(Public Pack)Agenda Document for County Council Local Committee for Carlisle, 05/01/2021 10:00

Corporate, Customer and Community Services Directorate Legal and Democratic Services  Cumbria House  117 Botchergate  Carlisle  CA1 1RD  Tel 01228 606060  Email [email protected]

28 December 2020

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

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE

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

Date: Tuesday 5 January 2021 Time: 10.00 am Place: This will be a virtual meeting, therefore, will not take place in a physical location. To view this event please click link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- join/19%3ameeting_YmIzMjFhYWMtY2M1Ni00OGU1LWJlM WItYzU2MTU3MmU5MjJh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22T id%22%3a%22ac4b077e-a758-4bc5-9465- 35c192007704%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221b53f8e4-118d- 41e8-a6d5- efcd2d7713f3%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue% 7d Dawn Roberts Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services

Group Meetings:

Labour: 5 January 8.45 am Via Teams Conservative: 5 January 9.00 am Via Teams

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Serving the People of Cumbria MEMBERSHIP

Conservative (6) Labour (8) Independent Councillors (Non Aligned) (2)

Mr GM Ellis Mr J Bell Mr RW Betton Dr S Haraldsen Mrs C Bowditch Mr W Graham Mrs EA Mallinson Ms D Earl Mr J Mallinson (Vice-Chair) Dr K Lockney Mr NH Marriner Mr A McGuckin Mrs V Tarbitt Mr R Watson Mr SF Young Mr C Weber (Chair)

Liberal Democrat (1) Vacancy (1)

Mr T Allison

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Agenda and Reports

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

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

Background Papers

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

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

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1 ROLL CALL FOR MEMBERS AND OFFICERS

2 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive any apologies for absence.

3 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Which has not been fully discharged.

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

5 Details of any licence (alone or jointly with others) to occupy land in the area of the authority for a month or longer. 6 Details of any tenancy where (to your knowledge)

(a) The landlord is the authority; and

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

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

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

(b) Either –

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

(ii) If that share capital of that body is of more than one class, the total nominal value of the shares of any one class in which the relevant person has a beneficial interest exceeds one hundredth of the total issued share capital of that class.

In addition, you must also disclose other non-pecuniary interests set out in the Code of Conduct where these have not already been registered.

Note

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

4 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

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

5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

(1) There are no public questions or statements to be considered at this meeting.

(2) Mr J Forsyth will present a petition regarding an Additional Parking Bay on Broad Street, Carlisle.

6 MINUTES

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Local Committee held on 9 November 2020 (copy enclosed). (Pages 7 - 18) 7 CARLISLE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE SERVICE

[Electoral Divisions: All Carlisle]

To consider a report by the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services (copy enclosed).

This report provides an update on Library & Archives Services in the Carlisle area since March this year and how services have responded to customer demand despite the impact of COVID-19. (Pages 19 - 24)

8 AREA PLANNING REPORT

[Electoral Divisions: All Carlisle]

To consider a report by the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services (copy enclosed).

This report provides an update on its agreed activity, a financial statement in support of these activities and requests decisions on a range of issues. (Pages 25 - 36)

9 INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WORKING GROUP

To receive the notes of the Infrastructure Development Plan Working Group meeting held on 15 December 2020 (copy enclosed). (Pages 37 - 40)

10 2020/21 HIGHWAYS BUDGET/PROGRAMME PROGRESS REPORT

[Electoral Divisions: All Carlisle]

To consider a report by the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure (copy enclosed).

This report presents the Highways Revenue, Devolved Capital and Non-Devolved Capital budget finance reports, combined with the highways programme progress information, as detailed in the attached appendices. (Pages 41 - 60) 11 HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

[Electoral Divisions: All Carlisle]

To consider a report by the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure (copy enclosed).

This report provides details of the meeting of the Highways and Transport Working Group held on 9 December 2020 and presents recommendations for the Local Committee to consider. (Pages 61 - 156)

12 MEMBER CHAMPION UPDATES

To receive updates from Carlisle Member Champions. a Children in Care Council Champion

(Verbal update). b Autism Champion

(Copy enclosed). (Pages 157 - 158) c Armed Forces Champion

(Copy enclosed). (Pages 159 - 160)

13 LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE - FORWARD PLAN

[Electoral Divisions: All Carlisle]

The Forward Plan of items for meetings of the Local Committee for Carlisle is attached for information. (Pages 161 - 162)

14 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

To note that the next meeting of Carlisle Local Committee will be held on Monday 1 March 2021 at 10.00 am at a venue to be confirmed. Agenda Item 6

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE

Minutes of a virtual Meeting of the County Council Local Committee for Carlisle held on Monday, 9 November 2020 at 10.00 am.

PRESENT:

Mr C Weber (Chair)

Mr T Allison Mrs EA Mallinson Mr J Bell Mr J Mallinson (Vice-Chair) Mr RW Betton Mr A McGuckin Mrs C Bowditch Mr NH Marriner Ms D Earl Mrs V Tarbitt Mr GM Ellis Mr SF Young Dr K Lockney

Also in Attendance:-

Mr K Crawley - Traffic Management Team Leader (East) Mrs L Harker - Senior Democratic Services Officer Ms L McKie - Senior Manager - Children and Families Mr P Musgrave - Area Manager - Carlisle Mr G Scott - Local Area Highways Network Manager Ms R Whaley - Planning Officer

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

41 ROLL CALL

It was noted that all of the above members and officers were present at the meeting.

42 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Mr W Graham and Dr D Haraldsen.

43 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

There were no disclosures of interest on this occasion.

7 44 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

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

45 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

(1) There were no public questions or statements to be considered at this meeting.

(2) Ms C Reed presented a petition regarding Residents’ Parking on Cheviot Road, Stanwix, Carlisle.

Members were informed that petitioners were in favour of residents’ parking on Cheviot Road, highlighting the dangers to both residents in the area and the children of Stanwix School due to a number of issues which included vehicles using the road as a rat run in both directions, speeding vehicles and parking issues due to vehicles mounting the public footpath. It was explained those issues were, in the main, caused by the general public, staff and parents of Stanwix School and staff from nearby local businesses, including Sainsburys, who used the area as a car park.

During the course of discussion it was highlighted that long-term elderly residents no longer enjoyed living in the area due to the issues and the problems they incurred. Members were informed that the petition was also supported by a number of residents on Knowe Road as this issue also affected access to their garages.

The Local Committee was informed that when the Sainsburys planning application had been submitted residents of Cheviot Road had been assured they would be afforded residents’ parking.

During the discussion it was suggested that to alleviate some of the issues the introduction of a one-way system on Cheviot Road and the extended use of the nearby Art College car park for Stanwix School staff should be considered.

In conclusion, whilst it was appreciated residents were not entitled to park outside their homes, but taking into account the number of safety issues, a residents’ parking scheme be considered for Cheviot Road.

The local Member for Stanwix Urban welcomed and supported the petition, acknowledging the anti-social parking and other issues. It was explained that Parking Enforcement Officers had been deployed in the area but felt this was not a long-term solution. It was, therefore, requested that residents’ parking on Cheviot Road be considered together with Cheviot Road and a section of Mulcaster Crescent being made one-way.

8 The Chair thanked Ms Reed for her petition and gave the following response:-

“Thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of Carlisle Local Committee. Cumbria County Council carries out regular reviews of its traffic regulation orders to ensure that they meet changing demands for parking and other changes on the highway. Your request will be added to the list for future consideration as part of these ongoing reviews.”

(3) The petition from Mr Forsyth regarding an Additional Parking Bay on Broad Street, Carlisle was withdrawn from the meeting as he was not in attendance.

46 MINUTES

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meeting of the Local Committee held on 14 September 2020 be confirmed as circulated.

47 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICE

Members received a detailed presentation by the Senior Manager – Children and Families which gave an overview of cases, trends and referrals regarding children with Child Protection Plans and Children in Needs Plans in Carlisle, and the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic.

The presentation also gave an overview of the responsibilities of the Service, Open Cases and Trends in Carlisle.

Members were informed that officers had been in contact with children during the pandemic period and with contact to the Safeguarding Hub mainly relating to antisocial behaviour, neglect and domestic violence. It was explained that since July there had been an increase in the number of referrals for mental health and neglect.

The Committee was informed that prior to the pandemic referrals in Cumbria had been above average but figures were consistent from November throughout COVID with a slight drop in April. It was explained there was a dip during August due to school closures and a rise in referrals following the start of the Autumn Term in September which highlighted the invaluable insight from schools.

Officers explained the number of children in Carlisle had significantly reduced and it was felt that was due to the concerted efforts made to review care plans on a regular basis together with an increased oversight during the lockdown.

Members were informed that there had not been a lot of difference in the number of Children Looked After (CLA) during the pandemic highlighting that the Carlisle area was significantly lower than the rest of the county. It was explained there had been a slight increase of CLA since the start of the Autumn Term and it was felt the pandemic could have impacted on this.

9 The Committee welcomed fewer children being placed out of county. Members asked for information regarding the number of children who were placed in Cumbria from other areas of the country and it was agreed to provide this separately.

A discussion took place regarding peer group comparisons. Officers explained Cumbria was above the national trends for Children Looked After and Child Protection, therefore, the early intervention agenda had been introduced together with a focus on developing networks and support in communities, including voluntary sectors.

During the course of discussion a concern was raised regarding the danger to children because of the drive to keep children off the Child Protection Register. The Committee was assured that safeguarding measures were always undertaken and this was an initiative to work with families to increase their strengths to enable them to care for children. It was emphasised that the safety of children would never be jeopardised.

Officers highlighted the need to work in partnership with the Police and confirmed their close working relationships with their child protection units.

The Chair thanked the officer for an informative presentation.

48 INTRODUCTION TO CUMBRIA LOCAL NATURE RECOVERY PILOT SCHEME

The Committee received a presentation from Rachel Whaley, Planning Officer, as an introduction to the Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Pilot Scheme (LNRS) which included its purpose, content, achievements to date and what would happen in the future. It was noted that the County Council had received £145k DEFRA funding as the responsible Authority.

Members were informed Cumbria was one of the pilots which had been launched and its key objectives included testing the end to end process of LNRS, production prototype LNRS and to test how the prototype sat within the local context and, in particular, other environmental special frameworks.

The Committee was informed the LNR was a spatial targeting tool with a strategic document to guide delivery of national policy objectives at local level prioritising nature conservation objectives based on wider public benefits.

Members noted the pilot steps and timetable and achievements so far noting that more targeted engagement with a number of partners would take place to identify a long list of nature conservation outcomes, establish priority outcomes, decide potential measures to achieve outcomes and agree suitable locations for delivery of measures.

10 A discussion took place regarding publicity of the Pilot and it was explained that over 50 organisations had been invited to an initial meeting as well as the first of a regular bulletin being despatched and would be made available to elected members.

During the course of discussion a concern was raised regarding the wide-ranging nature of proposals and it was suggested that objectives should be kept very focussed and robust in order to succeed.

The Committee noted that as well as Cumbria, Northumberland had also been chosen as a pilot, highlighting that they were both part of the Borderlands partnership and asked how they intended to work together. Officers explained there was already a close working relationship with both Northumberland and Borderlands initiative representatives.

A discussion took place regarding the ongoing zero carbon work being undertaken and it was explained that work on this and other objectives had to be undertaken to agree priorities whilst bearing in mind there were other groups across the county with different objectives for their area.

The Chair welcomed the presentation and it was agreed a further update would be made to a future meeting of the Committee.

49 AREA PLANNING REPORT

Members received a report from the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services which provided members with recommendations and matters to note relating to budget commitments, grant allocations from the recommendations of its Strategic Grants Panel and other relevant matters relating to area planning.

The local Member for Dalston and Burgh raised his concerns regarding the safety of pupils at schools in his Division due to parking issues. He asked if the proposal to vire the forecast underspend of £24,065 from the School Crossings Patrol (SCP) budget into the Area Planning budget could be used towards resolving those problems. Officers explained that SCP funding was specifically for school crossing patrols with a limited ability to engage in wider road safety schemes but highlighted that virement into an area planning budget would provide more flexibility to look at wider road schemes within the budget and provide resilience around road safety.

During the course of discussion the Leader of the Council highlighted the road safety issues at the newly built St John Henry Newman Catholic School despite the safety measures which had been implemented as part of the development.

The local Member for Harraby South highlighted her concerns regarding the lack of funding Eden Valley Hospice had currently received and asked the Local Committee to consider allocating a grant of £10,000. The local Member for Houghton and Irthington (Leader of Carlisle City Council) supported the recommendation and agreed that Carlisle City Council would equally match the £10,000. The Local Committee agreed the additional recommendation.

11 The local Member for Botcherby asked for further details regarding the grant allocation to the Carlisle Church of the Nazarene and general information regarding criteria for grants to religious groups. It was agreed that the Area Manager would provide the details direct to the Member.

RESOLVED, that

(1) the commitments made and the remaining balances within delegated budgets and the grants (as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report) be noted;

(2) the following grants made from Area Planning funding (as detailed in Appendix 2) be noted:-

(a) £2,500 to Carlisle Church of the Nazarene towards a community events pilot project;

(b) £2,500 to The Lookout towards start-up costs of a new community hub;

(d) £1,467 to St Margaret Mary’s Parish Hall towards upgrading kitchen;

(3) the following grants from the 0-19 grants fund (as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report) be noted:-

(a) £605 to Owl Blue towards providing 1:1 sessions for children & families;

(b) £850 to Morton Community Centre towards providing an October half term playscheme;

(d) the return of £4,680 from the earmarked 0-19 summer activities budget of £18,000 back into the general 0-19 budget;

(4) a grant of £9,000 from its 0-19 Grants fund to Carlisle Eden MIND towards the costs of delivering 'Coaches in Mind', a one to one service offered across Secondary school aged children in Carlisle over the first pilot year be agreed;

(5) the forecast underspend of £24,065 from the School Crossings Patrol budget be vired into the Area Planning budget;

12 (6) the progress made in allocating DEFRA Local Authority Emergency Assistance funding to appropriate projects in the Carlisle Area be noted;

(7) a grant of £10,000 to Eden Valley Hospice, match funded from Carlisle City Council, be agreed.

50 2020/21 HIGHWAYS BUDGET/PROGRAMME PROGRESS REPORT

The Committee considered a report by the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which detailed the Highways Revenue, Devolved Capital and Non- Devolved Capital budget finance reports, combined with the Highways Programme Progress information.

The local Member for Botcherby raised his concerns about issues regarding Botcherby Bridge, Eastern Way Bridge and drainage matters which had not been included in the Programme. It was agreed that the local Member forward his concerns to the Chair of the Local Committee and Area Highways Network Manager for further investigation.

RESOLVED, that the following be noted:-

(1) the revenue and budget allocations for 2020/21 and the commitments and expenditure (detailed in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the report);

(2) the programme progress information (as shown in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the report);

(3) the Highways Revenue budget has been split for use against various budget headings (referred to in Appendix 1 of the report);

(4) the devolved Capital and Additional Devolved Capital budgets have been split for use against various budget headings (referred to in Appendices 2 and 4 of the report);

(5) Two revenue budget headings are under review;

(6) the following schemes have been delayed/postponed:-

(a) 2 High Cross Street Cobblestone has been delayed (Appendix 2 of the report);

(b) Scotch/English Street has been delayed (Appendix 2 of the report);

13 (c) Friar Waingate Bridge has been postponed to 2021/22 (Appendix 4 of the report);

(d) Boundary Rd has been delayed (Appendix 4 of the report);

(e) Lowry Hill–Liddle Close–Netherby Street has been delayed (Appendix 4 of the report);

these delays and postponements are related to programme changes that impact in-house resource availability. Delayed works are being reprogrammed for delivery in 2020/21.

51 HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

Members considered a report from the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which gave details of the meeting of the Highways and Transport Working Group held on 8 October 2020 and presented recommendations to the Local Committee for approval.

(1) Minutes

RESOLVED, that the minutes be noted.

(2) 2020/21 Highways Projects Update Report

RESOLVED, that the following be noted:-

(a) the project information (as detailed in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 of the report); and;

(b) there are no additional comments in the appendices to bring to the attention of Local Members. Any significant comments, changes and/or amendments will be highlighted here in subsequent and future reports to the Carlisle Highways and Transport Working Group.

(3) 2020/21 Highways Budget/Programme Progress Report

RESOLVED, that the following be noted:0

(a) the revenue and budget allocations for 2020/21 and the commitments and expenditure (as detailed in appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the report);

(b) the programme progress information (shown in appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the report);

14 (c) the Highways Revenue budget has been split for use against various budget headings. (referred to in Appendix 1 of the report);

(d) the devolved Capital and Additional devolved Capital budgets have been split for use against various budget headings (as detailed in appendices 2 and 4 of the report);

(e) additional work has been added to the Drainage Maintenance Work Programme (detailed in Appendix 5 - Non Devolved Capital (Additional) for information of the report);

(f) additional work has been added to the Improvements to Public ROW (Rights of Way) Programme (referred to in Appendix 5 - Non Devolved Capital (Additional) for information of the report).

(4) Draft Carlisle Highways Revenue Budget 2021/22

RESOLVED, that the draft 2021/2022 Devolved Highways Revenue Maintenance budget allocations for 2021/2022 be agreed and kept under review.

(5) Draft Carlisle Highways Capital Budget 2021/22

RESOLVED,

(a) that the Highways Draft Capital budget allocations for 2021/2022 (as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report) subject to confirmation of the budget allocation by Cabinet in February 2021 be agreed and kept under review;

(b) to note that the proposed schemes are being delivered under the proposed budget allocations (referred to in Appendix 2 of the report) subject to confirmation of the budget allocation by Cabinet in February 2021.

52 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN WORKING GROUP

The Notes of the meeting of the Infrastructure Working Group held on 21 October 2020 were noted.

The Leader asked about the status of the Carlisle Transport and Movement Plan and how this fit in with other plans such as the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. It was agreed that a written response would be provided direct to him.

15 53 MEMBER CHAMPION UPDATES

(1) Children in Care Champion

Mrs Mallinson gave members a positive update on the joint City and County Council Families Committee. It was explained that engagement had taken place with Active Cumbria with a view to tackling obesity in young people.

(2) Armed Forces Champion

Mrs Tarbitt informed the Committee of the valued support being given to members of the Armed Forces communities by the various Projects in action during the current pandemic.

The Committee noted that all formal parades and gatherings to mark the momentous date signalling the end of the “2nd World War” on Remembrance Sunday had been cancelled due to the COVID outbreak and that the Armed Forces Champion had laid a wreath in Longtown. Members were encouraged to stand on their doorsteps on Wednesday 11 November at 11.00 am and join the nation in 2 minutes silence.

Members were informed of a recent meeting with two creative Veterans who resided in the Longtown Division and were working on a film Project which involved creating sets in which a variety of military vehicles and artefacts had been made out of old military equipment. It was explained they were keen to involve other Veterans and young people in an Apprenticeship programme.

The Committee was informed that the Heathlands Project was working with Veterans on-site and offering space to create allotments. Members were asked to inform the Armed Forces Champion of any vacant allotments in their divisions which could be used by veterans.

(3) Autism Champion

Mrs Bowditch raised her concerns regarding the increased stress on people with autism and their families as second lockdown began, highlighting the unprecedented challenges for those people during the pandemic.

The Committee were informed that the National Autistic Society had undertaken an on-line survey for autistic people and their families across the UK during June and July and had received 4,232 responses; 1,810 from autistic people and 2, 422 from family members.

It was explained that compared to the general public autistic people were seven times more likely to be chronically lonely, 6 times more likely to have low life satisfaction, 9 out of 10 autistic people worried about their mental health during lockdown, 1 in 5 family members had to reduce work due to caring responsibilities, 7 out of 10 parents said their child had difficulty understanding or completing school work and around half said their child’s academic progress had suffered.

16 The Autism Champion emphasised that the rapid withdrawal of mental health, social care and educational services was disastrous for many autistic children and their families and highlighted the continuing invaluable service provided by the third sector in Carlisle which was very much appreciated.

54 LOCAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND LEADERSHIP MEETING

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Local Committee Chairs and Leadership meeting held on 14 September 2020 be noted.

55 LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE - FORWARD PLAN

The current Forward Plan of business for future meetings of the Local Committee was noted.

56 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

RESOLVED, that the next scheduled meeting will take place on Tuesday 5 January 2021 at 10.00 am at a venue to be confirmed.

The meeting ended at 11.45 am

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COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE

Meeting date: 5 January 2021

From: Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services

CARLISLE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE SERVICE

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report provides local committee with an update on Library & Archives Services in the Carlisle area since March this year and how services have responded to customer demand despite the impact of COVID-19. The report highlights an increased digital offer, services for older adults and our continued support for young people through engagement and activities. The report also incorporates the work undertaken by Carlisle Archive Centre through collaboration with local partners.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The items covered by this report support the council to achieve the outcomes stated in the Council Plan 2018-2022:  People in Cumbria are healthy and safe  Places in Cumbria are well-connected and thriving  The economy in Cumbria is growing and benefits everyone 2.2 The items covered by this report support Carlisle Local Committee to achieve its agreed priorities of:  Developing our economy and infrastructure  Improving health and wellbeing  Improving outcomes for children and young people  Developing thriving communities 2.3 Improved locality working is one of the ways the council is delivering on its priorities. The county council vision, included in the Council Plan 2018-2022, sets out that it will be ‘A Council that works with residents, businesses, communities and other organisations to deliver the best services possible within the available resources.’ The approach and work of the Local Committee directly contributes to this vision.

19 2.4 Locally devolved funding is available for Carlisle Local Committee to allocate within the area to support positive outcomes, targeted and mainstream, designed to improve outcomes for the communities of Carlisle. This funding can be targeted to initiate new activity or to enhance/complement existing provision according to locally determined need. 2.5 A separate Equality Impact Assessment is not required for this report since equality issues are dealt with at a project level for each of the applications to funding within the course of the year.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That the Committee notes the work of the Library and Archive Service in Carlisle over the last 12 months

4.0 BACKGROUND

Libraries 4.1 Libraries were closed as part of the national lockdown back in March 2020 and immediately staff took up voluntary secondment opportunities to work to support critical services at the Service Hub in Parkhouse. The remainder of staff were provided with IT equipment to support home working. Whilst operating frontline services on reduced hours, we have seen healthy visitor numbers with an average of 600 customers per week. We have recently increased our hours and expect footfall to rise as a result of this change. We have new procedures in place to keep staff and customers safe and we are also capturing details for NHS Track and Trace. We continue to signpost to the Blue Badge and Bus Pass services and our customers are very happy that we have resumed our offer to supply hearing aid batteries in a central location in the city. Since reopening Carlisle Library, the Community Learning and Skills Team have been able to facilitate 49 English and Maths initial assessments, Level 1 mental health and wellbeing classes and Beginners computer course. Courses have now been scheduled for 2021.

Libraries enhancing the digital offer 4.2 The lockdown has provided opportunities for working differently using a digital platform to project services to library customers. Our online membership has increased significantly since March 2020 which has resulted in an increase in book loans of 89% for adults. eAudio loans have also seen an increase of 51% since March. A new Library Management System, KOHA was launched in October. The software is fairly intuitive and an improvement on the old system. The new system will provide us with additional features to support the delivery of a modern library service.

4.3 Activities have been created and delivered through social media platforms. These have included an animated Lego Club and online story and rhyme times are available through Facebook.

20 4.4 Carlisle Library is part of the Online Centres Network and through this partnership we have helped people in our community to get online and connect to services. Carlisle Library has worked with the Good Things Foundation (GTF) on a project called Devices Dot Now, distributing donated tablet devices and data to some of our more vulnerable Online Centre learners and to our Home Delivery customers. We helped customers connect online by setting up the tablets for them so they were ready to use, and then coaching them on how to use them over the phone and by using video calling. Due to the success of the Carlisle pilot, other libraries have secured funding to roll this initiative out to other areas in the county. 4.5 Cumbria Libraries launched its own You Tube channel and Carlisle library’s retired Librarian has facilitated talks for an online audience. Library Services for Older Adults

4.6 The Home Delivery service has resumed and is currently delivering to over 120 local residents who are housebound. It is anticipated an increase in numbers over the coming months as older adults remain indoors due to COVID restrictions.

Select & Collect

4.7 A new Select & Collect service has been set up from 10th August when we reopened Carlisle library. This service allows customers to request up to 6 books by phone or email and staff make them ready for collection. Whilst the take up has been slow but steady, we do think that this service will become popular as people become more aware of it.

Library Services for Young People

4.8 To support children during the Covid-19 pandemic and maintain their reading levels, the charity Booktrust has distributed 2,400 childrens packs and 250 care packs for children across the county. We have worked with the Service Hub during lockdown to ensure the packs were sent to those who needed them the most.

4.9 This year’s Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) was delivered like many other services, digitally, to ensure children still had the opportunity to participate and support maintaining their reading levels. This was particularly important this year as children had been off school prior to the traditional Summer holiday period. Looking at the national picture, Cumbria is second in the national league table. Since March 2020, eBook loans for children’s’ titles have increased by 208% and children’s’ eAudio loans have increased by 64%.

4.10 The Winter Mini Challenge started on Tuesday 1 December 2020 and finishes on Friday 15 January 2021. The Winter Mini Challenge is essentially a winter version of the Summer Reading Challenge. To take part, children simply read three or more books - these can be any books of their choice. Every time they finish a book, they add it to their Challenge website profile

21 and leave a short book review. Reaching their online reading goal will unlock a virtual badge and a special Everyone Is A Hero certificate to print off and keep.

Carlisle Archive Centre Carlisle Archive Centre safely reopened on 21st October.

4.11 Staff at Carlisle Archive have worked in partnership with Tullie House on the Black Memories Matter project this October to support Black History Month. The project celebrated untold stories of black lives in Cumbria through oral history recordings, videos, portraits and object exhibitions. We will continue to ask for submissions throughout the year to add to our archive collections and we have been contacted by a national magazine, Who do you think you are? to run a feature on the project.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members are requested to note this report only

6.0 CONCLUSION

6.1 This report provides Local Committee with an update on Library and Archive Services in Carlisle during the last 12 months

Dawn Roberts Executive Director - Corporate, Customer and Community Services

11 December 2020

APPENDICES

No appendices

Electoral Divisions: All

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

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

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

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

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

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

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A

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

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Mari Pearce

23 This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 8

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE

Meeting date: 5 January 2021

From: Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services

AREA PLANNING REPORT

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report provides local committee with recommendations and matters to note relating to:  Budget commitments  Grant allocations from the recommendations of its Strategic Grants Panel  Other relevant matters relating to Area Planning.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

25 2.4 Locally devolved funding is available for Carlisle Local Committee to allocate within the area to support positive outcomes, targeted and mainstream, designed to improve outcomes for the communities of Carlisle. This funding can be targeted to initiate new activity or to enhance/complement existing provision according to locally determined need. 2.5 A separate Equality Impact Assessment is not required for this report since equality issues are dealt with at a project level for each of the applications to funding within the course of the year.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That the Committee notes the commitments made and the remaining balances within delegated budgets and notes the grants detailed in Appendix 1 3.2 That the Committee notes grants made from Area Planning funding detailed in Appendix 2 and summarised below  £5000 to Restore, towards refurbishing a community space in Carlisle offering recycled goods and workshop space.  £2,300 to Stanwix Bowling Club, towards repairing the club house roof 3.3 That the Committee notes grants from its 0-19 grants fund detailed in appendix 3 and summarised below.  £400 to Orton Parish Council towards tress removal in children’s play area  £1500 to Harraby Sports Board towards a programme of activities 3.4 That the Committee agrees to transfer £17,962 from historic Local Member Schemes funding and place this funding in the Area Planning Budget as described in para 4.3 3.5 That the Committee agrees to commit £10,000 from its Area Planning budget to establish a Sports Clubs Recovery Fund jointly with Carlisle City Council as described in para 4.4 to 4.6.

4.0 BACKGROUND

Community Budget 4.1 A summary of spending against Local Committee discretionary/ budgets is provided at Appendix 1. Further details can be provided to councillors on request. Monitoring reports will be provided to local committee members at each committee meeting, to summarise the most up to date position with regard to the Communities Budget, taking account of decisions taken by the Local Committee. Further information concerning spending against the spending from the discretionary grants budget lines is available from the Carlisle Community Development Team and reported to the grants panel as required.

26 Local Committee Strategic Grants Panel 4.2 Attached at Appendix 2 and 3 are summaries of the Area Planning and 0-19 grant applications considered by the Strategic Grants Panel at its meeting on 17th December 2020 and its recommendations. Further information can be made available to any councillor on request. Area Planning and Communities Transfer of historic Local Member Schemes budget 4.3 Members are recommended to agree to transfer an amount of £17,962 from historically allocated funds which have either been picked up from alternative funding sources or are no longer required. This amount would be placed back within the general area planning budget. Carlisle Sports Clubs Hardship Fund 4.4 Cumbria County Council is working with Carlisle City Council and Active Cumbria to support Carlisle community based sports clubs and groups through a proposed hardship fund through this difficult period. Many groups have had extreme challenges in running regular activities as a result of restriction measures to manage the virus and this hardship fund is aimed at supporting these groups to survive through this challenging period. 4.5 The hardship fund will be aimed at not for profit sporting organisations that have reducing financial resources resulting in hardship and possible closure. This will be a very limited small grant pot designed to prioritise groups that have demonstrated that this funding would be used to maximise the continuation of the sports club. This might include supporting matched funding or bridging a small gap in finances through temporarily reduced income. Priority will be given to organisations that are at risk of closure as a result of the pandemic, and who have not been able to receive Government grants. 4.6 Work is underway to establish a quick and effective process to agree grant funding which would involve officers of both authorities and lead members from both Carlisle Local Committee and Carlisle City Council. Should recommendation 3.5 be agreed, the total fund for the Carlisle area would be £20,000 through matching contribution from Carlisle City Council.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members may review and evaluate the recommendations 3.1 to 3.3. Members may choose to approve vary or reject the recommendations at 3.4 and 3.5. Members may wish to comment on other aspects contained within the report.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The Local Committee’s Communities budget is summarised in Appendix 1 to this report. Following decisions at the November meeting of the Local Committee and the Grants Panel meeting on 17th December, there are unallocated resources totalling £178,165 in the budget.

27 6.2 Recommendations from the Grants Panel on 17th December in relation to Stanwix Bowling Club (£2,300), Orton Parish Council (£400) and Harraby Sports Hall (£1,500) are included in the figures in Appendix 1. 6.3 Should recommendation 2 of this report be agreed, a further £5,000 will be committed from the Area Planning budget, reducing unallocated resources from £36,680 to £31,680. 6.4 Should recommendation 3.4. be agreed, £17,962 will be vired from the Local Revenue Schemes budget to the Area Planning budget, which will increase the unallocated resources in the Area Planning budget from £31,680 to £49,642. 6.5 Should recommendation 3.5. be agreed, £10,000 will be committed from the Area Planning budget, reducing unallocated resources in this budget to £39,642.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 Recommendations 3.1 to 3.3 are to note only and have no legal implications. 7.2 Both the Local Members Scheme and the Area Planning Budget form part of the discretionary budget allocations to the Local Committee so, subject to the general requirement to comply with the Budget and Policy Framework policies as adopted by full Council or Cabinet, the local committees have flexibility on the use of the general provisions and the local member scheme and the can both be vired to other parts of the Local Committees budget. 7.3 5.1.1. of Part 2B of the Constitution provides that it is a function of the Local Committee to agree, monitor and review the Local Committee's budget, subject to any ring-fencing directions issued by Cabinet. Accordingly the Local Committee can agree to the transfer of allocations made previously to the Local Members Scheme to the Area Planning Budget and the allocation of the funds from the Area Planning Budget for the purposes of setting up the Sports Club Recovery Fund.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 This report provides Local Committee with an update on its budget position, its grant allocations and other related Area Planning issues.

Dawn Roberts Executive Director - Corporate, Customer and Community Services

11 December 2020

APPENDICES

Appendix 1: Summary Financial Statement Appendix 2: Summary of the Area Planning Grants Appendix 3: Summary of the 0-19 Grants

28 Electoral Divisions: All

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

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

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

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

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

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

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Paul Musgrave, Area Manager, Carlisle, [email protected] Tel 07900 662658

29 This page is intentionally left blank Appendix A CARLISLE LOCAL COMMITTEE 2020/21

SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT : DECEMBER 2020

Discretionary budgets total allocation 243,136

Total Allocated by Local Committee 2019/20: Allocate Reallocate Original General Provision 86,353 -86,353 0 Area Plan Projects 65,559 65,559 Community Grants 0 72,200 72,200 School Crossing Patrols 25,830 -5,453 20,377 0-19 Services 130,953 -45,953 85,000 Local Member Revenue Schemes 0 0

243,136 0 243,136

Appendix Budget Sector 2020/21 Balance Virement Virement Revised Other 2020/21 Remaining Actual Expenditure Unallocated

31 Original B/Fwd In Out Budget Contribs Spending Commitments Expenditure and Resources Budget Limit to Date Commitments or Variance £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Revenue Budgets:

Discretionary Budgets B General Provision 0 -19,643 20,643 0 1,000 0 1,000 1,000 0 1,000 0 C Area Plan Projects 65,559 50,426 24,065 -20,643 119,407 0 119,407 13,722 69,005 82,727 36,680 D Community Grants 72,200 56,236 0 0 128,436 0 128,436 15,640 23,526 39,166 89,270 E School Crossing Patrols 20,377 19,282 0 -24,065 15,594 0 15,594 5,065 10,529 15,594 0 F 0-19 Services 85,000 10,728 0 0 95,728 0 95,728 4,900 38,613 43,513 52,215 G Local Revenue Schemes 0 17,962 0 0 17,962 0 17,962 17,962 0 17,962 0 243,136 134,991 44,708 -44,708 378,127 0 378,127 58,289 141,673 199,962 178,165 Other Revenue Budgets Area Support Team 129,772 0 0 0 129,772 0 129,772 0 129,772 129,772 0 Money Advice Contract - CAB 53,890 0 0 0 53,890 0 53,890 0 53,890 53,890 0

183,662 0 0 0 183,662 0 183,662 0 183,662 183,662 0

LOCAL COMMITTEE TOTAL 426,798 134,991 44,708 -44,708 561,789 0 561,789 58,289 325,335 383,624 178,165 This page is intentionally left blank APPENDIX 2

CARLISLE LOCAL COMMITTEE AREA PLANNING GRANT FUNDING

Grants Approved from Area Planning Grant Applications at the Grants Panel – 17th December 2020 10.00 – 11.00am (MS Teams)

Amount of grants recommended below: £8,300

Current Balance 2020-21 (reducing) = £21,696

Total Project Amount Officer Area Grant application Grant Panel Recommendation Cost Requested Recommendation

33 Area Restore (CGA 234-20) Up to £5,000 as £5,000 (upon confirmation of £27,000 £5,000 wide requested other funding being received) Up £3,300 as Stanwix Stanwix Bowling Club (CGA 252-20) £3,599 £3,300 requested, less local £2,300 Urban member contribution This page is intentionally left blank APPENDIX 3 CARLISLE LOCAL COMMITTEE 0-19 GRANT FUNDING

Grants Approved from 0-19 Applications at the Grants Panel – 17th December 2020 10.00 – 11.00am (MS Teams)

Amount of grants recommended below: £1,984

Current Balance 2020-21 (reducing) = £58,435

Total Project Amount Officer Area Grant application Grant Panel Recommendation Cost Requested Recommendation

35 Harraby Harraby Sports Board (CGA 265-20) £1,944 £1,584 £1,584 £1,500 Dalston & Orton Parish Council (CGA 86-20) £845 £845 £400 £400 Burgh This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 9

Infrastructure Delivery Plan Working Group 15 December 2020

Members

Cyril Weber – Chair (Cumbria County Council) John Mallinson (Cumbria County Council) Paul Nedved (Carlisle City Council) Nigel Christian (Carlisle City Council)

Officers Leanne Beverley (Cumbria County Council) David Haughian (Cumbria County Council) Michael Barry (Cumbria County Council) Susan Fawkes (Cumbria County Council) Graeme Innes (Cumbria County Council) Jason Kemp (Carlisle City Council) Helen Renyard (Cumbria County Council) Gareth Scott (Cumbria County Council) Richard Wood (Carlisle City Council) Steven Robinson (Carlisle City Council)

Apologies for absence was received from Guy Kenyon, Nicola Parker Cumbria County Council and Keith Poole Carlisle City Council.

Councillor Cyril Weber welcomed everyone to the meeting the minutes of the last meeting were noted.

(1) Carlisle Local Plan for St Cuthbert’s Garden Village

The City Council are currently consulting on their Local Plan which started on 10 November running until 22 December. The next key milestone is working towards is the Regulation 19 Consultation in Spring 2021.

The County Council are currently finalising a response to this consultation providing comments on the draft policies of the Strategic Design SPD and the next steps of the development of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

The St Cuthbert’s Garden Village Transport Improvement Study is currently out to tender and is due to commence January 2021 and will be completed by May 2021.

(2) Infrastructure Delivery Plan update

Members were given an update on the Infrastructure Delivery Plan detailing the key infrastructure improvements identified to support the Local Plan. It was noted that progress had been made in developing costings but further work was still required around deliverability. Following a discussion it was agreed to hold a specific session in January to focus on the IDP and to examine the scope of the IDP Working Group and its terms of reference as members were keen to ensure the group’s focus is predominately the IDP.

37 (3) Transport Improvement Designs as Part of Transport Improvement Study

It was agreed to convene in the new year so that Members and Officers can discuss a strategy on how to move forward. A member requested a joint working meeting regarding linkage from the Garden Village and access routes into the city centre, Members were informed that the latest plans and cost estimates would be provided at the next meeting. A member requested if the B6264 road to Linstock roundabout could be taking into consideration for improvements.

(4) Sewell’s Lonning

Members noted this was a scheme to widen the junction onto London Road to allow two-way traffic to help support future development of the Garden Village. Funding agreements have been finalised with Cumbria LEP (£437k), S106 agreement with the County, City and Homes England is now in place. A collaboration agreement has been put in place to set out the County and the City roles and responsibilities. DSD Construction have been appointed with work commencing on 23rd November, residents have been informed of the progress and the planned a 2-week shutdown of the site over the Christmas period. Completion is currently forecasted for March 2021 when the revised Traffic Regulation Order will be made to allow two-way traffic flow. A member asked if the scheme allowed for a footpath. Members were informed that it was hoped that the footpath would be in place by January 2021

(5) Carlisle Southern Link Road

Officers explained that in the last quarter a Deed of Variation has now been agreed for both agreements which hopefully be completed by Christmas. The Grant Determination agreement from Homes England includes a number of conditions that both councils need to meet to secure funding. An updated valuation of the site will be taken to the Strategic Partnering Board before it is submitted to Homes England before the end of this month. The next milestone will be a Refreshed Interim Housing Delivery Statement which will be submitted to Homes England by February 2021. The objection period ended in November with 17 objections being received, therefore a Public Enquiry will commence in Spring 2021. Members noted that progress has been made with utility providers, with ongoing dialogue with the Environment Agency, Highways England, Network Rail and Connect Roads. Members were informed that the procurement process has commenced for the Design and Build contractor, it is anticipated the contract will be awarded March 2021. Construction Is planned to commence Spring 2022 to be completed by May 2024.

(6) Rail Update

Members noted that Energy Coast Rail Upgrade was in a formal Dft process and a Business Case is in development which should be ready by the Spring. Members also noted that procurement of Consultants to support the development of the strategic and economic cases to support the Cumbrian Economy working with the LEP and Network Rail. Members were informed that the project was at an important stage of the process. Currently at the Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline if the business case is successful then Network Rail would receive funding to prepare more detailed designs and move towards delivery.

(7) Community Rail Update

Members were informed the Community Rail Partnership have submitted a funding bid to Avanti Wear Coast for Improvements to Platform 2 at Carlisle Station, Community Rail Cumbria have been presented with four national Community Rail Awards. It was noted that there had been no further updates had been received on the progression of Gilsland Station.

38 (8) The Citadels Project

Members noted this was part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal with £50m allocated to bring new purpose to the iconic Citadels, a new home for the University of Cumbria and Transformational Gateway to the city centre. Members were informed that good progress was being made after a public consultation 90% agreed with project vision, objectives and design principles also supported by Historic England. RIBA Stage 2 design to be signed off by the Project Board in January 2021 and the Business Case to be submitted to MHCLG in February 2021

(9) Carlisle Station

It was noted that the final OBC was submitted to Government in July, as a result of Covid19 changes have been made to the Business Case. Government have confirmed that subject to a funding agreement with Northumberland County Council the government has allocated £20m towards the project, Cumbria County Council have also allocated £3.5m to support the project. An Implementation Agreement with Network Rail which means Network Rail will deliver the station interior Improvements. Members noted that the Implementation Agreement should be signed by the end of January. A requirement from Government is that we are contractually committed to the project to the sum of £60.9m by the end of March 2021. In January a tender will be going out to Design and Build contractors to deliver the Northern gateway and the first phase of the Southern gateway proposals. Members were informed the acquisition of the Matalan and Staples sites have now been acquired by the County Council which will form a part of the Southern gateway. It was noted that part of the Northern Gateway Design and Build contract Junction improvements have been included to the Viaduct, Crown Street and Water Street. A public consultation will take in place in January/February on the design as the Matalan Staples development site was not included in the initial consultation but now forms an important part of the Gateway project.

Members were informed that the City and County have commenced with surveys, heritage assessments and feasibility works towards the repurposing of the Turkish Baths building.

A member asked if anything would be built into contracts to ensure that contractors would have to employ an amount of local labour. It was noted that it was encouraged that the lead contractor would need to consider using the local supply chain and local labour.

(10) Carlisle Transport and Movement Plan

It was noted that the Plan is now completed and a briefing with Members has been undertaken

(11) Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

Members received details of the timescale for the Plan and noted it was anticipated this would be completed by February 2021. Stage 1 and Stage 2have been completed and now at Stage 3 and 4 which would look at where the Networks. Further engagement is set in the new year to determine the list of priorities. It was noted that there was a working group in February which would be a good opportunity as all the members would be there.

(12) High Street Fund and Town Deal

The City Council have submitted the bids for the Future High Street Fund (£12m) and the Town Deal (£25m) to the Government and are still awaiting an outcome. Members were informed that Accelerated Town Deals Projects had been submitted and approved

 Bitts Park Pod Village - £150,00 the City Council will be responsible for the Development of the Pod Village

39  Caldew Riverside Remediation - £850,00 Clearing Vegetation and radar survey on Caldew Site is underway now preparing to tender for remediation works

(13) Carlisle Surface Water Mapping Programme

It was noted that the Surface Water Mapping Programme was now completed it will be used to update flood mapping and basis for any potential surface water flood schemes in Carlisle. In addition, it also helps to determine suitability of development sites including the St Cuthbert’s Garden Village.

40 Agenda Item 10

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE

Meeting date: 5 January 2021

From: Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

2020/21 HIGHWAYS BUDGET / PROGRAMME PROGRESS REPORT

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report presents the Highways Revenue, Devolved Capital and Non-Devolved Capital Budget finance reports, combined with the highways programme progress information, as detailed in the attached appendices.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The Carlisle Local Committee’s devolved 2020/21 Cash Limited Budget was determined by the County Council on 13 February 2020. The Local Committee is able to vire funding between budget lines during the course of the financial year, subject to Corporate Policy and Service Standards. The Local Committee is not able to vire funding from capital budgets into revenue budgets. 2.2 The allocated Highways Revenue budget for 2020/21 is £1,366,694. The available budget has been increased due to the underspend of £8,791 in 2019/20. The available Highways REVENUE budget for 2020/21 is therefore £1,375,485. 2.3 The allocated Devolved Highways Capital budget for 2020/21 is £3,290,000. The available budget has been increased due to the slippage of £53,975 in 2019/20. The available Devolved Highways CAPITAL budget for 2020/21 is therefore £3,343,975. 2.4 The Non-devolved Highways CAPITAL budget for 2020/21 is £1,441,472. 2.5 The Highways Devolved (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL budget for 2020/21 is £1,634,658. 2.6 The Highways Non-devolved Highways (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL budget is £1,593,306.

41 3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That Local Committee note the revenue and budget allocations for 2020/21 and the commitments and expenditure recorded in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. 3.2 That Local Committee note the programme progress information shown in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. 3.3 That Local Committee note the Highways Revenue budget has been split for use against various budget headings. (Appendix 1) 3.4 That Local Committee note the devolved Capital and Additional devolved Capital budgets have been split for use against various budget headings. (Appendix 2 and 4) 3.5 That Local Committee note the following: The highways programme is very busy with a lot of work in the coming months. This is also a busy time with our winter maintenance, so we do anticipate some forced changes to the programme. Our aim remains to deliver the full programme of works within the financial year (end March 2021). Officers will continue to liaise with Local Members about any changes to work in their Electoral Division. Two schemes from the Devolved Structural Carriageway Works Programme are postponed until 2021/22 (subject to LC agreeing a budget for these works) due to funding limits, these are; Oakshaw Hill & Laws Easton and Friar Waingate Bridge. The non-devolved highways project, Eden Bridge footway, is being delayed due to the ongoing flood defence works at Hardwicke Circus. The funding for this project will slip into the 2021/22 these works will be undertaken as early as possible.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The available highways REVENUE budget for 2020/21 is £1,375,485. Forecast outturn figures and comments on programme progress are shown in Appendix 1. Works ordered against the highways revenue budget are delivered through a combination of the in-house workforce for Highway Maintenance, Lighting Maintenance and Drainage Maintenance and external contractors for Traffic Signals Maintenance, Verge Maintenance and Road Marking Maintenance. 4.2 The available devolved highways CAPITAL budget for 2020/21 is £3,343,975. Forecast outturn figures and comments on programme progress are shown in Appendix 2. Works ordered against the devolved highways capital budget are delivered through a combination of in-house construction teams and external framework contractors, notably for machine-laid road surfacing work and surface dressing.

42 4.3 The NON-DEVLOVED highways capital programme for 2020/21 is £1,441,472. Forecast outturn figures and comments on programme progress are shown in Appendix 3. Works ordered against the non-devolved highways capital programme will include works on the Principal Road Network (PRN), Engineering Safety Schemes (ESS), Priority Transport Improvement Schemes and Bridges and Structures. 4.4 In the Chancellor’s budget statement on 11th March 2020 an additional £500m per year for the next 5 years was announced. This funding for Local Highway authorities is aimed at fixing potholes and can be used to undertake longer-term works or works that prevent defects forming. 4.5 The (ADDITIONAL) devolved CAPITAL for 2020/21 is £1,634,658. Forecast outturn figures and comments on programme progress are shown in Appendix 4. Works ordered against the (Additional) devolved Capital budget are delivered through a combination of in-house construction teams and external framework contractors, notably for machine-laid road surfacing work. 4.6 The (ADDITIONAL) non-devolved CAPITAL for 2020/21 is £1,593,306. Forecast outturn figures and comments on programme progress are shown in Appendix 5. Works ordered against the (Additional) non-devolved Capital budget are delivered through a combination of in-house construction teams and external framework contractors, notably for machine-laid road surfacing work.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Local Committee may vire revenue funding between revenue funded budget headings. 5.2 The Local Committee may vire devolved capital funding between devolved capital funded budget headings. 5.3 The Local Committee may vire (additional) devolved capital funding between (additional) capital funded budget headings. 5.4 The Local Committee may not vire funding between revenue, devolved capital or (additional) devolved capital budgets.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The Local Committee budgets as indicated in Appendix 1 and 2 were approved by Council in February 2020. 6.2 The 2020/21 Highways Revenue budget is forecasting an overspend of £13,515 (1.0%), with some headings under review. 6.3 The 2020/21 Devolved Highways Capital budget is forecasting an underspend of £28,144 (0.8%). 6.4 The 2020/21 (Additional) Devolved Highways Capital budget is forecasting an overspend of £23,998 (1.5%).

43 7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The recommendations in this report do not contain any legal implications however Local Committee could take decisions that could have future legal implications. 7.2 When allocating and moving money between budgets, Local Committee must follow the rules set by the Council following its consideration of the “Draft Revenue Budget 2020/21 and Medium Term Financial Plan (2020 – 2025) and Draft Capital Programme (2020 – 2025)” report (“the Report”) on 13 February 2020 and any such additional restrictions set by Cabinet and or Council regulating the use of such funds. 7.3 Local Committees may, pursuant to Part 2D, paragraph 5.1.2 (f), of the Constitution, agree and keep under review the implementation of, the highways revenue budget and capital programme for the local committee’s area to support the Council to carry out its statutory duty to maintain the highway in a safe condition as far as reasonably practicable.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The 2020/21 Highways Revenue budget is forecasting an overspend of £13,515 (1.0%) with some headings under review. 8.2 The 2020/21 Devolved Highways Capital budget is forecasting an underspend of £28,144 (0.8%). 8.3 The 2020/21 (Additional) Devolved Highways Capital budget is forecasting an overspend of £23,998 (1.5%).

Angela Jones Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

December 2020

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – Highways Revenue Report Appendix 2 – Devolved Highways Capital Report Appendix 3 – Non-devolved Highways Capital Report Appendix 4 – (Additional) Devolved Highways Capital Report Appendix 5 – (Additional) Non -devolved Highways Capital Report

Electoral Divisions: All

Executive Decision Yes Key Decision No

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

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant Overview N/A and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained? Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below. Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been undertaken? No

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Gareth Scott – Highways Network Manager Tel. 01228 227 422 E-mail [email protected]

45 This page is intentionally left blank Appendix 1 - 2020/21 Highways REVENUE Report

Revenue Committed Spend Variance RAG Comments Budget Budget Forecast 3 4 8 9

Carriageway Maintenance 732,694 615,983 700,000 -32,694 UNDER REVIEW

Lighting Maintenance 230,000 118,980 230,000 0 ONGOING

Drainage Maintenance 180,000 106,221 235,000 55,000 UNDER REVIEW Traffic Signal Maintenance 100,000 104,108 100,000 0 ü COMPLETE Verge Maintenance 95,000 78,613 95,000 0 ONGOING

Road Marking Maintenance 29,000 17,936 29,000 0 ONGOING Other 8,791 0 0 -8,791 ü COMPLETE

47 HIGHWAYS REVENUE BUDGET TOTAL 1,375,485 1,041,840 1,389,000 13,515 Appendix 2 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 17 £ 10 12

HCSI Repair Teams - Footways Various 240,000 239,708 240,000 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Carriageway Various 180,000 179,708 180,000 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Drainage Various 30,000 30,000 30,000 0 ONGOING

Indentified Defects Planned Works Programme (NPRN) 450,000 449,416 450,000 0

Investigation and Testing Various 30,000 22,765 30,000 0 ONGOING Moorhouse to Thurstonfield 56,735 200,614 56,735 0 ü COMPLETE Edgehill Road-PennineWay-Ph 1 Arnside Rd to Silverdale Rd 77,463 85,614 93,000 15,537 ü COMPLETE Upperby Road - Ridley Road to Embleton Road 142,823 176,534 142,823 0 ONGOING

Tranquil Otter 56,123 48,430 56,547 424 COMPLETE

48 ü High Cross Street Cobblestones 24,720 42,848 24,720 0 Jan / Feb

Mayfield Avenue Carlisle 40,719 24,617 30,000 -10,719 Nov / Dec Cumwhinton Road - Approach to Garlands Road mini roundabout 50,759 56,048 62,000 11,241 ü COMPLETE Dunmail Drive-Wigton Road to Borrowdale Road 63,820 49,005 63,820 0 Dec / Jan Durranhill Road - Botcherby Avenue to Eastern Way Roundabout 86,838 119,621 86,838 0 ü COMPLETE Structural Carriageway Works Programme 630,000 826,097 646,483 16,483

Pre Surface Treatment Patching Various 465,000 404,410 474,000 9,000 ü COMPLETE Pre-surface Treatment Works Programme 465,000 404,410 474,000 9,000

Surface Treatment Various 700,000 659,363 750,128 50,128 ü COMPLETE Appendix 2 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 17 £ 10 12

Surface Treatment Works Programme 700,000 659,363 750,128 50,128

Surface Sealing Various 120,000 111,844 76,000 -44,000 ü COMPLETE Surface Sealing Work Programme 120,000 111,844 76,000 -44,000

Minor Footway Repairs Various 60,000 24,443 60,000 0 ONGOING

Minor Tree Works Various 30,000 26,664 30,000 0 ONGOING Hardening of grass verges Various 40,000 40,494 40,000 0 ü COMPLETE

49 Tree Pit Improvements Various 26,399 16,104 17,000 -9,399 ONGOING Denton St - Norfolk St to Collingwood StreetDenton Holme 19,701 10,725 10,220 -9,481 ü COMPLETE Kingmoor Junior School Belah 10,000 16,816 9,227 -773 ü COMPLETE Ferguson Road Denton Holme 12,000 11,104 12,000 0 Feb / Mar

St Cuthberts Lane Castle 30,000 19,117 30,000 0 ONGOING Scotch Street/English Street Castle 15,000 14,449 15,000 0 ü COMPLETE Holmrook Yewdale 16,000 16,054 13,000 -3,000 ü COMPLETE Denton Street - Outside the Bingo Denton Holme 21,040 24,092 10,500 -10,540 ü COMPLETE Denton St - Metcalfe to Graham St Denton Holme 22,830 32,692 17,000 -5,830 ü COMPLETE Knowefield Avenue Stanwix 16,576 40,074 20,500 3,924 ü COMPLETE Brunton Avenue Phase 2 Castle 20,645 19,994 20,645 0 Jan / Feb Petteril Bank Road Harraby South 10,000 9,549 8,000 -2,000 ü COMPLETE Netherby Street Longtown 22,590 11,253 15,000 -7,590 Nov / Dec Appendix 2 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 17 £ 10 12 Cairn Wood 13 To 30 Corby and Hayton 27,219 31,449 32,066 4,847 ü COMPLETE Footway Maintenance Works Programme 400,000 365,072 360,158 -37,099

Minor Drainage Repairs Various 45,000 45,044 45,000 0 ü COMPLETE Replacement of Integral Gullies Various 30,000 30,015 30,000 0 ü COMPLETE Ditching works to alleviate flooding Various 20,000 0 20,000 0 ONGOING

Cumrew Corby and Hayton 6,000 6,140 6,000 0 Feb / Mar

Hudbeck 6,000 5,020 4,150 -1,850 ONGOING Little Bell Bridge 30,000 41,585 28,257 -1,743 ü COMPLETE Barlane Cottage Barclose Scaleby Houghton 13,000 8,612 8,928 -4,072 COMPLETE

50 ü Cambeck Hill Brampton 105,000 0 105,000 0 ONGOING Brisco Hill Old Road Longtown Longtown 25,000 31,056 23,010 -1,990 ü COMPLETE Drainage Maintenance Works Programme 280,000 167,471 270,345 -9,655

Local Area Improvement Various Various 20,000 17,417 20,210 210 ONGOING Illuminated Sign Refurbishment Various 5,000 5,068 5,484 484 ü COMPLETE Structural Testing Various 5,000 5,000 5,416 416 ü COMPLETE Green Croft Brampton Brampton 15,200 3,613 13,363 -1,837 ONGOING

Stanley Road Brampton Brampton 20,100 3,434 23,770 3,670 ONGOING

Well Lane, Church Street, Kells Place Stanwix 37,600 4,460 27,125 -10,475 ONGOING

Sanderson Close Belah 22,100 3,382 18,167 -3,933 ONGOING Appendix 2 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 17 £ 10 12

Street Lighting Maintenance Works Programme 125,000 42,375 113,534 -11,466

Annual Review of Signs, Lines and TROs Various 51,000 4,328 48,647 -2,353 ONGOING

Cycling and Walking Initiatives Various 10,000 0 10,000 0 ONGOING

Minor Local Safety Schemes Various 25,000 8,440 20,000 -5,000 ONGOING Speed Limit Reviews Various 5,000 2,815 7,586 2,586 ü COMPLETE Harraby to Rosehill Cycle Link Harraby North 10,000 7,315 9,340 -660 ü COMPLETE Rural Sign Review Various 15,000 4,299 17,500 2,500 ü COMPLETE

51 Improvements to / upgrade of Infrastructure atVarious Bus Stops 4,000 0 4,000 0 ONGOING

Minor Improvements Works Programme 120,000 27,196 117,073 -2,927

Crosby on Eden Houghton 35,911 37,107 40,367 4,456 ü COMPLETE Civic Centre Castle 18,064 0 15,000 -3,064 Works unlikely until 2021/22

2019/20 Schemes 53,975 37,107 55,367 1,392

DEVOLVED HIGHWAYS CAPITAL BUDGET TOTAL 3,343,975 3,090,352 3,313,088 -28,144 Appendix 3 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 2 12 13

HCSI Repair Teams - Footways Various 10,000 5,507 10,000 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Carriageway Various 10,000 4,479 10,000 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Drainage Various 10,000 4,505 10,000 0 ONGOING

Indentified Defects Planned Works Programme (PRN) 30,000 14,491 30,000 0

A7 Spencer St - Lonsdale St to Warwick Rd Castle 85,000 85,144 85,500 500 ü COMPLETE The Crescent- Warwick Rd to Botchergate Castle 25,000 10,694 27,000 2,000 Feb / Mar

Junction 42 Roundabout Wetheral 24,086 2,002 24,086 0 Feb / Mar A595 Wigton Road - Church Street to Bower StreetCastle 244,444 20,503 255,000 10,556 ü COMPLETE Non-Devolved Capital - Highways (PRN) 378,530 118,342 391,586 13,056 52

Botcherby Bridge Botcherby 0 0 0 0 ü COMPLETE Dodgson Ford Town F/B 30,000 30,000 30,000 0 In river works complete new bridge (OCT)

Embankment next to Faulds Bridge 15,000 15,000 15,000 0 Postponed until 2021/22

Culvert Repairs Various 15,000 15,000 15,000 0 ONGOING

Scour Repairs Various 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 ONGOING

Parapet Repairs Various 25,000 25,000 25,000 0 ONGOING

Retaining Walls Various 30,000 30,000 30,000 0 ONGOING

Cattle Grids Repairs Various 5,000 5,000 5,000 0 ONGOING

Holmehead Irish Ford 50,000 50,000 50,000 0 Under investigation

West Tower Street parapets Castle 50,000 50,000 50,000 0 Feb / Mar Appendix 3 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 2 12 13

Gelt High Bridge 15,000 15,000 15,000 0 Ground Investigation and design this year

Non-Devolved Capital - Bridges and Structures 245,000 245,000 245,000 0

Geo Way/Victoria Place Castle 35,000 35,000 35,000 0

Non-Devolved Captial - Traffic Signals 35,000 35,000 35,000 0

Warwick Road Botcherby 336,595 336,595 336,595 0

Newby Warwick 300,000 300,000 300,000 0

53 Infrastructure Recovery Programme 636,595 636,595 636,595 0

A689 Parkhouse Rbt - Resurfacing Dalston - - - - To be delivered by the CNDR Contract

A6071 Gretna M6 Guards Mill J45 - ResurfacingLongtown - - - - To be delivered by the CNDR Contract

A6071 Mill Hill Railway - Structural Repairs Longtown - - - - To be delivered by the CNDR Contract

CNDR Network - - - -

DfT pothole funding Various 146,347 92,215 146,347 0

DfT Pothole Fund Total 146,347 92,215 146,347 0

NON-DEVOLVED HIGHWAYS CAPITAL BUDGET TOTAL 1,441,472 1,127,153 1,454,528 13,056 Appendix 4 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 2 11 13 £ 10

HCSI Repair Teams - Footways Various

HCSI Repair Teams - Carriageway Various 79,658 34,134 34,658 -45,000 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Drainage Various

Identified Defects Planned Works Programme 79,658 34,134 34,658 -45,000

(Ext) Moorhouse to Thurstonfield 143,265 168,197 168,197 24,932 ü COMPLETE (Ext) Upperby Road - Ridley Road to MillholmeUpperby 40,000 3,626 40,000 0 ONGOING

(Ext) High Cross Street Cobblestones Brampton 15,000 1,559 15,000 0 Feb / Mar (Ext) Durranhill Road - Botcherby Avenue to BotcherbyWarwick road 97,519 50,537 83,000 -14,519 ü COMPLETE Longrigg to Cays House 100,000 8,310 100,000 0 Feb / Mar 54 A6071 to Wellknowerigg Xrds P1 99,050 8,539 99,050 0 Feb / Mar

Oakshaw Hill & Laws Hall, Easton 64,000 5,344 0 -64,000 Postponed until 2021/21

Friar Waingate Bridge 0 0 0 0 Postponed until 2021/21

Upperby Road - St Nin/Lamb St Junc Upperby 134,831 12,245 160,000 25,169 ONGOING

Wetheral Shields to Froddle Crook P1 56,335 6,233 75,000 18,665 Jan / Feb

Structural Carriageway Works Programme 750,000 264,590 740,247 -9,753

Pre Surface Treatment Patching Various 100,000 8,310 160,000 60,000 ONGOING

Pre-surface Treatment Works Programme 100,000 8,310 160,000 60,000

Additional Tree works 0 5,817 20,000 20,000 ONGOING Appendix 4 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 2 11 13 £ 10

Brampton Rd 217 to 131 Stanwix 50,055 21,411 50,055 0 Jan / Feb

Boundary Rd 76 to Millholme Currock 12,000 5,133 12,000 0 Feb/Mar

St Aiden's Rd Botcherby 21,000 9,109 21,000 0 Jan / Feb (Ext) Boundary Rd Millholme to Harrold St Currock 29,000 16,675 29,000 0 ü COMPLETE Upperby Rd, York Gardens to Cant Crescent Upperby 38,253 24,143 38,253 0 ü COMPLETE Chesterholme Yewdale 27,538 11,779 27,538 0 Jan / Feb

Madam Banks Road, Dalston Dalston 13,000 5,672 13,000 0 Jan / Feb

Lowry Hill - Liddle Cls- Netherby St Belah 50,460 21,584 50,460 0 Jan / Feb

55 Knowfield Avenue Stanwix 20,282 20,223 20,282 0 ü COMPLETE Wigton Road 27,424 11,856 27,424 0 Feb / Mar

Lansdowne crescent Stanwix 25,336 10,909 25,336 0 Feb / Mar Beamount Rd. Upperby 15,652 7,903 10,000 -5,652 ü COMPLETE Carlisle LCWIP Various 0 0 0 0 To be revenue funded

Footway Maintenance Works Programme 330,000 88,250 344,348 14,348

Drainage Investigations Various 30,413 21,747 30,413 0 ONGOING

Wetheral - Jennet Croft and Croft Park Wetheral 10,000 4,284 10,000 0 TBC

Tait Street Junction Castle 2,500 1,069 2,500 0 Feb / Mar

Knowefield Avenue Stanwix 2,500 1,069 2,500 0 Jan / Feb

A69 Junction outside Bridge End Cottages Longtown 16,000 6,859 16,000 0 Nov / Dec Durdar to Red Cat Wetheral 12,500 8,950 9,000 -3,500 ü COMPLETE Appendix 4 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 2 11 13 £ 10

Merith Avenue Botcherby 8,275 4,792 8,275 0 ONGOING

Moorhouse to Burgh Dalston 65,000 30,415 65,000 0 ONGOING

Smithfield Houghton 25,632 11,048 25,632 0 TBC

Horse Home Farm, Gilsland Brampton 16,552 7,080 16,552 0 Jan / Feb

Houghton Houghton 16,560 7,091 16,560 0 Jan / Feb

Motorway Bridge to Garlands Estate Harraby 14,820 6,415 14,820 0 Jan / Feb

Gaitsgill Dalston 12,000 5,133 12,000 0 Jan / Feb

Mumps hall 18,665 15 18,665 0 Feb / Mar Little Bell Bridge 17,983 25,629 25,886 7,903 ü COMPLETE Gilsland near Thrope Farm. Brampton 13,600 5,817 13,600 0 Feb / Mar 56 South of Wreay Dalston 17,000 7,272 17,000 0 Feb / Mar

Drainage Maintenance Works Programme 300,000 154,687 304,403 4,403

Lower Viaduct Estate Road Castle 60,000 25,665 60,000 0 ONGOING

Various Locations Carlisle Various 15,000 6,416 15,000 0 ONGOING

Street Lighting Maintenance Works Programme 75,000 32,081 75,000 0

DEV. HIGHWAYS (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL TOTAL 1,634,658 582,051 1,658,656 23,998 Appendix 5 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 2 12 13

A7 Hardwick Circus Castle 20,000 1,662 20,000 0 DESIGN ONLY

Warwick Rd - Rosehill to J43 Botcherby 268,000 22,296 268,000 0 Feb / Mar

Scotland Rd - California to Garage Belah 62,000 5,152 62,000 0 Feb / Mar

Eden Bridge - Sands to Gardens (Footway) Stanwix 70,000 29,942 70,000 0 Slippage to 21/22 - Ongoing utility work

Juntion 42 RBT Wetheral 133,056 11,057 133,056 0 Feb / Mar

Non-Devolved Capital - Highways (PRN) 553,056 70,109 553,056 0

Crosby on Eden 25,000 6,431 25,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

57 C1013 Walton 56,000 4,679 56,000 0 Feb / Mar

Etterby 40,000 3,370 40,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

Petteril Bank 30,000 2,524 30,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

Wreay M6 60,000 5,009 60,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

Wreay School 35,000 14,994 35,000 0 Feb / Mar

Drainage Maintenance Works Programme 246,000 37,007 246,000 0

Scour Repairs Carlisle Various 20,000 0 20,000 0 ONGOING

Cattle Grid Repairs Carlisle Various 45,000 0 45,000 0 ONGOING

St Nicholas Rly Bridge 30,000 0 30,000 0 Network Rail works - CCC contribution

Vegetation Removal Carlisle Various 10,000 0 10,000 0 ONGOING

Chertsey Mount RW 50,000 0 50,000 0 Postponned 2021/22 Chertsey Bank RW 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 ü COMPLETE Appendix 5 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 2 12 13

Ruleholme Old - Assessment 20,000 0 20,000 0 ONGOING

Non-Devolved Capital - Bridges and Structures 185,000 0 185,000 0

B6264 Brampton Old Road - Houghton Road Houghtonto Motorway Bridge 25,000 10,694 25,000 0 Jan / Feb

Lansdowne Crescent Jct Stanwix 15,000 6,416 15,000 0 Jan / Feb

Carleton - Petrol Station to 30mph Wetheral 100,000 42,790 100,000 0 Jan / Feb

Mumpshall Bridge 38,000 16,254 38,100 100 Feb / Mar

Wetheral Green Wetheral 100,000 42,774 100,000 0 Feb / Mar

Gelt Hall Farm / Village Green, Castle Carrock 75,000 32,081 75,000 0 Jan / Feb

B5299 Dalston Road - Pirelli Factory Entrance Dalston 150,000 12,480 150,000 0 Feb / Mar 58 Storm Resilience Works 503,000 163,489 503,100 100

Footpath 103004 Beamount, Grinsdale 750 0 500 -250

Footpath 103004 Beamount 20,000 0 20,000 0

Footpath 109056 Carlisle 2,500 0 2,500 0

Footpath 109071 Carlisle 1,500 0 1,500 0

Footpath 109072 Carlisle 750 0 750 0

Footpath 109076 Carlisle 2,500 0 2,500 0

Footpath 109078 Carlisle 0 0 0 0

Footpath 109082 Carlisle 10,000 0 10,000 0

Footpath 120018 Kingmoor 0 0 0 0 Appendix 5 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 2 12 13

Footpath 129018 St Cuthbert Without 7,500 0 7,500 0

Footpath 132002 Stanwix 30,000 0 25,000 -5,000

Footpath 138008 Wetheral 3,000 0 3,000 0

Footpath 128010 Rockcliffe 0 0 0 0

Footpath 315015 Hunsonby 25,000 0 4,500 -20,500

Footpath 109088 Carlisle 1,000 0 4,500 3,500

Footpath 109073 Carlisle 1,750 0 4,500 2,750

Cumwhinton Survey 10,000 0 10,000 0

59 Improvements to Public ROW (Rights of way) 106,250 0 86,750 -19,500

NON-DEVOLVED HIGHWAYS CAPITAL BUDGET TOTAL 1,593,306 270,604 1,573,906 (19,400) This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 11

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE

Meeting date: 5 January 2020

From: Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP REPORT FOLLOWING MEETING HELD – 09 DECEMBER 2020

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report gives details of the meeting of the Highways and Transport Working Group (the Working Group) held on 9 December 2020 and presents HTWG recommendations to the Local Committee for approval. 1.2 The Local Committee is also asked to consider additional recommendations related to the matters considered by the Working Group.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The recommendations within this report relate to budgets and programmes that are devolved to this Local Committee for determination and delivery. 2.2 The policy position, links to corporate strategy, and the budgetary implications are set out in the individual HTWG reports previously circulated to Members.

3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 2020/21 Highways Budget/Programme Progress Report The Working Group recommends the Local Committee note the following: (1) the revenue and budget allocations for 2020/21 and the commitments and expenditure (recorded in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the report to the Working Group); (2) the programme progress information (as shown in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the report to the Working Group);

61 (3) the Highways Revenue budget has been split for use against various budget headings (as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report to the Working Group); (4) the devolved Capital and Additional devolved Capital budgets have been split for use against various budget headings (referred to in Appendices 2 and 4 of the report to Working Group); (5) the highways programme is very busy with a lot of work scheduled in the coming months and into the new year. This is also a busy time with winter maintenance, therefore, it is anticipated there may be some forced changes to the programme; (6) the aim remains to deliver the full programme of works within the financial year (end March 2021) and officers will continue to liaise with Local Members about any changes to work in their Electoral Division. 3.2 Traffic Regulation Orders Review: Variation Order 58 The Working Group recommends that: (1) following consideration of the representations which have been received to the statutory consultation and advertisement of The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Carlisle Urban and Rural Area) (Consolidation and Minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2001) Variation (No. 58) Order 20>< (“the Order”), and, having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (more specifically referred to in paragraph 7.2 of the report):- (a) Local Committee overrule the objections and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised in respect of the proposals for Rosegate, Aglionby; (b) Local Committee overrule the objection and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised in respect of the proposals for Broad Street, Carlisle; (c) Local Committee overrule the objections and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised in respect of proposals for Warwick Street, Carlisle (2) as no representations to the following proposals have been received, the Working Group, having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (which are more specifically referred to in paragraph 7.2 of the report) recommend that Local Committee agree that the following remaining restrictions proposed under the Order referred to in paragraph 3.2 (1) above, be brought into operation as advertised, namely to:

62 (a) introduce ‘No Loading and Unloading At Any Time’ restrictions on Bush Brow, Carlisle (b) introduce a ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicles, Except for Access’ restriction on Irthing Street/Short Street Back Lanes; (c) introduce ‘No Waiting 4pm to 10am Monday to Saturday inclusive’ in loading bay on Lowther Street, Carlisle; (d) introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions on the junction of St Peters Close and Lowry Hill Road; (e) introduce ‘Restriction of Waiting at School “Keep Clear” markings, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday’, outside Raughton Head School in Raughton Head; (f) introduce a ‘Prohibition of all vehicles’ on the access road to Tesco superstore Warwick Road, only at such times that there is a risk of flooding or the flood gates are being tested. 3.3 Ruleholme Old Bridge – Introduction of Prohibition of All Traffic Traffic Regulation Order The Working Group recommends that: (i) having considered the representations and objections received during the statutory advertisement and consultation; and (ii) having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of the report); and (iii) being satisfied that for preventing the likelihood of danger arising to persons or other traffic using the road specified in the Order that it is requisite that Section 3(1) of the 1984 Act (referred to in paragraph 7.3 of the report) should not apply; (iv) the Local Committee agree that The County of Cumbria (U1301 Ruleholme Old Bridge, near Brampton) (Prohibition of All Traffic) Order 20>< (“the Order”) be brought into operation as advertised. 3.4 Rosehill Parking Issues Affecting Durranhill and Surrounding Areas The Working Group recommends that the Local Committee note the report which is attached as Appendix 5. 3.5 Carlisle Parking Review Update The Working Group recommends that Local Committee supports the Programmes referred to in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report which is attached as Appendix 6.

63 4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The notes of the Working Group held on the 09 December 2020 are attached as Appendix 1 of this report, together with the recommendations from the Working Group which are summarised in Section 3 of this report. 4.2 The relevant Working Group reports have previously been circulated to members.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The options in respect each of the recommendations are set out in the original reports to the Working Group previously circulated to members.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The resource and value for money implications in respect each of the recommendations are set out in the original reports to the Working Group previously circulated to members.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The legal implications in respect to each of the recommendations are set out in the original reports to the Working Group previously circulated to members.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The Local Committee is asked to note, and agree as appropriate, the recommendations made by the Working Group and the supplementary information set out in the report.

Angela Jones Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure December 2020

APPENDICES Appendix 1 Notes of Highways and Transport Working Group 09 December 2020 Appendix 2 HTWG Report – 2020/21 Highways Budget/Programme Report Appendix 3 HTWG Report – Traffic Regulation Orders Review: Variation Order 58 Appendix 4 HTWG Report – Ruleholme Old Bridge – Introduction of Prohibition of all Traffic Traffic Regulation Order Appendix 5 HTWG Report – Rosehill Parking Issues Affecting Durranhill and Surrounding Areas Appendix 6 HTWG Report – Carlisle Parking Review Update

64 Electoral Divisions: All

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No

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

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Gareth Scott – Highways Network Manager Tel. 01228 227 422 E-mail [email protected]

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CARLISLE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

Minutes of a Virtual Meeting of the Carlisle Highways and Transport Working Group held on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 at 10.00 am.

PRESENT:

Mr R Watson (Chair)

Mr J Bell Mr S Higgs Mr RW Betton Mr J Mallinson (Vice-Chair) Mr N Christian Mrs V Tarbitt Dr S Haraldsen Mr C Weber

Also in Attendance:-

Mr K Crawley - Traffic Management Team Leader (East) Ms A Dodds - Traffic Management Officer Mr A Graham - Traffic Management Technician Mrs L Harker - Senior Democratic Services Officer Mr K Poole - City Engineer (Carlisle City Council) Mr G Scott - Local Area Highways Network Manager

16 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

There were no apologies for absence on this occasion.

17 MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting of the Working Group held on 8 October 2020 were confirmed as circulated.

18 2020/21 HIGHWAYS BUDGET/PROGRAMME PROGRESS REPORT

Members considered a report from the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which detailed the Highways Revenue, Devolved Capital and Non- Devolved Capital budget finance reports, combined with the highways programme progress information.

RECOMMENDED, that the following be noted:-

67 (1) the revenue and budget allocations for 2020/21 and the commitments and expenditure (recorded in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the report);

(2) the programme progress information (as shown in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5);

(3) the Highways Revenue budget has been split for use against various budget headings (as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report);

(4) the devolved Capital and Additional devolved Capital budgets have been split for use against various budget headings (referred to in Appendices 2 and 4 of the report);

(5) the highways programme is very busy with a lot of work scheduled in the coming months and into the new year. This is also a busy time with winter maintenance, therefore, it is anticipated there may be some forced changes to the programme;

(6) the aim remains to deliver the full programme of works within the financial year (end March 2021) and officers will continue to liaise with Local Members about any changes to work in their Electoral Division.

19 TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS REVIEW: VARIATION ORDER 58

Members received a report from the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which advised of the outcome of representations received in response to the statutory consultation and advertisement of The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Carlisle Urban and Rural Area) (Consolidation And Minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2001) Variation (No 58) Order 20><(“the Order”).

RECOMMENDED, that

(1) following consideration of the representations which have been received to the statutory consultation and advertisement of The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Carlisle Urban and Rural Area) (Consolidation and Minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2001) Variation (No. 58) Order 20>< (“the Order”), and, having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (more specifically referred to in paragraph 7.2 of the report):-

68 (a) Local Committee overrule the objections and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised in respect of the proposals for Rosegate, Aglionby;

(b) Local Committee overrule the objection and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised in respect of the proposals for Broad Street, Carlisle;

(2) Local Committee overrule the objections and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised in respect of proposals for Warwick Street, Carlisle

(3) as no representations to the following proposals have been received, the Working Group, having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (which are more specifically referred to in paragraph 7.2 of the report) recommend that Local Committee agree that the following remaining restrictions proposed under the Order be brought into operation as advertised, namely to:

(a) introduce ‘No Loading and Unloading At Any Time’ restrictions on Bush Brow, Carlisle

(b) introduce a ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicles, Except for Access’ restriction on Irthing Street/Short Street Back Lanes;

(d) introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions on the junction of St Peters Close and Lowry Hill Road;

(e) introduce ‘Restriction of Waiting at School “Keep Clear” markings, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday’, outside Raughton Head School in Raughton Head;

(f) introduce a ‘Prohibition of all vehicles’ on the access road to Tesco superstore Warwick Road, only at such times that there is a risk of flooding or the flood gates are being tested.

69 20 RULEHOLME OLD BRIDGE - INTRODUCTION OF PROHIBITION OF ALL TRAFFIC TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

The Working Group considered a report by the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which advised members of the outcome of the statutory advertisement and consultation on the proposed introduction of a Prohibition of all Traffic, Traffic Regulation Order on Ruleholme Old Bridge. It was explained that the proposed changes had been requested by Cumbria County Council Bridges Team following an assessment of the bridge.

RECOMMENDED, that

(1) having considered the representations and objections received during the statutory advertisement and consultation; and

(2) having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of the report); and

(3) being satisfied that for preventing the likelihood of danger arising to persons or other traffic using the road specified in the Order that it is requisite that Section 3(1) of the 1984 Act (referred to in paragraph 7.3 of the report) should not apply;

(4) the Local Committee agree that The County of Cumbria (U1301 Ruleholme Old Bridge, near Brampton) (Prohibition of All Traffic) Order 20><(“the Order”) be brought into operation as advertised.

21 ROSEHILL PARKING ISSUES AFFECTING DURRANHILL AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Members received a report from the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which provided an update on the situation regarding displaced parking around the Rosehill Industrial Estate that had occurred since the redevelopment of part of the estate to create a new pay and display car park and retail premises.

The Working Group noted that following initial inspections by the County Council earlier in the year further inspections of parking in the surrounding area had taken place in September and October 2020 which revealed that parking had increased again over the summer but had not returned to the levels seen before March 2020.

70 Members noted that one of the recommendations of the previous report included introducing no waiting at any time restrictions to the junctions between Wingate Road, Farlam Drive, Geltsdale Road and Hespeck Raise, to ensure that visibility was not obstructed and movements through the junctions could be carried out safely. Officers felt it was likely that parking would increase further in that part of the estate and proposed including those restrictions in the next Minor Amendments Traffic Order, highlighting that informal consultation for this Order was due to commence early in the new year.

In conclusion it was felt that parking in some of the residential streets surrounding Rosehill Industrial estate continued to be an issue for some residents. Whilst this parking was not generally considered to be causing road safety or congestion issues in the area, measures would be considered at a later date to ensure that junctions were kept free from parked vehicles to ensure that road safety was not compromised.

The local Member for Botcherby emphasised his concerns regarding this matter and felt the situation was much worse than what was reflected in the report and that excessive traffic in the area was causing a number of road safety issues. He raised the concerns of residents in the area which included the volume of vehicles parked on the motorway bridge, blocked residential driveways and cars parked on grass verges and asked for a commitment that those issues would be taken into consideration. Whilst he welcomed the introduction of the proposed parking restrictions he felt that more action and commitment was needed by the Authority.

During the course of discussion he highlighted the issues he had raised at the Planning Committee which had not been taken into consideration and felt that officers involved in those meetings should have had input into the recommendations..

Whilst the concerns were acknowledged officers explained their role was to provide a technical response to the consultation. The Working Group supported the officers decisions and explained that a protocol was being drawn up to afford members sight of any comments made by officers on future planning applications.

During the course of discussion a suggestion was made regarding a tripartite meeting involving representatives from Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council and the Developer. Members and officers felt that as this was primarily a car park issue it was not appropriate for such a meeting to be convened and it was suggested that the local Member discuss this matter further direct with the Developer.

During the course of discussion officers highlighted the effects the current pandemic could have had on the situation. It was felt the area might be less congested because of empty buildings due to lockdown and people working from home and it was, therefore, agreed that the situation would be monitored in the future.

RECOMMENDED, that the report be noted.

71 22 CARLISLE PARKING REVIEW UPDATE

The Working Group considered a report by the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which provided an update to the Zone Parking Reviews that were commenced seven years ago to bring all of the parking zones up to date and address changes that had occurred in parking demand in Carlisle since the zones were initially introduced in the 1990s.

Members were informed of the work that had taken place to date and provided details of further changes that would need to take place over the next five years to ensure that the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Carlisle effectively met the demands for the city and the management of parking by the County Council as the Traffic Authority.

With regards to the Schedule of Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Orders it was confirmed that:

(a) Wetheral – this was the result of a planning application and would be an extension to the speed limit on Plains Road;

(b) Cumwhinton – the position of the 30 mph from the motorway junction be moved closer to the village to be more effective; both schemes would be funded by the appropriate Developer;

The local Member for Longtown asked for further information regarding the proposed 30 mph speed limit in Lanercost and officers confirmed an initial outline assessment had been undertaken but nothing had been determined to date.

During the course of discussion the local Member for Longtown raised the concerns of a resident regarding the Naworth junction on the A69. Whilst it was acknowledged this stretch of carriageway was not the responsibility of the County Council it was confirmed this matter had been discussed at a recent meeting of the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership’s CRASH Group and had been referred to Road Link for further investigation.

The local Member for Botcherby asked if there were any speed limit review proposals for Walkmill Crescent and Victoria Road. It was confirmed that Victoria Road currently had a 20 mph speed limit and this was monitored regularly; further discussions regarding Walkmill Crescent would take place direct with the local Member.

72 During the course of discussion the local Member for Botcherby raised concerns he had received from constituents regarding the size of type used on parking enforcement signs. The Traffic Management Team Leader confirmed all signs were compliant with the current regulations but asked that any defects be referred to him for further investigation.

RECOMMENDED, that Local Committee supports the Programmes referred to in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report.

23 REVIEW OF FORWARD PLAN

The Forward Plan was noted. It was agreed that:-

(1) a report regarding the 2021/22 Budget Recommendations be added to the February 2021 meeting;

(2) 2020/21 Minor Amendments and 2020/21 Speed Limits Review scheduled for April be split into two separate reports.

24 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

It was noted that the next meeting of the Working Group would take place virtually on Wednesday 10 February 2021 at 10.00 am.

The meeting ended at 11.00 am

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CARLISLE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

Meeting date: 09 December 2020

From: Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

2020/21 HIGHWAYS BUDGET / PROGRAMME PROGRESS REPORT

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report presents to the Carlisle Highways and Transport Working Group (the “HTWG”) the Highways Revenue, Devolved Capital and Non-Devolved Capital Budget finance reports, combined with the highways programme progress information, as detailed in the attached appendices.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The Carlisle Local Committee’s devolved 2020/21 Cash Limited Budget was determined by the County Council on 13 February 2020. The Local Committee is able to vire funding between budget lines during the course of the financial year, subject to Corporate Policy and Service Standards. The Local Committee is not able to vire funding from capital budgets into revenue budgets. 2.2 The allocated Highways Revenue budget for 2020/21 is £1,366,694. The available budget has been increased due to the underspend of £8,791 in 2019/20. The available Highways REVENUE budget for 2020/21 is therefore £1,375,485. 2.3 The allocated Devolved Highways Capital budget for 2020/21 is £3,290,000. The available budget has been increased due to the slippage of £53,975 in 2019/20. The available Devolved Highways CAPITAL budget for 2020/21 is therefore £3,343,975. 2.4 The Non-devolved Highways CAPITAL budget for 2020/21 is £1,470,460. 2.5 The Highways Devolved (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL budget for 2020/21 is £1,704,658.

75 2.6 The Highways Non-devolved Highways (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL budget is £1,593,250.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

4.0 BACKGROUND

76 Works ordered against the non-devolved highways capital programme will include works on the Principal Road Network (PRN), Engineering Safety Schemes (ESS), Priority Transport Improvement Schemes and Bridges and Structures. 4.4 In the Chancellor’s budget statement on 11th March 2020 an additional £500m per year for the next 5 years was announced. This funding for Local Highway authorities is aimed at fixing potholes and can be used to undertake longer-term works or works that prevent defects forming. 4.5 The (ADDITIONAL) devolved CAPITAL for 2020/21 is £1,704,658. Forecast outturn figures and comments on programme progress are shown in Appendix 4. Works ordered against the (Additional) devolved Capital budget are delivered through a combination of in-house construction teams and external framework contractors, notably for machine-laid road surfacing work. 4.6 The (ADDITIONAL) non-devolved CAPITAL for 2020/21 is £1,593,250. Forecast outturn figures and comments on programme progress are shown in Appendix 5. Works ordered against the (Additional) non-devolved Capital budget are delivered through a combination of in-house construction teams and external framework contractors, notably for machine-laid road surfacing work.

5.0 OPTIONS

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The Local Committee budgets as indicated in Appendix 1 and 2 were approved by Council in February 2020. 6.2 The 2020/21 Highways Revenue budget is forecasting an overspend of £63,503 which is under review. 6.3 The 2020/21 Devolved Highways Capital budget is forecasting an overspend of £60,939 (1.8%). 6.4 The 2020/21 (Additional) Devolved Highways Capital budget is forecasting an overspend of £10,759 (0.6%).

77 7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The 2020/21 Highways Revenue budget is forecasting an overspend of £63,503 which is under review. 8.2 The 2020/21 Devolved Highways Capital budget is forecasting an underspend of £60,939 (0.3%). 8.3 The 2020/21 (Additional) Devolved Highways Capital budget is forecasting an overspend of £10,759 (1.4%). Angela Jones Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

November 2020

APPENDICES

Electoral Divisions: All

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No

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

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant Overview N/A and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

78 Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below. Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been undertaken? No

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Gareth Scott – Highways Network Manager Tel. 01228 227 422 E-mail [email protected]

79 This page is intentionally left blank Appendix 1 - 2020/21 Highways REVENUE Report

Revenue Committed Spend Variance RAG Comments Budget Budget Forecast 3 4 8 9

Carriageway Maintenance 732,694 615,983 749,988 17,294 ONGOING

Lighting Maintenance 230,000 118,980 230,000 0 ONGOING

Drainage Maintenance 180,000 106,221 235,000 55,000 UNDER REVIEW

Traffic Signal Maintenance 100,000 104,108 100,000 0 ONGOING

Verge Maintenance 59,000 42,613 59,000 0 ONGOING (Reduced - see below)

→ Weed Spraying (x3) 36,000 36,000 36,000 from verge maintenance

Road Marking Maintenance 29,000 17,936 29,000 0 ONGOING 2019/20 Underspend 8,791 0 0 -8,791 ü COMPLETE 81

HIGHWAYS REVENUE BUDGET TOTAL 1,375,485 1,041,840 1,438,988 63,503 Appendix 2 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 11 £ 10 12

HCSI Repair Teams - Footways Various 240,000 228,497 240,000 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Carriageway Various 180,000 170,723 180,000 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Drainage Various 30,000 28,500 30,000 0 ONGOING

Indentified Defects Planned Works Programme (NPRN) 450,000 427,720 450,000 0

Investigation and Testing Various 30,000 18,136 30,000 0 ONGOING Moorhouse to Thurstonfield 56,735 56,735 56,735 0 ü COMPLETE Edgehill Road-PennineWay-Ph 1 Arnside Rd to Silverdale Rd 77,463 92,184 92,184 14,721 ü COMPLETE Upperby Road - Ridley Road to Embleton Road 139,259 142,823 142,823 3,564 ONGOING

Tranquil Otter 56,123 54,546 54,546 -1,577 COMPLETE

82 ü High Cross Street Cobblestones 24,720 10,865 24,720 0 UNDER REVIEW

Mayfield Avenue Carlisle 45,719 0 25,000 -20,719 Nov / Dec Cumwhinton Road - Approach to Garlands Road mini roundabout 49,323 49,323 49,323 0 ü COMPLETE Dunmail Drive-Wigton Road to Borrowdale Road 63,820 5,062 63,820 0 Dec / Jan Durranhill Road - Botcherby Avenue to Eastern Way Roundabout 86,838 86,838 86,838 0 ü COMPLETE Structural Carriageway Works Programme 630,000 516,512 625,989 -4,011

Pre Surface Treatment Patching Various 465,000 465,604 465,604 604 ü COMPLETE Pre-surface Treatment Works Programme 465,000 465,604 465,604 604

Surface Treatment Various 700,000 750,128 750,128 50,128 UNDER REVIEW Appendix 2 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 11 £ 10 12

Surface Treatment Works Programme 700,000 750,128 750,128 50,128

Surface Sealing Various 120,000 111,844 112,000 -8,000 ü COMPLETE Surface Sealing Work Programme 120,000 111,844 112,000 -8,000

Minor Footway Repairs Various 60,000 20,372 60,000 0 ONGOING

Minor Tree Works Various 30,000 20,064 30,000 0 ONGOING Hardening of grass verges Various 40,000 40,494 40,494 494 ü COMPLETE

83 Tree Pit Improvements Various 26,399 16,104 26,399 0 ONGOING Denton St - Norfolk St to Collingwood StreetDenton Holme 19,701 10,798 10,500 -9,201 ü COMPLETE Kingmoor Junior School Belah 10,000 16,816 10,000 0 ü COMPLETE Ferguson Road Denton Holme 12,000 11,104 12,000 0 Feb / Mar

St Cuthberts Lane Castle 30,000 18,585 30,000 0 ONGOING Scotch Street/English Street Castle 15,000 14,449 15,000 0 ü COMPLETE Holmrook Yewdale 16,000 16,054 16,000 0 ü COMPLETE Denton Street - Outside the Bingo Denton Holme 21,040 24,418 24,418 3,378 ü COMPLETE Denton St - Metcalfe to Graham St Denton Holme 22,830 35,430 35,430 12,600 ü COMPLETE Knowefield Avenue Stanwix 16,576 19,791 19,791 3,215 ü COMPLETE Brunton Avenue Phase 2 Castle 20,645 19,994 20,645 0 Jan / Feb Petteril Bank Road Harraby South 10,000 9,549 8,000 -2,000 ü COMPLETE Netherby Street Longtown 19,709 11,253 15,000 -4,709 Nov / Dec Appendix 2 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 11 £ 10 12 Cairn Wood 13 To 30 Corby and Hayton 30,100 31,449 32,066 1,966 ü COMPLETE Footway Maintenance Works Programme 400,000 336,723 405,743 8,486

Minor Drainage Repairs Various 45,000 32,617 45,000 0 ONGOING Replacement of Integral Gullies Various 30,000 30,150 30,000 0 ü COMPLETE Ditching works to alleviate flooding Various 20,000 8,554 20,000 0 ONGOING

Cumrew Corby and Hayton 6,000 6,140 6,000 0 Feb / Mar

Hudbeck 6,000 5,020 6,000 0 ONGOING Little Bell Bridge 23,557 28,446 28,446 4,889 ü COMPLETE Barlane Cottage Barclose Scaleby Houghton 19,443 8,612 13,000 -6,443 COMPLETE

84 ü Cambeck Hill Brampton 105,000 44,912 105,000 0 ONGOING Brisco Hill Old Road Longtown Longtown 25,000 29,185 29,000 4,000 ü COMPLETE Drainage Maintenance Works Programme 280,000 193,636 282,446 2,446

Local Area Improvement Various Various 20,567 0 20,567 0 ONGOING Illuminated Sign Refurbishment Various 5,000 5,484 5,484 484 ü COMPLETE Structural Testing Various 5,000 5,000 5,416 416 ü COMPLETE Green Croft Brampton Brampton 15,200 13,363 13,363 -1,837 ONGOING

Stanley Road Brampton Brampton 20,100 23,770 23,770 3,670 ONGOING

Well Lane, Church Street, Kells Place Stanwix 37,033 17,125 27,125 -9,908 ONGOING

Sanderson Close Belah 22,100 18,167 18,167 -3,933 ONGOING Appendix 2 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 11 £ 10 12

Street Lighting Maintenance Works Programme 125,000 82,909 113,891 -11,109

Annual Review of Signs, Lines and TROs Various 48,647 3,237 48,647 0 ONGOING

Cycling and Walking Initiatives Various 10,000 0 10,000 0 ONGOING

Minor Local Safety Schemes Various 27,353 818 25,000 -2,353 ONGOING Speed Limit Reviews Various 5,000 7,137 7,137 2,137 ü COMPLETE Harraby to Rosehill Cycle Link Harraby North 10,000 12,171 10,000 0 ü COMPLETE Rural Sign Review Various 15,000 16,282 16,282 1,282 ü COMPLETE

85 Improvements to / upgrade of Infrastructure atVarious Bus Stops 4,000 1,710 4,000 0 ONGOING

Minor Improvements Works Programme 120,000 41,355 121,066 1,066

Crosby on Eden Houghton 15,975 40,367 40,367 24,392 ü COMPLETE Civic Centre Castle 18,064 0 15,000 -3,064 UNDER REVIEW

2019/20 Schemes 34,039 40,367 55,367 21,328

DEVOLVED HIGHWAYS CAPITAL BUDGET TOTAL 3,343,975 2,966,797 3,382,235 60,939 Appendix 3 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 7 10 11

HCSI Repair Teams - Footways Various 10,000 5,438 10,000 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Carriageway Various 10,000 4,478 10,000 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Drainage Various 10,000 4,505 10,000 0 ONGOING

Indentified Defects Planned Works Programme (PRN) 30,000 14,421 30,000 0

The Crescent- Warwick Rd to Botchergate Castle 25,000 26,322 25,000 0 Feb / Mar

Junction 42 Roundabout Wetheral 24,086 24,086 24,086 0 Feb / Mar A595 Wigton Road - Church Street to Bower StreetCastle 244,444 239,500 239,500 -4,944 ü COMPLETE A7 Spencer St - Lonsdale St to Warwick Rd Castle 85,000 85,144 85,144 144 ü COMPLETE Non-Devolved Capital - Highways (PRN) 378,530 375,052 373,730 -4,800 86

Botcherby Bridge Botcherby 0 0 0 0 ü COMPLETE Dodgson Ford Town F/B 30,000 30,000 30,000 0 In river works complete new bridge (OCT)

Embankment next to Faulds Bridge 15,000 15,000 15,000 0 Postponed until 2021/21

Culvert Repairs Various 15,000 15,000 15,000 0 ONGOING

Scour Repairs Various 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 ONGOING

Parapet Repairs Various 25,000 25,000 25,000 0 ONGOING

Retaining Walls Various 30,000 30,000 30,000 0 ONGOING

Cattle Grids Repairs Various 5,000 5,000 5,000 0 ONGOING

Holmehead Irish Ford 50,000 50,000 50,000 0 Under investigation

West Tower Street parapets Castle 50,000 50,000 50,000 0 Feb / Mar Appendix 3 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 7 10 11

Gelt High Bridge 15,000 15,000 15,000 0 Ground Investigation and design this year

Non-Devolved Capital - Bridges and Structures 245,000 245,000 245,000 0

Geo Way/Victoria Place Castle 35,000 35,000 35,000 0

Non-Devolved Captial - Traffic Signals 35,000 35,000 35,000 0

Warwick Road Botcherby 336,595 336,595 336,595 0

Newby Warwick 300,000 300,000 300,000 0

87 Infrastructure Recovery Programme 636,595 636,595 636,595 0

A689 Parkhouse Rbt - Resurfacing Dalston - - - - To be delivered by the CNDR Contract

A6071 Gretna M6 Guards Mill J45 - ResurfacingLongtown - - - - To be delivered by the CNDR Contract

A6071 Mill Hill Railway - Structural Repairs Longtown - - - - To be delivered by the CNDR Contract

CNDR Network - - - -

DfT pothole funding Various 175,335 175,335 175,335 0

DfT Pothole Fund Total 175,335 175,335 175,335 0

NON-DEVOLVED HIGHWAYS CAPITAL BUDGET TOTAL 1,470,460 1,466,982 1,465,660 -4,800 Appendix 4 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 11 £ 10

HCSI Repair Teams - Footways Various 42,484 18,133 42,484 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Carriageway Various 31,863 13,600 31,863 0 ONGOING

HCSI Repair Teams - Drainage Various 5,311 2,267 5,311 0 ONGOING

Identified Defects Planned Works Programme 79,658 34,000 79,658 0

(Ext) Moorhouse to Thurstonfield 143,265 168,197 168,197 24,932 ü COMPLETE (Ext) Upperby Road - Ridley Road to MillholmeUpperby 91,144 91,144 91,144 0 ONGOING

(Ext) High Cross Street Cobblestones Brampton 15,000 0 15,000 0 UNDER REVIEW (Ext) Durranhill Road - Botcherby Avenue to BotcherbyWarwick road 78,854 82,407 82,407 3,553 ü COMPLETE Longrigg to Cays House 100,000 0 100,000 0 Feb / Mar 88 A6071 to Wellknowerigg Xrds P1 99,050 0 99,050 0 Feb / Mar

Oakshaw Hill & Laws Hall, Easton 64,000 0 64,000 0 TBA

Friar Waingate Bridge 32,000 0 0 -32,000 Postponed until 2021/21

Upperby Road - St Nin/Lamb St Junc Upperby 51,687 51,687 51,687 0 ONGOING

Wetheral Shields to Froddle Crook P1 75,000 0 75,000 0 Jan / Feb

Structural Carriageway Works Programme 750,000 393,435 746,485 -3,515

Pre Surface Treatment Patching Various 100,000 0 100,000 0 ONGOING

Pre-surface Treatment Works Programme 100,000 0 100,000 0

Additional Tree works 70,000 0 70,000 0 ONGOING Appendix 4 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 11 £ 10

Brampton Rd 217 to 131 Stanwix 50,055 0 50,055 0 Jan / Feb

Boundary Rd 76 to Millholme Currock 12,000 0 12,000 0 Feb/Mar

St Aiden's Rd Botcherby 21,000 0 21,000 0 Jan / Feb (Ext) Boundary Rd Millholme to Harrold St Currock 29,000 29,000 29,000 0 ü COMPLETE Upperby Rd, York Gardens to Cant Crescent Upperby 38,075 38,075 38,075 0 ü COMPLETE Chesterholme Yewdale 27,538 0 27,538 0 Jan / Feb

Madam Banks Road, Dalston Dalston 13,000 0 13,000 0 Jan / Feb

Lowry Hill - Liddle Cls- Netherby St Belah 50,460 0 50,460 0 Jan / Feb

89 Knowfield Avenue Stanwix 20,282 20,282 20,282 0 ü COMPLETE Wigton Road 27,424 0 27,424 0 Feb / Mar

Lansdowne crescent Stanwix 25,336 0 25,336 0 Feb / Mar Beamount Rd. Upperby 15,830 7,361 15,830 0 ü COMPLETE Carlisle LCWIP Various 0 0 15,830 15,830 Feb / Mar

Footway Maintenance Works Programme 400,000 67,075 415,830 15,830

Drainage Investigations Various 30,413 23,228 30,413 0 ONGOING

Wetheral - Jennet Croft and Croft Park Wetheral 10,000 0 10,000 0 TBC

Tait Street Junction Castle 2,500 0 2,500 0 Feb / Mar

Knowefield Avenue Stanwix 2,500 0 2,500 0 Jan / Feb

A69 Junction outside Bridge End Cottages Longtown 16,000 0 16,000 0 Nov / Dec Durdar to Red Cat Wetheral 12,500 5,468 10,944 -1,556 ü COMPLETE Appendix 4 - 2020/21 Highways Devolved (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 5 7 8 11 £ 10

Merith Avenue Botcherby 8,275 5,555 8,275 0 ONGOING

Moorhouse to Burgh Dalston 65,000 60,979 65,000 0 ONGOING

Smithfield Houghton 25,632 0 25,632 0 TBC

Horse Home Farm, Gilsland Brampton 16,552 0 16,552 0 Jan / Feb

Houghton Houghton 16,560 0 16,560 0 Jan / Feb

Motorway Bridge to Garlands Estate Harraby 14,820 0 14,820 0 Jan / Feb

Gaitsgill Dalston 12,000 0 12,000 0 Jan / Feb

Mumps hall 18,665 0 18,665 0 Feb / Mar Little Bell Bridge 17,983 17,983 17,983 0 ü COMPLETE Gilsland near Thrope Farm. Brampton 13,600 0 13,600 0 Feb / Mar 90 South of Wreay Dalston 17,000 0 17,000 0 Feb / Mar

Drainage Maintenance Works Programme 300,000 113,213 298,444 -1,556

Lower Viaduct Estate Road Castle 60,000 25,665 60,000 0 ONGOING

Various Locations Carlisle Various 15,000 6,416 15,000 0 ONGOING

Street Lighting Maintenance Works Programme 75,000 32,081 75,000 0

DEV. HIGHWAYS (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL TOTAL 1,704,658 639,803 1,715,417 10,759 Appendix 5 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 7 10 11

A7 Hardwick Circus Castle 20,000 1,661 20,000 0 DESIGN ONLY

Warwick Rd - Rosehill to J43 Botcherby 268,000 22,270 268,000 0 Feb / Mar

Scotland Rd - California to Garage Belah 62,000 5,152 62,000 0 Feb / Mar

Eden Bridge - Sands to Gardens (Footway) Stanwix 70,000 29,942 70,000 0 Dependant on current diversion

Juntion 42 RBT Wetheral 133,000 11,057 133,000 0 Feb / Mar

Non-Devolved Capital - Highways (PRN) 553,000 70,082 553,000 0

Crosby on Eden 25,000 6,401 25,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

91 C1013 Walton 56,000 0 56,000 0 Feb / Mar

Etterby 40,000 0 40,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

Petteril Bank 30,000 0 30,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

Wreay M6 60,000 0 60,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

Wreay School 35,000 14,979 35,000 0 UNDER REVIEW

Drainage Maintenance Works Programme 246,000 21,380 246,000 0

Scour Repairs Carlisle Various 20,000 0 20,000 0 ONGOING

Cattle Grid Repairs Carlisle Various 45,000 0 45,000 0 ONGOING

St Nicholas Rly Bridge 30,000 0 30,000 0 Network Rail works - CCC contribution

Vegetation Removal Carlisle Various 10,000 0 10,000 0 ONGOING

Chertsey Mount RW 50,000 0 50,000 0 Postponned 2021/22 Chertsey Bank RW 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 ü COMPLETE Appendix 5 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 7 10 11

Ruleholme Old - Assessment 20,000 0 20,000 0 ONGOING

Non-Devolved Capital - Bridges and Structures 185,000 0 185,000 0

B6264 Brampton Old Road - Houghton Road Houghtonto Motorway Bridge 25,000 0 25,000 0 Jan / Feb

Lansdowne Crescent Jct Stanwix 15,000 0 15,000 0 Jan / Feb

Carleton - Petrol Station to 30mph Wetheral 100,000 0 100,000 0 Jan / Feb

Mumpshall Bridge 38,000 0 38,000 0 Feb / Mar

Wetheral Green Wetheral 100,000 0 100,000 0 Feb / Mar

Gelt Hall Farm / Village Green, Castle Carrock 75,000 0 75,000 0 Jan / Feb

B5299 Dalston Road - Pirelli Factory Entrance Dalston 150,000 0 150,000 0 Feb / Mar 92 Storm Resilience Works 503,000 0 503,000 0

Footpath 103004 Beamount, Grinsdale 750 0 500 -250

Footpath 103004 Beamount 20,000 0 20,000 0

Footpath 109056 Carlisle 2,500 0 2,500 0

Footpath 109071 Carlisle 1,500 0 1,500 0

Footpath 109072 Carlisle 750 0 750 0

Footpath 109076 Carlisle 2,500 0 2,500 0

Footpath 109078 Carlisle 0 0 0 0

Footpath 109082 Carlisle 10,000 0 10,000 0

Footpath 120018 Kingmoor 0 0 0 0 Appendix 5 - 2020/21 Non-Devolved Highways (ADDITIONAL) CAPITAL Report

Electoral Committed Spend Capital Budget Variance RAG Comments Division Budget Forecast 7 10 11

Footpath 129018 St Cuthbert Without 7,500 0 7,500 0

Footpath 132002 Stanwix 30,000 0 25,000 -5,000

Footpath 138008 Wetheral 3,000 0 3,000 0

Footpath 128010 Rockcliffe 0 0 0 0

Footpath 315015 Hunsonby 25,000 0 4,500 20,500 *NEW*

Footpath 109088 Carlisle 1,000 0 4,500 -3,500 *NEW*

Footpath 109073 Carlisle 1,750 0 4,500 -2,750 *NEW*

Improvements to Public ROW (Rights of way) 106,250 0 86,750 9,000 93

NON-DEVOLVED HIGHWAYS CAPITAL BUDGET TOTAL 1,593,250 91,462 1,573,750 9,000 This page is intentionally left blank APPENDIX 3

CARLISLE HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

Meeting date: 9 December 2020

From: Executive Director – Economy & Infrastructure

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS REVIEW: VARIATION ORDER 58

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report advises Members of the Carlisle Highways Working Group (“the Working Group”), of the outcome of representations received in response to the statutory consultation and advertisement of The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Carlisle Urban and Rural Area) (Consolidation And Minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2001) Variation (No. 58) Order 20><(“the Order”) 1.2 A copy of the Notice which summarises the restrictions which are proposed to be introduced under the Order is attached as Appendix 1. 1.3 Plans showing the proposed restrictions are attached as Appendix 2; 1.4 The consultation responses are included as Appendix 3 and 1.5 A copy of the Council’s statement of reasons for proposing to make the Order, is attached as Appendix 4

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 In considering any implications, members must consider if the proposals impact on the Council Plan, including supporting delivery of Community Strategy and Council Plan priorities, specifically  To safeguard children, and ensure that Cumbria is a great place to be a child and grow up  To enable communities to live safely and shape services locally  To provide safe and well maintained roads and an effective transport network 2.2 No significant equality implications have been identified at this stage, and the statutory processes provide the mechanisms for any Equality Issues to be raised and aired.

95 3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 The Working Group is being asked to consider the representations which have been received to the statutory consultation and advertisement of The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Carlisle Urban and Rural Area) (Consolidation and Minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2001) Variation (No. 58) Order 20>< (“the Order”), and, having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which are more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of this report: - 3.1.1 In respect of the proposals for Rosegate, Aglionby – to recommend that Local Committee overrule the objections and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised. 3.1.2 In respect of the proposals for Broad Street, Carlisle – to recommend that Local Committee overrule the objection and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised. 3.1.3 In respect of proposals for Warwick Street, Carlisle- to recommend that Local Committee overrule the objections and agree that the restrictions be implemented as advertised. 3.2 As no representations to the following proposals have been received, the Working Group, having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which are more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of this report recommend that Local Committee agree that the following remaining restrictions proposed under the Order be brought into operation as advertised, namely to: a) Introduce ‘No Loading and Unloading At Any Time’ restrictions on Bush Brow, Carlisle. b) Introduce a ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicles, Except for Access’ restriction on Irthing Street/Short Street Back Lanes. c) Introduce ‘No Waiting 4pm to 10am Monday to Saturday inclusive’ in loading bay on Lowther Street, Carlisle d) Introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions on the junction of St Peters Close and Lowry Hill Road. e) Introduce ‘Restriction of Waiting at School “Keep Clear” markings, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday’, outside Raughton Head School in Raughton Head. f) Introduce a ‘Prohibition of all vehicles’ on the access road to Tesco superstore Warwick Road, only at such times that there is a risk of flooding or the flood gates are being tested.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 There are ongoing requests for Traffic Regulation Orders which are recorded and progressed as a package of work. The statutory consultation for the Order includes the following proposed schemes:

96  Rosegate, Aglionby- Introduce a section ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ (double yellow line) restrictions. This proposal aims to improve visibility from the Rosegate Junction.  Broad Street, Carlisle- Introduce a new disc parking bay in the vicinity of number 68 Broad Street, to improve parking capacity on the street.  Bush Brow, Carlisle- Introduce ‘No Loading or Unloading At Any Time’ restrictions. This proposal aims to prevent obstruction of the carriageway by parked vehicles.  Irthing Street/Short Street back lane- Introduce a ‘Prohibition of motor vehicles, except for access’, to reduce rat running and inappropriate parking.  Lowther Street- Introduce a ‘No Waiting 4pm to 10am Monday to Saturday inclusive’ in the loading bay within the bus lane. This is to prevent the bus lane being blocked by parked vehicles outside of the loading bay operating hours.  Raughton Head- introduce ‘Restriction of Waiting at School “Keep Clear” markings, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday’, to keep the carriageway clear for the safety of pupils and school transport.  St Peters Close- introduce ‘no waiting at any time restrictions’ on the junction of St Peters Close and Lowry Hill road. This proposal aims to ensure visibility is maintained for vehicles exiting St Peters Close on to Lowry Hill Road.  Tesco, Warwick Road- Introduce ‘Prohibition of all vehicles’ on the access road to Tesco superstore Warwick Road, only at such times that there is a risk of flooding or the flood gates are being tested.  Warwick Street, Carlisle- Introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ (Double yellow lines) and ‘No Loading and Unloading At Any Time’ on a section of Warwick Street. These restrictions are proposed to bring the legal order in line with the restrictions that are already in place as part of a restricted zone. 4.2 Following informal consultation, statutory advertisement and consultation has been undertaken and the following proposals have received comments, which are included with Officer comments and recommendations as part of Appendix 3: 4.2.1 Rosegate, Aglionby; This proposal received 2 objections and 7 letters of support. The first objection was from a resident who believes the restrictions are a waste of money and not necessary. The second objection was also from a resident who does not believe vehicles parked in this location cause a problem. The recommendation here is to implement the proposal as advertised, to ensure pedestrians can access the footway and driver’s visibility is not reduced when exiting Rosegate. 4.2.2 Broad Street, Carlisle This proposal received one objection and two letters of support including a petition of 14 signatures supporting the proposals. The objection is from a resident who suggests they will not be able to

97 access their property if a disc parking space is provided and visibility for other road users, using the side road, would be impacted by the parking provision. The recommendation here is to implement the proposal as advertised. There is 6 metres length between the tree and the dropped kerb for the garage access. This is the length that would be provided for one parking space. The new disc parking space would not impact on the existing established access. 4.2.3 Warwick Street, Carlisle This proposal received one query and two objections. Both objections object to the proposal of No Waiting At Any Time and No Loading and Unloading running across their driveways as they wish to continue to park a vehicle there. Warwick Street recently became part of the historic core restricted zone, in a restricted zone, vehicles are only permitted to park in marked bays. This section of Warwick Street was omitted from the legal order and this legal order is bring the legal order in line with what restrictions are already in place. As a result, the recommendation here is to implement the proposal as advertised. 4.3 No responses were received to the other proposals, so the recommendation is to implement them as advertised.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Working Group could recommend that Local Committee;

 agree the Recommendations at paragraph 3.1 and 3.2 of this Report.  decide not to agree the Recommendations at paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 of this Report.  Agree that VO 58 be brought into force to an extent that differs to that recommended in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 (providing that the extent of the restrictions proposed to be introduced are less onerous than that which was advertised).

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The estimated costs for implementation of the restrictions in this order are £2,000. It is unlikely that these works will be completed before the end of this financial year. The costs of implementation will be met from the Signs, Lines and TROs element of the 2021/22 Capital Devolved Budget.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

98 reasons specified at sections 1(1)(a), (c) and (f) of the 1984 Act, as set out further in the attached Statement of Reasons which is attached as Appendix 4, namely: - (a) For avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the roads or any other roads or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, or (c) For facilitating the passage on the roads or any other roads of any class of traffic (including pedestrians); of (f) for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the roads runs. 7.2 Under Section 122(2), the matters which must be taken into account in exercising that duty are: - (a) The desirability of securing and maintaining reasonable access to premises; (b) The effect on amenities of an area; (c) The national air quality strategy prepared under section 80 of the Environment Act 1995; (d) The importance of facilitating the passage of public service vehicles and of securing the safety and convenience of persons using or desiring to use such vehicles; and (e) Any other matters appearing to the authority to be relevant. 7.3 Local Committees may, pursuant to Part 2D, paragraph 5.1.2 g) of the Constitution, approve the making of traffic regulation orders in accordance with powers under Parts I, II and IV of the Road Traffic Regulation act 1984, except for the making of Traffic Regulation Orders which involve the introduction for on-street residents permits, which are delegated to the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure subject to a decision of the appropriate member body to introduce such charges.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 This report informs the Working Group of the responses following statutory consultation and advertisement of the Order. 8.2 Three of the proposals received objections and these are detailed in section 4.2. The Working Group is asked to recommend to Local Committee to overrule these objections and introduce the Order as advertised. Angela Jones Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

December 2020

99 APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – VO 58 Legal Notice Appendix 2 - Location Plans Appendix 3 - Consultation responses Appendix 4 - Statement of Reasons

Electoral Divisions: Belah, Botcherby, Castle, Dalston & Burgh, Wetheral

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No

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

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

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

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

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Abigail Dodds [email protected] 07917747174

100 APPENDIX 1

THE COUNTY OF CUMBRIA (VARIOUS ROADS, CARLISLE URBAN AND RURAL AREA)(CONSOLIDATION AND MINOR AMENDMENT OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) (ORDER 2001) VARIATION (NO. 58) ORDER 20><

1. The Cumbria County Council hereby give notice it proposes to make the above Order under Sections 1, 2, 19, 32, 3 5, 35A, 38, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 53 and 64 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

2. The effect of the proposed Order will be to : -

(a) Introduce “No Waiting At Any Time” restrictions on parts of the U1177 and Rose Gate in Aglionby, St Peter’s Close and Warwick Street (28m extension), Carlisle;

(b) Introduce “No Loading/Unloading At Any Time” restrictions on parts of Bush Brow and Warwick Street, Carlisle;

(c) Introduce “Restriction of Waiting At School “Keep Clear” markings, 8.00 am – 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday” on the south-west side of the C2049 for Raughton Head School;

(d) Introduce an 18m length of “No Waiting between 4 pm on one day and 10 am the following day, Monday to Saturday inclusive”, on the west side of Lowther Street, Carlisle (outside Nos. 37-39 Lowther Street);

(e) Introduce a “Prohibition of Motor Vehicles, Except for Access” restriction on Irthing Street/Short Street Back Lanes. Exemptions in the Order will allow access for emergency services, post office vehicles and contractors, undertakers and conveyance of persons, goods or merchandise to or from any land or premises situated on or adjacent to those lengths of road

(f) Introduce a “Prohibition of all Vehicles” restriction for vehicles on the Tesco access road, off Warwick Road only at such times as there is a risk of flooding or when the flood gates are being tested;

(g) Introduce “Designated parking places” disc parking for a length of 6 metres on Broad Street, Carlisle between the hours of 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 6pm Saturday (Residents of Zone B Exempt);

(h) Make minor amendments to the Order which do not affect the restrictions “on the ground”.

PLEASE REFER TO THE DOCUMENTS ON DEPOSIT FOR FULL DETAILS.

3. Full details of the proposed Order, together with a plan showing the length of road concerned, and statement of the Council's reasons for proposing to make the Order, may be viewed on the Council’s website using the following link: - https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/highways pavements/highways/notices.asp and may otherwise be obtained by emailing [email protected].

4. If you wish to object or to make representations in relation to the proposed Order you should write to the undersigned, or email [email protected], not later than 23 October 2020, marking your correspondence with reference KB/4.4.1038/15.001556.

Chief Legal Officer, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RD Dated 2 October 2020

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Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Business Park, Lowry Hill Road Proposed DRAWING NO:: Carlisle, No waiting at any time Scale : NTS Date: 05/09/2019 CA6 4SJ, Tel: 01228 673030 Drawn: AJ Checked: This page is intentionally left blank Position of Flood Gate

Area of prohibited entry when flood gates are closed 117

CUMBRIA HIGHWAYS Access road to Tesco: Drawing Skirsgill Highways Depot No: 1 Skirsgill, Prohibition of all Traffic when Penrith. Scale : N/A Date: 03/08/2020 CA10 2BQ floodgates are closed Tel: (01768) 812315 Fax: (01768) 812391 Drawn: AN Checked: / This page is intentionally left blank KEY

Proposed no waiting and no loading and unloading at any time Disc Parking Bays. 8:30-7pm Mon-Sat. 11am-5pm Sunday Existing no waiting at any time restrictions 119

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Doesn’t understand why money is being wasted providing yellow lines and policing Aglionby OBJECT them. They have never seen an obstructions in this area. Comments noted

Cars parked in this area do not cause a significant visability problem. Cars have always Aglionby OBJECT parked here and have not caused a problem. Comments noted

Vehicles parking in this location make it difficult for drivers exiting Rosegate to see. The parking can also block access to the pavement causing problems for elderly residents and those with prams. Vehicles use this area as a passing place as the road narrows afterwards, this isnt possible if cars are parked init. Vehicles parking also make it Aglionby Support narrow for large vehicles, who may have to drive on the verges. Comments noted

Proposal will ensure the pavement is not blocked by parked cars and pedestrian visabilty will not be impaired, drivers leaving Rosegate would not have to pull further into the road to see whats coming.they have been told vehicles parking also block the view for vehicles leaving Rosegate.Large vehicles can drive along the verge and drive

121 way of Stonegarth, espically when a vehicle is parked. This could be dangerous if a Aglionby Support vehicle is exiting Stonegarth. Comments noted implement as advertised

Vehicles parking block access to the footpath, they understand vehicles parking also block the view for vehicles leaving Rosegate. Parked vehicles can make it difficult to access the driveway of Stonegarth. Large vehicles can drive along the verge and drive way of Stonegarth, espically when a vehicle is parked. This could be dangerous if a Aglionby Support vehicle is exiting Stonegarth. comments noted Parked vehicles in this location prevent pedestrains stepping safely off the kerb. Aglionby Support Vehicles also obsure pedestrians visability to the left. comments noted

narrows already cause risk to pedestrians and to have cars parked on the passing Aglionby Support place, obstructing the footway makes it worse. Comments noted

Aglionby Support The plan is satisfactory to us, we hope it goes ahead. Comments noted

we have advised the respondant a We look forward to the double yellow lines being implemented but assuming there will speed limit is not included as part of Aglionby Support be a speed limit implemented this scheme Safety concern for vehicles pulling out of the side road, visibity blocked.Parking space there will reduce parking on their garage forecourt, they believe a vehicle parking in The proposed space will not reduce the space proposed would prevent access to their drive and this will reduce the value access to the established driveway, Broad Street OBJECT of their property. the dropped kerb wont be impacted. implement as advertised There is not sufficient space in this area to provide a second dis parking space. We would not want to reduce A 14 signature petition dated october 2019 in support of the proposal. They request access to a established driveway with Broad Street Comments that the proposal is extended to include two cars a dropped kerb.

Responded to say that there would Irthing Street query Will the lane be gated? be no gates Implement as advertised

Irthing Street Support Have noticed an increased amount of rat running, fully support measures comments noted

Raughton Head Support Fully support the proposals comments noted Implement as advertised 24 hour restrictions not necessary in Raughton Head Support Suggests having restrictions running all the time such a rural area

Replied to say this would not be permitted with the proposed 122 Warwick Street Query Will food delivery be able to park on the double yellow lines restrictions

White bar not possible due to the no loading and unloading restriction. There is not adequate space to provide spaces on both sides of the warwick street is busy so people have to park across their drives. Asking for a white bar carrageway so providing resident in the double yellows or residents only parking. They also suggest there is land at the parking spaces on this section isnt an Implement as advertised Warwick Street OBJECT end of Warwick St that could be used for parking. option.

As Warwick Street is part of a restricted zone parking is only permitted with in marked bays, these restrictions are bringing the legal warwick street is busy so people have to park across their drives. Asking for a white bar order inline with what the in the double yellows or residents only parking. They also suggest there is land at the restrictions already are in this Warwick Street OBJECT end of Warwick St that coukd be used for parking. location.

unhappy with the double yellow lines that have been provided as part of zone C- This is not within the slope of this Warwick Street prefered the white bar markings. Variation Order.

All schemes No Objections comments noted APPENDIX 4

THE COUNTY OF CUMBRIA (VARIOUS ROADS, CARLISLE URBAN AND RURAL AREA)(CONSOLIDATION AND MINOR AMENDMENT OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) (ORDER 2001) VARIATION (NO. 58) ORDER 20><

STATEMENT OF REASONS

Rosegate, Aglionby; Proposed Introduction No Waiting At Any Time Restrictions

Following comments from residents regarding parking causing obstruction and visibility issues we are proposing to introduce new ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions on the junction of Rosegate, for the following reason set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984:-

Broad Street, Carlisle; Proposed provision of an extra disc parking space

Following comments from residents regarding parking availability we are proposing to provide an extra disc parking space on Broad Street, for the following reason set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984:-

(f) for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs.

Bush Brow, Carlisle; Proposed provision of no loading or unloading restrictions

Following from comments regarding vehicles parking on Bush Brow and partially blocking access we are proposing to provide no loading and unloading restrictions for the following reason set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;-

123 Irthing Street/ Short Street back lane, Carlisle; proposed ‘No Motor Vehicles except Access’ restrictions

Following from comments regarding vehicles parking in the back lane and preventing access to properties we are proposing to provide a ‘No Motor Vehicle except for Access’ restriction for the following reason set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;-

Lowther Street, Carlisle; proposed No Waiting 4pm to 10am restriction

Following from comments regarding vehicles blocking the loading bay within the bus lane outside of the loading bays operational times, we are proposing to introduce a ‘no waiting 4pm to 10am’ restriction for the following reason set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;-

Raughton Head School, Carlisle; school zig zag markings mon-fri 8am- 5pm

Following from comments from the school regarding vehicles blocking the school access and preventing the school mini bus gaining access we are proposing to provide the legal order to back up the school zig zag markings, for the following reasons set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;-

(a) for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising; and (c) for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians).

St Peters Close, Carlisle; No Waiting At Any Time Restrictions

Following comments regarding vehicles parking close to the junction and blocking visibility for drivers exiting on to Lowry Hill Road, we are proposing to provide no waiting at any time restrictions at the junction of St Peters Close / Lowry Hill Road , for the following reasons set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984:-

124 (a) for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising; and (c) for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians).

Tesco Rosehill Vehicles Prohibited when flood gates in operation due to flood risk or when the gates are being tested

Following plans to provide a flood gate on the access road of Tesco Rosehill on Warwick Road it is necessary to introduce a prohibition of vehicles restriction, when the flood gates are closed due to flood risk, or when the flood gates are being tested, for the following reason set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984:-

(b) for preventing damage to the road or to any building on or near the road.

Warwick Street, Carlisle; No Waiting At Any Time Restrictions

Following the introduction of disc parking bays on Warwick Street we are proposing to introduce No Waiting At Any Time restriction on a section of Warwick Street to ensure safe passage of vehicles, for the following reasons set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 ;-

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CARLISLE HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

Meeting date: 9 December 2020

From: Executive Director – Economy & Infrastructure

RULEHOLME OLD BRIDGE – INTRODUCTION OF PROHIBITION OF ALL TRAFFIC TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report advises members of the Highways and Transport Working Group (“the Working Group”) of the outcome of the statutory advertisement and consultation on the proposed introduction of a Prohibition of all Traffic, Traffic Regulation Order on Ruleholme Old Bridge, as referred in paragraph 3.1 of this report. The proposed changes have been requested by Cumbria County Council Bridges Team following an assessment of the bridge. 1.2 A plan showing the extent of the proposed restriction is attached as Appendix 1, a copy of the Notice summarising the proposal is attached as Appendix 2 and a copy of the Council’s Statement of Reasons for proposing to make the Order is attached as Appendix 3 1.3 This report seeks a recommendation from the Working Group that the Local Committee agree to introduce the Order referred to at paragraph 3.1 of this report.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 In considering this report members must consider if there are any adverse effects on the community and if the proposals impact on the council’s commitments for -  To protect and enhance Cumbria’s world class environment  To provide safe and well-maintained roads and an effective transport network 2.2 The measures contained in the proposals contribute to these commitments by continuing to ensure the council are able to provide an effective, efficient and safe Highway Network.

127 2.3 No significant equality implications have been identified at this stage, and the statutory processes provide the mechanisms for any Equality issues to be raised and aired.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That the Working Group recommend that: - (i) having considered the representations and objections received during the statutory advertisement and consultation; and (ii) having taken into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which are more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of this report, and (iii) being satisfied that for preventing the likelihood of danger arising to persons or other traffic using the road specified in the Order that it is requisite that Section 3(1) of the 1984 Act as referred to at paragraph 7.3 of this Report should not apply, that the Local Committee agree that The County of Cumbria (U1301 Ruleholme Old Bridge, near Brampton) (Prohibition of All Traffic) Order 20><(“the Order”) be brought into operation as advertised.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 Ruleholme Old Bridge sits within a section of the U1301 which is behind locked gates and already has a Prohibition of Entry/Driving restriction which was introduced some years ago following complaints of antisocial behaviour (see location plan in Appendix 1). The only key holders for these gates are Cumbria County Council and the Farmer who accesses adjacent land. 4.2 The proposed implementation of a Prohibition of all Traffic restriction, which would prohibit use by all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, is as a result of a request received from Cumbria County Council Bridges Team. 4.3 An inspection of the bridge in 2019 revealed that the bridge was too weak to withstand vehicular traffic and as such, a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) to close the bridge to all traffic was put in place and came into operation on 27 February 2019 and has been in place for its maximum duration of 18 months. 4.4 A six-month extension has since been granted by the DfT to 27 February 2021, to allow sufficient time to bring a permanent Traffic Regulation Order into operation should the structural work have not progressed prior to the expiry of the extension. 4.5 The Bridge is still undergoing intrusive investigations to determine the work required. No structural work has yet been carried out therefore the bridge remains structurally unsafe and will remain so beyond the expiry of the extended TTRO. 4.6 The proposed Order went out to statutory advertisement and consultation between 30 October 2020 and 20 November 2020. 4.7 Thirteen objections have been received in relation to the proposed Order, all of which are listed in appendix 4, together with Officer comments.

128 4.8 The bridge in its current state is unsafe to re-open. Future repairs to the bridge will depend on the outcome of the intrusive investigations, further assessment work that is ongoing and funding availability. The Order can be revoked at a later date if Cumbria County Council carry out works to make the Bridge structurally safe in the future 4.9 As a minimum requirement, repairs will depend on the obligations that Cumbria County Council are required to undertake to maintain a listed structure. If this minimum requirement includes work that strengthens the bridge so that it is suitable for use by pedestrians and cyclists and/ or light vehicles, the bridge can be re-opened. However, significant funding would likely be required to re-open the bridge to all traffic.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members can agree to the Recommendation at paragraph 3.1 5.2 Members may choose not to agree to the recommendation at paragraph 3.1. The implications of choosing not to agree with the recommendation, however, would mean that rectification of structural works to the bridge would need to be carried out before February 2021 which is not feasible.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 There are no costs to the Local Committee of implementing the proposal relating to the recommendations 3.1, estimated at £2,500, which are to be funded from the non devolved central bridges capital maintenance budget. It is anticipated that the majority of this estimate will come out of the 20/21 budget.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The County Council, as Traffic Authority, must take into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”) detailed below, in considering whether it is expedient to agree to the implementation of the Order detailed in this Report for the reasons specified at section 1(1)(a) of the 1984 Act, as set out further in the attached Statement of Reasons which is attached as Appendix 3, namely: - (a) For avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the roads or any other roads or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising. 7.2 Under Section 122(2), the matters which must be taken into account in exercising that duty are: - (a) The desirability of securing and maintaining reasonable access to premises; (b) The effect on amenities of an area; (c) The national air quality strategy prepared under section 80 of the Environment Act 1995;

129 (d) The importance of facilitating the passage of public service vehicles and of securing the safety and convenience of persons using or desiring to use such vehicles; and (e) Any other matters appearing to the authority to be relevant. 7.3 Section 3(1) of the 1984 Act provides that “. . . a traffic regulation order shall not be made with respect to any road which would have the effect:- (a) of preventing at any time access for pedestrians, or (b) of preventing for more than 8 hours in any period of 24 hours access for vehicles of any class, to any premises situated on or adjacent to the road, or to any other premises accessible for pedestrians, or (as the case may be) for vehicles of that class, from, and only from, the road.” Section 3(2) provides that “subsection (1) above, so far as it relates to vehicles, shall not have effect in so far as the authority making the order are satisfied, and it is stated in the order that they are satisfied, that:- (a) for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road to which the order relates or any other road, or (b) for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, or (c) for preventing damage to the road or buildings on or near it, or (d) for facilitating the passage of vehicular traffic on the road, or (e) for preserving or improving the amenities of an area by prohibiting or restricting the use on a road or roads in that area of heavy commercial vehicles, it is requisite that subsection (1) above should not apply to the order.” The Council is satisfied that for preventing the likelihood of danger arising to persons or other traffic using the road specified in the Order, it is requisite that Section 3(1) of the Act should not apply in relation to the road specified in the Schedule to that Order. The Order would not have the effect of preventing at any time access for pedestrians “to any premises situated on or adjacent to the road, or to any other premises accessible for pedestrians, or (as the case may be) for vehicles of that class, from, and only from, the road.” (s.3(1)(a)) as the restriction applies only to the Bridge. 7.4 Local Committees may, pursuant to Part 2D, paragraph 5.1.2 g) of the Constitution, approve the making of traffic regulation orders in accordance with powers under Parts I, II and IV of the Road Traffic Regulation act 1984, except for the making of Traffic Regulation Orders which involve the introduction for on-street residents permits, which are delegated to the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure subject to a decision of the appropriate member body to introduce such charges.

130 8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The County Council, as a traffic authority needs to constantly review and update traffic restrictions to suit any changing circumstances and to aid traffic management. The proposed introduction of the Prohibition of All Traffic is as a direct result of an assessment of the bridge by the County Council’s Bridges Team.

Angela Jones Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

December 2020

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – Location plan for Ruleholme Old Bridge, near Brampton Appendix 2 – Copy of Notice summarising proposals Appendix 3 – Statement of Reasons for proposing to make the Order Appendix 4 – Summary of Objections and recommendations, with officer comments.

Electoral Division: Houghton & Irthington

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No

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

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

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

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

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

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A

131 PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

No previous decisions

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Andrew Graham, 07920 750147 [email protected]

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THE COUNTY OF CUMBRIA (VARIOUS ROADS, CARLISLE URBAN AND RURAL AREA) (CONSOLIDATION AND MINOR AMENDMENT OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) (ORDER 2001) VARIATION (NO. 60) (U1301 RULEHOLME OLD BRIDGE) (PROHIBITION OF ALL TRAFFIC) ORDER 20><

1. The Cumbria County Council hereby give notice it proposes to make the above Order under Sections 1, 2, 19, 32, 3 5, 35A, 38, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 53 and 64 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

2. The effect of the proposed Order will be to : -

(a) Introduce a permanent “Prohibition of All Traffic” restriction (to include all motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, with no exemptions), along that section of the U1301 for a distance of approximately 50m either side of the centre line of Ruleholme Old Bridge.

(b) Amend the existing “Prohibition of Entry/Driving” restriction along the remainder of the U1301 to accommodate the above restriction.

PLEASE REFER TO THE DOCUMENTS ON DEPOSIT FOR FULL DETAILS.

3. Full details of the proposed Order, together with a plan showing the length of road concerned, and statement of the Council's reasons for proposing to make the Order, may be viewed on the Council’s website using the following link: - https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/highways-pavements/highways/notices.asp and may otherwise be obtained by emailing [email protected].

4. If you wish to object or to make representations in relation to the proposed Order you should write to the undersigned, or email [email protected], not later than 20 November 2020, marking your correspondence with reference KB/4.4.1046/15.001605

Chief Legal Officer, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RD Dated 13 October 2020

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STATEMENT OF REASONS

Due to the unsafe condition of Ruleholme Old Bridge on the U1301, Cumbria County Council propose to make the above Order for the following reason set out in Section 1 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, namely : -

(a) To avoid danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or to prevent the likelihood of any such danger arising.

This proposed permanent Order follows a temporary Order which came into operation on 27 February 2019, and which has been continued in force, with the approval of the Department for Transport, until 26 February 2021, to allow the Council to proceed with the introduction of this permanent Order.

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Occupier Comments/Objections Officer Comments Recommendation The bridge is closed to motor traffic and is The Bridge is structurally unsafe for pedestrians therefore ideal for walking and cycling. Overrule objection and implement and cyclists The County Council should be maintaining this stretch of road as an alternative safe cycling route where respite from the busy and noisy A689 can be achieved. Links to the Newby East Road and The Bridge is structurally unsafe for pedestrians Overrule objection and implement road into Brampton would achieve a largely traffic and cyclists free route between Carlisle and Brampton. A Concerned member of the public No.1/2 The bridge is located in a peaceful haven away from the noise of traffic and should be preserved to allow people to walk / cycle on to it and enjoy The Bridge is structurally unsafe for pedestrians Overrule objection and implement moments of quiet contemplation away from the and cyclists busyness and stress of modern world. 139

The County Council should have a duty to The Bridge is structurally unsafe for pedestrians maintain historic structures for the benefit of Overrule objection and implement and cyclists future generations.

In light of the challenges of the Climate Crisis we need to be developing networks for cyclists and walkers as an alternative to driving. This bridge is The Bridge is structurally unsafe Overrule objection and implement a vital part of just such a network in the local area helping cyclists and walkers avoid the busy A689 and linking up Brampton and Newby East Road. A Concerned member of the This network provides part of a peaceful, safe public No route and should be protected, so vital for mental The Bridge is structurally unsafe Overrule objection and implement 3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 and physical health I feel the Council should restore and maintain the structural integrity of the bridge both as a part of the above mentioned network and as a local The Bridge is structurally unsafe Overrule objection and implement historic structure. This could be helped by finding the right partners and relevant organisations and funders. A Concerned Concerned that the cycling diversion would be Diversion is approx 670m. The bridge is member of the Overrule objection and implement almost 10 miles in length structually unsafe. public No 11 A Concerned The Bridge is structurally unsafe for pedestrians member of the Would like the Bridge to remain open to Overrule objection and implement and cyclists public No.12/13 pedestrians and cyclists This page is intentionally left blank APPENDIX 5

CARLISLE HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

Meeting date: 9 December 2020

From: Executive Director – Economy & Infrastructure

ROSEHILL PARKING ISSUES AFFECTING DURRANHILL AND SURROUNDING AREAS

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report provides an update to the Carlisle Highway Working Group (“the Working Group”), on the situation with displaced parking around the Rosehill Industrial Estate that has occurred since the redevelopment of part of the estate to create a new pay and display car park and retail premises.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The County Council as Highway Authority has powers and duties to review and introduce where necessary parking restriction orders (TROs) to help to maintain a safe and effective highway network. In considering any implications arising from any proposals Members must consider if the proposals impact on the Council plan, including supporting delivery of Community Strategy and Council Plan priorities, which are  To enable communities to live safely and shape services locally  To promote health and wellbeing, and tackle poverty  To protect and enhance Cumbria’s world class environment  To provide safe and well maintained roads and an effective transport network  To promote sustainable economic growth, and create jobs  o be a modern and efficient council 2.2 The comprehensive consultation process the County Council follows for TROs provides the mechanisms for any Equality Issues to be raised and aired.

141 3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That the Working Group note and recommend that the Local Committee note this report.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 Approximately two and half years ago a parcel of undeveloped land, being used as a free car park, formerly owned by Carlisle City Council was sold to Harrison and Hetherington (H&H) as part of a new development on the Rosehill Industrial to construct a new pay and display car park and retail premises. 4.2 The Planning application (16/0690) provided parking spaces formally laid out and surfaced in tarmac went before the planning committee on 25 November 2016 with a recommendation of approval. 4.3 The National Planning Policy Framework at that time stated that permission should be granted except if the adverse impacts of the development would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits. i.e. there is a very strong presumption in favour of development. 4.4 The planning committee was informed in the report about the potential impact of charging for parking at this location, but it was considered that this is a separate matter distinct from the planning process. It was therefore not something that could be considered in the planning process. 4.5 The County Council, as both Local Highway and Traffic Authority made comment on the application seeking various conditions. We could however not consider the potential displacement of parking due to the proposed parking charges. 4.6 Since the development was completed, streets surrounding the estate have experienced increased daytime parking by private motor vehicles. It is understood that these vehicles have been displaced from the Rosehill park due to the introduction of parking fees on land that was formerly free. This has caused some issues where access to properties has been impeded and raised concerns about road safety around junctions. 4.7 In response to enquiries the County Council has received about these issues a number of inspections have been carried out over a period of months to assess the situation and ensure that no significant safety issues are occurring. Reports were taken to Carlisle Local Committee on 15th January 2020 and 11th March 2020 detailing the outcome of these inspections and making some recommendations including lifting some parking restrictions on roads within the industrial estate as well as introducing some parking restrictions as detailed in paragraph 4.11 below to attempt to alleviate some of the overspill parking issues. 4.8 Investigations have also taken place into the use of the land and the belief that a covenant exists which prevented charging for parking on the site. This investigation revealed that a restrictive covenant did exist between H&H and Carlisle City Council preventing the City Council from charging for parking on the land prior to its sale. With the transfer of the land to Harrison and Hetherington this restrictive covenant ceased to be enforceable.

142 4.9 Discussions have also taken place with H&H to seek an improvement with the take up of permit parking and occupancy of the pay and display car park. It was agreed that H&H could increase the availability of permits to take up some of the unoccupied capacity of the car park. They also agreed to review the parking charging rates in conjunction with discussions with Carlisle City Council. This agreement was reached in March 2020 and to date we have been unable to determine whether this has taken place due to the pandemic. It is likely that changing office behaviour brought about by the COVID19 pandemic these proposals are thought to be unlikely to be very effective as more people continue to work from home. 4.10 Further inspections of parking in the surrounding area took place in September and October of this year. These have revealed that parking increased again over the summer but has not returned to the levels seen before March 2020. In our last assessment carried out in early October we recorded 28 vehicles parked during the day that were not present in the evening count. It should be noted that it is possible that some of these vehicles may not have been associated with the businesses on the industrial estate. No obstruction of accesses or junctions was noted at this inspection. 4.11 One of the recommendations of the previous report included introducing no waiting at any time restrictions to the junctions between Wingate Rd, Farlam Drive, Geltsdale Rd and Hespeck Raise, to ensure that visibility is not obstructed and movements through the junctions can be carried out safely. It is likely that parking will increase further in this part of the estate and we propose including these restrictions in the next Minor Amendments Traffic Order. Informal consultation for this order is due to commence early in the new year.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Working Group may note and recommend that the Local Committee notes the contents of this report 5.2 The Working Group may choose to provide comments on this report or request that further action is taken with regard to this matter before referral to the Local Committee?

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 There will be a small commitment against the Sign Lines and TROs element of the Minor Highways Improvements budget to cover the cost of Consultation and introduction of the lining necessary for the amendments proposed above. This is not likely to exceed £500 and will be funded from the Signs, Lines and TRO’s element of the Devolved Capital Budget.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no direct legal implications to the recommendations in this report as it is for noting only. However, any subsequent reports to the Working Group and/or Local Committee in relation to any TROs which are to be progressed will contain the specific legal implications at that time.

143 8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 Parking in some of the residential streets surrounding Rosehill Industrial estate continues to be an issue for some residents. Whilst this parking is not generally considered to be causing road safety or congestion issues in the area, measures will be considered at a later date to ensure that junctions are kept free from parked vehicles to ensure that road safety is not compromised.

Angela Jones Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

November 2020

APPENDICES

No appendices

Electoral Division: Botcherby

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

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

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

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

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

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

Carlisle Local Committee 11th March 2020 Minute No 84(6) Carlisle Local Committee 15th January 2020 Minute No 71(5)

144 CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Kevin Crawley – Traffic Management Team Leader Tel 07795 827065 E-mail [email protected]

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CARLISLE HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

Meeting date: 9 December 2020

From: Executive Director – Economy & Infrastructure

CARLISLE PARKING REVIEW UPDATE

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report has been prepared to provide Members of the Carlisle Highways Working Group (“the Working Group”) with an update to the Zone Parking Reviews that were commenced 7 years ago to bring all of the parking zones up to date and address changes that have occurred in parking demand in Carlisle since the zones were initially introduced in the 1990s. 1.2 This report details the work that has taken place to date and provides details of further changes that will need to take place over the next 5 years to ensure that the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Carlisle effectively meets the demands for the city and the management of parking by the County Council as the Traffic Authority.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The management of parking is an essential part of the Council’s duties as the Traffic Authority. The County Council as Traffic Authority has a legal duty to regularly review Traffic Regulation orders it has made. In considering any implications, members must consider if the proposals impact on the Council Plan, including supporting delivery of Community Strategy and Council Plan priorities. Parking management can be considered to affect all the priorities listed below:  To safeguard children, and ensure that Cumbria is a great place to be a child and grow up  To enable communities to live safely and shape services locally  To promote health and wellbeing, and tackle poverty  To protect and enhance Cumbria’s world class environment  To provide safe and well maintained roads and an effective transport network  To promote sustainable economic growth, and create jobs

147  To support older and vulnerable people to live independent and healthy lives  To be a modern and efficient council 2.2 The comprehensive consultation process the County Council follows for TROs provides the mechanisms for any Equality Issues to be raised and aired.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That the Working Group notes and recommends that the Local Committee notes this report.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 In 2013 the Local Committee agreed to carry out a comprehensive review of the parking Zones in Carlisle and to set up a Task and Finish Group to establish the criteria and methodology that would be used to assess parking demand in the City. This was to determine the level and type of restrictions that should be in place to meet those changes in demand that have taken place since the zones were originally introduced mostly in the 1990s, and to ensure that the restrictions that were in place would, as much as possible meet ongoing demand over the next 10 years. 4.2 The review was to cover all the Zones in Carlisle which at the time were designated A to J, also to cover parking demand outside the zones. The order in which the Zones were to be considered was dependent on how recently zones had been reviewed and recent changes that had taken place within the zones that impacted parking demand. The order that the Zones were to be considered was, Zone A, D, C/HC, E, B, F and G combined, H and the remaining Carlisle district area. 4.3 The review of Zone A was completed in 2015. Zone D was completed in 2018. Zone C/HC was completed in 2019. Work is currently ongoing on Zone E, which it is anticipated will be complete by the middle of 2021. The reviews of Zones D and C/HC have proved to be much more complex than originally envisaged requiring a much longer informal consultation process than we would normally carry out. This has significantly extended the whole review process resulting in a much longer programme of work than was originally anticipated. 4.4 Work on Zone B will be commenced in the next financial year and is anticipated to take 18 months to complete. The remaining Zones will be reviewed consecutively over a likely period of another 3 years. Whilst we can overlap the work on orders, for legal reasons we must complete a TRO before we start the statutory process on the next, hence the timescale detailed above for delivery of the remaining Zone reviews. 4.5 We also receive demand from various sources such as Developers, safety concerns from Members, the Police, Parish Council’s and members of the public, structural and road issues. We aim to incorporate these into one annual minor amendments TRO to reduce the number of TROs that need to be considered, although this is not always possible when needing to meet the timescales of Developers or the urgency of the issue.

148 4.6 Appendix 1 to this report provides details of TROs that are proposed over the next 3 years. It does not include any details of TROs that may be required as a result of development work within the Carlisle area, although it is anticipated there will be a need for these. They will either be incorporated within the annual minor amendments TRO or brought as separate variations depending on the urgency or size of the TRO. 4.7 Appendix 2 contains details of proposed speed limit reviews. Whilst these do not directly impact parking as they are contained in a separate TRO and are funded from a separate source, they require the same process as other TROs and so impact on the workload of the Traffic Team. This schedule of work is relatively small at present as significant review work has recently been carried out to ensure that speed limits in villages and hamlets in the Carlisle area meet the requirements of Local Transport Note 1/13 which is the national standard for setting speed limits. It should be noted that on occasions speed limit changes are also required due to developments. 4.8 Over the last 19 years all the reviews and minor amendment TROs have been added as variations to the TRO Consolidation Order that was made in 2001. This now amounts to around 60 variations. Consolidation of the 2001 TRO is now well overdue and will need to be carried out in the very near future. This will be a significant piece of work and while most of it can be done in the background it is likely to delay progress of both the reviews and minor amendments while we update the TRO to make it more manageable in the future. At present it is not possible to determine what the effect of this piece of work is likely to have on the proposed programme detailed in Appendix 1, but we will work to ensure that it is kept to a minimum. Consolidation of the 2001 TRO and its variations also will require the approval of the Local Committee.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Working Group may recommend that the Local Committee notes the contents of this report 5.2 The Working Group may choose to provide comments on this report.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 There are no direct funding implications from this report. Funding for Traffic Regulation Order reviews is provided from the Signs Lines and TROs element of the Devolved Capital Budget. In the 2020/21 financial year this amounted to a value of £50,000 with covers the staff time, cost of consultations, advertisement of orders and the physical works required to make an order enforceable.

149 7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The County Council has a duty to review TROs on its highway network. This report outlines the current situation with regard to reviews commenced since 2013 and provides a programme for the completion of this process.

Angela Jones Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

November 2020

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – Schedule of proposed Traffic Regulation Orders Appendix 2 – Schedule of proposed Speed Limit Reviews

Electoral Divisions: All

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No

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

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

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

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

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

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A

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

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Kevin Crawley – Traffic Management Team Leader Tel 07795 827065 E-mail [email protected]

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Schedule of Traffic Regulation Orders

Order Proposals Status Implementation 19/20 Minor Raughton Head School Zig Zags Formal Expected March Amendments Consultation 2021 Lowther Street bus bay 24 hr restriction Complete Warwick St- remove restricting access order Bush Brow- add no loading/unloading to NWAAT Broad st DYL- disc bay request Peter close junction NWAAT request Irthing St/ Short st bk lanes Prohibition of motor vehicles except for access Zone E Change to 1hr Disc Parking Residents exempt for most Formal Expected mid Review streets and extension of Zone to include streets to the Consultation 2021 West and South of the existing Zone Early December 20/21 Minor Longtown HGV & Long stay Parking Informal Expected Late Amendments Consultation to 2021/early 2022 Warwick Square NWAAT commence Orton Rd Shops - Time restricted parking Early 2021 Brampton Industrial Estate NWAAT Wingate Rd - NWAAT at affected junctions Brampton Primary School NWAAT or School Keep Clears Beck Lane Brampton NWAAT Spencer St East - Back Lane NWAAT Scalegate Rd/Ridley rd Junction NWAAT Dalston Opposite Co-op Change NWAAT to Time restricted waiting Central Avenue - NWAAT Crawhall NWAAT and Single Yellows (Winged Heart) Etterby Street NWAAT And Loading Restrictions Zone B Minor amendments within the Zone, addition of streets Not started Review around Warwick Square. 21/22 Minor *Sites selected from request list identified to date Not started Expected mid Amendments include, 2022 a) Richardson St – NWAAT b) Howard Place – Change from 2h to 1hr waiting c) Cartmel Drive/Yewdale Rd-NWAAT d) Sandy Lane Gt Corby-NWAAT e) Mallyclose Drive – 7.5T Wt Restriction

*It should be noted this list is indicative only as no site assessment has taken place at this stage

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Schedule of Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Orders

Order Proposals Status Implementation 20/21 Speed Aglionby 30 mph Initial Expected mid Limit review Assessment 2021 Lanercost 30mph Complete Cotehill - Wetheral Cumwhinton 21/22 Speed Laversdale Village 30mph Limit Expected Mid 155 Limit Review 2022 Stations Road Dalston Extend 30mph limit

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COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE

Meeting date: 5 January 2021

From: Christine Bowditch –Champion for Autism

AUTISM CHAMPION UPDATE

I do consider People First to be one of the foremost in being the ‘voice of autism and disability’ in Carlisle. Their members are truly vocal in describing the issues which most concern them. At the recent Autism and Learning Disability Board meeting they described the continuing difficulties in their lives. Important health check issues, with particular concern over phone checks which are often difficult for people to understand. Over-medication issues, late diagnosis for autism, lack of counselling, reasonable adjustments required by law not being made, lack of support for dental care, mental health problems sometimes assessed as being about disability when it is not and lack of support in hospital.

In response to some of the above, Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group has set up, as part of the National scheme, the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review ‘stop people dying too young’. In North Cumbria, shockingly, people with disability can die 15-20 years earlier than the rest of the population. They outlined support given in hospitals - hospital ‘passports ‘relevant medical reviews, end of life care plans, sharing of records with permission, cancer screenings. This is all to the good, however, the review also found that in some cases clients or their families were not included in decision-making, mental capacity tests did not take place, lack of evidence that hospital ‘passports‘ were always used by staff, judgements were sometimes made not to continue with cancer treatment and most disturbingly, a report that having a Learning Disability was given as a reason for non resuscitation.

Families and adults continue to struggle to receive a diagnosis for autism with only 50 people a year being diagnosed. There is a long waiting list for diagnosis with, reportedly, some doctors not taking the requests for diagnosis seriously.

Grim news for autistic children and adults and their families following a grim year but progress is being made and there are some positive, able professionals working towards making life better for autistic people. I salute them.

Christine Bowditch Autism Champion

December 2020

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COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CARLISLE

Meeting date: 5 January 2021

From: Val Tarbitt – Armed Forces Champion

ARMED FORCES CHAMPION UPDATE

Due to the restrictions of COVID 19 there is little to report. The Eden/Carlisle Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust continues to be active in its applications for Funding from some of the major Cumbrian Charities so hopefully when restrictions are lifted there will be finance available to resume activities such as the Saturday Club’.

2021 is the Centenary of the founding of The British Legion. Already work is in hand locally to mark this anniversary.

My contact with the Heathlands Project in Rockcliffe continues.

Val Tarbitt Armed Forces Champion

December 2020

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LOCAL COMMITTEE: DATE: Monday 1 March 2021 Forward Planning Meeting Monday 1 February 2021 Reports to Legal & Finance Wednesday 10 February 2021 Final Reports to Democratic Services Wednesday 17 February 2021 Chair’s Briefing Meeting Wednesday 24 February 2021 PRESENTATIONS Subject Summary of Directorate /Organisation Presenting Lead Presentation Update from the Superintendent Matt Paul Musgrave Divisional Commander, Kennerley Cumbria Police

161 Introduction to Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Pilot Scheme (referred Rachel Whaley to at the mtg held on 9/11/20) REPORTS Report Name Summary of Report Decision/s Required Lead Officer Directorate

To approve any budget Agenda Item 13 virements or Update report on the Corporate, Customer & Area Planning Report amendments to Paul Musgrave devolved expenditure Community Services allocations and note the expenditure to date. To approve any budget virements or 2020/21 Highways Update report on the amendments to Budget/Programme Gareth Scott Economy & Infrastructure devolved expenditure allocations and note the Progress Report expenditure to date. Carlisle Southern Link Gareth Scott Economy & Infrastructure Road Update Highways and Transport Gareth Scott Economy & Infrastructure WG Minutes (10 Feb) Infrastructure Corporate, Customer & Development Plan Paul Musgrave Community Services Working Group (9/2/21) Community Corporate, Customer & Paul Musgrave Development Update Community Services Elizabeth Mallinson/ Verbal Champion Val Tarbitt and Updates Christine Bowditch Local Committee Chairs Corporate, Customer & and Leadership Meeting Anthony Farrar Community Services (29 January) Carlisle Local Cttee – Corporate, Customer & 162 Lynn Harker Forward Plan Community Services