Agenda item

Questions were asked in relation to the following:

Eastern Cluster

The impact on air pollution and pressures on the transport system in relation to the demand for more buildings in the eastern cluster was acknowledged by the Committee and the Chairman advised that the Local Plan Consultation would be launching the following week and would provide an opportunity for people to express their views on the issue.

It was agreed that all Members of the Court of Common Council should be sent details of the Local Plan Consultation.

Street Resurfacing Works

A Member expressed concern regarding the number of resurfacing works currently taking place between the Guildhall and Smithfield and asked if they could be better co-ordinated to enable better traffic movement through the streets.

The Director of the Built Environment advised that the works were co-ordinated but often affected by utility companies undertaking urgent work which don’t require approval. The Director agreed to look into the specific works referred to write to the Member concerned setting out the details around the planning that had gone into them

A Member referred to the road closures and the ban on deliveries at peak times during the London 2012 Olympics and asked if something similar could be explored.

It was noted that special laws had been in place for the Olympics but other alternatives, for example use of the river, should be explored.