Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no substitute members.

Members are reminded of their obligation under the Council’s Code of Conduct to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Other Significant Interests in any matter(s) to be considered or being considered at the meeting. These are explained in the Code of Conduct on the Council’s website at Code of conduct for members – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (tmbc.gov.uk).

Members in any doubt about such declarations are advised to contact Legal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

To confirm as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Joint Transportation Board held on 2 December 2024.

RESOLVED:  That the Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Transportation Board held on 2 December 2024 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The report covers the progress of the current Phase (Phase 15), the larger area Parking Reviews and updates on Phase 14 of the Parking Action Plan.

(Decision D250015MEM)

The report of the Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services provided an update on the progress of the current Phase (Phase 15), the larger area Parking Reviews and Phase 14 of the Parking Action Plan.

Local Members for Blue Bell Hill had approached the Council in relation to Common Road, requesting that the parking restrictions installed following consultation and concerns raised at the time regarding displaced parking, be removed due to the adverse impact that the restrictions were having on local residents.

It was noted that the current double yellow lines were defined from one junction to the next, and their removal would mean that the double yellow lines close to the junctions would also need to be removed or be unenforceable.  To remove the double yellow lines, a revision to the current arrangements could be promoted to delete the double yellow lines that were over and above those that previously existed and, if required, re-instate the single yellow lines and white access protection markings. Due to external factors, and that consultation had previously been undertaken, agreement could be sought from the elected Members for the area.  Members requested that a report to remove the restrictions installed at Common Road be presented to the next meeting of the Joint Transportation Board.

Concern was raised regarding the proposal to install double yellow lines on Upper Green Road, Shipbourne due to the negative impact the restrictions would have on local businesses, however Members supported double yellow lines on the corners to ensure visibility.

In terms of the Hildenborough Parking Review, the formal consultation stage had been completed, and the consultation responses and objections would be reported to the next meeting.  Members noted that the proposed restrictions were not intended to apply at school pick up or drop off, with the exception of those restrictions on the junctions.

RECOMMENDED*: That

(1)        the request to review the restrictions installed at Common Road, Blue Bell Hill be considered following a request from Local Members; and

(2)        the current progress and approach to the Parking Team’s work programme, be noted.

*Decision taken by Cabinet Member

This report updates Members on the identified schemes approved for construction.

If you have any questions relating to the Highways Work Programme, can you please submit them in advance of the meeting and no later than 24 February 2025 to enable sufficient time to collate information.  Please email Andy.Watson@kent.gov.uk

The report of the Kent County Highways, Transportation and Waste summarised schemes programmed for delivery in 2024/25 and 2025/26.  The report provided an update on Road, Footway and Cycleway Renewal and Preservation Schemes (Appendix A), Drainage Repairs and Improvements (Appendix B), Street Lighting (Appendix C), Transportation and Safety Schemes (Appendix D), Developer Funding Works (Appendix E), Bridge Works (Appendix F), Traffic Systems (Appendix G), Combined Members Grant (Appendix H) and Road Markings (Appendix I).

Members were provided further details on the resurfacing works on Rochester Road between Bridgewood Roundabout and County Boundary, and at the junction of Higham Lane and Hadlow Road and an update was sought on the drainage works on Maidstone Road which had been delayed due to emergency works having taken place. 

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

There were no items considered in private.