FORDBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING OF ENVIRONMENT,HEALTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

HELD ON 6TH APRIL 2009

PRESENT:Councillor F.V. Nash (in the Chair), K. Dooley, C. Glave, J. Kimberley, C. McLaughlin,
F.A. Nash, M. Ross, L. Sorrell, L. Wells, J. Whitehouse

1. APOLOGIES
An apology for non-attendance was received from Councillor Derrick (continuing hip problem).
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS RELATING TO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
There were no declarations of interest made by members relating to items on the agenda.
3. MINUTES
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held 23rd February 2009 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record of the proceedings
4. CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM BOSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
The Clerk submitted correspondence from Bosworth Medical Centre in response to an approach by the Council regarding local asthma levels. The Centre reported that they had not noticed any significant increase in prevalence since the introduction of speed bumps. The practice asthma
figures were reported as slightly below the Solihull figure and slightly above the national level.
5. RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION BY SOLIHULL M.B.C. REGARDING PROPOSED SPEED
LIMIT CHANGES ON A AND B CLASSIFIED ROADS
The Clerk submitted details of a consultation being carried out by Solihull M.B.C. following a review of speed limits on A and B classified roads. The only proposal to directly affect Fordbridge involves reduction of the speed limit to 30 m.p.h. on the traffic island at the junction of Chester
Road/Collector Road.
RESOLVED a) that the Clerk write to Solihull M.B.C. requesting:-
i) that action be taken to ensure that bus speeds be reduced on Bosworth Drive.
ii) that consideration be given to reducing speed limits on Bosworth Drive and Chelmsley Road.
iii) that display signs advising motorists of their speed be installed on Bosworth Drive and Chelmsley Road.
b) the Council approach local primary schools with a view to a joint venture in lobbying for a pedestrian crossing on Bosworth Drive
6. REPORT OF HOUSING MANAGEMENT,LICENSING AND PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RECEIVED AND DECISIONS TAKEN WITH DELEGATED POWERS
Single Storey Rear Extension To Form Bedroom And En Suite, 141 Bosworth Drive
No objections were raised by members. In accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the
Local Government Act 1972, the Clerk decided to raise no objections.
Erection Of an enamelled Dragonfly Sculpture/Artwork, Island Within Kingshurst Brook, Meriden
Park, Moorend Avenue
No objections were raised by members. In accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the
Local Government Act 1972, the Clerk decided to raise no objections.
Ground Floor Bedroom And En Suite Extension, 43 Nineacres Drive
In accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Clerk
decided to object to the proposal due to the excessive size of the extension and overbearing of
the adjacent property.




The meeting closed at 7.25 p.m.