Local services for Surbiton area wards.
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee looked at two requests for Councillor Ward Funding grants. These are small pots of money that councillors can give to local community projects and groups in their area.
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee approved measures to address parking problems on Verona Drive. The decision aims to tackle parking issues affecting residents in this area.
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee noted their work programme, which sets out what topics and issues they plan to discuss in future meetings.
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee explained how residents can submit petitions to future meetings. Petitions need at least 20 signatures and must be submitted by 10am the day before meetings.
The committee noted a proposal to tackle parking and access problems on Verona Drive in Surbiton. The council wants to put measures in place but will consult residents first before making any changes.
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee reviewed objections to a trial cycling route on Ewell Road. This was part of considering feedback on temporary traffic changes that have been tested.
The council has made a decision about an experimental cycle route on Ewell Road. This is a trial traffic management scheme that will test new cycling infrastructure before making it permanent.
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee set aside 30 minutes for local residents and community groups to ask questions about local issues. People can ask questions without giving advance notice, though it helps if technical questions are submitted early.