Agenda and minutes

The Committee is asked to elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman for the North Horsham County Local Committee for the 2018/19 municipal year.

1.1     RESOLVED that Mr Peter Catchpole be elected Chairman of the North Horsham County Local Committee for the municipal year 2018/19.

1.2     RESOLVED that Mrs Amanda Jupp be elected the Vice Chairman of the North Horsham County Local Committee for the municipal year 2018/19.

Members of North Horsham County Local Committee are Peter Catchpole, Nigel Dennis, Amanda Jupp, Liz Kitchen, Morwen Millson, Christian Mitchell, Andrew Baldwin and Nigel Jupp.

2.1     The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.  Members and Officers introduced themselves. 

2.2     The Chairman highlighted information available for residents on the ‘What Matters to You’ Survey and Scam Prevention.

Members and officers must declare any pecuniary or personal interest in any business on the agenda.  They should also make declarations at any stage such as an interest becomes apparent during the meeting.  Consideration should be given to leaving the meeting if the nature of the interest warrants it.  If in doubt contact Democratic Services before the meeting.

3.1     None declared.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 19 February 2018 (cream paper).

4.1     RESOLVED – that the minutes of the North Horsham County Local

Committee meeting held on 19 February 2018 be approved as a correct record and be signed by the Chairman.

Items not on the agenda that the Chairman of the meeting os of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency because of special circumstances.

5.1     The Committee agreed to consider an additional nomination for an Authority School Governor for Rudgewick Primary School.   The Chairman explained that this had not been included in the original despatched agenda.  The details of the nomination were available online and had been circulated to Members in advance.  The nomination would be considered at agenda item 9.

The document contains brief updates on statements of progress made on issues raised at previous meetings.  The Committee is asked to note the report.

6.1     Members considered the statements on matters arising from previous meetings (copy appended to the signed minutes) and made the following comments:

·         North of Horsham Development – Members confirmed they have requested to be kept informed about S106 progress and timescales.

·         Cycling – The Area Highways Manager confirmed that a meeting was taking place tomorrow to discuss cycling proposals for the Town Centre with the local Members, Neighbourhood Councils and the Horsham Cycling Forum.

·         Car parking at County Hall North – Members asked for confirmation about when the restrictions and charges would be implemented.  They also asked if residents attending evening Council meetings would be able to park for free.  The Democratic Services officer undertook to get a response.

·         Signage – The Area Highways Manager confirmed that the strategic routes were being evaluated and prioritised and that works would be programmed in this financial year.  The Chairman asked if Members could influence the prioritising as they receive many complaints and know the areas that need work.  The Area Highways Manager agreed to take this request back to his senior management team.

·         Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) update – The Area Highways Manager confirmed that the closing date for new TRO requests to be submitted was 31 July.  All requests would then be scored and evaluated and the Committee would be able to select three for progression at the next meeting.

·         Community Highway Scheme (CHS) update - The Area Highways Manager confirmed that the closing date for new CHS requests to be submitted was 31 August.  An update on these would be provided at the next meeting.

·         Mr Andrew Baldwin asked for clarification about the procedure for acquiring a speed indicator device for use in the North Horsham area.  The Area Highways Manager confirmed he had emailed Mr Baldwin with the options. One option could be to apply through the Community Highway Scheme process for a permanent installation.  Another option would be for a community group to purchase and manage a device. As part of this they could consider asking the CLC to assist with funding via the Community Initiative Fund.  The Democratic Services Officer agreed to check with the appropriate Cabinet Member to ensure CIF could be used for this purpose.  It was also suggested that the CLC write to the Cabinet Member for Finance suggesting that funds be released from the ‘New Homes Bonus’ for this purpose.

To invite questions from the public present at the meeting on subjects other than those on the agenda. 

The Committee request, where possible, that members of the public submit their question at least 3 working days before the meeting to allow a substantive answer to be given.

This item will be 20 minutes in total and residents will be permitted a maximum of 2 minutes per question.

Questions should be submitted to monique.smart@westsussex.gov.uk

7.1     The Chairman invited questions from those in attendance.  The following matters were raised and discussed:

·         A resident from Station Road, Horsham asked if the parking restrictions for Station Road could be extended from the current 8-10am.  The local Member and Area Highways Manger confirmed that it was not possible to review the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) at this time but that the proposed Road Space Audit (RSA) could look at this.  However there was no current timescale for when that would take place.  It was therefore suggested that the resident apply for a TRO to enable her proposal to be considered.  The Committee did also request for an update from the parking Strategy Team about when the CPZ could be reviewed and any progress in relation to the RSA.

·         A Colgate Parish Councillor requested the CLCs support in reducing the speed limit on Forest Road, between Roffey and Pease Pottage to 40 mph from 60 mph.   He explained that the scheme did not meet the County Council speed limit policy and felt that policy needed reviewing.  Following discussion it was suggested that the scheme be revised to reduce the speed limit to 50 mph and that the Parish Council work with the local Member and Highways Officer to get a revised scheme submitted before the 31 July.

·         A resident from Slinfold requested a reduced speed limit on the 60 mph stretch of the A264 from Toat Hill to Five Oaks.  The Local Member and the Area Highways Manager explained that such a request would need the support of the local Parish Council and other local residents.  They suggested that the resident may wish to seek that support and then consider putting in a request for a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). The Chairman confirmed the deadline for a TRO to be submitted for this year was 31 July.   

Report by the Director of Law and Assurance.

The report summarises the Community Initiative Funding applications received via The West Sussex Crowd.  The Committee is invited to consider the applications and pledge funding if appropriate.

8.1     The Committee considered a report by the Director of Law and Assurance (copy appended to the signed minutes) which detailed applications for Community Initiative Funding.  The Committee debated the respective merits of the project for which funding was sought.

8.2     Resolved that the following pledge was approved:

225/NH – SAGE Councelling up to £893 towards printing information leaflets and stationary.

Report by Director of Education and Skills.

The Committee are asked to approve the nominations of Authority School Governors as set out in the report.

9.1     The Committee considered a report by the Director of Education and Skills (copy attached to the signed minutes).

9.2     Resolved that the Committee approved the following nominations:

Nominations for Reappointment:

Mr David Lowe to Billinghurst Primary School for a further four year term

Mrs Nicola Waters William Penn School for a further four year term

Nominations for Appointment: 

Mr Wayne Mott to Rusper Primary School for a four year term

Mr Robert Dulieu to Tanbridge House School for a four year term

Mrs Caroline Carroll to Millais School for a four year term

Mrs Victoria Coward to Arunside Primary School for a four year term

Also as agreed under urgent matters, the Committee considered a further nomination that had not been included on the published agenda.   The Committee also agreed the following nomination:

Nominantion for Appointment:

Mr Micheal Flower to Rudegwick Primary School for a four year term

The next meeting of the Committee will take place on Monday 12 November 2018 in County Hall North, Chart Way, Horsham, RH12 1XH.

10.1   The Chairman confirmed that the next meeting of the Committee will take place at 7pm on Monday 12 November 2018 at County Hall North Horsham.