Agenda item

Culture Mile Look & Feel Experiments Phase 4

Report of the Director of the Built Environment

Minutes:

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment presenting Phase 4 of the Culture Mile Look and Feel Experiments. The Director of the Built Environment introduced the report and gave Members an overview of the proposals, before giving a presentation outlining work done so far, the current proposals and plans for 2020 in more detail.

 

The Sub-Committee then proceeded to discuss the proposals. Whilst Members were generally supportive, noting the praise and traction of the programme elsewhere, there was some concern that the overall project may not be demonstrating value for money, particularly within the context of the Fundamental Review. In response to a query, the Chamberlain confirmed that the Culture Mile programme was outside the scope of the Fundamental Review. However, Members asked that if approved, confirmation be sought that the budget allocated to the programme was intact and remained applicable.

 

The Sub-Committee continued to discuss the proposals. The Deputy Chairman advised that coloured road crossings sometimes caused difficulties and urged officers to undertake consultation with regards to accessibility before installing them. Members were also keen to ensure that the programme complimented the Legible London signage and wayfinding scheme rather than competing with it.

 

In response to points raised by Members, the Director of the Built Environment reassured the Sub-Committee on funding and that the programme was compatible with Legible London, and advised Members of the outcomes from the programme so far.

 

RESOLVED – That the Streets & Walkways Sub-Committee:

 

i.              Approve the Look and Feel Experiments Phase 4 programme for a total cost of £685,000, funded from the £5 million budget previously allocated by the Policy & Resources Committee (subject to confirmation that this budget remains intact and allocated to the programme); and

 

ii.             Approve the revised budget for Phases 1-3 as set out in the report.

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