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The Chairman invited Common Councillor John Edwards to address the Committee regarding a proposal for the installation of a soft-surface running track within the City of London. Mr. Edwards outlined the proposal and presented the benefits of such a scheme to the Sub-Committee before discussing the idea with Members.

Whilst Members were broadly supportive of the concept, there were several practical elements of such a scheme that would require serious consideration before it could be progressed, such as the route taken by the track, costing and funding, managing different road user groups, and highway maintenance, and the Sub-Committee discussed these points. However, Members commended the ambition of such a project and recognised the positive impact and benefits of such a facility. The Sub-Committee agreed that the idea had merit, and that if the practical challenges could be navigated, such a project could be considered by Members in the future. The Chairman thanked John Edwards for his attendance and presentation, adding that he hoped the feedback from Members would be useful.

The Chairman then advised Members of meeting dates for 2020 and advised that calendar invitations would be circulated by the Town Clerk.