Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Christopher Hayward and Graham Packham.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 30 November 2015.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    the minutes of the meeting held on 30 November 2015 be approved; and

b)    the list of Outstanding References be noted.

Bank Junction Improvement Project – Members were informed that the Corporation had received confirmation for funding from Transport for London for the ‘All Change at Bank’ project and an offer for funding for the interim scheme had been received.  Officers were continuing to meet with relevant organisations to progress the project.

Aldgate Highway Changes and Public Realm Improvement – Members noted that the City Surveyor hoped to receive construction costs from the contractors for the Pavilion at the end of January 2016.

20MPH update – The City of London Police representative informed the Committee that 128 drivers were prosecuted in November 2015 and 74% of these were low end speeders. 

Update on incidents – Members were informed of the outcome of the following cycling fatalities in the city -

·         Ludgate circus – The driver of the HGV was charged with death by careless driving and was issued 150 community service and a one year driving ban. 

·         Bank Junction – No further action was taken against the driver of the HGV.

To receive a brief presentation from a representative of the Enforcement and On-Street Operations Directorate, Transport for London.

The Sub-Committee received a presentation from John Strutton, the Head of Community Safety & Problem Solving at Transport for London regarding the role of a Road Traffic Enforcement Officer.

The presentation covered a number of areas as follows –

-       Road modernisation programme

-       Powers for RTEO’s

-       Community Safety Accreditation from the Metropolitan Police

-       Maximising impacts

-       Various transformational projects across the TFL network

-       Forward schedule in terms of recruitment

In response to a question, Members were informed that appropriate tools would be used to take enforcement action on cyclists.

Members were advised that RETO’s would be deployed based on demand which would be informed by intelligence.

Members noted that by April 2016 there would be a full establishment of RTEO’s.

The Chairman thanked Mr Strutton for attending the meeting.

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the objections to the associated proposals and additional mitigation measures for the North-South Cycle Superhighway.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the report be deferred to the next meeting to allow discussion to be held with objectors and other relevant parties.

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the London Wall Place Section 106 and Section 278 Highway and Public Realm Improvements.

Members were informed that Officers were working with Transport for London to introduce a number of new bus routes to avoid stopping at Liverpool Street Station.

The Sub-Committee agreed that it was important to remain flexible and to ensure that the outcome was one that was the more appropriate for all road users.  Members noted that various options were being considered, however, no proposal would limit London Wall from operating as it does now. 

In terms of moving the project forward, a pedestrian modelling exercise had been undertaken to better understand the project.

RESOLVED – That,

a)  the proposed highway changes shown in Appendix 2 be progressed to detailed design;

b)    the public consultation on the proposals for Options A and B (kerbside provision) be noted;

c)    an increase in budget of £583,300 be approved to complete detailed design as shown in Appendix 9;

d)    authority be delegated for any adjustments between elements of the £971,300 required budget to the Director of the Built Environment in conjunction with the Chamberlain’s Head of Finance provided the total approved budget of £971,300 does not exceed; and

e)    Officers be authorised to enter into any legal agreements required to progress as proposed.

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the draft City Public Realm Supplementary Planning document.

The Sub-Committee welcomed the report and suggested that Appendix 3 required reworking and that to aid a better understanding of the document; it would be useful to provide animations.

One Member suggested that one of the objectives of the SPD should be to design out skateboarding in the City.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the Bream Buildings.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    the Scheme Objectives as detailed in Appendix 1 be approved;

b)    the progression of the project be authorised and the release of funds amounting to £32,687, as set out in Section 16 and Appendix 4 of this report be agreed;

c)    Officers be authorised to enter into a Section 278 agreement with the developer.

Swan Lane - a question was raised regarding the condition of the former wharf on Hanseatic Walk at the end of Swan Lane which it was reported was surrounded by unsafe hoardings as a result of the works on London Bridge Staircase.  Officers within the Department of the Built Environment agreed to follow up with PLA on this matter and provide an update at the next meeting.

Mitre Square Development – The Sub-Committee expressed their thanks to Officers within the, Department of the Built Environment for the organisation of a successful exhibition which generated a high level of interest.  

There were no items of urgent business.