Minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Hudson.

There were no items of urgent business received.

There were no declarations of interest received.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 27^th July 2013 be approved as a correct record.

No petitions had been received.

No public questions had been received.

The District Executive considered a report advising of the available budget for 2013/14, commitments made, and potential budget allocations for consideration.

RESOLVED that:

1. The budget available for 2013/14 be noted;

2. The budget commitments made be noted;

3. Funding of £5,453 be allocated for security improvements at Churchill Playing Fields changing rooms;

4. Funding of £2,203 be allocated to implement a crime reduction scheme at Thomas Street/Leesway;

5. Funding of £450 be allocated to assist Saddleworth Musical Society in purchasing a storage cabinet;

6. Funding of £1,800 be agreed for training opportunities for young people in sport;

7. The request for funding of £215 to assist Saddleworth Community Association in holding a consultation meeting regarding the relocation of Saddleworth School be refused;

8. Funding for improvements to the public tennis courts be noted and agreed in principle with further details to be agreed at a future District Executive.

Consideration was given to a report which detailed the response to a petition submitted to the council.  The petition requested an investigation into speed reduction measures on Church Road due to concerns over the speed of vehicles and the danger this could pose to pedestrians.

Members were informed that the investigation had been completed which included examination of the Police Injury Accident Database.

RESOLVED that no changes be introduced on Church Road except for minor improvements to the road marking layout.

Consideration was given to a briefing on the proposal to introduce prohibitive waiting restrictions on part of Cross Street and Oldham Road, Springhead.  Members were informed that a number of complaints had been received regarding obstructive parking and following observations, it was ascertained that parked vehicles were obstructing vehicle manoeuvres and motorists visibility.

RESOLVED that the District Executive agreed the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order at the junctions of Cross Street and Oldham Road and Cross Street and Stanley Street to prohibit waiting in accordance with the schedule detailed in the report.

Consideration was given to a briefing on the proposal to introduce access protection markings at the dropped crossings on Ashbrook Road at its junction with Oldham Road, Springhead.  Members were informed that this proposal would ensure pedestrians would have safe passage when crossing at this location.

RESOLVED that the District Executive agreed that access protection markings be placed at the dropped crossings on Ashbrook Road.  

Consideration was given to a briefing on the proposal to introduce prohibitive waiting restrictions and a bus stop clearway order on Dobcross New Road, Dobcross.  Members were informed that a complaint had been received regarding visibility for motorists and general congestion in the area.

Members discussed the traffic issues affecting the area and in particular, how the suggested proposals would ease congestion.

RESOLVED that the District Executive agreed the introduction of a bus clearway order as detailed in the report.

RESOLVED that the next meeting of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive would take place on Thursday 14^th November 2013 at 7.30 pm.