Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

Members noted that the City has entered into a licence agreement for the use of its Senator House Garden as access for a major refurbishment of Senator House. The agreement includes the closure of the garden for the works period, waterproofing of the City’s slab over the London Underground Ltd tunnel which runs under the

garden and the refurbishment of Senator House Garden following the

construction work. All the works are to be carried out at the expense of the

Senator House tenant, Legal & General.

The proposed works to Senator House Garden represent an improvement on

the previous garden and provide a high quality, accessible and welcoming

garden which is clearly identifiable as a public space provided by the City.

Resolved – that Members approve the detailed design of the proposals to improve Senator House Garden at no cost to the City of London Corporation.

Members were also invited to receive a presentation regarding the Churchyards Enhancement Programme, which was noted by the Committee.