Footpath To Putnoe Primary School To Be Made Bigger

7 Jan 2022

A Smith

Putnoe: Cllrs Headley and M Royden

Director of Environment

e-petition to 18 Feb 2022

To request Council to adopt a policy so that when it uses properties as temporary accommodation it makes sure that no two are within 100m of each other.

78

30 Nov 2021

A Hart

Castle Ward: Cllrs Foley and Bywater

Director of Adult Services

Full Council 12 January 2022 RESOLVED:

  That Council:

 • Notes the concerns of the petitioners and concerns of residents across the Borough when issues are raised relating to properties which provide temporary accommodation, run by private providers.

 • Notes the Midland Road Safer Streets Project and the collaborative working by the Council’s Community Safety Team with the police and other partners as well as the substantial investment in the area secured as part of the Town Deal.

 • Notes the Council has a statutory duty to secure suitable Temporary Accommodation immediately for anyone who it has reason to believe is eligible, homeless and in priority need.

 • Notes the rising demand for temporary accommodation, from 62 households in Temporary Accommodation in April 2016 and as  of 12 January 2022 there are 340 households in statutory Temporary Accommodation.

 • Notes the legal restrictions on the Council’s powers

 • Notes that were the Council to stop using private providers of temporary accommodation then these providers would not cease  to operate, but would likely be used by another organisation or even another local authority, reducing the voice of local  residents.

 • Notes the comprehensive action taken by the council pre-Covid and during the pandemic to tackle homelessness – both in the  short term and with long term support for those with complex needs. This includes the provision of temporary accommodation.

 • Notes the effective implementation of Article 4 restrictions enabling the density of HMOs to be a consideration in future planning  applications but that this is not a retrospective power.

 • Resolves to work with ward councillors and key agencies, including the police, health and mental health partners, to continue to  support people in need.

 • Resolves to continue to expand the Council’s ownership of and for provision of temporary accommodation to increase the  Council’s ability to act on this and related issues.

Great Denham Golf Course @isn’tsurplustorequirements

503

13 Oct 2021

Cllr Weir

Kempston Rural: Cllr Weir

Planning Policy Team

This petition was put forward as part of the local plan consultation.

SAVE THE KICKABOUT! Say NO to Housing on this vital Green Space!

961

13 Oct 2021

Cllr Weir

Kempston Rural: Cllr Weir

Planning Development

This petition was put forward to Planning Development as part of the application process.

Objection to proposals to build on agricultural land in the Gibraltar Corner area that have been put forward in connection with Local Plan 2040.

8

Sept 2021

Kempston Rural: Cllr Weir

Planning Policy Team

This petition was put forward as part of the local plan consultation.

Glass recycling collection in Bedford and other areas without it.

71

12 August 2021

J Teer

n/a

Director of Environment

Directorate response on 6 October 2021: thank you for your petition and time you have taken to highlight this to the Council.

The Council currently collects glass for recycling by means of a network of almost 50 glass recycling banks located across the district which collect the glass colour separated to ensure that high quality recycling is achieved. Glass is a unique material which I am sure you will know which can be recycled indefinitely with no loss of quality and without requiring the addition of extra raw material. As the Councils glass is collected in separate streams per colour it is currently able to be sent for remelt and made into new glass bottles and jars. It is harder to recycle glass collected as a single mixed colour stream and often such glass is sent to be reused as road surfacing instead of being recycled.

The tonnage of glass collected via the council’s network of banks has increased steadily each year, 3,465 tonnes of glass was collected via the banks in 2020/21. A significant increase in tonnage was seen as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic (see table 1) driven by the closure of pubs and restaurants during lockdowns.

Table 1

The last few years have seen a major update of Central Government waste policy. The Government’s aims and commitments have been outlined in the Resources and Waste Strategy 2018 and the forthcoming Environment Bill. However, there remains a considerable amount of uncertainty over exactly how those aims will be delivered by Local Authorities in practice. At the time of writing the government has recently ended three consultation exercises which may have a direct and considerable impact on the types and quantities of waste the Council is required to manage in the future, as well as how all that activity is funded.

The Government is committed to introduce packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) following a further consultation. This consultation focused on specific policy proposals for its introduction, including the scope of full net costs, producer obligations, scheme governance, regulation of the scheme, and packaging waste recycling targets. The proposals set out in the consultation document aim to ensure that the producers pay the full net cost of managing this packaging once it becomes waste. This is in line with the polluter-pays principle. The mechanism for how revenue generated from EPR levies gets back to Local Authorities, who incur the cost of collecting and treating such waste, has yet to be decided.

Moving towards a more circular economy, where resources are kept in use for as long as possible and waste is minimised, and ensuring the UK is a world leader in resource efficiency and resource productivity is a priority for Government. Across the UK, consumers go through an estimated 14 billion plastic drinks bottles, 9 billion drinks cans and 5 billion glass bottles a year. The UK Government made commitments to develop policy which works towards achieving these aims, not least through the development of producer responsibility proposals. Introducing a deposit return scheme forms a key part of these proposals, and has recently been consulted upon. Issues also consulted upon included which material streams will be targeted; how and who collects returned waste and methods for funding the scheme and collection costs. Increasing consistency in recycling will reduce confusion in the materials that can be collected for recycling at the kerbside. The recent UK Government consultation detailed specific policy proposals for increasing consistency in recycling collected from households, businesses and other organisations. Issues consulted upon included the materials included in each recyclable waste stream, exemptions, statutory guidance and transition timelines for local authorities and businesses. Significantly, there has been limited information as to how such changes will be funded to enable recycling consistency to be implemented successfully.

Collection of glass should ideally be undertaken in vehicles with compartments to keep the glass separated by colour. Glass is an abrasive material once broken and vehicles often have shorter operational lives due to the higher wear and tear as well as requiring more frequent servicing requirements. Due to the weight of the material and payloads of vehicles, the number of properties that may be served by a glass collection vehicle is smaller than for other waste types which may be compacted leading to a higher number of vehicles being required to service all eligible properties. The type of collection container also required careful consideration, manual handling guidelines preclude certain types of containers and collection methods being used to reduce musculoskeletal injuries to collection operatives.

At this moment in time, there is significant uncertainty regarding government waste policy on packaging EPR, deposit return schemes and kerbside recycling. Given the high additional cost of operating such schemes, and the associated increase in carbon emissions for Council operations inherent in the introduction of such a service, it would be most unwise to introduce such a service at this very time.

The Council, however notes the support for a kerbside glass collections scheme, and will continue to explore and investigate any opportunities that may arise for the introduction of such a scheme as government policy develops.

Against Removal of the Wixams Academy 6th Form Provision

279

27.4.21

K Warner

e-petition to 8 June 2021

Wixams

Cllr Coombes

Director of Children’s Services

Full Council debate 14/7/21:

RESOLVED:

That this Council notes:

Bedford Borough Council is committed to working with parents, Wixams Academy and Bedford College Multi Academy Trust to ensure that 6th form provision is available at Wixams, in line with the agreed contract between the Department for Education and the Trust.

The Chief Education Officer is meeting with the new Chief Executive Officer of the Multi Academy Trust next week and will stay in contact with Wixams parents throughout the next year to provide updates about the 6th form developments, and to ensure parents and pupils views influence the MATs planning and decision making.

This Council resolves:

•           To champion the education of all children in Bedford Borough, with the addition of a 6th form provision starting in September 2022 at Wixams Academy, to meet the needs of local residents.

•           To commit to work with the school, Multi Academy Trust and Central Bedfordshire Council to secure further education provision in Wixams to meet the growing demand.

Stop proposed building development 20/02436/EIASCP - Land Off Canberra Road Shortstown known locally as College Farm

361 at 23 March

Cotton  End Residents Group

A Murray

e-petition to 1 April 2021

Eastcotts

Cllr Gallagher

Director of Environment

To be referred by petitioner as part of planning process

Bedford Borough Council's support for East West Rail Route E

1906

2 Feb  2021

S Arnold

e-petition to 16 March 2021

n/a

Director of Environment

Full Council debate 24/2/21:

Council notes:

1. That the decision on the preferred route corridor has been taken, by the East West Rail Company and the government, following a public consultation and engagement process in 2019.

2. Bedford Borough Council promoted the public consultation to local residents, including making clear its preferred route, supported by all parties on the Council.

3. The Council’s preference for the route of East West rail to pass through Bedford Midland station is long established, including through local development scheme documents dating back to 2011, and throughout the Local Plan 2030 plan-making process.  These processes included extensive, repeated rounds of public consultation.

4. The Council’s preference is based on many reasons, including the £6.23m (12%) greater annual economic benefit of a Bedford Midland route over a route to the south of the town, and the greater number of Bedford Borough residents who will benefit from the work and leisure opportunities presented by East West Rail.  

5. East West Railway Company concluded that the preferred route “delivers the best value for the taxpayer, returning the most benefit for every pound spent” and “It was the most popular option with people who responded to our consultation” and finally that “It delivers the best opportunities for the environment.”

6. The selection of a route via Bedford has enabled progress to be made on the much-needed Wixams station, while a southern route would have likely been fatal to it.

7. A new consultation on the route alignment is expected from the East West Railway Company in the next few weeks.

Council resolves that the Executive is asked:

a. To maintain Bedford Borough Council’s commitment to work to minimise the disruption to local residents and the natural environment during the construction and operation of East West Rail.

b. To promote the East West Railway Company’s forthcoming public consultation on the alignment of the line between Bedford and Cambridge, and to encourage Bedford Borough residents to take part.

c. To lobby for the full electrification of the railway, including recognising the benefits of a quieter electrified railway.

Flood defences in Bedford Borough

661

13 January 2021

Cllr Weir

n/a

Director of Environment

Full Council debate 24/2/21:

That the Council receives the petition, and acknowledges all the good work that consistently exists in protecting our residents and businesses in the Borough. The Council will set up a water management forum to include Councillors that will facilitate the promotion of good practice in and around our communities in relation to flood risk and communicate effectively with all partners and communities on all aspects of water management

End the contract with Fusion Lifestyle

45

3 December 2020

e-petition to 14/3/21

S Clarke

n/a

Director of Environment

Full Council debate 17/3/21:

That the Executive be asked to:

 (1) continue to manage the contract with the provider, Fusion Lifestyle, and reopen its facilities as soon as they are confident that the necessary management arrangements and risk assessments concerning COVID-19 are in place in order to sustain the continued protection of the communities within the Borough; and

(2)  revert to the Action Plan as agreed in December 2019 and ensure delivery of the service is in line with what the contract calls for taking account of the global pandemic and subject to any national restrictions imposed by the Government.

Wixams: Enquiry into why The Mayor and Bedford Borough Council are not complying with their Statement of Community of Involvement

67

11 November 2020

e-petition to 23/11/20

D Baker

Wilstead: Cllr Coombes

Director of Environment

Full Council debate 2/12/20:

           RESOLVED:

Delivery driver parking permit

43

9 November 2020

e-petition to 7/12/20

M Heera

n/a

Director of Environment

Full Council debate 2/12/20:

           RESOLVED:

That the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Environment and Highways Officers continue to be responsive to all businesses’ loading requirements whilst recognising the importance of road safety and that the Portfolio Holder meet specifically with Mr Heera to discuss the needs of food delivery drivers and respond appropriately.

Request for Wixams Skate park

5/10/20

e-petition to 1/4/21

A Saunders

Wilstead:

Cllr Coombes

Director of Environment

Petitioner to advise the date of Full Council meeting which they wish to attend.

Urgent help to get Challenging and Complex needs Respite, Education and Daycare locally.

1512 at 1 Oct 2020

1/10/20

K Fletcher

n/a

Director of Adult Services

Full Council debate 14/10/20:

           RESOLVED:

          That Council notes the:

• Development of specific Task and Finish groups to deliver on the outcomes set out against Day Activities / Respite, Supported Living and Education. 
• The multi agency partnership meeting to meet again in 6  weeks to review the options papers created 
• Wide stakeholder engagement activity and continued coproduction to take place with service users (young adults with complex needs and the parents and carers who support them) to continue to develop service specifications and local services to meet local needs 
• Commitment to include parents and carers and young adults where appropriate in the awarding of contracts / interviewing of providers to deliver the services agreed through the options paper 
• Detailed market analysis and research (linking in with BLMK workstream) to establish provider capacity and work with the market to develop the specification(s). 

          That a report on the outcomes goes to the Parent Carers Forum, the Portfolio Holder for Adults Services and the Adults Overview and        

          Scrutiny Committee by the end of 2020. 

Petition the Council to support residents who live, play, walk and generally enjoy the open green space offered by the Great Denham Golf Course, to resist and block the proposed closure of the course on 16th October 2020.

15/7/20

Petition on change.org

15 July 2020 - currently approaching 2600 signatures

Kempston Rural: Cllr Weir

Director of Environment

Full Council debate 14/10/20:

RESOLVED:

            That this Council notes:

• The stated intent of the owners of Great Denham Golf course (which acts as an Urban Gap between Biddenham and Great Denham) to repurpose the site
• Paragraph 97 of the NPPF which states that "Existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless:

1. An assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; or
2. The loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; or
3. The development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the benefits of which clearly outweigh the loss of the current or former use"

That Policy 99 of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030 refers to the loss of existing sports and community facilities states:

"The loss of existing sports and community facilities will be permitted where either of the following can be demonstrated:

1. Up to date evidence has been provided that demonstrates the facility is surplus to existing and future needs; or
2. The facility is to be relocated and is similar scale to the current facility (i.e. no net loss in floor area), is of an equivalent standard and able to serve the same community. In the case of sports facilities, alternative sports facilities may be considered as a replacement if this can be justified with appropriate evidence of need. 

Policy AD41 Urban Area Boundary

“This Plan seeks to prevent coalescence between nearby rural settlements, particularly with the urban area through a local gaps policy. The objectives of this policy are:

• • To prevent the coalescence of settlements.
  • To maintain the predominantly open and undeveloped character of the gap.
  • To protect the separate character and identity of settlements including their setting.

Policy AD43 Urban Open Spaces and Gaps

Open areas which have particular importance in maintaining the function, character and identity of the urban area are identified on the Policies Map as urban open spaces. These include:

1. Buffers between different land uses.
2. Green breaks in an otherwise built up area.
3. Visual breaks to safeguard local distinctiveness including views

Furthermore,

Golf Clubhouse planning permission

Condition 8 states “The premises shall only be used as a Clubhouse in connection with the use of the adjoining land as a golf course and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Class D2 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking or re-enacting that Order).”.
The reason given for this condition is to enable the Local Planning Authority to exercise control over future use of the building.

Greenkeepers Compound planning permission

On 27th November 1997, a Reserved Matters application was granted consent for the “Construction of green keepers maintenance building and storage compound, involving a chemical store, irrigation tank and storage hoppers.”
Condition 7 states “The development hereby permitted shall only be used in connection with the use of the adjoining golf course”

• That in the case of Great Denham Golf Course site, none of the above conditions will have been met if the course is closed. The landowner and their agent have made a unilateral decision to close the course and have failed to engage with the community. They took these decisions in 2018 but only informed the community on 2nd July 2020. The membership of 504 and 30,000 rounds of golf per annum prior to threat of closure, confirms that the facility is not surplus.
• That to date nearly 3,000 people have signed a petition to save Great Denham Golf Course from being repurposed for development and put the Urban Gap and Open Green Space at risk

This Council resolves:

• To uphold the policies and planning conditions outlined in Paragraph 97 of the NPPF and Policy 99 of the Bedford Local Plan 2030. Policy AD41 Urban Area Boundary. Policy AD43 Urban Open Spaces and Gaps. Condition 8 relating to the golf clubhouse and condition 7 relating to the Greenkeepers maintenance building.
• To do all in its power to ensure that the Great Denham Golf Course site is maintained as an urban open space and protected urban gap.  

Introduce residents permits in Goldinton/near Priory Park area

6/7/20

e-petition to 15/8/20

Mr Faraday

Newnham:

Cllrs Hendrickx and Sampson

Director of Environment

Unfortunately did not receive public support. Directorate is aware of the request.

Heavy Goods Vehicle Traffic using the A428 in Turvey

73

25/6/20

Mr Higgins

Kempston Rural: Cllr Weir

Director of Environment

15/7/20 Council RESOLVED That whilst Council recognises that the A428 is part of the Government’s recently published major road network, we would prefer HGVs to take other routes and are implementing a signing strategy to direct drivers to use the M1 instead. A traffic survey will be conducted at the end of this year or in 2021, when traffic flows return to normal. Council approves the decision of the Mayor to approve average speed cameras for Turvey, which will be installed in the coming months and the request for a second pedestrian crossing and monitoring will be considered alongside other requests.

Request for a review of proposed Traffic Regulation Order regarding Goldington Ave Bedford and to disregard the result of the 2019 poll.

61

16/3/20

Ms Partington

De Parys:

Cllrs Sawyer and Vann.

Director of Environment

Letter sent to petitioner 11 May 2020 including: We consider that the passing places scheme in the lower section of Goldington Avenue will give space for people to pull in and give way to oncoming traffic. We will be signing these bays in advance so that drivers are aware of places to pull over. We will monitor the effectiveness of these passing places in reducing the head to head conflicts over future months after installation. A review of the passing bays will then be carried out after 12 months and if necessary we will consider if any further work is required. 

Request for a bottle bank in Great Barford

109

3/3/20

Mr Dynes

Great Barford Cllrs Moon and Martin-Moran-Bryant

Director of Environment

6 May 2020: It is with Cllr Moon and the Parish Council to consider an option we have put to them following some questions they had on a proposed site.

To request a one-way system to be introduced in Victoria Road, Bedford.

34

Mr Anand

25/2/20

Cauldwell: Cllrs Sultan and Zamir

Director of Environment

A new petition now to be started for a one way street. Original petition withdrawn.

Stop building development at Station End, Turvey

31

e-petition to Adam Boreham

01/02/20

Kempston Rural: Cllr Weir

Director of Environment

To be referred to Planning Authority by petitioner in response to planning consultation.

The planning application is in abeyance pending the Neighbourhood Plan work. Given the aim is for local residents to decide where housing should go it would not be appropriate for us to say yes or no to this site until the residents’ preferred option is clear. If we were to refuse it now and it were to then become the preferred site for residents it would be very difficult to justify. Similarly we should not be approving the scheme if it is contrary to the emerging neighbourhood plan.  

Petition against 5G Technology in Bedford

33

Susan Fletcher

15/01/20

N/A

N/A

Full Council debate 5 Feb 2020 RESOLVED: That this Council notes:

The concerns raised by the petitioners in relation to the roll-out of 5G and thanks the petitioners for their conversations with various Councillors of all parties in relation to the potential impact they believe this new technology may have,

Notes a) the guidance on 5G from Public Health England and independent scientific bodies which suggest that 5G may in fact be safer than current frequencies of radio waves used for communications and the potential benefits that 5G may bring and b) the briefings submitted by the petitioners to various Councillors, Notes the Council's submission to the Government’s consultation on Proposed reforms to permitted development rights to support the deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage which recommended that 5G infrastructure require planning permission and that this consultation closed on 4 November 2019 and has so far received no response from the Government,   Notes the legal track record of the precautionary principle and the risks invoking this would pose to the independence of the Council’s own planning process, in particular with reference to Paragraph 116 of the NPPF states that local planning authorities must determine planning applications on planning grounds only and that they should not question the need for an electronic communications system or set health safeguards different from the International Commission Guidelines for Public Exposure and the limitations this places on our own legal position. And resolves to: Thank the petitioners for raising this issue with us, for their engagement in the democratic process both at Full Council and in meeting with many Councillors and,   Re-iterate its commitment to ensuring that due planning process is followed and re-state its submission to the consultation on permitted development rights for the deployment of 5G. Not take any further action due to the potential legal implications of invoking an uncertain principle in the face of uncertain evidence.

Request to install security cameras in Paradine Road Bedford

31

Stephen Kumar Khuttan

23/12/19

Kingsbrook: Cllrs Crofts and Solomon

Director of Environment

Full Council debate 15 January 2020 RESOLVED: That it be noted that the Kingsbrook Ward Councillors have arranged to purchase an additional mobile CCTV camera for use in their Ward, to be located for periods in Paradine Road and other sites in Kingsbrook, and encourages all agencies including the Council, Police and others to continue to work alongside local residents to tackle crime and enhance community safety in and around Paradine Road and the Kingsbrook Ward.

Petition against the removal of the bus service along Stagsden Road. Also regarding the lack of adequate lighting or footpath from the ring road to the Northampton Road.

109

Brookside Mobile Home Park;

15/11/19

Bromham and Biddenham: Cllrs Gambold and Rigby

Director of Environment

Petition in response to consultation on Traffic Regulation Order - so does not go for debate at Full Council.

25/11/19 Engineers wrote to petitioners:

As you will know Thistley Bridge is a cause for concern with Bedford Borough Council’s engineers, as a structural assessment has revealed that it needs replacement.  Therefore, we have consulted on implementing a weight restriction to prolong the life of the bridge until a complete replacement can be funded.  As a weight limit would prevent use by large heavy goods vehicles and buses, residents have requested that this be reconsidered due to the hardship this would cause, in particular, to elderly residents, due to the impact on public transport.  It has therefore been agreed that Council engineers will implement a rigorous monitoring policy and conduct any necessary repairs to enable the bridge to remain open.  This will continue for as long as it is safe to do so or until a new bridge can be funded. We have also received requests to improve the lighting and footway between Brookside Mobile Home Park and Northampton Road. Consequently, we have followed our lighting policy and assessed a request for additional lighting, for which an annual budget has been made available.  This area has been scored and prioritised accordingly and it will remain on the priority list for additional lighting in the future.  We have also considered the footway, currently there are already suitable footways on both sides of the road for most of this route, and as the weight limit is not to be implemented at this stage there would seem to be no improvements necessary.  The footways will however remain on the Council’s overall programme for routine inspections and maintenance.

Request for average speed cameras on A421 from Black Cat to M1

Mr M Faraday

18/09/19

n/a

Highways Agency

I note that your e-petition has completed and unfortunately did not receive public support. The road in question is the responsibility of the Highways Agency - I imagine that you will be in touch with them.

The 37% total increase of bus fare for 2018/19 for out-of-catchment students attending Holywell Middle School, Cranfield. Herberts Travel increased total fares from £388 to £807.50 per student per academic year.

71

Jade Gaynor

26/08/19

n/a

Director of Children's Services

Council debate 10 October 2018 resolved: That the Chief Executive be asked to write to Herbert's Travel on behalf of the Council in light of the issues raised in the petition.

How more greenery or trees can be planted on the Britannia Estate to offset the Carbon output of the increasing population in the Estate

0

Mr O Mukome

25/08/19

Cauldwell Ward: Cllrs Sultan and Zamir

Director of Environment

No further action although the Directorate is aware of the request.

Greater education of road safety in the Borough and safe walking routes for all schools.

346

Holywell Middle School pupils

04/07/19

n/a

Director of Children’s Services

Full Council Resolved 17 July 2019: That this Council requests that Officers support the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee in investigating the issue of children’s road safety and the ways in which awareness can be supported in schools.

Oppose the loss of medical provision in Bromham village

513

Bromham Parish Council

10/06/19

Bromham and Biddenham: Cllrs Gambold and Rigby

n/a

Full Council Resolved 17 July 2019: That this Council recognises the concerns of the petitioners regarding the relocation of the two satellite GP practices in Bromham and will write to Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group to request that all efforts are made to retain at least a part-time GP presence within the village, that they ensure that they take all necessary steps to mitigate the concerns raised in the petition, together with those identified during the CCG’s engagement process, before they take any proposals to the Planning Committee, including ensuring sustainable transport links are created, such as cycleways and paths and public transport links, and to ask that once mitigation steps have been identified, that a meaningful public engagement process is once more carried out to seek the views of the most affected service users.

Road Safety - Wootton

1187

Dee Dillistone

05/06/19

Wootton: Cllr Wheeler

Director of Environment

Full Council Resolved 17 July 2019: That the Council recognises the considerable investment allocated for road safety and highways improvement across Wootton funded by the Borough Council and investments from Section 106 funding already in place. Mindful that Wootton Parish Council will soon have in excess of £500,000 of funds from the Community Infrastructure Levy, the Council will work with the Parish Council and the local Ward Councillor to identify any additional schemes which would be beneficial and to which it may wish to contribute. The Council has worked positively with the local Ward Councillor, Councillor Wheeler, and it proposes that Councillor Wheeler meets with the Portfolio Holder and Council Officers to discuss the funding arrangements for the proposed crossing as soon as possible with a view towards development during the Bedford Road resurfacing scheme in October.

No to Hall End Wootton Development

8

Ruth Sneath

08/05/19

Wootton: Cllr Wheeler

Director of Environment

Passed to Planning Dept. to consider as part of the planning application process

Increase the number of bins on Ashburnham Road

8

Emily Wright

23/04/2019

Castle: Cllrs Fletcher and Reale

Director of Environment

No further action although the Directorate is aware of the petition.

Resident Parking Badges for Vehicles for residents who live on Ford End Road, Queens Park, Bedford

1

Mukesh Heera

17/04/19

Queens Park: Cllrs Masud and Yasin

Director of Environment

No further action although the Directorate is aware of the petition.

To remove the double yellow lines Iddlesleigh Road, Queens Park.

55

Ms N Akhtar

20/03/19

Queens Park Cllrs Masud and Yasin

Director of Environment

Full Council Resolved 17 July 2019: That the Portfolio Holder works with the local Councillors to deliver a solution that is satisfactory to local residents.

Petition the Council to make representations to Sharnbrook Academy Federation to reconsider the closure of vital services of Brook Day Nursery.

85

Cathrine Ward (Unison)

09/03/19

Sharnbrook Cllr McMurdo

Director of Children's Services

Full Council Resolved 17 July 2019: That the Council thanks the parent and carer campaigners for the petition and for all of their efforts in this matter. It also notes the work of the Council and Members in making representations to the decision makers and in supporting the families throughout this process and in assisting in identifying places for all the children who are affected.

At the approach to the roundabout at the end of new bypass on The Great Ouse Way to join the A6, request the current lanes are amended to 3 lanes from 2.

Mr P Newbury

18/03/19

n/a

Director of Environment

No further action although the Directorate is aware of the petition.

Install recycling bins alongside current waste bins in Wooton.

85

Mr J Syatt

07/03/19

Wootton: Cllr Wheeler

Director of Environment

Full Council Resolved 17 July 2019: That the Council continues to work with Mr Syratt and Councillor Wheeler in Wootton to make sure that the Council is providing the best recycling facilities that it can in that area.

Install speed restriction cameras in Cemetery Road, Kempston. Between the junction with the High Street and junction for Martell Drive.

36
Mr J Howe

18/02/19

Kempston West - Cllr W Hunt

Director of Environment

Full Council 20 March 2019: That Cemetery Road, Kempston be added to the list of locations to be considered for the installation of average speed cameras.

Create, and more importantly enforce, parking restrictions in Lavender Lane, Great Denham and surrounding roads.

1
A Sharma

09/01/19

Kempston Rural - Cllr Smith

Director of Environment

No further action although the Director is aware of the petition.

Change the status of the Bromham Road end of Hurst Grove to residents' parking only

1
D Bilan

23/11/18

Queens Park - Cllrs Masud and Yasin

Director of Environment

No further action although the Directorate is aware of the petition.

Support on-estate keyholding for the low-level gate to the car park at Owl Park changing room, Woodlands Park.

86
Mr C Bailes

01/11/18

Great Barford - Cllrs Moon and Corp

Director of Environment

Full Council 5 December 2018: the current trial be supported and than an evaluation of the trail takes place at the end of the three month period.

To request the Council to install double yellow lines at the junction of Bunyans Mead and High Street, Elstow.

38

E White

10/10/18

Cllr Hill

Elstow and Stewartby: Cllr Hill

Director of Environment and Chief Officer for Planning and Highways

Full Council 5 December 2018: that the request be added to the programme of works for evaluation.

Request the Council to stop the damaging proposed restructure of the three schools (Cauldwell, Shackleton, Shortstown) which proposes... *To scrap local governing bodies * To abolish the current position of Headteacher in each of the primary schools. We believe that proposal will put educational standards and the safeguarding of children at risk. We call on Bedford Borough Council to take this petition forward to the Heart Mat Trustees and object to the proposals.

899

D Murphy

03/10/18

Cauldwell and Eastcotts:

Cllrs Charles, Oliver and Gallagher

Chief Officer for Education, SEND and Schools Infrastructure

The Council will continue to work with HEART Multi-Academy Trust and all stakeholders to ensure that the best outcomes were secured for the parents and children of Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown Primary Schools.

Safety of older residents and problematic parking in and around Gordon Collins House, Bamford Road, Bedford.

25

Mr SG Duck

06/09/18

Kingsbrook:

Cllr Gerard and Cllr Saunders

Director of Environment

Total number of signatures was 25 therefore no Council debate. Letter sent to organiser 7 September 2018 and petition referred to Highways.

To lower the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on The Highway, Shortstown.

110

Shortstown Primary School Council and Gail Whitehouse

27/07/18

Eastcotts:

Cllr Sarah-Jayne Holland

Director of Environment

Council debate 10 October 2018 resolved: (1) That the speed limit along the stretch of highway that runs parallel with Shortstown Primary School be reduced from 30mph to 20mph.(2) That the Council's speed enforcement vehicle visits the school and Miss Chambers, and other students be encouraged to visit the vehicle whilst it is there.

To request that a full consultation be conducted for a one-way system in the Park Road, Thornton Street, and Littledale Street, Kempston area

143

Mr Avatir Singh

26/07/18

Kempston Central and East:Councillors Boutall and Nawaz

Director of Environment

Council debate 10 October 2018 resolved: That a full consultation on the introduction of a one-way system for the roads identified in the petition be undertaken with residents being made aware of the possible consequences of the introduction of a one-way system.

To request speed ramps on Park Road, Kempston, Bedford

36

Cllr Nawaz

24/07/18

Kempston Central and East:

Councillors Boutall and Nawaz

Director of Environment

Council debate 10 October 2018 resolved: That the installation of speed humps in Park Road, Kempston be investigated.

To request a safe crossing point to enable pupils attending Brickhill Primary School, St Thomas Moore Upper School and Mark Rutherford Upper School to cross Kimbolton Road safely at peak travel time.

253

Tolu Osula

20/06/18

Brickhill:

Councillors Royden and Rider

Director of Environment Chief Officer for Transport

1. That the petition be noted and accepted, and in response, that the Governing Body of Brickhill Primary School be encouraged to reconvene a meeting with the Portfolio Holder, Council Officers and the local Ward Councillors, which they cancelled, to help the Council to deliver a speedy solution to the road safety issue on Kimbolton Road.

2. That the Governing Body be asked to ensure that all the individuals who had signed the petitions were written to by the school to advise them of why the meeting had been cancelled.

To request the removal of a hazardous Cockspur Thorn Tree on Southville Road, Bedford

35

Kuldeep Klaire

10/04/18

Cauldwell:

Councillors Charles and Oliver

Chief Officer Environment

The Council recognises the good work undertaken by the Council’s arboricultural team to look after and increase the number of trees in the Borough and specifically with regard to the tree outside 43 Southville Road, that this tree should be subject to ongoing regular inspections in line with the Council’s three yearly scheduled programme, as well as regular clearing up and removal of the berries which fall underneath the tree.

To request support of Grant Palmer Number 20/21 Bus Service on Woodlands Park

Chris Bailes

16/02/18

Great Barford: Councillors Corp and Moon

Director of Environment / Chief Officer Transport

Council debate 28 February 2019 Resolved: Mr Bailes, the Parish Councillor for Woodlands Park , be thanked for gathering the evidence to support the Woodlands Bus service 20/21 operated by Grant Palmer. The Parish Council and the Borough Councillors serving the Woodlands Park area be thanked for their comments supporting the invaluable service which this bus provided. The Chief Officer for Transport and other Officers be thanked for the efforts made by this Council to ensure that this vital service continued.

To request that the planning permission for Colworth Garden Village (Local Plan 2035) is refused due to numerous issues

Ryan Hammersley

13/02/18

n/a

Chief Officer Planning and Highways

No further action in respect of the Council's Petition Scheme. Referred petitioner to the Local Plan Consultation period and link to the consultation document.

To request speed calming measures on Avon Drive, Waveney Avenue and Brickhill Drive, Bedford

77

Cherelle Murden

10/01/18

Brickhill:

Councillors Royden and Rider

Director of Environment

Council debate 7 February 2018 Resolved: 1. That the Council welcomes the introduction of speed enforcement undertaken recently by the Police in Avon Drive. 2. That Officers be asked to meet with Ms Murden to gain the perspective of a wheelchair user of road safety in Avon Drive and the surrounding area and following those discussions, identify if there are any improvements that can be added to the highways work programme for consideration in due course.

To introduce a CPZ in Great Denham and have it properly patrolled and enforced.

72

Joanne Ruskin e-petition to

27/11/17

Kempston Rural:

Cllr Smith

Director of Environment

Petition withdrawn by organiser as content with current draft proposals to improve parking situation in Great Denham.

To request the installation or relocation of lighting in Play areas around Bedford

0

Matt Faraday

24/11/17

n/a

Director of Environment

No further action - however the Director of Environment is aware of the request

To request a review of all aspects of Highway safety relating to the A6 Highway from Paula Radcliffe Way to the County boundary with Northamptonshire.

72

Cllr McMurdo

23/11/17

Sharnbrook:

Cllr McMurdo and Riseley: Cllr Towler

Chief Officer Planning and Highways

Council debate 17 January 2018 Resolved: That the Council notes that works are currently programmed to take place on the A6 at Souldrop on 26 February to 6 March and resurfacing works at night between the 6-9 March to tackle accidents on the A6 at Souldrop, most involving motorcyclists overtaking and then colliding with right-turning vehicles. Site observations have shown that northbound vehicles undertake using the existing auxiliary lane to bypass vehicles waiting to turn right near the filling station. The measures included double white lining with reflective road studs, removal of the existing auxiliary turning, rumble strips, resurfacing of the junction and upgrade to street lighting, etc. The Council is currently updating a review of the accident statistics for the entire stretch of the A6 north of Bedford and work to update this review would be completed by the summer. The review will be compared with other sites across the summer to determine the priority of the implementation of measures and the input of Councillors would be welcome in this process to ensure the road is as safe as possible within the resources available.

To request the petition to be considered by the Planning Committee re. application 16/03265/FUL and to seek support for the deferral or withdrawal of the application until a full consultation with residents is undertaken about the long term future of the site.

89

14/11/17

Queens Park:

Cllrs Masud and Yasin

Chief Officer Planning and Highways

To Directorate to respond as part of the planning process.

To request, in response to consultation regarding possible controlled parking zones A and B, one side of street to be reserved for residents and to be provided free of charge.

198

25/10/17

Cllr Fletcher

Castle:

Cllrs Fletcher and Reale

Director of Environment

To Directorate to respond as part of the consultation.

To request increase in brightness of new LED lights in Riverfield Drive area, Bedford.

39

Saverio Bongo

11/10/17

Newnham:

Cllrs Carofano and Mingay

Director of Environment

Council debate 6 December 2017 resolved:

That the Portfolio Holder be recommended to review the provision of LED street lamps in the Riverfield Drive area to determine whether any improvements could be made

To request action to stop litter in/around Aspects Leisure Centre and river bank.

38

Saverio Bongo

11/10/17

Newnham:

Cllrs Carofano and Mingay

Director of Environment

Council debate 6 December 2017 resolved:

That the Council supported a zero tolerance approach to littering, that increased enforcement was to be encouraged and that the Portfolio Holder be recommended to give specific attention to the area near to the Aspects Leisure Centre, in terms of enforcement and litter collection.

To request that the Council does not close Southway Nursery

221 website

75

Linda Littler

11/10/17

Cauldwell:

Cllrs Charles and Oliver

Director of Children's Services

To Directorate to respond as part of the consultation.

To request a RPZ in Castle Ward.

106

Graeme Molloy e-petition to

 27/10/17

Castle:

Cllrs Fletcher and Reale

Director of Environment

Council debate 6 December 2017 resolved:

That the Portfolio Holder be recommended to request the Highways Team to produce a survey of the parking issues in the Castle Road area and to prepare a briefing note to the Portfolio Holder which he could consider, and then discuss with Ward Councillors, with a view to bringing forward a proposal, noting the limited resources which were available.

Request to stop 93 houses being built on Lower Farm Road, Bromham, Green Field Land

0

Richard Orrell

e-petition to 01/10/17

Bromham and Biddenham:

Cllrs Gambold and Rigby

Assistant Director of Planning

To be considered as part of the Planning process. No further action as petition not supported.

To request the Council's assistance in approaching the owner of trees in Molly Moore Ave gardens, Kempston to make them safe.

25

Cllr W Hunt

28/09/17

Kempston West:

Cllr W Hunt

Director of Environment

To Directorate to respond:

They will write to landowner and advise them to carry out periodic inspections of trees using a qualified contractor and to act on any of their recommendations.

To request zone parking in (Lower) Salisbury Street.

23

Cass Knight

19/09/17

Harpur:

Cllrs Atkins and Jackson

Director of Environment

To Directorate to respond

To request that the Mayor arranges a public meeting concerning the social care needs of older people.

49

Ian Pettit

13/09/17

n/a

n/a

Council debate 11 October 2017 Resolved: That the call for outside public meetings and discussion, in addition to those already frequently held inside the Council be welcomed and that the Council and Councillors alike, express support to ensure the continuing protection of the elderly, who are among the most vulnerable members of society.

To request that planning application no. 17/02101/FUL is rejected and re-considered under a new planning policy when the Local Plan 2035 is implemented

132

Organiser unknown

21/08/17

Wyboston:

Cllr Wootton

Assistant Director of Planning

Will be considered as part of the Planning process.

Request to reverse the decision to reduce the subsidy for post 16 age school transport

136

Martyn Wady

08/08/17

n/a

Director of Children's Services

Council debate 11 October 2017 Resolved:

1. That the petition regarding post-16 school transport be noted.
2. That the Government’s actions in cutting the Council’s Revenue Support Grant from over £30 million in 2015 to just £5.8 million in 2019 has made this unwanted change in policy unavoidable.
3. That it be noted that the Council was continuing to provide a bus service for all eligible post-16 students to attend school, in contrast to nearby Councils which provided no standard post-16 transport and thereby forced students into making their own travel arrangements.
4. That the Mayor be requested to write, with any local MPs who wished to add their name, to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government seeking the reversal of devastating cuts which were impacting on families right now and that the responses be shared with petition respondents.

Request to re-direct traffic from Cambridge Road, Bedford to Wallis Way

33

Damian Warburton

25/07/17

Kingsbrook:

Cllrs Gerard and Saunders

Eastcotts:

Cllr Holland

Director of Environment

Council debate 11 October 2017

Resolved:

1. That a further speed survey be carried out along Cambridge Road within 12 months of the installation of the 30mph extension.
2. That the re-designation of Wallis Way as the A5134 and downgrade the status of Cambridge Road be investigated which will reduce the number of ‘sat-nav’ related journeys being directed onto Cambridge Road.
3. That the signing on the approach to Cambridge Road be reviewed to discourage through traffic.
4. That once the above actions have been completed the Council will re-evaluate their effect and determine whether there is a need for further consideration.

Request for CPZ in Eastville Rd area of Bedford

53

Ros Hawkins

12/07/17

Cllr Oliver

Cauldwell:

Cllrs Charles and Oliver

Director of Environment

Council debate 11 October 2017

Resolved:

That it be acknowledged that the request for the introduction of a CPZ in Churchville Road, Maryville Road, Eastville Road and Southville Road, Bedford, had already been placed on the Council’s list of roads that will be considered for a CPZ and it will be considered for funding as and when monies become available for parking schemes.

Protest at unacceptable impact on existing inadequate infrastructure and inappropriate location for growth

52

Sharnbrook Farm Shop

06/07/17

Cllr Foster

Various Wards:

Clapham, Riseley, Sharnbrook and Wyboston

Assistant Director of Planning

Will be considered as part of the Local Plan 2035 process.

Objection to Appendix 5 of Local Plan 2035 - oppose sites which are rural/agricultural

121

Sarah Fogarty

12/06/17

Kempston Rural:

Cllr Smith

Assistant Director of Planning

Will be considered as part of the Local Plan 2035 process.

Objection to some specific provisions of Local Plan 2035 around Cleat Hill nos. 189 and 491

82

Dr T Kamyar

14/06/17

Great Barford:

Cllrs Corp and Moon

Assistant Director of Planning

Will be considered as part of the Local Plan 2035 process.

Objection to some specific provisions of Local Plan 2035 nos. 29 and 691

40

Prof. S Ackroyd

14/06/17

Bromham and Biddenham:

Cllrs Gambold and Rigby

Assistant Director of Planning

Will be considered as part of the Local Plan 2035 process.

Request to address lack of free transport for children of Cople and Willington, to Mark Rutherford Upper School

210

Joyce Tucker

12/06/17

Great Barford:

Cllrs Corp and Moon

Director of Children's Services

Cople and Willington to be added to the policy as exceptions to allow free school transport to Mark Rutherford Upper School

Request further CPZ's in Prime Minister's area (zone K)

47

e-petition to

Eleanor Ibbott

22/05/17

Harpur:

Cllrs Atkins and Jackson

Exec Director for Environment and Sustainable Communities

Council 12 July 2017 RESOLVED: That the request for a CPZ in the Prime Ministers’ area be added to the list of other requests for parking schemes until such time as funding became available.

Request to review the planning proposals for Marston Vale Innovation Park

166

Michelle Dyson

21/04/17

Wootton:

Cllr Wheeler

Asst Director (Planning)

Will be considered as part of the Planning process.

Request that the charge for maintenance of open space is deferred until debated by the Council and all facilities in the country park are open

96

e-petition

to 14/05/17

03/04/17

Mark Weeden

Kempston Rural:

Cllr Smith

Asst Chief Finance Officer

Considered with petition below.

Request that the charge for maintenance of open space be re-considered.

136

Mr G Insogna

Mr M Salisbury

22/03/17

Cllr Smith

Kempston Rural:

Cllr Smith

Asst Chief Finance Officer

Council debate 12 July 2017 RESOLVED:

11016. Council notes the ongoing communication between the Council and the community on this matter, and thanks the Parish Council and local residents for their engagement with the Council. Council expresses its disappointment that many residents were unaware of their liability for this charge, which is included in the Title Deeds for each property and which should have been explained to them at the time they purchased their property. Council further notes that over 75% of residents have paid, or are paying the charge, and thanks those who have done so. Council undertakes to provide maximum possible transparency to residents in respect of the use of the funds raised via the charge, including accounts displaying income and expenditure. Council undertakes to continue to engage with the Town and Parish Councils and Residents' Groups, with Ward Councillors and with residents directly on this matter.

Request urgent repairs to pavement and road surfaces Pollards Close Wilstead

31

22/02/17

Cllr Coombes

Wilshamstead;

Cllr Coombes

Exec Director for Environment and Sustainable Communities

Council 22 March 2017 RESOLVED:

That this Council acknowledges the need to resurface the pavement and road surface in Pollards Close, Wilstead. There are several areas where the road is failing, at the junction and on the inside of the bend. The Council is arranging for these areas to be repaired in order to keep the road safe. This work will be carried out in the next 6 weeks. In accordance with the Council’s Transport Asset Management Plan the long term programme of Highways Maintenance work is currently under review and Members will shortly be consulted on schemes to be included in that programme.

The request of the Ward Member to the Council to include works to Pollard Close in the next long term Highways Maintenance Programme (which commences in 2018/19) is noted.

Request extension to alcohol free zone into Queen's Park and for local authority to monitor situation

173

Eric Masih

07/12/16

Queen's Park:

Cllrs Masud and Yasin

Head of Democratic and Registration Services

There are on-going discussions concerning this matter and further meetings are to be arranged. However an extension to the Alcohol Zone would not seem to be a practical suggestion bearing in mind it is unlikely to be enforced.

To express concerns on the proposed digital operating model for libraries

351

Project 229

21/10/16

Kempston Central and East:

Cllrs Boutall and Nawaz

Exec Director for Environment and Sustainable Communities

Executive 2 November 2016 RESOLVED:

1. That, having considered the result of the consultation, the following be approved:

2. That the Council, in order to meet the challenges of reduced budget provision, believes that a “no change option” for library services is not viable.

3. Models 1 (A commissioned service) and 2 (A community supported service) are not considered appropriate for implementation at this point in time.

4. That Model 4 is renamed the ‘Library Plus’ Model and that this model is trialled at Bedford Central Library, Bromham Library and Wootton Library.

5. That Model 3 (A reduction in opening hours by 9.5hrs/library/week) is introduced at Putnoe and Kempston libraries.

6. That the Mobile Library and Library link service be reconfigured to deliver a more efficient service.

7. That the reference from the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee be accepted.

Request for RPZ or CPZ in Garfield Street

52

Graham Beckett

12/10/16

Harpur:

Cllrs Atkins and Jackson

Exec Director for Environment and Sustainable Communities

Council debate 7 December 2016:

To add request to other similar schemes when funding becomes available

Request assistance re. parking issues: Rutland Road, Grafton Road and Gibbons Road

6

e-petition to 18/10/16

Shofikul Islam

06/09/16

Castle:

Cllrs Fletcher and Reale

Exec Director for Environment and Sustainable Communities

Directorate working with Residents Association to try to increase parking in the area eg reducing length of yellow lines. No