Agenda item

1)    Patrick Streeter asked a question of the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee regarding the future the Smithfield General Market Site following the rejection of the latest redevelopment proposals. In reply, the Chairman pointed out that the site was now the responsibility of the leaseholders, Henderson Global Investors and whilst the City Corporation had an interest as the freeholder of the site, the developer should be given sufficient time to consider its position in light of the decision.

2)     Brian Mooney asked a question of the Chairman of the Property Investment Board regarding the protracted delay to the redevelopment of the remaining section of the Riverside Walkway, Queensbridge House. George Gillon responded in the absence of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Board. He highlighted the history of the project and reasons for the delay and advised that it was now at a stage where work on site would commence shortly to enable that section of the walkway to open in 2017.

3)     Alderman Ian Luder asked a question of the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee concerning Crossrail connections to Heathrow Airport and the measures being taken to address the absence of a direct route to Terminal 5.  The Chairman responded by stating that whilst the City Corporation had made representations on the matter in the past it should be referred back to Officers to investigate whether any further action could be taken.