Agenda item

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 13 January 2014.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the last meeting be approved.

MATTERS ARISING-

BT Openreach - It was noted that BT Openreach had agreed to join the Considerate Contractor Scheme.

Cycling in the City – Members were informed that a report on the Mayor’s Vision for Cycling would be considered by the Grand Committee on 18 March and afterwards by the Policy and Resources Committee on 20 March.  It was agreed that the Road Safety Report would be submitted to this Sub Committee for information.

Gateway 3 – Outline Options Appraisal – Beech Street – Members noted that concern had been expressed at the last Planning and Transportation Committee by the Chairman of the Health and Well Being Board around pollution.  The Transport and Public Realm Director advised the Sub Committee that monitors had been installed at Beech Street to identify the level of pollution passing through the covered roadway.  In respect of the Cultural Hub, this project was ongoing along with the various enhancement strategies.  A report on the time frame for the project would be submitted to the next meeting.

Skateboarding – Further to the concern raised at the last meeting regarding skateboarding, the Comptroller and City Solicitor advised that, depending on specific circumstances, it may be possible to consider making byelaws to restrict skateboarding, using the power contained in section 39(1) of the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1961.  However, new legislation expected to be brought into force later this year will provide for Local Authorities to prohibit activities which have a detrimental effect on public spaces by way of Public Spaces Protection Orders. 

Members were informed that an Issues report was being prepared regarding the use and damage caused by skateboards at the public space by St Paul’s including any legal options that may be applicable.

Special Events on the Highway – Concern had been raised at the Grand Committee about disturbance to parishioners at St James Garlickhythe from events on Sundays. This would be considered in the report on Event Guidelines to be considered at the April meeting of the Sub Committee.

Ludgate Hill – Members were informed that the Ludgate Hill Crossing trial was due to commence in September 2014 and the outcome of this trial would determine whether or not the signalised crossing would be made permanent.