Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Deputy Brian Harris, Christopher Hayward and Michael Welbank.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 18 May 2015.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 May 2015 be approved.

Matters arising:

Item 7.1 – 2-6 Cannon Street Gateway 4

With regard to the exploration of a Public Space Protection Order for the highway, Members were informed that consideration was being given to the legislation which related to the enforcement against certain activities in a public space in respect of both 2 – 6 Cannon Street and Aldgate.  This would allow spaces to be locked up during the evening.  Members considered that it was always better to design issues out for example, skateboarding.  A further report would be brought back to the Sub Committee for a decision.

To receive the list of outstanding references.

The Sub Committee noted the list of outstanding references.

The Sub Committee conveyed their deep sadness and expressed condolences to family and friends of the young cyclist who was killed in a collision at Bank Junction earlier that day.

Upgrade to Bank Station – Members were informed that much of the stakeholder and public engagement work was now taking place and thought was being given to the potential for change in that area.

Safer Lorries Scheme – The Sub Committee were informed that this new scheme was aimed at ensuring only lorries with basic safety equipment fitted will be allowed on London's roads in the future.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the Museum of London Roundabout.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    the outcome of the trial be noted and approval given to making the trial permanent; and

b)    the permanent lighting improvements at the roundabout be noted.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding Southampton Buildings (40-45 Chancery Lane).

RESOLVED – That,

a)    a revised implementation budget of £221,305, as set out in section 5 of the report be approved;

b)    the use of £56,291 from the 40-45 Chancery Lane Section 106 Transport Improvements contribution, and £25,425 from the underspend of the Rolls Building S106 LCEIW contribution be approved;

c)    the detailed design as set out in section 1 and Appendix 3 of the report be approved;

d)    the progression of the project to implementation, in line with the programme as set out in section 3 of the report be approved.

To receive a presentation from the Assistant Director, Environmental Enhancement.

The Sub Committee received a presentation from the Assistant Director, Environmental Enhancement regarding recently completed projects in the City.

The Chairman expressed thanks to the team for their excellent work.

Members were informed that the exhibition at the New London Architecture (NLA) was open until 11 July 2015.  Furthermore, various schemes had been submitted to NLA as part of their annual awards which included the Riverside Walkway and the work undertaken in and around the Barbican Centre.

Swan Lane Pier – A question was raised regarding the ownership of Swan Lane Pier and what options were available to have it repaired.  The Assistant Director, Environmental Enhancement advised the Sub Committee that the priority of this area had been raised and Officers were investigating ownership.

The Chairman congratulated Officers and the past Chairman, Jeremy Simons for the production of a very impressive booklet regarding ‘The Restoration of the Prince Albert, the Prince Consort 2014’.

MOTION – That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act as follows:-

RESOLVED: That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding London Bridge Staircase.

There were no questions.

There were no items of urgent business.