Agenda item

Report of the Director of the Built Environment

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding Phases 1 and 2 of the Shoe Lane Quarter Public Realm Enhancements project. The Chairman introduced the item and advised that this had been a good project with positive, high-quality outcomes. The Chairman added that the project represented a good example of greening HVM measures as an alternative to bollards. A Member noted the lessons learned set out in the report and advised that care should be taken to avoid similar issues arising on future projects.

RESOLVED – That the Streets & Walkways Sub Committee:

1. Note the content of this outcome report;

2. Authorise the Chamberlain’s department to return unspent section 106 and 278 funds to the developers as set out in the respective legal agreements, after any required maintenance sums are accounted for and subject to the verification of the final accounts;

3. Should it be request by the client, authorise the transfer of any unspent funds, following verification of the final accounts, to a separate project where the financial commitment resides with the same client; and

4. Agree to close the Shoe Lane Quarter Public Realm Enhancements – Phases 1 and 2 projects.