Agenda item

‘Green’ Initiative

A Member for Dowgate Ward reported that ‘green’ initiatives were a priority for his ward and asked if a report detailing these could be brought to a future meeting.

The Director of the Built Environment suggested that this could be done by way of an annual report as many of the initiatives came under the remit of other Committees.

Transport for London

A Member reported that an issue she had raised with TfL on behalf of a constituent had been answered with a ‘not within our jurisdiction’ response and asked if regular dialogue took place?

The Director of the Built Environment advised that regular liaison with TfL did take place, and undertook to provide the member with a detailed response on the matter in question.

Dowgate Hill/Cannon Street

A member asked if the provision of a taxi rank in this area could be explored which officers agreed to look into.

Yellow Bikes

A member reported that more and more yellow bikes were being dumped around the streets creating obstructions, a particular concern for partially sighted people, and asked what could be done to address the issue.

Officers reported that as a dockless cycle hire scheme could operate with no on-street infrastructure, companies were able to operate their schemes without the express consent of the Highway Authorities although bikes deemed to be causing an obstruction or nuisance could be removed.

Officers advised that all cycle hire operators were encouraged to sign up to the Code of Practice which had been approved by the Committee in October 2017.

It was agreed that a copy of the Code of practice should be circulated to all members of the Committee together with details for how to report obstructions.

Millennium Inclinator

A Member reported that this had recently been out of service again and it was agreed that the City surveyor should be asked to provide an update.

Blackfriars Bridge Underpass

A Member expressed concern regarding the poor state of the underpass at Blackfriars Bridge and asked who was responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of it.

Officers advised that there were overlapping responsibilities between the CoL and TfL and discussions were taking place with TfL to address the problem.