Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Committee received a report of the Town Clerk setting out the current list of outstanding actions:

Electric Vehicle Charging

Officers confirmed there had been progress, and they were pressing DCCS for an update on the Middlesex Street plan and working closely on securing funding for kit.

Members were reminded that Estates generally provided charging spots themselves. The City was only developing sites for commercial/visitor use only and did not want to become a destination for recharging, only to provide for top ups for taxis, etc. Officer were looking to expand numbers at hubs but not significantly, with the Baynard House facility as a key site.

A Member requested a solution for East City residents and businesses. As the Corporation had not provided options in timely manner, the Member asked if residents were able to access the _? facility for free. The Committee supported this suggestion as a practical solution.

Whilst it was acknowledged these car park bays were not significantly used, this decision could not be made by this Committee and Officers agreed to follow up with the Planning & Transportation Chairman and Deputy Chairman.

Garden Waste Recycling

Officers confirmed there were no updates since the last meeting.

Measurement and mitigation options for operational rail noise from London Underground affecting the Barbican Estate

Members were informed that a letter was sent to London Underground regarding the concern and frustration that only half the issue had been dealt with, and Officers awaited an imminent response.

A Member voiced concern that those residents to the east have the worse situation and asked Officers to keep up the pressure as London Underground had given no indication that they would carry out the work soon.

It was noted that the closure of the Northern Line Bank Branch would be shut for a significant time and Officers agreed to ask if this would have an effect in communications.

Amendment to KPI TPR 11 of the DBE business plan 2021/22 / surveys

The Chairman confirmed data would come to the September meeting plus an agenda item.