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12 June 2012

AGENDA

A meeting of the MALDENS AND COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE will be held at the HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC GIRLS SCHOOL, 25 SANDAL ROAD, NEW MALDEN, KT3 5AR on WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE 2012 at 7:30 pm

Members of the Committee

Beverley Ward Councillor Trevor Heap Councillor Simon James Councillor Derek Osbourne

Coombe Hill Ward Councillor Patrick Codd (Co-Chair) Councillor Eric Humphrey Councillor Gaj Wallooppillai

Coombe Vale Ward Councillor Lynne Finnerty Councillor Adrian Holder Councillor Julie Pickering

Old Malden Ward Councillor Mick Amson Councillor David Fraser Councillor Kate Stinton

St James Ward Councillor Howard Jones Councillor Priyen Patel Councillor Ken Smith (Co-Chair)

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGER’S SURGERY The Neighbourhood Manager, Hannah Rees, will be available from 7.00pm before the meeting to answer any questions or address any areas of concern.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION ARRANGEMENTS If the fire alarm sounds, please leave the building by the nearest exit.

RUNNING ORDER

Please note that the items listed overleaf may be taken in a different order depending on the interests of the members of the public present at the meeting. Please fill out a pink form, available at the start of the meeting, if you would like to request that a particular item is heard earlier.

RECORDING OF THE MEETING - This meeting will be recorded and the recording will be available on the web site with the agenda and minutes. 2

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A LARGE PRINT COPY OF THE AGENDA can be requested in advance

AGENDA

A APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

B PETITIONS To receive any petitions from residents

C DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to state any interests - personal or prejudicial – on items on this agenda.

D NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGER’S REPORT The Neighbourhood Manager will report on current Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood issues

1. MINUTES To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 May 2012 are a correct record.

PRESENTATION - CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

2. PETITION - CONTROLLED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT THE Appendix A JUNCTION OF QUEENS ROAD AND KINGSTON HILL The views of the Kingston Town Neighbourhood Committee will be circulated separately.

3. GENERAL FUND BUDGET OUTTURN 2011/12 Appendix B

4. NEIGHBOURHOOD GRANTS Appendix C

5. PROPERTY ASSETS STRATEGY Appendix D

6. LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - ANNUAL SPENDING Appendix E SUBMISSION 2013/14

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7. REVIEW OF YELLOW LINES IN BEECHCROFT AVENUE AND Appendix F CARDINAL CRESCENT

8. REVIEW OF ADVISORY PARKING SCHEMES Appendix G

9. HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND Appendix H

INFORMATION SECTION

1. Localism 2. Neighbourhood Community Plan update

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NEIGHBOURHOOD INFORMATION SHEET

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Decisions

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The call in means the decision will be reviewed by the Scrutiny Panel. The Panel cannot change the original decision, it may decide that no further action is necessary, in which case the decision will be implemented or will refer the issue back to the Neighbourhood Committee with its views and a request that the decision is reconsidered taking account of these views.

DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS

Meetings are held at the Holy Cross Catholic Girls School, Sandal Road, New Malden and start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Neighbourhood Committee Planning Sub-Committee – meetings marked # will be combined with the Neighbourhood Committee Wednesday 20 June 2012 Wednesday 23 May 2012 Wednesday 19 September 2012 Tuesday 10 July 2012 Wednesday 21 November 2012 Wednesday 19 September 2012 # Wednesday 23 January 2013 Wednesday 17 October 2012 Thursday 7 February 2013 Wednesday 12 December 2012 Wednesday 20 March 2013 Thursday 7 February 2013 # Wednesday 24 April 2013

A1 APPENDIX A

MALDENS AND COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2012

PETITION REQUESTING ADDITIONAL PEDESTRIAN CROSSING FACILITIES AT KINGSTON HILL / QUEENS ROAD SIGNAL CONTROLLED JUNCTION

REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLACE

SUMMARY

A petition signed by 597 residents along with an e-petition with 8 signatories has been submitted requesting an amendment to the existing traffic signal controlled crossing at Kingston Hill / Queens Road to provide a green man crossing facility across Queens Road.

This report considers the impact of such a facility and seeks the views of both Kingston Town and Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhoods prior to consideration by Council in line with the Petition Scheme. The Petition Scheme provides for all petitions of 500 signatures or more are referred to Council

The report identifies that whilst the existing facilities provide no formal crossing over Queen Road, the current arrangements do provide a reasonable compromise balancing the needs of traffic and pedestrians at this busy intersection and that no further action should be taken. The existing provision makes reasonable provision for the needs of all road users whilst keeping delays within reasonable proportions. Any change would create unreasonable delays to the major roads network which is likely to lead to increased rat running on alternative roads in the near vicinity such as Crescent Road, Wolverton Avenue and Manorgate Road.

Minor alterations to the kerb line outside the Albert Public House, which improve visibility, are being made as part of other works in the area, to prepare for the Olympic Road Race in Queens Road. These works are being implemented in mid June 2012

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Neighbourhood Committees are requested to consider the report and make comments to Council.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

To enable consideration of the petition by Kingston Town and Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Committees prior to debate at Council in accordance with the Petition Scheme.

BACKGROUND

1. A petition has been received by the Council requesting changes to the layout of the pedestrian crossing at Kingston Hill/Queens Road. The petition states:

“Queen's Road, KT2, spans from Kingston Park Gate to the junction of Kingston Hill, approaching one of the Kingston Hospital entrances. At the Kingston Hospital A2

end of Queen's Road is situated an extremely complex series of traffic islands and traffic lights, directing traffic in two directions both up and down Kingston Hill. Added to this already challenging area for safe pedestrian crossing is the Albert pub's extended seating area on raised decking encroaching onto the accompanying pavement area. Anyone wishing to cross Queen's Road next to the Albert pub has great difficulty viewing oncoming traffic from the direction of Kingston Park Gate, as vision is impeded by the pub's decking area.

Crossing this end of Queen's Road is therefore hazardous: the only control of traffic is a set of traffic lights, not helped by an impeded view facing a constant stream of traffic exiting Kingston Park Gate and adjoining feeder roads.

We urge the Council to install a signal controlled pedestrian crossing as a matter of urgency”.

2. Kingston Hill is a very busy ‘A’ road and an important strategic route into Kingston Town Centre. It manages an average of 20,000 two way vehicle journeys during a 12 hour weekday period. Queens Road is a busy local distributor that manages 9,000 two way vehicles journeys during a similar period. It is a very busy bus link as well, with 3 high frequency bus routes on Kingston Hill, southbound towards the Town Centre and northbound towards Kingston Vale/Putney, Raynes Park and New Malden/Sutton.

3. Queens Road forms the neighbourhood boundary between Maldens and Coombe and Kingston Town Neighbourhoods. This report is therefore being considered by both neighbourhoods prior to full Council on 17 July where the petitioner would have the opportunity to request this matter to be debated.

4. The traffic signals at Kingston Hill Queens Road were installed in January 2006 as part of the redevelopment of Kingston Hospital and were funded from Sect 106 monies provided by the hospital PFI scheme. The increased use of the previously little used hospital entrance opposite Queens Road, created the need for the traffic signals by effectively creating a crossroads. At the same time traffic signal were also installed at the Kingston Hill / Galsworthy Road junction, providing a linked facility that accommodates the heavy dog-leg movement between Queens Road and Galsworthy Road.

5. Prior to the change both Queens Road and Galsworthy Road operated on a ‘give- way’ basis each with a central island to assist pedestrians to cross the side roads. There was also a straight across pelican crossing over Kingston Hill situated between Queens Road and Wolverton Avenue providing the only formal crossing in the area.

6. The two new signal junctions were designed having regard to existing facilities, traffic flows and the need to maintain traffic capacity. The designs that were tested initially sought to provide full pedestrian facilities at both junctions. Whilst this was possible at the Galsworthy Road junction thanks to land provided by the Hospital, which enabled a sub-standard staggered crossing to be introduced, no land was available at the Queens Road junction to enable this to occur.

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7. Because Queens Road could not be widened, the only way to provide a green man crossing would be to introduce an ‘all red’ stage, when all vehicular traffic is stopped. Whilst this would have benefits for pedestrians, it would have meant stopping all traffic on all arms of the junction for a considerable time. This would have created very significant delays on all arms but especially on Kingston Hill, which it is considered would have made the changes unacceptable. Although it would, however have enabled pedestrians to cross on both arms of Kingston Hill as well as Queens Road and the Hospital Entrance.

8. The design at Kingston Hill/Queens Road therefore provided a new staggered pedestrian facility across Kingston Hill, to replace the previous pelican crossing. In Queens Road the previous narrow refuge island was replaced by a widened central island as a slightly improved facility to assist pedestrians. It was felt that the wider island and positive control provided by the signals would enable pedestrians to better time their crossing and therefore make crossing easier. But the deficiencies and need to take care was recognised, especially as the early start for left turning traffic onto Kingston Hill from Queens Road can cause confusion.

9. The layout of the crossing facility at Queens Road is an uncontrolled crossing point, much like numerous others within the Borough, all of which are designed to take into account the needs of the disabled and partially sighted. Uncontrolled crossing points are provided with buff coloured blister paving, which offers the required contrast to the footway material. The crossing point has a level crossing point across the full width of the road, and blister paving within the central refuge island.

10. The extension to the decking for the Albert PH has reduced sightline for pedestrians endeavouring to cross Queens Road from the pub’s side. This change was introduced 2 years ago and is now well established and must be taken as a given that cannot be changed.

11. Following requests from Ward councillors, officers met on site with the lead petitioner and explained the situation, as set out above. It was suggested that there may be scope to alter the kerb line on the north-east side of the junction, i.e. outside The Albert PH, which would contribute towards improved forward visibility between pedestrians waiting on that corner and cars exiting Queens Road. It was agreed that the feasibility design for this layout would be investigated, along with options to identify funding for any works.

POSSIBLE CHANGES

12. Although Kingston Hill is not a road for which TfL consent is required to make any changes, the conditions described above remain unchanged. The only way a controlled pedestrian crossing could be provided for Queens Road would be through the introduction of an ‘all red’ pedestrian stage. The benefits this would offer to pedestrian are not disputed, but neither can the very significant additional delays this would cause to vehicular traffic.

13. A review of the accident record of the junction shows there have been two accidents at this junction in three years to the end of 2011. One of these does include a twelve year old pedestrian crossing Kingston Hill (but not using the pedestrian facility) who was struck by a vehicle travelling towards Kingston. Whilst A4

any accident is regretted, this is still a very low incidence of collisions for a signal controlled junction and is not one suggesting a problem that requires attention.

14. As part of changes that are required to accommodate the Olympic Road Race, which requires the speed tables and traffic islands to be altered at the expense of LOCOG “London Organising Committee of the Olympic and the Paralympics Games, it is also proposed to make the alteration of the kerb line by the Albert PH, which will improve visibility for pedestrians crossing from this side of the road. As mentioned above, this change was the result of a previous meeting between an officer and the lead petitioner and is expected to provide a significant improvement.

15. Although nothing can now be done about the decked area, the placing of planting boxes atop of this does further reduce sightlines and as these partly overhang the Highway can be subject to some control. Officers from Streetscene have therefore been requested to discuss the issue of these with the pubs management with a view to their resiting.

CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION

16. It is recognised that a controlled crossing over Queens Road would be desirable, but as explained above, this could only be achieved through alterations to the method of control of the junction that would result in very significant additional delays for all users of the junction. It remains the view of officers that the existing layout provides reasonable provision for pedestrians having regards to the need to balance the competing needs of all users. Further, the alteration to the kerbline by the Albert will bring about a small but significant improvement.

17. It therefore recommended that having regard to all of the above points no further action be taken at this location to provide additional controlled pedestrian crossing facilities.

TIMESCALE

18. Not applicable.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

19. The officer recommendation is that no further action be taken at this junction and if that is supported, then there are no cost implications resulting from the recommendations of this report. However, if members request the further investigation of a green man facility across Queens Road this may have a significant cost implication. The impact of the additional green man stage would need to be carefully modelled by RBK/TfL to assess the impact on the main road network. No traffic modelling has been carried out at this junction since its introduction and a budget of approximately £5,000 would need to be identified to allow this work to be completed. Once this work was completed a further report could be produced outlining the costs of any potential changes to the traffic signal layout to accommodate a green man facility.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

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20. There are no environmental implications arising from this report.

NETWORK IMPLICATIONS

21. RBK is obliged to comply with the Traffic Management Act which places a requirement to give consideration to the free flow of traffic. The Council is also committed through LIP2 to meet the objectives of the Mayor for London to ‘Smooth Traffic’. Whilst not preventing such an act, the adoption of an ‘all red’ pedestrian stage at this junction would be counter to these objectives.

Background papers : held by author of the report, Paul Drummond, Lead Officer Neighbourhood Engineering, tel 020 8547 4690, e-mail: [email protected]

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PETITION – CONTROLLED PEDESTRAIN CROSSING AT THE JUNCTION OF QUEENS ROAD AND KINGSTON HILL.

VIEWS OF KINGSTON TOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

13 JUNE 2012

A petition signed by 597 residents along with an e-petition with 8 signatories has been submitted requesting an amendment to the existing traffic signal controlled crossing at Kingston Hill / Queens Road to provide a green man crossing facility across Queens Road.

The report identifies that whilst the existing facilities provide no formal crossing over Queens Road, the current arrangements do provide a reasonable compromise balancing the needs of traffic and pedestrians at this busy intersection. Any change would create unreasonable delays to the major roads network which is likely to lead to increased rat running on alternative roads in the near vicinity such as Crescent Road, Wolverton Avenue and Manorgate Road.

Minor alterations to the kerb line outside the Albert Public House, which improve visibility, are being made as part of other works in the area, to prepare for the Olympic Road Race in Queens Road. These works are being implemented in mid June 2012.

The Committee’ unanimously supported the recommendation made in the Officers report that no further action should be taken at the junction, other than the kerb line alterations which are currently being undertaken.

B1 APPENDIX B

MALDENS & COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2012

GENERAL FUND BUDGET OUTTURN 2011/12

REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

SUMMARY

There was a net underspend of £89,719 from this Neighbourhood Committee’s approved budget at the end of the 2011/12 financial year. This report details the outturn position and explains the variances against the approved budget, and any significant changes since the last reported monitoring as at Month 9 (December 2011).

RECOMMENDATIONS

It is RECOMMENDED:

1. the financial outturn position shown in ANNEX 1 be noted. 2. the Committee note the recommendation to the Policy and Resources Committee to carry forward unspent budget into 2012/13 in accordance with the Neighbourhood Budgeting Code of Practice 3. note the February Committee decision that, should the Policy & Resources Committee approve the carry forward of the underspent budget into 2012/13, the underspend is ring-fenced to be expended in consultation with the Co-Chairs to support delivering the public consultation and Neighbourhood Strategy document, and associated projects.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

To update the Committee on the 2011/12 outturn position and to carry forward unspent budget into the new financial year. To manage delivery of the Medium Term Service and Financial Plan, and to ensure that the Council’s expenditure remains within the approved budget.

BACKGROUND

1. On 1 March 2011 the Council approved its Medium Term Service and Financial Plan for 2011 to 2015 (destination Kingston 2011-2015), which set out the Council’s four-year strategy, and also approved the detailed Budget and Council Tax for 2011/12.

2. In approving the 2011-12 detailed budgets, the Council noted that there were a number of potential budget risks arising from the nature and size of a number of budgets, particularly those for demand and need led services and major income streams. The Corporate Budget Monitoring Group reviewed risk regularly throughout the financial year, and this in conjunction with continued expenditure restraint and the provision of adequate levels of growth in the most volatile areas and the early drawdown of some One Kingston savings planned to come on stream in 2012/13 resulted in an overall net underspend across General Fund services.

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3. The Month 9 forecast outturn position for this Neighbourhood Committee identified a saving of £14,400 in the Neighbourhood Rangers budget, a £200 saving in the Library Budget, an underspend of £11,500 in the Dickerage Adventure Playground and an unallocated balance from the Discretionary and Environmental Initiatives budget of £1,100.

FINAL OUTTURN POSITION

4. The final outturn position for this Committee is now known and details of the Committee’s General Fund budget and expenditure for 2011/12 are shown in Annex 1.

5. The outturn position and movement since month 9 can be summarised as follows:

Forecast variance at Month 9 £27,200cr

• Increase in Neighbourhood Rangers salaries saving £1,227cr • Responsive maintenance saving £2,761cr • Planned maintenance saving £18,581cr • Traffic Management saving £4,841cr • Increase in Libraries’ savings £2,600cr • Youth Services savings £4,800cr • Increase in Dickerage Playground savings £16,900cr • Management & Operation savings £7,040cr • Community Involvement Projects savings £1,669cr • Savings in the Events budget £300cr • Grants to voluntary organisations savings £1,800cr

Final Outturn Underspend £89,719cr

CARRY FORWARD OF UNDERSPEND

6. It was reported at Month 9 that Neighbourhood Committees may be allowed to carry forward unspent budgets for use in the following financial year in accordance with the Neighbourhood Budgeting Code of Practice. In the context of the overall Council outturn and the medium term financial strategy, the Director of Finance will report the neighbourhood outturn position to the Policy and Resources Committee and will recommend that the Committee’s outturn underspend be carried forward for use by the Committee in 2012/13.

7. If that recommendation is approved by the Policy & Resources Committee, the underspend is ring-fenced to be expended in consultation with the Chair to support delivering the public consultation and Comprehensive Neighbourhood Strategy document, and associated projects, as agreed at the February Neighbourhood Committee.

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TIMESCALE

8. It is good practice for the Neighbourhood to receive regular and timely updates on its actual expenditure against budget.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

9. Against the background of a challenging financial position over the next few years, the Council is committed to working in a way which produces better outcomes for residents and service users, whilst at the same time saving money wherever possible. Within the context of an overall net underspend across all general fund services it is reasonable to propose the carry forward of unspent 2011/12 neighbourhood budgets for use in 2012/13 in accordance with the Neighbourhood Budgeting Code of Practice.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

10. There are no direct environmental implications arising from this report although preparing and endorsing a Neighbourhood Strategy will identify schemes and projects that will improve the local environment and community wellbeing.

NETWORK IMPLICATIONS

11. This report does not directly impact on the Borough’s highway and/or transportation networks, any outcomes arising from the Neighbourhood Strategy will take account of network implications.

EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS (for any new policy)

12. There are no direct equalities implications arising from this report.

Background papers : held by the author of the report, Miguel Fernandez, Business Insight, Finance – tel 020 8547 5571, e-mail: [email protected]

ANNEX 1: MALDENS & COOMBE OUTTURN POSITION

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Amendment Original Latest Outturn Outturn Comments SERVICE in budget Budget Budget Variaton (a) Reason for variance 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 £ £ £ £ £ Environment, Place & Regeneration

Neighbourhood Rangers 1,200 51,600 76,800 61,173 15,627cr Salary saving due to delay in recruitment of additional Ranger. Larger "Category 3" responsive works commissioned towards year Responsive Maintenance 201,800 220,800 218,039 2,761cr end, costs less than estimated. The underspend occurred due to works undertaken late in the year Planned Maintenance 206,000 433,550 414,969 18,581cr being invoiced at a lower cost than the estimate All four neighbourhood traffic teams had been informed about the Council's requirement to minimise expenditure. To achieve this aim, works that had to take place were only charged to these revenue budgets when no appropriate TfL funding or other capital source was available. The final outturn across all neighbourhoods represented a significant saving to the Council in line with the Traffic Management 10,000 10,200 5,359 4,841cr instruction to restrain spending where possible. Discretionary allocations 2,400 2,400 0 1,200 469,400 743,750 701,940 41,810cr

Learning & Childrens' Services B4 Posts have been held vacant for part of the year in preparation for Library Branches 382,700 384,500 381,700 2,800cr the review of frontline services. Courses & Activity 2,500 2,500 2,500 0 Youth Centres 82,300 82,600 77,800 4,800cr Utility costs less than anticipated In year vacancies and rigorous management on use of sessional staff. Additional saving on a member of staff on unpaid absence Dickerage Adventure Playground 251,600 262,600 234,200 28,400cr from work. 0 719,100 732,200 696,200 36,000cr Strategic Business

Salary saving relates to in-year vacancy arising from the Management & Operations 1,300 92,500 108,800 101,760 7,040cr recruitment process for the Neighbourhood Support Officer. Christmas Lights 1,400 1,400 1,400 0 The savings identified in the final quarter arose from the decision at the February Committee meetnig to carry forward underspend to support the development of the Neighbourhood Strategy which would mean more community consultation and engagement Community Involvement Projects 3,000 3,000 1,332 1,669cr needing to take place in the new financial year. Events 300 300 0 300cr Reasons as above Grants to Voluntary Organisations 6,700 6,700 4,900 1,800cr No further applications received. Discretionary Budget 3,500 1,100 0 1,100cr Unallocated budget previously reported as a saving 1,300 107,400 121,300 109,391 11,909cr

GENERAL FUND TOTAL 2,500 1,295,900 1,597,250 1,507,531 89,719cr B5

Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood Committee – 20 th June 2012

Amended recommendations for the General Fund Budget Outturn Report 2011/12 (Appendix B on the agenda)

The Neighbourhood Committee resolved at its February 2012 meeting to ring-fence and carry forward any 2011/12 Neighbourhood underspend to be expended in consultation with the Chair to support delivering the public consultation and Comprehensive Neighbourhood Strategy document, and associated projects.

In February, the reported projected underspend was £27,000cr. Due to the financial restraint in place in 2011/12, the final outturn underspend figure is significantly higher at £89,719cr.

It was always anticipated that to deliver targeted consultation, publicity, design work and publication of the Strategy a figure of £30,000 would be needed to cover these costs and this is in line with the February Neighbourhood Committee resolution. After this there remains a sum of £59,719 to be allocated in consultation with the Co- Chairs.

To action this, requires amending recommendation 3 currently in the Budget Outturn Report. Recommendation 1 and 2 in the current report stay the same.

Move from the Chair that the Neighbourhood Committee approve the amendment to recommendation 3 and additional recommendations as below:

3) Note the February Committee decision that, should the Policy & Resources Committee approve the carry forward of the underspent budget into 2012/13, that the carry forward is ring-fenced to be expended in consultation with the Co-Chairs to support delivering the public consultation and Neighbourhood Strategy document, and associated projects.

4) Agree that given the level of carry forward, be limited to cover the Neighbourhood Strategy work at £30,000

5) The Neighbourhood Manager in liaison with the Co-Chairs, prepare proposals for consideration so that the remaining underspend can be allocated at the September 2012 Neighbourhood Committee meeting.

C1 APPENDIX C

MALDENS AND COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2012

NEIGHBOURHOOD GRANTS

REPORT BY THE HEAD OF ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC BUSINESS

SUMMARY

The Neighbourhood Committees can award grants of up to £750 towards the costs of projects or activities run by voluntary organisations in their area. Subject to certain criteria, the Committee can decide to award grant aid where an activity is of direct benefit to the residents of the Neighbourhood in terms of social welfare, sports, art, play and leisure activities, youth provision or environmental improvement.

RECOMMENDATIONS

It is RECOMMENDED that the allocation of grants be approved as follows:

1. Connaught Opera £600

2. Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC) £400

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

To assist the voluntary organisations to carry out their activities in the Neighbourhood.

BACKGROUND

1. The total budget allocated for grant making to Neighbourhood Committees in 2011/12 is £19,500. However, taking account of the further reduced contribution to the London Boroughs Grants Scheme, the Policy and Resources Committee on 27 March 2012 agreed to allocate a further £10,000 equally across the Neighbourhoods for small grants that will support Neighbourhood community initiatives and Neighbourhood Community Plans. This brings the total budget to £29,500.

2. The Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Committee therefore has a Neighbourhood Grants budget of £9,200 for 2012/13.

3. The resources allocated for Neighbourhood Grants should be used solely for the purposes of grant making.

CRITERIA

4. The criteria for Neighbourhood grants are as follows: C2

i. The proposed project or activity aims to provide services for the direct benefit of residents of the Neighbourhood area, in social welfare, housing, sports, art, play and leisure activities, youth provision or environmental improvement. ii. Proposals for new initiatives must be able to demonstrate that the project meets particular local needs and priorities. iii. The proposal should not duplicate work already undertaken by other voluntary organisations in the same locality. iv. The voluntary organisation making the application must have a constitution and a system for accounting for income and expenditure.

5. New groups will be particularly welcomed, as will groups which have raised some funds by their own efforts. Applications for grant aid can be made for rent or room hire, administration costs, volunteers’ expenses, training, one-off events/activities, transport etc. Items of equipment and small scale repair works will also be considered. The maximum grant for each group or organisation is £750.

APPLICATION FOR GRANTS

Connaught Opera Grant request £600

6. Connaught Opera was formed in 2003 as a non-profit organisation that provides concerts for elderly people who are in care. They became a registered charity in 2009. They put on concerts in day centres, residential homes, hospitals and hospices throughout Greater London. They are based in London and work closely with local care homes, Age Concern and Primary Care Trusts. Connaught Opera has a Vulnerable Adults Policy and everyone appointed to provide a service on their behalf has to work within this policy.

7. A grant of £600 is requested to pay for the cost of two concerts in the Neighbourhood; one at Hobkirk House and the other at Galsworthy House with an anticipated audience of 35 users at each venue. The concerts will take place later in 2012 subject to funding. The budget for both concerts consists of £480 for the fees of the artists which includes at least two singers and a piano player and £120 for travel, administration and other expenses.

8. Accounts for the year ending April 2010 show income of £35,645 against expenditure of £31,550 resulting in a surplus of £4,095. Year-end reserves were £14,493 all of which were restricted for concert performances. All their income came from grants and donations. Their expenditure was mainly on artists’ fees (£25,280) and associated concert costs and expenses.

9. The last grant awarded this group by the Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Committee was £600 in 2011 for two concerts in the same locations as this application. They have also applied for a 2012/13 Small grant of £750 towards a concert at Hampton Court and are currently approaching the other Neighbourhood Committees for funding towards concerts in other neighbourhoods.

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10. Connaught Opera has a lot of experience in putting on concerts tailored especially for elderly people in local care homes and day centres. They have performed in both Hobkirk House and Galsworthy House before and have always been very well received. Their concerts reach an audience that would not normally be able to see this sort of music performed live and Officers support the request in full because the places at which they perform are not able to contribute towards costs as they have negligible budgets for entertainment. However, it is recognised that the Neighbourhood Committee has expressed the wish to discourage organisations from repeat applications and this may be something to be considered in the current Grants Review.

RECOMMENDATION: A grant of £600

2) Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC) Grant request: £750

11. Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC) is a registered charity formed in 1976. They promote racial equality and diversity in the borough and work against racial discrimination. Events they organise include the Kingston Carnival and Bike across Cultures. They have around 200 members/users (twenty five per cent come from outside the borough) aged between 16-80 years old.

12. A grant of £750 is requested towards the cost of outreach workshops to support the Kingston Carnival 2012. KREC are planning a series of workshops linked to the 2012 Kingston Carnival in each of the four neighbourhoods with the theme of ‘Bringing the World to Kingston’. The workshops will focus on encouraging communities in the borough to participate in the Carnival who might not be able to do so. The application includes various possible venues in Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood for the workshops.

13. Accounts for the year ending March 2011 show income of £105,406 against expenditure of £116,276 resulting in a surplus of £1,040. Income mainly came from an RBK strategic grant (£54,752), other grants and donations (£15,000) and carnival (18,335). Expenditure mainly related to staffing (£71,639), rent (£10,000), Carnival (£19,603) and other running costs.

14. The projected total budget for the Maldens & Coombe application is £750 with expenditure mainly related to a workshop facilitator (£300), materials (£100) and premises hire (£100). There is no projected income for this activity other than this grant application.

15. The group has not previously applied for a Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood grant, but is in receipt of a 2012/13 Strategic grant of £54,753 towards salaries of core staff, rent and running costs along with a Project grant of £3,000 towards the cost of the 2012 Carnival.

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Officers’ report 16. Kingston Carnival is now a well established multi-cultural event and one of the biggest attractions on Kingston’s annual calendar of events. In addition this year it is the finale to the Cultural Olympic Programme and ties in with the Paralympic Games celebrations to include local sports and disabled groups.

17. There have been concerns expressed about the long-term sustainability of the Carnival and by extending the opportunity to the Neighbourhoods this could extend its reach and help to build local community interest and participation, including possibly seeking sponsorship from local businesses.

18. This is also a new activity which may add to the community development activities going on in the Neighbourhoods. In the light of this it is recommended that a grant of £400 is awarded towards these workshops with the proviso that their outcomes will need to be properly monitored and reviewed.

Officers’ recommendation: £400

STATUTORY POWERS FOR GRANT MAKING

19. The Head of Legal Services advises that a local authority is able to act only if empowered to do so by statute. This includes, in specific circumstances, the making of grants to voluntary groups. The statutory power under which a particular grant may be awarded will vary according to the type of activity which the grant will support. It is a requirement for every Council that grants made under Social Services legislation be exercised either by the statutory committee responsible for Social Services functions or by the Director. Therefore, any grants deemed to be in this category will be considered by the Neighbourhood Committee and passed to the Director of Community Services so that the Director’s delegated powers can be exercised.

20. Applications 1 and 2 may be authorised under Section 145 of the Local Government Act 1972, relating to the provision of entertainment, which gives local authorities the power to contribute towards the expenses of anything necessary or expedient for the provision of entertainment of any nature, and for the development and improvement of the Council’s understanding and practice of the arts.

TIMESCALE

21. The grants awarded will be confirmed and paid to the voluntary organisations once the call-in period has expired. Grants are expected to be used within one year of the award. Once the grant has been spent a monitoring form must be returned confirming how the money was used.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

22. There is currently £9,200 in the Committee’s Neighbourhood Grants budget. If the recommendations in this report are supported there will then be £8,200 remaining.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

23. There are no significant environmental implications from the proposed activities.

Background papers : held by the author of the report, Jill Darling – 020 8547 5124, e-mail: jill.darling @rbk.kingston.gov.uk

• Applications and supporting documents from the individual organisations.

D1 APPENDIX D

MALDENS & COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2012

DEVELOPING THE COUNCIL’S ASSET STRATEGY

REPORT BY THE HEAD OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY

This report outlines the approach for developing the Council’s Asset Strategy and ensures the strategy reflects neighbourhood aspirations and vision.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

It is recommended that

1. The Neighbourhood Committee notes the approach to developing the Asset Strategy

2. The Neighbourhood Committee reviews and agrees the summary outlining the issue issues and comments on existing assets (paragraphs 7 & 8).

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

To ensure the most effective use of the Council’s asset portfolio and that the Asset Strategy clearly supports the Neighbourhood’s aspirations and vision.

BACKGROUND

1. In December 2011, the Council’s Policy and Resources Committee adopted an interim policy about the use of property assets. The interim policy statement seeks to ensure the best use of assets pending adoption of a comprehensive Asset Strategy.

2. The purpose of the Asset Strategy will be to set out the Council’s current and future service requirements and ensure the property portfolio meets these requirements.

3. In order to develop the Asset Strategy, it is considered important to capture current and future property requirements arising from Neighbourhoods’ priorities. In parallel, requirements and aspirations of services and partners will also be captured to provide a rounded view of future asset requirements, as well as a view of current performance and issues.

THE APPROACH

4. The Asset Strategy will span an initial 3-5 year period and be accompanied by an Annual Implementation Plan which will be reviewed annually. These documents will be presented to the Policy and Resources Committee for adoption in September 2012. D2

5. The comprehensive Asset Strategy will answer three questions:

a. Where are we now? – A position statement on the current situation of services e.g. strategies. b. Where do we want to be? All asset implications understood and captured in one place. Define the long term options for service delivery and capture the asset implications. c. How do we get there? – Develop an action plan e.g. options appraisals and business cases.

6. As part of this process, workshops were held with Neighbourhood members to explore issues relating to assets. A summary of the issues raised at the workshop are summarised below. A list of Council owned assets within the Neighbourhood is attached as appendix A.

7. Key issues

• Scope and provision of youth service – “mixed economy” in terms of property ownership and delivery supported. • School places and playing field land • Community provision in Coombe Vale • Delivery of additional school places a major challenge. • New Malden Library – could this be re-located to the High Street? Existing community facilities are limited by lack of kitchen, • Malden Centre – 30 year old property and could be modernised. • Localism – what impact does this have on the role of residents and Neighbourhoods in influencing/deciding what happens in their area (e.g. in the future use of assets). Does the Neighbourhoods’ functions/role need to be clarified/codified in light of these changes?

8. Comments on existing assets

Potential development sites • Cocks Crescent – role of site in regenerating High Street/providing services • Wellington Crescent – currently industrial. • Barton Green Pavilion – strong desire to retain in community use. • Old Malden Library – considered as positive asset – aspiration to bring more community facilities to the property like post office. • Dickerage Adventure Playground, Dickerage Lane – large catchment, large range of facilities and success driven by users. • Malden Centre – provides valuable sports and community facilities. In need of modernisation due to age.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

9. The purpose of this report is to inform the approach for developing the Asset Strategy and identify asset implications for the Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood. Accordingly, there are no financial implications at this stage. D3

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

10. Sustainability is a key theme of the interim asset policy and will be an important part of the final Asset Strategy. The Strategy will ensure that sustainability is considered in the development and management of property and that performance is measured and improved.

NETWORK IMPLICATIONS (if any)

11. Any asset decisions needed as a result of the adoption of the Asset Strategy on individual property will assess network implications on a case by case basis.

Appendix A List of Council owned assets within Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood

Background papers : held by author of report, Andy Algar, Head of Asset Management – 020 8547 5155, e-mail: [email protected]

• P&R Committee Report, Interim Policy about the use of property assets, 13 th December 2011

RBK Assets – Maldens and Coombe

Neighbourhood Address Service area Current use Maldens & Coombe Hill Golf Club, Golf Club Drive Corporate Property Let - Golf Course Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Coombe Wood Golf Club, George Road Corporate Property Let - Golf Course Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Former Ballard Coombe playing fields, Robin Hood Way Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Shiraz Mirza Community Hall, Station Approach (leasehold) Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Sherwood/Fairlawn, Warren Road Corporate Property Under offer Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Former Amy Woodgate House, Warren Road Corporate Property Under offer Coombe Portfolio D4 Maldens & 2 Apsley Road Corporate Property Cleared site Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 4 Apsley Road Corporate Property Cleared site Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 6 Apsley Road Corporate Property Cleared site Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 8 Apsley Road Corporate Property Cleared site Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 10 Apsley Road Corporate Property Cleared site Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 12 Apsley Road Corporate Property Cleared site Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 14 Apsley Road Corporate Property Cleared site Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Barton Green Pavilion, Barton Green Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens and Coombe RBK Assets minus HRA, highways, verges etc 23/04/2012

Malden & Shops/offices & multi-storey car park at Nos. 23-29 Blagdon Corporate Property Let Coombe Road Portfolio Malden & Land rear of Nos.101-107 Burlington Road Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Malden Pistol & Rifle Club Premises, Cambridge Avenue Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 183 Kingston Road Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 132 Kingston Road Corporate Property To be sold Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Manor Park Hall, Manor Park, Malden Road Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Electricity sub-station site adj grounds of Coombe Boys School, Corporate Property Let Coombe Malden Way Portfolio

Maldens & Malden Golf Course, Traps Lane Corporate Property Let D5 Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 21 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Short-term licence granted Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 22 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Short-term licence granted Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 23 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Short-term licence granted Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 24 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Short-term licence granted Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 25 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Short-term licence granted Coombe Portfolio Maldens & 26/27 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Short-term licence granted Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Land rear of 2-14 Apsley Road and adjoining No, 34 Wellington Corporate Property Let Coombe Crescent Portfolio Maldens & Plot a, Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens and Coombe RBK Assets minus HRA, highways, verges etc 23/04/2012

Maldens & Plot e, Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Plot d, Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Plot c, Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Plot b, Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Land adjoining 34 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Occupied Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Land at corner of Apsley Road and Welllington Crescent Corporate Property Vacant Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Land forming access to units A-D Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Vacant Coombe Portfolio

Maldens & Land rear of 175-203 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Vacant D6 Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Land adjoining 21 Wellington Crescent Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Former polling station, Wilverley Crescent Corporate Property Let Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Public toilets at Plough Green, Malden Road Corporate Property Vacant property Coombe Portfolio Maldens & Malden Centre car park, Blagdon Road Highways & Public Car Park Coombe Transportation Maldens & Multi-storey car park at Cocks Crescent (leasehold) Highways & Public Car Park Coombe Transportation Maldens & Caretaker's house at Corpus Christi School Learning & Children's Caretaker's house Coombe Services Maldens & Dickerage Adventure Playground, Dickerage Lane Learning & Children's Youth club Coombe Services Maldens & Hostel at 33 Gloucester Road Housing Revenue Hostel Coombe Account Maldens and Coombe RBK Assets minus HRA, highways, verges etc 23/04/2012

Maldens & Housing block at Beverley House, Dukes Avenue Housing Revenue Hostel Coombe Account Maldens & Yew Tree House, Church Road Housing Revenue Former Hostel Coombe Account Maldens & Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Chestnut Grove L & CS - Statutory interest School Coombe only Maldens & Coombe Boys' School, College Gardens L & CS - Statutory interest School Coombe only Maldens & Christchurch C of E Junior School, Elm Road L & CS - Statutory interest School Coombe only Maldens & Christchurch C of E Infants School, Lime Grove L & CS - Statutory interest School Coombe only Maldens & Richard Challoner RC Boys' School, Manor Drive North L & CS - Statutory interest School Coombe only

Maldens & Holy Cross RC Convent School, Sandal Road L & CS - Statutory interest School D7 Coombe only Maldens & Malden Parochial Primary School, The Manor Drive L & CS - Statutory interest School Coombe only Maldens & 90/92 Elm Road Learning & Children's Caretaker's house Coombe Services Maldens & Youth Centre at Fountain Roundabout, Kingston Road Learning & Children's Youth Cafe Coombe Services Maldens & Robin Hood Primary School, Bowness Crescent Learning & Children's School Coombe Services Maldens & Coombe Hill Infants and Junior School, Coombe Lane West Learning & Children's School Coombe Services Maldens & Burlington Infants and Junior School, Burlington Road Learning & Children's School Coombe Services Maldens & 26 Lime Grove Learning & Children's Caretaker's house Coombe Services Maldens & Playing fields for Corpus Christi School, Chestnut Grove Learning & Children's Playing Field Coombe Services Maldens and Coombe RBK Assets minus HRA, highways, verges etc 23/04/2012

Maldens & Playing fields for Christ Church C of E School, Chestnut Grove Learning & Children's Playing Field Coombe Services Maldens & Part of Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Chestnut Grove Learning & Children's School Coombe Services Maldens & Coombe Girls School, Clarence Avenue Learning & Children's School Coombe Services Maldens & Doris Venner Youth and Community Centre, The Manor Drive Learning & Children's Youth Club Coombe Services Maldens & 132 The Manor Drive Learning & Children's Caretaker's house Coombe Services Maldens & Malden Manor Primary School, Lawrence Avenue Learning & Children's School Coombe Services Maldens & Playing fields for Malden Parochial Primary School, The Manor Learning & Children's Playing Field Coombe Drive Services

Maldens & Malden Centre, Blagdon Road Leisure Services Leisure Centre D8 Coombe Maldens & New Malden Library, Kingston Road Library/Heritage Service Library Coombe Maldens & Old Malden Library, Church Road Library/Heritage Service Library Coombe Maldens & 35 Coombe Road (Nb. 1st floor is let) Registrar of Births, Offices Coombe Deaths & Marriages Maldens & Triangle of land at junction of Traps Lane and Coombe Lane Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe West Maldens & Land between 174 and 178 Coombe Lane West Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Allotments rear of Nos. 65-75 Dickerage Road Parks & Allotments Allotments Coombe Maldens & Land fronting Mantas, Golf Club Drive Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Kingston Vale Allotments, Robin Hood Way Parks & Allotments Allotments - let Coombe Maldens and Coombe RBK Assets minus HRA, highways, verges etc 23/04/2012

Maldens & Coombe Hill Wood, Robin Hood Way Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Allotments at Alric Avenue Parks & Allotments Allotments Coombe Maldens & Area of open space at Barton Green Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Open space next to Malden Centre, Blagdon Road Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Open space at Cromwell Avenue Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Recreation ground at Dickerage Lane Parks & Allotments Recreation Ground Coombe Maldens & Allotment site rear of Nos. 142-186 Elm Road Parks & Allotments Allotments Coombe

Maldens & Land adjacent to 35-38 England Way Parks & Allotments Amenity Land D9 Coombe Maldens & Playground rear of 99-105 Elm Road in Fairmead Close Parks & Allotments Former Playground Coombe Maldens & Recreation Ground at Green Lane Parks & Allotments Recreation Ground Coombe Maldens & Land to south of Green Lane Parks & Allotments Vacant Coombe Maldens & Strip of land adj Hogsmill River to south of Green Lane Parks & Allotments Vacant Coombe Maldens & Open Space at The Green Parks & Allotments Open space Coombe Maldens & Allotments at Groveland Way Parks & Allotments Allotments Coombe Maldens & Manor Park Recreation Ground, Malden Road Parks & Allotments Recreation Ground Coombe Maldens & Hogsmill Wood Nature Reserve, Malden Way Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens and Coombe RBK Assets minus HRA, highways, verges etc 23/04/2012

Maldens & Hogsmill Allotment site, Manor Drive North Parks & Allotments Allotments Coombe Maldens & Hogsmill Open Space, Manor Drive North Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Beverley Park Allotments, Park View Parks & Allotments Allotments Coombe Maldens & Beverley Park, Park View Parks & Allotments Recreation Ground Coombe Maldens & Land north west of and adjoining railway line at Sheephouse Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Way (licence) Maldens & Land south east of and adjoining railway line at Sheephouse Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Way (licence) Maldens & Allotments at Wilverley Crescent Parks & Allotments Allotments Coombe

Maldens & Manor Farm Allotments, Church Road Parks & Allotments Allotments D10 Coombe Maldens & The Hollows Open Space, Church Road Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & The Leyfield Open Space, Church Road Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Local Nature Reserve adjoining allotments at Church Road Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Land adjacent to 1/2 Manor Farm Cottages, Church Road Parks & Allotments Nature Reserve Coombe Maldens & Allotments at Kingshill Avenue Parks & Allotments Allotments Coombe Maldens & Malden Green, Malden Road (leasehold) Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Plough Green, Malden Road (FH/LH) Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens & Risborough Green, Risborough Drive Parks & Allotments Open Space Coombe Maldens and Coombe RBK Assets minus HRA, highways, verges etc 23/04/2012

Maldens & Together Working for Wellbeing, 22 Gloucester Road – Social Services Home for Adults - let Coombe Maldens & Coombe Oak, Warren Road Social Services Home for Adults Coombe Maldens & Beaconsfield Children's Resource Centre, 17 Beaconsfield Road Social Services Vacant Coombe Maldens & Noble Centre, Blagdon Road Social Services Day Centre Coombe Maldens & Hobkirk House Resource Centre, Blagdon Road Social Services Home for Older People Coombe Maldens & Causeway Social Education Centre, Cocks Crescent Social Services Vacant Coombe Maldens & Crescent Resource Centre, Cocks Crescent Social Services Vacant Coombe

Maldens & Ambulance Station, Cocks Crescent Social Services Let D11 Coombe

Maldens and Coombe RBK Assets minus HRA, highways, verges etc 23/04/2012

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MALDENS AND COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2012

2013-14 LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (LIP) FUNDING APPLICATION

REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLACE

SUMMARY

The Council is required to make a LIP funding application to Transport for London (TfL) in October 2012 (date tbc), in order to secure funding for local transport initiatives in 2013/14.

The Council has been awarded £1,424,000 for the 2013/14 financial year, based on the TfL needs-based formula: • Neighbourhoods & Corridors and Smarter Travel – £1,324,000 • Borough Discretionary Budget – £100,000

TfL is currently reviewing the LIP budget and will make further announcements in due course, although the funding allocated will likely be the minimum allocation to the Council.

[The LIP Major Scheme and Maintenance allocations will be made known to the Borough later in the year].

The report sets out which schemes officers recommend should be implemented during 2013/14, along with indicative funding requirements for continued funding for these schemes in the following years. The methodology for how schemes were prioritised is set out in this report. A list of reserve schemes is also presented, in accordance with the TfL guidance.

Neighbourhood Committees are invited to express their views on which local transport initiatives should be included on the proposed 2013/14 prioritised list. Members should consider 2013/14 schemes only. The full Borough-wide prioritised listing will be considered by the Place and Sustainability Committee on 20 September 2012

RECOMMENDATION

It is RECOMMENDED that the prioritised scheme lists included in ANNEX 1 be supported and any comments of the Committee be reported to the Place and Sustainability Committee on 20 September 2012.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

To agree the scheme priorities for consideration by Place and Sustainability Committee on 20 September 2012.

BACKGROUND

1. In RBK’s Second Local Implementation Plan (known as LIP2), the Borough determined a number of transport programmes in the Programme of Investment to provide the framework for delivery of LIP funded transport schemes from 2011/12 to E2

2013/14. These RBK programmes were thought to best address the local transport problems and issues in the borough. These are:

• Strategic Transport Programme • Neighbourhoods Programme • Smarter Travel Programme • Maintenance Programme • Major Schemes Programme

2. TfL announced an indicative three-year LIP funding settlement for the Borough during 2010 (for 2011/12 to 2013/14), including some adjustments following the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review.

3. The Borough-agreed budget ceilings for the above programmes are within the context of these funding levels.

4. For 2013/14, which represents the third year of LIP2, TfL has so far ring-fenced £1,424,000 for the Borough, based on a new ‘needs-based’ formula allocation applied to their overall London-wide funding pot. Broken down as follows:

(N.B these are TfL budget heading - not to be confused with RBK’s programme Headings in point 1): • Corridors and Neighbourhoods and Supporting Measures - £1,324,000 • Borough Discretionary Budget – £100,000

5. The Council is now required to submit a list of transport initiatives for 2013/14, including associated costs, in October 2012 (date tbc) within the above financial frameworks. A list of reserve schemes is also required.

6. TfL will then assess the initiatives submitted. TfL will only query or reject initiatives if they do not comply with the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy.

7. These allocations will be supplemented later in the year with further LIP funding announcements from TfL under the budget headings of Bridge Strengthening, Principal Road Maintenance and Major Schemes. The Committee will be informed of these in due course.

8. Funding for Principal Road Maintenance and Bridge Strengthening schemes will continue to be allocated by TfL on the result of condition surveys.

9. RBK will be seeking ongoing funds for Major Schemes, with Tolworth Broadway being the priority. RBK will also seek Major Scheme funding going forward for Kingston Ancient Market Place, Surbiton Project, and Kingston Station.

PROPOSAL

10. Officers have prepared a long list of transport initiatives within the above framework for 2013/14. This long-list represents a value greater than the indicative funding the Borough has been allocated. With the responsibility for prioritising the long list now within the Borough and not TfL, a systematic and logical methodology was developed to prioritise these schemes. This will ensure that lower priority schemes E3

are phased in for later years, and schemes which do not meet the Mayor of London’s transport Goals and Outcomes are ruled out altogether.

11. Officers have prioritised the long-list of schemes along the following basis:

• Priority schemes will be those that have already been programmed to continue into 2013/14. For example they could be schemes which will complete detailed design in 2012/13 and then require implementation in 2013/14, or could be schemes which require additional funding to complete implementation. • Consideration has been given to the Mayor of London’s transport Goals and transport Outcomes, as well as our own LIP Objectives, given that this will be where TfL make the assessment. • Consideration has been given to the value for money these schemes represent (i.e. the balance between the number of people the scheme will benefit against the cost, as well as the severity of the issue that needs to be addressed). • Consideration has also been given to the key delivery risks (practical, financial, political, public acceptance).

RECOMMENDED 2013/14 PROGRAMME

12. The recommended priorities together with a list of reserve schemes are shown in ANNEX 1 .

13. Members are asked to consider 2013/14 schemes only at this stage. The funding for other years has been summarised for completeness. Members should note that they will be able to determine the 2014/15 Programme in 2013.

14. LIP budgets for the Principal Road Maintenance Schemes, Bridge Strengthening and Major schemes being delivered in 2013/14 will be confirmed later this year.

TIMESCALE

15. South of the Borough and Kingston Town are the first in the cycle of Neighbourhood Committees to consider this report on 13 June 2012. The report then goes to Surbiton and Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Committees on 20 June 2012.

16. The views expressed by the four Neighbourhood Committees will be reported to the Place and Sustainability Committee on 20 September 2012

17. The timetable for the 2013/14 LIP funding application is set out in Figure 1 below. The key action will be to submit a scheme list to Transport for London in October 2012 (date tbc).

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Figure 1: Kingston 2013/14 LIP Funding Submission Timetable June 2012 to April 2013

Date Action Required Action

13 and 20 June 2012 Neighbourhood Committee sign-off of 2013/14 schemes 20 September 2012 Place and Sustainability Committee sign-off of 2013/14 schemes October 2012 (date tbc) TfL Submission Deadline October to December 2012 TfL review submission and discuss any issues arising from this review process

December 2012 (tbc) TfL will confirm plans for schemes/intervention delivery to enable RBK to commence planning

Early 2013 Neighbourhood committee advised of 2013/14 schemes Early 2013 Place and Sustainability Committee advised of 2013/14 schemes

April 2013 2013/14 LIP Programme commences (Year 3 of 3-year LIP2 Programme of Investment)

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

18. TfL is still reviewing LIP funding for 2013/14 and as yet is not finalised. Initial Officer discussions with TfL however suggest that the indicative LIP funding will be the minimum that the Council will be allocated.

19. The Committee will be advised of any significant changes.

20. If a scheme cannot be delivered then reserve scheme(s) will be used in its place.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

21. The schemes are framed around programme headings set out in LIP2, which has itself been subject to a Strategic Environmental Assessment.

22. Environmental impacts will nevertheless be investigated during the scheme planning, design and implementation stage.

23. The environmental implications of each scheme will be reported when reports on individual schemes are submitted to the Committee.

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NETWORK IMPLICATIONS

24. The network implications of each scheme will be reported when reports on individual schemes are submitted to the Committee

EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

25. No new policy is proposed, however the schemes are framed around programme headings set out in LIP2 where a full Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) was undertaken. Nevertheless any EqIA issues will be considered and addressed on a scheme by scheme basis.

Background papers : held by John Bolland, Service Manager, Traffic Management & Design – 020 8547 4691, e-mail: [email protected]

• LIP Funding Guidance (Transport for London) – May 2012 (tbc) • TfL LIP 3-year Allocation letter (Transport for London) – 4 November 2010 • LIP2 Public Consultation Draft Link: http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/transport_and_streets/local_implementation_plans/l ip2_public_consultation.htm

Other contributors: Chris Harte 020 8547 5962, email [email protected] Annex 1: RB Kingston Proposed LIP Schemes 2013/14

TfL Budget Heading

Neighbourhood RBKProgramme areas 2013/14Cost (£000s)

Ref. Programme / Scheme Name Scheme Details / Comments /borough-wide Corridors, Neighbourhoods supporting and measures Borough discretionary Budget 1 STRATEGIC ROUTE 1 PROGRAMME (A307) This programme will Potential measures around the Schools on Richmond Road to implement a phased package of comprehensive measures along this provide a wider western footway by the pelican crossing by Fernhill strategic corridor. This route has been determined as a priority route for School. The scheme would effectively shift the road to the east to investment in LIP2. Specific areas for investment are currently being maintain existing capacity but improve pedestrian comfort and determined 70 safety.? Kingston Town ü 2 STRATEGIC ROUTE 2 PROGRAMME (A308)- This programme will Funding will be used for junction enhancements at the London Road / implement a phased package of comprehensive measures along this Cambridge Road signal controlled intersection. Considerations will strategic corridor. Priority segments identified on this route over the next include alterations to the way in which the signals operate and /or three years include i) London Road to A2043 Cambridge Road. 125 amendments to crossing paths to simplify method of control. Kingston Town ü 3 STRATEGIC ROUTE 5 PROGRAMME (A240) - This programme will Strategic Transport Programme Strategic Transport implement a phased package of comprehensive measures along this Funding will be used for the continuation of this project from 2012/13.

strategic corridor. Priority segments identified on this route over the next Measures will include the implementation of the Ewell Road/Ditton E6 three years include i) Ewell Road, 230 Road/Kingsdowne Road junction improvement scheme. Surbiton and SOB ü 4 STRATEGIC ROUTE 6 PROGRAMME (A243) - This programme will implement a phased package of comprehensive measures along this strategic corridor. Priority segments identified on this route over the next three years include I) Brighton Road/Portsmouth Road junction 0 Future years scheme no bid for 2013/14 Surbiton ü 5 STRATEGIC CYCLING PROGRAMME - This programme will see the Further cycling schemes to be determined following the current Implementation of a range of cycling schemes along RBK's 'Strategic Review. However, Wood Street scheme which is primarily funded by Cycling Routes' identified in Strategic Cycle Review, schemes to Biking Borough money would draw upon £60k of LIP funding to include i) Wood Street (£140k) ii) Kingston- Surbiton cycle route iii) enable scheme to be completed. Other schemes may include Others schemes identified in the review 135 Kingston-Surbiton cycle route. Borough wide ü 6 STRATEGIC WALKING PROGRAMME - This programme will see the Access between Norbiton Station and Kingston Hospital is mainly implementation of a range of walking initiatives identified along RBK's within M & C Nh, but clearly benefits a far wider population. Funding 'Strategic Walking Routes'. Particular schemes are likely to include i) will be used to improve this vital interchange by removing obstructions access to Kingston Hospital ii) Kingston-Surbiton link to walking. Changes within the station would also be investigated (Walking schemes identified along Strategic Routes 1-13 will be dealt with SWtrains to ease boarding and alighting trains to see if this with as part of a package of holistic measures in the programmes money may be used in a 'match funding' manner to reduce the gap above). between train and platform. In SOB and Surbiton this budget can 50 contribute to the delivery of the Thornhill Road walking scheme. Borough wide ü Annex 1: RB Kingston Proposed LIP Schemes 2013/14

TfL Budget Heading

Neighbourhood RBKProgramme areas 2013/14Cost (£000s)

Ref. Programme / Scheme Name Scheme Details / Comments /borough-wide Corridors, Neighbourhoods supporting and measures Borough discretionary Budget 7 BUS ROUTE RELIABILITY PROGRAMME ON NON STRATEGIC ROUTES This programme will identify and subsequently implement measures which will enhance bus flows through these largely residential areas. Currently buses can be obstructed and the programme will attempt to identify solutions to address this. Routes will include those served by Hoppa services including K5 (High frequency routes will be dealt with under the Strategic Routes 1-13 programmes above) Continuation project building on improvements already made on the 21 K1 and K2 routes. Borough wide ü 8 SURBITON TOWN CENTRE PROJECT - £35k of LIP funding will be utilised to maintain momentum with the Surbiton Town Centre Project (Major Scheme), through the completion of the Brighton Road/Maple LIP funding has will be used to compliment the RBK capital funding Road Junction 35 that is being invested in this project. Surbiton ü 9 E7 SUSTAINABLE FREIGHT PROGRAMME - This programme will see the implementation of measures to minimise the impact of freight movements in residential areas. This is likely to include schemes focussed on improved signage into & within Chessington Industrial Estate from Kingston Road for all modes; investigating a lorry stand by/lay-by on Jubilee Way; measures for South Lane; improving freight access, loading and servicing arrangements at CIE, KTC, and District centres. Funding will be used for the development and implementation of local 13 small scale freight improvements across the Borough. Borough wide ü 10 The majority of bus stops within RBK will be DDA compliant by March BUS STOP ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMME - Borough-wide bus stop 2013. Members are invited to suggest locations for further Coutdown accessibility works, including improved access to Kingston hospital bus facilities in the Borough. Kingston Hospital is to be approached jointly stops with London Buses to improve bus stopping facilities within hospital grounds for K routes and LIP funding would be used to facilitate this. 41 Members are invited to support these changes. Borough wide ü Annex 1: RB Kingston Proposed LIP Schemes 2013/14

TfL Budget Heading

Neighbourhood RBKProgramme areas 2013/14Cost (£000s)

Ref. Programme / Scheme Name Scheme Details / Comments /borough-wide Corridors, Neighbourhoods supporting and measures Borough discretionary Budget 11 CYCLE PARKING PROGRAMME - Funding for this Programme will be used to support the installation of cycle parking in a range of locations where it is crucial to support the take up of cycling (and where they cant be incorporated into more holistic schemes). The Borough will seek the provision of cycle parking at shopping parades and other key public destinations as identified in LIP2; funding for the provision of secure cycle parking at train stations including New Malden, Kingston, and Tolworth; support for the installation of cycle parking at workplaces and residential developments (including Council estates). Match funding will LIP2 Appendix 18 identifies sites for improvements at Local Shopping be sought where appropriate, for example from Housing and South Parades. Opportunities will be taken to install more cycle stands in West Trains local shopping parades and at amenities where the need can be 21 identified. Borough wide ü

12 E8 KT Nh already has universal coverage of 20mph speed limit in 20 MPH PROGRAMME - Implementation of 20mph speed limit on residential roads. Some action may be required to make changes to Borough residential roads. Priority areas will be determined following the make reduced speed limits compliant with DfT guidance in which 20MPH review being carried out in 2012/13and forthcoming guidance case this funding will be called upon. A study is to be undertaken of from the DfT. whole borough in coming year, with any necessary changes reported 30 to appropriate neighbourhood committee to seek approvals. Borough wide ü 13 SMARTER VEHICLES INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME - Funding will be utilised to support the development and promotion of Car Club and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in the Borough, to help achieve the Mayor of London's goals for London-wide networks, including working with partners to implement in private car parks. Borough will investigate Funding will be used to support the roll out of car club and electric potential GLA funding sources for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure vehicle infrastructure in the Borough. Funding is also available from 10 the Plugged in Places grant Borough wide ü 14 FUTURE & RESERVE SCHEME DEVELOPMENT & MONITORING - to bring Strategic Transport schemes and Neighbourhood schemes identified in the Programmes above and below to delivery stage in Funding will be used to develop new schemes in future years and to subsequent years (or in-year for identified reserve schemes). 100 monitor the effectiveness of existing projects Borough wide ü 15 MONITORING EQUIPMENT & OTHER RESEARCH TOOLS - To help better plan for future transport investment, funding for this programme will be used to purchase cycle counters, traffic counters and air quality monitoring equipment, and to undertake residents' surveys 10 Funding will be used primarily for additional monitoring equipment. Borough wide ü Annex 1: RB Kingston Proposed LIP Schemes 2013/14

TfL Budget Heading

Neighbourhood RBKProgramme areas 2013/14Cost (£000s)

Ref. Programme / Scheme Name Scheme Details / Comments /borough-wide Corridors, Neighbourhoods supporting and measures Borough discretionary Budget 16 KINGSTON TOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENTS - Funding will be used to implement a raft of priority schemes identified by officers in partnership with the local community and members with the purpose of improving accessibility and safety for local communities. Kingston Town ü ü 17 SURBITON NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENTS - Funding will be In the past funding has been used for local safety and accessibility used to implement a raft of priority schemes identified by officers in schemes across the Borough, primarily associated with schools. partnership with the local community and members with the purpose of Schemes are to be determined by officers in discussions with schools improving accessibility and safety for local communities. prior to reports to Nh Com for approval to proceed. The focus of this programme will be on improved local access and safety schemes that Surbiton ü ü 18 250 each Neighbourhood determines as a priority (esp schemes SOUTH OF THE BOROUGH NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENTS - associated with schools). Approx £62.5k available per Neighbouhood. Funding will be used to implement a raft of priority schemes identified by In Surbiton schemes to be considered will be the completion of the E9 officers in partnership with the local community and members with the Kingsdowne Road scheme, pedestrian improvements and speed purpose of improving accessibility and safety for local communities. South of the control measures in Maple Road, enhancment of the speed control Borough ü ü Neighbourhoods Programme Neighbourhoods features in Electric Parade. 19

MALDENS & COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENTS- Funding will be used to implement a raft of priority schemes identified by officers in partnership with the local community and members with the purpose of improving accessibility and safety for local communities. Maldens and Coombe ü ü 20 CYCLE TRAINING Funding will be used for the training of cyclists of all ages and abilities. This will include delivery of basic cycle training ("bikeability levels 1& 2") to children at all primary schools and Funding will be used to train all primary school children how to cycle. increasing take up of advance cycle training for secondary school The original cost estimate of £100k likely to be insufficient given children. Funding will also be used for cycle training and activities for changes to how the scheme in managed and the additional children adults, particularly focused around increasing cycling to work. that require training and so the estimate has been increased to £110k. As in previous years School Travel Plans and parent / pupil 110 surveys will identify most schemes. Borough wide ü Annex 1: RB Kingston Proposed LIP Schemes 2013/14

TfL Budget Heading

Neighbourhood RBKProgramme areas 2013/14Cost (£000s)

Ref. Programme / Scheme Name Scheme Details / Comments /borough-wide Corridors, Neighbourhoods supporting and measures Borough discretionary Budget 21 TRAVEL AWARENESS AND INFORMATION - including residential travel planning, public transport information points. Funding will be used to increase the awareness of sustainable travel options and road safety, through campaigns and information targeted at Schools, Workplaces and Residents. The main focus of activity will be on providing practical travel information on travel options, cycle routes, walking routes, public transport options and smarter driving (car clubs, electric vehicles etc). This will also include personalised travel planning and site specific travel advice for residents in large council estates. 58 See details to the left Borough wide ü 22 WORKPLACE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Funding will be used to promote and support the development of voluntary Workplace Travel Plans by businesses within the Borough. This will focus activity on E10 Smarter Travel Programme Travel Smarter supporting existing travel plans for large businesses and travel plan networks in Kingston Town Centre, Chessington Industrial Area and Surbiton. Activity will provide support to businesses to implement measures to encourage sustainable travel such as cycle parking, showers, cycle training, walking promotion, provision of travel information, car sharing websites etc. 54 See details to the left Borough wide ü 23 SCHOOLS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Funding will be used to promote and support the ongoing development and implementation of School Travel Plans to ensure they are effective in achieving maximum modal shift. Activity will be focussed into giving greater support to those schools that experience the most significant transport problems and have the greatest potential for modal shift 61 See details to the left Borough wide ü "Integrated" Transport Total 1,424

R1 Possible sites to be considered include pelican on Richmond Rd by Osborne Rd, Eden Street by St James Rd, Villiers Rd by Fairfield RESERVE SCHEMES South, Lingfield Avenue by Crane Park. Scheme would need to Signals Removal at various locations to comply with TfL ambitions and provide suitable and acceptable alternative to safely cross to reduce RBK traffic Signals Precept contribution. pedestrians and manage traffic movements. Potentially one scheme, Member suggested schemes - members are invited to suggest areas a year might be implemented. All changes would be reported to ReserveSchemes for improvement and investigation. neighbourhood and be fully consulted with residents and the wider 50 public. ü E11 APPENDIX E

MALDENS AND COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE – 20 JUNE 2012

LATE MATERIAL FOR 2013-14 LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (LIP) FUNDING APPLICATION

REVISED RECOMMENDATION

It is RECOMMENDED that the prioritised scheme lists included in ANNEX 1 and as amended by Table 2 of the late material be supported and any comments of the Committee be reported to the Place and Sustainability Committee on 20 September 2012.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

To agree the scheme priorities for consideration by Place and Sustainability Committee on 20 September 2012.

1. The TfL 2013/14 LIP Annual Spending Submission Guidance was received by the Council on 1 June 2012 after the Committee report had been finalised. The confirmed 2013/14 LIP allocations are shown in Table 1 below:

Table 1: Confirmed 2013/14 LIP allocations for Kingston Programme Original Revised Allocation for Allocation for 2013/14 2013/14 Corridors, Neighbourhoods £1,324k £1,513k and Supporting Measures Local Transport Funding £100k £100k Principal Road n/a £484k Maintenance N.B. An application of £605k should be made (£484k + 25%) Bridge Strengthening n/a Tbc Total £1,424k £2,097k

2. With regard to the Principal Road Maintenance programme the results of the conditions surveys are being assessed and the funding will allocated to schemes when that assessment is complete.

RECOMMENDED 2013/14 PROGRAMME

3. With regard to the additional funding in the Corridors, Neighbourhoods and Supporting Measures programme, the schemes in Annex 1 have been reviewed and the proposed changes are shown in Table 2 overleaf:

Table 2

E12 Annex 1 Scheme Annex 1 Revised Change Ref 2013/14 2013/14 allocation Allocation £k £k £k 13 Smarter 10 15 +5 Vehicles infrastructure 16, 17, Neighbourhood 250 387 +137 18, 19 Improvements 20 Cycle Training 110 125 +15 21 Travel 58 70 +12 Awareness 22 Workplace 54 60 +6 Sustainable Transport 23 Schools 61 75 +14 Sustainable Transport Total 189

TIMESCALE

Figure 1 (Revised): Kingston 2013/14 LIP Funding Submission Timetable - June 2012 to April 2013

Date Action Required Action

13 and 20 June 2012 Neighbourhood Committee sign-off of 2013/14 schemes 20 September 2012 Place and Sustainability Committee sign- off of 2013/14 schemes 5 October 2012 TfL Submission Deadline October to December 2012 TfL review submission and discuss any issues arising from this review process December 2012 (tbc) TfL will confirm plans for schemes/intervention delivery to enable RBK to commence planning Early 2013 Neighbourhood committee advised of 2013/14 schemes Early 2013 Place and Sustainability Committee advised of 2013/14 schemes April 2013 2013/14 LIP Programme commences (Year 3 of 3-year LIP2 Programme of Investment)

Additional Background papers : held by John Bolland, Service Manager, Traffic Management & Design – 020 8547 4691, e-mail: [email protected] • TfL 2013/14 LIP Annual Spending Submission Guidance received 1 June 2012 F1 APPENDIX F

MALDENS AND COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2012

BEECHCROFT AVENUE AND CARDINAL CRESCENT - REVIEW OF IMPACT OF YELLOW LINE WAITING RESTRICTIONS

REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLACE

SUMMARY

A combination of double and single Yellow line waiting restrictions were introduced into the above roads to resolve access concerns for Emergency Service and large vehicles. Concerns were raised by residents in nearby Dickerage Road that the yellow lines would result in additional parking being displaced into their road and as such they have been included within the review area.

RECOMMENDATIONS

It is RECOMMENDED that members note the content of the review and approve

1. no further alterations are made to the existing yellow lines; 2. the monitoring of vehicle speeds is continued; 3. the introduction of an advisory white bar marking scheme in Dickerage Rd, as set out in paragraphs 13 and 14.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

To maintain the improved conditions in Beechcroft Avenue and Cardinal Crescent and address overhanging parking issues in Dickerage Road by the introduction of an advisory white bar scheme.

BACKGROUND

1. A residents petition in the above roads raised concerns regarding parking on Beechcroft Avenue and Cardinal Crescent obstructing access for large vehicles including emergency services, refuse vehicles and deliveries. The petition raised further concerns regarding parked cars obstructing residents’ access into and out of their driveways, and obstruction of visibility at the junction of Beechcroft Avenue with Cardinal Crescent.

2. A consultation was carried out with those residents and this Neighbourhood approved the implementation of a scheme introducing double yellow lines as vehicles enter Beechcroft Avenue and single yellow lines around the inside part of the oval of Beechcroft Avenue and Cardinal Crescent.

3. When the Traffic Management Order was advertised a number of objections were received all from residents who live in Dickerage Road. In general the concerns were that the two roads dealt with should not have been looked at in isolation and the issues and impact on Dickerage Road should have been considered. It was highlighted that the original petition issue had been around access and that F2 Beechcroft Avenue and Cardinal Crescent are linked in that, as they both need to gain access from Dickerage Road.

4. It was not considered that Dickerage Road suffers the same access issues and as such it was agreed that any potential parking displacement could be monitored following the implementation of the yellow lines. Before the yellow lines were introduced parking surveys were carried out to gain a snapshot of parking behaviour prior to the implementation of the lines. The follow up surveys have yet to be completed and it is hoped these will be completed in time to provide a verbal update to the Committee.

CONSULTATION & RESPONSES

5. A consultation letter and questionnaire (Annex 1) were delivered to the residents of Beechcroft Avenue (80 letters – 32 replies 40%) and Cardinal Crescent (34 – 12 replies, 35%) to assess their views of how effective the yellow lines had been. The letter was also sent to residents in Dickerage Road (84 -26 replies, 31%), between The Triangle Roundabout and Coombe Lane West, to get their views on how the lines had impacted on their road. In total 198 letters were sent out and to date 44 responses have been received (35%).

6. The Questionnaire set out to establish whether the yellow lines had been effective in addressing the original access issues highlighted and to that end the letter and questionnaire were also sent out to the Emergency Services and Veolia, the Council’s refuse collection partner. These responses will be updated verbally on the night of the Neighbourhood committee.

7. Question 2 asked if access had generally improved along the affected roads and the following responses were received:- • Beechcroft Avenue 29 yes, 3 no; 0 no change • Cardinal Crescent 12 yes; 0 no; 0 no change • Dickerage Road 1 yes; 19 no; 4 no change and 2 no answers

8. Question 3 addressed the issue of increased speeding and it was considered that this only affected Beechcroft and Cardinal where the on-street parking has been restricted to one side of the road, so the potential for speeding was far greater here. Most responses from Dickerage Rd stated either don’t know or there was no reply, so these results have been left out. In response to Question 3 has speeding become an issue the following responses were received:-

• Beechcroft Avenue 6 yes; 22 no; 4 no change • Cardinal Crescent 4 yes; 7 no; 1 no change

9. Question 4 asked residents if conditions entering and leaving private driveways had got any better or worse since the introduction of the yellow lines. The responses for these have been presented on a road by road basis :-

Beechcroft Avenue • Got better 11 yes; 5 no; 16 no change or no comment • Got worse 10 yes; 6 no; 17 no change

Cardinal Crescent • Got better 3 yes; 1 no; 4 no change or no comment • Got worse 3 yes; 2 no; 5 no change or no comment F3

Dickerage Road • Got better 0 yes; 11 no; 15 no change or no comment • Got worse 21 yes; 1 no; 4 no change or no comment

10. Question 5 related to whether residents would like to see white bar markings painted between driveways in the road to address the access problem:-

• Beechcroft Avenue 11 yes; 8 no; 13 no change or no answer • Cardinal Crescent 5 yes; 5 no; 2 no change or no answer • Dickerage Road 18 yes; 6 no; 2 no change or no answer

OFFICERS FEEDBACK

11. The on-street parking conditions have been monitored on a regular basis and officers have met with the original lead petitioners to get their feedback on the measures. It is considered that the yellow lines have been effective in addressing the original access concerns set out in the petition and the views of the emergency services will be reported once they have been received. However, colleagues who managed the Refuse Collection Contract have reported that no access issues have been highlighted since the changes.

12. Officers were concerned that managing the on-street parking and restricting it one side of the road might lead to an increase in vehicle speeds, and although no speed surveys have been completed yet site visits suggest that this has not become an issue. The general feedback to question 3 seems to support this and it is not proposed to take any action on this at present, but some speed surveys will be carried out to monitor the speeds.

13. One of the major concerns related to the possible displacement of on-street parking from Beechcroft Avenue and Cardinal Crescent into Dickerage Road. The knock-on effect form this could have lead to an increase in vehicles parking and overhanging private driveways. The completion of the Parking Beat surveys will help establish the extent of nay parking displacement and if the surveys are completed before Committee a verbal update will be provided. The responses to question 4 for Dickerage Rd clearly indicate that resident’s who replied, believe that conditions getting into and out of their private drives had got worse.

14. The responses to Question 5 show that there is support for the introduction of an advisory white bar marking scheme in Dickerage Road. This may help address the poor parking behaviour that is being reported, making the accesses into and out of drives difficult. The parking beat surveys will help to identify locations where these parking issues are occurring and to design layouts accordingly. This scheme would be drawn up in conjunction with members, before being circulated to the residents.

15. A number of residents who responded also chose to provide additional information and comment and a summary of these will be provided for members in advance of the Committee meeting.

16. Officers recommend that:- • no further action is taken over the extents of the Yellow Lines, • traffic speeds are monitored in Beechcroft Avenue and Cardinal Crescent F4 • an advisory parking scheme is introduced in Dickerage Road, between The Triangle and Coombe Lane West.

VIEWS OF THE EMERGENCY SERVICES

17. The views of the Emergency Services will be provided verbally to the Neighbourhood Committee on the night of the meeting.

TIMESCALE

18. If the Committee approve the introduction of the advisory parking scheme it is anticipated that this would be introduced in September 2012.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

19. The advisory parking scheme would be funded from the Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Traffic Management budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

20. There are no environmental implications arising from this report.

NETWORK IMPLICATIONS

21. There are no environmental implications arising from this report.

Background papers : held by Ian Price, Project Engineer, tel 020 8547 5934, e-mail: [email protected]

Scheme Petition report to 30 th March 2011 Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood TMO objections report to 26 th September 2011 Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood

G1 APPENDIX G

MALDENS AND COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2012

ADVISORY PARKING SCHEMES REVIEW FOR ARUNDEL ROAD AND CROWN ROAD/WOODLANDS AVENUE (PART)

REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLACE

SUMMARY

Advisory parking schemes have been in operation in Arundel Road and Crown Road and part of woodlands Avenue for 12 months and 6 months respectively. The schemes were introduced to help address residents parking issues, where vehicles were overhanging private driveways making it difficult to get into and out of their driveways. The reports sets out the feedback received from the residents in the above roads.

RECOMMENDATIONS

It is RECOMMENDED that members note the content of the review and agree the use of the process set out in paragraphs 12 – 14 when considering any future parking issues affecting access to private driveways.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

To formalise a Neighbourhood-wide process for dealing with the growing problems of vehicles parking and overhanging private driveways.

BACKGROUND

1. Two advisory parking schemes were recently introduced in the Neighbourhood, both in the Coombe Vale ward to address a similar parking problem. Arundel Road is close to the existing Controlled Parking Zone that operates around Kingston Hospital, and as such gets heavily parked by commuters and hospital staff. This parking originally created an access issue and lead to the introduction of a single yellow line restriction on the north side of the road. This provided improved access along the road but unfortunately resulted in an intensification of parking on the south side of the road, where cars often parked making access difficult and on occasion blocking driveways.

2. Residents were concerned at the problems caused by vehicles parking too close to driveways, making access often difficult and occasionally impossible. The scheme involved the use of advisory road markings to indicate to people where they should be parking.

3. Similar parking issues occurred in Crown Road and the northern part of Woodlands Avenue, however this parking appeared to be associated with parking at school pick up and drop off times for Coombe Hill School. Whilst the parking may not have lasted for the same period of the day the impact of making access difficult and on occasion blocking driveways was the same.

G2 4. For both areas two alternative layouts were put in place on the ground to determine which advisory scheme would help address the problem better. They were:-

Option 1 layout relies only on bar markings across every driveway and is being trialed as a visually less intrusive alternative that may be more appropriate in certain areas;

Option 2, which has been used elsewhere, marks the advisory parking bays and protects driveways with a solid white line bar markings

5. These markings are not enforceable, although experience elsewhere has shown them to be very effective at several locations in the north of the borough in Kingston Town Neighbourhood at Tudor Drive and Albany Park Road.

6. Requests are still received on individual basis for residents looking understandably to resolve their own access issues. When the white bar marking is used in isolation it is not usually effective because the appearance of the road marking in a road, on its own does not send the message to those parking that this is something they need to respect. Drivers are more aware than ever of what restrictions are enforceable and which are advisory, and where isolated bar markings were provided they have tended to get ignored. The provision of a white bar marking used to create a level of expectation from the affected resident that the parking issue would be resolved, only to find the situation no better and not enforceable. This has lead, in some instances to an increase in frustration for the resident.

CONSULTATION & RESPONSES

7. A consultation letter and questionnaire (Annex 1) were delivered to the residents of Arundel Road (76 letters – 32 replies/42%) and Crown Road (15 – 5/33%) and Woodlands Avenue (18 – 11/61%) to assess their views of how effective the advisory parking schemes had been. A total number of 109 letters were delivered and to date 48 (44%) responses have been received.

8. The Questionnaire set out to establish whether the advisory schemes had been effective in addressing obstruction to driveways and which of the options was the most successful.

9. In response to Question 1, which asked whether the instances of obstructive parking had been reduced, the following responses were received for Arundel Road.

Yes, Yes, No Made No significantly a little Change worse answer Arundel Rd 20 7 4 0 1 Crown 1 4 0 0 0 Road Woodland 8 2 0 1 0 Avenue Total 29 13 4 1 1 responses

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10. In response to Question 2, which of the two options was most effective the following answers were received

Option 1 Option 2 Neither No No Bars only Bars/Bays opinion answer Arundel 7 15 4 4 2 Road Crown 0 5 0 0 0 Road Woodland 0 9 2 0 0 Avenue Total 7 29 6 4 2 responses

OFFICERS FEEDBACK

11. The feedback received from the local residents has been that the schemes have been effective, and it can be seen from the responses to Question 1 that 42 of the responses acknowledged an improvement within the area, with 29 of those who responded stating the improvement was significant. It can also be seen from the responses to question 2 that of the two options used, the scheme that included the white bar markings and parking bay areas, i.e. Option 2 was very well supported with 29 responses.

12. It is considered that the measures that have been introduced have been effective in identifying to people who park in the area, where they should and shouldn’t park. It is worth highlighting that the measures used are only advisory markings, and it is believed that because they have been introduced over a whole section of road that those visitors looking for somewhere to park are most likely to take note of them. Officers have been concerned for some time that white bar markings used in isolation are likely to be disregarded soon after their introduction, and experience has shown this to be the case in some circumstances. It is also considered that from time to time there will be people who park indiscriminately no matter what restrictions are put in place, and as such providing an area wide scheme is more likely to be successful.

13. Officers believe that requests for isolated white bar markings should not be considered, but that measure should only be considered where roads or sections of roads have demonstrated local support for such measures.

14. Officers recommend that:- • Where local issues exist of parking overhanging driveways that the residents are informed that an advisory parking scheme will only be considered where there is a demonstration in support for such a scheme from a significant percentage of the road. • White bar markings will not be provided in isolation, as this not an efficient or effective way of managing on-street parking issues.

TIMESCALE

15. There are no recommended outcomes to be acted on at this time.

G4 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

16. Any future proposals for advisory parking schemes would be funded from the Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Traffic Management budget. This would represent an issue if there were a large number of roads requesting advisory schemes, as the Neighbourhood Budget is only £10,000 and each scheme would cost approximately £400 - £500. Any proposed advisory scheme would therefore be reported through the Neighbourhood Committee to allow members to approve any new schemes.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

17. There are no environmental implications arising from this report.

NETWORK IMPLICATIONS

18. There are no environmental implications arising from this report.

Background papers : held by Ian Price, Project Engineer, tel 020 8547 5934, e-mail: [email protected]

H1 APPENDIX H

MALDENS AND COOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2012

HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND

REPORT BY THE HEAD OF CULTURAL SERVICES AND LIFELONG LEARNING

SUMMARY

Kingston is currently a priority borough for applications to the Heritage Lottery Fund. Since 2009, investment of £1,244,200 has been secured for the borough through successful lottery applications. The Heritage Lottery Fund is introducing a more extensive programme of funding opportunities and encouraging further applications.

RECOMMENDATIONS

It is RECOMMENDED that

1. progress in drawing funding into the borough through the Heritage Lottery Fund is noted;

2. community organisations and local heritage projects which might be eligible for funding are identified; and

3. consideration is given to nominating a Member or Members to attend a seminar on the funding opportunities scheduled for Monday 25 June 2012 at the King Charles Centre.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS To ensure that funding opportunities are maximised for the Neighbourhood

BACKGROUND

1. The Heritage Lottery Fund informed Kingston Council in spring 2010 that “As part of our efforts to address inequalities in funding amongst London's boroughs, the Heritage Lottery Fund will be making the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames a geographical priority area. This will involve significant additional support from HLF's London Development Team for applicants and infrastructure groups in the borough for at least 2 years.”

2. After an initial meeting with HLF, a series of seminars was established where partners, members, voluntary and community organisations had the opportunity to air their proposals and discuss these with representatives from HLF prior to a submission.

3. Heritage Lottery Fund strategic aims are to:

• help people to learn about their own and other people’s heritage (Learning) • conserve the UK’s diverse heritage for present and future generations to experience and enjoy (Conservation) • help more people, and a wider range of people, to take an active part in and make decisions about their heritage (Participation) H2

HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS

HLF Awards for RB Kingston upon Thames

4. The following table identifies the projects which have been approved since the Borough was awarded priority status (also, for reference, the Stage 1 All Saints award is included which pre-dates the priority status):

Title Applicant Decision Award date All Saints Church All Saints Church 2009 £48,200 All Saints Church All Saints Church 2011 £899,000 Kingston at Leisure: The hidden RBK 2010 £28,600 records of the town’s clubs and societies Muybridge in Focus RBK 2010 £49,700 Our Hidden Heritage – Seething The Community 2010 £47,800 Wells Water and the defeat of Brain Cholera Hogsmill archaeology Kingston upon 2011 £28,400 Thames Archaeological Society From Zanzibar with Cloves African Positive 2011 £49,100 Outlook Kingston Aviation Centenary Project Hawker 2011 £49,500 Association Poppy Stories Bounce Theatre 2010 £19,000 Sensing Cesar Sakoba KC 2011 £24,900 Iris Murdoch archives Kingston 2012 £107,300 University TOTAL £1,351,500.

5. Since the beginning of 2012 a number of further projects have been submitted. These include a successful bid by Kingston University to extend their Iris Murdoch collection.

HLF FUNDING PROGRAMMES

6. HLF offer a number of different funds. Included in these are several which are suitable for smaller local projects. The full range of programmes can be accessed at the HLF website http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/programmes.aspx .

Three examples of the programmes are given overleaf:

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All Our Stories: programme budget - grants from £3,000 to £10,000

7. All Our Stories is an opportunity for everyone to get involved in their heritage. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has developed ‘All Our Stories’ in support of the BBC’s The Great British Story – A People’s History - presented by Michael Wood, the new series will be broadcast on BBC 2.

8. Funding is available for the following types of activity: § exploring and learning about heritage: Visits to places like historic buildings, landscapes, parks, burial grounds, museums, archaeological sites or industrial heritage sites like railways. § using collections like archives, libraries and museums, including collections held by people in the community. § talking to people who know about heritage or holding workshops, talks and sessions exploring people’s memories. § recording things like people’s memories or local wildlife; scanning old photographs and documents; archaeological digs or surveying historic buildings. Applications for this programme need to be received by 31 July 2012.

Your Heritage: programme budget - £3,000 to £100,000

9. The ‘Your Heritage’ programme offers grants between £3,000 and £100,000 inclusive for projects that relate to the local, regional or national heritage of the UK (except the Channel Islands and Isle of Man). We welcome applications that help people to learn about, look after and celebrate heritage in a fun and enjoyable way. The programme has three aims which relate to learning, conservation and participation: To receive a grant projects must help people to learn about their own and other people’s heritage. The project must also do either or both of the following: § conserve the UK’s diverse heritage for present and future generations to experience and enjoy. § help more people, and a wider range of people, to take an active part in and make decisions about heritage. This is a rolling programme with no deadline for applications.

Young Roots: programme budget - £3,000 to £50,000

10. Young Roots is a grant programme designed to engage young people aged 11-25 with their heritage. Young Roots projects stem directly from the interest and ideas of young people, who are supported by youth and heritage organisations to develop skills, build confidence, and connect with their local communities. To receive a Young Roots grant, projects must relate to the varied heritage of the UK and: § provide new opportunities for a wider range of young people aged 11 to 25 to learn about their own and others’ heritage; § allow young people to lead and take part in creative and engaging activities; § develop partnerships between youth organisations and heritage organisations; § create opportunities to celebrate young people’s achievements in the project and share their learning with the wider community. Projects must also create new opportunities for young people to either: § volunteer in heritage; or § gain skills in identifying, recording, interpreting or caring for heritage.

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TIMESCALE

11. Most Heritage lottery programmes remain open; however, Kingston’s status as a priority borough is not guaranteed to last beyond 2012. . A seminar will be held with our HLF Development Officer on Monday 25 June at the King Charles Centre, Holyfield Road in Surbiton from 4 – 7pm to provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to identify which scheme would be most suitable for their project, and to provide advice on the process.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

12. There is no cost to the council or partner organisations in submitting bids, and no matched funding required for most programmes. There are substantial benefits to the borough in maximising external revenue.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

13. Several of the programmes have the potential to improve the preservation and sustainability of the built environment and local parks, and to improve residents’ understanding of the historical significance and impact of the environment on our lives.

Background papers – held by the author of report, Scott Herbertson, Head of Cultural Services and Lifelong Learning, e-mail: [email protected] tel 020 8547 5267 • Correspondence with HLF Development officers

I1 Agenda Annex

Information Items – Localism Neighbourhood Manager’s Update

Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood Community Plan

The Neighbourhood Committee adopted the Neighbourhood Community Plan in June 2010. The Plan gives communities a voice, and addresses priorities identified by residents of the Neighbourhood through Neighbourhood Open Days and other engagement opportunities. The Plan demonstrates to residents the importance of engaging with Members, as decisions are made around service provision through the Neighbourhood Committee, reflecting local need. The existence of the Plan provides local opportunities for people to identify their needs in a local setting with their local Members who know and understand their residents. The Committee last received a progress report in November 2011.

Copies of the latest Neighbourhood Community Plan progress report will be circulated at the meeting and available with the agenda online.

Comprehensive Neighbourhood Strategy

The Neighbourhood Committee endorsed the establishment of the cross-party Strategic Working Group (SWG) at its meeting in November 2011, to lead on work to develop a Comprehensive Neighbourhood Strategy in order that Maldens & Coombe is developed using a coordinated approach. The SWG has met twice since then, and this Information Item provides a progress update.

The Neighbourhood Committee will recall that the feedback from the Mayor of London’s office on the unsuccessful Outer London Fund bids was that the proposals were not linked to a long term, local strategy. The SWG is focused on developing a Strategy that will identify the key priorities and aspirations, to maximise future funding and investment opportunities and guide future development.

The group initially focused on identifying key issues and priorities across the Neighbourhood, with many being located in New Malden. As a result, the SWG has agreed the focus of the Strategy will be on New Malden Town Centre in the first instance.

Work has been undertaken and at the SWG meeting in May, the group discussed the progress made in preparing background information for the Strategy document, including setting out the purpose of the Strategy, the process and a Communication and Consultation Plan.

Over the summer the SWG will be seeking the views of local residents and businesses to ensure the priorities and aspirations set out in the Strategy reflect local I2 views. This will include a stall at the Malden Fortnight Craft Fair on Saturday 7 th July, and further information about opportunities for local people to give their views will be available on the RBK Neighbourhood webpage soon.

INFORMATION ITEM

Neighbourhood Community Plan The Neighbourhood Community Plan sets out residents priorities and ideas for improvement in Maldens and Coombe. The priorities have been identified through consultation at Neighbourhood Open Days and other community events. The Plan includes actions that will be implemented by the Council and its partners (public and voluntary) to meet residents needs. The Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood Committee ( local I3 Councillors) will use its role as local decision makers to ensure that residents views, through this Neighbourhood Community Plan, are listened to and acted on.

The Neighbourhood Committee is always seeking to hear the views of local people and to involve residents in the decision making process. This Neighbourhood Community Plan will be continuously updated as more people get involved and express their views.

There are a number of ways residents can influence local decision making through local Councillors as community leaders.

Contact the Neighbourhood Manager – Hannah Rees, for more information.

[email protected] Tel: 0208 547 5937 Facebook : Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood Group

Ref Priority Action Progress (October 2011- June 2012)

1 Involving the Community 1.1 Need more Monitor the range of youth provision at Youth The new Tennis/Cricket/Golf facility at Dickerage activities for Centres in the neighbourhood: Adventure Playground is now open, which has increased young people • Dickerage Adventure Playground the range of facilities available. • Fountain Youth Project • Kingsnympton Youth Centre Kingsnympton Youth Centre has now extended its • Venner Youth Centre programme and is running wall climbing and music workshops in addition to its other youth activities. It is also looking at developing more activities for the younger age group. 1.2 Research voluntary sector youth provision in the Details of all voluntary groups providng services for neighbourhood, and promote it. young people are now available on the Kingston Web I4 Site:

http://www.kingston.gov.uk/positive_activities_master.pdf

1.3 Establish the existing level and explore the Posters outlining youth provision for young people to be possibility of youth service provision in Kingston developed and included in Neighbourhood news letters, Vale area. as well as being distributed locally.

1.5 Increase Explore ways young people can influence service The Neighbourhood Open Day organised in partnership involvement of provision and feed their views into the with Burlington Schools on February 29 th offered an young people in Neighbourhood Committee opportunity for children to give their views. Attendees influencing local were asked to complete a survey to find out what they decision making liked, and what their issues are in the neighbourhood. This included a number of children, ensuring their views are involved and fed into decision making.

The Neighbourhood Manager and Neighbourhood Chair will be attending a Schools Cluster meeting with the Heads of all the schools in the Neighbourhood to explore greater links with the Neighbourhood and to promote the Neighbourhood Open Days.

Young people in the Neighbourhood have taken part in the consultation of the Children & Young People’s Plan which will influence service delivery across the Borough.

1.6 Using planned processes, work with partners to The Equalities and Community Engagement Team (joint ensure young people’s views are fed into activities. RBK/NHS funded) are leading on this initiative, but due Starting with the PCT leading on a Participatory to capacity issues the date starting the Kingsnympton Needs Assessment (PNA)* in the Kingsnympton Estate work is being reviewed. The Team are currently Estate and Cumberland House. leading on the One Norbiton pilot project.

I5 1.7 Increase Establish a Neighbourhood Community Plan that Neighbourhood Community Plan approved by opportunities for addresses the priorities and ideas for improvements Committee in June 2010. residents to have identified by residents through community The Plan is continuously updated as new engagement their say / engagement. This will include working in activities take place, new priorities are identified, and influence how partnership with others to meet local needs. existing ones actioned and completed. services are delivered in the neighbourhood

1.8 Neighbourhood Open Days across the A Neighbourhood Open Day was held on February 29 th , neighbourhood that give residents information about jointly organised with Burlington Schools to celebrate the services (RBK, partners, voluntary sector) and the opening of their new Great Hall. The day was a great opportunity to identify priorities and issues in the success, with over 200 parents, children and residents neighbourhood. To be tied in with existing events attending during the afternoon to find out information being organised to maximise attendance. about local services in the area, and give their views. Attendees were asked to complete a survey to find out what they liked, and what their issues are in the neighbourhood. Further Open Days are planned for later in the year, including a presence at the Malden Fortnight Craft Fair in July.

1.9 Establish a Neighbourhood Community Panel (this The Neighbourhood Community Panel was introduced in can take many forms including meetings and e- August 2010, and provides the most direct opportunity communication). for people to engage with and support the Neighbourhood Committee in the local democratic process. In March 2012, the Neighbourhood Committee endorsed changes that will see discussion events linked to the themes identified in the Neighbourhood Community Plan taking place. These aim to encourage greater participation by communities, working directly with Councillors to influence service delivery through the Neighbourhood Community Plan to improve service provision, deliver local services in response to local need

and in the most cost effective and efficient manner I6 possible. Planning is underway to arrange themed meetings based on the priorities identified in the Neighbourhood Community Plan.

1.10 Offer new ways of communication as well as The Neighbourhood Facebook group is maintained and traditional ones – E bulletin, Neighbourhood updated at least twice a week, with contributions Facebook page, updated Neighbourhood page on including news from RBK and community events and the RBK website and links to partners sites. information relevant to the Neighbourhood posted. There are currently 44 members of the group.

The E-bulletin ‘Neighbourhood Matters’ is produced quarterly and emailed to over 200 residents across the neighbourhood. It is also posted on the RBK website and the Facebook page. 1.11 Support initiatives Support and encourage community led initiatives The Neighbourhood Committee supports community led that encourage such as the New Malden Christmas Lights switch initiatives through regular Neighbourhood Grants to greater on, hanging baskets and Malden Fortnight, as well organisations for projects that contribute to the well- community spirit as Residents Associations and arts/culture through being of the neighbourhood. in the advice and funding. neighbourhood The Neighbourhood Manager has been actively supporting and advising the New Malden Rotary Club prior to the launch of their fundraising drive for the replacement of the Christmas Lights on the High Street.

The Neighbourhood Manager supports and provides advice to a range of local groups including the Malden Fortnight Committee, Resident Associations, local websites and businesses. 1.12 Develop relations Beverley Ward Safer Neighbourhood Police Team The Police have a number of Korean volunteers who I7 between the (SNT) to develop initiatives. now work from the CI Tower Police patrol base, and Korean have established good links with the Korean Embassy. community and Promote the New Malden Business Forum to the other Korean business community to encourage Significant work has been undertaken particularly with communities in involvement. Korean businesses to develop greater links with the New Malden other communities in New Malden. As a result, a number of Korean businesses are involved with the group developing the New Malden Business Community (NMBC) work, including Korea Foods.

We now have two Korean businesses who attend the New Malden Business Community (NMBC) Meetings – one of whom has agreed to represent and feedback to the wider Korean business community in New Malden. Korea Foods have hosted a meeting of the NMBC in their boardroom. We also have contact with the Marketing Director of “The Euro Journal”, a Korean newspaper.

Partnership work with the Equalities & Community Engagement Team at RBK has led to communications with Korean community members over the possibility of setting up TB awareness work.

The Police SNT are holding regular community meetings with the Tamil business owners in the area, who are also being encouraged to engage with the New Malden Business Forum.

2 Community Safety 2.1 Young people Through partners such as the Police and Youth The Police have established a Neighbourhood Action I8 hanging around Service support and monitor the provision of Group for Maldens & Coombe that meets every two diversionary activities months. The Sargeants and Neighbourhood Manager meet and discuss the priorities in the Neighbourhood Community Plan and ward based Police priorities, and work in partnership to resolve them. Currently work is underway with the Youth Service to address ASB issues in particular locations.

The Youth Service have extended their programme of activities taking place at the Kingsnympton Centre, including liaising with the voluntary sector and AFC Wimbledon with regard to providing additional sports activities. 2.2 Support activities to reduce fear of crime amongst As a result of feedback, New Malden now has it’s own businesses. radio channel on the Grip Retail Radio system, whereas previously it was operating on the same channel as Kingston Town Centre. There is still low take up by businesses in New Malden. The Police monitor Grip on a daily basis. Retail Radio is a radio network joining retailers, CCTV and the Police together to improve communication links.

The New Malden Business Watch is now well established. As a result a number of initiatives have been implemented including setting up a process to make local businesses aware of persistant shoplifters, and distributed hundreds of crime prevention anti-theft bells to shoppers in New Malden. I9 3 Improving the Environment 3.1 Ensure Performance information for waste, grass cutting, Matt Jezzard (Service Manager – Streetscene) gave a Streetscene recycling, environmental related calls to the Contact well received presentation at the March Neighbourhood Services are Centre etc to be reported at a Neighbourhood level. Committee meeting. This covered performance delivered that information for Streetscene and Waste services and meet future work relevant to the Neighbourhood. Neighbourhood need and raise Russell Anthony (Contact Centre Manager) attended the awareness of February Neighbourhood Committee meeting and service provision. reported on levels and types of enquiries, and satisfaction levels. 3.2 Maintain and Tackle graffiti hotspots using the Community Since October 2011 there have been 12 Community improve the Payback scheme, informed by Cllrs and residents. Payback taskings within the neighbourhood. These took excellent place at: • environmental Robin Hood Way • Hogsmill Walk (twice) appearance of • Old Malden the • Blagdon Rd Neighbourhood. • Beverely Road • Dickerage Park mural (twice) • Coombe Road/The Cut (four times) 3.5 Help, facilitate and support local groups and Streetscene and Green Spaces officers have been individuals to develop projects (including seeking supporting and working with Worcester Park Baptist funding) Church in The Avenue, Worcester Park. The Church were keen to improve the land between the Church building and the main Malden Road, which is RBK owned. They had committed volunteers who were I10 willing to cut back trees, restore the flower beds and plant evergreen and colourful shrubs. In early February RBK laid a new path, and arranged for the debris on the land to be cleared, as well as topsoiling and seeding the grassed area. The project was completed before Easter, and is a vast improvement.

The Cromwell Road Area Home Zone Group (CAHZA). Officers continue to support and work with the group to help them achieve their aims, including resolving long standing issues including fencing, overgrown hedges and traffic related queries. The Group are also working with Quadron to write a bid for Lottery funding to fence and path the playground area.

4 Local Economy 4.1 Support the Develop the Shopping Local website to include The Shopping Local website continues to be supported economic shopping parades. and publicised, and is featured in each edition of the regeneration of Neighbourhood Matters e-newsletter. Renewed local areas to leafletting of residents and visitors to the High Street sustain their took place in conjunction with the leafleting for the viability for the Christmas Car Park initiative. The website continues to benefit of local be supported in other Neighbourhoods and it is hoped residents. that the combined pages across a number of neighbourhoods will eventually create a critical mass for the website – thus exponentially increasing its popularity.

4.2 Support the New Malden Business Forum The New Malden Business Forum continues to be supported and is regulary attended by 15 plus I11 businesses. Meetings take place in New Malden High Street on a quarterly basis. Officers, Councillors and the local Safer Neighbourhood Team also attend each meeting . A separate group, led by the businesses themselves has been establishd – the New Malden Business Community. Currently the two groups continue to run in parallel for the time being, whilst the needs of businesses in relation to the provision, is established.

Support the economic uplift of New Malden High Strategic Working Group (SWG) established to lead on Street development of a Neighbourhood Strategy, initially focusing on the Town Centre of New Malden.

The SWG membership is cross party, and with senior officers from across RBK. A list of initial priorities has been identified by the group, with the next stage being to seek the views of local businesses and residents through focused consultation. The Neighbourhood Committee received an update report at the March meeting and agreed to ring fence any underspend from 2011/12 towards work to achieve this project.

A New Malden Business Community has been created to encourage businesses to participate in taking control of

the destiny of their High Street. The group have met I12 each month for the last 3 months and the participation of businesses is strong and enthusiastic. The group are pursuing the concept of a New Malden based Farmer’s Market and adopting a formal structure of constitution, officers etc. in case the bona fides are needed to attract funding at a later stage. Ad interim, the group will operate informally.

Some work has been done around recording all of the business outlets in New Malden High Street and where it exists, details of landlords and freeholders of the High Street have been recorded for possible future consultation.

5 Transport and Highways 5.1 Improve quality of Seek to tackle safety and congestion at hotspots Areas investigated since last update include Beechcroft life by tackling identified by residents (through community Avenue area; Coombe Rise; Dunbar Road and issues such as engagement or petitions) by developing schemes for Beresford Road; Malden Manor shopping parade. safety, Committee consideration (to encourage involvement congestion and of residents 40% response rate in any consultation Review of measures introduced in Beechcroft Avenue parking. is required before a scheme can go ahead, unless and Caridnal Crescent to address safety and access of an urgent health & safety reason). issues currently being undertaken. Feedback to June 20 th Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Committee.

Traffic Management Order for Coombe Rise to has been advertised and no objections received. Works planned for June 2012.

Experimental Traffic Order has been made for the Residents Parking Scheme – letter for residents sent out I13 end of May explaining the situation.

Parking concerns have been identified by local shopkeepers at Malden Manor Shopping parade which is affecting the viability of local businesses. A Traffic Management Order to address the commuter parking issue has been advertised and no substantive objections received. Works are being planned for end of June/early July 2012.

Measures to address Traffic and congestion in Mount Road approved in the form of extension to One way system in place in west part of Chestnut Grove. Works delayed but due for completion end of May 2012.

School Decant from Christchurch Primary site on Elm Road to the playing field site opposite Corpus Christi school at the west end of Chestnut Grove has created a high level of stress and concern from both residents and parents in the area. It is proposed that there will be Resident/School/Parent and Ward cllr meetings to monitor and assess traffic and safety conditions once the new school buildings are in place. 5.2 Encourage Take part in traffic management schemes in the Parking and cars overhanging private driveways was residents and neighbourhood where they are supported by local flagged up as a big problem in Arundel Rd and also businesses to residents and/ or safety is a factor (to encourage Crown Rd and Woodlands Avenue. An experiment has participate in involvement of residents 40% response rate in any been carried out using two advisory schemes at the public consultation is required before a scheme can go above locations to improve local parking conditions. A consultations on ahead, unless of an urgent health & safety reason). consultation on these two schemes has been held and a specific traffic feedback report will go to June 20 th Maldens and management Coombe Neighbourhood Committee schemes. I14 Oustanding issue: Consultation on area-wide parking issues for Beverley Rd and Dukes Avenue to be distributed in June/July 2012 and reported back to September 2012 Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Committee.

Malden Manor School Safety Scheme – residents will be encouraged to complete questionnaire and attend public meeting to discuss options to address serious congestion and safety issues that occur during school times. 5.3 Encourage Partners such as TfL, South West Trains and The Council hold regular Liaison Meetings with Bus and residents and neighbouring Authorities will be encouraged to Train operators and TfL. This presents an opportuntity businesses to circulate initiatives as widely as possible to ensure for Resident Associations to table their issues either in engage on public residents are given the opportunity to express their person or through the Neighbourhood Engineering transport issues views. Residents associations will be encouraged to Team, as appropriate. in the feedback ongoing issues and concerns. neighbourhood. 5.4 Raise awareness Neighbourhood Committee is asked to consider the The 2012/13 Neighbourhood Planned Maintenance amongst priority list of proposed works on an annual basis. programme was agreed by the Committee at its residents and The priority list is produced by the Neighbourhood’s February meeting and this included a proportion of the businesses that Street Scene Team based on the national standard additional revenue funding received last year of the UKpms condition surveys, reported problems from £211,000. Neighbourhood residents, motorists and Cllrs and the amount of There has again been an increase in RBK revenue Committee responsive maintenance being carried out. funding for Planned Maintenance of £650,000 this year to be allocated on a Boroughwide priority basis. M&C

decides on the I15 have had the following additional works, over and above Planned their works, programmed (estimated value of £158,000) Maintenance – Footway reconstruction – Bargate Close. Carriageway Programme each resurfacing – Amberwood Rise, Groveland Way, year. Hawkhurst Way, Branksome Way, Dickerage Lane. Joint sealing – Brokenhurst Avenue. Anti-skid – Kingston Road near Cleveland Road, Malden Road nears South Lane, Malden Road/Central Road. 6 Planning and Development 6.1 Support residents Neighbourhood planning is being introduced by the The Neighbourhood system enables residents to have to ensure they Government. At RBK, the Core Strategy already the opportunity to have their say on planning are aware of and reflects the neighbourhood structure and sets out a applications in their locality, through the statutory consultation process and the M&C Planning Sub can have their framework for neighbourhood planning. We will Committee. say on engage with local communities through this system Nationally, the Localism Bill contains proposals that will development on any Neighbourhood Development Plans. enable groups of local residents to develop proposals in their Neighbourhood Development Plans. These are a neighbourhood. mechanism by which local groups will be able to establish local planning policies for the development and use of land in a particular area, so long as they are in conformity with the Core Strategy or other Development Plan documents.

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Participatory Needs Assessment – The purpose of the PNA is to enable local residents to share their knowledge and experience to find out what they feel about their quality of life. This includes community, health and well-being, housing, environment, education, leisure, transport, safety and crime. It aims to make links between residents, community groups, statutory and non statutory agencies and the voluntary sector in responding to the needs identified. In particular the PNA will focus on the health and well-being of residents in the Kingsnympton and Cumberland House area. The results will be used by NHS Kingston, Kingston Council and community and voluntary partners to to develop plans and services for the area, and will feed into the Neighbourhood Action Plan.

Joint Agency Group – Multi-agency group that meets monthly to discuss and agree action to resolve specific issues relating to crime and the environment that cannot be solved by one agency alone. The meetings are jointly chaired by the Police and Neighbourhood Management and I16 include representatives from across RBK, Kingston University, NCP, Kingston First etc.