Agenda item

Report of the Director of the Built Environment

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment presenting an options appraisal and seeking authority to start work on a Healthy Streets Plan for the City Cluster and Fenchurch Street. The Director of the Built Environment introduced the report and drew Members’ attention to the key points.

Members then proceeded to discuss the proposals and options. The Sub-Committee noted that the scheme was to be funded through Liveable Neighbourhoods grant funding from TfL and match funded by s106 payments. In response to a question, the Chamberlain and the Director of the Built Environment advised the Sub-Committee on the funding available and confirmed that the project was outside the scope of the Fundamental Review.

Arising from the discussion, the recommendations were put to vote amongst eligible Members, who agreed the recommendations and voted in favour of Option 1.

RESOLVED – That the Streets & Walkways Sub-Committee:

1. Approve the total estimated cost of the project of £282,433 (excluding risk) and release the additional budget of £269,033 to prepare and complete the Healthy Streets Plan;

2. Agree that there is a change of scope to the Healthy Streets Plan area boundary to that of the City Cluster area only;

3. Agree that the project name is changed to ‘City Cluster Healthy Streets Plan’;

4. Agree that delegated authority is given to the Director of the Built Environment, in consultation with the Chamberlain, to make any adjustments between elements of the project budget;

5. Agree that Option 1, the plan for the City Cluster only, is approved; and

6. Agree authority to start work on the preparation of the Healthy Streets Plan.