Agenda item

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.