Agenda item

River Safety

Alderman Tim Hailes asked a question of the Chairman of the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee regarding safety on the river Thames.

In reply, the Chairman agreed that the issue was one of high importance to the City and outlined the various mechanisms through which the City Corporation engaged with the Port of London Authority and other relevant bodies to this end. Responding to a supplementary question, she reassured the Member that the City Corporation would highlight the importance of river safety during any consultation around the London Fire Brigade’s forthcoming London Safety Plan 6.

Smoking in the City

Ann Holmes asked a question of the Chairman of the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee concerning the possibility of restricting smoking in the City to designated areas.

Responding, the Chairman set out the legal position in relation to such a proposal and highlighted the complexities that would be associated with this. She also highlighted existing activity undertaken by the City Corporation to limit the effects of smoking on children, making reference to the implementation of smoke-free zones in three City playgrounds.

Safety at Bank Junction

Deputy Joyce Nash asked a question of the Deputy Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee concerning safety at Bank Junction.

The Deputy Chairman reminded the Court of the tragic death of Ying Tao in 2015 and emphasised the City Corporation’s determination to avert similar future incidents. He set out the steps being taken to improve road safety at the junction and reiterated the importance of reducing injuries, accidents and fatalities both at Bank Junction and across the City as a whole.