improvements) - £1,200

The NP also

RESOLVED

That, as per para. 1.4 of the report, the following applications should not receive funding in this round for the reasons stated:

* Civil Security Solutions (CIC) (Investing in your community campaign – training young people in security industry)

* Avon Wildlife Trust (Wild about orchards project)

The NP also noted the equalities impact assessment in para 1.5.

2. Traffic and transport

a. Paras. 2.2 – Improvement scheme at Shirehampton Road / Kingsweston Lane / Westbury Lane junction, and para 2.3 - Repair of the Iron Bridge across Kingsweston Lane

Following discussion, it was agreed that a public meeting / event should be held to explain why the original improvement schemes for the Shirehampton Road / Kingsweston Lane / Westbury Lane junction had been assessed as not being deliverable and to also discuss the potential new scheme with residents.  It would be important that costings for the new scheme were available at this meeting.

It was noted that Cllrs Alexander and Sergeant would liaise with the NP Co-ordinator so that this event could be progressed as soon as possible.   It was suggested that one option to slow traffic near the Iron Bridge site might be to install a “flashing” electronic sign.

Action: Cllrs Alexander, Sergeant & NPC

b. Para 2.4 – Pedestrian crossing at Kingsweston Lane roundabout / Long Cross:

The position in relation to this scheme was noted.  It was noted that the resolution of this matter would need to form part of the post-NP arrangements, but it was also suggested that the issues around this scheme could be discussed at the above mentioned meeting (as per a. above) that was to be arranged by local councillors.

Action: Cllrs Alexander, Sergeant & NPC

c. Para 2.5 – Proposal to approve Plot M6 S106 for Kingweston Lane walking and cycling scheme - £16,879.82:

In discussion, Cllr Sergeant commented that she required further information and a full briefing on this matter and was consequently not in a position to consider approving this proposal at this meeting.  Cllrs Sergeant and Alexander agreed that no decision could therefore be taken on this proposal.  Further detailed information should now be prepared and councillors also advised that they needed clarity about the proposed costings and the overall position of the relevant budget(s), in order that they could take a fully informed decision on whether or not to support this option.

Action: NPC to take forward via the Traffic & Transport meeting. 

d. Para. 2.6 – Proposal to approve Valerian Close S106 to upgrade Shirehampton Green bus stops - £14,856.72:

In discussion, Cllr Sergeant commented that before she could consider this proposal, she wished to receive definitive, written confirmation from Jim Cliffe (the Council’s S106 / planning obligations manager) that this sum could not be used instead to fund an improvement of the Shirehampton Road bus shelter opposite the Penpole Lane junction. Pending confirmation of this point, councillors agreed that it would not be appropriate to consider approving the Shirehampton Green bus stops proposal at this meeting.

Action: NPC to take forward via the Traffic & Transport meeting.

e. Para 2.7 – Penpole Lane  - access to Oasis academy:

In discussion, it was agreed that it would be appropriate to approach the school to explore setting up a “problem solving” meeting to try to find a mutual solution, to include all relevant parties, i.e. councillors, land owners, the school, parents, council officers and police.  It was noted that Cllr Sergeant would lead on the arrangements for this meeting.

Action: Cllr Sergeant to take forward.

f. Para 2.8 – Bus services meeting – 2 February meeting:

The position was noted, as per the report and action being taken forward

3. Parks and open spaces

The update was noted, as per paras 3.1 – 3.3 of the report.

4. Legal information (in relation to the public sector equality duty)

The legal information was noted, as per para. 4 of the report.

5. Latest devolved Section 106 contributions and CIL contributions

The update was noted, as per paras. 5.1 – 5.3 of the report.

6. Meeting in June

It was agreed that an additional NP meeting be held at 7.00 pm on Monday 26 June.