Agenda item

Report of the Director of the Built Environment

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment seeking approval for an updated City Cluster area delivery plan 2020-2023, centred around

three programmes that would enable the initial set of high priority projects to be developed and implemented. The Director of the Built Environment introduced the report and drew Members’ attention to the key points. The Sub Committee was advised that the project had been adjusted to account for COVID-19 recovery work.

The Sub Committee then proceeded to discuss the proposals. Members were supportive of the project, but sought assurances or further details regarding funding, the proposed Steering Group, project prioritisation and climate resilience. In response to a question from a Member, the Director of the Built Environment advised that there were contingencies in place with regards to the funding of the project, with some still awaiting confirmation. The Director of the Built Environment noted Members’ suggestions for inclusion on the Steering Group, and advised the Sub Committee on how the project would be linked to the Climate Action Strategy and other relevant City of London Corporation work. The Director of the Built Environment then gave the Sub Committee some further detail on project prioritisation arising from the impact of COVID-19.

The Chairman advised that he had received positive feedback on the proposals from people in the area and Ward Members, and added that improvements to local environments would be important in encouraging people back to the area. Arising from the discussion, the recommendations were put to vote amongst eligible Members, who voted unanimously in favour of the recommendations.

RESOLVED – That the Streets & Walkways Sub Committee:

1. Agree the updated City Cluster area delivery plan 2020-2023 as set out;

2. Note the estimated cost of £2.4m - £2.9 to deliver the three programmes for 2020-2023, to be fully funded by site-specific Section 106 contributions and the Transport for London Liveable Neighbourhoods grant, however this cost estimate does not preclude the opportunity to secure additional funding to deliver further change where there is a demonstrable need from TfL, from restricted funds linked to local development sites or from third party sponsorship, subject to Member approval (refer to Appendix 4 for detailed information on funding structure);

3. Note that gateway reports will be submitted for each individual project and area programme reports are to be submitted annually;

4. Approve the allocation of £37k staff costs from the Pinnacle S106 towards the development and management of the City Cluster Area programme; and

5. Approve the appended report: “Gateway 3: Well-being and Climate change resilience Programme”, as set out in Appendix 5 to the report.