Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Committee received a report of the Town Clerk setting out the current list of outstanding actions:

Electric Vehicle Charging

Officers confirmed they had circulated leaflets to residents regarding the offer and no response had been received from residents to date. Officers would continue to work with the Estate Office to advertise free car park access for electric vehicles. Despite attempts, Officers had been unable to liaise with Guinness Trust concerning Mansell Street and continued to understand what facilities were needed by the estate need.

In response to a query asking if facilities were available to members of public, it was confirmed that Electric Vehicle Charging was available to anybody as a daily user. Only residents of the Square Mile could purchase a season ticket or entitled to free entry to the car park.

A Member enquired how many charging stations were available in the car park and was informed that there were currently five, with potential for more to be included in Baynard House. So far, no locations had been overwhelmed by demand. It was also noted that users could look up online what bays were available.

In response to queries concerning the average cost to charge a vehicle and prices across London, Members were informed that the Company used had a footprint across London which offered the same market rate tariff. Officers agreed to share information regarding costs.

Measurement and mitigation options for operational rail noise from London Underground affecting the Barbican Estate

The Chairman relayed feedback received from residents that the noise had gotten worse over last four weeks, and the latest knowledge report and photos showing poor rail condition was concerning. The Chairman confirmed the City Corporation was doing all it could to escalate the situation and the CPR supported a letter to the GLA and London Underground requesting a meeting on site.

Members were very concerned, especially as the loaded carriages got heavier with more worker coming back to the City and hoped funding would be found to resolve the issues concerning tube noise which was seriously impacting the wellbeing of residents. It was noted that where to move the track was key issue rather than the costs and the Town Clerk agreed to share the _ letter with Members.

Busking at Southwark  

Members were advised that there had been a number of meetings and a leaflet had been developed which Officers agreed to share with Members when received. 

Members hoped that Southwark would become stricter regarding busking pitches and amplified music and suggested using byelaws and licensing. Officers confirmed the continued to engage with buskers and involve them in conversations to assist with a long-term solution. It was noted that public space protection orders might be deemed necessary in the future if issues were not resolved.

Lighting Guidance Note

Officers hoped the new planning guidelines would encourage occupiers and new business to improve lighting

-           BE – overseeing planning guidelines. Thanks for patience, still on agenda. lighting strat adopted in 2018 to better integrate lighting at beginning of new builds. Guidance in draft, trailblazing work, no baseline to start process, needs discs across departs and und review. 

-           KB – keen to move forward, will start to name and shame.

-           HF – are we trying to make to diff, doesn’t need to be so tech. missing an opp.

-           xLMx share paragraphs, feedback to officers.

-           VL – lots of rooms no ppl, make a planning condition to have motion control rooms.

-           BE – condition for planning, we are doing condition for PRI system for new buildings.

-           KB – have – keep as action.