Public Document Pack

SOUTH SEFTON AREA COMMITTEE

Date: Wednesday 1st October, 2014 Time: 6.30 pm Venue: Town Hall, Bootle

AREA COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Derby Ward Ford Ward

Councillor Thompson, The Labour Party Councillor Lappin (Vice-Chair), The Labour Party Councillor O'Brien, The Labour Party Councillor Moncur, The Labour Party Councillor Robinson, The Labour Party

Linacre Ward Litherland Ward

Councillor Fairclough, The Labour Party Councillor Hardy, The Labour Party Councillor Friel, The Labour Party Councillor John Kelly (Chair), The Labour Party Councillor Kerrigan, The Labour Party Councillor Tweed, The Labour Party

Netherton and Orrell Ward St Oswald Ward

Councillor Bradshaw, The Labour Party Councillor Mark Dowd, The Labour Party Councillor Brennan, The Labour Party Councillor Peter Dowd, The Labour Party Councillor Maher, The Labour Party Councillor Mahon, The Labour Party

Advisory Group Members Mrs. M. Baxter Mr. F. Roberts Mr. J. Costello Mrs. B. Rouse Mrs. M. Elson Mr. B. Walsh Mr. G. McNeight Mr. N. Woods

COMMITTEE OFFICER: Ian Barton Democratic Services Officer Telephone: 0151 934 2788 Fax: 0151 934 2034 E-mail: [email protected]

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A G E N D A

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Declarations of Interest Members are requested to give notice of any disclosable pecuniary interest, which is not already included in their Register of Members' Interests and the nature of that interest, relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the Members Code of Conduct, before leaving the meeting room during the discussion on that particular item.

3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting (Pages 5 - 14) Minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2014

Part A

These items are for general discussion. Anybody attending the meeting is welcome to speak (subject to the Chair’s discretion)

4. Public Forum A period of 20 minutes (or longer at the discretion of the Chair) will be set aside for a Public Forum.

Members of the public can ask questions, raise matters, or present petitions on issues that are relevant to Sefton Council. The person asking a question will be allowed one supplementary question.

A question form indicating the person’s name and address must be completed and submitted to the Committee Administrator as soon as possible and by no later than 15 minutes before the meeting starts i.e. before 6.15 p.m. or by 3.00 p.m. for faxed (0151 934 2034) or on-line submissions http://forms.sefton.gov.uk/openforumquestion/ Question forms can be obtained from the Committee Administrator prior to the meeting.

(If the questioner does not attend the meeting or nominate a representative to attend (at the discretion of the Chair), the question will not be read out, but a written response will be forwarded to the questioner).

If a response to a question cannot be provided at the meeting, the Neighbourhoods Division will contact the relevant department for a formal response and the resident will be contacted directly in writing

5. Police Issues (Pages 15 - 24) Report of the Neighbourhood Inspector

Update on crime statistics and area interventions since the last meeting

Part B

These items are for consultation or information of interest to the local community. Anybody attending the meeting is welcome to speak (subject to the Chair’s discretion)

There are no items to be considered in Part B

Part C

These are formal decisions to be taken by the Members of the Council. Only in exceptional cases will the Chair allow contributions from the public (Advisory Group Members may speak but not vote)

6. A565 Cambridge Road, Seaforth to Knowsley Road, (Pages 25 - 32) Bootle - Cycle Improvements Report of the Director of Built Environment

7. Linacre & Derby area, Bootle - Proposed 20 mph speed (Pages 33 - 42) limits, Consultation results and objections Report of the Director of Built Environment

8. Results of consultation with residents of 433-463 (Pages 43 - 50) Southport Road, Bootle on proposed Residents Privileged parking scheme Report of the Director of Built Environment

9. Objection to proposed Traffic Regulation Order - (Pages 51 - 60) Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland Report of the Director of Built Environment

10. Seaforth Village - Proposed Zebra Crossing, Crescent (Pages 61 - 66) Road Report of the Director of Built Environment

11. Province Road, Bootle - objection to proposed Traffic (Pages 67 - 78) regulation Order Report of the Director of Built Environment

12. Area Management Update (Pages 79 - 90) Report of the Director of Corporate Services

Update on area management issues resolved since the last meeting

13. Budget Monitoring (Pages 91 - Report of the Director of Corporate Services 100)

Update on Area Committee budget resources available

14. Date of Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14 January 2015, at The Town Hall, Bootle commencing at 6:30pm

Agenda Item 3 THE “CALL IN” PERIOD FOR THIS SET OF MINUTES ENDS AT 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 26 JUNE, 2014. MINUTE NOS.9, 10, 11 AND 12 ARE NOT SUBJECT TO “CALL IN”.

SOUTH SEFTON AREA COMMITTEE

MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, BOOTLE ON THURSDAY 12TH JUNE, 2014

PRESENT: Councillor John Kelly (in the Chair) Councillors Thompson, Bradshaw, Brennan, Mark Dowd, Peter Dowd, Fairclough, Friel, Hardy, Lappin, O'Brien, Maher, Mahon, Moncur, Robinson, Tweed, Baxter, Mr J Costello, Mrs. M. Elson, Mr. F. Roberts, Mrs. B. Rouse and Mr. N. Woods

1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2014/15 MUNICIPAL YEAR

RESOLVED: That

(1) Councillor John Kelly be appointed Chair for the Municipal Year 2014/15; and

(2) Councillor Lappin be appointed Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year 2014/15.

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Kerrigan and Advisory Group Member Mr.G.McNeight.

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

No declarations of interest were received.

4. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 March, 2014 be confirmed as a correct record.

5. PUBLIC FORUM

During the Public Forum the following questions were raised:

a) Mr.N.Nelson asked that given the expected increasing road, and especially marine, traffic, as a consequence of the Peel company’s

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expansions in the docks and arrival of the super polluting Panamax ships, what was Sefton Council proposing to do to ensure levels of the health damaging Sulphur oxides, Nitrogen oxides and particulates did not increase to the detriment of South Sefton residents.

Olaf Hansen, Clerk to the Committee, advised that Mr.Nelson had received the following reply from Messrs Lunt and Martin of the Department of Built Environment, “The Council is currently undertaking an exercise to review the air quality impacts of port expansion and this will examine the impact of different modes of transporting cargo. This process involves modelling the air quality impacts of the increases in vehicle, train and ship movements associated with port expansion using an air pollution dispersion model supported by increased monitoring in the study area. The modelling will be undertaken by Council Officers but independent consultants have been appointed to advise on the modelling process and critically appraise the outcomes. Officers are also working closely with the consultants appointed by the Highways Agency, to advise on the options for improving access to the port, to examine the air quality implications of each option.

The statutory Local Air Quality Management, Review and Assessment process, which involves 3 yearly Updating and Screening Assessments and annual Progress Reports will continue and this will entail an ongoing review of levels of key pollutants, including nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and sulphur dioxide, in line with Defra guidance.

The Council will be commissioning a health impact assessment of the port expansion, that will incorporate the findings of the air quality study, and this will examine the impact on health of the port expansion as a whole including the increase in all types of cargo movements”.

b) Mr.J.Benton MP forwarded a petition from the chair of Captains Lane Residents’ Committee (CLRC) who wanted to engage support for the campaign to install speed ramps in Captains Lane.

The Chair, Councillor John Kelly advised that the petition would be considered by the Cabinet Member – Transportation, Councillor Fairclough at his next briefing meeting.

c) Mr.F.Roberts, Advisory Group Member, asked whether European attempts to get the UK to reduce emissions had resulted in a length of motorway having to impose a 60MPH limit. Did this Committee know what this effect was locally given that more roads were being made 20mph zones and whether this was positive or negative to our air quality. This was important considering that part of this area (Linacre) had the lowest life expectancy (69.7 yrs.) for men and (76.9yrs) for women as reported to this Committee earlier in 2014.

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Olaf Hansen, Clerk to the Committee read out a reply from Messrs. Lunt and Martin, Department of Built Environment, “The speed of a vehicle is one factor that influences polluting emissions; driving style and engine type are other important factors. In general terms vehicle emissions are higher at slow speeds dropping as speeds increase to moderate speeds and then increasing again as higher speeds attained.

While there would be a slight increase in emissions from 48 kph (30 mph) to 32 kph (20 mph) it is a small increase that would not lead to a significant worsening of air quality on a residential street. However, this does not consider the impact of driving style which is also an important determinant of emissions. Research carried out in the UK and abroad has shown that imposition of a 20 mph speed limit can lead to driving styles that reduce emissions: For example a German study found that: “the greater the speed of vehicles in built- up areas, the higher is the incidence of acceleration, deceleration, and braking, all of which increase air pollution.” And that “slower and calmer style of driving reduces emissions”. Studies in Portsmouth have also shown that changes in driving styles, reduction in car use and increases in cycling and walking that occur due to 20 mph limits can reduce emissions.

Research has found that 20 mph speed limits lead to a significant reduction in road casualties. For example a Department for Transport report published in 2010 (Interim Evaluation of the Implementation of 20mph Speed Limits in Portsmouth) found that the number of recorded road casualties has fallen by 22% from 183 per year to 142 per year. During that period casualty numbers fell nationally – by about 14% in comparable areas.”

In summary introduction of a 20 mph speed limit may lead to a small increase in pollution emissions from vehicles, which may well be balanced out by emissions reductions from changes in driving styles and other factors. Any such increase would be insufficient to significantly worsen air quality in a residential area. However there is clear evidence that the introduction of 20 mph limits does lead to a significant reduction in road casualties.

d) Olaf Hansen, Clerk to the Committee, advised of the receipt of a petition from the residents of Ash Grove requesting the installation of Alleygates on the entry leading to Church Yard.

Kerry Pavey, Neighbourhood Coordinator, advised that a previous consultation had been carried out in January 2014. An objection to the gate had been received; and that there would be a significant cost in progressing this via the courts in view of the objection and it was considered unlikely that it would be successful.

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e) Mr.M.Brennan asked would the Council please put to bed the myth that Bootle was retaining three libraries, compared to Southport's one. The Southport Councillors seem to rely on political boundaries, namely the Bootle constituency, when calculating the number of libraries Bootle had retained, which was obviously to cause unrest in Southport, and to insinuate that the town was being treated unfairly in comparison to Bootle, despite the Atkinson receiving a multi-million pounds restoration programme. It was clear that Bootle previously had three libraries; Bootle, Orrell, and Netherton, but now only had two; Bootle library and the very small Netherton facility. Would the Council publish the facts in the Southport newspapers to clarify the situation.

Mr.S.Deakin, Head of Health and Well-being, replied “As part of its reduction in funding the Council had to make some very difficult decisions, one of those was the closure of seven of the borough’s libraries. There remain six libraries in Sefton located in Southport, Formby, Crosby, Maghull, Bootle and Netherton. The information on the library closures has been the subject of extensive debate over the past two years and all of the information is available within the public domain and the press have raised a number of questions on this subject over the two year period. There will always be individuals who will use this information, or parts of it, to suit their own ends and it is not something the Council can influence to any great degree. I would suggest that the Council has published the facts and to do so again will potentially re-open the debate which will be to no one’s advantage other than those with a vested interest”.

f) Rachel Sefton asked what did the Council intend to do about the ever increasing amount of lorries on Bootle's roads, in particular Balliol Road, which was only going to get worse once the new Superport was completed. Living in the vicinity of Balliol Road, the pollution from these lorries could be stifling and was increasing rapidly. It was recently reported that the owner of Peel Ports and the Port of Liverpool was worth an estimated 2.3 billion pounds. Given the wealth he had accumulated, in part from Bootle's docks, did the Council think he should be doing more to invest in Bootle (not including jobs), and was the Council prepared to engage in discussions with John Whittaker to raise these issues.

Olaf Hansen, Clerk to the Committee, advised that Ms.Sefton’s question had received the following response, ”The current development of the deep water berth at the Port of Liverpool will result in the requirement for improved Port access, to both increase the capacity of the Port to handle goods and to mitigate the impact of increased traffic flow. The effects of Port expansion will impact gradually over circa 20 years and there will not be a sudden significant increase in port related traffic.

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Sefton chairs the Liverpool City Region Port Access Group, which includes representatives from a range of key agencies and stakeholders including Peel Ports, Network Rail, Department for Transport and Highways Agency, with a view to developing a multi modal access solution which will seek to utilise rail, canal and coastal transport in addition to traditional road transport. The control of air pollution is particularly important to the Council as part of this process. A range of studies are taking place and will in due course, inform the development of Port Access options. More information about the port access work programme is available at http://www.liverpoollep.org/priorities/superport/access_to_the_port_ of_liverpoo.aspx The Council does currently monitor air quality at a number of locations, including Millers Bridge and at present, pollutant levels are within the national air quality standards. Further information can be accessed via the council website by following the link below; http://breathingspace.sefton.gov.uk/Default.aspx?bsPage=air_pollut ion In terms of discussions with Peel, the Council is engaging in an ongoing dialogue with regard to Peel’s proposals for the area and potential investment".

g) Ms.J.Johnston asked why litter bins in shopping areas were not emptied during weekends. She suggested that the Council should board up bins at the weekends as any one driving through or visiting must think Sefton is a disgrace.

Olaf Hansen, Clerk to the Committee, advised that Ms.Johnston’s question had been forwarded to the Director of Street Scene for a reply.

h) Ms.V.Jones asked whether something could be done to improve security at Bootle cemetery. She said that as she was passing recently a youth was walking his dog without a lead and allowing it to urinate on headstones and foul on the grass. This was not the first time as she had seen this on a number of occasions. She had also seen youths using headstones as goal posts while they played football or as targets for the golfing skills. Ms. Jones continued that she had relatives buried in this cemetery and found it highly disrespectful and disgusting that this should be happening. She, along with a number of other people felt this was an important issue that needed addressing.

Olaf Hansen, Clerk to the Committee, advised that Ms.Jones’s question had been forwarded to the Head of Landscape Services for a reply.

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6. POLICE ISSUES

The Committee considered the report of Inspector Griffiths. Inspector Griffiths and Sergeant Owens gave a brief presentation outlining recent Police activities and operations within the South Sefton Area.

The Committee expressed their concern that a number of years ago 5 or 6 Police Officers serving in Sefton were re-deployed to Liverpool but never replaced.

RESOLVED: That

(1) the Police be thanked for their presentation; and

(2) the Neighbourhood Coordinator be requested to write to the Police and Crime Commissioner to express the Committee’s concern regarding the withdrawal of resources from Sefton.

7. AREA MANAGEMENT UPDATE

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Corporate Services that gave an update on Area Manager activities that had taken place in South Sefton Wards since the last meeting.

RESOLVED: That

(1) The report be noted; and

(2) Members or residents be requested to contact the Director of Corporate Services with any further issues they wish to raise.

8. BUDGET MONITORING

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Corporate Services that that provided information on available resources for the Committee and progress on those items approved at previous meetings.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.

9. PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY DEDICATIONS - SECTION 1 LOCALISM ACT 2011

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Built Environment, which sought authorisation to dedicate paths, pursuant to Section 1 of the Localism Act 2011, various ways as public paths rather than section 25 of the Highways Act 1980, the routes as shown as hatched lines on drawing

Page 106 Agenda Item 3 SOUTH SEFTON AREA COMMITTEE- THURSDAY 12TH JUNE, 2014 numbers DC1214, DC1215, DC1216, DC1217, DC1218, DC1219, DC1220 and DC1221. The resultant effect would enable the Authority to make a Legal Event Modification Order under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record the additional paths on the Definitive Rights Of Way Map and Statement.

RESOLVED:

That the Head of Corporate Legal Services be authorised tomake Deeds of Dedication for the footpaths Litherland Nos. 10, 11 and 12 pursuant to section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 as shown on plan nos. DC1214, DC1215 and DC1216; and

(1) make Deeds of Dedication for the footpaths Sefton Nos. 14 and 15 pursuant to section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 as shown on plan DC1217 and DC1218;

(2) make a Deed of Dedication for the footpath Sefton No. N14 pursuant to section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 as shown on plan DC1219;

(3) make a Deed of Dedication for the bridleway Sefton No. N16 pursuant to section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 as shown on plan DC1220;

(4) make a Deed of Dedication for the footpath Maghull No. 33 pursuant to section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 as shown on plan DC1221; and

(5) make Legal Event Modification Orders under the provisions of Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record the additional paths as shown on plan nos. DC1214, DC1215, DC1216, DC1217, DC1218, DC1219, DC1220 and DC1221 on the Definitive Rights Of Way Map and Statement.

10. PROPOSED PERMITTED PARKING AREA, HOUSING MARKET RENEWAL AREA, BOOTLE (REAR OF HUGH BAIRD COLLEGE).

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Built Environment that sought approval for the introduction of a permitted parking area in the Housing market renewal area to the rear of Hugh Baird college, Bootle.

RESOLVED: That

(1) a Traffic Regulation Order be introduced to create a Permitted Parking Area into residential streets to the rear of Hugh Baird College as part of the Planning condition for the development;

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(2) a Traffic Regulation Order be progressed to introduce limited waiting parking restrictions on the north-west side of Exeter Road between its junction with Stanley Road and Queens Road as described within the report;

(3) a Traffic Regulation Order be progressed to amend the existing limited waiting parking restrictions outside the Queens Road Neighbourhood Centre on Queens and Hertford Roads to a permit parking area separate from the Permitted Parking Area as described within the report;

(4) the results of the public consultation be noted; and

(5) the Cabinet Member - Transportation be requested to authorise the progression of the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders, including those of public consultation and advertising the Council's intention to implement the Order.

11. SEAFORTH VILLAGE - PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which sought to appraise Members of the results of the consultation on the proposed environmental and footway improvements in Seaforth District Centre and to seek authorisation to progress the scheme.

RESOLVED: That

(1) the consultation be noted; and

(2) the request to progress the environmental and footway improvements in Seaforth District Centre be approved.

12. THORNTON TO DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD - PROPOSED FOOTWAY/CYCLEWAY IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Built Environment on the results of the consultation on the footway/cycleway improvements between Thornton and Dunnings Bridge Road/ Park Lane West and seeking authorisation to progress the scheme.

RESOLVED: That

(1) the consultation be noted;

(2) the request to progress the footway/cycleway improvements between Rimrose Valley Road /Drummond Road and Dunnings Bridge Road / Park Lane West, as detailed within the report, be

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approved; and

(3) the request to include access barriers within the proposals, to widen the path between Rimrose Valley Road and Drummond Road, as detailed within the report, be approved.

13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

In accordance with the agreed programme of meetings, the next meeting on the Area Committee will be held on 10 September, 2014 at The Town Hall, Bootle, commencing at 18:30.

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South Area Committee Report – Sept 2014

Neighbourhood Inspector: Inspector Phil Hatton

Area Statistics for: ST OSWALD / FORD /NETHERTON & ORRELL.

Year on Year Patterns:

June-Aug 13 June-Aug 14 Veh Nuisance ASB 96 90 6% Rowdy/Inconsiderate ASB 245 262 6% Burglary Dwelling 34 26 24% Theft of M/Veh 19 16 16% Criminal Damage 119 100 16% Burglary Other 46 23 50% Robbery 15 4 73% Theft From M/Veh 29 29 0% Hate Crime 5 5 0% Arson 5 9 44% Theft Bike 22 8 64%

ASB An increase in Arson offences. Several wheelie bin fires. No incidents involving harm or serious danger. Our Neighbourhood Support Team has pro-actively targeted the use of off-road motor cycles and has been supported by Force resources (Operation Brookdale). Our Neighbourhood has achieved a number of seizures-comparing very favourably with other areas. Photographs have been uploaded onto twitter. General ASB has shown a slight year-on-year increase. It is recognised that it has been a decent summer in terms of weather, but continued problem-solving is needed in each Ward.

ACQUISITIVE CRIME Burglary levels have shown significant reductions. FORD Ward has experienced a recent spike (9 offences in August).No predominant M.O. The recent arrest of a 19 year old and 17 year old male may have a positive effect. Auto crime has fallen slightly. The emphasis will remain ‘offender-focused’, supported by targeted patrol, victim support & target hardening. A number of pleasing arrests have been made in this category. Theft from motor vehicle offences are evenly spread across the Wards. Two broad M.O’s persist – registration plate theft and small-value items from insecure cars. Few cases of force being used to enter cars. Significant decrease in cycle theft perhaps indicates that the effort put into bike-security tagging and associated publicity has had an effect. Thanks again to the Area Committee and OVH for funding that initiative.

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SERIOUS CRIME Robbery 1) 8th July – youths steal mobile phone from youth on canal towpath 2) 18 th July – cycle stolen under threats at address in Westminster Ave 3) 26 th July – ‘Subway’ Hawthorne Rd – lone offender brandishes knife, steals money from till 4) 15 th August – G4S targeted, shotgun brandished on Bridge Rd.Made off empty handed.

2 offenders arrested. Strong investigative leads in others. No persons seriously harmed.

Hate crime 5 incidents in the past 3 months: 12/6 – Pizza Delivery Driver abused in Albert Schweitzer Ave,L30 21/6 – Criminal damage to car in Lingfield Close,L30 – perceived as having homophobic motivation 9/7 – Hereford Drive - Criminal damage to car- I/P has walking disability 15/7 – Glovers Lane, Netherton. Apple thrown at 61 year old male with learning difficulties 1/8 – Taxi Driver abused by fare in Hereford Drive. Dispute re fare.

Offenders arrested in 3 cases so far. All victims receive premium service from SIGMA & Neighbourhood.

Critical Incidents : 19/6/14 – Firearm Discharge at an address in Harrington Road,L21 –no injuries. Damage to a dwelling. Targeted incident, Force Major Crime Unit investigating. Two arrests made.

The area of Kirkstone Road North in Ford had been prioritised due to on- going ASB and previous incidents in April. A ‘Kirkstone Road North Intervention Group’ has been initiated. Partners will meet on a regular basis with a view to improving community safety and cohesion in the locality. Police initiated a ‘week of action’ in the locality in August. A variety of tactics (including search warrants) and teams assisted with some very early positive results, and good improvements in terms of ASB calls and resident feedback.

A 3-year CRASBO has now been achieved against a male, Jack CAIN (17 years), who was a significant trouble-maker in the area. This imposes geographical exclusions, restrictions regarding associations and conditions regarding his behaviour. Good work by Ward Officers in conjunction with Sefton Council ASBU.

Other News

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1. Cycle Tagging has continued apace in all wards Officers have taken every opportunity to attend summer events to offer the service. 2. Sgt Simon Owen has been supported by A/Sgt Michelle Ingram. Michelle has now been promoted to Liverpool North. A/Sgt Jeff Martin will replace her.

Current EAST SEFTON PRIORITIES :

• Burglary- Operation PUSH - targeted at reducing the number of burglaries in the area. This is intelligence led using information researched by Police analysts. Neighbourhood PCSTO’s conduct Operation Handle, which involves trying door handles of properties and vehicles and if found insecure the staff provide security advice. Offenders who have been arrested for offences in our area are also managed and targeted. Victims are given a premium service.

• Organised Criminality– operations disrupting those involved in serious organised criminality. Our staff work on intelligence gathering and development. Pro-active patrolling and offender management involving the Sefton-wide Support Teams, supported by Matrix where necessary . We will deny these groups the use of the roads, and disrupt their ability to finance themselves by use of the Proceeds of Crime Act and by dismantling cannabis cultivation operations . We will also assist with educational initiatives & Community consolidation events. • Operation NEMESIS – is the Force response to drink driving offences. Neighbourhood staff will be involved in a series of Spotlight Days. The Tactical Team will be conducting a number of road Operations. • Community Speedwatch – Community-led operations have been planned and will continue when other priorities permit • HAVE YOUR SAY Priorities- meetings and Newsletters have now moved to a quarterly basis • VULNERABLE VICTIMS – supervision attend a fortnightly Partners meeting to agree control measures & review all Medium & High risk vulnerable victims. Priority based upon identified threat, risk, and harm. • THREAT MANAGEMENT – all threats are managed proportionately. Neighbourhood Officers responsible for many of the appropriate Control measures implemented and co-ordinated. • SARA Problem-Solving – each Ward has a current prioritised issue which dedicated officers will work on with Partners: ST OSWALD – Marian Square Locality -ASB FORD – Off Road Motorcycles-ASB NETHERTON & ORRELL – Park Lane Estate- drug activity

Future Neighbourhood Meetings: Have Your Say meeting: 25 th September, Meadows Leisure Centre, Maghull. 1830 hours

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South Area Committee Report – June - August 2014

Neighbourhood Inspector: Inspector Karen Griffiths

Area Statistics for South Wards:-

Derby 1 June to 1 June to 1 June to Category 31 August 31 August 31 August Diff (no.) Diff (%) 2012 2013 2014 All Crime 251 254 247 -7 -2.8% Violence 41 36 47 +11 +30.6% Violence With Injury 29 21 21 = = Violence Without Injury 12 15 26 +11 +73.3% Robbery 4 1 6 +5 +500.0% Burglary Dwelling 12 14 16 +2 +14.3% Burglary Other 17 17 15 -2 -11.8% Vehicle Crime (inc. Interference) 12 15 15 = = Theft/UTMV 3 9 5 -4 -44.4% Theft From MV 6 6 10 +4 +66.7% Theft Shop 10 10 7 -3 -30.0% Criminal Damage/Arson 59 49 38 -11 -22.4% ASB without Hoax 254 200 193 -7 -3.5%

Linacre 1 June to 1 June to 1 June to Category 31 August 31 August 31 August Diff (no.) Diff (%) 2012 2013 2014 All Crime 399 446 443 -3 -0.7% Violence 53 37 56 +19 +51.4% Violence With Injury 38 19 30 +11 +57.9% Violence Without Injury 15 18 26 +8 +44.4% Robbery 6 8 2 -6 -75.0% Burglary Dwelling 21 11 11 = = Burglary Other 24 25 15 -10 -40.0% Vehicle Crime (inc. Interference) 19 15 25 +10 +66.7% Theft/UTMV 3 6 12 +6 +100.0% Theft From MV 16 8 13 +5 +62.5% Theft Shop 59 103 84 -19 -18.4% Criminal Damage/Arson 71 86 61 -25 -29.1% ASB without Hoax 280 278 204 -74 -26.6%

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Litherland 1 June to 1 June to 1 June to Category 31 August 31 August 31 August Diff (no.) Diff (%) 2012 2013 2014 All Crime 200 209 177 -32 -15.3% Violence 19 32 31 -1 -3.1% Violence With Injury 13 22 17 -5 -22.7% Violence Without Injury 6 10 14 +4 +40.0% Robbery 2 0 4 +4 N/A Burglary Dwelling 33 8 7 -1 -12.5% Burglary Other 8 8 6 -2 -25.0% Vehicle Crime (inc. Interference) 6 15 6 -9 -60.0% Theft/UTMV 1 4 2 -2 -50.0% Theft From MV 5 10 3 -7 -70.0% Theft Shop 15 26 8 -18 -69.2% Criminal Damage/Arson 36 29 38 +9 +31.0% ASB without Hoax 176 187 142 -45 -24.1%

Year on Year Crime Patterns:

All Crime is seeing a reduction throughout South Sefton. And we will continue to build on this over the winter months.

ASB

ASB sees another reduction due to partnership working and community information.

The pattern remains to be around Linacre Rd and all roads off Linacre Rd, Litherland, and King’s / South Park, Bootle. There has been a shift in recent weeks but this is as a reaction to the disruption we have put in place and we are managing these movements of the drug related ASB with overt and covert operations, intelligence gathering and High visibility policing.

Our teams have targeted these areas with the additional support from the Local Priority Team and Matrix due to known gang groups also operating within these areas. We have and continue to have 2 SARA’s running in relation to a multi-agency problem solving approach to reduce ASB and to detect crime, particularly involving gang members and crimes against the person. Some community led intelligence has led to us identifying suspects and dealing with them for ASB throughout South Sefton.

South Park issues have seen a decline over recent weeks and the Fun Day in August was a success with local police working with Liverpool police and the Local Authority to make South Park a safe place for the community and residents.

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There are no current high or medium risk vulnerable persons as we are continuing to manage this as a priority with partners from ASB teams, local authority and housing.

ACQUISITIVE CRIME

On the whole Burglaries have seen a reduction throughout the area and a quite significant reduction in some places as can be seen. Derby sees a slight increase but the numbers are still very small.

This is due to our proactive approach. Much like last year due to the same approach to reducing crime by providing crime prevention advice targeted patrolling; intrusive offender management and public vigilance have contributed to this.

The Command Team focus is upon Serious Acquisitive Crime and daily meetings are held to discuss patterns, suspects, tactical options, resources and actions. Forensic opportunities to investigate crimes are a priority and CID work closely with the neighbourhood staff. Crime prevention advice, crime alerts, media messages and partnership working has contributed significantly to this reduction. Homewatch groups, funding for smartwater and public vigilance is key to this success.

We have two ongoing or forthcoming operations:- Operation (RODINI ) working with British Transport Police, using ANPR technology and local plain clothes officers, smart-water and dog patrols. We have been targeting hot spots and patterns of crime identifying known burglars and effectively closing off any means of transport into the targeted areas.

Operation Cachaille II is planned to run from Sept to Christmas to focus on last years burglary trend and have resources in place at the peak times and in the predicted hot spots.

Analysis of the burglaries shows insecure and empty premises as targets as well as those with easy access by force. There has been extra HVP around the pattern times of the crimes which have again seen a significant decrease in burglary reports.

The Strand Shopping Centre was used to host the Burglary crime prevention Interactive House at the beginning of the month. This was combined with scanning of mobile phones as a preventative tool and to be able to access owner’s details when suspects are arrested in possession of a mobile phone.

Robbery

Robbery offences have increased over the summer months with young people being targeted for pedal cycles and mobile phones in the main. We have targeted the areas with HVP, operations, plain clothes and crime alerts; this led to a reduction towards the end of the summer.

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Organised Crime Groups

Cross Border DISARM – we are working with Liverpool police and partners to ensure we share intelligence around OCG and joint action is taken. Some of the areas we have been concentrating on are:- Gang injunctions CRASBOs Targeted Operations South Park Fun Day Taxi licensing enforcement Roads Policing Operations Open land searches

Critical Incidents :

Firearms Discharge – Percy Street, Bootle. 1 st July. OCG connections are linked to this incident

Possession of a firearm with intent to resist arrest – 18 th July Fernhill Road / Oxford Rd. A vehicle with suspected links to a wanted person was pursued by police. As the police vehicle closed in on the vehicle a male passenger pointed a firearm at the officer.

Critical incidents are heavily resourced and investigated to ensure that members of the public are protected and the offenders are dealt with promptly. The nature of this level of criminality is managed through overt and covert policing.

Neighbourhood News

Following neighbourhood and community information a number of open Space searches were conducted. The parks were searched to provide high visibility and reassurance as well as taking weapons off the streets. A small area at Kings Park was searched, this was following a call from Sefton CCTV stating that males had been seen in this area on the 13 th brandishing a machete. The search uncovered 1 x weapon in the undergrowth. Further searches of a section of Derby park and Coronation Park were also conducted.

Operation Icicle and Operation Carlio have been run to look at stolen goods being exchanged in licensed premises and Second Hand Dealers. We worked with Trading Standards and Mersey Fire and Rescue and this resulted in crime prevention as well as :- 2 x arrests for Theft (found in possession of stolen mobile phone) – and further arrested for drugs offences.

8 x licensed premises visits

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3 x S27 Direction to leave notices given to known shoplifters

15 x stops/ stop searches

A multi-agency partnership has been set up by the Police and including The Strand, local businesses, Councillor, Lifelines, Local Authority and Licensing department to look at Street Drinkers. There has been lots of activity to resolve this and we have seen a reduction in complaints already.

The Police and Youth Encouragement Scheme (PAYES ) has been running in Sefton for 22 years. It is a young person engagement tool aimed at reducing crime and anti- social behaviour, whilst also being a reward for good behaviour. We are registered with the Charities Commission – number 1074652. Police officers and support staff have volunteered to accompany groups during the life of the scheme and Sefton Area command team have fully supported the initiative.

Each residential course lasts 5 days and volunteers are expected to care for up to 20 young people aged 12-16. The courses take place at Brathay Hall in Ambleside and are of an ‘outward bound’ nature. Volunteers remain with the young people ‘in loco parentis’ for the duration of the course

Force Spotlight Dates:

Week One - Wednesday 4th June

Week Two - Friday 13th June

Week Three - Thursday 19th June

Week Four - Tuesday 24th June

Week Five - Monday 30th June

• Community Speed watch – police led operations have been conducted at key hot-spot locations. Community-led operations have been planned and will continue when other priorities permit.

Other Planned activity

Alcohol Licensing and Harm Reduction Week 15 th – 21 st September 2014

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Between the 15 th and 21 st of September 2014 Merseyside Police will be conducting a week long campaign to highlight issues surrounding alcohol related incidents and crime. The campaign is designed to coincide with the new school, college and university terms and will highlight and target a number of issues surrounding alcohol abuse and the effects of such. Alcohol and excessive drinking increases the likelihood of committing crime or becoming a victim of crime and statistics nationally suggest that around half of all violent crimes and reports of domestic abuse are alcohol related.

As part of the week of action officers in Sefton will be conducting the following:-

• Additional focus on the night time economy of Sefton including checks of licenced premises to confirm that they are abiding by the terms of their licences. • Operations to test licensed premises on sales of alcohol to under 18’s. A recent operation conducted found 2 licensed premises failing in their obligations and these are now subject to further investigation. • Visits and talks to schools and sixth form colleges to highlight the dangers of alcohol abuse and the associated risks and links to crime. • Promotion of the government Proof of Age Standard Scheme (PASS), an initiative designed to provide government approved identity and proof of age cards to students and young persons.

Merseyside Police are committed to tackling alcohol related crime. Please drink responsibly.

Retail Crime On the lead up to Christmas we will be engaging with local retailers :- • To reduce levels of crime types to last years levels. • To maintain and improve confidence and satisfaction of retailers. • To identify and implement best practice. • To utilise an intelligence & evidence based approach to prevent and detect offences.

Future Neighbourhood Meetings

Have Your Say / Ward meetings – details on the website:

Litherland team Every other alternate Wednesday or Friday (Average of 3 monthly) at the Linacre community hub

Bootle 2nd & 4 th Monday of each month in South Park Surgery, also once a month in Bootle Town Hall, dates vary.

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Report to: Central Sefton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 September 2014 South Sefton Area Committee 1 October 2014

Subject: A565 Cambridge Road, Seaforth to Knowsley Road, Bootle - Cycle Improvements

Report of: Director of Built Environment Wards Affected: Church & Linacre

Is this a Key Decision? No Is it included in the Forward Plan? No

Exempt/Confidential No

Purpose/Summary

To seek approval to upgrade and convert the western footpath of the A565 between Cambridge Road, Seaforth and Knowsley Road, Bootle to a shared use pedestrian/ cycleway.

Recommendation(s)

It is recommended that Central Sefton Area Committee:

(i) approve the widening of the western A565 footway between Cambridge Road, Seaforth and the entrance to the Port of Liverpool; (ii) approve the introduction of traffic signals at the entrance to the Port of Liverpool to provide a safe crossing facility for pedestrians and cyclists; (iii) approve the conversion of the western A565 footway between Cambridge Road, Seaforth the entrance to the Port of Liverpool to shared use for pedestrians and cyclists.

It is recommended that South Sefton Area Committee:

(i) approve the widening of the western A565 footway between the entrance to the Port of Liverpool and Knowsley Road, Bootle (ii) approve the conversion of the western A565 footway between the entrance to the Port of Liverpool and Knowsley Road, Bootle to shared use for pedestrians and cyclists.

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How does the decision contribute to the Council’s Corporate Objectives?

Corporate Objective Positive Neutral Negative Impact Impact Impact 1 Creating a Learning Community √ 2 Jobs and Prosperity √ 3 Environmental Sustainability √ 4 Health and Well-Being √ 5 Children and Young People √ 6 Creating Safe Communities √ 7 Creating Inclusive Communities √ 8 Improving the Quality of Council √ Services and Strengthening Local Democracy

Reasons for the Recommendation:

Area Committees have delegated powers to consider the outcome of consultation and the resultant proposals in respect of the making of traffic regulation orders, details of improvements to highways and cycle routes and can approve the scheme as proposed or with minor amendments but otherwise must refer the scheme to the Cabinet Member Transportation indicating the Area Committee’s view on how the scheme should be progressed.

What will it cost and how will it be financed?

(A) Revenue Costs Nil

(B) Capital Costs The anticipated cost of the proposals will be £315k and this is included in the 2014/15 Local Transport Plan/ Local Sustainable Transport Fund Capital Programme allocations.

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Implications:

The following implications of this proposal have been considered and where there are specific implications, these are set out below:

Legal None

Human Resources None

Equality 1. No Equality Implication V

2. Equality Implications identified and mitigated

3. Equality Implication identified and risk remains

Impact on Service Delivery: Nil

What consultations have taken place on the proposals and when?

The Head of Corporate Finance (FD 3124/14) has been consulted and can confirm that the proposed cost of £315k can be contained within the capital funding allocations as identified.

The Head of Corporate Legal Services has been consulted and has no comments on the report (LD2416/14)

Are there any other options available for consideration? No

Implementation Date for the Decision Immediately following the Committee meeting.

Contact Officer: Peter Hillsdon Tel: 0151 934 4808 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers: (i) Cabinet Member Transportation 3rd August 2012, Cabinet 16 th August 2012, Council 6 th September 2012 report entitled ‘Merseyside Local Sustainable Transport Fund Major Project’ (ii) Report to Cabinet Member Transportation 21 May 2014, 2014/15 Transportation Capital Programme

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1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 In 2012 the Merseyside local authorities in partnership with Merseytravel secured funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). Sefton have been allocated £1,096,000 (comprising £440k revenue, £646k capital and £10k maintenance allowance) from the Merseyside project to work with local communities, businesses, schools and colleges in addressing transport issues and to improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists to key employment locations, local centres and facilities and education and training establishments and to introduce community based low speed zones.

1.2 One element of the LSTF project is intended to provide new or improved walking and cycling infrastructure at key employment locations in the south of the borough, thereby improving access for pedestrians and cyclists to these key employment locations

1.3 Through the LSTF project, it is proposed to upgrade cycle facilities, the pedestrian environment and links to public transport within the Bootle and Seaforth areas.

2.0 CYCLE IMPROVEMENTS A565 SEAFORTH TO BOOTLE

2.1 It is proposed to develop a cycle route, initially between Seaforth and Bootle along the line of the A565 as part of a longer term proposal to develop a route further south to Liverpool City Centre. This will improve the links to the important employment locations of Waterloo, Bootle and Liverpool.

2.2 At present there are no cycle facilities directly linking Crosby to Bootle and Liverpool. Cyclists currently have to use the A565, which between Seaforth and Bootle consists of a 3 lane 40mph dual carriageway. This involves either negotiating the flyover at Seaforth or the extremely busy roundabout junction of the A565/ A5036 beneath forming the main access to the Port of Liverpool. The issue of cycle safety along this route is an area of concern regularly raised at the Sefton Cycle Forum.

2.3 This scheme would form the first part of a project to establish a direct cycle route between Crosby and Liverpool, starting with the section southwards from Waterloo. It is proposed to extend the route further southwards in subsequent years, initially to the A5058. It can then connect to cycle improvements proposed within the longer term project to improve access to Liverpool from the north, being developed as part of the North Liverpool Key Corridors major scheme. Ultimately, the aim is to provide a strategic cycle route between Crosby and Liverpool, as shown in the overall Plan in ANNEX A

2.4 In order to provide a much safer cycle environment between Cambridge Road, Seaforth and Knowsley Road, Bootle, it is proposed to convert a 1.5km length of the existing footpath on the west side of the A565 to a shared use path and to provide a signal controlled junction at the Port entrance to provide a safe crossing facility for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the dual carriageway entrance to the Port of Liverpool. As there is no direct frontage access along this

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length, very few pedestrians use this route with the exception of those accessing bus stops. Given the low level of pedestrian use, it is an appropriate location to consider a shared use path. In order to provide a surface suitable for cycling it is proposed to replace the existing flagged footway, which is in poor condition, with a 3m wide bitmac surface. This will involve localised widening where the path is narrower than 3m and the introduction of short bypass sections to avoid bus stops and reduce the risk of conflict with bus passengers.

2.5 The introduction of traffic signals at the Port entrance will allow for a safe segregated crossing facility at this location as shown in the plan in Annex B. At its southern end the route will connect with the existing cycle route which runs along Knowsley Road from its junction with the A565 and which will connect the route into Bootle Town centre.

3.0 CONSULTATION

3.1 During the design phase, it is proposed to consult Merseytravel over the impact the proposals will have on bus stops and on bus passengers and the Port of Liverpool over the junction proposals and crossing facilities at the Port entrance. As no individual properties are directly affected by the proposals, it is not proposed to undertake a formal public consultation exercise.

4.0 CONCLUSIONS

4.1 The existing route along the A565 between Seaforth and Bootle is not a suitable environment for cyclists. 4.2 Provision of a shared use path alongside the A565 will provide a safer route for cyclists and improve links between Seaforth and Bootle and improve access to local employment opportunities.

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Annex B

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Report to: South Sefton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1st October 2014

Subject: Linacre & Derby area, Bootle - Proposed 20 mph speed limits. Consultation results and objections

Report of: Director of Built Environment Wards Affected: Linacre & Derby

Is this a Key Decision? No Is it included in the Forward Plan? No

Exempt/Confidential No

Purpose/Summary

To advise Members of the results of the recent consultation with residents regarding the proposed 20 mph speed limits in the Linacre & Derby area of Bootle.

Recommendation(s)

It is recommended that : -

(i) Members note the results of the consultation.

(ii) Request Cabinet Member Transportation to;

a) Approve the introduction of the 20 mph speed limits as shown on the plan in Annex A.

b) Approve the revocation of all existing Traffic Regulation Orders, as described in paragraph 5.3.

c) Authorise the progression of the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders, including those of public consultation and advertising the Council’s intention to advertise the Order;

How does the decision contribute to the Council’s Corporate Objectives? Corporate Objective Positive Neutral Negative Impact Impact Impact 1 Creating a Learning Community √ 2 Jobs and Prosperity √ 3 Environmental Sustainability √ 4 Health and Well-Being √ 5 Children and Young People √ 6 Creating Safe Communities √ 7 Creating Inclusive Communities √ 8 Improving the Quality of Council Services √ and Strengthening Local Democracy SSAC 1st October 2014 Dwyer Page 33 Agenda Item 7

Reasons for the Recommendation: The Council has the power to make Traffic Regulation Orders under Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Council has the power to revoke Traffic Regulation Orders under Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

What will it cost and how will it be financed?

(A) Revenue Costs

Nil

(B) Capital Costs

The cost of all implementation, legal and administrative procedures for the introduction of the 20 mph speed limits within the Linacre & Derby area, Bootle amounting to approximately £44,200 will be funded from 2014/15 Local Sustainable Transport Fund budget.

Implications:

The following implications of this proposal have been considered and where there are specific implications, these are set out below:

Legal None

Human Resources None

Equality 1. No Equality Implication √

2. Equality Implications identified and mitigated

3. Equality Implication identified and risk remains

Impact on Service Delivery: Nil

What consultations have taken place on the proposals and when?

The Head of Corporate Finance and ICT (FD3194/14) been consulted and notes proposed expenditure can be met from existing resources. The report indicates estimated capital cost (£44,200) relating to the introduction of the 20 mph speed limits within the Linacre & Derby area, Bootle can be funded from 2014/15 Local Sustainable Transport Fund budget.

The Head of Corporate Legal Services (LD2486/14) have been consulted and have no comments on the report.

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Are there any other options available for consideration? No

Implementation Date for the Decision

Immediately following this committee meeting.

Contact Officer: Joe Dwyer – Senior Engineer (Traffic Management & Road Safety) Tel: 0151 934 4394 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers: Cabinet Member- Transportation 26th February 2014 entitled ‘Proposed 20mph speed limit programme for 2014/15

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Introduction

1.1 At its meeting on 26 th February 2014, Cabinet Member- Transportation approved the progression of the Local Safety Scheme Programme to include 20 mph speed limit areas. Eight, 20 mph speed limit areas were identified in the 2014/15 Local Safety Scheme Review. One of the residential areas identified was the Linacre & Derby area, Bootle. The areas were prioritised based on the number of recorded injury collisions in the last three years. At the time of the review the area revealed 22 recorded injury collisions in the last three years, six collisions resulted in serious injury. This placed the Linacre & Derby area at number two in the priority list.

1.2 In April, this year, approval was sought to consult with residents living in the Linacre & Derby area. Details of the consultation were discussed with Members before the consultation went out to residents and Members approved the proposed consultation. Between the 16 th and 27th of June this year, 11070 consultation packs were hand delivered to residents and businesses in the area. The closing date for returned questionnaires was Friday 18 th July 2014.

2.0 Consultation results

2.1 Out of the 11070 consultation packs delivered, a total of 1109 questionnaires were returned. This equates to a return rate of 10%.

2.2 Three areas within the proposed 20mph area for Linacre and Derby are already 20mph. These existing 20 mph areas are hatched on the attached plan showing the extent of the proposed 20mph speed restriction in Annex A.

2.3 Residents were asked one specific question: “Are you in favour of the proposed 20 mph speed limit?” YES / NO, the results of the consultation is shown below in Table 1.

Table 1 Linacre & Derby area, Bootle – Resident’s response, (Yes/No), for proposed 20 mph speed limits* % % Question Yes No Yes No Are you in favour of the proposed 20 mph speed 1004 105 90.5% 9.5% limits?

* Results based on 1109 returned questionnaires, a return rate of 10%

2.4 The above findings in Table 1 reveal that a large majority, (90.5%) of residents who returned their questionnaires are in favour of a 20 mph speed limit for the roads contained in the area as shown on the plan in Annex A.

2.5 As part of the consultation exercise, the views of the Emergency Services and Merseytravel were sought. Merseytravel contact the bus companies who operate in Bootle. No concerns were raised by the bus companies. The Fire Service and Ambulance Service also raised no objections and we did not receive any comments. The latest statement from Merseyside Police applies to ALL proposed 20 mph speed limit areas in Sefton, not just the Linacre & Derby area, and is as follows: SSAC 1st October 2014 Dwyer Page 36 Agenda Item 7

“Merseyside Police supports any measures that improve Road Safety, or benefit members of the community. Merseyside Police welcome any reduction in speed, which may drive down the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads. However, these zones need to be managed carefully in order to avoid raising the community’s expectations that the police will automatically enforce them if recidivist offenders ignore the signs. We will continue to work closely with local road safety teams to make the roads of Merseyside a safer place and to deal positively with a small number of offenders who continue to drive with a complete disregard for others.

Merseyside Police will take a responsible and proportionate approach to enforcement of 20mph limits based on their assessment of risk to individuals, property and the seriousness of any breach. With the above in mind Merseyside Police have no objections to your proposals”.

2.6 The result of the consultation indicates support from the majority of residents for the proposed 20 mph ‘signed only’ speed limits in the Linacre & Derby area, Bootle with 90.5 % in favour of the new speed restriction. It should be noted that the scheme has attracted many positive comments from residents in support of the lower speed limit.

3.0 Objections

3.1 Consultation documents were delivered between 16/6/2014 and 27/6/2014, giving residents 3 weeks to return their questionnaires by Friday 18th July 2014. The consultation documents provided residents with an opportunity to object during this period. In addition to the consultation documentation, legal adverts were placed in local newspapers and site notices were erected throughout the area advertising the council’s intentions. The objection period was run in conjunction with the consultation period in order to meet the 1st October 2014 South Sefton Area Committee deadline.

3.2 There were many enquiries and emails in relation to all the 20 mph schemes. Many of which were in favour of the proposals, however there was a total of 12 individual letters of objection received with many residents raising the same objections. This equates to 1.1% of 1109 consultation questionnaires that were returned. In addition, some residents raised more than one objection within the content of their letter. The same ‘type of objection’ was counted from the 12 individual letters. The total number of ‘same type objection’ is shown in brackets after the particular objection. The following provides a summary of the objections received. It also provides the council’s response to the specific objections.

3.3 ‘The proposed 20 mph speed limits will not be enforced’ (2 objections of this type)

The police response, shown above in paragraph 2.6, supports 20 mph speed limits in Sefton’s residential areas. A section of the statement reads:

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“Merseyside Police will take a responsible and proportionate approach to enforcement of 20mph limits based on their assessment of risk to individuals, property and the seriousness of any breach”.

Therefore, it is clear from the above police statement that speed enforcement will be carried out by the police if appropriate. However, regardless of any police enforcement of the 20 mph speed restriction, statistics from other 20 mph schemes that other councils throughout the country have revealed that 20 mph signed only speed limits in residential areas improve road safety by reducing traffic speed and collisions.

3.4 ‘The proposed 20 mph speed limits are only suitable for minor residential roads’ or only outside schools and shops’ or certain roads should remain 30 mph (6 objections of this type)

DfT Circular Roads – Setting Local Speeds 2013 recommends 20 mph speed limits on residential roads and on roads that are “primarily residential in nature”. In addition , Central government is encouraging local authorities to implement 20 mph ‘signed only schemes’ in residential areas. Many local authorities have taken this up as their ‘default speed limit’ for residential areas because of their relatively low cost, (when compared with traditional area wide traffic calming schemes using speed humps, etc). They are also more popular with the majority of residents. More importantly they have shown to be effective - as proven by research into earlier 20 mph signed only areas that have been implemented in many parts of the country.

The majority of roads in the Linacre & Derby area, Bootle are primarily residential in nature therefore it was decided to introduce a blanket 20 mph speed limit because research into earlier 20 mph signed only schemes in many parts of the country found that larger areas are more effective in reducing speed and collisions and lead to less confusion amongst road users as to what the speed limit actually is. Eventually, nearly all of Sefton’s residential roads will be 20 mph making it much easier for road users to acknowledge.

3.5 “There will be an increase in collisions if 20 mph speed limits are introduced due to various factors, such as reckless overtaking / tailgating / always looking at speedometer, etc,” (1 objection of this type)

Findings from DfT / Atkins - 20 mph Speed Limits in Portsmouth Final Report, 2010 have proven otherwise with a 13% reduction in collisions and a 15% reduction in casualties. Overall there were 22% fewer casualties in Portsmouth after 2 years of wide-area 20 mph speed limits. In addition, average traffic speed on some roads was reduced by as much as 7 mph. Warrington Borough Council achieved an injury collision reduction of 13.68 in the first 18 months of their 20 mph trial areas. Other councils have found similar successes regarding a reduction in collisions in the 20 mph signed only schemes that they have introduced. This is why Sefton Council made it policy that wherever possible 20 mph should be the default speed limit in residential roads.

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3.6 “The proposals are a waste of money” or “Money should be spent on services such as libraries, Health Centres, filling pot-holes, more policing, etc”. (2 objections of this type)

Funding for 20 mph speed limit areas is provided by Central Government and is earmarked specifically for accident reduction / traffic calming. It is not taken from local taxes that pay for services such as libraries, fixing potholes, policing, etc. The funding cannot be used on anything else. 20 mph signed only schemes are considerably less expensive than traditional mass traffic calming schemes using speed humps, etc. Currently, DfT Transport Analysis Guidance, ‘The Collisions Sub- Objective, TAG Unit 3.4.1, Table 4a gives an average value of prevention per road accident by severity on all road classes of £104,720 – based on 2010 prices. The taxpayer pays for each of these injury collisions. Therefore, even if only one accident is saved, the scheme will have paid for itself because it cost less than the average cost to the taxpayer of one injury accident. It is very likely that more than one accident will be saved if the scheme goes ahead resulting in even bigger cost savings to the taxpayer.

3.7 “The lower 20 mph speed limit will lead to congestion and much slower journey times” (1 objections of this type)

*Lower speeds increase road capacities, because the bunching effect common at junctions is reduced as traffic flow improves. That’s why urban motorways often have a 40 or 50 mph speed restriction, as opposed to 70 mph. Research has shown that an urban journey of three miles that would normally take 30 minutes in a 30 mph limit would only increase to 33 minutes in a 20 mph speed limit. At 20 mph cars can take up less space due to shorter gaps, this in turn eases traffic flow. Traffic will still flow but at a slower speed. In addition, it does not take too long driving on residential roads before a main distributor route is found. *Living Streets – Myth buster.

3.8 “There will be an increase in air pollution / fuel consumption / cannot drive big cars in 4 th gear.” (1 objections of this type)

A Report entitled ‘An illustrated guide to traffic-calming’, by Dr. Hass-Klau found that fuel use and CO 2 emissions fell by 12% when a 30km/h (18.6 mph) scheme was introduced in Germany . “Car drivers on average changed gears 12% less often, braked14% less often and required 12% less fuel”. Drivers of cars with larger engines that may labour when driving at 20 mph in 4 th gear only need to change to a lower gear. The fuel saving for larger cars in lower gear is still achievable because driving at a steady 20 mph results in less acceleration which in turn saves fuel. Buses have large engines yet there have been no complaints or objections from bus operators. In addition to the allegations of increased CO 2 emissions, Sefton Council’s own Environmental Protection Department’s monitoring of air quality has shown air quality to be within national air quality standards.

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4.0 Scheme Costs

4.1 The cost of implementing the scheme is funded wholly from the 2014/15 Local Transport Plan, Local Safety Schemes Capital Programme budget. The breakdown of the costs is as follows:

Signs and poles (approx) £37,203 Legal / advertising cost for TRO £1000 Delivery Cost £2032 Envelopes & prepaids £508 Printing / collation cost £2833 Return mail cost (approx) £555 Total, (approx) £44131

5.0 Proposal / Recommendation

5.1 Due to the overall support for the proposed signed only 20 mph speed restricted area from residents and businesses in the Linacre & Derby area of Bootle, it is recommended that Members approve the scheme. 90.5% of residents who responded were in favour of the proposals.

5.2 Members should be reminded that it is Sefton policy to implement ‘Borough- wide’ 20 mph signed only speed restrictions in residential areas as approved at Southport Area Committee / Cabinet Member Transportation 28/9/2011 and 3/10/2011. It is also worth noting that the main reason they are being introduced is other areas have proven that they are effective in reducing speed and casualties. In addition, they promote and encourage alternative more sustainable forms of transport and produce safer, quieter and cleaner, (less emissions / less traffic noise), communities for all residents.

5.3 In order to simplify Sefton’s Traffic Regulation Orders, current Orders which exist on any of the roads affected by this proposal will be revoked, and new Orders made incorporating the new amendments. In this respect, the following Order will be revoked and replaced with a new Order:-

‘Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (VARIOUS ROADS) (20 MPH SPEED LIMIT) - (No. 2) ORDER, 2013’

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Report to: South Sefton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1 October 2014

Subject: Results of consultation with residents of 433-463 Southport Road, Bootle on proposed Residents Privileged parking scheme

Report of: Director of Built Environment Wards Affected: Derby

Is this a Key Decision? No Is it included in the Forward Plan? No

Exempt/Confidential No

Purpose/Summary

To advise Members of the results of the recent consultation with residents of 433-463 Southport Road, Bootle on the proposed Residents Privileged parking scheme.

Recommendation(s)

It is recommended that subject to confirmation from Derby Ward Members regarding the funding for the scheme that Members:

(i) note.the results of the consultation.

(ii) request Cabinet Member Transportation to;

a) approve the introduction of the Residents Privileged Parking scheme in the service road fronting 433-463 Southport Road, Bootle, together with associated ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ waiting restrictions as shown in Annex B.

b) approve the revocation of all existing Traffic Regulation Orders, as described within the report;

c) authorise the progression of the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders, including those of public consultation and advertising the Council's intention to implement the Order;

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How does the decision contribute to the Council’s Corporate Objectives?

Corporate Objective Positive Neutral Negative Impact Impact Impact 1 Creating a Learning Community √ 2 Jobs and Prosperity √ 3 Environmental Sustainability √ 4 Health and Well-Being √ 5 Children and Young People √ 6 Creating Safe Communities √ 7 Creating Inclusive Communities √ 8 Improving the Quality of Council √ Services and Strengthening Local Democracy

Reasons for the Recommendation: The Council has the power to make Traffic Regulation Orders under Sections 1 and 2 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Council has the power to revoke Traffic Regulation Orders under Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

What will it cost and how will it be financed?

(A) Revenue Costs If Cabinet Member, Transportation approve the introduction of the RPP scheme , together with the additional waiting restrictions, all legal costs associated with making the new Traffic Regulation Order(s) and providing carriageway markings and signs, amounting to a total cost of £1400, would be funded from the delegated budget for Derby Ward.

(B) Capital Costs Nil

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The following implications of this proposal have been considered and where there are specific implications, these are set out below:

Legal None

Human Resources None

Equality 1. No Equality Implication √

2. Equality Implications identified and mitigated

3. Equality Implication identified and risk remains

Impact on Service Delivery: Nil

What consultations have taken place on the proposals and when?

The Head of Corporate Finance & ICT Strategy (FD.3195./14) has been consulted and notes there are no direct financial implications for the Council. All legal costs associated with making the new Traffic Regulation Order(s) and providing carriageway markings and signs, amounting to a total cost of £1400, will be funded from the delegated budget for Derby Ward.

The Head of Corporate Legal Services (LD.2487./14) has been consulted and comments have been incorporated into the report.

Are there any other options available for consideration? None.

Implementation Date for the Decision: Immediately following the Committee meeting.

Contact Officer: Colin Taylor – Senior Engineer (Traffic Management), Investment, Programmes and Infrastructure Tel: 0151 934 4189 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers: NIL

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 At its meeting on 19 July 2011, Cabinet Member - Street Scene and Transportation approved the new Policy for Residents’ Privileged Parking (RPP) schemes. Due to budgetary and staffing constraints, it was agreed that no further RPP schemes be introduced unless funded from external sources, such as devolved Area Committee budgets or via a Planning Condition linked to a proposed development.

1.2 As a result of the change in policy, and given residents increased volume of complaints over parking by visistors and parent parking at St Monica’s Primary School, Derby Ward Members have requested officers to investigate the introduction of a RPP scheme on the service road fronting 433-463 Southport Road, Bootle. The scheme to be funded from the devolved Derby Ward Budget.

2.0 Consultation Results

2.1 In order to seek residents’ views on the proposal, consultation documents were hand delivered to all properties within the service road. Copies of the consultation documents are attached as Annex A.

2.2 A total of 16 consultation documents were delivered, and a total of 10 questionnaires were returned. This gives a return rate of 63%. Out of the 10 returned questionnaires, 9 (90%) voted in favour of the proposals and 1 (10%) were against the proposals.

3.0 Proposals

3.1 Given that a vast majority of respondents are in favour of the introduction of a Residents Privileged Parking scheme it is recommended that a scheme be implemented.

3.2 Derby Ward Members are requested to confirm their approval for the introduction of an RPP scheme, to be funded from the Derby Ward budget.

3.3 In order to simplify Sefton’s Traffic Regulation Orders, current Orders which exist on any of the roads affected by this proposal will be revoked, and new Orders made incorporating the new amendments. In this respect, the following Order will be revoked and replaced with a new Order:-

• Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Southport Road, Bootle) (On-Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order, 2013

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PROPOSED RESIDENTS’ PARKING BAYS 437 – 463 SOUTHPORT ROAD, BOOTLE

CONSULTATION

Following complaints from residents regarding school-related parking issues affecting residents in 437 – 463 Southport Road, Bootle , Ward Councillors have agreed to fund the introduction of Residents’ Parking Bays.

A plan showing the proposed Residents’ Parking Bays is enclosed with this letter. If the majority of residents agree with the proposals, and the scheme is approved by South Sefton Area Committee, each of the residents living in the above properties will be eligible to apply for Residents’ permits for each vehicle which is registered at their address. In addition, they may also apply for one Visitor’s permit per property. Each permit (Resident’s or Visitor’s) will be subject to a one-off £20 registration fee , i.e. if you have one vehicle and also want the Visitor’s permit, you will be charged a total of £40 for the two permits. If you change your vehicle in the future, you will be charged another £20 registration fee to change the Resident’s permit.

The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposals. Included with this letter is a plan showing the proposals and a questionnaire. Please take the time to fill in the questionnaire and return it in the pre-paid envelope provided, to reach us no later than Friday 15 August 2014.

Our local Council meeting, called South Sefton Area Committee, will decide whether the scheme is progressed, so any comments or objections to the proposals will be taken back to their meeting on 10 September 2014 , at Bootle Town Hall, Oriel Road, Bootle at 6.30pm. You are welcome to come along to that meeting.

If you require any further information before completing your questionnaire please phone our Contact Centre on 0845 140 0845 and le ave a message for Colin Taylor. Colin will phone you back as so on as possible. Please let Colin know if you require this information in large print, or any other format.

On behalf of Alan Lunt Director of Built Environment

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QUESTIONNAIRE

Are you in favour of the proposed Residents’ Parking Scheme on the service road outside 437 – 463 Southport Road, Bootle, as detailed on the enclosed plan?

(Place a tick ( V) in the appropriate box): -

YES

NO

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Please complete and return in the pre-paid envelope provided, to reach us no later than Friday 15 August 2014.

Sefton MBC Traffic Services Unit Traffic Management & Road Safety Team

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Report to: SOUTH SEFTON AREA COMMITTEE

Date of Meeting: 1 OCTOBER 2014

Subject: OBJECTION TO PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER - PENRHYN AVENUE, LITHERLAND

Report of: Director of Built Environment Wards Affected: Litherland

Is this a Key Decision? No Is it included in the Forward Plan? No

Exempt/Confidential No

Purpose/Summary

To report the receipt of an objection to the proposed parking restrictions on Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland to extend the existing ‘AAT’ parking restrictions and to introduce a loading bay.

Recommendation(s)

It is recommended that : -

(i) The Traffic Regulation Order to extend the existing ‘AAT’ parking restrictions and to introduce a loading bay on Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland, be made as originally advertised;

(ii) the objector be advised accordingly.

How does the decision contribute to the Council’s Corporate Objectives?

Corporate Objective Positive Neutral Negative Impact Impact Impact 1 Creating a Learning Community √ 2 Jobs and Prosperity √ 3 Environmental Sustainability √ 4 Health and Well-Being √ 5 Children and Young People √ 6 Creating Safe Communities √ 7 Creating Inclusive Communities √ 8 Improving the Quality of Council Page 51 Agenda Item 9

Services and Strengthening Local √ Democracy

Reasons for the Recommendation:

The Council has the power to make Traffic Regulation Orders under Sections 1 and 2 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

What will it cost and how will it be financed?

(A) Revenue Costs - estimated expense in respect of legal and administrative costs (£1,000) will be met from the Highways Traffic Management budget.

(B) Capital Costs None

Implications:

The following implications of this proposal have been considered and where there are specific implications, these are set out below:

Legal None

Human Resources None

Equality 1. No Equality Implication YES

2. Equality Implications identified and mitigated NO

3. Equality Implication identified and risk remains NO

Impact on Service Delivery:

None

What consultations have taken place on the proposals and when? The Head of Corporate Finance (FD3196/14) has been consulted and notes there are no direct financial implications arising for the Council. The report indicates estimated expenditure can be met from the existing Highways Traffic Management budget.

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Head of Corporate Legal Services (LD 2488/14) have been consulted and any comments have been incorporated into the report.

This matter was also discussed with members of the Traffic Management Liaison Group at which representatives from Parking Services and the Emergency Services gave their approval to the proposal.

Are there any other options available for consideration?

None

Implementation Date for the Decision

Immediately following the Committee

Contact Officer: Karen Boyle - Technician Tel: 0151 934 4540 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers:

Report to South Sefton Area Committee:

Litherland Ward Briefing Report – Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland – Proposed Loading Bay & Extension to Existing Parking Restrictions.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 A request has been received from the owner of the florist shop at 64 Bridge Road, Litherland to introduce a loading bay at the side of his shop in Penrhyn Avenue.

1.2 The shop is located adjacent to a pelican crossing, which precludes loading and unloading on Bridge Road. The owner is forced to use Penrhyn Avenue to service the shop and he is finding it extremely difficult to load and unload delivery vehicles due to parked vehicles on both side of the carriageway.

1.3 It was agreed at a meeting of The Traffic Management Liaison Group (TMLG), which was held on 24 June 2014 to introduce an 8 metre loading bay which will continue from the existing double yellow lines at the side of the florist shop and to extend the existing parking restrictions outside the Surgery by 9 metres.

1.4 A Briefing Report was sent to all 3 Ward Members outlining the proposals and all 3 Ward Members agreed. (Annex B).

1.5 This proposal has now been advertised and 1 letter of objection has been received.

2.0 OBJECTIONS

2.1 The objection has been received from a resident of Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland stating that the introduction of any further parking restrictions would displace parking further into Penrhyn Avenue (Annex C).

3.0 PROPOSALS

3.1 It is proposed to introduce an 8 metre loading bay which will continue from the existing double yellow lines and the double yellow lines opposite to be extended by 9 metres in Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland, as shown in Annex A.

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WARD MEMBERS’ BRIEFING REPORT

Subject: Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland – Proposed Loading Bay & Extension to Existing Parking Restrictions

Report of: Director of Built Environment

Wards Affected: Litherland

Purpose: To brief Ward Members on the proposed introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

What will it cost and how will it be financed?

(A) Revenue Costs £1,000

(B) Capital Costs Nil

Approval by Ward Members to progress:

Name: Cllr Patricia Hardy Date: 18 June 2014

Name: Cllr John Kelly Date: 18 June 2014

Name: Cllr Paul Tweed Date: 18 June 2014

Contact Officer: Karen Boyle – Technician (Traffic Management & Road Safety) Tel: 0151 934 4540 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers:

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 A request has been received from the owner of the florist shop at 64 Bridge Road, Litherland to introduce a loading bay at the side of his shop in Penrhyn Avenue.

1.2 It is alleged that he is finding it extremely difficult to load and unload delivery vehicles due to parked vehicles on both sides of the carriageway.

2.0 SITE SURVEYS

2.1 Officers from Traffic Services have carried out daytime parking surveys and it was noted that the area was continuously parked up and also visitors to the doctor’s surgery opposite were parking their vehicles on-street.

2.2 It was also noted that to the front of the florist shop there is a pedestrian crossing facility preventing the owners of the shop from loading/unloading on Bridge Road.

3.0 SITE CONDITIONS

3.1 At present there are 12 metres of double yellow lines on one side of Penrhyn Avenue adjacent to the florist shop and 11 metres on the other side adjacent to the Surgery from its junction with Bridge Road.

3.2 Penrhyn Avenue is predominately residential consisting of terraced properties which do not have the advantage of off-street parking.

4.0 PROPOSALS

4.1 It is proposed to introduce an 8 metre loading bay which will continue from the existing double yellow lines and the double yellow lines opposite to be extended by 9 metres in Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland, as shown in Annex A.

4.3 In order to simplify Sefton’s Traffic Regulation Orders, current Orders which exist on any of the roads affected by this proposal will be revoked, and new Orders made incorporating the new amendments. In this respect, the following Order will be revoked and replaced with a new Order:-

• Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Penrhyn Avenue, Litherland) (On-Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order, 2013.

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Report to: South Sefton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1st October 2014

Subject: Seaforth Village – Proposed Zebra Crossing, Crescent Road

Report of: Director of Built Environment Wards Affected: Linacre

Is this a Key Decision? No Is it included in the Forward Plan? No

Exempt/Confidential No

Purpose/Summary

To appraise Members of results of the consultation on the proposal to include an additional zebra crossing on Crescent Road as part of the environmental and footway improvements in Seaforth Village Centre and seek authorisation to progress scheme.

Recommendation(s)

It is recommended that South Sefton Area Committee:

(i) note the consultation (ii) approve the inclusion of a new zebra crossing on Crescent Rd within the wider scheme of environmental and footway improvements in Seaforth Village Centre.

How does the decision contribute to the Council’s Corporate Objectives?

Corporate Objective Positive Neutral Negative Impact Impact Impact 1 Creating a Learning Community √ 2 Jobs and Prosperity √ 3 Environmental Sustainability √ 4 Health and Well-Being √ 5 Children and Young People √ 6 Creating Safe Communities √ 7 Creating Inclusive Communities √ 8 Improving the Quality of Council √ Services and Strengthening Local Democracy

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Reasons for the Recommendation:

Area Committees have delegated powers to consider the outcome of consultation and the resultant proposals in respect of the making of traffic regulation orders, details of improvements to highways and cycle routes and can approve the scheme as proposed or with minor amendments but otherwise must refer the scheme to the Cabinet Member Transportation indicating the Area Committee’s view on how the scheme should be progressed.

What will it cost and how will it be financed?

(A) Revenue Costs Nil

(B) Capital Costs The anticipated cost of the proposals will be £40,000 and will be met from the £250k allocation for the Seaforth Village environmental improvements, included in the 2014/15 Local Transport Plan/ Local Sustainable Transport Fund Capital Programme allocations.

Implications:

The following implications of this proposal have been considered and where there are specific implications, these are set out below:

Legal None

Human Resources None

Equality 1. No Equality Implication √

2. Equality Implications identified and mitigated

3. Equality Implication identified and risk remains

Impact on Service Delivery: Nil

What consultations have taken place on the proposals and when?

The Head of Corporate Finance and ICT (FD3197/14) has been consulted and notes the report indicates the estimated scheme cost of £40,000 can be contained within existing capital funding allocations.

The Head of Corporate Legal Services has been consulted and has no comments on the report (LD2489/14)

Are there any other options available for consideration? No

Implementation Date for the Decision Immediately following the Committee meeting.

Contact Officer: Peter Hillsdon Tel: 0151 934 4808 Email: [email protected]

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Background Papers: (i) Cabinet Member Transportation 3rd August 2012, Cabinet 16 th August 2012, Council 6 th September 2012 report entitled ‘Merseyside Local Sustainable Transport Fund Major Project’ (ii) South Sefton Area Committee, 19 th March 2014, Seaforth Area– Proposed environmental and accessibility improvements (iii) Cabinet Member Transportation – 2014/15 Transportation Capital Programme 21 st May 2014 (iv) South Sefton Area Committee, 12 th June 2014, Seaforth Area– Proposed environmental and accessibility improvements

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 In 2012, the Merseyside local authorities in partnership with Merseytravel secured funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). Sefton will receive £1,096,000 (comprising £440k revenue, £646k capital and £10k maintenance allowance). The funding is allocated for the period 2012- March 2015 to work with local communities, businesses, schools and colleges in addressing transport issues and to improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists to key employment locations, local centres and facilities and education and training establishments and to introduce community based low speed zones.

1.2 One element of the LSTF project is intended to provide new or improved walking and cycling infrastructure in local centres, thereby improving access for pedestrians and cyclists to these centres and supporting the local economy. A more attractive and accessible environment will contribute to the viability and vitality of the local centre.

1.3 The key objective of this proposal is to improve the pedestrian environment within the Seaforth local centre, and improve pedestrian crossing facilities, which will help to improve access to local facilities and support the local economy. This is consistent with the objectives of the Local Transport Plan and Local Sustainable Transport Fund project.

1.4 On 19 th March 2014 South Sefton Area Committee received a report on proposals to improve accessibility in the Seaforth Village centre. Members approved the recommendation that the scheme proceed for public consultation. On 12 th June 2014 the results of the consultation were reported to the South Sefton Area Committee. As part of the consultation a request was made by members that an additional zebra crossing be provided on Crescent Road to the rear of the village centre to improve accessibility of the centre from the west. A proposal was subsequently developed to provide a crossing to link Elm Road either side of Crescent Road and improve access to the Village centre.

2.0 Proposed Zebra Crossing, Crescent Road, Seaforth

2.1 Elm Road is one the main routes for pedestrians to access Seaforth Village centre from the west. It is proposed to install a pedestrian crossing on Crescent Road at its junction with Elm Road as shown on the plan in ANNEX A. This is compatible with the wider aims of the wider project to improve accessibility and the pedestrian environment within Seaforth Village.

2.2 The proposals for Crescent Road include: . • It is proposed to build a new zebra crossing close to the junction with Elm Road which would be realigned to accommodate the crossing and reduce the speeds of vehicles turning left into Elm road. • Three existing footways leading to the junction would be resurfaced.

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2.3 Following consultation with local ward members in July a public consultation exercise was undertaken. The proposals were presented to local businesses and residents through a three week consultation exercise which was carried out between Friday 25 th July and Friday 15 th August 2014. This involved four households and businesses adjacent to the junction, directly affected by the proposals. Each property received background information, a plan of the proposals, a questionnaire and a pre-paid envelope for the reply.

3.0 Results of Consultation

3.1 A total of four properties/businesses along Crescent Road where consulted directly and 2 replies were received. 3.2 The Questionnaire asked respondents to indicate if they were “in favour of the proposals”. Respondents were also encouraged to submit comments on the proposals 3.3 Both replies were positive and in favour of the proposals.

4.0 CONCLUSIONS

4.1 Following a positive reply from all the responses to the consultation exercise, it is proposed that members approve the construction of an additional Zebra crossing on Crescent Road as part of the proposed environmental and accessibility improvements in Seaforth Village. .

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Annex A

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Report to: South Sefton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1 October 2014

Subject: Province Road, Bootle – objection to proposed Traffic Regulation Order

Report of: Director of Built Environment Wards Affected: Litherland & Derby

Is this a Key Decision? No Is it included in the Forward Plan? No

Exempt/Confidential No

Purpose/Summary

To advise Members of the receipt of an objection against the proposed ‘Prohibition of Driving’ Order on Province Road, Bootle.

Recommendation(s) It is recommended : i) That the South Sefton Area Committee recommends to the Cabinet Member Transportation that he over-rules the objections and authorises the progression of the Traffic Regulation Order as originally advertised

How does the decision contribute to the Council’s Corporate Objectives?

Corporate Objective Positive Neutral Negative Impact Impact Impact 1 Creating a Learning Community √ 2 Jobs and Prosperity √ 3 Environmental Sustainability √ 4 Health and Well-Being √ 5 Children and Young People √ 6 Creating Safe Communities √ 7 Creating Inclusive Communities √ 8 Improving the Quality of Council √ Services and Strengthening Local Democracy

Reasons for the Recommendation:

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The Council has the power to revoke a Traffic Regulation Order (Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984) as well as the power to make a new Traffic Regulation Order (Section 1 of that Act). What will it cost and how will it be financed?

(A) Revenue Costs Nil

(B) Capital Costs All costs associated with the advertising and implementing of the Traffic Regulation Order, amounting to £1000, has been funded from the developer.

Implications:

The following implications of this proposal have been considered and where there are specific implications, these are set out below:

Legal None

Human Resources None

Equality 1. No Equality Implication √

2. Equality Implications identified and mitigated

3. Equality Implication identified and risk remains

Impact on Service Delivery: Nil

What consultations have taken place on the proposals and when?

The Head of Corporate Finance (FD3203/14) has been consulted and notes the report indicates no direct financial implications for the Council. All costs associated with the advertising and implementing of the Traffic Regulation Order,( estimated as £1000), will be funded by the developer. Head of Corporate Legal Services (LD2495/14) has been consulted and any comments have been incorporated into the report.

Are there any other options available for consideration? No

Implementation Date for the Decision Immediately following the Committee meeting.

Contact Officer: Brian Mason – Team Leader (Development Control) Investment Programmes & Infrastructure Tel: 0151 934 4175 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers: Planning Application S2010/1706

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 On the 1 st February 2011, Planning Approval was granted to Bellway Homes Ltd (North West Division) S/2010/1706 for the layout of roads and erection of 86 dwellinghouses at Hawthorne Road, Bootle. The scheme consisted of a comprehensive demolition of existing terraced properties and construction of a new housing estate with a traditional highway layout which accords with Manual for Streets (MfS). The scheme also formed part of a wider planning and highway strategy as part of the Klondyke HMRI regeneration area and incorporated other and associated planning consents including S/2010/1706; S/2010/1707; and, S/2010/1708.

1.2 A comprehensive highway and transport assessment was undertaken of the planning application, which took into account the details of the original outline planning consent.

1.3 Planning permission has been granted for the development which includes in part, the closure of Province Road and subject to the imposition of a number of conditions. Consultation was undertaken with local residents at the time of the planning application in accordance with statutory requirements.

1.4 It is important to note that the impact of this development on the highway infrastructure has been assessed as part of the wider development of the area. It was identified that the developments proposed for the area would result in a need for highway improvements to cater for the additional traffic flows and to improve pedestrian safety and vehicle flows. These improvements included the junction of Willard Street and Hawthorne Road and the junction of Linacre Lane and Hawthorne Road to be improved to increase capacity and to provide safe pedestrian crossing facilities. Indeed, Willard Street is the main distributor road leading into the development and the proposal to close Province Road also minimises the points of vehicular access points onto Hawthorne Road.

1.5 Specifically, the planning condition for the closure of Province Road was attached to Planning Approval S/2010/1706, requiring the applicant to fund all costs associated with a Traffic Regulation Order, the affect of which would be to prohibit all vehicles from proceeding along Province Road, Bootle from the north-easterly kerbline of Hawthorne Road, for a distance of 5 metres in a north-easterly direction; The conditions relating to the off-site highway improvements are detailed below :

H-1 - Remove existing vehicular/pedestrian access H-2 - New vehicular/pedestrian access H-5 - Off-site Highway Improvements • the introduction of a scheme of traffic calming including traffic signs for Monfa Road (between Harris Drive and Province Road) and Province Road (between Monfa Road and Hawthorne Road) • the introduction of a road closure on Province Road (at the junction with Hawthorne Road) • the reconstruction of all footways adjoining the development site

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• the introduction of flush kerbs and tactile paving at the junctions of Harris Drive/Monfa Road and Monfa Road/Province Road and all new access roads where they have junctions with Hawthorne Road, Harris Drive, Monfa Road and Province Road

“Not withstanding the details shown on the approved plan unless otherwise agreed in writing no development shall take place until a detailed scheme of traffic calming measures for all roads within the development site has been submitted for the approval of the LPA. The approved scheme shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the LPA in accordance with a timescale to be agreed in writing by the LPA.

“Unless otherwise agreed in writing the no part of the development shall be occupied until Traffic Regulation Orders designed to introduce a 20 mph zone has been made and a program for the implementation of the Order has been agreed to the satisfaction of the LPA.”

“Unless otherwise agreed in writing the no part of the development shall be occupied until Traffic Regulation Orders designed introduce a road closure of Province Road (at the junction with Hawthorne Road) and a program for the implementation of the Order has been agreed to the satisfaction of the LPA.”

1.6 On 7 May 2014 Cabinet Member gave approval to advertise the Traffic Regulation Order in the Local Press. As a result of this, two objections were received within the 21 day objection period.

2.0 Objection details

2.1 Copies of the two objections which have been received are attached as annexes A & B.

2.2 In response to the objections, the statutory consultation for the planning process has been undertaken and the proposed highway layout is consistent with the consent granted by the Council. This follows the original outline consent for the HMRI area and specifically to address the traffic distribution throughout the Klondyke and Penpoll development by Bellway Homes.

3.0 Conclusion

3.1 As a result, it is recommended that the ‘Prohibition of Driving’ Order is progressed as originally advertised.

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Report to: South Sefton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1st October 2014

Subject: Area Management Update

Report of: Director of Corporate Services

Wards Affected: Linacre, Derby, Litherland, Ford, St. Oswald, Netherton & Orrell

Is this a Key Decision? No

Is it included in the Forward Plan? No

Exempt/Confidential No

Purpose/Summary To update the Area Committee on area management activities that have taken place in South Sefton wards since the last meeting.

Recommendation(s)

That the Area Committee:

(i) Note the contents of the report. (ii) Refers any area management issues from Members or Residents to the appropriate Area Coordinator.

How does the decision contribute to the Council’s Corporate Objectives?

Corporate Objective Positive Neutral Negative Impact Impact Impact 1 Creating a Learning Community V 2 Jobs and Prosperity V 3 Environmental Sustainability V 4 Health and Well-Being V 5 Children and Young People V 6 Creating Safe Communities V 7 Creating Inclusive Communities V 8 Improving the Quality of Council V Services and Strengthening Local Democracy

Reasons for the Recommendation:

This report is to inform Members of progress of area management activities in their areas.

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What will it cost and how will it be financed?

(A) Revenue Costs Any actions requiring Council resources are agreed within existing budgets such as the Area Committee Budgets (details contained within the budget monitoring report). Actions requiring resources from partners are agreed in advance of works being carried out.

(B) Capital Costs N/A

Implications:

The following implications of this proposal have been considered and where there are specific implications, these are set out below:

Legal There are no legal implications arising from this report.

Human Resources There are no implications

Equality 1. No Equality Implication None

2. Equality Implications identified and mitigated 3. Equality Implication identified and risk remains

Impact on Service Delivery:

All actions detailed within this update have come from issues raised by local residents, elected members or officers. These actions are specifically aimed at improving the delivery of services within the local area.

What consultations have taken place on the proposals and when?

The Head of Corporate Finance & ICT Strategy (FD3191/14) has been consulted and notes no direct financial implications are indicated in the report. Any related costs are met from within allocated Area Committee budgets or funded under agreement with external partners

Head of Corporate Legal Services (LD 2483/14) has been consulted and has no comments on the report.

Are there any other options available for consideration?

No. The approach of area coordination via Neighbourhoods and Partnerships is aimed at improving local services, and thereby improving customer satisfaction with how these services are delivered. If these actions were not dealt with, this would not happen. In terms of specific items, each issue is considered fully in conjunction with all relevant partners before action is taken. Page 80 Agenda Item 12

Implementation Date for the Decision

Immediately following the Committee/Council/Working Group meeting.

Contact Officer: Kerry Pavey Sue Ashe Tel: 0151 934 3800 0151 934 3455 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Background Papers:

South Sefton Area Committee Papers 12 th June 2014

1. Introduction/Background

Neighbourhood Coordination provides a coordination role for dealing with area issues. In order for Members to be aware of progress made on these issues, this area management report has been produced and is an opportunity to update Members on issues raised.

The report is currently structured in a way to highlight some of the key activities that have taken place in the South Sefton area and work that has taken place

2. Key Activities in South Sefton

The following are action points that Officers, Councillors and partners have been working on to address issues and improve the area as a place to live for the respective wards within South Sefton.

South Sefton Area Partnership

South Sefton Area Partnerships has representation from all key partners working in South Sefton and works together to identify priorities for the area and develop appropriate responses. Two key priorities have been identified as significant issues for the area

South Sefton Area Partnership has identified Welfare Reform as a priority and has looked at the roll out of foodbanks in the area identifying issues or problems that need to be considered.

Gun and Gang Crime is a second priority for the partnership including community safety ASB. The Partnership is working to develop local approaches to tackling the issues looking at prevention and exit.

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Linacre & Derby

Webster Avenue Estate Neigbourhoods have been working with OVH to tackle fly-tipping in the rear alley ways on the Webster Avenue estate. All the properties have received letters reminding them of their responsibilities in regard to disposing of household waste. The area committee and OVH funded a number of skips for the area which were available to residents on the 27 th and 28 th August.

Ash Street Concerns raised by residents in this area in regard to fly-tipping. Work is ongoing with Neighbourhoods and Your Housing to look at a way forward .

Cassio Street Looking at issues around fly-tipping with the possibility of the installation of a CCTV camera on Cassio Street.

South Park Community Intervention Event - Disarm Working with partner agencies from both Sefton and Liverpool, the Neighbourhoods team organised a community intervention event in South Park on the 22 nd August. The event which was attended my Merseyside Police as part of the Disarm group attracted over 2000 residents. Radio Merseyside attended the event as well as the High Sherriff and representatives from the Police and Crime Commissioners office as well as Local Councillors from both Liverpool CC and Sefton MBC.

Neighbourhoods secured funding from Liverpool CC, LMH, and Friends of South Park as well Linacre and Derby area committee to support the event.

Bowersdale Park A very successful day was held on the 14 th August in Bowersdale Park. The event was organised by a group of residents known as “Friends of Bowersdale Park”. Neighbourhoods and the Community Park Ranger Service worked in partnership with the residents to advice and help manage the planning and the actual day. It was a great day and feedback was extremely positive. The day was funded by Linacre ward area committee funding and a contribution from OVH. The group are now looking at delivering a Christmas event in Bowersdale Park and with Bowersdale Park Resource Centre. Neighbourhoods will continue to support the group.

Gang & Gun Culture Project There is continued support for the Gun & Gang Culture Project delivered in South Sefton corridor that is targeting Outreach Workers in area of need. The Brunwick’s is leading on this work with support from Sefton MBC, Local RSL’s, MFRS and Merseyside Police. Co-ordination of a partnership response to tackling hot-spot areas of anti-social Behaviour (ASB) through Police targeted response and partnership Outreach work resulting in the successful engagement in youths and linking them into local services.

Bedford Place CCTV images recently captured a offender fly tipping on Bedford Place. Environmental Enforcement traced the vehicle used and currently have a pre prosecution meeting scheduled with Sefton Legal team to discuss taking this further. Neighbourhoods and Elected Members are working with local businesses in the area in regard to this issue. The area is continuing to be monitored, no large amounts of dumping have taken place for a while.

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Seaforth – Stella Precinct and surrounding areas Regular walkabouts undertaken with elected members and partner agencies to try and address issues like fly tipping.

Belllini Close & Caradoc Field aka Old Dog Track A clearing up of the land has taken place by Parks and Green Spaces. The situation is continuing to be monitored by the council and partners. . St Leonards Poppy Project AC funding has just be given by Linacre ward to support trips out for up to 90 older people in the Linacre ward area . The project is instrumental in working to reduce social isolation in older people.

Merseyside Fire Support Network – St Leonards In recent months the MFSN have been delivering street cage soccer sessions on the field at St Leonards. This has been very successful in engaging with the young people in the area. Residents have commented how good it is to see young people undertaking some positive activity. Linacre ward AC funds has been committed to assist with this project

Litherland & Ford

Litherland

Linacre Bridge Community Hub (Old Johnsons Pavilion) The work is ongoing in the Hub. At the moment Welfare Rights and Sefton at Work offered advice and support every Thursday. The Community Parks Officer has started and is based there on a daily basis. He is looking after the green space around the Hub, Hapsford Park and Meleneer Park. He also is working with the schools in the area. The ASB Officer for the area has also started and is working closely with the local Police and Sefton Youth Service. He holds ASB surgeries at the HUB once as week for local residents or businesses to attend if they wish. The Police hold weekly surgeries at the HUB for local people and businesses to attend in a confidential neutral environment. Plans are ongoing with volunteers to deliver various projects, a couple of these being a Halloween Pumpkin making event on the night of Halloween and a possible Christmas Fayre.

Primary Beacon Project A Primary Beacon Project delivered by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has been funded. This is a 5 week (1 day a week) Alternative Education Programme to enable children to build self-esteem & confidence. The programme is fun, practical & involves positive activities to encourage communication & citizenship. The programme is suited for pupils aged 9 to 11years of age and is particularly suited to support children in their transition to secondary school. The project will work with all primary schools in Litherland. The programme has now been delivered in Springwell School and St Elizabeths School. Both projects have been deemed a great success with some excellent feedback from children, teaching staff and parents. The project is due to be delivered to the two remaining schools Lander Road and Linacre this term.

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raised by residents by the Rimrose Park entrance that motor cycles are using the service entrance to gain access to park for riding their motorcycles. We are in regular contact with the residents, Sefton MBC coast and countryside and the local Police team to try and eliminate the problem where we can.

Linacre Bridge and surrounding areas Regular walkabouts are undertaken with elected members and partner agencies to try and address issues for example fly tipping and low level ASB issues.

Ford

Beach Road Allotments The allotment is looking tidier since the last report. A new sign and locks have now been provided.

Lonsdale Park Sefton Parks and Green Spaces continue to work in partnership with the “Friends of Lonsdale Park” group to ensure the green space continues to improve and the Master Plan is a success.

Kirkstone Road North Grass Verges Since the last area committee we have had concerns raised about the condition of the above grass verges. Our Neighbourhoods and Highways Team are currently investigating a way forward that is achievable.

Ford Lane Community Centre The community centre is running a pumpkin making session for children on Friday 31 st October. This has been done in previous years and been very popular.

Merseyside Fire Support Network MFSN were successful in securing money through Communities First to deliver a programme of Street Cage Soccer around the Halloween and Bonfire Period. Following risk assessments the locations have been decided of Kirkstone Road Park and Lonsdale Park. The project will deliver session at each park once a week for the three weeks around the bonfire period. We hope that this will give the project the opportunity to build relationships with the young people before the key nights for ASB begin.

Bark & Daley Action Week One Vision Housing held a week of action on the Bark and Daley Estate. This included a a community clean up and fun activities for the family. Sefton Neighbourhoods and Merseyside Police worked in partnership to assist with the delivery. Ford AC funded prizes for children and painting of bollards. The feedback from the event was very positive. The partnership are continuing to discuss ways forward to build on the what has been achieved.

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St Oswalds Netherton & Orrell

L30’s Million -The Plan The L30’s Million Partnership group have now submitted their first years plan to Local Trust for approval. The main focus of the plan is around three main thematic areas:- • Drugs and Alcohol • Education Training and Employment • Anti Social Behaviour

These areas have been identified thorough community consultation, however there are a number of other areas which the group felt needed address and therefore have also featured in the plan:- • Killen Green Park • Social Investment • Community Spirit

The group are meeting with representatives from Local trust on the 15 th September to hopefully have the play approved. The commissioning process witl take place once the plan has been signed off by Local trust and partner agencies will be invited to meet the group to talk through priorities and discuss potential projects. The group hope to begin project delivery on the 1 st April 2015.

Intergenerational Project The L30’s Million project have commissioned Periscope Productions to produce a music video to showcase all the positives within the L30’s catchment area. The group have worked with older people from the L30 Community Centre and music and media students from South Sefton Sixth Form College to recreate Jessie J’s Price Tag song adapting the words about life in the area.

The project was a finalist for the “Active School Award” in the Echo’s School Awards which took place in the Crowne Plaza on the 15 th July.

Netherton World Cup Netherton World Cup has been running each Sunday afternoon from 13 th July to 31 st August on Marian Square with the final being held at Netherton Activity Centre. Over 50 young people took part in the street caged soccer sessions which were funded via the L30’s Million Project, hosted by Merseyside Fire Support Network and supported by youth workers from Eden Netherton and Merseyside Police.

Prises for the final held on the 31 st August where provided by St Oswlads ward via area committee funding and from the 23Foundation.

Fireworks Event The L30’s Million Partnership group have organised a firework event which will be held at Netherton Activity Centre on the 5 th November.

Royal British Legion WW1 Event Neighbourhoods have worked closely with members from the Royal British legion on Fleetwoods Lane to organise a community event to commemorate the beginning of World War One. The event which took place on Sunday 3 rd August was held within the grounds of the legion and also within Killen green Park. The event was attended by the Mayor of Sefton.

ACE Funding

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Neighbourhoods have been working on a joint project with L30 Community Centre and Emmanuel Baptist Church to secure funding from the ACE fund which is administered through South Sefton Development Fund. The funding will be used on a youth engagement project which will see young people from the youth club based at the church, working with a local artist to design and paint a mural on the underpass on the Fleetwoods Lane canal bridge.

South Sefton Community Markets Neighbourhoods are continuing to work closely with South Sefton Community Markets to deliver community markets on Marian Square. The next market will be held in December and will support local community organisations such as New Directions to promote their services with the community.

Marian Square A number of concerns have been raised in regard to ASB around Marian Square which are occurring late Friday and Saturday evenings. Sefton Security have been informed and have agreed to monitor the area closely. A meeting have been arranged with Sefton Security, Sefton’s ASB team and Inspector Phill Hatton to discuss the issue and look at possible solutions. The meeting will take place late September.

Sentinal Way Your Housing Group delivered a week of action on the Sentinal Way Estate in July. The event was held to clean up the estate and help people out with small repair works to their homes. A number of activities were also held for young people. Skips were provided via a number of partner agencies including area committee.

Park Lane Estate Monthly walkabouts on the estate continue. A number of environmental and cleansing issues have been highlighted mainly around St Asaph Grove concerning the Goals site which has now been dealt with by our Enforcement team. Issues such as rubbish being cleared from the support cages around the trees on the estate have been reported to Trees and Woodlands and are now due to be cleared.

Diana Road Neighbourhoods are currently working with business owners on Orrell Road in regard to the removal of trees at the back of the businesses after complaints from local residents that the trees are blocking out light to their properties and that fallen leave are blocking drains. A consultation exercise is ongoing with the businesses.

South Sefton

Progress to date on Bonfire and Halloween Period

At this stage the available resource has been confirmed and a number of activities have been organised

Cleansing Services will have a dedicated service to address issues for two weeks prior to the period. The use of a tipper truck has been secured for three weeks up to the 5 th November which will be used by MFRS to collect combustible materials. There will be large skips available at Kirkdale and Bootle & Netherton Fire Station to be used when tipping is unavailable at Gilmoss Tip. A team of cleansing operatives will work 4pm-7pm on the 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th November to clear combustible materials at a cost of £2,200, funded via Neighbourhoods and Page 86 Agenda Item 12

Partnerships. This is the first time this has been done but was highlighted as an issue last year. The probation service has also confirmed that they can help at weekends with collection of materials at no cost to us. There will be two dedicated PCSOs for the period who will work alongside MFRS. The Staysafe Operation is going ahead with the same arrangements as last year. The Stay Safe Centres will be the Brunswick Youth Centre and Crosby Youth Centre. The Gordon Youth Centre was used last year, however, it is not deemed feasible this year as there were only two attendees from the bus and there was a cost of £200 to use the centre plus Sefton’s Youth Workers to work there. Other partners have been asked for contributions towards diversionary activities and we are currently looking at specific hotspots areas to possibly deliver street cage soccer and the climbing wall. The partners we have approached so far for funding are Plus Dane, Riverside, OVH, Your Housing, MRFS and Merseyside Police. All seem willing to make a contribution. L30’s Million Partnership Group have organised a firework event for Wednesday 5th November at Netherton Activity Centre. The event has been organised in response to request from residents for more activities in the area with the aim to also increase community spirit. The Partnership group will also be holding a session within the NAC on the same night to showcase to selected partners their plan for the first twelve months of spend and also to launch a video which was produced by Periscop Productions working with older people from the L30 Community Centre and students from South Sefton Sixth Form College. The intergenerational project was commissioned by the group to highlight all the positive assets within the area. Funding has been secured from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service £2000, Merseyside Police £250 and an application had been made to OVH for £2000 from their Community Development Fund to support the event.

South Sefton Foodbank

Since April 2014 the South Sefton Foodbank has fed 4955 people (2785 Adults and 2170 Children). The Foodbank is giving out over 7 tonnes of food each month.

Illegal Money Lending

Sefton Bites Back Against Loan Sharks Sefton Bites Back was a fund totalling £3,000 asking the following groups to apply for funding up to £250 each to tackle Illegal Money Lending / Loan Sharks in Sefton, covering the following criteria: • Contributes to raising the awareness of the dangers of using ‘loan sharks’

• Promotes legal, affordable credit options to prevent people from using loan sharks

• Promotes financial management/budgeting to prevent people from using loan sharks

• Preventing crime and disorder and promoting the stop loan sharks message

The fund £3,000 was jointly contributed to by Sefton Council, The Illegal Money Lending Team and One Vision Housing Association.

Who could apply?

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• Local residents

• Charities

• Community and voluntary groups

• Schools

• Statutory agencies

When will it be taking place? The Project opened from 1 st February 2014. During that time the Project was publicised across the Borough via various forms of media such as newspaper articles, emails to every Sefton school and posters. The deadline for applications was 28 th February 2014.

During March 2014 people will be directed towards a dedicated Facebook page and vote for the project of their choice; www.facebook.com/groups/SeftonBitesBack

How it worked? A Facebook Group was set up to advertise the process to explain how people/groups could apply for the funding and who they should send completed applications to. After the deadline, there was a period until 11 th April 2014 when all of the submitted applications were placed onto a Facebook Group page.

People were invited on this Group or requested permission to join. Each member of the Group were able to vote for the project of their choice by clicking on the Questionnaire, allowing users to tick for their preferred project.

The greatest number of ‘votes’ established which projects were chosen for funding. There was also be the opportunity for those Group Members to post comments and discussions to take place regarding the submitted bids and the dangers of illegal money lending and loan sharks.

For residents/groups that do not have access to the internet a named contact and number was provided who noted the project of their choice.

Results 271 people joined the Facebook group to vote for their favourites and is continuing to grow

• Springwell Park Children's Centre were chosen as the overall winners, receiving £500 to fund a men’s health event with advice on the dangers of loan sharks.

• The CAFOD Charity shop, St Leonard’s Youth and Community Centre, Peel Road Residents’ Association and Mersey Mums Ltd each received £250.

• CAFOD Charity Shop will use the funding for publicity at the shop around the dangers of borrowing from illegal money lenders.

• St. Leonard’s Youth & Community Centre will use the funding for publicity around the dangers of loan sharks at South Sefton Food Bank.

• Peel Road Residents Association will organise canal trips offering advice around Credit Unions.

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• Mersey Mums Ltd will use the funding to produce an article around dangers of loan sharks in their magazine.

Recommendations That the Area Committee:

(i) Note the contents of the report; (ii) Refers any area management issues from Members or Residents to the appropriate Area Coordinator;

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Report to: South Sefton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1st October 2014

Subject: Budget Monitoring Report

Report of: Director of Corporate Services

Wards Affected: Linacre, Derby, Litherland, Ford, St Oswald’s, Netherton & Orrell

Is this a Key Decision? No Is it included in the Forward Plan? No Exempt/Confidential No

Purpose/Summary

To update South Sefton Area Committee members on available budgets for the 2014/15 financial year together with an update of payments for items/works previously agreed by the committee.

Recommendation(s)

That the Area Committee:

(i) Notes 2014/15 budget allocations, whilst considering commitments and balances for 2014/15 (ii) Notes payment status for any items and/or works agreed in 2014/15

How does the decision contribute to the Council’s Corporate Objectives?

Corporate Objective Positive Neutral Negative Impact Impact Impact 1 Creating a Learning Community V

2 Jobs and Prosperity V

3 Environmental Sustainability V 4 Health and Well-Being V

5 Children and Young People V

6 Creating Safe Communities V 7 Creating Inclusive Communities V

8 Improving the Quality of Council Services V and Strengthening Local Democracy

Reasons for the Recommendation:

This report is to inform members of available area committee budgets.

What will it cost and how will it be financed?

In line with Council saving options, area committee budgets for 2014/15 have been reduced by 50% when compared to allocations in 2012/13.

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The 2014/15 allocation for South Sefton Area Committee is £27,478. This figure does not include brought forward area committee under-spends from 2013/14.

(A) Revenue Costs All commitments referred to in this report are funded from the 2014/15 area committee budget.

(B) Capital Costs N/A

Implications:

The following implications of this report have been considered and where there are specific implications, these are set out below:

Legal There are no implications.

Human Resources There are no implications.

Equality 1. No Equality Implications - None

2. Equality Implications identified and mitigated

3. Equality Implication identified and risk remains

Impact on Service Delivery:

Area Committee budget allocations must be spent on additional services that benefit the wider the community.

What consultations have taken place on the proposals and when?

The Head of Corporate Finance and ICT (FD3177/14) confirms that the funds quoted are available to this committee in 2014/15.

The Head of Corporate Legal Services has been consulted and has no comments on the report (LD 2469/14)

Are there any other options available for consideration?

No alternative options available

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Implementation Date for the Decision

Immediately following the Committee.

Contact Officer: Kerry Pavey Sue Ashe Tel: 0151 934 3800 0151 934 3455 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Background Papers:

South Sefton Area Committee Papers 12 th June 201

1. Introduction/Background

1.1 On 18 th April 2013, Council agreed to reduce the number of area committees from seven to three. As a result of this resolution, three committees now cover the northern, central and southern parts of the borough.

1.2 South Sefton Area Committee is formed by bringing together the wards of Linacre, Derby, Litherland, Ford, St Oswald’s and Netherton & Orrell.

1.3 Although South Sefton Area Committee will represent the interests of these wards, individual ward budgets will still exist. Ward councillors will retain responsibility for determining how best to use funding allocated to their individual ward.

2. 2013/14 Area Committee Budget

2.1 The following table sets out the 2013/14 budget and amounts available to each ward to spend as per current area committee arrangements.

Balance 2013/2014 2013/2014 2013/2014 Balance b/f Budget Available Commitments Available £ £ £ £ £ Wards Linacre 14,249.37 4,520.00 18,769.37 8,733.00 10,036.37 Derby 19,495.59 4,520.00 24,015.59 1,806.14 22,209.45 Litherland 6,081.62 4,432.00 10,513.62 965.00 9,548.62 Ford 39,735.95 4,432.00 44,167.95 4,687.60 39,480.35 St Oswalds 18,011.93 4,787.00 22,798.93 3,018.08 19,780.85 Netherton & Orrell 20,536.19 4,787.00 25,323.19 5,623.08 19,700.11 Total 118,110.65 27,478.00 145,588.65 24,832.90 120,755.75

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2.2 2014/15 Commitments by Ward

Amount Amount 2014/15 Commitments Ward Date Approved Payment Status Committed Spent Street Name Plate Ebenezer Howard 1 Ford 20/06/014 96.92 Ongoing Road Contribution towards Health and 2 Ford 30/06/14 1,905.00 1,905.00 PAID Wellbeing Activities – Sefton CVS 3 Contribution towards Save The Priory Ford 30/06/14 1,000.00 Ongoing Contribution towards Mobile CCTV 4 Ford 16/07/14 1,175.10 Ongoing Cameras – Merseyside Police

Page 94 Page Contribution towards Fun Day at the 5 Ford 22/07/14 300.00 300.00 PAID Backy – OVH Contribution towards materials for Bark & 6 Ford 14/08/14 165.58 165.58 PAID Daley Bollards 7 No Ball Games Sign – 115 Ford Lane Ford 15/08/14 45.00 Ongoing

4,687.60 2,370.58

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Amount Amount 2014/15 Commitments Ward Date Approved Payment Status Committed Spent Contribution towards Bike Marking Kits – 1 Litherland 28/07/14 375.00 Ongoing Merseyside Police 2 No Ball Games Sign – Markfield Road Litherland 18/07/14 45.00 Ongoing Contribution towards Community Street 3 Litherland 17/07/14 500.00 500.00 PAID Event 4 No Ball Games Sign – Penrhyn Avenue Litherland 30/05/14 45.00 Ongoing 5 6

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Amount Amount 2014/15 Commitments Ward Date Approved Payment Status Committed Spent 1 South Park Intervention Day Linacre 09/06/14 500.00 Ongoing 2 Bike Marking Kits – Merseyside Police Linacre 28/07/14 375.00 Ongoing Additional Weed Spraying on Derby 3 Linacre 28/07/14 747.00 Ongoing Road Contribution towards Bowersdale Park 4 Linacre 28/07/14 500.00 500.00 PAID Fun Day Wadham Road Alleygate Anti Vandal

Page 96 Page 5 Linacre 28/07/14 111.00 111.00 PAID Paint & Sign Payment of Street Lighting Column in 6 Linacre 15/08/14 1,200.00 Ongoing William Henry Street Contribution towards Older People 7 Linacre 05/09/14 300.00 Ongoing Activities - Poppies Multi Sports Sessions Fire Support 8 Linacre 05/09/14 5,000.00 Ongoing Network

8,733.00 611.00

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Amount Amount 2014/15 Commitments Ward Date Approved Payment Status Committed Spent 1 CCYC – Tuck Shop Derby 500.00 2 South Park Event Derby 609.41 609.41 PAID 3 Bike Marking Kits Derby 375.00 4 Skips – Webster Avenue Derby 262.00 262.00 PAID 5 Cassio Street Camera Derby 60.00 Ongoing 1,806.41 871.41

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Amount Amount 2014/15 Commitments Ward Date Approved Payment Status Committed Spent 1 Royal British Legion WW1 Event St Oswalds 06/06/2014 475.00 475.00 PAID 2 Peterborough Drive - No Ball Game Sign St Oswalds 06/06/2014 43.08 Ongoing 3 Street Caged Soccer Donation St Oswalds 14/06/2014 500.00 500.00 PAID 4 Youth Bus Donation St Oswalds 21/07/2014 1000.00 Ongoing 5 L30 Community Centre Fun Day St Oswalds 06/08/2014 1000.00 Ongoing 3,018.08 975.00

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Amount Amount 2014/15 Commitments Ward Date Approved Payment Status Committed Spent Netherton & 1 Barnfield Close - No Ball Games Sign 05/06/201 43.08 Ongoing Orrell Sentinel Way – Skip (your Housing Netherton & 2 06/06/2014 131.00 Ongoing Group) Orrell Gordon Youth Garden Project (Your Netherton & 3 06/06/2014 800.00 Ongoing Housing) Orrell Netherton & 4 Posts and Shrubs – Copy Lane 02/07/2014 1250.00 Ongoing Orrell

Page 99 Page Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre – Netherton & 5 05/08/2014 1000.00 Ongoing Fun Day Orrell Netherton & 6 Diana Road - Trees 05/08/2014 2119.00 Ongoing Orrell Netherton & 7 Concrete Fencing – Netherton Way 28/08/2014 280.00 Ongoing Orrell 5,623.08 Agenda Item 13

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3. Recommendation(s):

That the Area Committee:

(i) Notes 20134145budget allocations, whilst considering commitments and balances for 2013/14, and (ii) Notes payment status for any items and/or works agreed in 2014/15

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