Jordan Sheils
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Ref: 2018-0319
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· Deadline: 21 Apr 2019
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Coroner's Concerns
the inquest I heard very helpful evidence Highway Asset Manager, who told me that the council are currently in the process of considering of obtaining planning permission for anti-climbing mesh at the location, although it is not thought it will be implemented until early next year: The MATTER OF CONCERN is a8 follows: To review the measures for deterring such tragedies with a view to expediting their introduction particularly with regard to prominently displayed CCTV cameras overlooking the bridge ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN In my opinion action should be taken t0 prevent future deaths and I believe that the Chief Executive has the power to take such action: YOUR RESPONSE You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 _ of its date; may extend that period on request: Your response must contain details of action taken Or proposed to be taken, out the timetable for' such action _ Otherwise you must explain why no action is proposed. COPIES Ihave sent a copy of this report to: Mother Father Chief Coroner DATED this 16/10/18 Senior Coroner West Yorkshire Western Division lbTR RT3589 During from existing - days . setting
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Regulation 28 Report to Prevent Further Deaths at North Bridee Halifax Iisresponse Is being sent to; Mr MD: Fleming Senior Coroner; West Yorkshire (Western District), City Courts, The Tyrls, Bradford, BDI 1LA In response to a Regulation 28 Report to Prevent Further Deaths following an inquest hearing into the death of Jordan Ryan Sheils at North Bridge Halifax that concluded on 15t October 2018_
1. Calderdale Council am Mr Highway Asset Manager, Calderdale Council, Ainley s Depot; Huddersfield Road, Elland, HXS 9JR: 2 Coroners Matter of Concern The Matters of Concern were identified as;
2.1 To review existing measures for deterring such tragedies with a view to expediting their introduction particularly with regard to prominently displayed CCTV cameras overlooking the bridge
3. Actlon Taken
3.1 To review existing measures for deterring such tragedies with a view to expediting their introduction particularly with regard to prominentlv displayed CCTV cameras overlooking the bridge
3.2 A report was submitted to Calderdale Council' s Cabinet on 30* 2018 outlining the installation of anti-climb mesh affixed to horizontal rails to cover the cut outs in the parapet and a steeple coping to cover the castellated top of the existing parapet providing a 1.45m unclimbable parapet (which would comply with current Design Manual for Roads and Bridges standards): A similar methodology was implemented on Hebble Viaduct which carries the A58 over North Bridge as a suicide prevention measure in 2010. The following resolutions were passed: That an application for listed building consent and an application for planning permission for the preferred option described at paragraph 5.3 (anti climb mesh and steeple coping) is submitted to the Local Planning Authority; That finance required, currently estimated at €200,000, be made available budgets as appropriate 33 A Planning and Listed Building Consent application was submitted on the 5th October 2018, upon approval the works will be tendered and is currently pending approval:
3.3 Provision of CCTV camera An additional CCTV camera was installed on the 23r November 2018to provide coverage of North Bridge:
3.4 Provision of Temporary Heras Fencing temporary fencing would be standing and not prevent an individual from gaining access to the existing parapet, this option is therefore not considered suitable at this location: July - from Any - free
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Timetable for Implementation Action Timescale Comments Feasibility Study Feb 18 to July 18 Complete Review of CCTV coverage Feb 18 - July 18 Completed Approval By Cabinet 30-7-18 Complete Finalise Drawings 2018 Completed Temporary Fencing Revlew {Sept 2018 Completed Feasibility study for installation of additional CCTV. 2018 Sept 2018 Ongoing Listed Building Consent Oct 18~Dec 18 Submitted 5" Oct 2018 Pending approval Installation of CCTV Camera Nov 2018 Installed Contract Preparation Oct 18 - Nov 18 Ongoing Tender Period Jan 18 to Feb 18 Site Works Marl9 to May 19 Works Complete 31-May-19 Calderdale Suicide Prevention Group
5.1 A Calderdale wide multi-agency group was established in 2016 following the completion of a Calderdale suicide audit: A target of reducing suicides to zero in Calderdale has been set; more challenging than the national ambition to reduce suicides by 10% by 2020.
5.2 The Government' $ Strategy; Preventing Suicide in England 2012 - A cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives identifies 6 areas of action which will reduce suicides: are: reduce the risk of suicide in key high-risk groups tailor approaches to improve mental health in specific groups reduce access to the means of suicide provide better information and support to those bereaved or affected by suicide support the media in delivering sensitive approaches to suicide and suicidal behaviour support research, data collection and monitoring
5.3 Calderdale's prevention strategy and action plan is based on these areas of action. The plan is led by public health and partners regularly undertake reviews and provide updates to the plan: There is widespread agreement to implement our suicide prevention plan and deliver prevention initiatives both across the Council and with other partners, e-g: their plan to undertake a follow-up suicide audit in January 2019.
5.4 The proposed works at North Bridge have been discussed and agreed with our Public Health colleagues who lead the Suicide Prevention Group: Aug ` Aug ` kev - Thev key
Copies
6.1 F respectfully ask that a copy of my response be forwarded to the Interested Persons to the inquest and your regulation 28 report dated 16th October 2018 and the Calderdale Suicide Prevention Group: Dated: 11 December 2018 PNG Signed: Richard Mills Highway Asset Manager Calderdale Council
1. Calderdale Council am Mr Highway Asset Manager, Calderdale Council, Ainley s Depot; Huddersfield Road, Elland, HXS 9JR: 2 Coroners Matter of Concern The Matters of Concern were identified as;
2.1 To review existing measures for deterring such tragedies with a view to expediting their introduction particularly with regard to prominently displayed CCTV cameras overlooking the bridge
3. Actlon Taken
3.1 To review existing measures for deterring such tragedies with a view to expediting their introduction particularly with regard to prominentlv displayed CCTV cameras overlooking the bridge
3.2 A report was submitted to Calderdale Council' s Cabinet on 30* 2018 outlining the installation of anti-climb mesh affixed to horizontal rails to cover the cut outs in the parapet and a steeple coping to cover the castellated top of the existing parapet providing a 1.45m unclimbable parapet (which would comply with current Design Manual for Roads and Bridges standards): A similar methodology was implemented on Hebble Viaduct which carries the A58 over North Bridge as a suicide prevention measure in 2010. The following resolutions were passed: That an application for listed building consent and an application for planning permission for the preferred option described at paragraph 5.3 (anti climb mesh and steeple coping) is submitted to the Local Planning Authority; That finance required, currently estimated at €200,000, be made available budgets as appropriate 33 A Planning and Listed Building Consent application was submitted on the 5th October 2018, upon approval the works will be tendered and is currently pending approval:
3.3 Provision of CCTV camera An additional CCTV camera was installed on the 23r November 2018to provide coverage of North Bridge:
3.4 Provision of Temporary Heras Fencing temporary fencing would be standing and not prevent an individual from gaining access to the existing parapet, this option is therefore not considered suitable at this location: July - from Any - free
8 1 W 9 1 U 83 H 8 1 # Oo9 ~xojddv 1 8 Yu 7 I I4 h 1 1 U Hl ( L 8 1 1 1 1 8 1 8 8 3 1 I 84 3 0 ] 1 ] Ik I 8
Timetable for Implementation Action Timescale Comments Feasibility Study Feb 18 to July 18 Complete Review of CCTV coverage Feb 18 - July 18 Completed Approval By Cabinet 30-7-18 Complete Finalise Drawings 2018 Completed Temporary Fencing Revlew {Sept 2018 Completed Feasibility study for installation of additional CCTV. 2018 Sept 2018 Ongoing Listed Building Consent Oct 18~Dec 18 Submitted 5" Oct 2018 Pending approval Installation of CCTV Camera Nov 2018 Installed Contract Preparation Oct 18 - Nov 18 Ongoing Tender Period Jan 18 to Feb 18 Site Works Marl9 to May 19 Works Complete 31-May-19 Calderdale Suicide Prevention Group
5.1 A Calderdale wide multi-agency group was established in 2016 following the completion of a Calderdale suicide audit: A target of reducing suicides to zero in Calderdale has been set; more challenging than the national ambition to reduce suicides by 10% by 2020.
5.2 The Government' $ Strategy; Preventing Suicide in England 2012 - A cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives identifies 6 areas of action which will reduce suicides: are: reduce the risk of suicide in key high-risk groups tailor approaches to improve mental health in specific groups reduce access to the means of suicide provide better information and support to those bereaved or affected by suicide support the media in delivering sensitive approaches to suicide and suicidal behaviour support research, data collection and monitoring
5.3 Calderdale's prevention strategy and action plan is based on these areas of action. The plan is led by public health and partners regularly undertake reviews and provide updates to the plan: There is widespread agreement to implement our suicide prevention plan and deliver prevention initiatives both across the Council and with other partners, e-g: their plan to undertake a follow-up suicide audit in January 2019.
5.4 The proposed works at North Bridge have been discussed and agreed with our Public Health colleagues who lead the Suicide Prevention Group: Aug ` Aug ` kev - Thev key
Copies
6.1 F respectfully ask that a copy of my response be forwarded to the Interested Persons to the inquest and your regulation 28 report dated 16th October 2018 and the Calderdale Suicide Prevention Group: Dated: 11 December 2018 PNG Signed: Richard Mills Highway Asset Manager Calderdale Council
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