Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Town Clerk/Culture Mile Director.

Members considered a report of the Assistant Town Clerk and Culture Mile Director, which presented the recommendations of the City Arts Initiative for ratification. In response to questions, Members noted that ‘Ice Watch’ would not carry any narrative but officers accepted that its environmental message could be open to speculation.  There was also a query in respect of the weight of the ice blocks, and the crane used to position them, and this was under consideration by the City’s Highways team. 

Members also noted that consultation was ongoing in respect of the precise siting of ‘Fearless Girl’, as there had been some objections to it being sited at the proposed location in Paternoster Square.  Members were very keen for this sculpture to be in the City and noted that the Square was large enough to provide an acceptable alternative location.  

RESOLVED, that – Members ratify the City Arts Initiative’s recommendations in relation to the above proposals as follows:

1.          Ice Watch London: approve the proposed installation, noting that the number and location of the ice blocks must be agreed with your Highways Team; risk assessments and method statements must be provided to advise how meltwater will be dealt with in the event of run-off and of freeze/thaw; a procedure must be in place for the removal of the ice blocks, if they have not melted by 21 December 2018, and there must be clearance of at least 2m around each block.

2.          The Fearless Girl: approve - noting the need to ensure 2m clearance around the sculpture

3.          Domestic David: decline as the proposal constitutes advertising, even with the logos and manufacturer’s name removed.