Corporate, Customer and Community Services Directorate Legal and Democratic Services  Cumbria House  107 – 117 Botchergate  Carlisle  Cumbria  CA1 1RD Tel 01228 227354  Email [email protected]

20 September 2019

To: The Chair and Members of the County Council Local Committee for South Lakeland Agenda

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKELAND

A meeting of the County Council Local Committee for South Lakeland will be held as follows:

Date: Monday 30 September 2019 Time: 10.00am Place: Council Chamber, County Offices, Kendal

Dawn Roberts Executive Director– Corporate, Customer and Community Services

Group Meetings:

Conservative: 9.00am Committee Room 1 Liberal Democrat: 9.00am Committee Room 2 Labour 9.00am Committee Room 4

Please note that there will be presentations on the following:

1. Children Looked After 2. Update on new Adult Social Care structure

Enquiries and requests for supporting papers to: Nicola Harrison Direct Line: 01228 226906 Email: [email protected]

This agenda is available on request in alternative formats

Serving the People of Cumbria

1 MEMBERSHIP

Conservative (6) Liberal Democrat (11)

Mr J Airey Mr W Clark Mr B Berry Mr SB Collins Mr RK Bingham Mr GD Cook Mr J Bland Mr N Cotton (Chair) Mr M Brereton Mrs S Evans Mr WJ Wearing Mrs BC Gray Mr C Hogg Mr P McSweeney Mrs S Sanderson Mr P Thornton Mrs J Willis

Labour (1)

Mr M Wilson

Parish Council (2) South Lakeland District Council (2)

Mr A Muirhead Mr G Archibald Mr J Saunders Mr J Brook

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Agenda and Reports

Copies of the agenda and Part I reports are available for members of the public to inspect prior to the meeting. Copies will also be available at the meeting.

The agenda and Part I reports are also available on the County Council’s website – www.cumbria.gov.uk

Background Papers

Requests for the background papers to the Part I reports, excluding those papers that contain exempt information, can be made to Legal and Democratic Services at the address overleaf between the hours of 9.00 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

2 A G E N D A

PART 1: ITEMS LIKELY TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive any apologies for absence.

2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

A petition will be presented regarding tree felling at Collin Road, South Lakeland.

3 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

To consider whether the press and public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of any items on the agenda.

4 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

Members are invited to disclose any disclosable pecuniary interest they have in any item on the agenda which comprises

1 Details of any employment, office, trade, profession or vocation carried on for profit or gain.

2 Details of any payment or provision of any other financial benefit (other than from the authority) made or provided within the relevant period in respect of any expenses incurred by you in carrying out duties as a member, or towards your election expenses. (This includes any payment or financial benefit from a trade union within the meaning of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

3 Details of any contract which is made between you (or a body in which you have a beneficial interest) and the authority

(a) Under which goods or services are to be provided or works are to be executed; and

(b) Which has not been fully discharged.

4 Details of any beneficial interest in land which is within the area of the authority.

5 Details of any licence (alone or jointly with others) to occupy land in the area of the authority for a month or longer.

6 Details of any tenancy where (to your knowledge)

3 (a) The landlord is the authority; and

(b) The tenant is a body in which you have a beneficial interest.

7 Details of any beneficial interest in securities of a body where

(a) That body (to your knowledge) has a place of business or land in the area of the authority; and

(b) Either –

(i) The total nominal value of the securities exceeds £25,000 or one hundredth of the total issued share capital of that body; or

(ii) If that share capital of that body is of more than one class, the total nominal value of the shares of any one class in which the relevant person has a beneficial interest exceeds one hundredth of the total issued share capital of that class. In addition, you must also disclose other non-pecuniary interests set out in the Code of Conduct where these have not already been registered.

Note

A “disclosable pecuniary interest” is an interest of a councillor or their partner (which means spouse or civil partner, a person with whom they are living as husband or wife, or a person with whom they are living as if they are civil partners).

5 MINUTES

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Local Committee held on 27 July 2019 (Pages 7 - 18)

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS

6 AREA PLANNING - SOUTH LAKELAND

[Electoral Divisions: All South Lakeland]

To consider a report by the Acting Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services

This report provides information and offers recommendations to the Local Committee for approval from meetings of the Strategic Planning Working Group and the Children and Young Peoples Working Group. It also updates the Local Committee on previously agreed activity supported with the latest financial statement.

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7 HIGHWAYS DEVOLVED REVENUE AND CAPITAL UPDATE

[Electoral Divisions: All South Lakeland]

To consider a report by the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

This report provides details of the Local Committee’s Highways Revenue and Capital and Non-Devolved Capital Budgets. (Pages 45 - 54)

8 HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP

[Electoral Divisions: All South Lakeland]

To consider a report by the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

This report presents the minutes of the meeting of the Highways and Transportation Working Group held on 2 September 2019 and brings forward recommendations for consideration by the Local Committee. (Pages 55 - 82)

INFORMATION REPORTS

9 PARKING UPDATE

[Electoral Divisions: All South Lakeland]

To consider a report by the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

This report presents members with a parking update in the South Lakeland Area. (Pages 83 - 112)

10 WORKING TOGETHER

[Electoral Divisions: All South Lakeland]

To consider a report by the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

This report provide Members with an understanding of the next proposed steps for the Working Together Service. (Pages 113 - 116)

11 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIVITY - UPDATE

[Electoral Divisions: All South Lakeland]

To consider a report by the Executive Director - Corporate, Customer and Community Services

5 This report details the Public Health Activity undertaken by the South Lakeland Area Support Team and Locality Public Health Manager

(Pages 117 - 128)

12 LOCAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND LEADERSHIP

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the Local Committee Chairs and Leadership held on 8 July 2019 (Pages 129 - 134)

13 PARTNER ORGANISATIONS a Outside Bodies

To receive feedback from members on the outside bodies that they serve, and from the Local Member Champions. b Children's Champion

Update by the Children’s Champion.

6 Agenda Item 5

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKELAND

Minutes of a Meeting of the County Council Local Committee for South Lakeland held on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 at 10.00 am at County Offices, Kendal

PRESENT:

Mr N Cotton (Chair)

Mr J Airey Mr GD Cook Mr B Berry Mrs S Evans Mr RK Bingham Mrs BC Gray Mr J Bland Mr C Hogg Mr M Brereton Mr P McSweeney Mr W Clark Mr P Thornton Mr SB Collins Mr M Wilson

District Council Parish Councils Mr J Saunders Mr J Brook

Officers in Attendance:

Mrs K Johnson - Area Manager, South Lakeland Mr M Conefrey – Public Health Locality Manager Mrs H Karaaslan - Traffic Management Senior Technician Mr P Hosking – Highways Network Manager Mr A Harty - Senior Manager - Commercial Investment & Property

Also in attendance:

Mrs C Gore – Public Participation

PART 1 – ITEMS CONSIDERED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS

16 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Mr G Archibald, Mr A Muirhead, Mrs S Sanderson, Mr W Wearing and Mrs J Willis.

17 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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Mrs Gore a resident, attended the meeting to make a statement about the Fell Foot Traffic Regulation Order (agenda item 10a on the Agenda).

She made the following statement:

My husband and I live in Staveley-in-Cartmel and while we appreciate the safety concerns about parking on the main road outside Fell Foot Park and agree that there are issues with parking at the junction with our lane, we strongly disagree with the proposal to run double yellow lines further into the village.

Our house is directly onto the lane and any restrictions to parking outside our home would seriously interfere with our everyday life and cause considerable inconvenience. Any short stay visitors such as window cleaners, gardeners, heating engineers would have nowhere to park their vehicles. We have never had any problems with parking on the lane in 15 years and doubt that parking restrictions at the main road junction with our lane would push the problem further into the village.

We urge you to consider carefully the effect of double yellow lines down a narrow lane in a picturesque Lake District village. They would be a terrible eyesore and would destroy the appearance of the village which is in the National Park, a World Heritage site and an Area of Outstanding Beauty.

This apparent parking problem on the lane stems from a single incident last year when a car parked across a gateway preventing the farmer to have access to his field. The police were called and the incident was blown out of all proportion because actually there are other access points to this particular field. Without this isolated incident no action would have been even been considered.

She added the following:  There were a large number of houses at the end of the little lane adjacent to her property and large vehicles could not access this. Large vehicles parked outside her property and goods were transferred onto smaller vehicles which were of a more appropriate size to then use the lane.  She had lived in the village for 50 years and had encountered no parking problems  There had been hot weather the previous year and subsequently, there had been a larger volume than usual of vehicles. A person had parked and blocked a farm gate at the bottom of the lane. The police had been called.  She thought there should be double yellow lines but objected to lines extending further along the road.

Mrs Gore circulated photographs of the location to the Committee.

The Chairman gave the following response:

In recent years parking on the roads surrounding and near to Fell Foot Park has increased greatly. This has presented serious safety issues and resulted in

2 8 Cumbria Constabulary having to carry out regular site visits to deal with the vehicles causing obstructions and presenting safety issues.

The proposed parking restrictions will deal with the indiscriminate parking creating a serious danger to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

The lines extending along the section of C5041 into Staveley in Cartmel village will address the congestion at this point, which causes the greatest impact for residents, who at peak times are unable to access their driveways due to parked vehicles. The proposals on the C5041 will also address future displacement of vehicles who will no longer be able to park on the A592 and C5048.

Consideration is given to the effect No Waiting at Any Time restrictions can have within the National Park and to reduce the impact these are implemented in primrose which is a much less intrusive colour.

The extend of the proposed No Waiting At Any Time restrictions will resolve the safety issues and are proportionate to the scale of the problem experienced year on year at this location.

Thank you for attending.

The Chairman invited Mrs Gore to stay at the meeting during determination of the Prohibition of No Waiting at Any Time at Fell Foot and Newby Bridge Traffic Regulation Order which would be considered next at the meeting.

18 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

RESOLVED that, the press and public not be excluded from the meeting of any items of business on this occasion.

19 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

Mr Hogg declared that he sat on the Steering Group for Applied Theatre in Cumbria (referred to in Agenda item 6, Area Manager’s Report)

20 MINUTES

RESOLVED that, the minutes of the meeting of the Local Committee held on 4 June 2019 be confirmed and signed by the Chair.

21 AREA PLANNING - SOUTH LAKELAND

A report was considered from the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services regarding Area Planning in South Lakeland. The report provided service information and offered recommendations to South Lakeland Local Committee form the Strategic Planning Working Group meeting of 24 June 2019 and Children and Young People’s Working Group meeting on 19 June 2019. It also

3 9 provided Local Committee with an update on activity against agreed priorities and provided an overview of the current budget position.

In briefing members on the work undertaken, as outlined in the report, the Area Manager – South Lakeland drew members’ attention in particular to the grants approved under £5,000.

Discussion took place on the importance of the inclusion of young people in rural areas who were at danger from drug abuse and county lines issues. A member asked that it be considered in future that these issues existed outside deprived, urban areas. The Area Manager agreed and advised that this would be fed back to the working group considering these matters. A member talked about the theatre that he belonged to which had undertaken a performance on the issue of county lines. He asked that a video of the performance be brought to committee at a future meeting. Mr Thornton advised that local councils did work together on county lines issues.

It was moved by Mr Cook and seconded by Mr Hogg that Mr Wilson be appointed as Autism Champion for South Lakeland Local Committee. This would cover autism in all age ranges. Mr Wilson gave a short speech on his work over the years on autism.

Mrs Evans gave a briefing on the business conducted at the Children and Young People’s Working Group meeting. Mr Wilson talked about the importance of paying regard to the Brathay Scheme in terms of addressing child sexual exploitation. Mr Hogg commented on his successful meeting with two Kendal based Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HAWCS) regarding their preventative work and ideas for future funding.

RESOLVED that,

1 The budget update for 2019-20 including the commitments and expenditure to date be noted 2 The work of the Strategic Planning Working Group as set out in the minutes at Appendix B of the report be noted. 3 £8,328 2018/19 be allocated to operational underspend in the Sandgate Pool Budget which has been brought forward to 2019/20 to cover a short term closure period. 4 The work of the Children and Young People’s Working Group as set out in the minutes at Appendix C of the report be noted. 5 A grant of £6,741 towards a young person’s worker at Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service from the 0-19 Budget, Appendix D of the report be approved.

4 10 6 A grant of £10,523 to develop a network of trained teaching and pastoral staff to support young carers from the 0-19 Budget, Appendix E of the report be approved. 7 The grants under £5,000 which have been approved in consultation with elected Members be noted. 8 Mark Wilson represent South Lakeland as the Autism Champion

22 2019/20 HIGHWAYS DEVOLVED REVENUE AND CAPITAL UPDATE REPORT

A report was considered from the Acting Executive Director - Economy and Infrastructure regarding the 2019/20 Highways Devolved Revenue and Capital Update. The report presented the budget finance reports and updated members as to current progress on the budget lines as detailed in the appendices to the report.

The Highways Network Manager advised on the projected overspend on the Highways Revenue Allocation which was largely due to the brought forward overspend and verge maintenance invoices for 2017/18 and 2018/19 which had now been agreed with South Lakeland District Council. He expected overspend to reduce over the remainder of the year. The Highways Devolved Capital Budget was explained with the Highways Network Manager undertaking to let members know which carriageways resurfacing schemes were on hold. A further update on this matter would be provided at the next meeting. A detailed explanation was given on the Highways Non Devolved Capital Budget.

Following member questions, the Highways Network Manager gave an explanation on accruals, confirmed that a team would be dispatched to clear gullies after surface dressing had been undertaken and advised that negotiations with South Lakeland District Council on verge maintenance invoices had concluded, following his challenge for further information on what the County Council had paid for. A member welcomed that this had been challenged as this was public money.

A short discussion took place on Working Together and how work undertaken by community groups and Parish Councils would be documented and paid for. This related to work done on behalf of the County Council and enhancement work. Members asked for clarity at the Committee’s Highways and Transportation Working Group about the arrangements for paying community groups and Parish Councils.

The Highways Network Manager talked about the cutting of verges in the area. The Schedule would be circulated to members. A short discussion took place on the merits of fewer cuts of verges to encourage biodiversity. A review of this practice was referred for review by the Committee’s Highways and Transportation Working Group.

RESOLVED that, The revenue and capital budget allocations for 2019/20 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to the end of June 2019 and shown in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 of the report be noted.

5 11 23 COUNTY HALL OFF STREET PARKING ORDER

A report was considered from the Acting Executive Director - Highways and Transportation regarding the County Hall Off Street Car Park. The report advised members on the outcome of the meeting of the South Lakeland Highways and Transportation Working Group meeting on 19 June 2019.

The Senior Manager - Commercial Investment and Property guided members through the background to the proposal and provided detailed clarification on the issues members had raised at the Working Group meeting. He drew members’ attention to the report and minutes of the Working Group and the plan showing the areas comprising County Hall, Kendal parking restrictions.

He tabled and read out the updated recommendation which had been circulated and published before the meeting which read as follows “The Local Committee agree that in relation to Area 5, the Order be amended so that the operating hours of Area 5 be amended to “between 0915 hours to 1800 hours, Monday to Friday (including public and bank holidays), between 0800 hours and 1800 hours on a Saturday, and between 1300 hours and 1800 hours on a Sunday.” Members were informed that the timetable of implementation may be subject to change.

Mr Thornton, Local Member welcomed the proposal but expressed his concern about the displacement of vehicles to surrounding streets. He drew comparisons with car parking provision at Cumbria House, Carlisle but highlighted that it did not suffer from vehicle displacement onto surrounding streets. He highlighted the cost of parking for South Lakeland District Council staff and asked that staff parking charges should be reasonable so they used the car park rather than elsewhere. This was echoed by other members. He welcomed the concession in parking times in order to facilitate morning drop off of children at Stramongate School. This would contribute to Safe Routes to School. He asked that further dialogue take place about afternoon pick up.

A member welcomed that discussions on inclusive access for parking was being undertaken and, on behalf of the local church, welcomed that charging on a Sunday would not start until 1pm. The Senior Manager - Commercial Investment and Property confirmed that fines may be incurred if signage displaying times etc., which would be clear, was not adhered to. He advised on parking provision for members on the days of events and Full Council meetings.

Following member questions, the Senior Manager - Commercial Investment and Property provided confirmation that Council mini buses with permits associated with school transport would be able to use Area 6 of the car park. He advised on the timing of the review of the scheme. Staff arrangements would also be subject to a formal Human Resources engagement process to agree final arrangements. It was acknowledged that this would likely require the issue of temporary staff parking permits until the conclusion of the consultation exercise. It was suggested by a member that perhaps the public could purchase a reasonably priced permit. Cards and cash would be accepted by the machines.

6 12 A member commented on how to maximise use of the car park and on the reduction of the impact on surrounding streets whilst also promoting the use of for example car sharing and cycle to work schemes.

It was moved by Mr Thornton and seconded by Mr Cook that recommendations 1 to 3 as set out in the report and the updated recommendation 4 as read out at the meeting be agreed. Following a unanimous vote in favour of the motion, it was

RESOLVED that,

1 The County of Cumbria (County Hall, Kendal) (Off Street Parking Places) Order 20>< (“the Order”) be brought into operation: - IN PART i.e. to exclude Areas 3 and 8 at this time AND SUBJECT TO approval of the Inclusive Access Scheme submitted under Condition 3 of planning permission ref 5/19/9001 and to any potential modifications arising from it.

2 The introduction of the Order in relation to Areas 3 and 8 be deferred until such time as it is evidenced that through demand additional spaces are needed (where upon a further report will be taken back to the Local Committee).

3 The Local Committee agree that in relation to Area 6, the Order be amended to include parking for Class F Vehicles - minibus and small passenger vehicles. This is to support in house provision of Pupil Transfer transport.

4 The Local Committee agree that in relation to Area 5, the Order be amended so that the operating hours of Area 5 be amended to “between 0915 hours to 1800 hours, Monday to Friday (including public and bank holidays), between 0800 hours and 1800 hours on a Saturday, and between 1300 hours and 1800 hours on a Sunday.”

24 HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP MEETING 19TH JUNE 2019

A report was considered from the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure regarding the Highways and Transportation Working Group Meeting held on 19 June 2019. The report provided the minutes of the Working Group meeting held on 19 June and included recommendations for consideration by the Local Committee.

The Chairman of the Working Group provided a briefing on the business conducted at the meeting.

Members queried the process of agreeing to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of restrictions on Webb View and Earle Court, Kendal and whether future, similar TROs could be undertaken by the Working Group referring them to an officer rather than come to the Local Committee for agreement, in order to expedite the process. The Senior Democratic Services Officer undertook to review the process.

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RESOLVED that,

1 Local Committee note the Minutes of the Working Group meeting of 19th June 2019 which are attached as Appendix 1 to the report. 2 Local Committee agree the recommendation of the Working Group, to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of “No Waiting at Any Time” and “One-way traffic” restrictions on Busher Walk Service Road (North- South Leg), Kendal as shown on the plan which is attached as Appendix 2 of the report. 3 Local Committee agree the recommendation of the Working Group to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of “No Waiting At Any Time” restrictions on Webb View and Earle Court, Kendal as shown on the plan which is attached as Appendix 3 of the report. 4 Local Committee agree the recommendation of the Working Group that in the event that there are no unresolved objections to the proposed restrictions referred to in paragraphs 3.2 and/or 3.3 of the report, at the expiry of the statutory advertisement and consultation period, that the restrictions referred to therein be brought into operation, as advertised 5 A review of the Traffic Regulation Order process in terms of proceeding to statutory consultation and advertisement be undertaken

25 TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS

a Prohibition of No Waiting at Any Time Fell Foot and Newby Bridge

This item was considered immediately after Public Participation.

A report was considered from the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure regarding the Prohibition of No Waiting at Any Time Fell Foot and Newby Bridge. The report set out the responses to the statutory consultation and advertisement of the Order, summarised the proposals and sought a resolution from the Committee on the proposed introduction of the Order.

The Traffic Management Senior Technician drew members’ attention to the prohibition notice, provided background to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and advised on the Committee’s options for decision making. She recommended that the Order be brought into force.

Mr Cook read out a statement from the local member, Mrs Sanderson who was unable to attend due to Cabinet Commitments. The statement read as follows:

In recent years parking on the roads surrounding and near to Fell Foot Park has increased greatly. This has presented serious safety issues and resulted in Cumbria Constabulary having to carry out regular site visits to deal with the vehicles causing obstructions and presenting safety issues.

8 14 The proposed parking restrictions will deal with the indiscriminate parking creating a serious danger to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

The lines extending along the section of C5041 into Staveley in Cartmel village will address the congestion at this point, which causes the greatest impact for residents, who at peak times are unable to access their driveways due to parked vehicles. The proposals on the C5041 will also address future displacement of vehicles who will no longer be able to park on the A592 and C5048.

Consideration is given to the effect No Waiting at Any Time restrictions can have within the National Park and to reduce the impact these are implemented in primrose which is a much less intrusive colour.

The extend of the proposed No Waiting At Any Time restrictions will resolve the safety issues and are proportionate to the scale of the problem experienced year on year at this location.

Mrs Gore was invited by the Chair to provide further information to the Committee before the debate. Mrs Gore acknowledged the parking problems on the main road and at the junction up into the lane, however this was infrequent and did not extend as far as that indicated on the map at Appendix 2 of the report. It was too narrow to park at that point and people therefore parked outside her home. She referred to Mrs Sanderson’s point that double yellow lines may push parking into Fell Foot, but urged members not to agree to put yellow lines beyond the small lane.

Mr Brereton the other Local Member supported the scheme in general and advised on the parking problems in the area and issues faced by coaches and visibility problems. He supported Mrs Gore’s proposal over the length of the yellow lines, expressing the view that the officer’s proposal may be excessive and suggested consultation with local residents to arrive at a compromise. He reported on the reluctance of drivers to pay for parking.

A number of members in support of the reduction in the length of the double yellow lines welcomed the TRO in general but commented on the excessiveness of the length of the double yellow lines. A short discussion took place on the consequences of reducing the length of the lines.

It was clarified by the Highways Network Manager that the Committee could resolve to make the Order less onerous and it would be acceptable to reduce the length of the lines. He advised on the procedure and costs to be incurred should the TRO come back before the Committee if it was considered not to be addressing parking problems. He commented on the consideration to be given to traffic seeking the next best place to park should the lines be of inadequate length. He advised that the road was very narrow in some places, rendering it an offence should cars park there leading to police involvement for obstructing the Highway. Mrs Gore advised on how long it would take to walk from the main road to Fell Foot.

Discussion turned to the location plan and where members thought the double yellow lines should end. A short recess took place for members to gather facts

9 15 about the plan and the area. They were given an opportunity to see the street view of the location in order to be able to determine the TRO. A member who regularly used the road talked about infrequency of parking in the area which was usually dependent on the weather and considered the length of the double yellow lines to be excessive.

It was proposed by Mr Cook and seconded by Mr Brereton that the TRO be brought into operation as advertised but with the double yellow lines ending at the water course beyond the junction on the C5041, this be monitored and a review of the TRO to be undertaken in twelve months’ time.

A vote was cast, with 14 members in favour of the motion. Mr Wilson abstained from the vote.

RESOLVED that,

1 The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, South Lakeland Area)(Consolidation of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2002) (Fell Foot and Newby Bridge) Variation Order 20>< be brought into operation as advertised, but with the double yellow lines ending at the water course beyond the junction on the C5041. 2 Continual monitoring of the scheme take place 3 A review of the TRO to be undertaken in July 2020.

b Castle Estate and Oxenholme 20mph and 20mph Speed Limit Various Order 2019

A report was considered from the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure regarding Castle Estate and Oxenholme 20mph and 20mph Speed Limit Various Order 2019. The report set out the responses to the statutory consultation and advertisement and sought a resolution on the proposed introduction of the Order.

The Traffic Management Senior Technician reported on the background to the Order and recommended that the Order be brought into operation.

Mr Hogg, the Local Member welcomed that the scheme had been brought forward, commenting on the positive consultation with local residents and the amendment made to the Order based on the feedback. He asked members to approve the Order.

It was moved by Mr Hogg and seconded by Mrs Gray that the order be brought into operation. This was agreed by assent of the Committee.

RESOLVED that, the County of Cumbria (Various Roads in the District of South Lakeland)(Consolidation and Provision of Speed Limits) (Order 2018) Variation Order (No.3) 20>< is brought into operation as advertised, having taken into account the objections which were received, and having also taken into consideration the matters contained in Section 122(2) of the Road Traffic

10 16 Regulation Act 1984 which are more specifically referred to a paragraph 7.2 of this Report.

26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIVITY - UPDATE

A report was considered from the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services regarding community development and public health activity. The report drew attention to key community development and public health activity undertaken by the South Lakeland Area Support Team, and Locality Public Health Manager.

The Locality Public Health Manager guided members through the work of the team, drawing attention to the Cumbria Suicide Prevention Strategy. He advised that links to campaigns in the report would be circulated for information. He reported on the ‘Charge My Street’ event that had taken place in Broughton in Furness. Mr Brereton provided a briefing on the successful event, he considered it a good model to roll out to rural communities.

A member reported on the ‘This Girl Can’ presentation and asked that this be shown to members at a future meeting. A breakdown would be provided to members on the NHS England’s additional resource of £25m which would be available to Integrated Care Systems for suicide prevention.

RESOLVED that, the report be noted.

27 PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

a Outside Bodies

There were no reports made to the meeting on this occasion.

b Children's Champion

Mrs Evans gave a briefing on the Foster Carers Steering Group meeting held on 12 July 2019. She explained the ‘Staying Put’ scheme for Children Looked After. She would be raising this at the forthcoming Corporate Parenting Board meeting.

Members were informed about the results of a survey of Cumbria County Council’s Foster Carers. A third had responded and she gave a brief synopsis of the responses to the Committee. She commented on the positive responses received from Foster Carers that had been appointed in the last three years.

The meeting ended at 12.10 pm

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Meeting date: 30th September 2019

From: Executive Director - Corporate, Customer and Community Services

AREA PLANNING – SOUTH LAKELAND

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report provides service information and offers recommendations to South Lakeland Local Committee for approval from the following working groups;

Strategic Planning Working Group - 19th August 2019

Children & Young People’s Working Group – 2nd September 2019

1.2 The report also provides Local Committee with an update on activity against agreed priorities and provides an overview of the current budget position.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS 2.1 In February 2018 the new Council Plan 2018 – 2022 was agreed with the vision of being ‘A Council that works with residents, businesses, communities and other organisations to deliver the best services possible within the available resources.’ Supporting communities to thrive through area working and shaping services locally remains a key objective within the plan. It builds on ‘…well established locality working arrangements to develop services and solutions with communities…..as well as recognising the unique community leadership role fulfilled by Elected Members.’ The approach and work of the Local Committee directly contributes to this vision.

2.2 Local Committee for South Lakeland has agreed its 4 priorities for the 4 year term till March 2021 which will continue to be the lens through which local issues are tested and through which performance outcomes will be measured. These are Economic Development; Education and Skills; Travel and Accessibility; Health & Well Being. In addition, Local Committee will continue to forge effective working relationships with SLDC to maximise resource allocation and improve outcomes for communities.

2.3 The locally devolved funding is available for Local Committees to allocate within the area to support positive outcomes, targeted and mainstream, designed to improve outcomes for the communities of South Lakeland. This funding can be targeted to initiate new activity or to enhance/complement existing provision according to locally determined need. 19 3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 Members are asked to note the budget update for 2019-20 including the commitments and expenditure to date, Appendix A.

3.2 That Members note the work of the Strategic Planning Working Group as set out in the minutes at Appendix B.

3.3 That Members agree to facilitate the Healthy Ways to School Programme (Appendix C) and approve a supporting budget of £20,000, broken down £9,336 from General Provisions and £10,664 from the School Crossing Budget currently earmarked for school crossing safety measures.

Children and Young People’s Working Group

3.4 That Members note the work of the Children & Young People’s Working Group as set out in the minutes at Appendix D.

3.5 That Members approve a grant of £5,000 towards the Dreamscheme Project from the 0-19 voluntary youth group support budget, Appendix E.

3.6 That Members approve a grant of £5,000 towards the Outside In project from the 0-19 universal services budget, Appendix F.

3.7 That Members agree to fund the A2B Now scheme for the 2020/21 financial year from the General Provisions Budget (subject to available funding) with an increase to £10 for the membership card but for fares to remain the same (paragraph 4.1).

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 A2B Now Scheme The Local Committee originally commissioned the A2B Now Scheme some years ago in order to ensure that young people, aged between 5 and 19, are able to affordably travel around the district using local buses. At each of its Children & Young People’s working group meetings, the Members monitor the uptake, the usage and where young people are choosing to travel. On an annual basis the Local Committee must review if it would like to continue the scheme into the next financial year and if it needs to update the charging structure.

4.2 While Members are keen that the annual membership and the fares are affordable for young people, there is recognition that the scheme will never be fully self- sustainable due to the heavy subsidisation of the fares.

4.3 On an annual basis the Council sets its fees and charges across the whole organisation and therefore it is necessary that Local Committee considers its position for 2020/21 in the 3rd quarter of this year. There was no change to the pricing for this financial year and therefore the working group is proposing a modest increase for the membership card from £7.50 to £10, which will cover the administration and production of the cards, but to retain the ticket fares at £1.80 for single journeys and £3.00 for return journeys. 20 4.4 Grants Approved under £5K Since the last Local Committee, and in accordance with the revised Local Committee Terms of Reference, the below grants have been approved by the Area Manager in consultation with elected Members. As with all grants the necessary due diligence and assessments have been carried out.

Name of Activity Amount (£) Budget Line Organisation Brathay Trust South Lakeland 4,900 0-19 Universal Resilience Project Services

4.5 Governor Nominations There have been no Governor nominations since the last Local Committee. Below is the list of schools with a current vacancy.

Name of School Electoral Division Kendal Nursery School Kendal Highgate

Croftlands Infant & Nursery School Ulverston East

Croftlands Junior School Ulverston East

Selside CE Primary School Upper Kent

The Lakes School Lakes

St Mark’s C of E School, Natland Kendal South

4.6 The Monitoring Report at Appendix G sets out previous decisions taken by the Local Committee, which enables members to track progress against agreed outcomes and ensure that regular performance reporting is taking place. While many of these projects were funded in previous years, their delivery is ongoing with the outcomes requiring continued monitoring and evaluation.

5 OPTIONS

5.1 The Local Committee may choose to support the recommendations to a greater or lesser extent subject to available funding and in line with corporate policy and service standards.

6 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The latest budget for 2019-20 including the commitments and expenditure as at 30th August is as set out in appendix A (recommendation 3.1).

21 6.2 There are no direct resource implications arising from recommendations 3.2 and 3.4 to note the work of the Strategic Planning Working Group and the Children & Young People’s Working Group.

6.3 If Local Committee decide to agree to commit £20,000 to the Healthy Ways to School from the sources proposed in recommendation 3.3 there would be £44,824 remaining available for future commitment in the General Provisions Budget and the funds in the School Crossing Patrol budget allocated to safety measures would be fully committed.

6.4 Local Committee have previously earmarked £11,290 of the 0-19 Services budget for voluntary youth groups support. If Local Committee decide to agree a grant of £5,000 towards the Dreamscheme Project from this allocation (recommendation 3.5) there would be £6,290 remaining for future commitment to voluntary youth groups support.

6.5 Unallocated resources in the 0-19 Services Budget as at the 30th August were £14,360 (Appendix A). On 2 September it was agreed to commit £4,900 to the Brathay Trust (paragraph 4.4) leaving a balance of £9,460 in the 0-19 Services Budget available for future commitment. If Local Committee decide to agree a grant of £5,000 towards the OutsideIn Project (recommendation 3.6) there would be £4,460 remaining in the 0-19 Services Budget available for future commitment.

6.6 If Local Committee decided to agree the proposed increase in the cost of an A2B Now scheme membership card for 2020/21 there would be an estimated £640 increase in income towards mitigating any potential increases in cost of the scheme. (recommendation 3.7).

6.7 Any provisional budget allocations and commitments that Local Committee may agree are subject to confirmation by Council of the resources to be devolved to Local Committee for that year (Appendix C paragraph 2.5 and recommendation 3.7).

7 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no direct legal implications arising from this report. EJH 19.09.19

8 CONCLUSION

8.1 This report provides the Local Committee with an update on a variety of projects which are either coming to fruition or are continuing to be developed to benefit local communities.

Dawn Roberts Executive Director for Corporate, Customer & Community Services

10th September 2019

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Financial Statement to 31st August 2019 Appendix B – Minutes of the Strategic Planning22 Working Group 19/08/19 Appendix C – Project Proposal: Healthy Ways to School Appendix D - Minutes of the Children & Young People’s Working Group 02/09/19 Appendix E – Funding Request: Dreamscheme Appendix F – Funding Request: Outside In Appendix G – Monitoring Report to September 2019

Electoral Division(s): All in South Lakeland

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been N/A* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A*

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR Contact: Karen Johnson, 01539 713157, [email protected]

23 APPENDIX A FINANCIAL STATEMENT TO 30TH AUGUST 2019

Budget Sector Original Balance Virement Revised Committed Actual Projected Unallocated Budget B/Fwd In Budget Expenditure Expenditure Outturn Resources 2019/20 2019/20 to Date 2019/20 or Note 1 Note 1 Variance £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £

Discretionary Budgets General Provision 44,708 86,774 0 131,482 19,478 57,844 77,322 54,160 Community Grants 48,000 35,436 0 83,436 2,714 27,797 30,511 52,925 Economic Initiatives 35,000 12,728 0 47,728 20,766 12,616 33,382 14,346 School Crossing Patrols 19,796 28,351 0 48,147 41,236 6,911 48,147 0 0-19 Services 35,708 50,123 0 85,831 39,343 32,128 71,471 14,360 24 Young Persons Transport 30,000 (2,744) 0 27,256 17,292 9,964 27,256 0 213,212 210,668 0 423,880 140,829 147,260 288,089 135,791

Local Revenue Schemes 0 20,841 0 20,841 20,841 0 20,841 0

Other Revenue Budgets Neighbourhood Development Team 128,778 0 0 128,778 0 128,778 128,778 0 Money Advice Contract - CAB 47,550 0 0 47,550 0 47,550 47,550 0 Sandgate Pool 46,000 8,328 0 54,328 30,859 23,469 54,328 0 Sandgate Pool-Provision Transfer to Trust 0 50,000 0 50,000 50,000 0 50,000 0 222,328 58,328 0 280,656 80,859 199,797 280,656 0

LOCAL COMMITTEE COMMUNITIES 435,540 289,837 0 725,377 242,529 347,057 589,586 135,791 TOTAL Appendix B

Notes of the meeting of South Lakeland Local Committee Strategic Planning Working Group held on

Monday 19th August 2019

Attended by: Cllrs. Nick Cotton (Chair), Peter Thornton, Shirley Evans, Chris Hogg, Brenda Gray, Stan Collins, Bill Waring (on behalf of James Airey), Jim Bland (on behalf of Matt Brereton),

Also Attended: Michael Barry (Programme Lead Infrastructure Planning), Jan Hancock (Ulverston BID), Justin Wales (Ulverston BID), Karen Johnson, Paula Fearnley

Apologies: Mark Wilson, Matt Brereton, James Airey

3. Programme Updates: i) Ulverston BID Janette Hancock and Justin Wales shared AGM documents and gave an overview of recent BID activity and future plans which include.  The Choose Ulverston Website which is currently being used to promote trade and has a hard copy booklet which was delivered to all homes and businesses in the area with copies also available in the Visitor Information Centre at the Market Hall. https://www.chooseulverston.co.uk  The Loyal Free app, offering loyalty discounts and special offers has also been launched and is seeing very positive usage both from the community and local businesses with 1900+ downloads  The Tour of Britain in 2018 was greatly received in the town with a number of activities held throughout the day and ongoing projects based on the day. The promotional artwork has been moved to give a permanent display in the Market Hall.  Late night events were held on the last six Thursdays before Christmas with short notice but great success. Similar events are being planned for this year.  Local volunteers were not keen to carry on with Cumbria in Bloom this year, however, Ulverston BID provided hanging baskets and plants and now more businesses are becoming involved with many feeling encouraged to improve the external look of their properties and carrying out repair and cleaning programmes. The Cumbria in Bloom entries for Ulverston BID and the town will be judged on 5 Sept.  Ulverston has seen a lot of recent community engagement and has now only got three empty shops in the high street that will be re- occupied very soon.

ii) Infrastructure Update

25  TFN (Transport for North) is considering the Outline Business Case of the Northern Access Route and if the next stage of developing a Strategic Outline Business Case can be progressed. A decision is expected by December 2019.  A505 Grizedale – a due diligence survey is currently underway and is making good progress with ecology and ground work investigations included.  Work is currently underway to measure the wider economic benefits of improvement work on the A590. While it is understood that the road serves multiple services, business, tourism, local transport etc. more work is required to include recent new development sites and to ensure the improvement of existing business opportunities. The work on the route should start in 2024/25 when all investigations are complete. Members asked if it would be possible to have a direct route from Sellafield to Grizedale. It is not possible to make a direct route but smaller sections that can link together are being considered.  Northern trains have an improving service being reported by user groups.  North West trains have recently been taken over by FirstGroup plc and Trenitalia UK Ltd.

Area Planning/Working 4. Healthy Ways to School

4.1 Following previous discussions on the subject of congestion around schools and promoting greater cycling and walking to school, a proposal was put to the working group which is intended to promote the Local Committee’s priority of improving health and wellbeing. Key points were:

. Suggested three or four larger schemes rather than multiple small ones . Schools would need to update their travel plans . Would like to encourage input and suggestions from all users including pedestrians and cyclists. . Advice for schools to develop their travel plans can be garnered from the Active Travel Team

4.1a Questions/suggestions raised by members:

 The schemes will need to be flexible to support varying schools premises, needs and environments (rural, urban etc.)  Interest should be gauged from schools before committing to scheme  Concern was raised about how the funds would be distributed as some school pupils crossed political and area boundaries  We should ask the schools for their ideas  We should ensure that the plans are within current budgets but flexible enough to be expanded when/if further funding becomes available

26  Schools should be encouraged to apply to other organisations for extra funding to support their schemes  Funding can also be sought from developers of new builds (such as the Courthouse on Burneside Road) to support new schemes at the planning stage.  Highways teams should be contacted and liaised with when considering new routes to ensure they are in good repair and can be utilised by all users.

4.4Recommendation: That Local Committee agrees to facilitate the Healthy Ways to School Programme and approve a supporting budget of £20,000, broken down from General Provisions and another budget line. The AM to assess most appropriate.

4.2 Borderlands

 KJ gave a brief overview of the “Borderlands” project explaining that the project will be delivered as a partnership of five authorities across England and Scotland  Each Local Committee is asked to suggest a suitable town which can be included within the ‘Place’ programme. Local Committees are asked to liaise with their respective District Council to reach consensus on the identified town. This will be submitted to the Borderlands Board who will submit their final programme to Government for a decision.  Members discussed the wider South Lakeland area and which town would best suit the criteria.  Following some discussion, the group agreed to pick this up again at either the October working group or as a separate item, providing more time to it. Members asked for further comparison data to assist the discussion.

Future Meeting Dates

Monday, 28th October 2019, 2pm, Committee Room 2, County Hall, Kendal Monday, 16th December 2019, 2pm, Committee Room 4, County Hall, Kendal Monday, 24th February 2020, 2pm, Committee Room 2, County Hall, Kendal

27 Appendix C Strategic Planning Working Group Programme Proposal Healthy Ways to School 1.0 Background 1.1 Over a number of years the Local Committee has continued to support safe routes to school, through funding of school crossing patrols and utilising surplus funds to put in place technical safety measures around schools.

1.2 Recently, the Local Committee commissioned an assessment of all school sites in order to prioritise any additional safety measures required. The conclusion of this assessment was that, apart from the installation of flashing lights in a few remaining sites, there were no further highways measures the council could undertake at this time to improve safety.

1.3 In accordance with the Local Committee’s priority of improving health and well-being, there remains a commitment to ensure that young people and their families are able to safely walk and cycle as much as is practicable. Travel on foot and by bike to and from school offers an opportunity to increase levels of physical exercise as well as reduce toxic emissions around schools. Many parents/guardians are opting to drive their children to school, often attempting to drop them off as close as possible to the school building. This may be due to their concerns over safety and a perception that allowing their child to make their own way to school is dangerous. This in itself exacerbates the situation as their cars add to the congestion and pollution, creating bottlenecks and reducing visibility of pedestrians and cyclists.

1.4 In order to address this issue, it will require the commitment and participation of a number of partners, including the school governors, parents, teachers, young people, developers and other local authorities, with the county council, through its Members, acting as a positive enabler.

1.5 Schools are required to carry out School Travel Plans, which set out their aspirations for sustainable travel to and from school; how they will achieve this and how they will monitor it. It should include an element of education and culture change as well as physical measures, such as new or improved walking and cycling routes, cycle racks, walking buses, parent/teacher volunteers etc. Many schools now require these to be updated, particularly as the built environment outside their site may have changed as well as the increase in the volume of traffic.

2.0 The Proposal 2.1 The county council has a finite budget which has reduced by a quarter over recent years and so the Local Committee must find ways to meet its priorities

28 through support, including joint funding, to put the right conditions in place to enable sustainable outcomes.

2.2 The key to this proposal are the schools, who now have an opportunity to assess what needs to be done to encourage walking and cycling to and from their school and how they can reduce the use of vehicles on and around their site. Through their School Travel Plans they will be able to revisit and assess their own unique set of opportunities which can be built upon. The School Travel Plans will need to be evidence-based and backed up with accurate data to inform their conclusions and their proposed mitigating measures. Within the measures there will be a range of interventions and education as well as technical measures within the school grounds but also on and adjacent to the immediate highway outside the site.

2.3 It is these measures which the Local Committee may be able to support through pump prime funding which can be used to attract the interest of other funders. The Local Committee may wish to set aside a modest fund specifically for this programme of work, enabling a proactive response to schools as their School Travel Plans are updated/completed.

2.4 It will be incumbent on the schools to develop their School Travel Plans, which may include advice from the Active Travel Team. The assessment of their plans will be undertaken by the Area Manager in consultation with the local Member, the Active Travel Team and Highways Transport Team as required.

2.5 It is estimated that a ring-fenced fund of £20K could support 3 to 4 schemes per annum depending on need. Additionally, the Local Committee could cap the amount provided to each school. In all cases, the school should be encouraged to secure at least 50% of the funds for the project, either through in-kind support of volunteers or external funding, including contributions at Parish and District level.

2.6 The Strategic Planning Working Group is asked to consider this proposal, develop it further or choose to discount it. If Members are satisfied and wish to take it further, a recommendation will be taken to the following Local Committee on 30th September.

Karen Johnson 19th August 2019

29 Appendix D

SOUTH LAKELAND LOCAL COMMITTEE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKING GROUP

Minutes of a meeting of the South Lakeland Local Committee Children and Young People’s Working Group held on Monday 2 September 2019 at 2.00 pm in Committee Room 1, County Offices, Kendal.

PRESENT: Cllr Shirley Evans (Chair) Cllr Geoff Cook, Cllr Will Clark, Cllr Mark Wilson, Cllr Bill Wearing (for James Airey) Cllr Jim Bland (for Matt Brereton) Also in attendance:- Karen Johnson Area Manager South Lakeland Gill Holmes Community Development Officer Mike Conefrey Public Health Locality Manager Paula Fearnley Community Development Assistant Graham Bassett Targeted Youth Support Manager Lynn Murray Targeted Youth Support Officer Georgina Livingstone Grange & Lakes and Ulverston ICC Reece Hammond Youth Parliament Dan Smith Youth Council

1 Apologies: Cllr. Sue Sanderson, Cllr. Matt Brereton, Cllr. James Airey, Yvonne Rawlinson, Louise Willis.

2. Minutes of Last meeting and Matters Arising The minutes of the meeting of the Working Group held on 19 June 2019 were presented to Local Committee on 23 July 2019 and confirmed as a correct record. Item 7c: Furness Future Leaders. Confirmation was given of Barrow Local Committee contributing £2000 to this project. Cllr Wilson asked if we will see evidence of the achievements of previous ‘leaders’ who have been through the programme. Action: Gill to make sure that this information is requested along with the evaluation report for 2018/19 Item 8: it was noted that the minutes under item 8 has been incorrectly numbered

3 Budget Update and Performance Monitoring Report Gill Holmes provided an update. Graham Bassett informed the group that his new line manager, Keeley Slack also has responsibility for Children’s Social Care in South Lakeland and will attend and provide an update to the working group in October Action: Gill to invite Keeley to the meeting on 16 October Gill gave an update on the Furness Future Leaders Celebration event that she had attended on behalf of South Lakeland. The young leaders had chosen littering as the campaign to work on. Jonathan Taylor will be updating Local Committee in November on the Family Resilience role that was funded in February.

30 4 Funding Requests Cumbria Youth Alliance (CYA) Dreamscheme: Funding is requested to establish a programme in South Lakeland to get groups of 11- 19 year olds at grassroots level engaged in projects where they learn transferable skills and can build their own capacity whilst they contribute to the overall capacity of their community of interest. Members would like to see this extended to Ulverston when funding allows Recommendation: that £5,000 be allocated from the 0-19 voluntary youth group support budget for the Dreamscheme project

Brathay Trust South Lakeland Resilience Project: The project will offer intensive weekly support to young people to manage difficulties they’re experiencing in their daily lives. Working in partnership with other local agencies such as education and police, Brathay will continue to work with the young people’s family networks to maximize outcomes for them. Local Committee have been asked to contribute to the funding of this project in partnership with the Community Safety Partnership. It was agreed that £4900 be allocated to the project from the 0 – 19 universal services budget.

Outside In: funding has been requested to revamp the outside play area on the newly acquired premises in Kendal. The charity has raised over £124000 for the project but the original goal and budget was based on previous premises. The enforced change to the old Playbase Premises on Beezon Road has the benefit of an extensive outside area for play which is already a small play park. Playdale who installed the original equipment have quoted £8730 for the work. Members requested that we ask Outside In to obtain another quote from another supplier. Members also commented on the short lease period to January 2025 and wondered what consideration the charity has given to parking. Recommendation: that £5000 be allocated from the 0 – 19 universal services budget but that the amount can be moderated depending on the responses to these queries. Action: Gill Holmes to contact Outside In

5 A2B Now Report and Review of Fees/Charges for April 2020 Members had previously had sight of the Transport team’s regular report on the scheme to the end of July 2019. They were asked to consider if they wished to recommend that the scheme be funded for another year and on what basis.

Option 1: Charges remain at £7.50 per card, £1.80 single journey and £3.00 return Option 2: Raise the card charge to £10 and leave fares as they are Option 3: Raise the card charge to £10 and increase fares

The two representatives from Youth Parliament and Youth Council were asked for their views. They think the scheme is very beneficial to many young people in South Lakeland and that there would be less of a negative impact on the scheme by increasing the cost of cards than by increasing the fare charges. Members agreed to recommend that the scheme continues as per Option 2, that is with an increase in the cost of the card to £10 and no change in fares. Recommendation: that Local Committee agrees to fund the A2B Now scheme for the 2020/21 financial year, with an increase to £10 for the card and fares to remain as £1.80 for a single journey and £3.00 for a return journey

31 Gill reported that 500 of the revised leaflets are ready for distribution to libraries and schools. Posters are to be put up in all relevant bus shelters including Kendal bus station. Articles to be prepared for all relevant parish magazines and newsletters. Action: Gill to send electronic copy of poster to Cllr Bill Wearing, Georgina Livingstone (ICC) and Reece (YP) to help to publicise the scheme. Gill to prepare statements for the parish magazines.

6 CiCC Report Not available at the meeting

7 Children’s Champion Update Cllr. Shirley Evans has been interviewed by young people with direct experience of care and care leaving as part of the Respect Assessment that takes place every other year. This measures how well the Council is delivering against the standards that young people have set. The young people will report their findings to the Corporate Parenting Board. Shirley also reported how pleased she is that one of the new residential homes for Children Looked After being established by CCC, will be in Kendal. This will help the Council to bring children and young people who are placed out of county back into Cumbria, keeping them closer to their communities.

8 Youth Parliament Annual Sitting and Pioneers of Sustainable Hope (POSH) Reece Hammond reported that at the recent Youth Parliament he was not surprised that nearly 80% of all motions revolved around environmental issues with tackling hate crime, child poverty and stopping street harassment also seen as priorities. He envisages that protecting the environment could be the top priority chosen on this year’s Make Your Mark ballot. He informed us that there is less support for welcoming refugees, partly because of the lack of progress made year on year. This year, the voting structure in the Youth Parliament has been amended with space for the young politicians to raise local issues.

POSH have been working with the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis in Milnthorpe to create eco items such as bird feeders out of recycled materials. They are also working on creating eco-bricks out of soft drinks bottles with the hope to build a wall at the Wildlife Centre.

Photographs of their various projects were circulated. Youth Council members had visited the Kendal Calling Music festival site after the festival had closed and helped clear the site of rubbish and abandoned camping equipment which they were able to recycle and send to Manna House in Kendal and refugees in Calais and Paris. There are plans for a group to attend Cumbria Pride in Carlisle on 28th September, Black History Month in October and a Mizpah International Day of Faith and Non- Faith community event on 17 November in Hawkshead

Members invited Youth Parliament and Youth Council representatives back to the December meeting

32 9 Public Health Update Mike Conefrey reported on the action to manage Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) with work being done across the Lancaster and Morecambe Integrated Care system and local ICC’s. Groups are looking into the psychological and physical effects of ACE’s which may include drug and alcohol abuse, instances of self-harm and long term physical and mental health issues. The Cumbria Resilience network is also raising ACE awareness with NHS practitioners, taking care to look for signs when young people present at A&E departments. Work is also being undertaken to train practitioners on appropriate management techniques.

Recently, 9 A & E centres including the RLI in Lancaster, Furness General and a hospital in Blackpool recorded a two week snapshot of attendances linked to instances of self-harm. The exercise showed that females are slightly more likely to present at A&E and that the Barrow area had above average instances of self-harm with South Lakeland about average and the Lancaster area slightly below average. It was found that many cases of drug abuse involved poly-pharmaceutical abuse which is a mixture of over the counter and illegal drugs use.

Mike reported that a recent bid for Mental Health Trailblazer status had been successful with a grant of £360000 being awarded to support the ongoing project in Furness, Ulverston, Millom and Morecambe schools. This project will provide mental health nurses and support systems in schools to support children and young people aged 5 to 18. It is hoped that it will become a national programme by 2023.

Mike also informed the group that sadly Copeland MIND services have now ceased in addition to South Lakeland MIND and therefore Mental Health services will be transferred to Lancashire. Anne Sheppard (CCC) has been announced as Lead for Young Peoples Mental Health services with Julia Westway taking over CCG Future for Young People Mental Health services. Action: Gill to invite Anne Sheppard to the December working group

10 Any Other Business None

11 Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday 16th October 2019 at 2pm in committee Room 1, County Hall offices Action: Paula to circulate further dates to group

33 Appendix E

South Lakeland Local Committee Children & Young People’s Working Group 0 - 19 Funding

Meeting Date 2 September 2019

Name of Organisation Cumbria Youth Alliance (CYA) Project details: Dreamscheme

CYA is the lead strategic youth work agency supporting organisations and young people across Cumbria. They work across all 6 localities in Cumbria and directly support over 500 young people at risk of exclusion. They focus on providing a range of youth work programmes that will enable young people to reach their full potential. They are contracted by CCC to build the capacity of youth work organisations across Cumbria by providing access to free training, governance support and fundraising support to ensure we are building sustainable youth provision across Cumbria so that young people can access a wide range of positive activities in safe and secure environments. They work in schools with those facing exclusion and are leading on a large emotional health project in partnership with CCC and with Clinical Commissioners from North Cumbria. They have a team of 12 staff and are supported by a trustee board of 8 locally elected trustees.

They want to establish a Dreamscheme programme in South Lakes to engage with groups of 11- 19 year olds at grassroots level and get them engaged in projects where they learn transferable skills and can build their own capacity whilst they contribute to the overall capacity of their community of interest. These will include young people at existing sports clubs, specialist disability groups and mainstream youth groups. CYA would work with groups of 5 -15 young people with a staff member to identify a social action project they would like to take part in. They would then develop a project plan, incorporating budgets and team working. The idea would then be pitched by them to a team of locally identified business dragons to decide how much to fund them to get the project up and running.

There are great opportunities for raising the profile of what young people can contribute to their communities and highlighting the support that CCC have put into these localities Areas covered  Flookburgh  Kendal – 3-5 groups (one will be the re-establishing of a Hallgarth group)  Kent Estuary – various locations where they deliver  Windermere  Ambleside  Cartmel  Coniston  Arnside  Burton in Kendal

Following the delivery of the project, the group of young people will provide a report on what they achieved. In return, they receive an award for their social action which they spend as a group. The reward can be used to purchase things for their club or for the club to have an outing or undertake a special activity.

If a group of young people want to engage in the scheme but are not attached to an existing club, they would be put in touch with a group to host them as individuals cannot directly receive a reward, it would go to the club where the young people would decide on how to spend it. CYA have already gauged an interest in this from clubs in South Lakeland, such as Youth Engagement Services (YES)

Aim and Outcomes of the Programme: CYA hope to engage with 15 groups (100-150 young people) across Kendal and South Lakeland to encourage and help them become engaged and active in their communities. They will also:

34  gain a host of transferable skills  make a contribution to their community  build their own capacity whilst contributing to their community capacity

CYA will ensure the project also targets young people with additional support needs

Proposed evaluation methods: Report to Local Committee

Total Cost of Project £14241 Grant requested £5000

Date the project commences When funding allows Wards: South Lakeland

Source(s) of other funding

Applied to Freda Scott and Sir John Fisher

The project meets the following priorities:

35 Appendix F South Lakeland Local Committee Children & Young People’s Working Group 0 - 19 Funding

Meeting Date 2 September 2019

Name of Organisation Outside In Cumbria

Project details

The organisation have raised £124000+ funding for the project successfully. However our original goal and budget was based on the previous premises we had agreed on and our enforced change to the old Playbase Premises on Beezon Road has the benefit of an extensive outside area for play which is already a small play park.

This was installed by Playdale around 8 years ago and whilst the area is in relatively good condition, it needs a "revamp" to update it to current standards. It also requires movement of some of the equipment to allow us to create a walkway for landlord's access to another door. This walkway will go around the edge of the playground. We agreed on this as part of the lease because without it, the landlord would need access across the middle of our outside area which would interrupt the flow of play and compromise security and safeguarding.

Having researched carefully why other play areas closed in the town, we have realised the importance of having outside play and cafe space to continue to attract visitors in the summer months, so this is a new development in our project (the outside area is much larger than that at the previous premises) but we feel it will add significantly to the financial viability of the project and also what we can offer to visitors.

Playdale have visited and we have undergone a design process and agreed on a reasonable approach we hope to take in updating the playground.

Aim and Outcomes of the Programme:

The centre itself is primarily aimed at people across Cumbria, younger children, their families and carers will be able to use the facility 6 days a week, any time between 10am and 6pm. The facilities will provide children with an opportunity for learning, interaction with their peers and exercise. We estimate that over a year the centre will have over 16,000 visits by 0-4 year olds, 9,000 visits from 5- 11 year olds, 804 visits from 12-19 year olds and over 10,500 visits from people aged 20+. These are fairly conservative estimates and some of them will be repeat visits by the same children and families

Total Cost of Project £140,000 Grant requested £8730

Date the project commences The outside play area revamp Wards: phase will start on receipt of South sufficient funding Lakeland

36 Source(s) of other funding

Locally Important Projects Funding (SLDC) 25000 Frieda Scott Trust 10000 Cumbria County Council 10000 Kendal Town Council 2000 Holehird Trust 2000 Kendal Lions 3000 Windermere Lions 1000 Council changing places grant 12000 (Awarded in part for feasibility study) BIG lottery Reaching communities 60000 Local councillors (District) 1000 Cllr Archibald 500 Cllr Ladhams 500 Cllr Vincent 900 Crowd funding 2925 Private donations 5800

TOTAL 124,625

Officer’s comments / recommended conditions if grant approved

When the group applied to SLLC for funding last year, they requested £20,000 and were awarded £10,000. Members invited them at the time to approach us for more if they found they were short at a later stage.

With the problems encountered with the landlord of the initial choice, they had no option but to re-locate.

37 South Lakeland Local Committee - Monitoring Report to August 2019 Appendix G

COST/ ELECTORAL DATE OUTCOMES/ BUDGET (£) TO RESPONSIBLE ITEM DIVISION / DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS/INFORMATION AGREED OUTPUTS LOCAL OFFICER TOWN COMMITTEE

Priority: Promoting sustainable economic growth and creating jobs

1 Kendal November Business Improvement Businesses within Kendal On-going interest from Local Committee £4,420 Karen Johnson 2018 District BID reporting increased re. the development of the BID and its per annum April ’19 to March ‘24 revenue and footfall impact on the economic growth of the (2019/20 to town. 2024/25) Economic Vote for renewed BID for period 2019 to Initiatives 2024 agreed 29/11/18 38 Cllr Geoff Cook representing LC on new BID Board.

Last update – April 2018; next October 2019 to SPWG

2 Ulverston 28th Business Improvement Businesses within On-going interest from Local Committee £1,288 per Karen Johnson January District Ulverston BID reporting re. the development of the BID and its annum (2015/16 2015 April ‘15 to March ‘20 increased revenue and impact on the economic growth of the to 2020/21 footfall town. Economic Initiatives Representation from LC declined by BID board (May ’18)

Last update – February 2018; next August 2019 to SPWG COST/ ELECTORAL DATE OUTCOMES/ BUDGET (£) TO RESPONSIBLE ITEM DIVISION / DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS/INFORMATION AGREED OUTPUTS LOCAL OFFICER TOWN COMMITTEE

3 Kendal 18th May Kendal Highways & In support of the Local £60K cost of study shared between Local £30K Karen Johnson / 2016 Transport Access Study Plan refresh, identify Committee (£30K), SLDC (£20K) and Economic Michael Barry / options to deliver Kendal Town Council (£10K). Initiatives and Paul Marriott i) Strategic growth of General the town Consultants, Mott McDonald, Provisions ii) Reduce congestion commissioned and started August ’16. (50/50) iii) Improve resilience & Final consultant’s report complete and accessibility to can be found at: £20K Economic existing employment Initiatives areas http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/planning- towards iv) Consider resilience of environment/infrastructureplanning/schemede consolidated

39 M6 corridor in Kendal velopment.asp vision area Consolidated vision bringing together & inspecting several recently commissioned studies for the area in readiness for outline business case. Co funded study by CCC (£20k), SLDC (£20K) and Kendal Town Council (£10K).

Study work has included high level appraisal work to compare broad corridors; a range of high level costs and benefits have been calculated. Liaison with the EA continues re. their infrastructure; and SLDC to affirm scale of future growth in Kendal.

The Strategic Outline Business Case completed previously as part of the Kendal Strategic Transport Infrastructure Study is being updated to take account of recent study work. COST/ ELECTORAL DATE OUTCOMES/ BUDGET (£) TO RESPONSIBLE ITEM DIVISION / DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS/INFORMATION AGREED OUTPUTS LOCAL OFFICER TOWN COMMITTEE

An application to the Dept for Transport (through TfN) has been submitted for funding to develop an Outline Business Case. Partners have provided letters of support.

4 Kendal 20th March Co-ordination of multi- Improved economic Contribution towards Co-ordinator’s post £7,750 Economic Karen Johnson / 2019 agency group (Kendal growth for Kendal to March 2019. Annual update to be Initiatives Paula Scott Futures) to influence provided. economic growth in and around Kendal. Last update: Feb ‘19 40

5 Ulverston 26th Ulverston Highways & Improved infrastructure Work with the LEP and HE to develop £20K Karen Johnson/ September Transportation Study and access, facilitating evidence to make a strong case for General Michael Barry 2018 economic growth: future Investment. Provisions i) A590 Economic Analysis re. the wider Consultants commissioned by CCC in economic benefits of partnership with HE to identify a package improving the of integrated transport interventions in to A590 corridor. address existing and future constraints ii) Ulverston Transport on the A590 and the local highway Improvement Study to network in the town. identify opps. to improve the A590, the local road Local Committee will be in engaged in network and sustainable the development of the study while a travel in the town, wider Ulverston stakeholder group iii) Ulverston Strategic including representatives of the County Transport Study to identify Council, District Council, Town Council the strategic issues facing and Highways England will be formed. the A590 and considering COST/ ELECTORAL DATE OUTCOMES/ BUDGET (£) TO RESPONSIBLE ITEM DIVISION / DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS/INFORMATION AGREED OUTPUTS LOCAL OFFICER TOWN COMMITTEE the role of major The Study is to run from July ‘19 to the interventions. end of November ‘19.

Stakeholder engagement re. the identified options for improvements to begin in Ulverston on 20/09/19

6 Grange 19th Flood Alleviation Protect homes and To carry out investigative work and £20K Doug Coyle November Scheme businesses from future interventions to prevent flooding to General 2018 flooding properties in Windermere Road. Provisions

41 Civil works on site to provide access to the top of the well. Access for assessment of blocking culvert taking water towards houses. Consultants sought for solutions to: 1. NFM retaining wall and new culvert from top field into bottom field 2. Alterations to culvert flows from well to carpark 3. Design of additional storage and pumping from the carpark on Windermere road to Ornamental pond The intention is to complete 1 and 2 this summer and look to consult further on solution 3. COST/ ELECTORAL DATE OUTCOMES/ BUDGET (£) TO RESPONSIBLE ITEM DIVISION / DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS/INFORMATION AGREED OUTPUTS LOCAL OFFICER TOWN COMMITTEE

Priority: Improving Health and Well-being and Tackling Poverty

7 South 20th March Money Management The key outcomes of the Delivered through Citizens Advice £47,550 Karen Johnson Lakeland 2019 Advice & Support contract are: Bureau. Annual updates on progress to Money Advice i) support for individuals LC Contract in debt to an extent where their home or Last update: May 2019; liberty are at risk or Next update: Dec 2019 those whose debts are seriously affecting the health and wellbeing of the individual/family 42 ii) Preventative activity that raises awareness of how to avoid debt, educate people about effective budgeting and money management; and support people to maximise their income

8 South 24th March Eden & South Lakeland South Lakeland residents South Lakeland and Eden Credit Unions Karen Johnson Lakeland 2014 Credit Union able to access affordable merged with the aim to create a stronger credit and savings offer with greater sustainability.

Further opportunities for outreach in other parts of SL to be developed as the offer in SL strengthens. Last update: Feb 2019 COST/ ELECTORAL DATE OUTCOMES/ BUDGET (£) TO RESPONSIBLE ITEM DIVISION / DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS/INFORMATION AGREED OUTPUTS LOCAL OFFICER TOWN COMMITTEE

9 South April 2016 Sandgate Hydrotherapy Improve the health and Trustees and Active Cumbria manager £44K Sandgate K Johnson / Lakeland Pool mobility of people with working together to consider continual Pool Richard Johnston disabilities and enable improvement and future sustainability of Budget them to self-manage their the pool. conditions Working with CCG to develop a commissioned approach to funding the pool rather than grant based.

Seeking to be independently sustainable by 2020/21 43 Last Update: June 2019 Next Update: Dec 2019

10 Kendal South, 20th March School Crossing Patrols Parents and schools Contract with Orian for actual curb side £19,796 Karen Johnson Kendal Castle, 2019 supported to get their hours delivered and recruitment. SCP Budget for Kendal children to school safely 8 crossing patrols currently in operation kerbside hours Highgate, (51 hours, 15 mins per week) of which 4 only Ulverston are presently vacant. East, High Furness LC review of contract in May 2019 and agreement to assess all 8 crossing sites May 2019 (SPWG). Results to be shared Oct/Nov £4,000 2019. SCP Budget

11 Windermere 4th June CAT of Ellerthwaite Local people are Results of feasibility study (part funded £10,000 Karen Johnson 2019 House through long supported and the local by CCC) has identified that a shared Property lease economy capitalises on community space which includes a national/international library, exhibition and museum is viable. visitors LC endorsement of long lease to the COST/ ELECTORAL DATE OUTCOMES/ BUDGET (£) TO RESPONSIBLE ITEM DIVISION / DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS/INFORMATION AGREED OUTPUTS LOCAL OFFICER TOWN COMMITTEE Lake District Paradise Trust. Cabinet decision to be taken in the Autumn.

12 Kendal, Lower 4th June Kendal to Milnthorpe Improved health and well- Feasibility study to commence across a £10,000 Karen Johnson Kentdale, Kent 2019 Cycle Route Feasibility being; safer and linked defined route to identify improvements to Economic Estuary Study cycle routes; contribution ensure safety and link up with existing Initiatives to reduced carbon routes. emissions Aim for results to attract national funding.

13 Windermere, 4th June Windermere Ferry CCC a strong partner to Terms of Reference approved by Local Karen Johnson / High Furness, 2019 Advisory Group support economic growth; Committee for the reintroduction of a Karl Melville Lakes ferry a catalyst for further partnership group. Inaugural meeting growth in the area took place 16/07/19. Next meeting of group Nov 2019 to feed

44 into development of fees and charges. Agenda Item 7

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKELAND

Meeting date: 30th September 2019

From: Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

2019/20 HIGHWAYS DEVOLVED REVENUE AND CAPITAL UPDATE REPORT

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report presents the Highways Revenue and Devolved Capital and Non-Devolved Capital Budget finance reports and updates members as to current progress on these budget lines as detailed in the attached appendices.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The County Council met in February 2019 to agree the capital and revenue budget allocations to all Local Committees for the devolved highway maintenance budget.

2.2 Effective and efficient maintenance of the highway network underpins all of the County Council’s corporate strategies.

2.3 There are no equality implications arising out of this report.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That Local Committee note the revenue and capital budget allocations for 2019/20 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to the end of August 2019 and shown in Appendices 1, 2 and 3.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The attached appendices give details of budget and expenditure to the end of August 2019. 4.2 The Highways Revenue allocation is showing, at the end of August 2019, expenditure of £608,483 against a latest budget of £1,128,350 for 2019/20, which has been adjusted to take into account the brought forward overspend

45 from 2018/19 of £23,650. Forecast outturn figures currently indicate an overspend of £85,816. This projected overspend is partly due to verge maintenance invoices for 2017/18 and 2018/19 that have now been agreed with South Lakeland District Council for the works their contractors have undertaken on the urban highway verge maintenance and have been paid from the 2019/20 revenue allocation. Additional spend has also been incurred on the gully cleansing allocations. Appendix 1 to this report details spend against revenue lines at the end of August 2019.

4.3 The Highways Devolved Capital Budget is showing, at the end of August 2019 expenditure of £2,650,123 against a reduced budget allocation of £3,768,396 for 2019/20 which has been adjusted to take into account the brought forward overspend from 2018/19 of £291,207. Forecast outturn figures currently indicate an overspend of £277,655. This level of projected overspend has only been achieved by placing some carriageway resurfacing schemes on hold as previously advised to Members. Appendix 2 to this report details spend against devolved capital budget lines at the end of August 2019.

4.4 The Highways Non-Devolved Capital Budget is showing, at end of August 2019 expenditure of £1,527,443 against an budget allocation of £2,402,519. Currently an accelerated spend of £201,429 is forecast against this budget. The Non-Devolved Capital Budget is being managed centrally. Appendix 3 to this report details spend against budget lines at the end of August 2019.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 This Committee may decide to vire money between devolved Highways budget headings. The Committee is not able to vire money from capital budgets into revenue budgets.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 Appendices 1 to 3 show the position as at end of August 2019 for the devolved revenue, devolved capital and non-devolved capital highways budgets. 6.2 It is for Local Committee to allocate resources within the devolved revenue and devolved capital budgets to specified programmes of Highways work (paragraph 5.1). Any changes in allocation that Local Committee may agree should have regard to remaining within the overall revenue and capital budgets devolved to Local Committee. (NG 12/09/19)

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no direct legal implications arising from this report. When allocating and moving money between budgets, Local Committee must follow the rules set by the Council following its consideration of the Draft Revenue Budget 2019/20 which includes the Medium Term Financial Plan (2019/20 – 2021/22) and Draft Capital Programme set within the rolling programme for 2019 – 2024 on 14 February 2019 and any such additional

46 restrictions set by Cabinet and or Council regulating the use of such funds. (EJH 16.09.19)

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 At this stage, the Devolved Highways Revenue budget and the Devolved Highways Capital budget are currently forecasting overspends. The service will be working to reduce these projected overspends.

Angela Jones Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

September 2019

47 APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – Devolved Highways Revenue Budget to the end of August 2019 Appendix 2 – Devolved Highways Capital Budget to the end of August 2019 Appendix 3 – Non-Devolved Highways Capital Budget to the end of August 2019

Electoral Division(s): All South Lakeland

* Please remove whichever option is not applicable

Yes* Executive Decision

Key Decision No*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No*

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and necessary approvals have been obtained.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Peter Hosking, [email protected]

Tel – 0300 303 2992

48 Local Committees Highways Revenue Budget 2019/20 Appendix 1 Totals to the end of August South Lakeland Category Budget Actual Forecast Variance Comment Better Highways 509,000 340,288 509,000 (0) Cleansing 232,000 123,192 264,059 32,059 Lighting and Signs 170,000 47,725 162,204 (7,796) Other (23,650) 1,325 1,398 25,048 Signals 36,000 12,443 36,444 444 Verge Maintenance 143,000 51,860 179,060 36,060 Tree Maintenance 50,000 19,295 50,000 (0) Weed Spraying 12,000 12,355 12,000 0 Total 1,128,350 608,483 1,214,166 85,816 49 This page is intentionally left blank Local Committee Devolved Highways Capital 2019/20 Appendix 2

South Lakeland Cost centre + Description Project code + Description Budget (£) YTD Forecast (£) Forecast RAG Status Comment Payments Variance (£) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN00 Budget Holding / Unallocated (291,207) 0 0 291,207 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN01 Pre Surface Treatment Patching 590,000 363,270 390,000 (200,000) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN02 Surface Dressing 855,000 780,856 855,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN04 Minor Drainage Works 450,000 285,535 450,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN05 Minor Footway Patching 202,000 54,641 202,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN06 Column Replacement 113,000 59,320 113,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN07 Review Of Traffic Regs 0 105 0 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN08 Minor Carriageway Patching 466,000 444,823 966,000 500,000 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN20 Members - Cartmel 6,000 558 6,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN21 Members Works - Grange 6,000 1,552 7,800 1,800 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN22 Members Works Highfurness 6,000 1,049 9,500 3,500 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN23 Members Works Kendalcastle 6,000 2,734 6,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN24 Members Kendal Highgate 6,000 9,419 11,000 5,000 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN25 Members - Kendal Nether 6,000 1,366 7,500 1,500 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN26 Members Works Kendal Sth 6,000 1,994 8,000 2,000 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN27 Members Kendal Strickland 6,000 2,156 6,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN28 Members Works Kentestuary 6,000 1,177 6,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN29 Members Works - Lakes 6,000 1,276 7,000 1,000 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN30 Members Works Low Furness 6,000 1,534 6,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN31 Membersworks Lowerkentdale 6,000 3,833 8,000 2,000 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN32 Members Works Lyth Valley 6,000 441 6,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN33 Members Sedbergh-Kirkby L 6,000 1,872 6,000 0 51 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN34 Members Works Ulverston E 6,000 540 6,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN35 Members Works Ulverston W 6,000 1,875 8,400 2,400 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN36 Members Works Upper Kent 6,000 1,042 8,000 2,000 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRN37 Members Works Windermere 6,000 1,223 6,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNBN C5095 Guard Hill Ln, Sandside 0 940 0 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNCF U5724 Kennedy St Rear Ulverstn 0 163 163 163 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNCM A65 Millness Drainage 0 8 8 8 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNCN A65 Kirby Lonsdale Drainage 0 8 8 8 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNCO A592 Newby Bridge To Bowness 0 8 8 8 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNCP A591 Bannerigg Drainage 0 5 5 5 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNDC U5627 Natland Green 0 699 0 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNDY S Lakes Tour Of Britain Patchi 0 187 187 187 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNFK Road Markings 100,000 87,477 100,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNFP Speed Monitoring 5,000 758 5,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNFY Cinderbarrow Levens 0 546 546 546 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNGB C5085 Gorse Cottage Hutton Roo 0 16,858 16,858 16,858 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNGC U5627 Helm Lane / Robby Lea Dr 0 83 83 83 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNGS U879 Tarn Close Kendal 0 216 216 216 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHA U666 Blackhall Road 0 205 205 205 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHH C5051 Station Road Broughton I 0 335 335 335 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHJ C5066 Sedbergh Road (Old Road) 0 143 143 143 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHM Shap Rd Betwn Vine Rd Apby Rd 22,324 15,299 15,299 (7,025) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHN Rosemeade Ave Adj To Hedge Kdl 9,094 9 9,094 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHO Melody House Haverthwaite 8,017 7,850 7,850 (167) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHP Burneside Road Kendal 8,017 5,164 5,164 (2,853) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHQ Opp Plumtree Heversham 4,525 3,372 3,372 (1,153) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHR Queens Drive Windermere 55,855 48,727 55,855 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHS The Park Old Hutton 40,406 31,362 31,362 (9,044) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHT Coniston Drive Kendal 9,074 9,369 9,369 295 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHU Highcroft Drive Allithwaite 33,244 27,262 27,262 (5,982) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHV C5048 Beast Banks (North Side) 12,022 11,849 11,849 (173) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHW Sheernest Lane Holme 21,026 15,280 15,280 (5,746) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHX Natland Helm Lane Robby Lea Dr 20,000 2,309 20,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHY Natland Green Natland 20,000 3,680 20,000 0 Cost centre + Description Project code + Description Budget (£) YTD Forecast (£) Forecast RAG Status Comment Payments Variance (£) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNHZ B5284 Nr Pound Farm Crook 20,000 17,999 20,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIA U5529 Elterwater 15,000 291 15,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIB U5623 Jct Holme Island Meathop 15,000 5,472 5,472 (9,528) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIC A6 Beetham 30,000 0 30,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNID U5427 Sheernest Cottages Holme 25,000 540 25,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIE U5382 Lowfield Barbon 12,000 0 12,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIF A684 Nr Jct With Beehive Lane 20,000 305 20,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIG U5365 Whetstone Lane Nook 40,000 460 40,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIH Garth Row 15,960 0 0 (15,960) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNII Drovers Way Burton 23,376 13,000 13,000 (10,376) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIJ Mill Brow Kirkby Lonsdale 9,600 28,033 28,033 18,433 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIK The Park Old Hutton 31,440 17,798 17,798 (13,642) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIL Grange Mini Roundabout 45,600 1,450 1,450 (44,150) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIM Nook Lane Ambleside 81,000 91,142 91,142 10,142 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIN Guard Hill Sandside Beetham 34,860 0 0 (34,860) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIO Off Yans Lane Storth Beetham 22,356 0 0 (22,356) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIP Main Street Sedbergh 37,050 26,904 26,904 (10,146) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIQ Belle Isle View Bowness 7,560 297 7,560 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIR Oxenholme Station To Haycl Ln 110,160 2,402 2,402 (107,758) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIS Low Gale Ambleside 33,450 25,007 25,007 (8,443) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIT Priory Grange Windermere 9,827 13,675 13,675 3,848 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIU Brantfell Road Bowness 40,020 29,318 29,318 (10,702) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIV Silver Street Staveley 35,250 0 0 (35,250) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIW Benson Street Ulverston 14,400 0 0 (14,400) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIX Queen Street Ulverston 22,750 0 0 (22,750) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIY Murrell Hill Grange 14,580 9,174 9,174 (5,406) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNIZ Whetstone Lane Prizet 23,280 0 0 (23,280) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNJA St Mary'S Ambleside 17,480 11,185 11,185 (6,295) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNJB Goosheholme Bridge 100,000 0 100,000 0 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXA Silver Ridge To Hale 0 778 778 778

52 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXB Fairbank Kirkby Lonsdale 0 1,116 1,116 1,116 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXD Holker Mosses, Low Wood To Ell 0 9,235 9,221 9,221 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXE Grange, Wood Yard To Lindale R 0 1,990 1,976 1,976 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXF Tow Top Road, High Newton 0 546 532 532 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXG U5623 Faraway Farm 0 14 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXH Fell End Caravan Park Hale 0 680 680 680 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXI Bluecaster Side, Cautley 0 14 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXJ C5091 Chapel Hill Farleton 0 14 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXK Middle Fell Houses, Kitridding 0 31 31 31 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXL Middleshaw Bridge To Limefoot 0 29 29 29 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXM Marshes Road Heversham 0 16 16 16 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXN Crabtree Lane, Lupton 0 308 308 308 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXO Lowfields Lane Barbon 0 1,656 1,656 1,656 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXP Docker Lane Docker 0 580 580 580 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXQ Hawkrigg Lane (North End Of St 0 1,215 1,215 1,215 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXR Tosca (Tosca Cottage To Icorns 0 88 88 88 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXS Whetstone Lane, Prizet 0 14 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXU Cinderbarrow Levens 0 (10,555) (10,569) (10,569) QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXV South Lakes Network 0 14 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXW Gully Cleansing Works 0 15,799 15,799 15,799 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXX Tree Works To Reduce Vehicle S 0 15,424 15,424 15,424 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXY Hall Park, Burneside 0 14 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNXZ Park Avenue, Swarthmoor 0 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNYA Templand Park, Allithwaite 0 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNYB Longlands View, Kendal 0 14 14 QSLNPRN Devolved To Lc Nprn Sth Lakes QSLNPRNYC Leisure Cenrtre Footpath, Kend 0 2,247 2,246 2,246 Total 3,768,396 2,650,123 4,046,093 277,655 Local Committee Non Devolved Highways Capital 2019/20 Appendix 3 #REF! South Lakeland Cost centre + Description Project code + Description Budget (£) YTD Forecast (£) Forecast RAG Status Comment Payments Variance (£) QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSAS A591 Windermere Measures 0 755 755 755 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSAW Newby Bridge 0 98 98 98 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSAX A595 Wreaks End 0 1348 1348 1,348 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSAY Cragg Brow, Bowness On Winderm 50000 15540 50000 0 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSAZ A6 Milnthorpe To Levens Bridge 8000 0 8000 0 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSBA A6070 Burton In Kendal 10000 0 10000 0 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSBB A65 Kirkby Lonsdale 14000 0 14000 0 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSBC A684 Kendal - New Hutton 22000 0 22000 0 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSBD Bowness On Windermere Design 26000 899 35000 9,000 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSBE A591 Windermere 7000 0 5326 (1,674) QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSBF A592 Newby Bridge 7000 0 7000 0 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And QSLAESSBG A6 Selside 7000 0 7000 0 QSLAESS Engineering Safety Studies And Total 151,000 18,640 160,527 9,527 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRN02 South Lakes Surface Dressing 510030 425861 510030 0 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNBA A593Torver Straight Torver Inl 0 796 796 796 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNBR A591 Kendal By Pass 0 5539 5539 5,539 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNBU Prn 18/19 Surface Dressing 0 3378 3378 3,378 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNBX A65 Hornsbarrow Farm 0 184 184 184 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNBZ A5084 Blawith Church 50000 50462 50462 462 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCA A683 North Of Bailey Bridge 49000 58565 58565 9,565

53 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCB A591 Makret Place, Ambleside 248000 225669 225669 (22,331) QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCC A65 Crocklands To M6 125000 128760 128760 3,760 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCD Kendal Bypass-Vrs 35000 0 35000 0 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCE A6 Sandes Avenue, Kendal 104000 127929 127929 23,929 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCF Kendal Bypass - Verge & Trees 0 28301 83364 83,364 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCG North Of Booths Rbt 0 0 0 0 Being Dressed. Now South of Grayrigg QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCH A592 Ferry Junction To Longtai 0 0 0 0 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCI A685 South Of Grayrigg 46000 49346 49346 3,346 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNCJ A5087 Ladycroft Cottage Alding 735 0 0 (735) QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNXA A591 Kendal Bypass 0 709 709 709 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip QSLAPRNXC A5092 Spark Bridge To Broughto 0 1779 1779 1,779 QSLAPRN Highways & Transport - Princip Total 1,167,765 1,107,278 1,281,510 113,745 QSLAPOT Addl Pothole Reps Prn Sth Lks QSLAPOTAA Add'L Potholes - South Lakelan 167,254 35,999 167,254 0 QSLAPOT Addl Pothole Reps Prn Sth Lks Total 167,254 35,999 167,254 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSAT Retaining Walls 240000 151577 240000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSAU Marsh Side Retaining Wall 10000 2027 10000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSAW South Lakes Sea Walls 0 27 100 100 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSAZ Cattle Grid Repairs 30000 19447 30000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBB Millons Bridge Slab Extension 12000 325 12000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBC Seathwaite Bridge 15000 1940 15000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBJ Sools Bank A684 0 227 227 227 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBK Newbiggin Sea Wall 10000 0 10000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBO Grayrigg Hall 0 193 0 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBS C5065 Grayrigg Hall 19/20 250000 37649 250000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBT Barth Bridge 30000 386 30000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBU Gawthorpe Bridge 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBV St Sunday Bridge 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBW Stephenson Ground 9000 0 9000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBX Ulpha 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBY Bettham Bridge 10000 718 10000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSBZ Scotch Road Rly No. 91 10000 0 10000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCA Lickle 10000 0 10000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCB Natland Mill Beck 5000 0 5000 0 Cost centre + Description Project code + Description Budget (£) YTD Forecast (£) Forecast RAG Status Comment Payments Variance (£) QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCC Dallam Tower (Hollins) Rw 50000 68 50000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCD Hobdale Beck Bridge 10000 30 10000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCE Newlands Culvert 20000 0 20000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCF Middleton Or New 10000 608 6000 (4,000) QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCG Blea Beck Bridge 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCH Penny Bridge 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCI Eel House Bridge 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCJ Gleaston Mill 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCK Little Lightwater 15000 0 15000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCL Ashes 10000 442 9000 (1,000) QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCM Siegegill 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCN Helsington Moss 5000 0 5000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCO Black Beck Millrigg 16500 274 16500 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCP Barkin Beck 9000 0 9000 0 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCQ High Stockdale 30000 30 30 (29,970) QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCR Richmond Terrace Rw 60000 75095 76000 16,000 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCS Aikrigg Bridge Emergency Works 0 7976 10000 10,000 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSCU Grizebeck Mill Bridge 0 100 12000 12,000 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSXA South Lakes Retaining Walls 0 6995 7000 7,000 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSXD C5060 Mitchelland Culvert 0 55019 63000 63,000 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSXF C5065 Grayrigg Hall 0 3525 3600 3,600 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSXG B5282 Milnthorpe To Sandside 0 107 200 200 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges QSLHTBSXI Windermere Ferry Inspections 0 741 1000 1,000 QSLHTBS Highways & Transport - Bridges Total 916,500 365,526 994,657 78,157 Total 2,402,519 1,527,443 2,603,948 201,429 54 Agenda Item 8

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKELAND

Meeting date: 30th September 2019

From: Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP MEETING 2ND SEPTEMBER 2019

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report provides the notes of the meeting of the Highways and Transportation Working Group (the Working Group) held on 2nd September 2019 and includes recommendations for consideration by the Local Committee.

2.0 POLICY POSITION, BUDGETARY AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS AND LINKS TO CORPORATE STRATEGY

2.1 The policy position, links to corporate strategy, and the budgetary implications are set out in the individual Working Group reports previously circulated to Members.

3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 that Local Committee note the Minutes of the Working Group meeting of 2nd September 2019 which are attached as Appendix 1;

3.2 That Local Committee agree the recommendation of the Working Group that the current Traffic Regulation Order process be changed so that Highways Officers proceed to statutory advertisement and consultation of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), but only after consultation with Local Member(s). (Note: This would dispense with the need to obtain firstly a recommendation from Working Group and then approval from the Local Committee before being able to commence the statutory advertisement and consultation process).

3.3 that Local Committee agree to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions on the spine road off the A590 Daltongate, Ulverston, serving the Blue Light Hub,

55 and on the entrance to Daltongate, as shown on the plan attached in Appendix 1 of the Working Group report.

3.4 In the event that there are no unresolved objections at the expiry of the statutory advertisement and consultation period, that Local Committee agree that the “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions referred to in paragraph 3.3 above, be brought into operation, as advertised;

3.5 That Local Committee agrees to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of a Traffic Regulation Order which would prohibit pedestrians from using the footway adjacent to numbers 3 -7 Calgarth View, Troutbeck, only at such times as there is a risk of damage to those properties at times of flooding, as shown on plan attached as Appendix 1 of the Working Group report (“the Order”).

3.6 In the event that there are no unresolved objections to the proposals detailed in paragraph 3.5 above,, at the expiry of the statutory advertisement and consultation period, the Local Committee agree that the Order be brought into operation, as advertised;

3.7 that Local Committee approves the current Members Highways Priorities Works Programme 2019/2020 (“the Programme”) attached as Appendix 1 of the Working Group report and Appendix 2 of this report.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The Minutes of the Working Group held on 2nd September 2019 are attached to this report as Appendix 1 and contain the detail relating to the items discussed.

4.2 The Working Group received the following reports and briefing notes

 A report regarding the process for Traffic Regulation Orders. It was resolved that –

South Lakeland Local Committee be recommended to agree that the current TRO process for proceeding to statutory advertisement and consultation be changed so that Highways officers proceed to statutory advertisement and consultation of a TRO, but only after consultation with Local Member(s).

 A590 Daltongate Junction, Ulverston Traffic Regulation Order. It was resolved that –

Local Committee be recommended to agree to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of “No Waiting at Any Time”

56 restrictions on the spine road off the A590 Daltongate, Ulverston, serving the Blue Light Hub, and on the entrance to Daltongate, as shown on the plan attached in Appendix 1 of the Working Group report.

That in the event that there are no unresolved objections at the expiry of the statutory advertisement and consultation period, that Local Committee agree that the “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions referred to above, be brought into operation, as advertised.

 Troutbeck Flood Wall Traffic Regulation Order. Since the meeting it has been confirmed that the residents of Calgarth View will be key holders and will responsible for closing and then re-opening the floodgates when required. The local highways office and emergency services will also be issued with keys. It was resolved that –

the Working Group recommends that Local Committee agrees to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of a Traffic Regulation Order which would prohibit pedestrians from using the footway adjacent to numbers 3 -7 Calgarth View, Troutbeck, only at such times as there is a risk of damage to those properties at times of flooding, as shown on plan attached as Appendix 1of the report (“the Order”).

In the event that there are no unresolved objections to the proposals detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report, at the expiry of the statutory advertisement and consultation period, the Working Group recommend that Local Committee agree that the Order be brought into operation, as advertised.

 A verbal update was provided on the current situation with Victoria Bridge, Kendal.

 A report was discussed regarding Members Highways Priority Works. It was resolved that –

the Working Group recommends that Local Committee approves the current Members Highways Priorities Works Programme 2019/2020 (“the Programme”) attached as Appendix 1 of the report, and Appendix 2 of this report

 Update on the delivery of the 2019/20 gully cleansing programme.

 Update on the delivery of the 2019/20 devolved and non-devolved capital programme.

4.3 The Chair raised the challenges regarding communication between officers, the public and members on highways issues and a discussion ensued. It was resolved that the position be noted by the Working Group.

57 4.4 Mr Wilson introduced an item regarding Clean Air and Enforcement and a discussion ensued. It was resolved that the position be noted by the Working Group.

4.5 Items for future meetings of the Working Group are set out in Paragraph 21 of the Working Group minutes which are attached as Appendix 1.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Local Committee may accept, amend or reject the recommendations.

6 Resource and Value for Money Implications

6.1 Where the cost of a TRO proceeding to statutory advertisement and consultation can be met from; either Local Committee budgets already allocated for that purpose, or contributions already agreed with a third party, the expenditure may be incurred without further Local Committee approval. However, where a further allocation from the devolved budget is sought to fund the cost of a TRO proceeding to statutory advertisement and consultation it would be for Local Committee to agree or not agree the proposed budget allocation. (Recommendation 3.2)

6.2 If Local Committee agree to proceed to advertisement and consultation of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order on the spine road off the A590, and if the TRO proceeds to implementation, the costs of the TRO and implementation of the restriction markings and signs for the spine road off the A590 would be met from Capital Schemes Framework. Any future maintenance arising from the TRO would be met from within the Highways revenue budget devolved to Local Committee. (Recommendations 3.3 and 3.4)

6.3 If Local Committee agree to proceed to advertisement and consultation of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Calgarth Road Troutbeck, and if the TRO proceeds to implementation, the costs of the TRO and its implementation would be met by the Environment Agency. After the first 24 months of the scheme any future maintenance arising from the TRO would be met from within the Highways revenue budget devolved to Local Committee. (Recommendations 3.5 and 3.6)

6.4 It is for Local Committee to allocate resources within the devolved revenue and devolved capital budgets to specified programmes of Highways work subject to corporate policy and agreed service standards. The Members Highways Priorities Works programme falls within the devolved capital budget. Appendix 2 summarises agreed and proposed works within that programme. (Recommendation 3.7) (NG 13/09/19)

58 7 Legal Implications

7.1 The Legal implications in respect of the recommendations at paragraphs 3.2 to 3.6 inclusive were set out in the Reports to Working Group, which have been previously circulated to Members.

7.2 The legal implications in respect of the recommendation at paragraph 3.7 were set out in the report which is attached as Appendix 2 (KB – 13.9.2019)

8 Conclusion

8.1 The Local Committee is asked to note or approve as appropriate the recommendations set out in paragraphs 3.1 to 3.7 inclusive.

Angela Jones Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

September 2019

59 APPENDICES Appendix 1 Minutes of the Highways and Transportation Working Group Meeting 2nd September 2019.

Appendix 2 Report re: Members Highways Priorities Works Programme 2019/2020

IMPLICATIONS

Staffing: None Financial: As set out in the relevant reports to the Highways and Transportation Working Group. Electoral Division(s): All South Lakeland

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

None. Contact: Peter Hosking Tel. No.: 0300 303 2992 E-mail: [email protected]

60 SOUTH LAKELAND HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP

Minutes of a Meeting of the South Lakeland Highways and Transportation Working Group held on Monday, 2 September 2019 at 10.00 am at Committee Room 1 - County Offices, Kendal, LA9 4RQ

PRESENT:

Mr SB Collins (Chairman)

Mr J Bland Mr GD Cook Mr N Cotton Mr P Thornton Mr WJ Wearing Mrs S Evans Mr M Wilson

Also in Attendance:-

Mr P Hosking - Highways Network Manager Mr B Davis - Traffic Management Senior Technician Mr J Brook - South Lakeland District Council Mr I Rowley - Mott McDonald

10 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Mr G Archibald and Mrs B Gray.

11 MINUTES

Corrections to minutes:

Page 7, Minute 3a, 4th paragraph, last line: remove ‘meters’ and replace with ‘ticket machines’.

Page 10, Minute 4, 1st paragraph, 2nd line: remove ‘improvements’

Page 11, Minute 6, 1st paragraph, 9th line: remove ‘Government’

RESOLVED that, subject to the corrections above, the minutes of the meeting held on 19 June be approved.

A member stated that Transport for the North had made the Kendal Northern Access Route a priority which was considered to be a huge step forward in delivery of the project. This was welcomed by the Working Group.

A member referred to Middleton Hall bridge and stated that he’d asked for a temporary footbridge to be provided during the time that the road was closed. This had not happened and he described an incident where a cyclist was assaulted. He

61 considered that a Lesson Learned exercise should be undertaken and communication be improved. A member thought this could damage the Council’s reputation.

In Mrs Gray’s absence, the Highways Network Manager was asked to let Mrs Gray know the final destination of the water flow from the A65 following the drainage improvement scheme at The Helm, Oxenholme. The Highways Network Manager would ascertain if the design was finished.

12 TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER: PROCESS FOR REFERRAL TO HIGHWAYS OFFICERS TO PROCEED TO STATUTORY ADVERTISEMENT AND CONSULTATION

A report was considered from the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services regarding the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process for referral to Highways officers to proceed to statutory advertisement and consultation.

The Chairman advised that he had raised this issue at the meeting of South Lakeland Local Committee held on 23 July 2019 as he considered there was a considerable amount of delay to the TRO process which could be reduced by changing the current process.

It was explained that there was no statutory requirement or obligation under the County Council’s Constitution for a Highways Working Group or Local Committee to resolve that a TRO go out to statutory advertisement and consultation. It was noted by the Working Group that this was the only part of the TRO process under consideration.

The importance of consultation with the Local Member was stressed by a number of members who requested that this be added into the updated procedure. One member highlighted that on occasion, more than one Local Member may be involved in a TRO due to it crossing an electoral boundary. Members supported the Chairman in his desire to expedite this part of the TRO process. It was suggested that the process, as set out in the report be adopted but if a dispute arose, then Local Committee involvement would be prudent.

RESOLVED that,

1. Members agree that the Traffic Regulation Order process be changed so that Highways officers proceed to statutory advertisement and consultation of a TRO, but only after consultation with Local Members(s). 2. South Lakeland Local Committee be recommended to agree that the current TRO process for proceeding to statutory advertisement and consultation be changed so that Highways officers proceed to statutory advertisement and consultation of a TRO, but only after consultation with Local Members(s).

13 TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS

2 62 a A590 DALTONGATE JUNCTION, ULVERSTON - PROPOSED "NO WAITING AT ANY TIME" RESTRICTIONS

A report was considered from the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure regarding the Daltongate Junction, Ulverston proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions.

The report sought a recommendation from the Highways and Transportation Working Group to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions on that part of the spine road off the A590 Daltongate, Ulverston serving the Blue Light Hub. The Traffic Management Senior Technician outlined the reasons for the application whilst the Highways Network Manager explained why the restrictions were needed.

A member advised the Working Group that the Local Member had not been informed or consulted on the restrictions. A member considered that the restrictions had been planned well. A short discussion took place about the provision of a bus stop heading towards Barrow which would be further investigated by the Highways Network Manager.

Members agreed that the Local Member be consulted before the TRO was presented to South Lakeland Local Committee for determination. Members were informed that if any changes were made following consultation that the TRO would be brought back before the Working Group.

RESOLVED that,

1 That the Working Group recommends that Local Committee agrees to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions on the spine road off the A590 Daltongate, Ulverston, serving the Blue Light Hub, and on the entrance to Daltongate, as shown on the plan attached in Appendix 1 of the report. 2 In the event that there are no unresolved objections at the expiry of the statutory advertisement and consultation period, that the “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions referred to in paragraph 3.1 of the report, be brought into operation, as advertised. b TROUTBECK BRIDGE FLOOD WALL TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2019/2020

A report was considered from the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure regarding Troutbeck Bridge Flood Wall Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) 2019/20. The report sought a recommendation from the Working Group that South Lakeland Local Committee agree to progress to statutory advertisement and consultation of the TRO.

3 63 The Highways Network Manager explained that a great deal of work had been undertaken with the Environment Agency on the TRO and residents were happy with the proposal. The reason for the TRO was explained. Members were advised that the Environment Agency were responsible for shutting the flood gates and not residents with the procedure for shutting the gates explained for members.

Following a member query, the Highway Network Manager undertook to check whether both residents and the Environment Agency would be able to shut the flood gates before the TRO was presented to South Lakeland Local Committee for determination.

RESOLVED that,

1 That the Working Group recommends that Local Committee agrees to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of a Traffic Regulation Order which would prohibit pedestrians from using the footway adjacent to numbers 3 -7 Calgarth View, Troutbeck, only at such times as there is a risk of damage to those properties at times of flooding, as shown on plan attached as Appendix 1of the report (“the Order”).

2 In the event that there are no unresolved objections to the proposals detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report, at the expiry of the statutory advertisement and consultation period, the Working Group recommend that Local Committee agree that the Order be brought into operation, as advertised.

14 VICTORIA BRIDGE UPDATE

Mr Rowley from Mott McDonald had been invited to the meeting to update members on the current situation with Victoria Bridge, Kendal.

He advised on the work undertaken so far in order to re-open the bridge and commented on the work taking place with the Environment Agency. Members were reminded of the activities employed in order to ensure the long term resilience of the bridge. The original plan was explained however this had changed due to the recent bad weather. The environmental permitting constraints of the Environment Agency and how they would impact on repairing the east and west side of the bridge were reported and the significant impact that future bad weather may have on repairing the bridge was outlined.

Members were informed about the work taking place with partners. This included liaison with the contractor on how to complete work if future weather conditions were bad and with geomorphologists to ascertain if there was a need to cut to river bed level. Investigations were being undertaken on whether work could be undertaken to both sides of the bridge simultaneously.

Following member questions, Mr Rowley informed members that assessments were taking on place on the risks of a repeat of the circumstances of the bridge closure and that judgements on expected weather patterns in October and November were being made. He acknowledged that the weather in August had negatively impacted

4 64 on the ability to progress work on the damage to the bridge and that it was hoped that repairs to the east and west of the bridge could be undertaken without the road being closed. He confirmed that work in the river would cease by the end of October and not restarted before April due to the permitting arrangements of the Environment Agency, advised on the river’s temperature and explained that constraints were in place in order to avoid an impact on the ecology of the river and spawning of fish. The Environment Agency were working closely with the County Council but it was acknowledged that there were strict regulations in place.

A member suggested that because of the impact of bridge closure on Kendal’s businesses and residents, work on the bridge should cease for this year and recommence next year. Mr Rowley acknowledged this point, commenting on the large scale effort made to date on completing repairs. He was encouraged to communicate messages to the public on developments with the bridge. Mr Rowley confirmed that emergency work could be undertaken with the permission of the Environment Agency. He provided a short briefing on the current risks.

Discussion ensued on the rock rolls which had been placed to protect the structural integrity of the pillars and how the bridge stanchions would be linked. Members discussed the weather patterns in the county and how it could impact on bridge repairs. Mr Rowley advised that sharing repair costs with the contractor were currently being reviewed.

A member suggested a number of solutions to resolve the problems encountered in the previous road closure and requested that officers worked to a worst case scenario in case the road was closed again. The Highway Network Manager provided a synopsis of plans being developed in case the road was closed again. He informed members of the route that vehicles would be diverted to should the road be closed and the M6 was closed. A meeting was requested for local members, South Lakeland District Council, Parish Councils and business owners to advise of plans should the situation be repeated. A member referred to the provision of a Bailey Bridge and queried whether a similar bridge could be brought in.

A short discussion took place on whether a camera was available which could reach into the river to ascertain the current damage. The Highway Network Manager would investigate this. Mr Rowley informed the Working Group that the decision to draw to a close this year’s work would be made using science and technical facts in mid-September.

Mr Rowley was thanked for his attendance at the meeting.

RESOLVED that, the position be noted.

15 MEMBERS HIGHWAYS PRIORITY WORKS 2019/2020

A report was considered from the Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure regarding the Members Highway Priority Works 2019/20. The report gave an update on the schemes to be funded via the devolved 2019/2020 highway capital budgets for South Lakeland. Members were asked to recommend that Local

5 65 Committee on 30 September 2019 approve the list of schemes as the scheme of works for 2019/20.

The Highway Network Manager advised that once the scheme of work was agreed, completed projects would be removed from the list. A number of members raised queries that would be resolved outside of the meeting. Projects had been reviewed by members not in the Working Group meeting.

A member requested that actual costs rather than nominal costs be included in the scheme of works. Members were encouraged to let the Highways Network Manager know of any additional schemes.

RESOLVED that, the Working Group recommends that Local Committee approves the current Members Highways Priorities Works Programme 2019/2020 (“the Programme”) attached as Appendix 1 of the report.

16 2019/20 GULLY CLEANSING PROGRAMME - UPDATE

A briefing note was received which provided an update on the delivery of the 2019/20 Gully Cleansing Programme within South Lakeland.

The Highways Network Manager provided an explanation for the reason why work had been undertaken in the Ulverston area rather than following the programme of work. A member asked that the reason for standing down a vehicle be included in the programme of work matrix.

Discussion took place on the importance of having flexibility in the deployment of vehicles following considerable leaf drop across the area. The Highway Network Manager advised that this was already the case and that joint, co-ordinated working with SLDC sweepers did help. Mr Brook offered to meet with the County Council in order to improve joint working between the authorities. This was welcomed by members, one of which asked that resources be focussed in areas of flooding in particular and focus resources in November and December after heavy leaf fall.

A member queried whether it was beneficial for Local Members to liaise with Parish Councils to identify which gullies should be cleaned. The Highway Network Manager talked about the work being undertaken on a risk based approach so gullies that flooded were identified.

Following member questions, the Highway Network Manager advised on the processes employed when a gully needed cleared and the road also needed fixed. He clarified when and how a camera was used to understand better where blockages were located to avoid having to dig up a road. He confirmed that work was being undertaken with the Environment Agency to identify all the areas most susceptible to flooding.

A member expressed his concern about flooding in Staveley and Burneside. He considered that Local Members had a role in providing detailed information on areas susceptible to flooding so leaves could be cleared before winter. The Highway

6 66 Network Manager undertook to contact all Local Members to ascertain areas of potential localised flooding. He advised that data on areas which flooded was being collated. A short discussion took place on ‘smart gullies’. The Highway Network Manager reported that United Utilities would be undertaking gully cleansing in Cumbria in order to better understand their combined systems to be able to separate foul and surface water in future to ensure that during flooding events, residents didn’t wade through foul water.

RESOLVED that, the position be noted.

17 UPDATE ON THE DELIVERY OF THE 2019/20 DEVOLVED AND NON- DEVOLVED CAPITAL PROGRAMME.

A briefing note was considered which gave an update on the Delivery of the 2019/20 Devolved and Non-Devolved Capital Programme in South Lakeland.

The Highway Network Manager provided a very detailed report on the Surface Treatment Programme, carriageway resurfacing, footway resurfacing and drainage works. In relation to surface dressing on carriageways, he provided an explanation on the term ‘fat up’.

In reporting on carriageway resurfacing, he reported on the schemes on hold but would be completed if additional Government funding was received. A member queried the schemes at Benson Street and Queen Street, Ulverston in terms of whether additional funding could be sourced from developers to improve the road surface. The Highway Network Manager reported on the inspection process and confirmed that there was a two year guarantee on resurfacing works. A member raised the poor state of the road opposite County Hall which filled regularly with water, following rainfall.

With regard to drainage works, members were informed that the Council was challenging design work undertaken for the new soakaway at Natland Green, as the size of the proposed soakaway seemed excessive. Work had was also underway with the Local Flood Authority Team to review the drainage on the A6 Beetham to reduce the possibility of flooding. The Highways Network Manager was waiting for an update on the replacing the culvert headwall at the A684 near the junction with Beehive Lane.

A member queried whether a piece of land near to a water course, uphill from Plantation Bridge could be purchased in order to control flooding in the area. The Highway Network Manager advised that in these circumstances, usual practice was to work with landowners to prevent flooding.

RESOLVED that, the position be noted.

18 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JET PATCHING

This item was postponed for discussion at the next meeting.

7 67 19 COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HIGHWAYS AND THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS

The Chair raised the challenges regarding communication between officers, the public and members on highways issues. After members of the public had made complaints about highways issues, some had been told work had been completed when it hadn’t or had not heard anything.

A member reported on his visit to the Service Centre the previous week and thought there was a problem between the Service Centre and Highways in that Highways teams were not feeding correct or enough information to the Service Centre. He commented on the lack of information given to members from officers and that sometimes Parish Councils were better informed than Local Members. The Chair advised that the Scrutiny Advisory Board - Communities and Place would take up this issue.

The Highway Network Manager took members though the procedure for dealing with highways enquiries. This included the involvement of the Service Centre, reporting issues to HIMS, how the highways teams dealt with the issues and the bespoke responses provided. He commented on the standard responses that were provided. He acknowledged that some issues that were reported such as patches of a rough footway would be considered acceptable in some cases but that the dissemination of better information was required. He advised that from all contact between the County Council and the public, 50% related to the South Lakeland area for the Highways Service.

Following a query from a member as to whether highways reports from Local Members had more weight than a report from the public and if work was being undertaken to provide a system that was more effective and efficient, the Highway Network Manager reported on the revised inspection process which was categorising work and response times. The Highway Network Manager explained that the service was considering triaging public reports in order to help plan better. Once checked, the defects could be properly categorised. A member said that people reporting defects should be encouraged to provide improved photographs and comprehensive information so defects were dealt with more efficiently.

RESOLVED that, the position be noted.

20 CLEAN AIR AND ENFORCEMENT

Mr Wilson introduced this item, talking about the recent Clean Air Day initiative which the County Council had been involved in and the promotional resources that had supported the initiative. He asked for synergy with the District Council on this matter due to their enforcement responsibilities. He advised on the public appetite for reducing car fumes and wondered what the Working Group could do to support clean air.

Mr Brook commented on the responsibility of the District Council on enforcement and on the promotion resources used by the Council for clean air publicity.

8 68 The Traffic Management Senior Technician commented on the SUSTRANS campaign to reduce the number of cars near schools, following a short discussion on car emissions outside school premises.

RESOLVED that, the position be noted.

21 ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS OF THE WORKING GROUP

After member discussion the, the following was identified for discussion at a future meeting of the Working Group:

 The effectiveness of jet patching  Safe Routes to school  Cumbria County Council and Highways England's work on diversion routes

22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Working Group will be held on 16 October 2019 at 10.00am, County Offices, Kendal

The meeting ended at 12.50 pm

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Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Advisory sign to indicate for vehicles to turn left only at Design in consultation £1,000 09/09/2014 Newby Bridge near the Swan Inn onto the A590 - Signs with Highways England

Doctors sign at Haverthwaite (Detail to be finalised) £1,000 22/03/2016 Completed

Dropped Kerb at Flookburgh near The Salon £1,000 29/09/2016 Completed

Allithwaite pedestrian improvement scheme initial staff £2,250 29/09/2016 Completed time

Cark improvement schemes - amendments to signing Cartmel QSLNPRN20 £2,500 24/01/2017 Completed over railway bridge and new bollard £6,000 -£2,500 Improvements to footway between Flookburgh to new Network Team playground on Moor Lane (additional contributions will be £6,000 25/07/2017 undertaking cost requried) estimate

Had a meeting with NT Traffic regulation Order on the A592 near Fell Foot park £4,000 19/07/2018 at Fell Foot - preparing for No Waiting at any time restrictions plans for costing / TRO £6,000 £0 Network Team Additional contribution to footway improvements (listed £2,000 19/07/2018 undertaking cost above) estimate

£6,000 £0 £6,000

Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Lindale HGV ban scheme Staff time for design £500 29/09/2016 Design to be sent to HE

Pedestrian sign for path from The Crescent to Not all PROW therefore £1,000 29/09/2016 Meadowbank Lane (detail to be determined) not to be continued

Lining imporvements for Allithwiate Road, Risedale and £800 24/01/2017 Complete Windermere Road

Remove from list as Contribution to additional lighting column on Great Heads £0 24/01/2017 been delivered by Road Street Lighting

Improvements to road markings from High Newton to £1,000 25/07/2017 Complete Barber Green

Lindale Primary School - measures to assist pedestrians £6,000 £2,500 -£1,800 25/07/2017 Complete to include signage and a ghost footway

Road markings to reduce speeds on approach to Crown £1,500 25/07/2017 Complete Hill and on Windermere Road Grange QSLNPRN21

Mark out parking spaces on Fernleigh Road - consider £500 28/09/2017 Complete individual markings to maximise usage

Contribution to initial consultation for possible restricitons Initial consultaton to be on Cragg Drive and Windermere Road Grange. Additional £1,500 28/09/2017 progressed Autumn contribution required in future year 71 2019

1 Allocation to complete TROs for Windermere Road, Allocation to deliver Cragg Drive junction and No Loading on Kents Bank £2,500 19/07/2018 TRO after initial Road consultation

Drainage improvement at Strawberry Bank on Cartmel Peter Hosking to follow £6,000 £2,000£0 19/07/2018 Fell up

Improvements to signs and road markings £1,500 19/07/2018 Complete

ED owned SID (checking roads with Cllr and CRASH) - be Allithwaite Road , The esplanade and Windermere £4,000 New Request Road £6,000 £500

Problem of children crossing the road in Lindale near £1,500 New Request Bell Hill Park

Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Water Yeat, Old Vicarage - meet with PC and resident to £6,000 £1,000 30/09/2015 Completed look at possible improvements; studs and lining

Broughton signing and lining improvements to follow a £3,500 24/01/2017 Completed walkaround

Match funding towards reloaciton of Cattle warning signs £500 28/09/2017 at Collinpit Farm for Colton Parish Council Not to be progressed funding to be reallocated to Future TRO for No Waiting (DYL's) at The Square Broughton 20mph Broughton and Kirkby-in-Furness to prevent obstructive £2,000 28/09/2017 scheme parking, possible restriciton at The Banks Coniston - initially for consultation £6,000 -£3,500 The Banks Coniston - advisory sign such as 'Not suitable for LGV's, Do not follow sat nav' to be discussed with the £1,000 28/09/2017 Completed Parish Council High Furness QSLNPRN22 Parking for residents' signs for cul-de-sacs in Coniston £1,500 28/09/2017 Completed through discussion with the Parish Council

Not to be progressed Station Road Broughton, long term possible restriction - funding to be assessment and some intial consultation with Parish £1,000 28/09/2017 reallocated to Council and residents Broughton 20mph scheme

Works tickets to be Improvements to signing and road markings as traffic £4,000 19/07/2018 prepared in December calming through Blawith / Water Yeat and Torver 2018 £6,000 £0 Works tickets to be Improvements to signing and road markings as traffic £2,000 19/07/2018 prepared in December calming for Coniston: Ship Inn to Adams Bridge 2018

Broughton 20mph scheme - reallocation from other £6,000 £3,500 £2,500 New Request scheme which are not to be progressed at this time

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Highlight the informal crossing from Oxenholme Road to Improved visibility Asda (detail to be agreed) Improved visibility currently £4,000 £0 29/09/2016 currently being pursued being pursued with ASDA with ASDA. On hold.

Raised zebra crossing on Aynam Road to highlight £10,500 £0 29/09/2016 Completed crossing and slow approach of vehicles

Dropped kerbs / disability group improvements division £3,000 25/07/2017 Completed wide including Valley Drive 72

2 Road markings indicating keep clear for junctions to include Howe Bank Close and Howe Gardens off £6,000£1,500 £0 25/07/2017 Unknown Hayclose Road and Helm Drive Kendal QSLNPRN23 Castle Detail and additional Contribution to traffic calming measures for Castle Estate funding to be £1,500 31/01/2018 entrances - more funding required in a future year. determined with Member

Additional contribution to Castle Estate entrance £6,000 £6,000 £0 In progress improvement works and also to TRO for 20mph scheme

Additional contribution to Castle Estate entrance improvement works and also to TRO for 20mph £5,500 New request scheme £6,000 £0

Re-locate children crossing warning sign by shop to £500 New request better location.

Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Kirkbarrow Bus Stop - allocation to markings £1,000 29/09/2016 Completed

Junction improvements - road markings £1,000 29/09/2016 Completed

£6,000 £1,000 TRO contribution to undertake with K.L. Hazelwood / Underwood and Howard Street & Ford Terrace / Romney £2,500 29/09/2016 Completed Road

Consideration of improvements on Greenside at Sunny Initial plan drawn to £500 29/09/2016 Brow Nursery access -initially staff time discuss with Member

Dowkers Lane - consideration of existing restricitons £500 24/01/2017 Completed following SLDC works. Kendal QSLNPRN24 Highgate Consideration of possible measures with regard to speed £6,000 £500 -£1,000 24/01/2017 Completed issues on Captain French Lane

Allocation of funding to support measures identified from 2016/2017 assessments including Chapel Lane and £6,000 25/07/2017 Completed Cross Lane parking

TROs - allocation of funding to complete issues identified Progressing sign and £6,000 £6,000 £0 19/07/2018 in previous years lines

TROs - Allocation of funding to complete issues £4,000 02/09/2019 New request identified in previous years £6,000 £0

TROs - Consideration of traffic calming or other £2,000 02/09/2019 New request speed reduction measures on Gillinggate

Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Contribution to a TRO for Appleby Road, Kendal in Draft designs for initial conjunction with Shap Road. Additional contribution £3,000 22/03/2016 consultation Spring needed) 2019 £6,000 £0 Funding not used on Improvements to pavements / dropped kerbs, Appleby staff time to be de- £3,000 22/03/2016 Road between Sandgate and QKS committed and used for TRO (£2,000)

Determination of barrier Assessment / consultation of existing barrier on Sandgate £2,000 24/01/2017 to be completed to 73 order replacement

3 Castle Crescent - Grass crete to improve parking for £6,000 £4,000 £4,000 21/03/2017 Cancelled residents Job Cancelled

Warning signs and road markings on Sedbergh Road to £3,500 30/11/2017 In progress encompass both Eller Raise and Sandylands junctions Kendal QSLNPRN25 Nether

Appleby Road Bus Stop Clearway and sign £1,500 26/03/2018 Completed

Stock Beck Cottages footpath - possible warning signs / £6,000 £1,000 -£1,500 26/03/2018 Cancelled measures for safety of pedestrians Job Cancelled

Draft designs for initial TRO - for Appleby Road / Shap Road area and £6,000 19/07/2018 consultation Autumn surrounding side roads 2019

TROs - Allocation of funding to complete Appleby £3,000 02/09/2019 New request Road and Shap Road parking scheme £6,000 £0

TRO - Speed review on A684 Singleton Road junction £3,000 02/09/2019 New request with Castle Green

Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Sedgwick Aquaduct pedestrian / cyclist improvements £4,000 30/09/2015 Completed

Helmside Road Oxenholme Pedestrian Crossing £4,000 24/01/2017 Completed Improvements

Funding not sufficient, Design, cost and feasbility for a pedestrian crossing £2,000 25/07/2017 therefore pursuing other options on A65 Burton Road near Helmside Road junction funding options £6,000 -£4,500

Works to harden area to improve access to bus stop £3,000 28/09/2017 Completed opposite Oxenholme Lane

Pedestrian in the road signs between Force Bridge up to £1,500 28/09/2017 Completed A590 Kendal South QSLNPRN26

TRO - Oxenenholme B6254 reduction is speed limit £2,000 18/07/2018 Completed

£6,000 £0 Funding not sufficient, Additional allocation to a pedestrian crossing on the A65 £4,000 19/07/2018 therefore pursuing other Burton Road near Helmside Road junction funding options

A6 Milnthorp Road access improvement to Drover New £1,000 Croft request

Additional allocation to a pedestrian crossing on the £6,000 £5,000 £0 New request A65 Burton Road near Helmside Road junction

New request- Funding not sufficient, TRO- A65 Barrows Green, Kendal- Speed review £0 therefore pursuing other funding options

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Improved 'Give Way' signange for Garth Brow / Hallgarth £750 30/09/2015 Complete circle 74

4 Windermere Road Roundels - road markings at 30mph £750 30/09/2015 Complete speed signs

Grit bins on Greenside and The Green on Underbarrow £500 30/09/2015 Complete Road

Contribution to Footpath Erosion FP 536013 - with PROW £2,500 30/09/2015 Complete Team

Windermere Road bus stop markings £300 29/09/2016 Complete

£6,000 £3,700

Windermere Road gateway after reloaction of 30mph limit £2,000 29/09/2016 Complete - coloured surfacing and road markings only

3 Bollards on High Tenterfell near a raised table £1,500 24/01/2017 Complete

3 Bollards opposite Green Hill to prevent erosion £1,500 21/03/2017 Complete

£6,000 -£2,200 Kendal Speed Indication device on Windermere Road to Strickland QSLNPRN27 £4,200 21/03/2017 Complete accompany change of speed lilmit and new signs and Fell

Junction improvement consideration for Horncop Lane / Design work to be £1,000 21/03/2017 Sparrowmire Lane progressed

Initial consultaiton for possible Residents parking for no.s Proposals for initial 1-6 Kendal Green and restricitons for parking at £800 31/01/2018 consultation to be Burneside Road / Sparrowmire Lane completed

Parking scheme for Wainwright Court - additional TRO Statutory consultation in £2,000 19/07/2018 with Kendal Green Autumn 2019 £6,000 -£800

Assessed as not Bus stop build out at Greenside £3,000 19/07/2018 feasible

Cycle Barriers on Fellside / rail on High Garth footpath £1,000 19/07/2018 Order to be progressed

New request-Funding not sufficient, therefore Green Hill, white lines to protect garages £1,000 pursuing other funding options

Kendal Green stones or bollards £6,000 £2,000 -£1,500 New request

SID on Greenside £4,500 New request

Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Ghost footway scheme for Silverdale Road £6,000 £1,500 £4,500 19/07/2017 Completed

TRO-Traffic Calming and speed related measures for Initial consultation due £6,000 £6,000 £0 19/07/2018 Arnside Autumn 2019

TRO - Additional allocation to Speed related measures for Initial consultation due £5,000 Arnside Autumn 2019 Kent Estuary New request Beetham Unsuitable for caravans sign for Beetham village £500 PC to pay for (need to 75 arrange this) £6,000 -£1,000 5 £6,000 -£1,000 New request -Funding TRO - Measures to address speeding and large vehicles using not sufficient, therefore £2,000 Guard Hill Lane at Carr Bank pursuing other funding options

New request PC to pay TRO - Measures to stop motorhome parking in Arnside £500 for (need to arrange this)

Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Possible measures for Greenbank Road (further allocation from LMS or future year requried if TRO £1,750 22/03/2016 Completed agreed)

Guy Lane Troutbeck - Unsuitable for vehicles after 1/4 £900 19/07/2016 Completed mile sign £6,000 -£1,750

TRO to include Greenbank Road, Red Bank Road, £4,100 29/09/2016 Complete Grasmere, Under Loughrigg Road nr Ambleside

Road markings scheme within Langdale Valley including £1,000 29/09/2016 Completed Keep Clear markings to reduce obstructive parking

Red Bank Road Grasmere warning signs - match funding £800 25/07/2017 Complete Grasmere Civic Society

Easdale Road - amendment of supplementary sign plates £0 On hold (£500)

Two sections of dropped kerb for Castle Field / High £6,000 £0 £0 On hold Castle Field Ambleside (£1,500)

Lakes QSLNPRN29 Implementation of Under Loughrigg Road TRO measures £2,650 30/11/2017 Complete

TRO consultation for removal of parking spaces outside Croft House Bakery and introduction of additional parking TRO pending decision £2,550 30/11/2017 on Broadgate (additional funding would be requried to in January 2019 implement)

Allocation to TRO for Croft House and Broadgate plus TRO pending decision £2,000 19/07/2018 measures if approved in January 2019

Consideration of concerns raised at Chapel Hill for initial Designs to be prepared consutlation and a possible future TRO (any TRO will £6,000 £1,000£0 19/07/2018 for draft consultation requrie funding in a future year) Spring 2019

Waterhead / Romney Grange - TRO for 'no left turn' to £3,000 19/07/2018 Completed allow for crossing improvements

Wansfell Road Rothay Road signage for the filter lane £1,000 New Request

Rydal welcome sign replacment £6,000 £700 £3,300 New Request

TRO - Consideration of concerns raised at Kirkfield and St Anne's Close, for initial consutlation (TRO will New request requrie funding in a future year) £1,000

Divisional Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Total for Status (£) Balance (£) Approval Date works (£)

Gleaston schemes for Ulverston Rd and Mill Lane / £3,000 £0 22/03/2016 Completed Stainton roundels at Quarry end 76

6 Ghost footway markings and warning signs - Leece £2,000 24/01/2017 Completed

Visibility improvements at Greenodd £2,000 21/03/2017 Completed

Left Turn Only sign and left arrow on lane to Plumpton £6,000 £1,000 -£4,000 25/07/2017 Completed Cottages

Road markings to slow approaching drivers on Main Road £1,000 25/07/2017 Completed Swartmoor

Drainage improvements and investigations for Aldingham £4,000 25/07/2017 Completed outfall Low Furness QSLNPRN30

Scales 20mph speed limit extension - additional funding 19/07/2018 requried to be implemented Requires additional funding or to be £2,000 progressed with A5092 40mph extension - Farmers Arms through to another speed limit Penny Bridge - additional funding requried to be 19/07/2018 TRO implemented

Cumbria Way sign 'Pedestrians in the road' Broughton £6,000 £1,000£0 19/07/2018 To be ordered Beck

Loppergarth reflector posts £500 19/07/2018 To be ordered

Great Urswick - Signing and markings for informal No signs, installing £2,500 19/07/2018 crossing point near school / playground lines Summer 2019

TRO - Measures to reduce speeding in Spark Bridge New request via £6,000 £3,000 £3,000 part funded by Cllr Breteton Victoria

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Burton-in-Kendal Improvement Scheme outside the Kings £3,500 30/09/2015 Complete Arms

Unsuitable for Large vehicles' sign Deepthwaite to £900 29/09/2016 Completed Woodhouse Lane Crooklands

Improvements to road marking in Endmoor Woodside £2,000 24/01/2017 Complete Road and Gatebeck

Unsuitable for Large Vehicles sign for Neddy Hill and £1,800 21/03/2017 Completed Ewan Mill

Nutting Hall Lane, Endmoor New Grit Bin £6,000 £300 -£2,100 21/03/2017 Ordered

Lower QSLNPRN31 Heversham sign restoration £1,000 25/07/2017 Completed Kentdale

Nutting Hall Lane, Endmoor extension of speed limit £3,000 25/07/2017 Completed

Unsuitable for large vehicles - Milton Lane Preston £900 31/01/2018 Completed Richard

Network Team ordered Tanpits Lane Burton - Kerbing works £6,000 £1,100 £1,000 26/03/2018 77 works

7 Heversham double yellow lines - TRO required £3,000 19/07/2018 Completed

£6,000 £6,000

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Levens Primary School - Flashing Lights £6,000 £0 09/09/2014 On hold

Helsington Church corner visibility improvements (pending Landowner permission £6,000 21/03/2017 landowner permission NT) requried

Ash Street Bowness - Initial consultation for revised £6,000 £250 -£750 25/07/2017 Letter sent Dec 17 pedestrian scheme

Levens turning circle staff time for initial design £500 28/09/2017 Completed

Lyth Valley QSLNPRN32

Post for speed indication sign at Brigsteer - liaise with PC £200 31/01/2018 Completed

Assessment of footpath at Crosthwaite between School £6,000 £500 £750 31/01/2018 Completed and village

Additional funding for improvements to Helsington Church Landowner permission £4,550 31/01/2018 Corner requried

Assessment of speeds on A592 for consideration of £6,000 £6,000 £0 New request speed limit review and future TRO

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Kirkby Lonsdale TRO - Binfold Croft, Horse Market and £3,500 29/09/2016 Completed Lunefield

Dent - Dragons Croft signing improvements scheme for £500 29/09/2016 Completed Parish Council

Contribution to modustar zebra crossing beacons £1,000 24/01/2017 Completed

Contribution to drainage Improvements to drainage with 2 new gullies in £2,000 25/07/2017 scheme with Network Kearstwick Team in 18/19

Feasibility, costing and designs for a traffic Island / safe Design work to be £6,000 £1,000-£1,000 25/07/2017 crossing on A65 Biggins Road / Biggins Lane junction progressed

Sedbergh & Feasibility, costing and designs for a new crossing of Design work to be Kirkby QSLNPRN33 £1,000 25/07/2017 Dodgson Croft adjacent to Booths progressed Lonsdale

Make official shared use cycleway / footway A65 / Main Design work to be £2,000 25/07/2017 Street Kirkby Lonsdale progressed

Allocation to a footway improvement through the £5,000 19/07/2018 Transfer funding Countryside Access Team 78£6,000 £0 8 £6,000 £0

Contribution to Dent Parish Council for Flood warning flap £1,000 19/07/2018 Completed signs (4 no. TBC with Parish Council)

Market Sq, Kirkby Lonsdal- Review of Road Marking £1,500 New request and Sinage £6,000 TROA new cyclepath just to the north of Levens Hall in a field owned by the estate, to get cyclists off the New request A6, in Lyth ED working with Cllr Bland. £4,500 £0

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Courtesy Parking Signs - temporary signs in corex to go on street furniture with parking info, "don’t park on DYL's £1,000 30/09/2015 Completed and f/ways"

Speed Monitoring Report - Ulverston Town Centre (incl. £1,000 30/09/2015 Completed tube for North Lonsdale Road)

Bus Stop Clearway / Bus Stand Victoria Road, Ulverston £1,000 29/09/2016 Completed

Network Team ordered Surface improvement (Rear of Victoria Road residences £2,500 24/01/2017 works for completion opposite Ambulance Station) within next quarter

Curtosy parking sign 'Parking for residents please park £1,000 25/07/2017 Completed elsewhere'

Conishead Road amendments to road markings including £6,000 £2,000 -£2,500 28/09/2017 Completed hatching at the junction

Investigation into issues on North Lonsdale Road near £1,500 28/09/2017 Plan completed Ainsworths garage - possible road markings Ulverston QSLNPRN34 East Bollards on Cavendish Street to prevent vehicles £1,500 28/09/2017 Completed mounting/parking on the pavament

Surface improvement for rear of North Lonsdale Road Network team preparing from E. end to Hoad View and Steel St to junction (details £6,000 £6,000 £0 19/07/2018 works order to confirm with Member)

Bus Stop Clear way marking on Oakwood Drive at £1,000 New request number 4

Ulverston Market Street- No Entry Sign to be £500 New request improved at Co-op shop £6,000

Ainsworth Garage -line to assist their vehicles in and out on NLR. £500 £2,000 New request

Conishead Road. Yellow lining to be undertaken a s a p on Railway side £2,000 New request

TRO-Ainsworths Transport services at NLRoad. Funded by Ainsworth Establishment of a safety zone near to playground. Private Works Transport Ainsworths agreed to pay towards scheme.

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Garden Terrace - assessment of parking options / £1,000 30/09/2015 Completed consultation 79

9 Prioriy Road / Oakwood Drive - Assessment of options to £1,000 30/09/2015 Completed assist crossing pedestrians (Leisure Centre)

Improvements to Old Hall Road cross roads £1,000 24/01/2017 Completed

Parking assessment and consultation for possible parking schemes on Garden Terrace and for Church Walk and £2,000 24/01/2017 Completed surrounding area

Sign at entrance to Springfield Park Road, 'Parking for £6,000 £1,200 -£2,400 30/11/2017 Completed residents, please park elsewhere'

Priory Road SLOW Road markings with warning signs to £2,200 30/11/2017 Completed indicate pedestrians crossing Ulverston QSLNPRN35 West Pedestrians in the road warning signs and some markings to highlight presence of 'Cumbria Cow' Edge Hill Ice £2,000 30/11/2017 Completed Cream parlour

Further proposals being TRO - Church Walk consultation for residents parking £6,000 £3,000 £3,000 30/11/2018 prepared - consultaiton scheme autumn 2018

TRO - Residents parking Garden Terrace, one side only £2,000 New request and 1 permit per house.

TRO - DYL bu Bicca Café £2,000 New request

£6,000 £0

Bollards at to on left from Shop onwards at Upper Brook £1,000 New request St.

TRO - Allocation to Church Walk residents parking £1,000 New request scheme options for statutory consutlation

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Bonninggate Traffic Management Improvements £2,400 24/01/2017 Complete

Rock removal - Crook Road £2,500 24/01/2017 Complete

Contribution to kerb improvements at Barley Bridge £6,000 £1,100-£3,500 21/03/2017 Completed viewing point (Transfer funds to Parish Council)

New signage for Laverock Bridge / Mealbank to be £1,500 30/11/2017 Completed considered with the Parish Council

Design work to be Measures for Staveley - assessment of possible progressed for initial £2,000 30/11/2017 restricitons for parking consultaiton in Oct 2019 Assessment to be Assessment of road safety and pedestrian crossing undertaken after Bridge £500 31/01/2018 options near St Oswalds, Burneside reopens. Expected Sept 2019 Upper Kent QSLNPRN36 Allocation to highway Jack Castling corner works £2,000 26/03/2018 improvements with Parish Council

Firbank Parish - flap signs for diversion (detail to be £6,000 £3,000-£1,500 19/07/2018 To be progressed agreed with parish and Member)

High House Gill - Bridge strike signing - £1,000 19/07/2018 Completed 80

10 Lavrock Bridge - funding towards measures including £1,000 19/07/2018 Designs completed possible bollards to restrict bridge entry

TRO -Speed limit and introduction of Parking £5,000 19/07/2018 New request Restriction on Main Street, Staveley £6,000 £0

Additional sign / bollards for Back Lane Staveley to £1,000 19/07/2018 New request prevent vehicles especially HGVs

Divisional Total for Estimate Cost Remaining Local Committee Division Project Code Description Status new works (£) Balance (£) Approval Date (£)

Lickbarrow Road Unsuitable for HGV sign on new post. £500 30/09/2015 Completed

Assessment of concerns and options regarding £2,000 24/01/2017 Complete pedestrians crossing New Road, Windermere

St Mary's Bus Stop improvements £6,000 £1,000 £2,250 24/01/2017 Complete

Rayrigg Road assessment of speed reducing options - Speed monitoring to be £750 28/09/2017 road markings, changes to viewpoint access etc undertaken

St Mary's and St Martin's Schools Thornmbarrow Road - Assessment done, assessment of safety concerns and possible £750 26/03/2018 report to be prepared improvements for Councillor

Liaison with Network Drainage improvements - A591 Alice Howe £1,000 26/03/2018 Windermere QSLNPRN37 team

Assessment of concerns and options for consutlation and Initial consultation to possible future TRO on St Mary's Park, Spooner Vale and £3,500 26/03/2018 start Summer 2019 Lake Road

£6,000 -£5,250 Road closuires for Windermere Celebration £1,500 19/07/2018 Complete

Designs to be Bend warning signs and speed monitoring for A591 £1,500 19/07/2018 progressed Spring Elleray Rd - Cooks Hse Corner 2019

TRO for St Mary's Park, Lake Road and Craig Walk (future contribution needed for implementation if Initial consultation to approved) & Droomer Drive - residents parking proposal £3,000 19/07/2018 start Summer 2019 (future contribution needed for implementation if approved)

£6,000 £6,000

Remaining Budget Total to commit £108,000 £29,300

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COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKELAND

Meeting date: 30 September 2019

From: Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

PARKING SERVICES UPDATE

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report provides an update to Members on the enforcement of on- street parking in the South Lakeland Local Committee area.

1.2 This report also includes the Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19 (appendix 1).

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The management of parking contributes to achieving the aims of the Moving Cumbria Forward: Cumbria Transport Plan Strategy 2011 – 2026 and specifically supports delivery of the Cumbria Community Strategy 2008 – 2028 and the Council Plan objectives:

 People in Cumbria are healthy and safe.

 Places in Cumbria are well-connected and thriving.

 The economy in Cumbria is growing and benefits everyone.

2.2 There are no equality implications arising out of this report and parking management policies and procedures take account of the needs of people with impaired mobility.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 It is recommended that Members note this report as an update on the performance of the on-street parking enforcement service in the South Lakeland locality.

3.2 It is recommended that Members note the Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19.

3.3 It is also recommended that Members identify any ongoing issues with enforcement and parking management in their divisions so that these can be considered in making improvements to the service. 83 4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The Service’s key aims and objectives are to:

 Manage parking to improve road safety and traffic movement.

 Issue residents and visitors parking permits for approximately 2650 properties in the South Lakeland locality in addition to contractor’s waivers and carer’s permits.

 Manage available parking to the benefit of the local economy and community.

 Cover the costs of enforcement, including parking restriction signs and lines, from Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) income.

 Provide a better understood service and improved public facing role for Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) who will act as ambassadors on behalf of the Council.

4.2 The majority of off-street parking enforcement still rests with the district councils and appropriate land owners. CEOs enforce parking restrictions where Traffic Regulation Orders are in force. Elsewhere, where parking causes an obstruction of the highway, the police are responsible for enforcement as with moving traffic offences.

4.3 A total of 5243 PCNs were issued for on-street parking contraventions in the South Lakeland locality during 2018/19 and the table below provides a monthly breakdown of this total.

Month Penalty Charge Notices issued April 2018 749 May 2018 561 June 2018 405 July 2018 508 August 2018 477 September 2018 471 October 2018 257 November 2018 363 December 2018 194 January 2019 381 February 2019 431 March 2019 446

84 4.4 In 2019/20 to date a total of 2017 PCNs have been issued for on-street parking contraventions in the South Lakeland locality.

Month Penalty Charge Notices issued

April 2019 580

May 2019 396

June 2019 224

July 2019 307

August 2019 510

4.5 In the South Lakeland locality the Parking Services team (the Team) consists of 7 full-time CEOs. There is currently 1 CEO vacancy within the Team and recruitment to this post has commenced. In addition a mainly operational Parking Team Leader covers both the South Lakeland and Barrow localities and is tasked to liaise with local communities to address parking concerns and provide a first point of contact for Member queries.

4.6 The Team deals with a number of requests for service and complaints from residents, businesses, visitors and other stakeholders concerning parking related issues which are dealt with according to the Service’s Parking Enforcement Policy. Queries are also received from Councillors, Members of Parliament, the media and other partners, which are promptly actioned.

4.7 The Team regularly receives reports regarding inconsiderate parking outside schools which creates potential safety issues for children and other road users. CEOs have visited a number of areas across the locality to carry out enforcement and educational patrols in accordance with the School’s Protocol, developed at the Collison Reduction and Safer Highways Group (CRASH). These exercises have been well received by schools, parents and the wider community. The Team also work in partnership with Orian, the school crossing service provider, to address parking issues in proximity to schools.

4.8 The Team continues to issue PCNs relating to the misuse of Blue Badges and report instances of abuse of the process to the Blue Badge Team which sits in the Council’s Service Centre. The Parking Team Leader has been tasked with organising a number of multi-agency initiatives across the locality to deal with Blue Badge abuse.

4.9 On 07 September 2018 the CEOs assisted colleagues in the Council’s Highways and Transport teams with the Tour of Britain stages which passed through various sections of the locality. Officers patrolled various towns and villages along the route to help ensure that spectators parked safely and responsibly.

85 4.10 On 10 October 2018 a representative from the Government Internal Audit Agency visited the Service to conduct an audit on behalf of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). In instances where the recipient of a PCN does not pay or challenge the Council applies to the DVLA for details of the registered keeper of the vehicle. These audits are conducted to ensure that that parking enforcement authorities and other organisations are accessing and using vehicle keeper details in a correct and lawful manner and have appropriate information security measures in place. The auditor examined a random selection of on-street and off-street PCN records including case details, photographs, access to DVLA data and payment methods, if received. In addition the auditor checked information security arrangements and staff training, particularly the procedures introduced following the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Service's internal audit activities. The audit did not identify any issues and the Service received the highest possible rating of green. This is the fourth audit the Service has received from the DVLA in a 2 year period and on each occasion a green rating has been achieved.

4.11 The Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19 provides an overview of on- street and selected off-street parking enforcement across Cumbria between 01 April 2018 and 31 March 2019. The report incorporates a breakdown of the number of PCNs issued by contravention code, a summary of how the PCNs were handled and the parking account summary. In addition the report provides some background information on Service developments and initiatives during the year.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members note the content of this report and make any comments on the report.

5.2 Members provide comments and feedback on parking enforcement issues in their area.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 There are no direct resource implications arising from the recommendations to note this report and the accompanying Annual Report (recommendations 3.1 and 3.2).

6.2 Any resource implications that may arise from future proposals for improvements to the service would be for future consideration at the time those proposals were brought forward (recommendation 3.3).

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 Local Committees may review reports on parking services as part of their area planning powers (Part 2D 5.1.1 of the Constitution), which include regularly reviewing planned Council activities within their area. This is a report for members to note and there are no specific legal implications. (KB – 29.8.2019)

86 8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 Members’ comments and feedback on the Service are invited.

Angela Jones Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

18 September 2019

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19.

Electoral Division(s): All South Lakeland

Executive Decision No*

Key Decision No*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A* Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency?

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been N/A* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A*

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and necessary approvals have been obtained.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

Cabinet 12 January 2012 - Decision to bring parking enforcement in-house.

Cabinet 15 May 2014 – Decision to bring parking enforcement in-house.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny 87 BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Austin Shields, Parking Manager Tel: 0300 3032992 E-mail: [email protected]

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Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19

Serving the people of Cumbria89 cumbria.gov.uk Cumbria County Council Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19

Contents 1 Introduction 3

2 Parking enforcement background 3

3 Aims and objectives 4

4 Operational activities 5

5 Customer engagement 13

6 Transparency and accountability 15

7 Penalty Charge Notice statistics 17

8 Financial summary 21

9 Contact details 22

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1 Introduction Welcome to Cumbria County Council’s Parking Services Annual Report for 2018/19. This report provides information on the activities of the Service across Cumbria between 01 April 2018 and 31 March 2019. The Council is required to publish this information in accordance with Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004. In addition this report ensures that the Council complies with The Secretary of State’s Statutory Guidance to Local Authorities on the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions and the Local Government Transparency Code 2015. 2 Parking enforcement background The legislative framework for local authorities to carry out parking enforcement changed on 31 March 2008 when Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004, replaced parts of the Road Traffic Act 1991. Parking restrictions are introduced through a legal order known as a ‘Traffic Regulation Order’. Road markings and signs provide information to motorists of the restrictions. Where a vehicle is parked in breach of a restriction a Penalty Charge Notice can be issued by a Civil Enforcement Officer, this officer is employed by the local authority.

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3 Aims and objectives Cumbria County Council is responsible for the enforcement of on-street parking across the county and selected off-street parking facilities. Enforcement is carried out by the Council’s in-house Parking Services team to ensure that the finite number of parking spaces are shared fairly between residents, businesses and visitors. The Council is also responsible for issuing a variety of parking restriction exemption permits or certificates in certain areas of the county. The Service fulfils an essential role in supporting and delivering Moving Cumbria Forward: Cumbria Transport Plan Strategy 2011-2026. The aims of Cumbria County Council’s Parking Services team are to: • Manage parking to improve road safety and traffic movement. • Manage the available parking for the benefit of the local economy and community. • Cover the costs of enforcement, including parking restriction signs and lines, from Penalty Charge Notice income. • Provide a better understood Parking Service and improved public facing role for Civil Enforcement Officers who will act as ambassadors on behalf of the Council. The management of parking contributes

to achieving the aims of the Cumbria Cumbria County Council Local Transport Plan and specifically Disc Parking

supports the delivery of the Council Plan Parking Discs are used to control parking in this area. 2018-22 priorities. The Council’s vision for a They allow On-street Parking is to be “a Council that works with limited period of time.

PARKING DISC residents, businesses, communities and 4 5 6

Zone Disc ENDS other organisations to deliver the best ZONE This disc conforms to BS6571.7, “Parking Discs”. Issued by Cumbria County Council ARRIVAL TIME

services possible within the available Cumbria County Council Thinking about fostering? cumbria.gov.uk/fostering Find out more 0303 333 1216

cumbria.gov.uk resources”. Serving the people of Cumbria

Parking discs available here The outcomes describe what the Council Parking restrictions are in place to ensure a regular turnover of parking spaces to support local businesses and the wider community. wants to achieve for the people of Cumbria. On arrival check for any parking restriction signs and/or road markings. If you are permitted to park set the disc at the time of arrival. These provide a clear focus for everything Display the disc clearly inside the front windscreen. the Council does: For advice please contact Parking Services: e: [email protected] w: www.cumbria.gov.uk/parking • People in Cumbria are healthy and safe. t: 0300 3032992

• Places in Cumbria are well-connected cumbria.gov.uk and thriving. Serving the people of Cumbria • The economy in Cumbria is growing and benefits everyone. In delivering its aims and objectives the Parking Services team supports the Council’s new ways of working and “putting customers at the heart of everything we do”. The new ways of working will entail: • Working with partner organisations and communities to achieve shared aspirations. 92 4 Cumbria County Council Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19

• Exploring new ways to deliver services and maximise our resources. • Acting early to achieve better outcomes. • Giving our customers choice and easy access to online services. The Council’s core principles when delivering the above are: • Focusing on the most vulnerable. • Managing demand. • Supporting communities to thrive. In delivering these aims and objectives the Service works with Cumbria’s 6 district councils, the Lake District National Park Authority and other partners who manage the majority of off-street parking facilities around the county. The above organisations also work with Cumbria County Council in their capacities as planning authorities to consider new developments and associated parking provisions and travel options. The Council’s parking policies are available at cumbria.gov.uk/parking 4 Operational activities Background information In May 2014 Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet made the decision to return on- street parking enforcement duties to the authority from the various district councils who had previously delivered the service under the terms of an Agency Agreement. The majority of off-street parking enforcement in car parks still rests with the district councils and other land owners. The decision to bring the on-street service back in-house was taken to ensure the delivery of a cost effective and consistent parking enforcement service across Cumbria. Civil Enforcement Officers enforce parking restrictions where Traffic Regulation Orders are in force. Elsewhere, where parking causes an obstruction of the highway, the police are responsible for enforcement as with moving traffic offences. The management of traffic and parking sits within a dynamic and changing context, therefore constant adjustment and improvement is necessary to guarantee effective and responsive management. The Council will continually monitor the performance of the Parking Services team to assess the effectiveness and impact of the parking enforcement activity undertaken by Cumbria County Council.

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Working arrangements The Service employs a team of 29 full-time equivalent Civil Enforcement Officers plus 3 mainly operational Parking Team Leaders. To support their work a team of 8 full-time equivalent office-based staff process Penalty Charge Notice appeals and payments, issue on-street parking permits and deal with parking related queries and complaints. The office-based team was reshaped in Summer 2018 to better define roles and responsibilities and recruit additional resources to enhance the customer experience. This included the appointment of a Parking Appeals Team Leader to manage the team who sits on the Service Management Team along with the 3 Parking Team Leaders and the Parking Manager. The Service is part of the Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Directorate and is managed by the Parking Manager who reports to the Senior Manager Regulatory Services. All Parking Services staff are employed directly by Cumbria County Council and the structure chart is provided on page 23. To address community concerns and to provide a more effective and responsive service 4 additional Civil Enforcement Officers joined the Service in Winter 2018. The Officers work as part of a 7 day per week shift system generally between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 but outside these times if as required to address parking related issues. The Officers work every day of the year, including public holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Car parks The Council operates 2 off-street pay and display car parks in Carlisle city centre. The Parking Services team are responsible for enforcing the Cecil Street car park and the facility at the rear of the Council’s headquarters, Cumbria House on Botchergate, Carlisle. An Off-street Public Car Parks Management Plan details the operation of the facilities and is available on the Council’s web-site at cumbria.gov.uk/parking The pay and display machines offer a variety of payment methods including cash coins, card chip and pin and card contactless. In Winter 2018 a pay by phone service, hosted by Whoosh, was introduced for both sites. This provides car park users with an additional payment option and the facility to purchase extra parking time as required. The Council is planning to expand its car park offering during 2019 with sites identified in Carlisle and Kendal. These will offer competitively priced tariffs and a much needed resource for the local communities.

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School parking initiatives The Team regularly receives reports regarding inconsiderate parking outside schools which creates potential safety issues for children and other road users. Civil Enforcement Officers have visited a number of areas across the county to carry out enforcement and educational patrols which have been well received by schools, parents and the wider community. The Service has established regular dialogue with the Council’s school crossing patrol service provider, Orian Solutions, to share information relating to parking concerns. The Service supports the Schools Parking Protocol developed by the multi-agency Collision Reduction and Safer Highways (CRASH) Group. This includes the provision of education resources to schools by the Council’s Active Travel team and a self-help kit of parking cones and education banners by the Parking Services team. This initiative has been very well received by schools across Cumbria with positive comments from the wider community. By encouraging responsible and legal parking this initiative helps to ensure a safe passage to and from school for the thousands of pupils across Cumbria.

Blue Badge abuse The Team continues to issue Penalty Charge Notices relating to the misuse of Blue Badges and reports instances of abuse of the process to the Council’s Blue Badge Team. Civil Enforcement Officers have identified some motorists using other individuals Blue Badges, using expired Badges or those belonging to the deceased. The Service also works in partnership with a number of organisations representing the interests of disabled persons to assist in tackling this issue for the benefit of the wider community.

Parking across dropped kerbs In March 2019 the Service started to issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles identified as parking across dropped kerbs. The legislation applies to dropped kerbs which have been lowered to the level of the carriageway, for example pedestrian crossing points, with tactile slabs on the pavement. It also applies to crossing points denoted by white keep clear bars and others without additional

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markings where the footway has been lowered to the level of the carriageway and to cycle tracks that have been lowered to the level of the carriageway or where the carriageway has been raised to the level of the footway, cycle track or verge. This does not apply to private driveways. Vehicles parking in this manner can impede access for the blind and partially sighted and other disabled people. They can also create significant inconvenience for those using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams and pushchairs.

Pavement parking Similar to parking across dropped kerbs vehicles positioned on the Parking Advice pavement can present a hazard Show you care and for many pedestrians. Working in park elsewhere partnership with Carlisle City Council It is an offence to drive on to a pavement and an offence to cause obstruction to and Cumbria Constabulary the other road users, including pedestrians. Enforcement action may be taken against Your vehicle is obstructing the pavement and vehicles causing an obstruction. Drivers are Service will shortly commence issuing causing problems for pedestrians. asked to have regard to pedestrians when It is also a hazard for those with disabilities, parking their vehicle. warning notices to deter pavement parents with buggies, children and the elderly. parking. The documents, printed on water-proof paper, will act as a highly visible warning and hopefully educate motorists to park sensibly. If the short trial is successful it is envisaged that the initiative will be expanded across Cumbria.

Street Charter Following a blind-fold walk organised by a group of blind and partially sighted people and local sight loss organisations the Service took the lead in producing and delivering a Street Charter for Carlisle. Disabled people can face challenges when negotiating roads Carlisle and pavements with obstacles such as street Street furniture, advertising boards, tables and chairs Charter outside food establishments, parked vehicles and refuse/recycling receptacles. The Street Charter consolidates the work of Cumbria County Council, Carlisle City Council and Cumbria Constabulary to assist the blind and partially sighted, other disabled people and the wider community. It is envisaged that the initiative will be launched in late 2019 and, if successful, will be expanded across the county.

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Partnership working Although the Service’s Civil Enforcement Officers issue Penalty Charge Notices they undertake many other tasks during the course of their working day. During their patrols Officers regularly identify vehicles which appear to be abandoned, untaxed or uninsured. These vehicles can cause frustration as they take up valuable parking spaces as well as presenting a potential danger to the local community. As part of their routine duties the Officers will note the details of any vehicles presenting a cause for concern, carry out some basic open source checks on their return to base and, as appropriate, report the issue to the relevant enforcement agency. This initiative results in regular referrals being made district councils, Cumbria Constabulary and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.

During the year the Civil Enforcement Officers participated in a number of multi- agency initiatives to tackle untaxed, uninsured and/or abandoned vehicles. In partnership with Cumbria Constabulary, the DVLA and district council colleagues various locations across Cumbria were visited following previously submitted intelligence. A number of vehicles were either clamped, removed or issued with warning notices. The Service will continue to work with these organisations to improve parking availability and compliance. The Service works closely with officers from Cumbria Constabulary to jointly address parking related issued. The Service’s Parking Team Leaders regularly attend the multi-agency hubs which have been established in each of Cumbria’s six district area to facilitate partnership working and problem solving. The Service works on a very frequent basis with Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers to jointly address community concerns. The Service works in conjunction with Stagecoach North West, the major public transport operator across Cumbria. The Parking Manager attends regular meetings of the Punctuality Improvement Partnership with senior staff from Stagecoach North West and colleagues from the Council’s highways team. Irresponsible parking can impede bus access, disrupt routes and delay journeys for passengers and other road users. The quarterly meetings review areas of concern and agree how the Council is able to assist Stagecoach 97 9 Cumbria County Council Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19

North West. The Parking Services team have regular dialogue with Stagecoach North West and other public transport providers to address parking concerns as soon as they develop. The Council’s Parking Manager attends a number of multi-agency meetings hosted to improve the parking offer customers. These include the regular meetings of the Lake District Car Parking Strategy Group. This forum is comprised of representatives from the Lake District National Park Authority, Forestry Commission, National Trust, Cumbria County Council and the district councils who’s area encompasses the Lake District National Park. The Parking Manager also attends the twice yearly meetings of the North West Parking Forum which comprises of local council parking enforcement representatives in the North West of England. The Council is a member of the British Parking Association, the largest professional association representing parking and traffic management in Europe. The Association provides an extensive range of membership services to support parking professionals and organisations in their day-to-day work. The Parking Manager attends the twice yearly meetings of the Association’s North West group in addition to benefiting from the comprehensive training courses and other professional expertise.

Ambassadorial work The Council’s Civil Enforcement Officers have a highly visible presence across Cumbria. During their shifts Officers will frequently provide directions to local services and places of interest, report crimes and assist other agencies including the emergency services. Officers carry a supply of free parking disc clocks, which the Service funds, to hand to customers if required. The Officers are trained to administer basic first aid and have received heart start training in the use of defibrillator machines. On 06 and 07 September 2018 the Civil Enforcement Officers assisted colleagues in the Council’s Highways and Transport teams with the Tour of Britain stages 98 10 Cumbria County Council Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19

which passed through various areas of Cumbria. Officers patrolled various towns and villages along the route to help ensure that spectators parked safely and responsibly. On 11 November 2018 the Service was in attendance, at the request of the organisers, to assist with parking provision at the Cumbria Remembrance Sunday service in Rickerby Park, Carlisle. The Service welcomes the opportunity to assist with events such as these. The Service frequently receives compliments and positive feedback regarding the work undertaken by its office-based and front line staff. In these instances the comments are relayed to the team member concerned and their manager. In addition the Parking Manager will contact the correspondent to acknowledge their sentiments.

Just a quick e-mail to commend you on the quick response to this enquiry. The permit arrived It was so this morning and I am well nice to talk to a real pleased at the human being yesterday, timings. We spoke to the and one who actually CEO at the time about our managed to sort out the ticket. He was very helpful, problem. understanding, fair and Thank you for professional - a credit to such prompt traffic wardens amazing everywhere! service! Your level of kindness and support in relation to mental health issues, was very much Many thanks in appreciated. Quickest service advance for being able ever!! Thank you to send a parking so much. enforcement officer to my school this morning and I I helped a am hoping this will have a neighbour and my son huge impact. to renew their permits and the service you have provided has been exceptional.

Civil Enforcement Officer’s operational equipment The Service has embraced new technology to improve the offer to customers. All Civil Enforcement Officers are equipped with a Samsung smart phone enabling them to receive calls and e-mails while on patrol. This has assisted in improving the response time to complaints and queries as the office-based staff can e-mail photographs and details of complaints directly to the Officer. The phones also incorporate a Skyguard lone worker application for the user’s health and safety and work on a variety of mobile phone service provider networks. This can be used to call for emergency assistance and escalate to a manager should a member of staff require any further help. 99 11 Cumbria County Council Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19

In Summer 2018 the Service trialled some new hand held devices which the Civil Enforcement Officers use to issue Penalty Charge Notices. Following comprehensive testing, evaluation and a procurement exercise the Service purchased 33 new devices to replace the existing equipment which is coming towards the end of its life span. The new Zebra TC56 devices and bluetooth printers are extremely robust and lightweight. The clarity of the photographs taken by the Officers has significantly improved, especially in the hours of darkness. In addition better quality images will increase the efficiency of the office- based staff when processing appeals and enable motorists to better understand the reason why a Penalty Charge Notice was issued when using the on-line appeals portal. The new devices also link to the on-street parking permits database which the Service administers, enabling virtual permits to be issued as required.

Training and development A variety of internal and external training courses have been delivered to staff including information security and governance, safeguarding, conflict management, parking enforcement legislation, Penalty Charge Notice appeals and first aid. Training and development requirements for 2019/20 have been identified and are in the process of being procured. Front line and office based staff receive regular 1:1 meetings and supervision sessions with their respective line manager. In addition managers undertake monthly internal audits of front line and office- based staff activities which assists in delivering a transparent and consistent service.

Enforcement Agents In 2017/18, following a procurement exercise, the Council signed a contract with enforcement agents to pursue payment of unpaid Penalty Charge Notices on behalf of the authority. Equita Limited were selected as the Council’s enforcement agents and were awarded a 3 year contract with an optional 1 year extension and, since April 2018, have been recovering unpaid Penalty Charge Notice income for the organisation. As part of this activity a number of debtors have been signposted for assistance including health, welfare and finance related issues. Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of enforcement agents can be accessed at cumbria.gov.uk/parking

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5 Customer engagement Transactional activities The Service delivers a high profile, public facing operation issuing approximately 35,000 Penalty Charge Notices and 35,000 free on-street parking permits each year. A number of changes were implemented in 2018/19 to enhance service provision.

Policies and procedures The Service has a full suite of policies and procedures which are published on the Parking Services section of the Council’s web-site at cumbria.gov.uk/parking These comprise of the following which are reviewed on a regular basis: • Parking Enforcement Policy. • Guidance policies for the enforcement and cancellation of Penalty Charge Notices. • Body Worn Video Device and Hand Held Unit Policy. • Off-street Public Car Parks Management Plan. The Service also has a number of internal policies including an Operations Manual for Civil Enforcement Officers, Data Protection Impact Assessments, a Records Retention and Disposal Schedule and an Internal Audit Plan. The above documents, accompanied by regular internal monitoring, assist in ensuring that the Council delivers a fair, transparent and consistent Parking Service. The Service also conducted a comprehensive review of its policies, procedures and operational practices in early 2018/19 to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation ahead of the implementation date on 25 May 2018.

Customer contact During 2018/19 the Parking Services pages of the Council’s web-site were reviewed and enhanced to improve navigation, readability and content. A new on-line application Cumbria County Council For assistance regarding Penalty Charge Notices, portal for on-street parking permits was parking permits and parking queries please contact e: [email protected] developed in conjunction with the Council’s w: www.cumbria.gov.uk/parking t: 0300 3032992 ICT Service and will be launched on the For details of our privacy policy please visit Council’s web-site during 2019/20. This www.cumbria.gov.uk/parking new facility will enable customers to

securely upload supporting documentation Cumbria County Council for their application direct to the portal and Our Civil Enforcement Officers use Body Worn Video Devices with video and audio recording capability. incorporates district based overviews of Our policies, including privacy policy, can be accessed parking permit entitlement and a postcode as follows e: [email protected] w: www.cumbria.gov.uk/parking based address lookup facility. By reducing t: 0300 3032992 the volume of postal parking permit applications it is envisaged that this new process will improve response times. In May 2018 eligible customers in the Barrow locality started to be issued with new style visitors parking permits, which has greatly enhanced on-street parking access 101 13 Cumbria County Council Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19

for their visitors. In March 2018 the administration process for on-street parking permits in the Eden locality transferred to a new computerised database aligned to the rest of the county. A renewal exercise for each parking permit zone in Eden commenced with 80% now completed. These enhancements have significantly improved the on-street parking offer for residents in both districts. All Service staff are issued with contact cards to distribute to customers which provide a signpost for parking related queries. The cards are very well received and advise customers of the contact mechanisms should they have a query regarding a Penalty Charge Notice, parking permit or any other parking related issue. The cards also serve to advise customers that the Council’s Civil Enforcement Officers use body worn video devices and how they can access further details regarding the policies and procedures.

On-street parking permits The Service administers the on-street parking permit schemes for all six district areas in Cumbria. The permits are primarily issued to residential householders in the main city and town centre locations to assist occupants in parking close to their home address. In many locations the Council offers free of charge, time-limited on- street parking with exemptions for local resident permit holders. These schemes are proven to facilitate a regular turnover of on-street parking therefore enabling motorists to visit local shops, catering establishments and other services. This helps to support the local economy and encourage vibrant and sustainable high streets. Residents living in eligible properties within the parking zones can apply for a limited number of vehicle specific and visitor’s parking permits on the proviso that they can submit the relevant proofs of eligibility. Details of the application process and parking permit entitlements can be accessed on the Parking Services section of the Council’s web-site at cumbria.gov.uk/parking In 2018/19 the Service issued a total 35,928 on-street parking permits as shown in the table below compared to 30,930 in 2017/18. Schemes and the range of permits available differ across each of Cumbria’s six district areas.

Permit category Issued 2017/18 Issued 2018/19 Resident’s permit 15,368 17,623 Visitor’s permit 11,629 12,240 Business permit 179 213 Guest house permit 86 128 Carer’s permit 186 184 Contractor’s waiver 3,482 5,540 Total 30,930 35,928

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6 Transparency and accountability Council committees The Service reports to the Council’s 6 area based local committees at least once per year. Local committees comprise of the Council’s elected Members for each district area; namely Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland. The reports provide Members with an update on the Service’s activities in their respective locality including details of Penalty Charge Notices issued, initiatives, emerging trends and staffing developments. Members also receive a monthly update for their respective district providing a more localised breakdown of activities and developments. These updates ensure that Members are fully appraised of the activities in their respective electoral divisions which assists in providing an enhanced service and responsiveness to local communities. Full details of committees, reports and minutes can be accessed via the Council’s web-site at cumbria.gov.uk

Performance audits In April and October 2018 the Service was audited by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. In instances where the recipient of a Penalty Charge Notice does not pay or challenge the Council applies to the DVLA for details of the registered keeper of the vehicle. These audits are conducted to ensure that authorities are accessing and using vehicle keeper details in a correct and lawful manner and have appropriate information security measures in place. On each occasion the overall audit rating was green, the highest possible attainable, and the reports commented that a “high level of compliance was demonstrated”. The Service has been audited by the DVLA on four separate occasions since March 2017 and on each occasion a green rating has been achieved. In addition to the regular, monthly audits within the team the Service was audited by the Council’s Internal Audit Team during 2017 and 2018. The audit was conducted to provide assurance over management’s arrangements for governance, risk management and internal control in relation to policies and procedures. The overall audit rating was a reasonable level of assurance which has been reported to the elected Members on the Council’s Audit and Assurance Committee.

Transparency In 2018/19 the Service received 29 separate requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 compared to 40 requests in 2017/18. A number of requests were also received from various media outlets for quotes to assist with articles and features. Consequently the Service’s work was highlighted in various media outlets including local newspapers and radio stations. Each contact was responded to in a timely manner providing the information requested. The Council submits annual performance statistics to the Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London Joint Committee (PATROL). These reports indicate the number of Penalty Charge Notices issued, paid, challenged and cancelled. PATROL also host the PARC Awards (Parking Annual Report Awards by Councils).

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These recognise local authorities which publish the best reports on their parking services, as part of their civil enforcement reporting. The Council has produced a Parking Services Annual Report every year since 2014/15, on returning the service in-house. The Council was highly commended for best practice reporting in customer service at the 2018 PARC Awards. A total of eighty reports were submitted for the Awards and Cumbria County Council’s was shortlisted in the last eight. Four awards were presented at a reception held at the House of Commons in London on 10 July 2018 including the one attained by the Council. The PARC Review Group commented: “Cumbria County Council is responsible for the enforcement of on- street parking places. The report highlights improvements brought to the customer experience through the council’s website. On-street, Cumbria has introduced contact cards to signpost customers if they have parking queries. Mention is also made of working with the wider council customer service staff to improve awareness of parking services”. The Service’s success was widely featured by the national parking press and local media outlets. The Council’s Parking Services Annual Report 2017/18 has been submitted for the 2019 PARC Awards. In late 2018 the Service submitted its on-street parking permits database to the UK Government’s Cabinet Office as part of the National Fraud Initiative exercise. This initiative is an exercise that matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud. The Council undertakes robust checks on entitlement prior to issuing its on-street parking permits and the results of the exercise will be a useful mechanism to test this effectiveness and deal with any individuals who may have submitted fraudulent applications.

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7 Penalty Charge Notice statistics Between 01 April 2018 and 31 March 2019 Cumbria County Council’s Civil Enforcement Officers issued a total of 34,903 Penalty Charge Notices for on-street parking contraventions. • 15,952 were issued in the higher band (£70 but reduced to £35 if paid with 14 days from the date of issue). • 18,951 were issued in the lower band (£50 but reduced to £25 if paid within 14 days from date of issue). Between 01 April 2018 and 31 March 2019 Cumbria County Council’s Civil Enforcement Officers issued a total of 50 Penalty Charge Notices for off-street parking contraventions. • 5 were issued in the higher band (£70 but reduced to £35 if paid with 14 days from the date of issue). • 45 were issued in the lower band (£50 but reduced to £25 if paid within 14 days from date of issue). A breakdown of the issue and contravention codes of the Penalty Charge Notices issued by Cumbria County Council between the above dates is provided below. A comparison is also provided for 2017/18. Standard Penalty Charge Notice Codes on-street – 2017/18 and 2018/19

Contravention Issued Issued Code Description Level 2017/18 2018/19 Parked in a restricted street during 01 Higher 9,355 8,666 prescribed hours Parked or loading / unloading in a restricted street where waiting and 02 Higher 1,636 1,705 loading / unloading restrictions are in force Parked in a residents’ or shared use parking place or zone without either clearly displaying a valid 12 permit or voucher or pay and Higher 194 172 display ticket issued for that place, or without payment of the parking charge Parked in a permit space or zone 16 without clearly displaying a valid Higher 538 360 permit Parked in a residents’ or shared use parking place or zone either 19 displaying an invalid permit or Lower 47 17 voucher or pay and display ticket, or after the expiry of paid for time

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Contravention Issued Issued Code Description Level 2017/18 2018/19 Parked wholly or partly in a 21 Higher 1 0 suspended bay or space Re-parked in the same parking 22 place or zone within one hour after Lower 155 154 leaving Parked in a parking place or area 23 not designated for that class of Higher 314 260 vehicle Not parked correctly within the 24 Lower 324 269 markings of the bay or space Parked in a loading place or bay 25 during restricted hours without Higher 2,577 2,736 loading Parked in a special enforcement area adjacent to a footway, cycle 27 Higher 175 153 track or verge lowered to meet the level of the carriageway 30 Parked for longer than permitted Lower 7,684 4,556 Parked in a disc parking place 35 without clearly displaying a valid Lower 12,198 13,955 disc Parked in a designated disabled person’s parking place without 40 displaying a valid disabled Higher 1,310 1,160 person’s badge in the prescribed manner Parked in a parking place 42 Higher 2 3 designated for police vehicles 45 Stopped on a taxi rank Higher 337 278 Stopped where prohibited (on a red 46 Higher 9 8 route or clearway) Stopped on a restricted bus stop 47 Higher 186 200 or stand Stopped in a restricted area outside a school, a hospital or a 48 Higher 81 61 fire, police or ambulance station when prohibited A commercial vehicle parked in a 55 restricted street in contravention of Higher 120 97 an Overnight Waiting ban

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Contravention Issued Issued Code Description Level 2017/18 2018/19 Parked in contravention of a 56 commercial vehicle waiting Higher 0 5 restriction A heavy commercial vehicle wholly or partly parked on a footway, 61 Higher 1 1 verge or land between two carriageways Parked with one or more wheels 62 on or over a footpath or any part Higher 0 1 of a road other than a carriageway Stopped on a pedestrian crossing 99 or crossing area marked by Higher 80 86 zigzags

Standard Penalty Charge Notice Codes off-street – 2017/18* and 2018/19 Contravention Issued Issued Code Description Level 2017/18 2018/19 Parked in a loading place or bay 70 during restricted hours without Higher 2 2 loading Parked without payment of the 73 Lower 1 1 parking charge Parked in a restricted area in a car 81 Higher 0 2 park Parked after the expiry of paid for 82 Lower 10 2 time Parked in a car park without clearly 83 displaying a valid pay and display Lower 57 25 ticket or voucher or parking clock Not parked correctly within the 86 Lower 24 17 markings of a bay or space Parked in a disabled person’s parking space without clearly 87 Higher 4 1 displaying a valid disabled person’s badge

*These Penalty Charge Notices were issued to vehicles parked on the Cecil Street car park, Carlisle, CA1 1NT and Cumbria County Council’s office car park, Carlisle, CA1 1SL.

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Penalty Charge Notice statistics on-street – 2017/18 and 2018/19

On-street On-street Code 2017/18 2018/19 Number of PCNs issued 37,324 34,903 Number of PCNs paid 29,337 27,566 Number of PCNs paid at discount rate 25,395 24,188 Number of PCNs against which an informal or formal 7,236 6,608 representation was made Number of PCNs cancelled following an informal or a 1,455 1,430 formal representation Number of PCNs written off for other reasons (e.g. 920 886 CEO error or driver untraceable) Number of vehicles immobilised 0 0 Number of vehicles removed 0 0 Number of appeals to Traffic Penalty Tribunal 66 53 Number of appeals to Traffic Penalty Tribunal 19 31 allowed Number of appeals to Traffic Penalty Tribunal 32 17 refused Number of appeals to Traffic Penalty Tribunal not 8 5 contested Number of appeals to Traffic Penalty Tribunal given 7 0 consent order

Penalty Charge Notice statistics off-street – 2017/18* and 2018/19* Off-street Off-street Code 2017/18* 2018/19* Number of PCNs issued 100 50 Number of PCNs paid 62 42 Number of PCNs paid at discount rate 53 33 Number of PCNs against which an informal or formal 26 10 representation was made Number of PCNs cancelled following an informal or a 9 4 formal representation Number of PCNs written off for other reasons 4 6 (e.g. CEO error or driver untraceable) Number of vehicles immobilised 0 0 Number of vehicles removed 0 0

*These Penalty Charge Notices were issued to vehicles parked on the Cecil Street car park, Carlisle, CA1 1NT and Cumbria County Council’s office car park, Carlisle, CA1 1SL.

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8 Financial summary The income and expenditure of local authorities in connection with their on-street charging and their on-street and off-street enforcement activities are governed by Section 55 (as amended) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The management and enforcement of parking can generate a surplus income and the above Act states that local authorities can only spend parking income on traffic and transport measures. The Cumbria County Council parking enforcement budget is comprised of income from Penalty Charge Notices, pay and display tickets and contractor’s waivers less any expenditure on enforcement, processing and administration, parking enforcement infrastructure and delivery of the parking permit schemes. A summary of the expenditure and income is summarised in the tables below.

On-street parking account for Cumbria County Council – 2017/18 and 2018/19 2017/18 2018/19 Income Contractor’s waivers £14,589 £27,932 Penalty Charge Notices £1,007,539 £1,350,208 Other income £10,933 £11,542 Total income £1,033,115 £1,389,682

Gross expenditure Employees £861,770 £1,009,405 Other £236,164 £401,774 Total gross expenditure £1,097,934 £1,411,179

Net expenditure £64,819 £21,497

Off-street parking account for Cumbria County Council – 2017/18** and 2018/19** 2017/18** 2018/19** Income Pay and display £103,143 £126,686 Penalty Charge Notices £1,865 £1,878 Total income £105,008 £128,564

Gross expenditure Employees £2,333 £1,415 Other £28,258 £8,329 Total gross expenditure £30,591 £9,744

Net expenditure (£74,417) (£118,820)

**The income and gross expenditure relate to the Cecil Street car park, Carlisle, CA1 1NT and Cumbria County Council’s office car park, Carlisle, CA1 1SL. 109 21 Cumbria County Council Parking Services Annual Report 2018/19

In 2018/19 the on-street parking account outturn position showed a net expenditure of £21,497 compared to £64,819 in 2017/18. The on-street expenditure stated above includes the total cost of delivering the service including administration of the parking permit schemes. The final 2018/19 budget for Parking Services was a net expenditure of £160,182, therefore the service has come in under budget by £138,685. Employees gross expenditure increased in 2018/19 compared to 2017/18, following the recruitment of additional Civil Enforcement Officers and Processing Team members. The increase in Penalty Charge Notice income in 2018/19 compared to 2017/18 reflects the use of enforcement agents to recover unpaid Penalty Charge Notices, which commenced April 2018. In 2018/19 the off-street parking account outturn position showed net income of £118,820 compared to a net income of £74,417 in 2017/18. The pay and display income and the majority of the off-street parking expenditure comes within the Council’s Property Team budget. The service will continue to be reviewed with the aim to reduce expenditure further in 2019/20. The reshaping of the Service will continue exploring more cost effective ways to deliver parking enforcement and administer the various parking permit schemes. 9 Contact details

e: [email protected] w: cumbria.gov.uk/parking t: 0300 303 2992 Please note - cost of calls may vary depending on mobile provider

Parking Services | Cumbria County Council PO Box 415 | Carlisle | CA1 9GU

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1 x Parking Manager

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10 x Civil 9 x Civil 10 x Civil 2.87 x Parking Enforcement Enforcement Enforcement Services Officers Officers Officers Officers 4.13 x Assistant Parking Services Officers

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CCC J/N 24128 Agenda Item 10

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKES

Meeting date: 30th September 2019

From: Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

WORKING TOGETHER SERVICE

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide Members with an understanding of the next proposed steps for the Working Together Service. The update highlights the development of a number of draft trial agreements with a number of third parties to establish the suitability of the agreement document and support in determining the resources required to roll out the service County wide.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The trial agreements and their outcomes will comply with Cumbria County Councils forward plan of providing an efficient and modern council service to allow for safe and well maintained roads which will enable a better quality environment for all.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Members are asked to be aware of the content and note this report.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 A start up provision of funds totalling 150K was allocated to allow Cumbria County Council to develop an efficient and well managed framework to enable third parties, namely town and parish councils, to have access to a service that will formalise and streamline existing Lengthsman and volunteer activities, encapsulate safety and structure around these activities and enhance current highways services provided.

113 4.2 The service has been in development over a period of time due to the magnitude of the objectives in which it has been required to meet.

4.3 Over the last 12 months a multitude of engagement has been had county wide to enable information to be collated and applied to the design and development of the service to allow it to be fit for purpose.

4.4 The service will be providing two clearly defined partnership agreements to first allow town and parish councils to employ an authorised ‘person’ to undertake agreed work on the highway categorised as low to medium risk activities. The second will enable communities to undertake low risk volunteer activities, with support and supervision from Cumbria County Council.

4.5 That the activities included within these arrangements will be rigorously risk assessed (in particular in relation to the safety of the public and staff / volunteers employed by the third party organisations) and are restricted to those that can be delivered by any prospective third party organisation within their competence level and with a low to medium assessed risk level.

4.6 A list of example activities which could fall within these partnership agreements are;

Maintaining ditches Cleaning channels Clearing outfalls Rodding pipes (off highways) Cleaning leaves from gully grate Cleaning signs (non illuminated) Painting signs Removing vegetation Grass cutting Sweeping Litter picking Removing flyposting Graffiti Removal Cleaning bus shelters Verge maintenance Weed clearance

4.7 Draft trial agreements have been developed with a selection of varied, yet suitably risked activities included. These will aim to provide necessary information required to contribute to the resource design of the service and determine the on-going financial support required to enable it to be delivered county wide.

4.8 The outcomes of the draft trial agreements will be collated and communicated to Members and used to assist in providing a fully functioning County wide service for all to have access to.

114 4.9 On-going support and input from CALC has been sought after throughout the development of the service and will continue to play an integral part in all continued movements.

4.10 It is not mandatory for town and parish councils to work with the service but if they do not then they are open to any liabilities if an incident or accident occurs on the highway on which they have authorised activity without County Council knowledge and consent.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 This report is for information purposes only.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 There are no financial implications for the Local Committee arising from this report.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no legal implications at this stage as the report is for information only.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The report provides members with an update on the Working Together Service

Angela Jones Acting Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

Date: August 2019

APPENDICES

No appendices.

Electoral Division(s): All South Lakes

Executive Decision No*

115 Key Decision No*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been N/A* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A*

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [Including Local Committees]

Refreshed approach of Third Party Agreements on the Highway – Approved by Cabinet Member/s - 5 April 2018

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

Review of Third Party Agreements on the Highway – 26 April 2018

REPORT AUTHOR

Victoria Percival – Working Together Service Manager [email protected]

116 Agenda Item 11

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKELAND

Meeting date: 30th September 2019

From: Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIVITY - UPDATE

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report draws attention to key Community Development and Public Health Activity undertaken by the South Lakeland Area Support Team and the Locality Public Health Manager.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 Community Development and Public Health Activity contribute to achieving the outcomes set out in the Council Plan 2018-2022 in particular;

 People in Cumbria are healthy and safe, and,

 Places in Cumbria are well-connected and thriving.

The activity embraces the ‘New ways of working’ with a focus on

 Working with partner organisations and communities to achieve shared aspirations, and,

 Exploring new ways to deliver services and maximise our resources.

Additionally Community Development and Public Health Activity addresses the overarching ambition of the Cumbria Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2019-’29 “To enable Cumbrian communities to be

117 healthy and to tackle health inequalities”. By identifying and productively connecting unconnected local assets the Area Support Team and the Locality Public Health Manager are working to progress the Cumbria Joint Public Health Strategy which emphasises the importance of building five types of community assets, namely;

 Natural assets: A high quality natural environment that provides opportunities for engagement with the natural world.

 Human assets: People with the skills, knowledge, and experience that give them the capacity to take part in society and have meaningful and fulfilling lives.

 Social assets: A good social infrastructure, with networks and institutions that allow people to connect to each other.

 Physical assets: A good physical infrastructure including housing, transport, and a commercial environment that promotes healthy behaviours.

 Financial assets: Adequate financial resources that are fairly distributed.

2.2 All activities undertaken are assessed to ensure that the equality and diversity impacts are understood and appropriately addressed.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Members are asked to note the content of this report.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 This report draws attention to key Community Development and Public Health Activity undertaken by the South Lakeland Area Support Team and the Public Health Locality Manager to progress the Council’s Strategic aims, the Cumbria Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2019-’29 and the Cumbria Joint Public Health Strategy in South Lakeland.

4.2 Additionally the Community Development Team continues to work alongside local members (supporting them in their community leadership role) and is engaged with local communities to help them shape council services. The team continues to work towards the objectives set which include bespoke

118 engagement around local issues, supporting grant processes and supporting the Children & Young People’s Working Group.

4.3 Community Development and Engagement:

Led by the Local Area Team Community Development Officers and Assistant a wide range of activity is being pursued across South Lakeland. One example of recent activity designed to engage community interests in promoting wellbeing and community resilience emerged from the Bishop of Carlisle’s Lenten walk through Cumbria. The walk included a lunch meeting in Beetham attended by local councillors and the public health manager, here members of the Kent Estuary Ecumenical Mission expressed an interest in Asset Based Community Development (ABCD).

The Kent Estuary Ecumenical Mission invited the communities and public heath team to a September meeting where the role of ABCD in the promotion of wellbeing was explored, the meeting was a great success and has linked the Ecumenical Mission to local wellbeing groups; promoting community cohesion and productively connecting unconnected local assets.

119 4.4. Addressing health Inequality in South Lakeland (Life Expectancy & Deprivation):

Working is ongoing with Bay Health & Care Partners to develop a Morecambe Bay Population Health Plan. It is proposed that this plan compliments the Cumbria Joint Public Health Strategy. To inform this an exploration of the relationship between life expectancy and deprivation in South Lakeland has been undertaken. Key data is provided below:

Table I. Lower Super Output Area (LSOA); Deprivation and Life Expectancy - South Lakeland

Index of Multiple Deprivation Life Expectancy (1 = Most deprived at Birth (yrs) Lower Super Output Area 10 = Least deprived) (Local Name) National Local Female Male Decile Decile Kendal Kirkland 4 1 Ulverston East 4 1 Kendal Far Cross 5 1 82.8 79.4 Kendal Highgate 5 1 Kendal Underley 5 1 Whinfell 5 1 Hawkshead 5 2 Staveley-in-Cartmel 5 2 Ulverston Central 5 2 82.9 83.0 Ulverston Town 5 2 Low Furness & Swarthmoor: South 5 2 Lakes Grasmere 6 2 Windermere Town: North West 6 3 Burneside 6 3 Kendal Fell 6 3 86.9 83.5 Lyth Valley 6 3 Coniston 6 3 Crake Valley 6 3 Sedbergh: Fringe 6 4 Lakes Ambleside: West Central 7 4 Windermere Applethwaite 7 4 83.9 81.6 Staveley-in-Westmorland 7 4 Broughton: North 7 4 Sedbergh: Central 7 4

120 Index of Multiple Deprivation Life Expectancy (1 = Most deprived at Birth (yrs) Lower Super Output Area 10 = Least deprived) (Local Name) National Local Female Male Decile Decile Crooklands 7 5 Milnthorpe 7 5 Ulverston North 7 5 86.7 82.2 Grange: North 7 5 Holker 7 5 Low Furness & Swarthmoor: North 7 5 Low Furness & Swarthmoor: Central 7 6 Lakes Ambleside: North South East 8 6 Windermere Bowness South 8 6 86.8 82.2 Kendal Mintsfeet 8 6 Kendal Strickland 8 6 Kendal Nether 8 6 Kendal Oxenholme 8 7 Broughton: South 8 7 Kirkby Lonsdale: Central 8 7 85.5 81.2 Natland 8 7 Arnside & Beetham: East 8 7 Grange: Central 8 7 Ulverston South 8 8 Windermere Bowness North 9 8 Windermere Town: South East 9 8 88.2 81.8 Kendal Castle 9 8 Kendal Glebelands 9 8 Kendal Stonecross 9 8 Kirkby Lonsdale: Fringe 9 9 Levens 9 9 Arnside & Beetham: Central 9 9 88.4 85.5 Cartmel 9 9 Kendal Heron Hill 10 9 Kendal Parks 10 9 Burton & Holme: South 10 10 Arnside & Beetham: South West 10 10 Burton & Holme: North 10 10 86.3 83.8 Grange: South 10 10 Ulverston West 10 10

Source PHE - Fingertips

121 Fig I. Life Expectancy at Birth (Female) – South Lakeland.

Fig II. Life Expectancy at Birth (Male) – South Lakeland.

The relationship between relative deprivation of geographical area and life expectancy in South Lakeland approximates to the national, regional and Cumbria pattern i.e. those in those born in areas most deprived have a shorter life expectancy than those born in the least deprived areas. However there are some unexpected anomalies, notably for females born into LSOAs in the third least deprived local decile; given the relatively small populations of LSOAs this may be a statistical anomaly.

122 Median life expectancy at birth in the most deprived decile LSOAs in South Lakeland is 82·8yrs for females, 79·4yrs for males. In the least deprived decile LSOAs the figures are 86.3yrs and 83.8yrs respectively. Fig III illustrates how these figures compare locally, regionally and nationally.

Fig III. Life Expectancy at Birth (least deprived decile LSOAs & most deprived decile LSOAs)

It is noted that the difference in median life expectancy at birth between those living in those LSOAs in the most deprived decile of South Lakeland LSOAs and those in the least deprived is considerably less than that seen for the county, regionally or nationally. There is however a difference of 3½ years for females and nearly 4½ years for males. Thus in seeking to address health inequalities there is some merit in considering the needs of those areas most deprived as determined by the index of multiple deprivation (IMD).

The IMD is not alone concerned with income deprivation, in addition it draws together a wide range of information on a number of parameters namely:

 Employment,

123  Barriers to Housing & Services,  Education, Skills & Training,  Health Deprivation & Disability,  Crime,  Living Environment.

In an area such as South Lakeland it is important that attention is paid to deprivation within these sub-domains as well as to the IMD. We know, for example, that Milnthorpe and Windermere (neither of which appear in the lower two local deciles when IMD is applied) are the most challenged areas locally when it comes to education skills & training, that many of the rural LSOAs are challenged in terms of access to housing & services, and that the living environment (which includes housing quality and ability to heat a home) is an issue where much of the housing stock is old and in private ownership.

In developing a population health programme with Bay Health and Care Partners the Public Health Manager will continue to ensure the challenges particular to South Lakeland are recognised alongside the more clearly identifiable issues attendant to urban settings such as Morecambe and Barrow-in-Furness.

4.5. Public Health Campaigns and National Awareness Campaigns (dates for your diary).

Member’s attention is drawn to some key national awareness Campaigns and Public Health Campaigns in the coming months:

October:

Stoptober - 1st to 28th October A campaign running throughout October which encourages people to stop smoking, and offers support to help achieve a smoke free nation. https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/quit-smoking/stoptober/#

National Cholesterol Month - 1st to 31st October National Cholesterol Month is devoted to raising funds for Heart UK and raising awareness about the dangers of high cholesterol. https://www.heartuk.org.uk/national-cholesterol-month/national- cholesterol-month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 1st to 31st October Helps to raise awareness for the disease and to raise funds for research. The campaign also offers information and free resources to

124 help you with your local campaigns. To find out more and how to get involved go to the website. https://www.wearitpink.org/about/breast-cancer-awareness-month

National Work Life Week - 1st to 5th October Aims to get both employers and their employees talking about wellbeing at work and work life balance. It’s an opportunity for employers to show their employees, and potential candidates, how their organisation is striving for a family friendly and flexible working culture. https://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/campaigns/national-work-life- week/

Back Care Awareness Week - 8th to 12th October The aim of the week-long event, organised by BackCare, is to raise awareness of the problems back pain can cause, as well as prevention and treatments. https://www.nhsemployers.org/retention-and-staff-experience/health- and-wellbeing/protecting-staff-and-preventing-ill-health/taking-a- targeted-approach/musculoskeletal-health-in-the-workplace

World Mental Health Day - 10th October Raises public awareness about mental health issues. https://wfmh.global/world-mental-health-day-2019/

World Menopause Day -18th October World Menopause Day is to raise awareness about the menopause and to pledge support for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause. https://menomartha.com/world-menopause-day-2019-whats-hot/

November:

Movember Men’s Health Awareness Month - 1st to 30th November Each year, Movember is responsible for thousands of moustaches on men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of Movember is to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. https://uk.movember.com/get-involved/move

International Stress Awareness Week - 4th to 8th November International Stress Awareness Week aims to develop greater understanding of stress and offer individuals and organisations access to proven coping strategies and sources of help.

125 https://isma.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-week

Anti-Bullying Week - 12th to 16th November This Anti-Bullying Week the theme is "Respect". https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week

World Kindness Day (Kindness Day UK) - 13th November Kindness Day UK is a nationally recognised day for the celebration of kindness in society and day to day life. Individual acts of kindness are encouraged on this day annually. http://kindnessuk.com/world_kindness_day_kindness_day_uk.php

Alcohol Awareness Week - 19th to 25th November The aim of Alcohol Awareness Week is to get people to think about alcohol – how it affects us as individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. See our infographic for more information on alcohol awareness. https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol- awareness-week

16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence- 25th November to 10th December The 16 Days of action against domestic violence campaign is a time to take action to end violence against women and girls around the world. https://16daysofaction.co.uk/the-campaign/

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members are asked to note the content of the Community Development and Public Health Activity Report

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 There are no direct resource implications arising from the recommendation to note this report.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no direct legal implications arising from this report which is for noting.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 Realising the council’s strategic aims and public health objectives is dependent upon robust community engagement and community

126 development. With the support of officers members are ideally placed to ensure effective community development promotes public health and contributes to achieving these aims and objectives in South Lakeland. As a consequence engaged and empowered residents will benefit from healthier, happier communities.

Colin Cox Director of Public Health

13/09/2019

APPENDICES

None

Electoral Division(s): All South Lakeland

Executive Decision No*

Key Decision No*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been N/A* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A*

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and necessary approvals have been obtained.

127 PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Mike Conefrey, Tel: 07974 446131, e-mail: [email protected]

128 Agenda Item 12

LOCAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND LEADERSHIP

Minutes of a Meeting of the Local Committee Chairs and Leadership held on Monday, 8 July 2019 at 10.00 am at Conference Room A and B, Cumbria House, Carlisle

PRESENT:

Mr SF Young (Chair)

Mr GD Cook Mr AJ Markley Ms D Earl Mr P Thornton Mr KR Hamilton Mr C Weber Mr K Hitchen Mr D Whipp Mr W McEwan

Also in Attendance:-

Mrs L Davis - Democratic Services Officer Ms G Elliott - Area Manager - Copeland Ms K Fairclough - Chief Executive Mr S Hall - Acting Assistant Director - Economy & Environment Ms T Ingham - Area Manager - Barrow Mrs K Johnson - Area Manager - South Lakeland Mrs A Meadows - Community Development Officer Mr P Musgrave - Area Manager (Carlisle) Ms L Shaw - Area Manager - Allerdale Ms S Turnbull - Communications Manager Mr N Wright - Area Manager - Eden

7 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Mr A Barry, Mr N Cotton, Mr P Dew and Mr D Wilson.

8 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 30 April 2019 be agreed as an accurate record.

9 BICYCLE MAYOR OF CUMBRIA

The Chair introduced and welcomed Mr Richard Ingham to the meeting who had been elected Bicycle Mayor of Cumbria for a voluntary two year appointment. Mr Ingham gave the background to the appointment which had come about after he

129 had attended an Amsterdam University course on planning the cycling city. The Cumbrian initiative had the support of all six Cumbria MPs.

Mr Ingham explained that the role was to act as an ambassador to work with decision makers across the county to raise the profile of cycling as a means of transport for shorter journeys and outlined the benefits to such a change - improvement in health and wellbeing, better air quality, reduced congestion, less need for car parking and a smaller carbon footprint.

Following a survey carried out in Carlisle, Mr Ingham highlighted that only 2% of the workforce cycled to work, although the majority lived within a 6 mile radius of their workplace. Mr Ingham suggested that this would not change unless there was much more investment in protected cycle infrastructure in parallel with better cycle parking provision in streets, supermarkets, employment sites and service providers.

To conclude, Mr Ingham expressed the hope for joint working with the County Council to secure investment for a safer infrastructure and encourage cycling as a means of transport.

The Chair thanked Mr Ingham for his attendance and suggested members invite him to their local committee meetings or highways transport working groups to receive a tailored area presentation.

During the course of the discussion, schemes already in place in Cumbria were highlighted such as the Cumbria Cycling Strategy and the Loan to Buy Scheme. Members discussed projects in their individual areas and the barriers to be overcome to encourage cycling. It was recognised that alternative sources of funding needed to be identified to invest in the infrastructure and cycling facilities needed to be improved. Safety concerns for cyclists, especially parents allowing their children to cycle to school, were also discussed.

The Deputy Leader suggested liaison with Sustrans, an organisation established to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle. It was further suggested that safer cycling routes be incorporated into developer contributions when considering planning applications.

The Assistant Director – Economy and Environment agreed to investigate the lack of use of a designated cycle lane on London Road/Eastern Way in Carlisle and informed members that an officer working group had been established. It was explained that as part of the Group’s remit, officers would be updating the County Council’s website for cyclists.

The Cabinet Member for Public Health welcomed the initiative as it linked in with the public health agenda.

The Chair thanked Mr Ingham for his update and invited him to remain for the rest of the meeting as items on the agenda correlated with this issue.

130 10 UPDATE ON PARKING INCOME

The Assistant Director – Economy and Environment presented a briefing note that provided an overview of the financial position of the Council’s Parking Services team at the end of 2018/19. Members were asked to consider options and make recommendations for apportioning and utilising the service underspend of £138,685 from the 2018/19 financial year.

The briefing note also sought a response to a referral from Carlisle Local Committee who had requested that the underspend also be used for access improvement issues ie dropped kerbs as well as enforcement lines and signs. Members were presented with three options for consideration.

Following a detailed discussion the majority of members were in agreement of option 1 – ‘the allocation of £130,000 to address outstanding enforcement related lines and signs defects with the apportionment to each area based on the estimated cost of work’. It was explained that the backlog of work on the lines and signs would then be completed and a further discussion could take place on using the income for wider highways and transport measures. The Assistant Director – Economy and Environment informed members, that on completion, the maintenance of the enforceable measures would be in the region of £8k-£10k per annum.

Following the agreement of option 1, the Chair suggested that this year’s £8k surplus be used to refresh the Cycling Strategy and this was further agreed by members.

11 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

The Deputy Leader invited members to discuss safe routes to schools, as this was a devolved responsibility to local committees and it was the Council’s ambition to enable children to walk or cycle to school. The Deputy Leader outlined the main reasons for raising this issue, to reduce congestion and improve safety around schools, to negate the effects of climate change and air pollution, to help regulate traffic around school areas and assist with tackling the issue of childhood obesity.

In answer to a question on how to progress safe routes to schools with infrastructure planning, the Deputy Leader outlined a proposed scheme in Kendal to allow parents to park for free in the council car park and walk their children the short distance to the school. It was acknowledged, particularly in the rural areas, that schemes could be difficult and costly to implement.

The Chief Executive welcomed the initial discussion and encouraged local committees to take the lead on this by developing community and school partnership working as it linked into the broader aspect of the health and wellbeing agendas of local committees.

The Chair informed members that it was an integral part of area planning and local committees were in the best position to understand local requirements and develop schemes for implementation.

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During the course of discussion, it was suggested that any surplus from the school crossing patrol funding, devolved to local committees, be used to create school safety schemes.

It was agreed that this issue be raised at local committees as part of area planning. The Deputy Leader also agreed to discuss if any central support was necessary.

12 INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLANS

The Assistant Director – Economy and Environment gave a presentation on Local Plans and Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDP) which incorporated the Infrastructure Funding Gap analysis.

The presentation covered the responsibility of Local Planning Authorities to produce a Local Plan and supporting IDPs that considered infrastructure, cumulative impacts and future growth. The role of the County Council to cooperate with the development of those Plans and to deliver some of the necessary infrastructure was outlined. Members noted that a joint Statement of Intent had been produced setting out how both councils worked together to identify, prioritise and fund the infrastructure necessary to support development proposed in the Local Plans.

Members noted that the funding required to deliver the infrastructure in the Local Plans was not included in the County Council’s core budget and, although developer contributions helped meet some of the “funding gaps”, it was essential that the district councils work with others to ensure all funding sources, as detailed in the presentation, were exploited.

To conclude the officer asked local committees to refresh the funding gap analysis for each Local Plan IDP, include an estimate of health costs, focus on school places/education and review joint infrastructure forums/groups.

The Chair emphasised the size of the funding gap and explained district councils were being encouraged to support development whilst highlighting the funding was not in place to support the necessary changes in infrastructure. Members were asked to challenge district councils and identify joint ways of working to secure funding. It was explained that the IDPs had to reflect that communities were being built, not just houses.

Members gave examples of difficulties encountered in their areas caused by additional development and the pressures this had placed on local infrastructures. The one bridge crossing and limited health services on Walney Island was commented on and the lack of an up to date Copeland Local Plan to support the case for investment was discussed. The Assistant Director – Economy and Environment agreed to investigate what sanctions were in place for councils not having Local Plans.

The Chief Executive concluded the discussion by stating the joint Statement of Intent was a fresh opportunity for closer partnership working. It was agreed that an

132 item would be submitted to the next joint Chief Executives’ meeting and the Cumbria Leaders’ Board. The Chair and Chief Executive, when meeting with Copeland Local Committee members, would raise the issue of the lack of an up to date Local Plan for Copeland.

13 CASE STUDY OF AREA WORKING - EGERTON COURT, BARROW

Members received a presentation from Alison Meadows, Community Development Officer, Barrow on a community development project and a wellbeing hub in Egerton Court, Barrow Island. The officer explained that Egerton Court was a Ward within 3% of the most deprived nationally and in 2017/2018 there had been four drug deaths within four months.

In 2016, with the support of Barrow Local Committee, a multi-agency partnership group had been established, which included representation from the Police, Fire Service, landlords and the Borough Council. The Group had used intelligence, data and community concerns to understand tenant issues and what was needed to improve the lives of the residents in that area.

A number of measures were introduced and the wellbeing hub concept conceived. The funding for the hub and hub partners were detailed in the presentation. The hub was situated in a flat on the complex for ease of access for tenants and had opened on 31 January 2019. A number of facilities, schemes, assistance and support were available to allow targeted intervention; two positive case studies from the hub which had made a difference to lives, were highlighted. Members noted to date that relationships were being built and the measures put in place had resulted in reduced demand on police, fire and rescue and ambulance services.

To conclude, the officer informed members that the project had gained national recognition as a model of working by the College of Policing and Public Health, England and Sheffield University. The Peer Review had also been very complimentary about the project.

Members expressed their appreciation and admiration to the Officer for all the work achieved to date. It was noted that it was a fantastic example of community working and members were encouraged to take key issues from the project to replicate work in their own areas.

14 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

It was noted that the next meeting would take place on Friday 15 November at 10.00 am at County Offices, Kendal.

The meeting ended at 12.00 pm

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