Decisions

As set out in the Part A report.

RESOLVED: To

1.      Endorse and adopt the proposed mechanism and implementation of the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund for Croydon as detailed in the report.

2.      Delegate authority to Executive Director of Place to oversee the process and implementation of the delivery of the Additional Restrictions Grant.

1.    Endorse and adopt the proposed mechanism and implementation of the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund for Croydon as detailed in the report.

2.    Delegate authority to Executive Director of Place to oversee the process and implementation of the delivery of the Additional Restrictions Grant.

As set out in the Part A report.

1. Retrospectively extend by way of variation in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Council’s Tenders and Contracts Regulations The ‘Turnaround Centre Drop In Zone’ contract awarded to CAYSH for a maximum extension period of 10 months to 28th February 2021

2. Note that this will be at a cost of £192,909 retrospectively between April and November 2020, and £48,226 between November 2020 and February 2021 and £241,135 overall – leading to a maximum aggregated contract value of £2,755,644. 

3. Note that the in-housing plans going forward show a saving to the council of at least £54,556 per annum ongoing, and £6,284 in year 2020/2021. Any further restructures will work within staffing budgets set.

4. Note the comment on the Public Contracting Regulations set out in 2.4.

1.    To retrospectively extend by way of variation in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Council’s Tenders and Contracts Regulations The ‘Turnaround Centre Drop In Zone’ contract awarded to CAYSH for a maximum extension period of 10 months to 28th February 2021

2.    To note that this will be at a cost of £192,909 retrospectively between April and November 2020, and £48,226 between November 2020 and February 2021 and £241,135 overall – leading to a maximum aggregated contract value of £2,755,644.

3.    To note that the in-housing plans going forward show a saving to the council of at least £54,556 per annum ongoing, and £6,284 in year 2020/2021. Any further restructures will work within staffing budgets set.

4.    To note the comment on the Public Contracting Regulations set out in 2.4.

1.1         Considered the responses received to the informal consultation on the proposed introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Albert Road (part) and Eldon Park Area.

1.2         Agreed to proceed to the formal consultation stage for a proposal to extend the South Norwood CPZ into the section of Albert Road from the existing boundary by Coventry Road to its junction with Eldon Park, as illustrated on drawing number PD-405a.

1.3         If formal consultation is agreed, delegate to the Highway Improvement Manager, Public Realm Directorate the authority to give the notice.

RESOLVED: To

1.   consider the representations made in response to the statutory notice and consultations regarding the proposed closure of Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School from August 2021; and

2.   approve the proposed closure of Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School from August 2021.

As set out in the Part A report.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Croydon:

1.1         To consider:

a)    the responses received to the informal consultation on the options for the future of the Crystal Place and South Norwood Temporary Low Traffic Neighbourhood and other feedback.

b)    the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy and the Council’s plan to implement it within the Borough (the Croydon Local Implementation Plan).

c)    the Council’s statutory duties, including its duties under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, in particular its duties under s.9, s.121B and s.122, its duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004, in particular its duty under s.16, its duties under the Equality Act 2010, in particular under s.1 and s.149 (the public sector equality duty). .

d)    the statutory guidance ‘Traffic Management Act 2004: network management in response to COVID-19’ as updated on 13 November 2020.

e)    the other matters within and referred to within this report.

1.2         To agree to the removal of the measures implementing the Temporary Low Traffic Neighbourhood as soon as practicable and in any event prior to the implementation of the recommended Experimental TRO.

1.3         To request the following additional information to enable consideration of the recommendations 1.1 and 1.3 – 1.7 of the January 2021 report

a)     An addendum to the January 2021 report addressing the judgement of Mrs Justice Lang in the case of (R (UTAG & LTDA) v Mayor of London and TfL [2021] and the impact, if any, on the recommendations in respect of the proposed experimental order which were made to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee in the January 2021 report.

1.4         To request the following question be put to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee/officers/persons who made representations to the Committee/in response to the consultation to facilitate further consideration of the recommendations in paragraph 1.1 and 1.3 – 1.7 of the January 2021 report

a)     Following the preparation of the addendum to the January 2021 report, does the Traffic Management Advisory Committee endorse the recommendations 1.1 and 1.3 – 1.7 of the January 2021 report, or such other recommendation in the addendum, in respect of the proposed experimental order.

1.5         To request the additional information and questions be put to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee/officers/persons who made representations to the Committee/in response to the consultation to enable further consideration of the recommendations at 1.1 and 1.3 – 1.7 of the January 2021 report.

a)     Response from local school and how we will work with them to resolve their concerns

The two local schools have both expressed concern with regards access to their establishments by teachers and other staff. The team are to investigate how these concerns can be addressed to best effect for all concerned

b)     Access for care workers

The needs of our residents who require home care, be that via professionals or family members, must be considered so that they and their care givers are not disadvantaged by this scheme. Clarity needs to be given as to how the Council will deal with the essential needs of those affected.

c)     Access for car clubs

Car clubs do mean that there are less cars on our roads at any one time as households can rely on the use of such clubs almost entirely. Residents living within the zone that do not have access to their own car or rely from time to time on the use of car club alternatives should not be penalised for trying to reduce their reliance upon the ownership of a car or similar. The team is to investigate how car clubs can be incorporated into the operation of the zone in a similar way to Care Givers.

d)     Period of experimental order 

It is acknowledged that the Committee did not want the Experimental TRO to last beyond 12 months, with a review at that stage.

e)     Engagement with the London Borough of Bromley

Officers to report to TMAC on a regular basis to allow for the updating of the committee as we work together with Bromley to progress the scheme. Notwithstanding the above, since the meeting of TMAC I have been made aware of the judgment of Mrs Justice Lang in the case of (R (UTAG & LTDA) v Mayor of London and TfL [2021] EWHC 72 which has quashed the London Streetspace Plan and Transport for London’s “Interim Guidance to Boroughs”. Whilst I understand that the quashing order is stayed pending appeal by TfL, I consider it necessary to fully understand the impact of the judgment, if any, on the recommendations to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee, to take a decision in relation to the proposed Experimental Orders which will comprise the Low Traffic Neighbourhood.

1.1           To consider:

a)    the responses received to the informal consultation on the options for the future of the Crystal Place and South Norwood Temporary Low Traffic Neighbourhood and other feedback.

b)    the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy and the Council’s plan to implement it within the Borough (the Croydon Local Implementation Plan).

c)    the Council’s statutory duties, including its duties under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, in particular its duties under s.9, s.121B and s.122, its duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004, in particular its duty under s.16, its duties under the Equality Act 2010, in particular under s.1 and s.149 (the public sector equality duty). .

d)    the statutory guidance ‘Traffic Management Act 2004: network management in response to COVID-19’ as updated on 13 November 2020.

e)    the other matters within and referred to within this report.

1.2            To agree to the removal of the measures implementing the Temporary Low Traffic Neighbourhood as soon as practicable and in any event prior to the implementation of the recommended Experimental TRO.

1.3            To request the following additional information to enable consideration of the recommendations 1.1 and 1.3 – 1.7 of the January 2021 report

a)       An addendum to the January 2021 report addressing the judgement of Mrs Justice Lang in the case of (R (UTAG & LTDA) v Mayor of London and TfL [2021] and the impact, if any, on the recommendations in respect of the proposed experimental order which were made to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee in the January 2021 report.

1.4            To request the following question be put to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee/officers/persons who made representations to the Committee/in response to the consultation to facilitate further consideration of the recommendations in paragraph 1.1 and 1.3 – 1.7 of the January 2021 report

a)       Following the preparation of the addendum to the January 2021 report, does the Traffic Management Advisory Committee endorse the recommendations 1.1 and 1.3 – 1.7 of the January 2021 report, or such other recommendation in the addendum, in respect of the proposed experimental order.

1.5            To request the additional information and questions be put to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee/officers/persons who made representations to the Committee/in response to the consultation to enable further consideration of the recommendations at 1.1 and 1.3 – 1.7 of the January 2021 report.

a)       Response from local school and how we will work with them to resolve their concerns

The two local schools have both expressed concern with regards access to their establishments by teachers and other staff. The team are to investigate how these concerns can be addressed to best effect for all concerned

b)      Access for care workers

The needs of our residents who require home care, be that via professionals or family members, must be considered so that they and their care givers are not disadvantaged by this scheme. Clarity needs to be given as to how the Council will deal with the essential needs of those affected.

c)       Access for car clubs

Car clubs do mean that there are less cars on our roads at any one time as households can rely on the use of such clubs almost entirely. Residents living within the zone that do not have access to their own car or rely from time to time on the use of car club alternatives should not be penalised for trying to reduce their reliance upon the ownership of a car or similar. The team is to investigate how car clubs can be incorporated into the operation of the zone in a similar way to Care Givers.

d)      Period of experimental order 

It is acknowledged that the Committee did not want the Experimental TRO to last beyond 12 months, with a review at that stage.

e)       Engagement with the London Borough of Bromley

Officers to report to TMAC on a regular basis to allow for the updating of the committee as we work together with Bromley to progress the scheme. Notwithstanding the above, since the meeting of TMAC I have been made aware of the judgment of Mrs Justice Lang in the case of (R (UTAG & LTDA) v Mayor of London and TfL [2021] EWHC 72 which has quashed the London Streetspace Plan and Transport for London’s “Interim Guidance to Boroughs”. Whilst I understand that the quashing order is stayed pending appeal by TfL, I consider it necessary to fully understand the impact of the judgment, if any, on the recommendations to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee, to take a decision in relation to the proposed Experimental Orders which will comprise the Low Traffic Neighbourhood.

1.               Approve publication of the draft Purley Way Masterplan SPD for consultation (at Appendix 1 of the report) along with an executive summary consultation version (at Appendix 2 of the report) and supportive evidence documents (at Appendix 3 of the report), in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012;

2.               Delegate minor and/or factual changes to the draft Purley Way Masterplan SPD, prior to publication, to the Director of Planning and Strategic Transport in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture and Regeneration.

The Leader of the Council has delegated to the Cabinet Member for Culture & Regeneration (6620LR) the power to make the decisions set out in the below: 

RESOLVED: 

That the Cabinet Member for Culture & Regeneration agreed the Croydon Monitoring Report 2018/19 – Five Year Supply of Housing Land (attached as Appendix 1) for publication.