Agenda item

Report of the Director of the Built Environment

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment in respect of the Greening Cheapside project. The Director of the Built Environment introduced the report and gave Members an update on the project. Noting that the installation of a Blue Plaque was part of the proposals, a Member advised that there was a slow pipeline for Blue Plaques and it may take some time for it to be delivered.

RESOLVED – That the Streets & Walkways Sub Committee agree:

1. That an additional budget of £200,000 is approved for delivering Phase 1b of which an initial sum of £55,000 is allocated to reach the next Gateway. The full amount is to be funded from C Hoare & Co through a voluntary S278 contribution;

2. Approve the revised total project budget of £580,154 (£380,154 allocated for Phase 1, and £200,000 allocated for Phase 1b) subject to receipt of funding; and

3. Authorise completion of one or more agreements between the City and C Hoare & Co for the provision of funding by C Hoare & Co for enhancements to the Sunken Garden.

At this point Deputy Alastair Moss withdrew from the meeting.